Former Dyson India managing director Ankit Jain is developing a premium consumer appliances startup in stealth mode, backed by Singapore-based BEENEXT, amid a growing Indian market for innovative household products. Former Dyson India managing director Ankit Jain is building a…
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp reports a significant second-quarter profit increase driven by rising AI-related chip orders, highlighting a rebound in the Chinese chip sector despite ongoing supply and geopolitical challenges. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp has reported a sharp rise in…
Despite a sharp regional decline in smartphone shipments, Apple continues to increase its share in the Middle East market, contrasting with the global downturn driven by supply constraints and geopolitical factors. Apple is drawing attention in a Middle East smartphone…
Bharti Airtel has withdrawn affordable prepaid options and increased prices, prompting trade groups to demand government intervention amid fears of rising ‘digital inflation’ affecting lower-income users. Bharti Airtel has removed several prepaid recharge options from August 12 and raised the…
China has decided to prolong anti-dumping tariffs on single-mode optical fibre imported from India for another five years, highlighting Beijing’s persistent use of trade measures to protect domestic industry amid evolving global trade tensions. China has decided to keep anti-dumping…
Elon Musk’s xAI and Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta unveil new AI models that challenge industry giants with improved performance, lower costs, and enhanced usability, signalling a competitive shift in the artificial intelligence sector. Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have pushed further…
Microsoft is set to retire its desktop publishing tool Publisher by October 2026, marking a broader move towards AI-assisted productivity tools and changing the interface landscape for workplace software. Microsoft’s decision to retire Publisher in October 2026 is less a…
Qualcomm unveils detailed specifications for its budget-oriented Snapdragon C laptop chip, targeting low-cost Windows devices with improved efficiency, AI capabilities, and enhanced battery performance, signalling a shift in the entry-level market. Qualcomm has finally set out the specifications for its…
Huawei has launched the Watch GT 7 series in China, introducing two models that focus more on refinement than revolution, with extended battery life, new colour options, and upgraded materials for the flagship Pro version. Huawei has introduced the Watch…
Honor’s new Robot Phone, featuring a retractable robotic camera and professional imaging tools, has garnered over 400,000 pre-orders in just three weeks, signalling strong early market interest in robotic camera systems. Honor’s Robot Phone has drawn more than 400,000 pre-orders…
