Latest technology news, product announcements, AI developments, gadget updates and major trends shaping the technology industry.
Apple has increased trade-in values for its iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches in the US, offering consumers better incentives amid product refreshes and rising component costs, including higher trade-in credits for older models and select Android phones. Apple has…
A shift in the gaming hardware market sees recent console price hikes leading to rising second-hand values, breaking longstanding patterns of depreciation since launch. For years, buying a console at launch almost guaranteed a loss a few years later, with…
China’s July export figures defy slowing economic growth, buoyed by surging semiconductor shipments and sustained global demand for Chinese electronic goods, particularly in AI infrastructure sectors. China’s trade figures for July showed the country’s export machine still running strongly, even…
Xiaomi introduces the Redmi 17 and Redmi 17 5G in the Netherlands and Belgium, emphasising long battery life, expansive displays, and affordable performance, reflecting a broader shift towards endurance-driven smartphones in 2026. Xiaomi has brought the REDMI 17 series to…
A new survey indicates that six in ten German companies are concerned about potential production disruptions due to China’s increased export restrictions on key raw materials, prompting industry to seek alternative sources and solutions. China’s tightening grip on key raw…
China’s July exports dipped slightly amid persistent global demand for electronics and green technology, signalling a rapid transformation towards advanced manufacturing sectors and changing global trade dynamics. China’s exports eased slightly in July even as overseas demand for high-tech electronics…
Malaysian tech observer Serm Teck Choon highlights China’s rapid rise from contributor to leader in artificial intelligence, robotics, and innovation, with a focus on expanding cooperation in Southeast Asia. China is increasingly being seen as a serious force in frontier…
A new GSMA report predicts the Asia-Pacific mobile industry will contribute US$1.4 trillion to the region’s economy by 2030, highlighting emerging challenges in digital trust, security, and sovereignty while underscoring accelerating investment in 5G and AI infrastructure. Mobile technologies and…
A dozen years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Make in India, the country has transformed into a global electronics manufacturing hub, with increased domestic production, exports, and employment, spearheaded by ambitious policies and strategic investments. When Narendra Modi launched…
India has refuted media reports suggesting it intends to import large volumes of ethanol from the United States, reaffirming its commitment to sourcing ethanol domestically as its blending programme advances and trade talks continue. India on Thursday pushed back against…
Chinese automaker BYD is ramping up the use of locally sourced components in its Indonesian-built cars, targeting a significant increase in domestic content to meet government goals and bolster local supply chains amid continued expansion plans. BYD is widening the…
Leaked details suggest Honor plans to launch its next performance-focused smartphone series, the Win 2, possibly with a groundbreaking Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, in October 2026 amid a jam-packed autumn Android flagship season. Honor may be preparing to…
