Latest technology news, product announcements, AI developments, gadget updates and major trends shaping the technology industry.
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to tighten controls on foreign-produced grid equipment, potentially impacting the progress of AI-focused data centres amidst ongoing power infrastructure challenges. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over the US bulk-power…
IDC warns that the global smartphone market will experience its most significant downturn on record in 2026, with a 16.7% fall in shipments driven by memory chip shortages and rising costs, though foldable phones see promising growth due to premium…
Poland is set to introduce stringent regulations on green marketing and product durability, including comprehensive disclosures and anti-greenwashing measures, in line with EU Directive 2024/825, aimed at strengthening consumer rights during the ecological transition. Poland is preparing a significant tightening…
For the first time in Q2 2026, the average age of traded-in mobile devices in the US surpassed four years, signalling changing upgrade habits driven by higher costs and increased demand for refurbished phones, including premium wearables. US consumers are…
A surge in component costs and shrinking shipment forecasts are challenging low-cost handset sales, prompting consumers to turn to refurbished phones amid a struggling segment. The budget smartphone is becoming a harder sell. Nothing has removed the CMF Phone 2…
China is implementing stricter market-entry checks and quality controls for electric vehicles, focusing on innovative designs and autonomous systems, in response to rising safety concerns and industry growth challenges. China is moving to sharpen its grip on the fast-growing electric…
Kioxia and Sandisk plan to invest over $31 billion into new NAND flash production facilities in Japan over the next six years, signalling a strategic move to drive growth amid rising AI and data centre demands, with government support expected.…
Voltas strikes a 50:50 joint venture with early-stage Atomberg Technologies to produce domestic high-efficiency AC compressors in Chennai, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers and bolster supply chain resilience. Voltas has turned to Atomberg Technologies in a fresh attempt…
Transsion Holdings captures a third of the Philippine smartphone market in Q2 2026, outperforming long-established brands amid regional declines and shifting consumer demand upwards due to a global memory shortage. Transsion Holdings has strengthened its hold on the Philippine smartphone…
China showcases rapid advancements in humanoid robotics at Beijing competition, highlighting a shift from experimental designs to emerging industrial applications amid technological and ethical challenges. China’s rapid push into humanoid robotics was on display in Beijing this month, where the…
With software engineers earning six-figure salaries in Los Angeles, firms are increasingly turning to external teams to build, test, and deploy products rapidly, reshaping the local tech landscape amid soaring labour costs. Los Angeles engineering teams are operating in one…
South Africa’s recent allocation of the U6 GHz band marks a strategic shift towards mobile-centric connectivity, aiming to enhance 5G deployment and digital infrastructure amidst rising mobile internet dominance. South Africa has taken a major step in its spectrum policy…
