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Microsoft Reports Servers Hacked by Chinese Groups

Microsoft has revealed that Chinese “threat actors” have compromised several on-premises SharePoint servers used by businesses, exploiting security flaws in the software to steal sensitive data. Details of the Attack…

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Confirms $44M Stolen in Hack

India’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has revealed that one of its internal operational accounts was compromised in a recent hack, resulting in the theft of millions in cryptocurrency. Incident Involved…

Spyware Exploits Starlink Name to Deceive Iranians Seeking Unfiltered Internet

Cybersecurity firm Lookout has identified an Android-based spyware program impersonating the Starlink brand to trick internet users in Iran into installing malicious software. Spyware Linked to Iranian State-Sponsored Group MuddyWater…

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Remain in Office Despite Election Defeat

Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba pledged to remain in office on Monday despite his ruling coalition suffering significant losses in the upper house elections. The disappointing results have led some members…

Tesla Loses Appeal Among India’s Loyal Fans Despite Musk’s Delivery

Tesla officially opened its first showroom in India this week, but the excitement among early supporters is notably muted. Vishal Gondal, a longtime Tesla enthusiast who prebooked a Model 3…

TikTok Simplifies Finding Songs on Musician Profiles

TikTok has become one of the most influential platforms for discovering new music. When a musician’s song goes viral on TikTok, it often leads to a noticeable rise in followers…

Samsung Chief Cleared of Fraud by South Korea’s Supreme Court

Lee Jae-yong, Samsung’s de facto leader and grandson of the company’s founder, has been cleared of fraud charges by South Korea’s Supreme Court, concluding a lengthy legal battle. The charges…

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…