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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

FantaSanremo, points from the second evening live: bonuses and penalties artist by artist

This article provides an update on the second evening of FantaSanremo, revealing the points gained by different artists and outlining new rules for participation in the competition.

Feb 25 • 19:20 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Xiaomi deepens push into chips and AI as peers race to develop humanoid robotics

Xiaomi is intensifying its investment in core technologies like chips and AI to bolster its position in deep-tech amidst growing competition in humanoid robotics.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Olivia Attwood makes cheeky admission in The Heat first look

Olivia Attwood teases a revealing moment in the second episode of the new ITV series 'The Heat', showcasing ambitious chefs competing for culinary stardom.

Feb 24 • 23:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Great British Menu judges and competing chefs in full as BBC series returns

The BBC's Great British Menu returns for its 21st series with new judges and a focus on dishes inspired by the British movie industry.

Feb 24 • 14:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Eddie Hall takes on £1million battle as he signs up for Netflix show

Eddie Hall, the former World's Strongest Man, is set to compete in a Netflix reality show where he aims to win a £1 million prize.

Feb 24 • 12:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Ildikó von Kürthy: "I think it's great that I have grown old inside"

In an interview, Ildikó von Kürthy reflects on aging positively, discussing her new book and a recent application to a modeling competition.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Trump establishes 'Tech Corps' to promote American artificial intelligence abroad (video)

The U.S. is launching a 'Tech Corps' initiative aimed at extending its influence in artificial intelligence globally, particularly in response to competition with China.

Feb 23 • 08:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Berlinale Competition: Under the Stars and by the Sea

The Berlinale film festival concludes with films from East Germany and Chad, including a story about a girl who witnesses a rape, as the jury prepares to decide on awards.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

V. Siegel spoke about competition: "I don't like being second even in the kitchen"

V. Siegel expresses her competitive nature in a culinary competition show, emphasizing the importance of personal memories in cooking.

Feb 21 • 07:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Did you know this about surround sound? Two names have been competing since the 1990s

The article discusses the long-standing competition between Dolby and DTS surround sound formats and advises soundbar buyers on the fundamentals of these technologies.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The area that will become the global capital of data centers by 2030

Northern Virginia, currently the world's largest data center market, faces competition from Texas and other states as tech companies seek better resources and incentives.

Feb 20 • 11:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Correspondent’s column] China’s race for dominance, and the workhorses toiling behind it

The article discusses Chinese President Xi Jinping’s and Premier Li Qiang’s recent inspections of tech and mineral sectors, emphasizing China’s commitment to self-reliance in advanced technology as a strategic priority for national power.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TEST WITH PRIZE ⟩ Do you know how to use facial serum without mistakes?

An article from TVNET invites readers to test their knowledge of facial serum usage and participate in a competition for a skincare product bundle.

Feb 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The always drying rack has competition: the wall version is perfect for small apartments

The article discusses the advantages of wall-mounted drying racks for small apartments compared to traditional foldable ones.

Feb 18 • 05:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Alibaba launches Qwen 3.5 with 'future vision' capabilities

Alibaba has unveiled its latest AI model, Qwen 3.5, which features enhanced capabilities for independent operation and aims to outperform American competitors.

Feb 17 • 06:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The battle for AI moves to space

The competition between Jeff Bezos' Amazon Leo and Elon Musk's Starlink heats up as both tech giants launch satellite services aimed at providing internet from space.

Feb 16 • 22:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Zhao Beijing] The 1 trillion won Hongbao War of Chinese AI Companies During the Spring Festival, Where is it Headed?

Chinese tech giants are engaging in a fierce competition dubbed the 'Hongbao War' during the Spring Festival, targeting traditional practices of giving red envelopes (Hongbao) with innovative AI marketing strategies.

Feb 16 • 05:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Next Top Model's first ever winner unrecognisable 23 years after reality show

Adrianne Curry, the first winner of America's Next Top Model, appears drastically different 23 years after her win in the competition.

