Data centre growth is fueling jobs, cloud services, and AI expansion in Malaysia. Malaysia’s data centres is powering its tech economy. Data centres are a core part of how countries manage and protect information today. Without local infrastructure, governments and businesses must rely on services from abroad – raising concerns around data privacy, performance, and ... Read more ›
0
GPT-5 may launch in August, with “mini” and “nano” versions also planned. Model could merge AI tools, making ChatGPT simpler. OpenAI may be just weeks away from releasing its next big AI model, GPT-5. According to a report by The Verge, the model could arrive as early as August. Sources familiar with the company’s plans ... Read more ›
2
Microsoft SharePoint flaw leads to attacks on 400+ organisations. Experts say real number could be higher. A growing number of organisations have been caught up in a wave of cyberattacks tied to a security hole in Microsoft’s SharePoint software installed on-premise. What started as dozens of victims has now ballooned to around 400, according to ... Read more ›
0
Chinese open-source AI models dominate global rankings. DeepSeek and Alibaba outperform Google and Meta. Strategy forcing reconsideration of closed-source AI approach. Just over a year ago, OpenAI blocked Chinese developers – including those in Hong Kong and Macau – from accessing its GPT models, yet still allowing access by its developers based in countries from ... Read more ›
37
Google and GitLab products help protect the open-source eco-system. Open-source software dependencies make ideal target for hackers. Supply chain attacks ideal for maximum-effect hacking. Two giants of the technology world have published separate tools that help companies developing software produce safer, more secure and accountable products. Google’s open-source security team (GOSST) has announced OSS Rebuild, ... Read more ›
0
Qwen3 beats OpenAI and DeepSeek in maths, coding, and reasoning. Now runs in one mode for more consistent results. Alibaba has rolled out an updated version of its Qwen3 large language model (LLM), showing improvements in math, coding, reasoning, and multilingual tasks. As reported by the South China Morning Post, one variant of the model, ... Read more ›
0
Oracle discusses a cloud deal with Skydance Media. Deal worth about US$100 million a year, dependent on Skydance buying Paramount. Oracle is in talks to sign a large software deal with Skydance Media, a move contingent on Skydance completing its planned purchase of Paramount Global. According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter say the ... Read more ›
37
ChatGPT Agent handles tasks like bookings and calendars and is more assistant than chatbot. OpenAI says it’s still experimental and to use with caution. OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Agent, a tool that the company says can take over digital tasks for users, carrying out actions on a user’s computer. That includes booking appointments, checking ... Read more ›
0
Chinese-linked hackers step up attacks on Taiwan’s chip sector with fake emails and malware. Three groups active from March to June, with some still active. Chinese-linked hacking groups have stepped up efforts to spy on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry and the analysts who follow it. According to cybersecurity firm Proofpoint, at least three China-aligned groups ran ... Read more ›
2
Nvidia to resume sales of AI chips to China as US ties semiconductor exports to rare earth materials access in broader trade negotiations. AMD also cleared to export MI308 processors following Commerce Department assurances, marking a significant shift in tech export policy The dramatic reversal of Nvidia’s AI chip export restrictions against China signals a ... Read more ›
2
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI bot, pushed antisemitic posts and praised Hitler after flawed prompts. xAI blamed a code update, but critics point to weak safeguards and poor testing. Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok is once again at the centre of a controversy after it pushed antisemitic messages, praised Hitler, and doubled down on harmful rhetoric. ... Read more ›
1
China leads in AI research, publishing more than the US, UK, and EU combined. It’s also the top global AI collaborator—while relying less on others. Artificial intelligence has become more than a technological trend—it’s now viewed as a national asset. A new report from research analytics firm Digital Science shows that China is pulling far ... Read more ›
0
Huawei offers small batches of older AI chips to the Gulf and Southeast Asia. Huawei moves early to enter Nvidia-heavy markets ahead of US export curbs. Huawei is quietly trying to sell small batches of its AI chips to countries in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Bloomberg reported. The goal is to get a ... Read more ›
0
TikTok prepares a US-only app with a separate algorithm as ByteDance races toward the September deadline amid Trump’s push for an American ownership deal. The new standalone application could pave the way for sale while addressing national security concerns over Chinese algorithm control. TikTok is said to be developing a standalone US-only app with separate ... Read more ›
0
China imposes export controls on eight Taiwan military contractors including aerospace and shipbuilding firms as retaliation for Taiwan’s Huawei blacklist Beijing targets dual-use technology exports as Taiwan begins largest-ever Han Kuang military exercises simulating defence against Chinese invasion China has delivered on its threat of retaliation against Taiwan by imposing export controls on eight Taiwanese ... Read more ›
1
Enterprises are embracing a new digital reality, defined by data-driven operations, decentralised workforces, and change. From AI and automation to IoT and cloud-native systems, business transformation hinges on one important foundation: the network. Yet many organisations are constrained by legacy infrastructure that stifles innovation, introduces risk, and slows response times. Complex architectures, performance bottlenecks and ... Read more ›
30
Enterprises are embracing a new digital reality, defined by data-driven operations, decentralised workforces, and change. From AI and automation to IoT and cloud-native systems, business transformation hinges on one important foundation: the network. Yet many organisations are constrained by legacy infrastructure that stifles innovation, introduces risk, and slows response times. Complex architectures, performance bottlenecks and ... Read more ›
0
A Pakistani firm is using remote 3D modelling to create prosthetic limbs for injured Gaza children. The custom arms cost less and don’t require in-person fittings. Eight-year-old Sidra Al Bordeeni hadn’t ridden a bike in over a year. A missile strike in Gaza took her arm while she and her family were sheltering at a ... Read more ›
0
Qantas says a cybercriminal has made contact after a breach involving frequent flyer data from up to 6 million customers. The airline is working with police and cybersecurity teams to investigate. Qantas says someone claiming to be behind a recent data breach has reached out to the airline, following an attack that may have exposed ... Read more ›
0
German data protection officials are pushing for the DeepSeek app store’s removal due to alleged privacy violations and unlawful data transfers to China Italy has already banned the Chinese AI company from its app stores, setting a precedent for potential EU-wide action DeepSeek’s privacy concerns have escalated into a formal regulatory challenge as German authorities ... Read more ›
0
Ingram Micro is recovering from a ransomware attack that disrupted services. Service restoration is ongoing. Ingram Micro is working to bring systems back online after a ransomware attack took down parts of its network, disrupting ordering systems and customer service channels across multiple regions. The incident started on July 3. Customers first noticed problems when ... Read more ›
0
Most popular sources
![]() |
23% 4 |
![]() |
9% 2 |
![]() |
8% 5 |
![]() |
8% 4 |
![]() |
6% 4 |
View sources » |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
29.07.2025 15:12
Last update: 15:06 EDT.
News rating updated: 22:01.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.