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Rise of the robots: the promise of physical AI
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» TOKYO - A pair of swivelling, human-like robotic arms, built for physical artificial intelligence research, mirror the motions of an operator in a VR headset twirling his hands like a magician.
Egypt opens grand museum in lavish, pharaonic ceremony
AFP, Published on 02/11/2025
» CAIRO - Egypt at last opened the $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum on Saturday as performers dressed in white tunics embroidered with designs inspired by ancient frescoes, greeted guests.
Trump adds intensity to USA-Europe Ryder Cup showdown
AFP, Published on 20/09/2025
» FARMINGDALE — One of sport's fiercest rivalries explodes back to life Friday as the Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where Scottie Scheffler's United States take on Rory McIlroy's Europe under the glare of US President Donald Trump and the roar of a New York crowd.
Ex-WhatsApp executive sues Meta over alleged security failures
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO (UNITED STATES) - A former top security executive at WhatsApp filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that parent company Meta systematically violated cybersecurity regulations and retaliated against him for reporting the failures.
AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry
AFP, Published on 08/07/2025
» NEW YORK — Gone are the days of six-fingered hands or distorted faces -- artificial-intelligence-generated video is becoming increasingly convincing, attracting Hollywood, artists and advertisers, while shaking the foundations of the creative industry.
Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» TAIZHOU (CHINA) - At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son.
'Black Friday' kicks off US shopping season amid economic unease
AFP, Published on 25/11/2023
» NEW YORK - US retailers' efforts to attract holiday gift buyers build to a crescendo this weekend as the "Black Friday" shopping day kicked off with big discounts.
US economic uncertainty means bigger 'Black Friday' discounts
AFP, Published on 24/11/2023
» NEW YORK - The retail sector's efforts to entice holiday gift purchases builds to a crescendo this weekend with the annual "Black Friday" shopping day followed by the newer "Cyber Monday."
Amazon running illegal monopoly - US
AFP, Published on 27/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - A top antitrust regulator in the United States sued Amazon on Tuesday, accusing the online retail behemoth of running an illegal monopoly by strong-arming sellers and stifling potential rivals.
Apple unveils Vision Pro, its $3,500 headset
AFP, Published on 06/06/2023
» CUPERTINO (UNITED STATES) - Apple on Monday unveiled its first-ever mixed reality headset, challenging Facebook-owner Meta in a market that has yet to tempt users beyond videogamers and tech geeks.