Feb 15 • 16:10 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Beijing warns tech giants to curb ‘involution’ amid AI giveaway war

China's regulators urge tech companies to avoid unhealthy competition practices as they engage in a race to attract customers leading up to the Lunar New Year.

Feb 15 • 06:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Gemini Sign

The daily horoscope for Gemini advises caution in all tasks, suggests good news from afar, indicates success in competitions, warns of potential health issues, and alerts about possible business losses.

Feb 14 • 20:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

ByteDance Ignites AI Race with Its New Model Doubao 2.0

ByteDance has launched its new AI model, Doubao 2.0, entering what it calls the 'Agent Era' amid fierce global digital competition.

Feb 14 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

They wanted to compete with Chrome and Safari. The AI browser from ChatGPT for Windows is still missing

ChatGPT's anticipated AI browser for Windows has yet to be released, creating uncertainty among users hoping for competition in the market with established browsers like Chrome and Safari.

Feb 13 • 12:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Foldable Phones Expected to Account for 65% of Market Share; Competition Intensifies with Apple's Entry in the Second Half of the Year

The global foldable smartphone market is forecasted to have 'book-style' foldable phones account for 65% of the total market share in 2023, with competition increasing as Apple prepares to launch its first foldable phone.

Feb 13 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

MasterChef: The Professionals episode 'exception' as show gets schedule shake-up

MasterChef: The Professionals has experienced a schedule change for its 2026 season, featuring new judges and a new filming location.

Feb 11 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

"I Sent Them Right to the Moon!" Evelin Võigemast Admits That She Doesn't Want to Put on the Competition Shirt

Evelin Võigemast discusses her preference for consistent exercise over extreme challenges like marathons and Ironman competitions on the show 'Impulss'.

Feb 10 • 19:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Malthus and the Economic Idea of Charles Darwin

The article discusses how Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection was influenced by the economic ideas of Robert Malthus, particularly the concept of competition for scarce resources.

Feb 10 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 start date, judges, contestants and series 18 release schedule

The BBC cooking competition MasterChef: The Professionals returns for its 18th season in 2026, featuring new judge Matt Tebbutt and a new Birmingham location.

Feb 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Anni Ihamäki criticizes top chef on TV

Anni Ihamäki provides direct feedback to celebrity chef Pipsa Hurmerinta during a cooking competition aired on television, emphasizing the importance of taste in a dish they prepare together.

Feb 10 • 05:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

"You're Blocking Competition," Brussels Thunders Over AI in WhatsApp

The European Commission is warning that recent AI features in WhatsApp may be restricting competition among tech firms.

Feb 9 • 09:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Fast food on a new track in Greece – Who are the chain operators, who is entering strongly

The fast food market in Greece is restructuring as local chains seek balance and international players are ramping up competition in high-traffic areas, driven by changes in consumption habits due to remote work and delivery services.

Feb 7 • 06:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This is what happened to the winner of The Voice of Finland – "No format guarantees success"

Laura Ruusumaa, the winner of The Voice of Finland's 13th season, received an unprecedented 53% of the audience votes, which astounded her and her mentor, Elastinen.

Feb 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

The police series lost the competition - See it now on TV1

The fourth season of the British series Professor T has started airing on traditional television after losing a scheduling competition to another show.

Feb 7 • 05:51 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Day a Woman Won at Falla: Cádiz Celebrates 40 Years of the Choir 'La viudita naviera'

Cádiz commemorates the 40th anniversary of the choir ‘La viudita naviera’ winning the Carnival of Cádiz competition in 1986.

Feb 6 • 21:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast Hosts Undertake the 'Masturbation Challenge' to the Tune of UMK Song: 'It Will Revolutionize Your Sex Life'

Podcast hosts Riku Huttunen and Annika Granholm candidly discuss their participation in a 'masturbation challenge' set to the song 'Liekinhetin' by Linda Lampeni and Pete Parkkonen, which is featured in this year's New Music Competition.

