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Dreame Technology leverages Amazon’s upcoming sale to significantly slash prices on its robot vacuums and lifestyle products, aiming to strengthen its foothold in India’s competitive market amid heavy discounting. Amazon’s Great Freedom Festival sale, due to begin on 7 August,…
Apple is preparing for a new wave of high-priced iPhone models this autumn, alongside efforts to make their premium devices more accessible through upgraded trade-in values and leasing programmes, signalling a shift towards a more upmarket and flexible pricing approach.…
Rising demand for memory in AI data centres is causing prices for laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles to soar, threatening broader shifts in the consumer technology market despite stagnating sales and delayed upgrades. The bill for consumer electronics is rising…
US markets experienced mixed outcomes as investors navigated a busy earnings season, sector rotations, and positive signs from the labour market, with Nvidia’s AI leadership adding to market momentum. US stocks ended Thursday with a mixed tone as investors digested…
The European Union’s new AI transparency rules, effective from August 2, introduce mandatory labelling for synthetic content and AI interactions, aiming to enhance trust and accountability, with hefty fines for non-compliance. The European Union’s new transparency rules for artificial intelligence…
Retail sourcing strategies are increasingly prioritising resilience over cost-cutting, as global tensions and rising manufacturing hubs like India and Vietnam reshape supply networks amid volatile markets and policy uncertainties. Retail sourcing is shifting away from a narrow focus on cutting…
Industry experts and telecom representatives question the practicality of India’s proposed 5G network slicing rules, raising concerns over potential favouritism towards premium users and enforcement challenges as TRAI gradually navigates the complex regulatory landscape. Telecom industry representatives are questioning whether…
Maryland, New Jersey and Connecticut pioneer legislation to curb the use of personal data in determining retail prices, amid wider debates on privacy and fair trading practices in the US. Maryland, New Jersey and Connecticut have become the first states…
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward a suite of bills aimed at enhancing children’s safety online and regulating artificial intelligence in products for minors, sparking debate over privacy rights and industry responsibility. The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and…
Major Russian tech firms advocate for changes in data legislation, arguing current restrictions on anonymised information hinder artificial intelligence innovation amid rapid regulatory shifts. Russia’s big data industry is urging the digital development ministry to loosen rules on anonymised information,…
Comments from Apple CEO Tim Cook indicate ongoing supply constraints in the memory chip industry, supporting increased pricing and margins for suppliers like Micron amid AI-driven demand and limited supply. Micron Technology has given back some of this year’s sharp…
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 series, including a new Pro model, signals a strategic shift with four-device lineup featuring high-end hardware and camera enhancements, poised for early 2027 launch. Samsung’s next flagship line is taking shape around an unfamiliar addition: the…
