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Retail sales jump 1.4% in March, marking strongest monthly gain since January 2023 amid signs of US economic strength ahead of new tariffs

Retail Sales Surge Signals Resilience in U.S. Consumer Spending The U.S. economy displayed remarkable strength in March, with the latest retail sales report showing a significant rise of 1.4%—the strongest monthly increase since January 2023. This unexpected jump is a clear indicator that American consumers continue to spend enthusiastically, defying expectations of a slowdown amid […]

US stock market update for April 16: Futures for Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 slide as Nvidia tumbles on $5.5B China export blow; AMD, Apple, and Micron also decline amid Powell speech, retail sales data

U.S. Stock Futures Drop Amid Tech Sector Pressures The U.S. stock market opened the day on a cautious note on April 16, with futures pointing to a weaker start across major indexes. Investors woke up to news that sent ripples through the semiconductor and broader tech sectors, triggering a wider market pullback. As of the […]

OpenAI unveils two new AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini

OpenAI Introduces o3 and o4-mini: A New Era in AI Reasoning OpenAI continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence with the debut of two new reasoning models: o3 and o4-mini. These models mark a major advancement in how AIs process and respond to information, by introducing a more thoughtful and analytical step in decision-making. […]

Battery X Metals Files Provisional Patent Application with USPTO for Innovations in Lithium-Ion Battery Rebalancing Technology

Battery X Metals Takes Strategic Step Toward Lithium Innovation In a major move signaling commitment to energy innovation, Battery X Metals has filed a provisional patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The application covers a proprietary process for lithium extraction, placing the company at the forefront of sustainable energy technology. […]

Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Drop — Did Investors Panic-Sell? Here’s What the Data Shows

Market Meltdown: What’s Fueling the Panic? Early April 2025 saw a dramatic shift in investor sentiment, marked by a steep sell-off in U.S. equities. The catalyst? A new wave of tariffs that reignited concerns over international trade relations, particularly between the United States and China. As news of the tariffs broke, the stock market responded […]

Intense AI Race in China Linked to Premature Deaths of Five Leading Scientists

The Shadow Beneath the Spotlight: China’s AI Boom Takes a Personal Toll The rise of artificial intelligence in China has been nothing short of meteoric. Driven by unprecedented investment, national ambition, and intense global competition, China has rapidly emerged as a world leader in artificial intelligence research. However, beneath this technological excellence lies a troubling […]

Waitrose & Partners Join Forces with Polytag Ecotrace Programme in Latest Retail Tech Innovation

Waitrose & Partners Embrace Circular Economy with Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme In a bold move to champion sustainability and transparency in its supply chain, Waitrose & Partners has joined forces with Polytag as part of the Ecotrace programme. This innovative partnership signifies a major step forward in using digital technology to enhance recycling efforts and build […]

Dow Jones Futures Climb as Tech Stocks Rally on Tariff Exemption News; Apple, Dell, and Best Buy Lead Gains

Stock Futures Surge as Investors Shake Off Tariff Worries As trading resumes this week, U.S. stock futures are rallying with strength, signaling a robust open for major indexes, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. This upward momentum builds on last week’s gains and emerges despite continued uncertainty surrounding global tariffs […]

Meta to Train AI Models in EU Using Public Posts and User Interactions

Meta Expands AI Training Strategy in the EU with User Interactions and Public Posts In a move that’s raising both interest and eyebrows across the tech space, Meta Platforms has announced a significant update to its artificial intelligence (AI) training practices. Starting in 2025, the tech giant will begin using user interactions with its AI […]

How technology is transforming beauty: five groundbreaking innovations

The Intersection of Beauty and Technology The world of beauty is undergoing a digital renaissance. Technology is reshaping the way we understand and engage with skincare, haircare, and makeup. From hyper-personalized routines to AI-powered diagnostics, the future of beauty is not only skin deep—it’s smart, connected, and incredibly intuitive. Let’s dive into five innovations that […]