AMD prioritizes AI over high-end gaming graphics cards
AMD has shifted its focus toward AI chips, deprioritizing flagship gaming GPUs in favor of a broader business strategy. The company’s new approach will merge its RDNA gaming graphics and…
Samsung Plant in India Faces Partial Shutdown Due to Worker Strike
Workers at Samsung Electronics’ plant in Sriperumbudur, India, have initiated an indefinite strike, demanding higher wages, which has led to a partial halt in production. This development follows similar labor…
Chinese Firm Buys Samsung SDI’s Polarizing Film Business for $836 Million
Samsung SDI has announced its decision to sell its polarizing film business to Wuxi Hengxin Optoelectronic Materials, a Chinese firm, for 1.12 trillion won ($836.47 million). This sale includes the…
Huawei unveils tri-fold smartphone as competition with Apple intensifies
Huawei introduced a tri-fold smartphone on Tuesday, signaling its intent to strengthen its position against Apple in China’s smartphone market. The new Mate XT, a Z-shaped foldable phone, was revealed…
South Korean Executive Detained Again Over Alleged Samsung Chip Technology Leak
A South Korean executive, Choi Jinseog, has been detained again over fresh allegations of technology theft related to Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor operations. Choi, previously accused of stealing sensitive chip processing…
Over 2.7 Million Pre-Orders for Huawei’s Mate XT as iPhone 16 Launch Approaches
Huawei’s latest tri-fold smartphone has garnered over 2.7 million pre-orders, as the company pushes ahead with its Mate XT model, surpassing Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 launch, which is scheduled for…
Disney’s Lion King Director Calls AI a ‘Wild West’ with Few Rules
AI in the film industry presents both opportunities and challenges, according to Rob Minkoff, director of Disney’s The Lion King. Minkoff described artificial intelligence as a “Wild West” with few…
Malaysia Scraps DNS Traffic Rerouting Plan Following Public Backlash
Malaysia has halted its plan to reroute web traffic through local DNS servers following public outcry over potential online censorship and negative impacts on the country’s digital economy. Communications Minister…
South Korea Summit Focuses on Innovative AI Blueprint for Military Use
South Korea has convened an international summit to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications, aiming to set minimum guardrails for its deployment.…
China Responds to Dutch Move to Tighten ASML Export Rules
China has expressed dissatisfaction with the Dutch government’s recent decision to expand export controls on chipmaking equipment from ASML, a leading global supplier. The Dutch government announced on Friday that…
Honor aims to surpass Apple in China with new AI assistant
Honor is aiming to outpace competitors like Apple in China with the launch of its own AI-powered assistant, Yoyo, the company announced on Friday. The assistant, renamed Honor AI Agent…
Tencent Cloud to Expand Palm Verification Technology Globally
Tencent Cloud, a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Ltd, is set to introduce its advanced palm verification technology to the global market. This system, which has seen widespread use in China…
Fintech Drip Capital Raises $113 Million to Support SMB Growth
Drip Capital, a Palo Alto-based fintech company that provides working capital to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has secured $113 million in funding to further expand its operations. This latest…
Applied Digital Surges 65% After Securing $160 Million Investment Including Nvidia
Applied Digital shares saw a sharp rise of nearly 65% on Thursday, reaching their highest point in over a month, following news of a $160 million financing deal with a…
Qualcomm, Google, and Samsung Join Forces for Mixed-Reality Smart Glasses
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses connected to smartphones. This marks a distinct approach compared to Apple,…
Volvo Blames Global Trade Issues for Lowered 2026 Profit Margin Target
Volvo Cars has revised its 2026 profitability targets, citing global trade and tariff complexities. On Thursday, the Swedish automaker, majority-owned by China’s Geely, announced it would lower its operating profit…
BYD Aims to Overcome Challenges in Japan’s EV Market
BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, faces challenges in its bid to expand into the Japanese market, despite efforts to boost sales through aggressive marketing and customer incentives. The…
Nvidia Responds to Claims of DOJ Antitrust Subpoena
Nvidia confirmed on Wednesday that it has not received a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over antitrust concerns, despite reports to the contrary. Addressing the matter, a…
Alibaba Expands Payment Options by Adding Tencent’s WeChat Pay
Alibaba has announced that its Taobao and Tmall e-commerce platforms will soon allow users to make payments through Tencent’s WeChat Pay, marking the first time such an option has been…
Qualcomm’s Latest AI PC Chip Challenges Intel and AMD in Processor Market
Qualcomm has intensified its efforts to challenge Intel and AMD in the PC processor market with the launch of its latest AI-focused chip. On Wednesday, Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon X…