Nassau County Cricket Stadium gears up for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Populous-designed, sustainable venue hosts India vs. Pakistan on June 9. Hough’s drop-in pitches: Adelaide to NY. Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, a novel modular stadium, is rapidly taking shape in New York to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The 34,000-seat … Read more
Swiatek upset by 19-year-old Noskova at Australian Open. Noskova ends Swiatek’s 18-match streak. Swiatek: “I did my best,” notes challenges with Noskova’s serve. Iga Swiatek of Poland faced an unexpected defeat in the third round against 19-year-old Linda Noskova. The young Czech player, who secured the 2021 French Open junior title, showcased her resilience by … Read more
Real Madrid eyes La Liga top spot vs. Almeria, one point away. Prediction: Real Madrid for a 4-0 win, strengthening title bid. Almeria, bottom with injuries, faces tough Real Madrid challenge. Real Madrid is gearing up to face Almeria in a clash that promises excitement and intense competition. The match, originally postponed, is set to … Read more
Amir disputes Rizwan’s T20I opening pair shift. Amir urges patience for young players like Ayub. New Ayub-Rizwan opening pair struggles in ongoing T20I series. Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has responded to wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s comments regarding the shake-up of the T20I opening pair. After the fourth T20I defeat against New Zealand, Rizwan expressed concerns about … Read more
Turkey’s first astronaut docks at ISS in Axiom Space milestone. Axiom and SpaceX showcase private sector’s space exploration role. López-Alegría leads crew in experiments, marking Turkey’s space debut. In a historic achievement for Turkey, a four-man crew, including the nation’s first astronaut, successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) early on Saturday. The mission, … Read more
Saudi Arabia aims to lead in AI at Davos. Neom and AlUla projects showcase economic diversification. Seeking global attention, talent, and innovation. Saudi Arabia is making a bold push to position itself as the leading AI tech hub in the Middle East, challenging the long-standing dominance of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Saudi delegation … Read more
EU may block Amazon’s $1.4B iRobot deal. Amazon ignored warnings, risking stifled competition in the EU. Decision by Feb. 14 could set stricter rules for Amazon in the EU. European Union’s antitrust regulators are poised to block Amazon’s proposed $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, according to three individuals familiar with the matter. … Read more
DOJ, FTC discuss OpenAI’s Microsoft deal probe. $10B Microsoft investment prompts US, EU antitrust scrutiny. Jurisdiction dispute ongoing in Microsoft-OpenAI investigation. U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are reportedly engaged in discussions to determine which agency will investigate OpenAI on potential antitrust grounds. The focus of the probe centers on … Read more
Waymo seeks approval for driverless service in LA. License would enable full fleet deployment. Testing rides in LA; collaborating with local stakeholders. Alphabet Inc’s autonomous driving unit, Waymo, has officially applied to the California Public Utilities Commission, signaling its intent to expand its driverless service to Los Angeles. The move follows Waymo’s extensive operations in … Read more
Zaka Ashraf resigns as PCB Chairman. Controversy over blocked IMC meeting for Board of Governors. Ashraf cites achievements: boosted ICC contributions, historic India visit, and top ODI ranking for Pakistan. Zaka Ashraf, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), has tendered his resignation from the position just two weeks before the … Read more
Salah injures hamstring, Klopp worried. Uncertain about severity; assessments ongoing. Alexander-Arnold may miss; injured players not ready for Bournemouth. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed concern over the fitness of star forward Mohamed Salah, who suffered a hamstring injury during Egypt’s 2-2 draw with Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday. Salah, the joint … Read more
Splitting with Babar hurts Pakistan: Rizwan. Pakistan 4-0 down, testing new combos for T20 World Cup prep. Rizwan credits Babar, backs new opener Saim Ayub. In a candid admission, wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has expressed that the decision to break the successful opening pair of him and Babar Azam in T20 International (T20I) cricket has had … Read more
Mourinho to manage Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League after Roma exit. Turned down offer from Al-Hilal; now seals deal with Al-Shabab. Arrival imminent; aims to strengthen squad with summer signings. Jose Mourinho appears to have swiftly found his next destination in the football world. Reports from Saudi Arabia suggest that Mourinho has reached a verbal … Read more
Huawei drops Android, adopts HarmonyOS for independence. HarmonyOS Next: Q2 developer release, Q4 commercial launch, no Android support. Huawei’s strategic shift aims at tech independence, eyes positive 2023 revenue. Huawei Technologies has officially launched the latest version of its in-house operating system, Harmony, signaling a departure from its reliance on Android apps. The company’s HarmonyOS … Read more
