Take a Message, which is Google’s AI-powered take on visual voicemail for Pixel smartphones, is about to receive a major new enhancement. In addition to the existing ability to view incoming voicemails in real-time with live transcriptions, it appears the option to set up custom greetings is in the pipeline for a future stable release.
The Nasdaq-100 index typically outperforms more diversified indexes like the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.11%) because around 60% of its portfolio is parked in high-growth technology stocks. But that can be a double-edged sword, because the Nasdaq recently fell by as much as 12% from its all-time high during the broad market sell-off, while the S&P declined
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Pep Boys picked tech veteran Nik Umrani as CIO to accelerate the automotive service provider’s technology goals, according to a Thursday announcement. Umrani took over the role last month, according to LinkedIn. As CIO, Umrani
For more on how this crucial water infrastructure is increasingly vulnerable during the war in Iran, check out my latest story. Here, though, let’s look at the state of desalination technology, by the numbers. Desalination produces 77% of all fresh water and 99% of drinking water in Qatar. Globally, we rely on desalination for just
X Register for free to receive latest news stories direct to your inbox Register ITM Power has secured a major funding package worth up to £86.5m, combining equity investment and grant support from the UK government to accelerate the rollout of its next-generation electrolyser technology. The Sheffield-based hydrogen specialist confirmed it has raised £40m through
1. Why are women CEOs gaining visibility in technology? Women CEOs are gaining visibility as they lead high-growth sectors like AI, fintech, and SaaS, driving innovation and global expansion strategies. 2. Which sectors see the most women tech leaders? Artificial intelligence, fintech, enterprise software, and consumer platforms see the highest number of women leaders, reflecting
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is a Labour MP and chairs the science, innovation and technology select committee As technology sovereignty rockets up the geopolitical agenda, each minister who has come before my committee has defined it differently.
8 April 2026 – The digital revolution was only just beginning when the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) was adopted in 1994. Today, rapid technological advances, from digital communication and data systems to artificial intelligence and biotechnology, are fundamentally reshaping societies and development pathways. We spoke with Yumiko Kamiya in UN
The global gaming industry has expanded dramatically in recent years, driven in large part by the continued adoption of new technologies. From hardware to software, technological innovation has played a major role in transforming digital gaming experiences and attracting increasingly diverse audiences. The online gambling sector is no exception. Across the industry, advances in technology
1. What are Space Technology Companies? Space Technology Companies are businesses that build rockets, satellites, and systems used in space for communication, research, and defense. 2. Why is SpaceX so important in 2026? SpaceX leads the industry with reusable rockets, Starlink internet, and major NASA Moon mission projects. 3. What is Blue Origin working on?