Ryanair reported a 34% Q1 profit drop to 538 million euros, attributing it to consumer booking delays due to the Middle East crisis and rising unhedged fuel costs. The budget carrier warns of a "difficult winter" for struggling European airlines, with potential failures.
Ryanair reports a 34% drop in Q1 profit to €538M due to delayed bookings amid the Middle East crisis, warning of a 'difficult winter' for European airlines with rising fuel costs and consumer hesitancy.
Israel is preparing to receive dozens of additional U.S. aerial refuelling aircraft as Washington reinforces its military presence in the region. This move comes amid escalating hostilities with Iran following the collapse of an interim ceasefire, though Israel has not participated in the latest U.S. strikes.
Social media trends and fashion endorsements are normalizing tech surveillance, from influencers using security camera footage to Meta's AI glasses marketed as a style accessory. Concerns about privacy and non-consensual filming are amplified by features like facial recognition and 'stealth mode' modifications.
Tencent Holdings reduced its stake in Kuaishou Technology to 9.37% from 15.68%, causing Kuaishou's shares to drop over 6%. The divestment follows Tencent's lead in a $3 billion financing round for Kuaishou's AI unit, Kling AI.
The Supreme Court has ruled that different methods should be used to calculate compensation in road accident cases, distinguishing between salaried and self-employed individuals. For salaried persons, income tax returns from the previous year will be considered, while for the self-employed, an average of the last three years' ITRs will be used.
Kuaishou-backed Kling AI is reportedly close to securing a US$3 billion fundraising round, valuing the company at US$18 billion, amid intensifying competition in China's AI video generation sector. Tencent is among the investors, and Kuaishou plans a Hong Kong IPO for Kling AI within 12 months.
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has launched the beta version of its AI agent marketplace, allowing users to list AI agents for services and for agents to find tasks. The platform supports autonomous transactions, onchain reputation building, and stablecoin payments, aiming to foster trust and prevent malicious activity.
A review of 20 fans, including pedestal, bladeless, tower, desk, and evaporative coolers, highlighting energy efficiency, noise, and cooling performance, with the AirCraft Lume standing out as the best overall for its balance of power and quiet operation.
Air pollution kills over 8 million people annually, yet receives little media attention. Cities like London and New York are proving that data-driven solutions can drastically reduce pollution levels, offering a roadmap for global action.
Tiny, postage-stamp-sized MLCC components, vital for AI servers and EVs, are in such high demand that prices have quadrupled in Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei market since Chinese New Year, though actual transactions are slow due to inflated prices.
AWS is considering selling its custom AI chips, Trainium, to other companies for data center use. This move could pose a significant challenge to Nvidia's current AI chip market dominance, with potential annual revenues estimated at $50 billion.
SpaceX is acquiring AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock. The deal aims to bolster SpaceX's AI division, which merged with Elon Musk's xAI, and help it compete with major AI labs.
SpaceX is set to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in stock, aiming to bolster its AI division, which merged with Elon Musk's xAI. The deal follows SpaceX's recent IPO and aims to accelerate its AI capabilities.
A Ukrainian drone manufacturer claims fully autonomous drones killed Russian soldiers in a one-time battlefield test two years ago. Defense officials state Ukraine bans AI in final target interception, emphasizing human control and adherence to international law.
Deezer has launched a new tool allowing users to scan playlists across various streaming platforms for AI-generated music. The service, compatible with 20 platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, aims to bring AI detection directly to consumers.
Seattle has enacted a one-year ban on new data center construction, citing environmental concerns and rising electricity costs. The moratorium aims to allow for regulation development and assess data centers' use of urban land.
UK Labour MP Jess Asato is suing xAI over sexually explicit AI-generated images created by its Grok chatbot. The lawsuit is a key test case for AI company liability in the UK.
Kuaishou posts 3.4% overall revenue growth, with Kling's revenue surging over 300% to 650M yuan, driven by AI adoption across sectors. Profit hits 3.4B yuan, down 26% YoY but exceeding estimates.
As heatwaves become more frequent, this guide reviews 15 fans and evaporative coolers, highlighting energy-efficient alternatives to air conditioning. The AirCraft Lume is named best overall, with other top picks for budget, misting, tower, travel, and evaporative cooling.
Meta is deploying AI to detect and remove users under 13 from Facebook and Instagram by analyzing profile clues like birthday posts and school grades. This move follows EU scrutiny and sparks debate on privacy and effective child protection.
Meta will use AI to identify and remove accounts of users under 13 on Facebook and Instagram. The AI will analyze profile clues like birthday celebrations and school mentions, sparking debate about privacy and effectiveness.
Google's I/O 2026 event showcased a major push into agentic AI across its services like Search, Gmail, and YouTube. New features include Gemini 3.5, AI video generator Gemini Omni, and 'intelligent eyewear' with audio and display options.
Kuaishou Technology’s shares jumped as much as 10 per cent on Tuesday morning after reports that the Chinese short-video platform was raising new funding for its Kling AI unit at a valuation of US$20 billion. Kuaishou – often seen as a rival to ByteDance-owned Douyin in China – plans to spin off its video generation service, according to a report by Chinese technology news outlet The LatePost on Monday, citing anonymous sources. The company is in talks with potential investors, including Tencent...
