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India is moving towards tighter oversight of AI-driven customer service chatbots, with plans to penalise firms that hinder complaint resolution, amid wider regulatory crackdowns on digital accessibility and service standards. India is moving towards tighter oversight of AI chatbots used…
OnePlus’s withdrawal from North American and European markets is sparking a reassessment among users, with Motorola emerging as the primary alternative amid a broader industry restructuring and changing consumer preferences. OnePlus users in the US are being pushed towards a…
Chinese contract chipmaker SMIC increases production and invests further as soaring AI demand strains current capacity, highlighting a strategic shift and rising profitability in the global semiconductor landscape. SMIC is moving to expand production as demand for mature-node chips tied…
Global memory shortages are pushing up the prices of streaming sticks and boxes, prompting industry shifts as manufacturers pass costs onto consumers or reduce device capabilities. The age of the bargain streaming stick is ending fast, and the change is…
Smartphone shipments in the Middle East excluding Turkey fell by 19% in Q2 2026 due to higher costs and weaker consumer confidence, with a notable shift towards higher-end devices and resilience in the UAE and Qatar. Smartphone shipments across the…
Washington escalates its crackdown on transshipment practices, singling out India and over 40 countries for alleged attempts to route Chinese goods around US tariffs, amid ongoing trade negotiations and policy shifts. Washington has escalated its scrutiny of transshipment, issuing a…
ChangXin Memory Technologies has become the world’s fourth-largest memory chip producer amid a global shortage driven by AI demand, with supply constraints expected to persist until at least 2030, impacting consumer electronics and industries worldwide. The global shortage of memory…
Despite enhanced protections and tighter controls, Android devices face increasingly sophisticated attacks, prompting Google to bolster its defence mechanisms and user safety measures in 2025. Android remains far more resilient than it once was, but it is not invulnerable. Security…
New US visa restrictions are prompting a significant shift in global technology talent, with Indian and Chinese professionals reconsidering their career paths amid increasing costs and uncertainty, potentially reshaping the international tech industry landscape. Donald Trump’s tightening of H-1B rules…
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone during its September event, with the final timing possibly shifting to September 9, 2026, as the company follows a strategic calendar pattern.…
OnePlus’s decision to cease launching new phones in the US and Europe marks a major shift for Android users, raising questions over support, repairability, and the future of premium smartphones in these regions. OnePlus’s retreat from the US and Europe…
Despite increased measures from browser developers and regulators, canvas fingerprinting continues to adapt and thrive, raising ongoing privacy concerns amid the shifting policy landscape. Canvas fingerprinting is a browser identification method that profiles the way a machine renders content rather…
