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International tech innovators arrived in Las Vegas, to represent and try out the latest gadgets and innovations ahead of CES 2025.
The CES trade show, one of the largest gatherings in the U.S., showcases the latest innovations in AI, VR, and health tech from January 7-10.
It takes place just before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, raising concerns over proposed tariffs on imports from countries like Canada, Mexico, and China, which could increase costs for businesses and consumers.
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, expressed worries that these tariffs would stifle innovation and harm American companies and markets. This year's highlights include a keynote speech from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, with AI as a focal point.
Tariffs are expected to dominate discussions, with companies considering shifting production to the U.S. to avoid disruptions. For instance, Honda has indicated it may need to reevaluate its Mexican production if permanent tariffs are imposed. As many new cars sold in the U.S. are made abroad, industry experts warn that automakers could face significant profit losses.
Additionally, Trump plans to roll back policies promoting electric vehicles, leaving automakers like Honda and Toyota to focus on advancements in self-driving and AI technology.
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Cryptocurrencies are volatile, and their crashes make headlines. But does a slump in digital coins ever spill over into the pounds, dollars and euros in people's bank accounts? The short answer is not directly, but indirectly it can, and regulators are increasingly worried about how.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised record trade with Egypt as Moscow seeks to use its economic ties with Cairo to expand its influence across Africa, with a focus on manufacturing, infrastructure and energy.
Kazakhstan could begin building its first nuclear power plant in 2027, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on 28 October, according to Azertac. But as Central Asia steps up its energy ambitions, which countries are investing in nuclear power and which are pursuing alternatives?
Apple's latest iPhone 18 Pro series has outperformed its predecessor in early global sales, even as rising manufacturing costs and weaker demand in some markets put pressure on the smartphone industry, according to Counterpoint Research data released on Tuesday (27 October).
Uzbekistan is moving into a new phase in the development of Islamic finance, with the country’s first Islamic banking licence issued shortly before a regional forum in Samarkand brought together industry players to discuss how the sector can expand across Central Asia.
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