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InfluenceAsia Tech 100 Launch Forum 2026
A launch event for the annual technology influence ranking covering AI, semiconductors, software, platforms and mobility.
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The Download: your stake in OpenAI, and the Treasury’s AI warning
Samsung profits have jumped 1,800% on booming AI chip sales.
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The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday.
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Review: Fridge smart planner doubles as ultra-slim kitchen media center
The Everblog HomeCal smart fridge tablet helps organize shopping lists, meal plans, and track food expiry to reduce waste.
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ULA’s last six Atlas Vs can’t launch anything besides Boeing’s Starliner
Amazon says it has enough satellites in orbit to begin initial broadband service at mid-latitudes later this year.
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The foundational elements of AI architecture that IT leaders need to scale
With the rapid progress of AI capabilities and the move to agentic systems, organizations are expanding their use cases as the technology continues to grow. That constant evolution also introduces risk, leaving IT leaders to wonder which...
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How AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces—and maybe homes
Top robotics researchers and founders explain how robot autonomy is evolving.
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Why worms (and microbes) are catching on as a manure pollution solution
At least in California, which has become a test bed for emerging means of cleaning up livestock emissions.
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EastDiet lowers risk of heart disease by 22% and belly fat by 17%
Discover the EastDiet, a traditional Chinese eating pattern associated with reduced cardiovascular risk and lower obesity rates.
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It became too easy to shout ‘aliens’, so SETI changed its rules
New IAA SETI protocols ensure scientific rigor for announcing extraterrestrial intelligence evidence amidst misinformation.
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Wicked folding bike is a thing of geometric beauty
Discover the Analog Machine Works Tetra, a revolutionary folding bicycle with a unique frame, advanced suspension, and 20-inch wheels for a superior ride.
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Our evolution from the ocean may not have happened as we thought
New fossil evidence suggests early four-legged land animals may not have had a larval tadpole stage, challenging evolutionary assumptions.
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Space Force's high-powered electro beam nullifies hostile satellites
The US Space Force Combat Forces Command formally accepts L3Harris Technologies' Meadowlands Counter Communications System to expand tactical electromagnetic warfare capabilities.
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mRNA vaccines clear sweeping global review of safety and effectiveness
Global review confirms mRNA vaccines' safety and efficacy beyond infectious diseases, showing promise for cancer and autoimmune disorders.
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Trapdoor camping fridge keeps cold drinks milliseconds away
Iceco's new VL45 Plus combines the advantages of top-loading and door fridges via a triple-access system that all but eliminates the need for a separate slide costing hundreds. It also boasts vacuum insulation and a slap-on magnetic...
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FCC to end Biden-era rule that forces ISPs to list all their fees
FCC to let ISPs stop listing all passthrough fees, give single "up to" price.
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Kremlin suspected of flying drones over Europe using Russian shadow fleet
Drone intruders that possibly flew from Russian ships showed Europe isn’t ready.
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What is the oldest American object ever launched into space?
The United States has been launching items into space for a little less than one-third of its history. What is the oldest Americana carried off the planet?
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4-person Cargotail ebike carries kids up front and adults in back
Galian Cycles' Le Formidable cargotail ebike offers a unique front box for kids and a rear longtail rack for luggage or adults, with high payload capacity.
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Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI
Sam Altman wants Americans to share in AI’s wealth. The proposal may be more revealing as a political narrative than as a policy plan.
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NRC is (sort of) getting rid of “as low as reasonably achievable” standard
Its issues with current nuclear safety standards are termed semantic, not physical.
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Splittable 20-in-1 multi-wrench carries like a pack of gum
Discover the TiNexus, a compact EDC ratchet focusing on functionality over quantity. Perfect for everyday carry and repairs.
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Katalyst’s satellite rescue mission is now in pursuit of NASA’s Swift
It will take several weeks for the Link spacecraft to rendezvous with NASA's Swift observatory.
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Secret Claude tracker shocks users after Anthropic’s anti-surveillance stance
Anthropic accused of spying on users; engineer says “experiment” is over.
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The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go
Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
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F1 in Britain: Automated software to blame for crushing expectations
Sometimes races finish behind a safety car, but it's not always satisfying.
