

Fast-Fashion Rivals Shein, Temu in UK Copyright Showdown
Online fashion retailer Shein has accused rival Temu of "industrial scale" copyright infringement, while Temu contends Shein is using legal action to suppress competition. A trial began at London's High Court. Credit: UNSPLASH This case is part of a worldwide legal dispute between the rapidly expanding companies. It holds potential implications for platform practises, supplier relations, and intellectual property enforcement across global e-commerce. Shein alleges Temu utilis
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Image Use, Seeks USD 15 Million
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, seeking at least USD 15 million in damages. She accuses the South Korean technology giant of using her image without permission to market its television sets. Credit: DUA LIPA/ INSTAGRAM The lawsuit alleges Samsung featured a copyrighted image of Lipa on the front of cardboard boxes for televisions sold at retail. This allowed the company to benefit from what appeared to be her endorsement of the produ
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Top US CEOs Join President Trump for China Trade Discussions
President Donald Trump is visiting China, accompanied by a delegation of prominent US business leaders, a White House official stated. The visit aims to facilitate mutual trade and investment between the two nations.
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Fan Engineer Builds Interactive 'Project Hail Mary' Robot
A dedicated fan has created a working robot version of Rocky, the beloved alien character from Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel, "Project Hail Mary." Leviathan Engineering recently showcased the tabletop robot, which can talk and give fist bumps.
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Canvas Hack: Schools Contact Cybercriminals After Student Data Breach
Some schools and universities affected by an April cyberattack on the educational tool Canvas have reached out to the hacking group responsible, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. Their aim is to prevent the release of stolen student data. Credit: UNSPLASH The hacking group ShinyHunters, known for data theft and extortion, claimed responsibility for the breach in a website post. It stated roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data was stolen from nearly 9,000 school
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Alibaba to Integrate Qwen AI, Transform Taobao Shopping
Alibaba is preparing to unveil the integration of its artificial intelligence platform, Qwen, with the online marketplace Taobao, a move reportedly slated for 2026, according to a source familiar with the decision. This strategic move aims to transform shopping experiences by driving consumer interactions through conversations rather than traditional keyword searches.
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Samsung Ends Home Appliance Sales in China Amid AI Business Focus
South Korean technology firm Samsung Electronics has ceased sales of all home appliance products in mainland China. This strategic move follows dwindling market share amid intense competition from domestic rivals and an accelerating pivot towards more profitable semiconductor operations.
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OpenAI Unveils Real-Time Audio Models for Conversational AI
OpenAI is set to introduce three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, May 7, 2026, which are designed to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real time. The launch of the application programming interface (API) moves the ChatGPT-maker beyond transcription and chat, toward agents that can listen, translate, and act during live conversations.
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TechTuber Builds Colossal PC Case, Housing Human 'Figurine
TechTuber Soda Baka constructed a colossal PC tower large enough for a human to work and play inside; the TechTuber posed within, making it appear as if a figurine was inside the RGB-lit structure. The build was influenced by Baka’s little cousin being barked at by his mom, 'You play computer games all day, why don’t you just live in a computer!' or something similar.
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Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Seeks Billions in First Funding Round
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, could achieve a valuation of up to USD 50 billion in its initial fundraising effort. This move marks a significant shift from its long-standing strategy of declining external investment.
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