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Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority has fined ByteDance 153.7 million reais for unlawfully handling minors’ personal data, imposing strict measures to tighten safety protocols for young users on TikTok. Brazil’s data protection regulator has imposed a 153.7 million reais fine…
China is selectively slowing shipments of critical materials like germanium and quartz to Taiwan, intensifying supply pressures in sectors including optics, semiconductors, and aerospace amid strategic tensions. China is slowing or complicating shipments of germanium- and quartz-related materials to Taiwan,…
As Nvidia prepares to report soaring revenues driven by data centre sales and new chip platforms, investors are increasingly cautious about the company’s financing strategies and the timing of its next-generation processors amidst rising competition in AI hardware. Nvidia is…
Southeast Asia’s smartphone shipments declined 15% in Q2 2026, with rising prices and a shift towards premium devices reshaping the market landscape amid broader economic pressures. Southeast Asia’s smartphone market is moving deeper into a value-led cycle, with shipments falling…
While the GSMA’s SGP.32 v1.3 standard offers a promising shift towards flexible vehicle connectivity, industry adoption remains fragmented, with early deployments highlighting interoperability hurdles and the need for comprehensive lifecycle management. The GSMA’s publication of SGP.32 v1.3 on 28 May…
Amazon has increased the prices of its smart home and Kindle devices by up to 60%, citing rising memory and storage costs amid a broader industry trend driven by AI demand and supply shortages. Amazon has sharply lifted the prices…
German chip giant Infineon Technologies is set to acquire Bengaluru-based startup C2i Semiconductors, aiming to strengthen its position in AI power solutions and establish a new centre of excellence in India for digital power technologies, with the deal expected to…
Recent high-profile incidents, including a major insurer’s data breach and WazirX’s $230 million crypto hack, highlight how prompt and clear corporate responses are shaping public trust in India’s surveillance economy. Indian consumers have become increasingly sceptical of promises about data…
Omdia forecasts satellite IoT connections to skyrocket from 7.7 million in 2023 to nearly 198 million by 2035, driven by rapid adoption in automotive and industrial sectors amidst declining costs and expanding satellite networks. Omdia says satellite IoT is moving…
The Chinese e-commerce platform Pinduoduo is rapidly gaining market share in Malaysia through lower prices and vast low-cost product offerings, prompting concerns among local retailers and calls for stricter regulation amidst government interventions. Pinduoduo’s rapid rise in Malaysia is giving…
Apple is reportedly contemplating a substantial increase in the starting price of the iPhone 18 Pro, driven by soaring memory component costs and supply chain pressures. The move aims to balance pricing with new features while managing customer expectations ahead…
India’s gaming industry exceeded a billion dollars in revenue for the first time in 2025, driven by mobile growth and a burgeoning player base, with future expansion focusing on monetisation and genre diversification. India’s gaming market has moved past a…
