Science and Tech

Exclusive-Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers

Exclusive-Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers

By Max A. Cherney and Abhirup Roy Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chip technology company Arm Holdings has reorganized the company…

January 8, 2026

JPMorgan reaches deal to take over Apple credit card, WSJ reports

Jan 7 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over Apple credit-card program from Goldman Sachs, the…

January 8, 2026

Japan condemns China's dual-use export ban as rare earth curbs loom

By Satoshi Sugiyama and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Japan called China's ban on dual-use exports for its…

January 7, 2026

Study shows what kinds of food may help slow prostate cancer growth

London (PA Media/dpa) - A diet rich in vegetables and probiotics could help slow the growth of low-risk prostate cancer, a…

January 7, 2026

Free-floating planet drifting through space tracked by scientists

Beijing (dpa) - A free-floating planet drifting through space is being closely followed by scientists who are managing to find…

January 7, 2026

Bark beetles target a tree's self defences – but a fungus can help

Trees produce antibodies against harmful fungi. But bark beetles absorb these antibodies and use them to their own advantage. And…

January 7, 2026

New study suggests aspartame sweetener harms brain and heart health

Washington (dpa) - Aspartame is an artificial sweetener commonly found in products like chewing gum, soft drinks and tabletop sweeteners,…

January 7, 2026

GameStop announces stock option award for CEO tied to $100 billion market-cap target

Jan 7 (Reuters) - GameStop on Wednesday unveiled a potential $3.54 billion compensation package for CEO Ryan Cohen, hinging on…

January 7, 2026

Chinese smartphone maker Realme set to become an Oppo subbrand

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chinese smartphone maker Realme said on Wednesday that it was being integrated into Chinese consumer…

January 7, 2026

Samsung Electronics to buy $1.73 billion of its shares for employee compensation

SEOUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics on Wednesday said it would acquire 2.5 trillion won ($1.73 billion) worth of…

January 7, 2026