China’s DeepSeek Launches Next-Gen AI Model: Here’s What Makes It Different
Chinese startup DeepSeek, which sent Silicon Valley into a frenzy when it launched its first model R1 out of nowhere last year, has released a new experimental model, DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp. The…
DJI Loses Lawsuit over Classification as Chinese Military Company
A federal judge has rejected drone maker DJI’s efforts to get off a Department of Defense (DoD) list of Chinese military companies. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman ruled…
Trump Approves TikTok Deal Through Executive Order, Vance Says Business Valued at $14 Billion
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, which officially approves a proposal that would keep TikTok alive in the U.S. According to Vice President JD Vance, the deal…
TikTok Child Data Protection Inadequate, Canadian Privacy Officials Say
A Canadian investigation has found that TikTok’s efforts to prevent children from using the app and to protect their personal data have been inadequate. The joint probe, conducted by Canada’s…
India Court Rejects X’s ‘Free Speech’ Argument, Backs Government Takedown Powers
An Indian court has dismissed an attempt by Elon Musk’s X to challenge the Indian government’s content takedown orders, ruling that the social media platform, as a foreign company, does…
After India, OpenAI Launches Its Affordable ChatGPT Go Plan in Indonesia
OpenAI is expanding its budget-friendly ChatGPT subscription plan beyond India, where it first launched a month ago. The company is now rolling out its ChatGPT Go paid plan in Indonesia…
Modi’s Tax Cuts Will Give India a Festive Spending Boost
Starting Monday, the daily economic burdens for millions of Indians are expected to ease slightly as staples like milk and bread, life-saving drugs, and medical insurance become tax-free. At the…
Trump and ByteDance Tout TikTok Deal Approval, but No Official Details Yet
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that a deal for the TikTok video platform, which would see it controlled by a consortium of U.S. investors, had been approved by Chinese…
Logitech’s G Pro X2 Superstrike Mouse Is Made to Give You Esports-Like Skills
Logitech has unveiled a new mouse, the G Pro X2 Superstrike, which is designed for esports athletes and built to help gamers improve their speed. The company says the mouse…
Samsung Smart Fridges Now Show Ads In Your Kitchen
Samsung has confirmed that its expensive smart fridges are now displaying ads on their built-in screens. A new software update rolled out earlier this week for the company’s Family Hub…
Australia Advises Social Media Platforms Against Universal Age Verification
Australian authorities stated on Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification from all account holders beginning in December. The directive comes ahead of a new law, the…
U.S. and China Strike Framework Agreement on TikTok Ownership
A framework agreement has been reached between the United States and China on the ownership of TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed after weekend trade talks in Madrid. The…
China Alleges Nvidia Broke Antitrust Rules After Initial Probe
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Monday that Nvidia violated the country’s anti-monopoly law, following a preliminary investigation into the chipmaker’s acquisition of Mellanox. The regulator said it…
Pokémon Unveils New Simulation Game ‘Pokopia,’ Echoing Animal Crossing Style
The September 12 Nintendo Direct delivered a curveball for Pokémon fans: Pokémon Pokopia, a new life simulation game coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The announcement was…
Apple Postpones iPhone Air Launch in China Over eSIM Approval Delays
Apple announced that its iPhone 17 series will officially launch worldwide on September 19, with preorders for most countries beginning this Friday. However, the iPhone Air — the first model…
Sony Launches ‘PlayStation Family’ App With New Parental Controls
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced Wednesday the release of PlayStation Family, a new parental controls app available on iOS and Android. The app consolidates existing features while adding new tools designed…
India Seeks Fast-Track EU Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Pressures
India is moving closer to sealing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said Tuesday, noting that around two-thirds of the deal’s chapters have…
Nepal Ends Social Media Ban Following Deadly Protests That Left 19 Dead
Nepal has lifted its controversial ban on social media platforms after it triggered mass protests that left at least 19 people dead and more than 100 injured. The unrest followed…
Xi Hosts ‘Axis of Upheaval’ Meeting in Beijing as Trump Left Out
China’s President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing on Tuesday, marking the first meeting of the three since the Ukraine…
Nepal PM Oli Resigns After Deadly Protests Over Social Media Ban
Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday after days of unrest triggered by a social media ban escalated into deadly violence and defiance of a nationwide curfew. Deadly…