Vibe coding is transforming software development, says Google CEO

Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussing vibe coding and its impact on software development”

SAN FRANCISCO — Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said vibe coding is transforming software development, making it more enjoyable and accessible to workers without formal coding experience.  In a recent interview on the Google for Developers podcast, Pichai compared the rise of vibe coding to how blogging and YouTube once created new career pathways … Read more

AI Unlocks Secrets of the Cairo Geniza: Medieval Jewish Manuscripts Transcribed

Researchers using AI to transcribe medieval Jewish manuscripts from the Cairo Geniza

JERUSALEM — Researchers in Israel are deploying artificial intelligence to transcribe and analyze a massive collection of medieval Jewish manuscripts from the Cairo Geniza, hoping to shed new light on a thousand years of Jewish history.  The project aims to make accessible documents that have been largely untouched since their discovery more than a century … Read more

Carney’s Alberta oil pipeline deal faces pushback despite historic federal provincial reset

Alberta and federal leaders announce Carney’s Alberta oil pipeline deal during press briefing, highlighting tensions with British Columbia and environmental groups.

Carney’s Alberta oil pipeline deal is already encountering strong political resistance less than a day after it was announced, underscoring the challenge Prime Minister Mark Carney faces in advancing one of Canada’s most contentious energy projects.  The agreement with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith opens the door for a new oil pipeline to the Pacific Coast, … Read more

Huawei and ZTE 5G deals in Vietnam highlight shift as ties with China warm

A formal meeting scene where Vietnamese and Chinese representatives sign telecom agreements, symbolizing Huawei and ZTE 5G deals in Vietnam.

HANOI, Vietnam — China’s telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have secured a series of 5G equipment contracts in Vietnam this year, marking a notable shift in the country’s infrastructure strategy and signaling warmer ties with Beijing even as relations with Washington grow tense.  The Huawei and ZTE 5G deals in Vietnam come as Hanoi balances … Read more

Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months as Fed outlook shifts

Dollar eases before Fed interest rate decision

The dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months on Thursday as expectations of further monetary easing in the United States deepened and political pressure on the Federal Reserve intensified.  Thin liquidity during the Thanksgiving holiday added to sharp swings across major currencies, with the Japanese yen edging higher and the euro drifting lower … Read more

Europe’s AI infrastructure growth slow and steady approach may give long term edge

A modern European AI data center with servers, cooling systems, and renewable energy integration, representing advanced AI infrastructure growth.

Europe’s measured approach to artificial intelligence development and data center expansion could position it uniquely in the global AI race, industry experts said, even as the region faces constraints that limit rapid scaling.  While the United States and China dominate in investment and sheer infrastructure capacity, European countries are carefully navigating energy availability, grid constraints, … Read more

TSMC Former Executive Trade Secrets Under Investigation After Taiwan Home Raids

TSMC Former Executive Trade Secrets Investigation

Taipei — Taiwanese prosecutors on Thursday raided the homes of a former senior executive of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), seizing computers, USB drives, and other materials as part of an investigation into alleged trade secret leaks.  The executive, Lo Wei‑Jen, recently joined Intel Corporation after retiring from TSMC, sparking accusations of intellectual property misappropriation. … Read more

Alibaba’s AI Glasses Hit Market as Tech Giant Expands Consumer AI Push

A close-up view of Alibaba’s AI glasses featuring built-in display lenses and camera technology.

Alibaba’s AI glasses went on sale Thursday in China, marking the company’s latest effort to expand its presence in the fast growing consumer artificial intelligence sector.  The device, which integrates Alibaba’s Qwen AI system, enters a market increasingly shaped by competition from global rivals including Meta and domestic players such as Xiaomi. The launch of … Read more

South Africa G20 Summit 2026: Trump Says Country Not Invited to US Meeting

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 Summit, highlighting South Africa G20 Summit 2026 discussions

Washington DC — Former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s Group of 20 summit in the United States, days after the African nation hosted the annual gathering of the world’s largest economies.  The statement marks the latest escalation in a series of public disputes between … Read more