Global IT spending to hit $6.15Tn in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure boom
Global IT spending will grow 10.8% to reach $6.15 trillion in 2026, Gartner said in its latest forecast, with AI infrastructure accounting for the lion’s
Q&A: How AI could transform corporate meetings — for better or worse
Rebecca Hinds has studied office meetings and collaboration efforts for more than 15 years and most recently she’s seen how AI can make corporate get-togethers
Christian group says all abductees taken in Nigeria’s Kurmin Wali released
Nigerian government yet to confirm that 166 villagers and churchgoers who were kidnapped last month are now back home.
Russia says will act responsibly despite New START nuclear treaty expiry
Both Beijing and Moscow expressed regret at lapse of last Russia-US nuclear arms control treaty.
Amazfit Active Max review: The best budget smartwatch of 2026?
The Amazfit Active Max has surprisingly good specs and an unusually wide range of features for a smartwatch that costs just $169.99.
Algerian boxer Khelif open to genetic testing by IOC for 2028 Olympics
Imane Khelif, who won gold at 2024 Olympics, says before gender test, ‘Do not exploit me in your political agendas.’
Saltwater crocodiles crossed the Indian Ocean to reach the Seychelles — before humans arrived and wiped them out
DNA study reveals crocs that lived in the Seychelles represented the westernmost population of saltwater crocodiles, having swam at least 1,800 miles to reach the
The US will see a rare ‘blood moon’ eclipse before sunrise this March: Where and when to look
A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of the United States on March 3. Here’s where and when to look.
US launches plan to tackle China’s critical minerals dominance
The event was attended by representatives of more than 50 countries, the White House said.
Growing calls in India to restrict children’s social media use
Some Indian states have said they are examining Australia’s law curbing social media for children.
Gen Z toppled an autocrat – but old guard tipped to win Bangladesh vote
A student uprising promised a new dawn in Bangladesh but old parties are tipped to win a landmark election.
Robbie Williams: British people are good at devaluing ourselves
With his new album Britpop breaking a record set by the Beatles, the singer takes a moment to celebrate.
Air conditioning in nursing homes lowers heat-related risk
Air conditioning is linked to lower mortality rates in nursing homes during extreme heat, underscoring the importance of climate control for vulnerable seniors.
Gut microbial butyrate enhances mucosal vaccine antibody responses
A research team from POSTECH and ImmunoBiome in Korea, led by Professor Sin-Hyeog Im, has uncovered a new mechanism showing how butyrate-a short-chain fatty acid