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Huawei introduces $2,800 trifold phone designed for maximum portability

Huawei has officially unveiled its Mate XT Ultimate, a $2,800 trifold smartphone, distinguishing itself from traditional folding designs by offering a unique collapsing feature. With two hinges, the phone transitions…

Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro Set to Launch in November at $700

Sony has officially announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, priced at $700 and set to launch on November 7. The upgraded console promises up to 45% faster rendering, addressing a common…

Australia Proposes Social Media Age Limit Plan, Sparking Debate

Australia is planning to impose a minimum age limit for children to access social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and others, expected to be between 14 and 16 years,…

Chinese Car Industry Pushes Global Expansion at Frankfurt Trade Fair

Chinese auto suppliers and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have made a strong presence at the Automechanika trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Nearly 900 Chinese suppliers, along with major carmakers such…

Singapore Probes Illegal Worldcoin Accounts and Token Sales

Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project known for its controversial approach to capturing identity data, is currently under investigation in Singapore for potential involvement in money laundering and terrorism financing. The scrutiny…

Singapore Gets First WiFi 7 Router from NETGEAR Promising Ultra-Fast Speeds

NETGEAR has introduced its first WiFi 7 router in Singapore, the Nighthawk RS700, which offers ultra-fast internet speeds of up to 19Gbps. This cutting-edge device, developed by NETGEAR’s team with…

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…

Tokocrypto Gains Full Regulatory Approval in Indonesia as Binance Subsidiary

Tokocrypto, an Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing a full license under the country’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti). This development marks a crucial…

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…

Sony Hints at PlayStation 5 Pro Reveal Today

Sony is set to potentially reveal the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro today during a technical presentation that will feature Mark Cerny, the lead architect behind the PS5. The company…

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…

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…

Stacks Sets New Record for Smart Contract Deployments Before Nakamoto Upgrade

Stacks, the layer enabling smart contracts on Bitcoin, has achieved a new milestone with over 1,400 smart contracts deployed in a single month, just days before the Nakamoto upgrade is…

Ripple CEO Foresees Inevitable Demand for Japanese Yen Stablecoins

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed optimism about the potential demand for a Japanese yen stablecoin, despite the company not yet committing to launching such a product in Japan. During an…

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.…

Apple’s Find My Finally Arriving in South Korea in 2025 After Long Wait

Apple’s Find My service is set to launch in South Korea in 2025, after years of the feature being disabled in the country. According to a press release translation by…

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…