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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…

SkyeChip Launches Malaysia’s First Edge AI Processor

Malaysia has announced a major breakthrough in its technology ambitions with the launch of its first locally designed edge AI processor. The Launch of MARS1000 Chip design company SkyeChip revealed…

Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion Through 2028

Hyundai Motor Group has raised its investment commitment in the United States to $26 billion between 2025 and 2028, increasing its previous pledge by $5 billion. The automaker says the…

Trump’s 50% Tariff on India Takes Effect as Modi Pushes Self-Reliance

A new round of U.S. tariffs targeting India came into force Wednesday, with President Donald Trump imposing a 50% duty on a wide range of goods. The penalties include a…

Hong Kong Banks Pressed to Streamline Hiring to Lure Talent

Banks in Hong Kong are facing growing criticism from recruitment experts who say lengthy and complicated hiring procedures are pushing top candidates to competitors. Robert Sheffield, managing director for China…

Intel Warns Trump Deal Poses Risks to Shareholders and Global Sales

Intel has warned of potential “adverse reactions” from investors, employees, and international partners following the Trump administration’s decision to take a 10% stake in the company. In a Securities and…