TikTok faces a looming U.S. ban as the app awaits a potential 90-day reprieve under President-elect Trump. Users, businesses, and partners brace for uncertain days ahead.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket early Thursday, marking a key milestone in the satellite launch industry. The rocket, featuring a reusable first stage, lifted off from Cape Canaveral, positioning Blue Origin as a competitor to SpaceX in commercial space exploration.
Apple lost its position as China’s top smartphone seller in 2024, with Vivo and Huawei surpassing it after a 17% drop in shipments, marking its largest-ever annual decline. Rising competition, Huawei’s comeback, and shifting consumer trends challenge Apple’s market position.
Meta to cut 5% of staff, focusing on "low performers," while boosting AI investments. Restructuring continues as 2023's "Year of Efficiency" impacts thousands of roles.
RedNote, a Chinese lifestyle app known as Xiaohongshu, has seen a surge of over 500,000 TikTok users amid U.S. ban concerns. The platform, often called China’s Instagram, is exploring global expansion as it gains unexpected international attention.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has affirmed that Britain will establish its own approach to artificial intelligence regulation, emphasising the importance of testing and understanding AI before implementing a proportionate and grounded regulatory framework.
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery have cancelled Venu Sports, their joint sports streaming venture, following legal challenges and accusations of anti-competitive behaviour.
Samsung Electronics, the global leader in memory chips, smartphones, and televisions, has released its fourth-quarter operating profit estimate, revealing a significant shortfall compared to analyst expectations. The South Korean tech giant reported an estimated operating profit of 6.5 trillion won.
Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is under investigation in Brazil after hundreds of Chinese workers were brought into the country on irregular visas to work on a factory construction in Bahia, with many found in "slavery-like conditions," according to labor authorities, Reuters reports.
Philips has sold its chipmaking subsidiary, Xiver, to a consortium led by Orange Mills Ventures, marking another step in the company’s shift away from semiconductor operations, Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf reported.
A coalition of self-driving car companies is urging the U.S. government to accelerate efforts to deploy autonomous vehicles, citing regulatory delays and growing international competition.
Nvidia unveils AI breakthroughs at CES 2025, introducing Cosmos models for training robots and cars, advanced gaming chips, and new automotive tech with Toyota, targeting $5B revenue by 2026.
International tech innovators arrived in Las Vegas, to represent and try out the latest gadgets and innovations ahead of CES 2025.
China unveils 15 measures to boost its western provinces, focusing on aviation hubs, ports, and rail links to enhance integration and economic development in the region.
The U.S. DOJ urges the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s request to delay TikTok’s potential ban or forced sale by Jan. 19, citing national security concerns and data privacy issues.
Microsoft plans to invest nearly $100B in AI-enabled data centres by FY 2025, aiming to drive global innovation and maintain U.S. leadership in AI technology.
BYD surpassed Tesla in fourth-quarter EV deliveries, with a 13.1% sales increase, while Tesla saw a 5% rise.
China plans to strengthen its economy for this year. The country will focus on providing durable goods for consumers and equipment for businesses.
Tesla's 2024 deliveries dropped 1.1%, missing estimates. Aging models, competition, and high costs weigh on sales, despite China growth and Cybertruck's debut. Shares fell 6%.
Norway leads the EV revolution: 9 out of 10 cars sold in 2024 were electric, driving the nation closer to its goal of fully electric new car sales by 2025.
