TECHNOLOGY

EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

BRUSSELS – As of 20 June , the European Union’s new Ecodesign Regulation requires smartphone and tablet manufacturers to provide a minimum of five years of operating system and security updates from the end of product’s sale period, effectively extending support to six … Continue reading EU’s New Smartphone Rules Take Effect

Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

SHANGHAI — The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show has once again confirmed China’s growing dominance in the global automotive industry. Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are not only setting the pace for innovation but are also reshaping market expectations with cutting-edge … Continue reading Chinese Brands Lead with Innovation and Market Agility

BYD CEO Declares New Era in Electric Vehicles

BEIJING – In a bold announcement that’s reverberating throughout the global automotive sector, BYD Chairman and CEO Wang Chuanfu proclaimed that BYD’s latest achievements in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) are not merely keeping pace with the electric vehicle (EV) revolution—they … Continue reading BYD CEO Declares New Era in Electric Vehicles

CATL Unveils Revolutionary EV Batteries

BEIJING – Chinese battery manufacturer CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) has once again demonstrated its leadership in the electric mobility sector. By unveiling three new “super batteries,” the company sets new benchmarks for range, charging speed, and performance in … Continue reading CATL Unveils Revolutionary EV Batteries

Guangdong Accelerates AI and Robotics with Bold Incentives

GUANGZHOU — The southern province of Guangdong, one of the economic engines of mainland China, has unveiled a sweeping set of new measures aimed at transforming itself into a world-leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The policy framework, … Continue reading Guangdong Accelerates AI and Robotics with Bold Incentives

Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

NEW DELHI – After months of struggling to secure a foothold in India’s highly competitive internet market, Elon Musk’s Starlink is now on the verge of entering the country—thanks to an unexpected partnership with India’s two largest telecom giants. Reliance … Continue reading Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

TOKYO – Preferred Networks, a burgeoning Japanese tech company, is setting its sights on the global AI and semiconductor markets, taking on established giants like Nvidia. Co-founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the company is rapidly gaining recognition for … Continue reading Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia

HK: Scientists Unveil Revolu- tionary Neural Laser Chip

HONG KONG – In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence and computing, a team of scientists at the University of Hong Kong has unveiled a neural laser chip capable of processing data at speeds … Continue reading HK: Scientists Unveil Revolu- tionary Neural Laser Chip