With an estimated price tag of $23 billion (approximately CZK 534 billion), the planned acquisition of Israeli startup Wiz was to be the largest ever purchase by US tech giant Alphabet, the parent company of Google. The deal, if completed, would significantly strengthen Alphabet's position in the cybersecurity field. However,…

The Optimus robot will be ready for deployment in Tesla factories by the end of this year, as announced by Elon Musk on his social network X (formerly Twitter). Tesla plans to begin manufacturing these humanoid robots for its own use as early as next year, with the goal of…

The Hestia Kitchen restaurant in Hong Kong has become an example of efficient catering operations thanks to the innovative use of special robots. These robots not only handle a wide range of tasks, but also significantly reduce costs and increase the operating profit of the business. According to an AP…

The dream of many players can become a reality, but at a huge cost. To support the Immune Deficiency Foundation charity, an auction has been announced that allows anyone to play with one of the world's most popular streamers, Pokimane. All you have to do is have a substantial amount…

China is the leader in the number of patents related to generative artificial intelligence (AI), according to a UN report. Between 2014 and 2023, more than 38,000 patents on generative AI came from China, about six times the number of patents filed in the United States, which came in second…

From the beginning of next month, a new European regulation on artificial intelligence (AI) known as the AI Act will come into force. This regulation, which will be phased in over time, gives companies and authorities two years to prepare before it becomes fully binding. However, some parts of the…

The central bank's recent decision to cut base interest rates has had an impact on savings account interest rates, which have been falling since the start of the year and are now facing another wave of decline. Nevertheless, people are not abandoning this banking product. On Monday, the reduction in…

According to a UN report, China is the world leader in the number of patents related to generative artificial intelligence (AI). Between 2014 and 2023, over 38,000 patents in this area were filed in China, about six times more than the United States, which is in second place. In total,…

The long-running dispute and legal battles between Apple and Epic Games probably won't end in a settlement, but Epic Games is now celebrating a major victory in Europe. Owners and users of Apple devices, who have been banned from accessing Fortnite since 2020 due to circumventing the App Store and…

Esport World Cup 2024, the most important gaming event of the year, begins in Saudi Arabia. Over eight weeks, players will compete for a record $60 million. Saudi Arabia is striving to become a gaming superpower and diversify its economy away from the oil industry, as evidenced by the announcement…

The Czech-Ukrainian firm UAC, which recently started manufacturing military drones for the Ukrainian army in the Central Bohemian city of Kolin, has now begun testing drones designed to destroy targets, known as suicide drones. Defence Minister Jana Černochová visited the company and observed the production of three types of drones,…

The European Commission plans to impose duties not only on Chinese electric cars, but also on cheap consumer goods from Chinese e-shops such as Temu and Shein. According to the UK's Financial Times, the Commission wants to abolish the current €150 threshold where goods are exempt from duty. The new…

Two years ago, Japan's Minister for Digitization, Taru Kono, launched a fight against a technology that most people consider obsolete - computer floppy disks. Until recently, these were used for hundreds of administrative tasks in Japan. The Japanese government has now announced that it has won this "war". The curious…

Despite declining interest in electric cars, carmakers are preparing for a massive wave of new models that will be more affordable and better suited to customer needs. One of these new products is the Skoda Elroq, a compact SUV that has the potential to change the electric car market in…

From 2025, the Czech Republic will start financially supporting game studios, which is standard in neighbouring countries. The government has announced the introduction of the State Audiovisual Fund, which will extend its support to video game developers. Until now, subsidies have only been provided to cinema, but the new change,…

In the spring, Rohlik Group founder Tomáš Čupr said he would take a break from looking for new investments for some time. But now he has announced that he will raise CZK 4 billion and plans to expand to 15 new cities across Europe. Rohlik Group, the leader in the…

Security experts warn that a new downloader called Agent.RWL has become widespread in the Czech Republic in recent weeks. A few months ago, no one had heard of it, but according to antivirus company Eset, it is now the biggest threat to the Windows operating system. This malware is spreading…

The manufacturer of power supplies for wireless headphones and smartwatches has made significant progress. The company has developed a new compound that could significantly extend the life of electronic devices. But initial enthusiasm is dampened by a Czech expert. TDK, known to older generations as a maker of cassette tapes…