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The Download: South Korea’s hottest bachelors, and advancing eye transplants
The UN’s chief has warned that AI is outpacing global rules.
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Station F, a Paris-based startup hub founded by French billionaire Xavier Niel, is gearing up for a new edition of its F/ai accelerator program in a bid to strengthen its positioning as a stepping stone for promising AI startups.
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South Korea’s hottest new bachelors are chip workers
As payouts from the AI boom soar, a job at SK Hynix can put you at the front of the matchmakers’ queue.
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Even Realities, an ex-Apple team building camera-free smart glasses, raised $150 million from Meituan and Tencent at a $1 billion valuation.
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Back in February, Uber announced ambitious plans to launch in seven new European markets in 2026 — but now five of those launches are reportedly on hold.
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With AI igniting an investor frenzy, more startups are achieving unicorn status every month.
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Mistral AI, which offers some open source AI models, has raised significant funding since its creation in 2023, with the ambition to “put frontier AI in the hands of everyone.”
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We’ve compiled an overview of some of the top alternative browsers available today aiming to challenge Chrome and Safari.
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A device that revives eyeballs from dead donors could make eye transplants possible
It might mean the eyes could still see when transplanted into the recipient, say the scientists behind the work.
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The Download: a smoking “endgame” and a new Elizabeth Bear story
An EU lawmaker investigating spyware was hacked by that same spyware.
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The UK’s generational tobacco ban might not work. I’m supporting it anyway.
Tobacco bans are starting to look a lot less radical, despite a lack of evidence.
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If you're going to apply for Startup Battlefield Australia, now is the time. Applications close July 6, and once the deadline passes, the opportunity is gone.
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IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.
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Achieving operational excellence with AI
Frameworks like Lean Six Sigma and business process management (BPM) first gained traction because they promised clarity in the chaos—a structured way to bring order to messy, sprawling operations. Lean Six Sigma emphasized statistical...
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Neo is Bhavin Turakhia’s fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he's taking on Microsoft Office and Google Apps with AI.
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Inside Asia's 2025 Boardroom Earthquake: Research Universities And The New Power Order
A 2025 InfluenceAsia research report on Research Universities and regional authority signals.
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The 2025 Asia Power Shock Report: How Family Enterprise Could Reprice Influence
A 2025 InfluenceAsia research report on Family Enterprise and regional authority signals.
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The 2025 Market Consequence Report: Why Enterprise Software Is No Longer Optional
A 2025 InfluenceAsia research report on Enterprise Software and regional authority signals.
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The InfluenceAsia 2025 Mega-Signal Report On Women Leadership
A 2025 InfluenceAsia research report on Women Leadership and regional authority signals.
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Inside Asia's 2021 Boardroom Earthquake: Research Universities And The New Power Order
A 2021 InfluenceAsia research report on Research Universities and regional authority signals.
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The Trillion-Dollar Question: Asia's Semiconductors Authority Map In 2021
A 2021 InfluenceAsia research report on Semiconductors and regional authority signals.
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The InfluenceAsia 2021 Mega-Signal Report On Women Leadership
A 2021 InfluenceAsia research report on Women Leadership and regional authority signals.
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The 2021 Asia Power Shock Report: How Family Enterprise Could Reprice Influence
A 2021 InfluenceAsia research report on Family Enterprise and regional authority signals.
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Inside Asia's 2017 Boardroom Earthquake: Research Universities And The New Power Order
A 2017 InfluenceAsia research report on Research Universities and regional authority signals.
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The InfluenceAsia 2017 Mega-Signal Report On Women Leadership
A 2017 InfluenceAsia research report on Women Leadership and regional authority signals.
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The 2017 Market Consequence Report: Why Enterprise Software Is No Longer Optional
A 2017 InfluenceAsia research report on Enterprise Software and regional authority signals.
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The 2017 Asia Power Shock Report: How Family Enterprise Could Reprice Influence
A 2017 InfluenceAsia research report on Family Enterprise and regional authority signals.
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The Trillion-Dollar Question: Asia's Semiconductors Authority Map In 2017
A 2017 InfluenceAsia research report on Semiconductors and regional authority signals.