China Partially Eases Ban on Japanese Seafood Imports
China has decided to lift its two-year ban on seafood imports from most regions of Japan, a restriction initially imposed over concerns about treated wastewater released from the Fukushima nuclear…
Acer Unveils Two New Chromebook Plus Models Featuring Free Google AI Pro Plan
Acer announced Thursday that buyers of its new Chromebook Plus lineup—including the Chromebook Plus 514, Chromebook Plus 516, Spin 714, and Enterprise 514—will receive a complimentary 12-month subscription to Google’s…
TikTok Tests Its Own Take on Instagram’s ‘Broadcast Channels’
TikTok is testing a new messaging tool called “bulletin boards,” allowing brands and creators to share public, one-to-many messages with their followers. This feature closely resembles Instagram’s broadcast channels, which…
Honda Launches Cargo E-Bike Delivery Service
Electric cargo bikes offer a way to reduce emissions and ease urban traffic congestion caused by delivery trucks. Honda plans to transform last-mile delivery through its Fastport eQuad, combining hardware…
Xiaomi Shares Surge to Record Highs Following Strong Response to New EV Undercutting Tesla
Shares of China’s Xiaomi, listed in Hong Kong, jumped more than 5% on Friday, reaching a record high just one day after the company unveiled its new electric vehicle that…
TikTok’s Parent Company ByteDance Closes Brief Book Publishing Arm
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is winding down its book publishing imprint, 8th Note Press, according to industry reports. The press was launched in 2023 as an extension of…
Google Launches AI Mode for Users in India
Google has launched its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, for users in India. Currently in an experimental phase, the feature requires users to opt in via Search Labs. Users…
Tesla Secures First Contract to Build China’s Largest Grid-Scale Battery Power Plant
Tesla has signed its first deal to build a grid-scale battery power plant in China, marking a significant move amid ongoing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The U.S. company…
Iran Claims Internet Shutdown Aimed at Preventing Cyberattacks
Earlier this week, almost everyone in Iran lost internet access in what was described as a “near-total national internet blackout.” At first, it was unclear who ordered the shutdown or…
Samsung Seeks to Close Gap with Chinese Rivals in Thin Foldable Phones as Apple Prepares to Enter Market
Samsung plans to unveil a thinner version of its flagship foldable smartphone, with a launch likely scheduled for next month. This move aims to keep pace with Chinese rivals, particularly…
VPN Usage in Iran Surges 700% Amid Internet Restrictions
Following recent Israeli airstrikes, Iran imposed internet restrictions last week to control digital access amid rising tensions. Despite these efforts, Iranians are finding ways to stay connected using VPNs. VPN…
Honda Enters Cargo Delivery Micromobility Market
Strolling through bustling cities like New York or Amsterdam, you might spot small four-wheeled electric cargo carriers zipping through bike lanes. These battery-assisted vehicles, known as e-quads, are gaining traction…
Google to Expand AI-Driven Fraud Detection and Security in India
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India to enhance its AI-led efforts to detect fraud and combat scams across the country. India is Google’s largest market outside the United…
Taiwan Blacklists Huawei and SMIC, Deepening Alignment with U.S. Trade Policy
Taiwan has placed China’s major chipmakers Huawei and SMIC on its trade blacklist, signaling a significant move to align more closely with U.S. trade restrictions amid escalating tensions with Beijing.…
Nvidia Removes China from Its Revenue and Profit Forecasts
Nvidia does not expect the U.S. government to ease its chip export restrictions to China anytime soon. CEO Jensen Huang confirmed to CNN on Thursday that the company will exclude…
Trade tensions fail to deter Chinese companies from expanding into the U.S.
Chinese tech firms are aggressively expanding globally, with the largest stock offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR board spotlighting the U.S. as a key market alongside China. Shenzhen-based Insta360, a competitor…
China prepared to eliminate all tariffs on imports from Africa
China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The decision was unveiled at a China-Africa cooperation meeting,…
UN nuclear watchdog board declares Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations
On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, representing 35 nations, formally declared Iran in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations for the first time in nearly…
Following Google, Meta also parts ways with public policy head in India
Meta’s head of public policy in India, Shivnath Thukral, is stepping down after nearly seven and a half years at the company and just over three years leading policy for…
Air India confirms plane crash kills at least 241; one passenger survives
At least 241 people lost their lives when an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad in western India, the airline confirmed.…