Feb 6 • 20:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Amazing Race contestants face an impossible task: 'We don't have time to bicker'

In the semifinal phase of Amazing Race Finland, contestants face difficult challenges while racing through Athens, Greece.

Feb 6 • 18:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Elderly Fighting Cancer Organized a Race

An unusual sporting event has become a topic of discussion in Alwar, Rajasthan, where the Yuvrani Mahindra Kumari Sports Competition is being held with nearly 400 participants from around the world.

Feb 6 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

International Recognition for FIX in the "THE PLAN Real Estate Award" Competition

DIMAND proudly announces that its FIX project received an Honorable Mention in the Urban Regeneration (Future Projects) category at THE PLAN Real Estate Award 2025, a prestigious international event in architecture and urban development, held in Milan.

Feb 6 • 14:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The award for the best performance of a Croatian author's work was won by pianist Matija Kranjčić

Pianist Matija Kranjčić won the award for the best performance of a work by a Croatian author at this year's Papandopulo Competition, which celebrated the 120th anniversary of composer Boris Papandopulo's birth.

Feb 6 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Anthropic launches new model and increases rivalry with OpenAI

Anthropic has launched a new version of its generative artificial intelligence model, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Google.

Feb 6 • 13:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Changes in Marijono Mikutavičius's Career

More than 30 participants will engage in a strategic knowledge battle in an interactive game arena where every answer can change the course of the show, choosing familiar themes and racing to answer visually illustrated questions accurately and quickly.

Feb 6 • 12:27 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Life & Tech

Cardboard wines stand out positively. Here are six that do

An experienced wine reviewer reassesses the quality of boxed wines in Norway, highlighting the increased competition and variety but expressing uncertainty about their current appeal.

Feb 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

AI Creates AI: OpenAI and Anthropic Launch New Models Simultaneously

OpenAI and Anthropic unveiled their latest AI models on the same day, intensifying competition between the two leading Silicon Valley startups known for their differing strategies in AI chatbot advertising.

Feb 6 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

MasterChef: Ioanna burst into tears after her departure - It’s nice to chase your dream, she said

Contestant Ioanna tearfully exited MasterChef after receiving the lowest score of 22 during the dish replication challenge.

Feb 6 • 07:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The CFO Excellence Awards of 'Rzeczpospolita' have begun

A new competition, the CFO Excellence Awards, has been launched by 'Rzeczpospolita' to honor outstanding CFOs, with submissions open until the end of March 2026.

Feb 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Eesti Laul Survey. Robert Linna

The article features a short interview with Robert Linna, a finalist of the Eesti Laul competition, discussing his favorite recent song and album.

Feb 6 • 06:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Lidija Kordić and Lidija Penić-Grgaš: The Most Beautiful Part of the Nomination is the Brilliant and Diverse Competition

Actresses Lidija Kordić and Lidija Penić-Grgaš have garnered attention for their performances as sisters in the series 'Divlje pčele' and have been nominated for the prestigious Večernjakova ruža award.

Feb 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

CFO Excellence Awards: a new competition starts in "Rzeczpospolita"

The CFO Excellence Awards recognizes the evolving role of CFOs as strategic leaders amid challenges like global uncertainty and digital transformation.

Feb 6 • 04:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Rosa Rodríguez, winner of the largest jackpot in 'Pasapalabra' history

Rosa Rodríguez won a record-breaking €2,716,000 in the game show 'Pasapalabra', defeating Manu Pascual after a competition lasting 307 episodes.

Feb 5 • 23:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

New Illustrated Fairy Tales: Competition in Laziness

The fifth volume of 'Grimm's Fairy Tales', illustrated and edited by Henrik Schrat, surprises with themes of anarchism and vacuums as depicted in a modern take on classic tales.

Feb 5 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Cadence', 'Functionality', 'Fluency': Special Group of Rio gains 25 subcategories in scoring

The samba school competition for Rio's 2026 carnival has introduced 25 detailed subcategories for judging criteria, expanding from the previous five.

Feb 5 • 09:06 UTC

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