Shopify launches AI store builder to automate e-commerce site creation
The "AI Store Builder" creates three store layouts with images and text, cutting website design time and effort
BYD launches low-cost Dolphin Surf EV in Europe
The launch increases competitive pressure on European automakers to offer more affordable electric vehicles
Google and Volvo deepen decade-long automotive software partnership
The collaboration will enable faster integration of capabilities, features, and updates directly into Volvo vehicles
UAE launches advanced Arabic AI model amid Gulf tech race
Falcon Arabic model is designed to capture the linguistic diversity of the Arab world using a high-quality native Arabic dataset
EU internet providers push for more spectrum allocation for Wi-Fi
The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance urges the European Commission to open up the upper 6GHz band for unrestricted Wi-Fi use
U.S. dollar falls for third day amid tax bill uncertainty
Euro strengthens 0.5% against the dollar, reaching $1.1339, its highest level in two weeks
Oil prices dip as U.S. crude and fuel inventories rise unexpectedly
Brent crude futures decline by 12 cents to $65.26 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude falls 9 cents to $61.94
Toyota unveils latest RAV4 with new software platform
The Arene platform supports the new multimedia system’s cockpit voice agent, center display, and advanced safety technologies
Japan’s export growth slows in April as shipments to U.S. decline
Japan’s exports rise 2% in April from a year earlier, matching market expectations but slowing from a 4% increase in March
Elon Musk to scale back political spending, refocus on Tesla
Having reasonable control of Tesla is the most important factor, says Musk
Tesla to launch robotaxi test in Austin by June-end, says Elon Musk
We are actually going to deploy not to the entire Austin region, but only the parts that are the safest, says Elon Musk
Trump selects design for $175 billion Golden Dome missile defense program
The initiative aims to build a vast satellite network to detect and intercept missile threats from China and Russia
Qatar’s North Field East project to start LNG production by mid-2026
QatarEnergy confirms timeline for world’s largest LNG expansion, targeting 126 mtpa output by 2027
Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India as Apple expands production outside China
The Taiwanese manufacturer’s Tamil Nadu unit will receive the investment as Apple accelerates its shift from China amid U.S. tariffs and supply chain concerns
Honda pulls back on EVs, pivots to hybrids as global demand cools
Facing slowing electric vehicle sales and shifting market dynamics, Honda trims its electrification investment by 30% and sets ambitious new hybrid targets for 2030.