‘Motor City’ Review: Silent Film Meets Scorsese’s Style
'Motor City,' a silent film-inspired thriller, draws viewers in with its operatic underworld narrative but requires active participation from the audience.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
News in Brief
Short updates, all on one page — read straight down like a newspaper.
Foxconn invests $9 million in robotics firm
Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has invested US$9 million in a special-purpose acquisition company linked to humanoid robot developer Agility Robotics, highlighting the growing importance of AI-driven automation in global manufacturing.
CXMT’s IPO signals China’s push into advanced memory technology
Chinese company CXMT's US$8.5 billion IPO in Shanghai indicates an accelerated effort to compete with global leaders in DRAM and HBM, amid tightening US export controls.
Foxconn showcases electric vehicles in Japan
Foxconn displayed its Model A and Model B electric vehicles at the Japan Taiwan Expo in Tokyo, marking their first public appearance in 2026.
Samsung to Scale Back Free Storage Upgrade for Foldables
Samsung Electronics is reportedly planning to reduce its free storage upgrade offer for upcoming Galaxy foldable devices due to rising memory costs, according to ChosunBiz.
Acer Gadget reports record second-quarter revenue
Acer Gadget, a subsidiary of the Acer Group, reported record self-reported revenue for the second quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for AI PCs and e-commerce sales.
US considers easing robotaxi rules as China sets national standard
US regulators are considering dropping steering-wheel requirements for fully driverless vehicles, while China is moving a mandatory national safety standard for Level 3 and Level 4 automated driving through the approval process.
TPV Technology forecasts first-half loss amid rising costs and competition
TPV Technology expects to remain in the red during the first half of 2026 due to higher material costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased price competition.
Samsung faces union opposition in Honam semiconductor project
Labor unions in the Honam region of South Korea have expressed strong opposition to Samsung Electronics' major semiconductor investment, with 80% of workers opposing the project.
Chinese AI firm raises CNY1 billion selling tokens
Beijing-based company Beijing Approach AI Technology, or Approaching.AI, has raised over CNY1 billion in six months by selling AI tokens on infrastructure it does not own.
Messi leads Argentina to World Cup final
Argentina's Lionel Messi inspired a late comeback against England, securing a 2-1 victory and booking a place in the second consecutive World Cup final on July 15, 2026.
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Resigns as Part of Cabinet Changes
Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced his resignation, effective immediately, as part of President Volodymyr Zelensky's cabinet reshuffle.
Netflix’s ‘The Roman’ Adds Star-Studded Cast
Vincent D'Onofrio, Kate Mara and Clancy Brown have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming drama 'The Roman', set in Las Vegas casinos.
McConnell shares ‘proof of life’ photo amid health rumors
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has shared a 'proof of life' photo to address unfounded health rumors, but the image has sparked new conspiracy theories.
Shipping firms avoid US-guided Hormuz route due to Iranian attacks
Shipping companies are avoiding a US military-guided transit scheme through the Strait of Hormuz following a series of Iranian attacks on vessels, raising safety concerns.
French President Honors Hollywood Legends
French President Emmanuel Macron honored Chris Meledandri, George Lucas, Jodie Foster and Sigourney Weaver with France’s prestigious Legion of Honor at a ceremony in Paris on July 15.
Superman leads Critics Choice Super Award nominations
'Superman' has secured the most nominations at the sixth annual Critics Choice Super Awards, with six nods including best superhero movie.
European wildfires: Expert calls for landscape diversification
Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, warns that Europe's recent wildfires are part of a new normal and advocates for diversified landscapes and improved land management strategies.
The devastating wildfires affecting northern France are not an isolated anomaly but part of a 'new normal' for Europe.
Johan Sjöström, Senior Research Scientist at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
R. Kelly Requests Commutation of Sentence from Trump
R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence, according to court records made public by the Office of the Pardon Attorney.
New ‘Call of Duty’ Feature Revealed
The multiplayer game 'Modern Warfare 4' will feature a new 'Kill Block' mode, revealed at Fanatics Fest. The game launches on October 23 and includes dynamic battleground reconfigurations before each match.
Taiwan overtakes Russia as Ukraine’s third-largest drone battery supplier
A new report by the Taiwanese think tank DSET indicates that Taiwan has become Ukraine’s third-largest supplier of drone batteries, following China and Vietnam.
Jalen Brunson to Join Variety’s New York Sports & Entertainment Studio
Jalen Brunson will participate in Variety's inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York City on July 16, discussing the future of sports and entertainment business.
Suno Hack Reveals Data Sources for AI Music Generator
A hack has exposed how Suno’s AI music generator was trained using data from YouTube Music, Deezer and Genius, despite the company acknowledging it scraped millions of songs from the internet.
Punjab Police Penalises 20 DSPs
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem has awarded punishments to 20 deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) in disciplinary proceedings.
European elections may alter Ukraine support
Kira Rudik suggests that upcoming European national elections could lead to a different representation in the coalition supporting Ukraine.
There could be very different representation at the coalition of the willing next year.
Kira Rudik
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 Adds Gabriel Luna
Dexter: Resurrection Season 2 has cast Gabriel Luna as a guest star, playing the role of Ray Ballard, a serial killer known as The Sleepy-Eyed Stranger.
Argentine VP slams English as ‘usurping pirates’
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel has called the English 'usurping pirates' ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final match between the two nations.
Argentina's Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English 'usurping pirates'
Victoria Villarruel, Vice President, Argentina
PTI to hold nationwide rallies on August 5
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans for nationwide rallies on August 5 to mark the anniversary of Imran Khan's arrest.
Deschamps’ era ends with France’s World Cup exit
France’s national team suffered a crushing semi-final defeat to Spain, marking the end of Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure as coach.
MS NOW to Host Event in Texas
MS NOW is set to host a full day of discussions and panels on September 26, featuring its best-known personalities, in Texas.