Hanwha Aerospace Starts Korea’s First Dual‑Use Turbofan Engine Project with KASA
Hanwha Aerospace announced the launch of South Korea’s first domestically built dual‑use turbofan engine project, partnering with the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The 4,500‑pound‑force class engine, slated for delivery by 2029, is designed for both civilian aircraft and next‑generation unmanned combat platforms, positioning South Korea to compete in the emerging global UAV propulsion market.
NYC Mayor Appoints Lisa Gelobter as CTO, Launches Citywide Tech Push
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named tech veteran Lisa Gelobter as New York City’s chief technology officer, tasking her with overhauling the 311 system, launching a citywide childcare map and tightening cybersecurity. The move coincides with a $9 million enforcement action against...
LaGuardia Airport Launches Life‑Sized AI Hologram ‘Bridget’ to Guide Travelers
LaGuardia Gateway Partners rolled out a life‑sized AI hologram named Bridget in Terminal B, partnering with Proto and Holomedia to provide multilingual, real‑time navigation assistance. The deployment aims to ease congestion and augment human staff during peak travel periods.
Telstra Restructure Reunites IT and Networks
Telstra announced a major reorganization that reunites its IT and network divisions under a single executive, Kim Krogh Andersen. The new "Network, Product and Technology" function will oversee wireless and fixed networks, cyber security, cloud infrastructure, software engineering, data and AI. A...
Broadcom Just Handed You the Business Case You’ve Been Waiting For
Broadcom’s recent VMware renewal pricing—often 2x to 10x higher—has turned the cost of staying on legacy virtualization into a strategic tax. The steep fees, coupled with a 72‑core minimum and rising support charges, make doing nothing the most expensive option...
Vision Marine Updates Nautical Ventures Integration and Proposes Share Consolidation
Vision Marine Technologies announced a suite of operational initiatives at its Florida‑based Nautical Ventures platform, emphasizing retail optimization, financing and insurance services, while also filing a proposal to consolidate shares 5‑to‑1 up to 10‑to‑1 pending shareholder approval. The moves aim...
SAP Sapphire 2026 - SAP CTO Philipp Herzig on SAP's API Policy Changes, and Why "Organizational Memory" Matters for Agentic...
SAP announced a revised API Policy FAQ at Sapphire 2026, introducing uniform fair‑use limits across its cloud portfolio while honoring existing customer contracts. The policy clarifies that AI agents can access SAP data through defined A2A pathways, with security reinforced...
LaGuardia Airport Launches AI Hologram 'Bridget' To Guide Travelers
LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has installed a life-sized AI hologram named Bridget to answer passenger questions and provide real‑time directions. The system, built by Proto and Holomedia, is the first of its kind in a U.S. airport and aims to...
Huawei Unveils "Tau Scaling Law" Chip Design to Sidestep U.S. Sanctions
Huawei announced a new semiconductor design methodology called the "Tau Scaling Law," led by chief architect He Tingbo. The approach shifts focus from transistor shrinkage to system‑level performance, seeking to keep China competitive despite U.S. technology bans.
Galaxy Robot Park Opens in Seoul, Showcasing K‑Pop Humanoid Bots
Galaxy Corporation unveiled Galaxy Robot Park, a 16,500 sqm venue in Seoul’s Gangdong district where child‑sized humanoid robots perform K‑pop shows. The park aims for three to six concerts a day, over 1,000 shows a year, and a global tour by...
Jury Dismisses Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Spotlighting AI Funding and Governance
A California jury has thrown out Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging OpenAI breached its nonprofit promise, underscoring the massive capital at stake in frontier AI. The decision fuels debate over how AI ventures are funded and governed as both OpenAI and...
Stellantis Unveils 20 New Models, Shifts 70% Funding to Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat
Stellantis revealed 20 previously unseen models at its May 21 investor day, announced a plan to launch 60 new and 50 refreshed vehicles by 2030, and said it will channel 70% of its funding into Jeep, Ram, Peugeot and Fiat....
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services CTO Srikanth Gaddam Resigns Effective May 27, 2026
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services confirmed that Chief Technology Officer Srikanth Gaddam tendered his resignation on May 22, 2026, with his last working day set for May 27, 2026. The departure, attributed to personal reasons, raises questions about continuity of technology...
Agoda CTO Rejects OpenClaw Strategy Citing Security Risks
Agoda chief technology officer Idan Zalzberg announced the company will not pursue an OpenClaw strategy, citing uncontrolled AI behavior and security threats. The stance contrasts sharply with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s call for universal OpenClaw adoption, highlighting a split in...
Grab CTO Unveils ‘1+n’ Robot Strategy as Carri Begins Punggol Deliveries
Grab’s chief technology officer Suthen Paradatheth announced that the delivery robot Carri will start serving Singapore’s Punggol district, while also outlining a “1+n” robot strategy that deliberately incorporates third‑party robots in Grab’s workplaces. The move signals a broader push into...