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China’s artificial intelligence device market is already booming, and in the advanced technology race against the U.S., the country’s expertise in hardware could give it an edge.”The advantage comes from the fundamental root that China is a nation of manufacturing,” Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and chairman of Sinovation Ventures, told CNBC. “Today, the competition is on the software, the models, the agents, the applications. But soon it will move to devices.”Meta has sold millions of its smart glasses since introducing the specs in 2023, and the Chinese have caught on, with more than 70 Chinese companies creating competing…
Railway sources say cosmetic improvements get priority over essential infrastructure Pakistan Railways continues to face frequent accidents, yet measures to prevent such incidents remain grossly inadequate. According to officials, the administration’s focus has largely shifted towards beautifying railway stations and upgrading train coaches, while critical recommendations made by inquiry committees have been ignored. Officers and staff members found responsible in various investigations have reportedly faced no action and continue to serve without consequence. As a result, passengers remain vulnerable while those tasked with ensuring safety remain undisturbed. Information obtained by The Express Tribune shows that more than 30 minor and…
Alina Habba attends her swearing-in ceremony as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 28, 2025.Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersAlina Habba, who had previously served as President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, said Monday that she was stepping down as U.S. attorney for New Jersey after judges disqualified her from that position.Habba’s resignation came a week after the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a district court judge’s ruling that found her ineligible for the top prosecutor’s job because of the circumstances of her appointment as…
David Ellison at Netflix’s “America’s Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys” at The Egyptian Theatre on August 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores | Variety | Getty ImagesParamount Skydance laid out its plan Monday to convince Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders that it’s a better buyer for the company than Netflix. The hostile bid kicks off a tug-of-war that could get complicated. Paramount has officially launched a tender offer for current WBD shares at $30 per share, all cash. That bid is backed by $41 billion in equity financing. The remainder will be money from RedBird Capital and Jared…
Broadcom shares hit an all-time high during Monday’s trading session after the emergence of another encouraging sign that the company’s custom chips are all the rage on the AI scene. The newest development comes from the tech website, The Information, which said Microsoft could be looking to move its custom chip business from Marvell Technology to Broadcom. The report is the latest in a string of recent good news for Broadcom, which delivers quarterly earnings after Thursday’s close. Shares of Marvell were understandably falling more than 7%. Also weighing on Marvell stock was a note from Benchmark, in which the…
Lahore Development Authority has launched operations against illegal commercial buildings in LDA-controlled areas. Under the instructions of Tahir Farooq, the civic agency’s Town Planning Wing conducted operations in various areas, sealing 53 properties in total. The operations were carried out in New Garden Town, Faisal Town, Gulshan Ravi, Samanabad, and Allama Iqbal Town. In New Garden Town and Faisal Town, 18 properties were sealed due to illegal commercial use and non-payment of commercial fees. In Gulshan Ravi and Samanabad, 15 properties were sealed for illegal commercial use. During a recovery operation in Allama Iqbal Town, 20 properties were sealed. The sealed properties…
A Google logo is at the announcement of Google’s biggest-ever investment in Germany on November 11, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesGoogle on Monday said it plans to launch the first of its AI-powered glasses in 2026, as the tech company ramps up its efforts to compete against Meta in a heating consumer market for AI devices. The Alphabet-owned company is collaborating on hardware design with Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with whom Google agreed to a $150 million commitment in May.Google plans to release audio-only glasses that will allow users to…
PAA challenged for pensioner categories, allegedly concealing reports that found no evidence of ‘excess payments’Pakistan International Airlines passenger plane. Photo file: Reuters The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is operating under a single umbrella, yet enforces separate rules for its thousands of retired employees. While thousands of retirees receive full pensions and other benefits, over 2,500 employees are being deprived of annual pension increases. According to documents and information obtained by Express News, retired PAA employees have been facing severe financial difficulties and destitution for the past five years due to the non-uniform implementation of pension increases. The PAA management is…
Corn and soybean farmer Don Swanson prepares to harvest his corn crop as he and other Iowa farmers struggle with the effects of weather and ongoing tariffs resulting from the trade war between the U.S. and China that continue to affect agricultural business, in Eldon, Iowa, on Oct. 4, 2019.Kia Johnson | ReutersPresident Donald Trump is set to announce on Monday that his administration is doling out a $12 billion aid package to farmers who have been squeezed by a trade war between the U.S. and its top economic partners.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will join…
In Lisbon, Portugal, on January 12, 2025, people sit by a McDonald’s storefront. McDonald’s rolls out new value deals, like the McValue Menu, to combat economic challenges and attract budget-conscious customers, as global sales face pressure amid shifting consumer trends. Luis Boza | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMcDonald’s will soon assess its franchisees on how their prices deliver value as the company updates its franchising standards as part of a larger bid to win over cash-strapped diners.”Effective January 1, 2026, we are enhancing our global franchising standards across all Segments to reinforce accountability for value leadership,” Andrew Gregory, McDonald’s senior vice…