Latest technology news, product announcements, AI developments, gadget updates and major trends shaping the technology industry.
With billions of smartphones in circulation, the device is transforming from a user interface into a pivotal component of decentralised networks, empowering users with secure wallets and advancing financial inclusion through innovative blockchain applications. The smartphone has become one of…
Global smartphone shipments fell again in the second quarter of 2026 amid ongoing memory chip shortages, with costs rising and demand weakening, prompting forecasts of a deeper market contraction into 2027. Global smartphone shipments fell again in the second quarter…
Nvidia collaborates with major financial firms to inject over $500bn into AI infrastructure, marking a significant shift from hardware supplier to central capital flow organiser within the AI economy. Nvidia has moved deeper into the financing side of the artificial…
Apple is reconsidering its hardware shipment forecasts for 2026 due to a widening DRAM shortage impacting manufacturer capacity, driven by AI infrastructure demand and complex global supply issues, prompting product strategy adjustments and new sourcing efforts. Apple is trimming its…
Nvidia is in talks to facilitate a potential $500 billion investment in AI chip, power, and data centre infrastructure, signalling a significant shift towards financing AI as a vital industrial asset with major private sector backing. Nvidia is deepening its…
Chinese domestic suppliers are expected to dominate over 90% of their AI chip market this year, as US export limits accelerate the country’s self-reliance, with Nvidia’s market share slipping sharply but still attempting to maintain a presence. Analysts expect Nvidia…
Motorola set to unveil the Moto G Max in India on August 14, featuring a massive 7,000mAh battery promising up to three days of usage, challenging endurance norms in the competitive smartphone segment. Motorola will bring the Moto G Max…
Honor embarks on a transformative journey from smartphone manufacturer to a holistic AI device ecosystem company, unveiling innovative connected devices and cloud-linked services at Mobile World Congress 2026. HONOR is recasting itself as a global AI device ecosystem company, signalling…
Following last month’s implementation of stringent policies, thousands of Chinese users face the loss of their emotionally intimate AI companions, prompting protests and questions about the social impact of artificial emotional bonds. Li Linlin cried for days after China’s biggest…
China’s tech sector has transformed over a decade from manufacturing hub to a powerhouse of consumer platforms, AI and electric vehicles, challenging Western dominance despite ongoing hurdles in semiconductor self-sufficiency. China’s technology sector has moved from imitation to competition in…
India’s parliament passes a tax amendment bill affirming that Unified Payments Interface transactions will stay free for users, alleviating concerns over potential fees as the government aims to boost digital payment infrastructure and attract foreign investment. India’s parliament has passed…
Chinese media and policymakers are recognising a subtle shift in India’s stance towards Chinese capital, balancing scepticism with pragmatic engagement, amid ongoing trade and border discussions. China’s economic commentary on India is settling into a more complex pattern: scepticism about…
