Technology News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 13, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Tuberville, Moran Work to Support Local Broadcasters
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Tommy Tuberville (Alabama) WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in sending a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to modernize ownership regulations to empower local broadcasters so that they may compete with today’s media giants. “The fast-evolving media marketplace has made broadcast ownership regulations in urgent need […]
MIL-Evening Report: Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity for ‘persecuted’ journalists seeking truth, calls for their freedom
By Devin Watkins of Vatican News Only four days have passed since his election to the papacy, and Pope Leo XIV has made it a point to hold an audience with the men and women who were in Rome to report on the death of Pope Francis, the conclave, and the first days of his […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Growing NZ – now and for the long term
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Tēna koutou kātoa. Greetings everyone. Thanks for coming. Thank you Sharesies for making the space available. You are exactly the sort of business we need more of to create opportunities for the next generation – Sharesies was started by smart people, who identified a gap in the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Meet the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: An Engineering Marvel of New Slim Hardware Innovation
Source: Samsung Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today has revealed the full specifications of the Galaxy S25 Edge, a category-defining slim smartphone joining the Galaxy S series. Crafted with style and strength in mind, Galaxy S25 Edge strikes a new balance of premium, pro-level performance in a resilient titanium frame only 5.8mm thick.1 S25 Edge delivers on […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Peters & Colleagues Reintroduce Landmark Legislation to Restore Patent Protections
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA-50) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA-03) and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced legislation to restore patent eligibility for inventions that are essential to the life sciences and technology industries. Their […]
MIL-OSI Security: Rhode Island Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy and Obstruction of Justice
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Defendant used “virtual CFO” business to create shell companies and launder over $35 million BOSTON – The owner of a “virtual CFO” business from Rhode Island pleaded guilty on May 8, 2025 in federal court in Boston to laundering tens of millions of dollars in proceeds from internet fraud […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Revolutionising Predator Control: A New Wave of Tech Tools Accelerating New Zealand’s Predator Free Mission
Source: Predator Free 2050 Aotearoa New Zealand’s fight for a predator free future has taken a bold leap forward, with a powerful suite of next-generation tools and technologies already starting to transform pest management across the motu. Developed through Predator Free 2050 Limited (PF2050 Limited) Products to Projects (P2P) funding of innovation since 2019, 20 cutting-edge […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Awards – New crop of PINZ Award finalists named
Source: Federated Farmers A Southlander who created edible bale netting and rural heroes who made their mark advocating for pragmatic regulation and supporting stressed-out farmers feature among PINZ 2025 finalists. The seventh annual Primary Industries NZ Awards are a highlight of the two-day PINZ Summit taking place at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre 24 and 25 […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Emerging tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia to visit New Zealand this month
Source: Asia New Zealand Foundation Ten emerging tech entrepreneurs from Southeast Asia will visit New Zealand from 18-25 May to meet with leading innovators and businesses and attend a number of tech events. Their visit is part of the ASEAN Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI), managed by the Asia New Zealand Foundation on behalf of the […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Appointments – GUARDIANS APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Source: New Zealand Super Fund The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, manager of the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, has appointed Paula Steed to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Ms Steed, who joined the Guardians in 2021, is currently the Guardians’ General Manager, Technology. She was previously General Manager Strategy and Shared Services […]
MIL-OSI USA: Winners of Solar District Cup Class of 2024–2025 Announced
Source: US National Renewable Energy Laboratory 18 Teams Earn Division Winner Titles for Solar and Solar-Plus-Storage Design Proposals On April 21 and April 22, the division winners and Project Pitch Champion in the Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition’s Class of 2024–2025 were announced. This year’s competing class of teams is the largest in Solar […]
MIL-OSI Security: Francis Creek Man Indicted on Federal Crimes Against Minors
Source: Office of United States Attorneys Richard G. Frohling, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on May 12, 2025, a federal indictment was unsealed alleging that Michael J. Kornely (age: 75) of Francis Creek, Wisconsin, transported two separate minor victims across state lines with the “intent to engage in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Columbia men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* chargesRead More
Source: US State of South Carolina (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Cecil Dewayne Keys, 58, and Jamal Rasheed Brown, 31, both of Columbia, S.C., on nine total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators with the South […]
MIL-OSI: 3D Systems Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ROCK HILL, S.C., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE:DDD) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Revenue of $95 million as growth in new hardware systems and related services was offset by a decline in materials sales driven primarily by inventory management in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Huizenga, McCaul Introduce Legislation to Modernize Missile Technology Export Controls
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02) Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-TX) announced the introduction of H.R. 3068, the Missile Technology Control Revision Act. H.R 3068 modernizes missile technology export controls by removing unnecessary regulatory barriers. This will bolster U.S. national […]
MIL-OSI: Microchip Technology to Present at the J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) CHANDLER, Ariz., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (NASDAQ:MCHP) – Microchip Technology Incorporated, a leading provider of smart, connected, and secure embedded control solutions, today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media, and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Members note benefits, challenges for Customs Valuation Agreement at anniversary event
Source: World Trade Organization “In today’s complex and tariff-sensitive trading environment, the Customs Valuation Agreement is more critical than ever,” she said. “The way a product is valued at the border can be just as important as the tariff rate itself. Even a low tariff can result in significant duties if the customs value is […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Commemoration of the Customs Valuation Agreement at 30 WTO Committee on Customs Valuation
Source: World Trade Organization Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address you today to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Customs Valuation Agreement, as well as the Committee on Customs Valuation overseeing the Agreement’s implementation. While 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Agreement, its origins trace back to the GATT era, […]
MIL-OSI: Exodus Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) OMAHA, Neb., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD) (“Exodus”), a leading self-custodial cryptocurrency platform, today announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights (Unaudited) In USD millions, except percentages Q1 2025 Q1 2024 […]
MIL-OSI: Rigetti Computing Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BERKELEY, Calif., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI) (“Rigetti” or the “Company”), a pioneer in full-stack quantum-classical computing, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 and Recent Financial Highlights Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, […]