India’s Satellite Constellation Plan Gains Interest from 30 Companies
India’s initiative to establish home-grown Earth observation (EO) satellite constellations has drawn interest from 30 companies, marking a significant step in reducing dependence on foreign data for critical applications like…
China’s Dahua Technology Ends Xinjiang Projects
China’s Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a leading video surveillance equipment manufacturer, announced its decision to exit five government projects in the Xinjiang region. According to a filing on Monday with the…
China’s CATL Launches EV Chassis With Safety as the Key Feature
China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery manufacturer, has unveiled an EV chassis designed to prioritize safety. The platform, called “Panshi” (or “Bedrock”), can reportedly endure a frontal impact…
Spotify Denies Drake’s Claims of Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Streams
Spotify has responded sharply to legal claims by Drake, who alleged the streaming platform and Universal Music Group (UMG) artificially boosted Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The platform dismissed…
Chinese EV Maker Nio Debuts Firefly Cars to Challenge Mini and Smart
Nio, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has unveiled its Firefly-branded small car, designed to compete with BMW’s Mini and Mercedes-Benz’s Smart. The announcement, made by CEO William Li at…
Growth in China’s Foldable Smartphone Market Slows This Year
China’s foldable smartphone market is losing momentum in shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research. While the country is projected to account for over half of global foldable handset shipments in…
White House Investigates Alleged Unfair Practices in China’s Semiconductor Industry
The White House has directed the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to investigate China’s semiconductor industry for potential anti-competitive practices. This move stems from allegations that China’s policies…
Hong Kong AI Model Beats Doctors in Diagnosing Eye Diseases
Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have developed VisionFM, an artificial intelligence (AI) model that excels in diagnosing and predicting various eye conditions. This AI-driven advancement demonstrated…
Misrated Apps on App Store Raise Child Safety Concerns
Child safety groups Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action have raised concerns about Apple’s App Store policies, highlighting over 200 apps rated as appropriate for young children despite containing content deemed…
OpenAI Services Face Second Major Outage in December
OpenAI experienced its second major service outage this December, impacting ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API. The outage began on Thursday at 11 a.m. PT and persisted for over four…
Bluesky Launches Trending Topics in Test Phase
Bluesky has begun testing a trending topics feature on its platform, providing users a glimpse into popular discussions. The feature, introduced on Christmas, is available globally on both the desktop…
Apple Takes a Stand in Google’s Antitrust Battle Over $20 Billion Search Engine Deal
Apple has stepped into Google’s high-stakes antitrust trial, aiming to defend its billion-dollar revenue-sharing agreement with the search giant, according to Reuters. This arrangement ensures Google remains the default search…
Passengers Share Alarming Experiences in Waymo Robotaxis
Waymo’s driverless taxis are encountering unexpected roadblocks—not from technology, but from humans. As The Washington Post reports, some passengers have faced harassment and safety concerns that highlight the challenges of…
Former Huawei Recruit Announces Breakthrough in Humanoid Robot Production
Shanghai-based Agibot, founded by Peng Zhihui in February 2023, has reached a critical milestone by commencing mass production of humanoid robots. Peng, a former Huawei Technologies recruit under its “Genius…
YouTube Begins Efforts to Remove Misleading Videos in India
YouTube is set to crack down on videos with misleading titles and thumbnails, beginning its efforts in India. The platform, known for its vast library of user-generated content, aims to…
Chinese Expertise Powers Europe’s EV Battery Future as Northvolt Stumbles
Europe’s ambition to establish a robust electric vehicle (EV) battery industry remains alive, though increasingly tied to Chinese partnerships. Following the financial downfall of Swedish startup Northvolt, European battery initiatives…
Meta Eyes Displays for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses in Future Update
Meta is reportedly planning to integrate displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a move that could redefine how users interact with wearable technology. According to a report by the Financial…
Chinese Chipmaker Faces Blacklist as US Tightens Trade Restrictions
The U.S. government is preparing to blacklist Sophgo, a Chinese semiconductor company accused of indirectly supplying Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC)-made chips to Huawei, a source familiar with the matter…
TuSimple’s Journey Ends with CreateAI and a New Focus on Gaming
TuSimple, the company once known for its ambitious autonomous trucking projects, has officially transitioned to AI animation and gaming under its new name, CreateAI. This rebrand caps a significant pivot…
Japan Expected to Rule Against Google in Antitrust Investigation
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to conclude that Google has violated the country’s antitrust law in its search services, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The JFTC…