Technology

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is bringing a hidden environmental cost into the spotlight, as the global proliferation of data centers increasingly contributes to the proliferation of toxic waste. Beyond the well-documented concerns regarding excessive electricity consumption and water usage for cooling, a new, more insidious threat has emerged: the widespread reliance on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), …

The global smartphone market is bracing for a significant technological shift as Honor officially prepares to unveil its highly anticipated flagship lineup, the Honor Magic9 series. Scheduled for a global launch event on September 28, the upcoming generation of devices aims to disrupt conventional design paradigms and hardware standards. By introducing industry-first concepts—ranging from a novel square-shaped front-facing camera sensor …

Traveling after dark often introduces a layer of anxiety for urban commuters, particularly when moving through unfamiliar districts or traveling solo. As the gig economy continues to reshape transportation landscapes globally, platforms like Grab have become essential components of the modern transit infrastructure. However, the convenience of on-demand mobility must be balanced with robust safety protocols. In recent years, major …

The wearable technology landscape in Indonesia has reached a significant inflection point, with Garmin Indonesia officially announcing that its active user base has surpassed the 1.1 million mark. This milestone serves as a quantitative reflection of a broader, societal shift in how Indonesians perceive and manage their personal health. As the nation undergoes a digital transformation in lifestyle management, Garmin’s …

Danantara Indonesia officially inaugurated the groundbreaking of the Pengelolaan Sampah menjadi Energi Listrik (PSEL) Bogor Raya 1 facility in Galuga Village, Cibungbulang, Bogor Regency, on Thursday, September 17. This strategic infrastructure project represents a significant shift in Indonesia’s waste management paradigm, moving away from traditional landfill dependency toward high-tech, energy-generating processing. With a processing capacity of 1,500 tons of waste …

The Indonesian telecommunications and consumer electronics landscape is bracing for a major influx of next-generation flagship devices, as industry heavyweights Apple and Xiaomi lay the regulatory groundwork for their upcoming smartphone releases. Recent filings within domestic industrial databases indicate that both multinational tech giants are actively steering their latest hardware portfolios toward the Southeast Asian market, setting the stage for …

The global mining and resource exploration landscape is undergoing a profound transformation as China introduces cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems designed to accelerate the discovery of critical minerals. At the 28th China Mining Conference and Exhibition held in Tianjin, the China Geological Survey (CGS), operating under the Ministry of Natural Resources, unveiled two proprietary AI platforms: AI-GeoMapping and AI-OreSeeking. These technological …

Xiaomi has officially expanded its footprint in the rapidly evolving wearable technology market with the launch of three new devices: the Redmi Watch 6 Active, the Redmi Watch 6 Lite, and the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active. The announcement, which took place during the high-profile launch event for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Series in Jakarta on Wednesday, September 16, …

In a landmark shift toward a more integrated national security framework, the Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), retired General M. Herindra, led a high-level meeting of the Central Intelligence Committee (Kominpus) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Hosted for the first time outside the BIN headquarters at the Ministry of Communication and Digital (Komdigi), the session signaled a pivotal …

The Northern White Rhino (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) currently stands at the final precipice of biological history. With the death of the last male of the subspecies, Sudan, in 2018, the fate of this majestic creature rests entirely on the shoulders of two surviving females: Najin and her daughter, Fatu. Residing under 24-hour armed guard at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in …