U.S. Designates Tencent and CATL as Military Companies, Shares Plunge
Tencent Holdings and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) have faced significant stock declines following their recent designation as “Chinese military companies” by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This…
Google Invests $1 Million in Innovative 3D Design App Rooms
Things, Inc., the company behind the interactive 3D design app Rooms, has announced a significant partnership with Google, which includes a $1 million investment. This funding comes on the heels…
Microsoft Implements Performance-Based Job Cuts Across Departments
Microsoft has announced that it will be reducing its workforce by a small percentage, affecting less than 1% of its employees across various departments. The company confirmed these performance-based job…
Volkswagen and Xpeng Unite to Revolutionize EV Charging in China
Volkswagen and Xpeng have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in China. The collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, will focus on developing…
Microsoft Unveils $3 Billion Investment in India’s Cloud and AI Sector
Microsoft has announced plans to invest an additional $3 billion to enhance its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) operations in India. This significant investment aims to further scale Microsoft’s offerings…
OnePlus 13: A Blend of Style, Durability, and Speed
The OnePlus 13 has officially arrived, bringing with it a sleek design and cutting-edge features that have captured the attention of the tech world. Unveiled on January 8, 2025, this…
Meta’s New Policy Sparks Controversy Over Free Expression and Hate Speech
Meta has announced significant changes to its hateful conduct policy, sparking widespread debate over the balance between free expression and the spread of hate speech. The company plans to remove…
Meta’s New Era: Zuckerberg Emulates Musk’s Playbook
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to adopt a new direction for the social media giant, drawing inspiration from Elon Musk’s approach at X, formerly known as Twitter. In a…
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: A Sneak Peek Into the Future of Smartphones
Samsung is set to unveil its highly anticipated S25 series at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, scheduled for January 22. The series promises several innovative features that could redefine smartphone…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to Deliver Keynote at CES After Stock Hits Record High
Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2025 on Monday, a platform where he’s expected to unveil new gaming chips and share the company’s strategy to…
Fubo Ends Lawsuit Against Disney with Hulu + Live TV Merger
Disney is shaking up the streaming industry with a bold new partnership. The company announced it will merge its Hulu + Live TV service with sports streaming platform Fubo. Disney…
UFC Leader Dana White Takes on Role as Meta Board Member
Meta has appointed UFC CEO Dana White to its board of directors, blending Zuckerberg’s passion for mixed martial arts with strategic preparations for the incoming Trump administration. The announcement places…
Singapore’s Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in Funding
Singapore-headquartered data center operator Digital Edge has secured over $1.6 billion in new funding to accelerate its expansion across Asia. The funding, a mix of equity and debt, will fuel…
YouTuber Legal Eagle Sues PayPal Over Honey Extension’s Affiliate Practices
Devin Stone, the lawyer behind the YouTube channel Legal Eagle, is suing PayPal over its Honey browser extension. Filed on December 29 in California’s Northern District Court, the lawsuit accuses…
Tesla’s Annual Deliveries Decline for the First Time
Tesla, the leading name in electric vehicles, has reported its first-ever year-over-year decline in annual deliveries, sparking concerns about the company’s performance in an increasingly competitive market. The automaker delivered…
China Becomes a Bright Spot for Tesla Amid Global Sales Dip
Tesla reported record-breaking sales in China for 2024, marking an 8.8% increase to over 657,000 vehicles sold in its second-largest market. This performance stands in contrast to the company’s first-ever…
Nick Clegg Steps Down from Meta After Seven Years
Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs and a prominent voice in shaping the company’s policies, has announced his departure after seven years. Clegg shared the news on X and…
WeChat and TikTok Secure Licences to Operate in Malaysia
Malaysia has officially licensed Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok to operate under a new social media regulation designed to address rising cybercrime. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced…
Market Share Caps for UPI Payments Deferred Until 2026
India’s decision to delay market share caps for unified payments interface (UPI) services will offer a reprieve to dominant players like Google Pay and Walmart-backed PhonePe. Initially scheduled to take…
Apple Discounts iPhones in China as Competition Heats Up
Apple has announced discounts of up to 500 yuan ($68.50) on its iPhone models in China, marking a rare move to maintain its foothold in the world’s largest smartphone market.…