Binance fights SEC lawsuit, aiming for dismissal. SEC alleges fraud, including volume inflation and investor deception. Binance, like Coinbase, advocates for industry-specific crypto regulations. Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is set to face the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a Washington courtroom this Friday. The exchange, along with its CEO and founder … Read more
iRobot shares drop 36% as EU likely blocks Amazon’s $1.4B Roomba deal. Amazon fails to address competition concerns. Second tech deal faces EU hurdles; Adobe scrapped $20B Figma deal in December. In a significant blow to both iRobot (IRBT.O) and Amazon.com (AMZN.O), iRobot’s shares tumbled by 36% in premarket trading on Friday following reports that … Read more
AWS invests $15.24 billion in Japan for cloud expansion. Targets growing customer demand and strengthens AI services. Aligns with Japan’s push for AI development and innovation. Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Friday its plans to invest a staggering 2.26 trillion yen ($15.24 billion) by 2027. This colossal investment aims to cater to the burgeoning … Read more
EU reviews Apple’s tap-and-go access proposal for antitrust settlement. Apple commits to NFC payment integration for EEA developers. Stakeholder feedback sought, trustee oversight if approved. The European Commission is currently reviewing a proposal put forth by Apple to settle antitrust charges and potentially avoid significant fines. The tech giant’s offer includes allowing third-party service providers … Read more
PCB grants NOCs for ILT20/BPL, managing player workload. Some pacers excluded for PSL/T20 World Cup focus. PCB considers T10 matches, emphasizing cricket growth. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) to national men’s players, allowing them to participate in the upcoming franchise-based leagues – the International League T20 (ILT20) and the Bangladesh Premier … Read more
F1 shifts to Saturday races in 2024 for Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Las Vegas during Ramadan. Adjusted schedules for efficient 15-hour travel between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Las Vegas Grand Prix follows suit for U.S. prime-time and early European viewership. Formula 1 enthusiasts are gearing up for a unique twist in the 2024 racing season, … Read more
Abrar Ahmed rehabilitating leg injury at NCA Lahore. Controversy over neglect impacting Australia Test series. Debate on player commitment to rehab and communication gaps. Pakistani leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has begun rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore, but his recovery remains shrouded in controversy. Abrar, 25, sustained a right leg injury during the … Read more
Arthur, Bradburn, Puttick resign from NCA post World Cup 2023. Resignations effective January 2024, communicated to PCB. Notable: Arthur led ICC Test top spot, Bradburn No. 1 ODI ranking, Puttick to Afghanistan. PCB seeks replacements. In a surprising turn of events, the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore is witnessing a foreign coaching exodus as … Read more
Google CEO Pichai announces 2024 job cuts for streamlined operations. Focus is on simplifying execution by removing organizational layers. Cuts will be targeted, in contrast to extensive reductions last year. Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed employees to brace for additional job cuts at Alphabet-owned Google this year. Pichai emphasized that the layoffs in 2024 aim … Read more
Foxconn, HCL to build semiconductor facility in India. Foxconn invests $37.2 million for 40% stake in joint venture. Aim: Strengthen India’s semiconductor supply chain. Foxconn, the Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturer (2317.TW), revealed plans to collaborate with the technology firm HCL Group to establish a semiconductor assembly and testing facility in India. The companies will … Read more
EU queries 17 tech giants on Digital Services Act for illegal content. Amazon, Apple must reply by Feb 9 on tackling online issues. DSA shows EU commitment to tech transparency, addresses misinformation. In a significant move to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Commission announced on Thursday that it has initiated information requests … Read more
Reddit’s March IPO, first for a major social media company since Pinterest. Valued at $10B, Reddit aims to sell 10% of shares, user support crucial. IPO filing late February, completion by March-end. In a move that has been long-awaited by the investment community, social media giant Reddit is reportedly gearing up for its initial public … Read more
Intel’s EU antitrust battle advances: Regulator’s analysis faulted. Intel’s rebate case: $1.2 billion fine overturned, awaiting CJEU decision. CJEU adviser: Recommends dismissing grounds in Intel’s appeal. Ruling imminent. Intel, the U.S. chipmaker, received a boost in its fight against a massive 1.06 billion euro ($1.2 billion) fine imposed by the European Union (EU). The case, … Read more
Ferdinand supports Benzema to Manchester United for improved attack. Sees Benzema as a solution to United’s attacking problems. Emphasizes Benzema’s mentorship for young striker Hojlund. Karim Benzema, club legend Rio Ferdinand has voiced his support for the potential move. Benzema, who recently joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad on a significant deal, is reportedly seeking … Read more
