Perplexity Views India as a Strategic Shortcut in Competition with OpenAI
While OpenAI leads the AI scene in the U.S., Perplexity is making bold moves to capture the fast-growing Indian market. The search-focused AI startup is rapidly gaining millions of users…
Chinese Authorities Deploy New Tool to Hack Seized Phones and Extract Data
Security researchers warn that Chinese authorities are employing a new type of malware called Massistant to extract extensive data from confiscated phones. This includes access to text messages, chats from…
Labubu Isn’t the First Toy Craze—and Won’t Be the Last
Chinese toy maker Pop Mart is celebrating a huge financial win. The company expects its profits for the first half of this year to rise by at least 350% compared…
Uber Partners with China’s Baidu for Latest Robotaxi Venture
Uber has announced a new strategic partnership with Chinese tech giant Baidu to deploy thousands of Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the Uber platform across multiple international markets.…
Malaysia to Require Trade Permits for US AI Chips
Malaysia is playing an increasingly important role in the effort to stop advanced AI chips of U.S. origin from being exported to China. On Monday, the Malaysian Ministry of Investment,…
China’s Geely Takes Luxury EV Startup Zeekr Private
China’s Geely Auto is moving to take its luxury electric vehicle subsidiary, Zeekr, private just over a year after the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange. This…
Tesla Officially Launches in India Nine Years After Elon Musk’s Initial Tease
Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom, marking a significant milestone nearly nine years after CEO Elon Musk first hinted at the move…
Samsung Explores New Wearable Designs Including Earrings and Necklaces
After launching its first fitness-focused smart ring last year, Samsung is preparing to diversify its wearable lineup beyond smartwatches. The company is exploring new form factors such as glasses, earrings,…
India and China Work to Reset Relations, Approaching with Caution
After years of border tensions, India and China appear to be gradually moving toward improving relations, though significant challenges and mutual suspicions remain. Late last month, two senior Indian officials…
Samsung Introduces Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, Plus Affordable Z Flip7 FE in Foldable Range
Samsung continues its foldable tradition with two premium models and, for the first time, adds a budget-friendly option. The new Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 carry the flagship torch, while…
Elon Musk’s X Reports Indian Government Ordered Block of Over 2,000 Accounts, Including Reuters
Elon Musk’s social media platform X announced Tuesday that the Indian government demanded the immediate blocking of 2,355 accounts within the country, including the main Reuters account and ReutersWorld. Government’s…
Japan Deems Trump’s Latest Tariff Move ‘Regrettable’ Amid Global Deadline Pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent tariff letters, which threaten steep duties on several countries including key allies, have caused shock and regret among affected nations, even as many remain hopeful…
Bluesky Users Can Now Customize Notifications, Including Alerts from Favorite Accounts
On Monday, Bluesky announced three updates aimed at improving how users manage notifications, giving them greater control over what alerts they receive and helping to declutter their notification center. Tailor…
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Leak Reveals Specifications, Bands, and Pricing
With Samsung Galaxy Unpacked just days away, fresh details have emerged about the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 series. As usual, leaks have been pouring in ahead of the July 9…
X Blocks Reuters Accounts in India
The main Reuters news account and the Reuters World account were inaccessible to users in India on Saturday evening. Access was restored on Sunday. Indian users trying to access the…
Trump Announces Trade Agreement with Vietnam
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. will impose 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam as part of a new trade agreement reached in last-minute negotiations. Previously, Vietnamese…
Microsoft Shuts Down Local Operations in Pakistan
Microsoft has announced it will close its direct operations in Pakistan, marking the end of its 25-year presence in the country. The company will now serve Pakistani customers through resellers…
U.S. Eases Chip Software Restrictions on China Signaling Trade Truce
The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…
Iran Passes Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. New…
US Officials Warn Iranian Cyberattacks Continue Despite Ceasefire
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the risk of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, federal cybersecurity officials and the FBI warned Monday. Persistent Cyber Threats…