Smarter access-point handoffs, better scheduling, fewer stalls Wi-Fi 8 will be a step change in connectivity, if Intel can be believed, and will be able to adapt intelligently to local conditions to deliver a reliable service without the slowdowns users often experience when the network is congested.…
You might be shocked at how many 'vampire devices' could be in your home, silently draining power.
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, has partnered with semiconductor developer Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics to form a new automotive chip firm in Beijing. CATL-owned Wending Investment, Guoxin Micro subsidiary Tongxin Micro and five affiliates have agreed to establish Tongxin Micro Technology with a registered capital of 300 million yuan (US$43 million), according to a Thursday filing to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. With its 153...
Running out of iPhone space? Don't panic-buy a new phone or more iCloud+. Here's how to free up space fast.
The Chinese commerce ministry’s latest remarks on the TikTok deal in the US signalled acceptance rather than approval, as Beijing “hopes” the arrangement will comply with Chinese laws and strike a balance between rival interests, analysts say. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce, which oversees trade and export controls, declared its position a week after TikTok announced the formation of a joint venture, controlled by a consortium of American investors, that would take over its operations in the...
Savvy countries will discover there’s a way to mitigate the harm incurred by Trump’s tariffs—and it’ll boost their own economies while making goods cheaper too.
Everything you hated about text adventure games is now being sold as a productivity tool Opinion When Microsoft recently decided to open source the seminal text adventure game Zork, I contemplated revisiting it during the festive season... until I realized I've spent much of 2025 experiencing the worst of such games when using AI chatbots.…
The Oura Ring 4 is one of the best products I've tested; however, it's also quite expensive. Here's how to decide between the newest model and its predecessor.
A 98-inch TV can help create a truly cinema-like experience in the comfort of your own home. We've tested the best from brands like Hisense, TCL, and Sony.
China’s biggest tech companies and a clutch of fast-rising consumer electronics brands are battling for coveted sponsorship slots at the Spring Festival Gala, as intensifying competition in artificial intelligence turns the country’s most watched television broadcast into a rare nationwide marketing battleground. Major players including ByteDance, Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group Holding had all held discussions with state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) over high-stakes...
The OnePlus Buds 4 offer flagship-level active noise cancellation for a budget-friendly price.
Shanghai, China’s financial and tech hub, is aiming to foster over 200 open-source projects over the next two years as part of the city’s ambitious road map to build a world-class ecosystem amid the heated AI race with the US. By 2027, the city would see the establishment of one to two “internationally influential open-source communities”, along with 100 companies focused on related technologies and over 200 high-quality open-source projects, according to an action plan unveiled on Thursday by...
The 15-inch Skylight Calendar smart display has made a huge impact on keeping track of events, meetings, and even household chores.
A look at whether AI shopping agents will reach Southeast Asia anytime soon, alongside a list of startups staying profitable into 2026.
Five individuals, including a former Samsung Electronics executive, were detained, while five others were released on bail.
As schools and universities take varying stances on AI, some teachers believe the tech can democratize tutoring. Here's how - and where the drawbacks lie.
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From January to November, exports climbed 12.6% year-on-year, while imports rose 12.4%, leaving a deficit of US$5.0 billion.
The flagship QM8K combines OLED-level picture quality with an accessible price point.
Reuters: Chinese government data: shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones, primarily iPhones, rose 128.4% YoY in November 2025 to 6.93M units — Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones, including Apple's (AAPL.O) iPhones, rose 128.4% in China in November from the same month last year …
The lack of trust that leads to outsourcing can be expensive On Call Y2K December 26th is a holiday across much of the Reg-reading world, but it's also a Friday – the day on which we present a fresh instalment of On Call, the reader-contributed column that recounts your tales of tech support encounters and exasperation.…
Huawei is reportedly in talks with potential customers over possible supply arrangements.
We've compiled a list of investors that are pouring money into Southeast Asia’s software-as-a-service startups.
Automakers will need to make technical changes to newly produced vehicles to meet the requirements.
The new GPU was designed by Samsung engineers, though it still uses AMD’s Radeon DNA architecture under license.
Hong Kong is emerging as a neutral hub bridging the technological strengths of East and West while leveraging its robust education and financial systems to drive the next wave of artificial intelligence transformation in businesses, according to PwC executives. As companies worldwide pushed to move AI from isolated experiments to capabilities deployed at scale, not just to solve problems but to unlock new revenue opportunities, Hong Kong was “well‑positioned” to harness the technology’s...
Coupang identified a former employee as the suspect and said the individual confessed to accessing customer data.
Naomi Nix / Washington Post: Internal documents show Instagram's aggressive campaign to win back teens, including by boosting teen-friendly influencers, adjusting its algorithm, and more — The company pursued a yearslong strategy to win teens back even after critics said it wasn't safe, records show.
Ben Schoon / 9to5Google: A Google support page in Hindi says the company plans to roll out an option to let users change their Gmail addresses while retaining all data and services — For quite some time now, Google has allowed users to change their account email address if they are using a third-party email address …
In December, Doubao reached 155 million weekly active users, nearly double that of its closest rival.
The incentive is linked to the company’s sales value for FY25 and follows the terms of the PLI-auto scheme set by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
The partnership was scheduled for September 2025 to March 2026, but was halted due to safety alerts from the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia.
The world’s largest contract chipmaker began full-scale production in December 2024 and is building a second plant nearby, set to start in late 2027.
Authorities are continuing to examine the details and circumstances of the incident.
Most of the new funding will be included in the regular budget to provide more stable support.
China's new venture capital funds will target investments in advanced tech sectors, with over US$7.1 billion each.
Their superconducting quantum computer, Zuchongzhi 3.2, was able to correct errors more effectively, making the system more stable.
As demand for its credit scoring tool grows, the company expects the AI-powered SaaS product to generate more revenue than its rent-to-own program.
Taiwan's industrial production has risen for 21 consecutive months, reaching a record high for November.
Chinese drugmakers have signed a late-year burst of out-licensing agreements with overseas partners, underlining China’s growing role as a source of novel medicines as multinational pharma groups hunt for new assets. Jacobio Pharmaceuticals said it expected to receive an upfront payment of US$100 million from AstraZeneca, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on December 21. The British-Swedish drugmaker was paying for exclusive rights to research, develop, register, manufacture...
The Bria will be sold in three versions, priced between US$28,600 and US$36,500.
Fenglong manufactures engines for garden tools, automotive components, and machine pressure-control systems.
Israeli startup valuations surged, with series A rounds seeing a 43% rise, fueled by AI and cybersecurity.
Coupang said it recovered all devices involved and deleted the stored data, adding that no payment or login details were accessed.
Rafe Rosner-Uddin / Financial Times: The top 10 US tech billionaires collectively added $550B+ to their combined net worth in 2025, reaching $2.5T by December 24, up from $1.9T at the year's start — Elon Musk stays on top as Nvidia's Jensen Huang powers up the rankings on an AI-fuelled surge in fortunes
We've compiled a list of investors pouring money into India’s AI startups.
Huawei, based in Shenzhen, recently sold over 10,000 units of its AI-powered plush toy Smart Hanhan in the first week after launch.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange’s recent reforms are prompting private companies to reconsider smaller, fast-track public offerings.
Waymo's Gemini AI assistant is designed to answer questions and control in-cabin functions.
Total phone shipments in the country rose 1.9% to 30.2 million units during the same period.