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As the rivalry moves beyond software into manufacturing and infrastructure, the US restricts foreign robotics, while China consolidates its global lead in production, setting the stage for a new strategic battleground. The contest between the United States and China over…
A Nigerian social media figure has used a video from an Apple Store in China to alert local vendors about potential price hikes for the newly launched iPhone 18, igniting ongoing debates over import costs and profiteering. Apple’s latest launch…
India’s semiconductor strategy is shifting from focusing solely on fabrication plants to developing a full-spectrum industrial ecosystem, encompassing design, packaging, R&D, and talent, with strong international interest and government backing. India’s semiconductor push is moving beyond the narrow goal of…
The launch of Apple’s affordable MacBook Neo has sharpened competition in the budget ultraportable segment, prompting rivals to sharpen their offerings and redefine value in 2026’s laptop market. Apple’s entry-level MacBook Neo has quickly become a reference point in the…
The Thai government has halted 166 data-centre projects amid plans to introduce a unified national framework, reflecting concerns over resource use and sustainability as it aims to boost eco-friendly digital infrastructure. Thailand has halted progress on 166 data-centre projects while…
Chinese researchers have achieved an early route to sub-3-nanometre chip production using older DUV equipment, challenging US-led export controls and demonstrating a potential Sanctions-resistant alternative to advanced semiconductor fabrication. Chinese researchers have reported an early route to sub-3-nanometre chip manufacturing…
Small and medium-sized businesses across Pakistan are increasingly adopting social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp as primary sales channels, prompting a surge in demand for outsourced customer support and business services. Pakistani small and medium-sized businesses are…
India’s smartphone exports have reached a record $13.34 billion in four months, driven primarily by shipments to the US, signalling its growing role in global supply chains and Apple’s increasing manufacturing presence. India’s smartphone exports have risen to a record…
A new HCLTech report reveals that enterprises are increasingly reliant on semiconductors, with integration now surpassing supply as the chief challenge, prompting a strategic shift towards collaborative development and long-term capabilities. HCLTech says enterprises are moving into a new phase…
The GSMA warns that the rapid growth of AI infrastructure may exacerbate the global digital gap, as soaring memory prices threaten affordability of entry-level smartphones for lower-income populations, potentially stalling mobile internet adoption. The GSMA has warned that the rapid…
The Indian government plans a significant policy boost for chip design firms under Semicon 2.0, with a focus on scaling innovation, talent, and manufacturing capacity to accelerate the nation’s semiconductor ambitions. India’s chip design startups are set to receive a…
In 2026, US state authorities have shifted towards assertive policing of privacy laws, scrutinising data collection and sharing practices more aggressively amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. State privacy enforcement has moved decisively from rule-making into active policing in 2026,…
