Labubu Projected to Earn $1 Billion in 2025
Pop Mart, the Chinese company behind Labubu, revealed its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing just how massive the demand has become for the quirky plush monster.…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Labels South Korea a ‘Faithful Dog’ of Washington
North Korea has escalated its rhetoric against South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae Myung, calling his outreach to Pyongyang a “pipedream” as he prepares for his first summit with U.S.…
Apple Boosts iPhone Output in India Amid U.S. Concerns Over Russia
The White House has turned its attention to India’s purchases of Russian oil, warning of new tariffs if the practice continues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that India could…
Tesla Launches Model YL 6-Seater in China
Tesla has officially introduced the Model YL, a six-seater version of its popular SUV, but for now, the release is exclusive to China. The Model YL stretches to 4,976 millimeters…
Android Now Lets You Delete Sent Texts
Everyone has experienced that moment of regret after sending a text — whether it went to the wrong person or just shouldn’t have been sent at all. Now, Android users…
Intel Secures $2 Billion Investment From SoftBank
Intel and SoftBank announced on Monday that the Japanese conglomerate will invest $2 billion in the U.S. chipmaker. SoftBank is purchasing Intel’s common stock at $23 per share, just below…
Shein May Shift Back to China to Secure Hong Kong IPO Approval
Shein is considering relocating its base from Singapore back to China as it seeks Beijing’s approval for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), according to a Bloomberg report…
Shein, Temu Face Price Increases After Trump Ends $800 Import Exemption
Starting August 29, a trade rule that allowed low-value packages to enter the United States without duties will officially end. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald…
Perplexity Adds Live Earnings Call Transcripts for Indian Stocks
AI startup Perplexity is upgrading its Finance dashboard with live transcriptions of quarterly earnings calls from Indian public companies. The update also includes a calendar that highlights upcoming post-results conference…
Linktree Goes Offline in India, Cause Unclear
Linktree, the widely used link-in-bio platform, has been inaccessible across India for several days. The sudden outage has left both users and the company itself in the dark, with no…
Australian Lawyer Says Sorry for AI Errors in Murder Trial
A senior defense lawyer in Australia has apologized to a judge after filing legal submissions containing fabricated quotes and nonexistent case judgments generated by artificial intelligence. The incident took place…
China Gives Nvidia and AMD a Polite Rejection
Nvidia and AMD have reached an agreement with the U.S. government to remove restrictions on selling their lower-tier artificial intelligence chips to China. In exchange, both companies will pay Washington…
China Imposes 75.8% Tariffs on Canadian Canola
China has announced a preliminary 75.8% tariff on Canadian canola, following an anti-dumping investigation launched last year in response to Canada’s 100% tariff on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). The Ministry…
New UK Internet Safety Law Sparks Backlash in Britain and the U.S.
A newly enforced U.K. law mandating age verification on adult sites and certain other online platforms has triggered a backlash from both domestic internet users and international critics, including U.S.…
Chinese State Media Claims Nvidia H20 Chips Unsafe for China
An account affiliated with China’s state broadcaster CCTV has warned that Nvidia’s chips may present security concerns, following Beijing’s heightened scrutiny over potential backdoor access. In a post published on…
South Korea Embarks on Ambitious AI Journey to Compete Globally
South Korea has enlisted some of its largest corporations and promising startups to create a national foundational AI model built primarily on domestic technology. The initiative is part of Seoul’s…
U.S. Charges Two Chinese Nationals for Illegal Shipment of Nvidia AI Chips to China
Two Chinese nationals in California, Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang, both 28, have been arrested and charged with illegally exporting tens of millions of dollars’ worth of artificial intelligence chips,…
India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Threat Over Russian Oil Imports
India has stated it is being “targeted” by the United States and the European Union for its imports of Russian oil. The country’s foreign ministry issued a statement late Monday…
Nintendo Increases Original Switch Console Prices Citing ‘Market Conditions’
Nintendo has announced a price increase for its original Nintendo Switch game consoles, with the changes taking effect on August 3. The company stated that the price hikes are a…
Nintendo Sells Over 6 Million Switch 2 Consoles, Working to Prevent Shortages
Nintendo is maintaining its sales predictions for the first year of the Switch 2, despite the console’s performance exceeding the company’s own expectations. According to its latest financial results, the…