Consumer electronics, smart devices and the brands winning Asian shelves.
Xiaomi Vietnam, a distributor of consumer electronics under the Chinese brand Xiaomi, has been penalized with a fine of VND290 million (US$11,000) for breaches of consumer protection laws, especially involving the use of personal data for marketing purposes.…
Xiaomi Corp., a leading Chinese tech firm known for smartphones and electric vehicles, announced a 43% decrease in net profit in the first quarter of 2022. A variety of factors such as increased memory and other component costs, domestic competition, and…
Dien May Xanh, a Vietnamese electronics retailer and a branch of the Mobile World Investment Corporation, is set to garner approximately US$546 million via an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. The company aims to offer 79.5 million regular…
Sea Limited, a Singapore-based tech conglomerate, has reported substantial growth in both sales and profit for the fiscal quarter ending March 31. This surge in growth has been attributed to the ongoing success of its e-commerce arm, Shopee. Impressive…
Bernard Chong has been named the new leader of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for Electrolux Group. His tenure will commence from the first day of June. Formerly serving as the president of Greater China at Dyson, Chong proactively oversaw operations and…
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is necessitating a significant shift in business cybersecurity protocols. The evolving landscape of cyber threats is becoming increasingly complex due to the swift adoption of AI. Previously,…
Samsung is reportedly preparing to unveil the next version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra — the true successor to its previous model, which only received a memory upgrade. In response to its key competitor, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 had…
Google has introduced two new features to its Chrome browser, aiming to elevate the user experience. These additions, which include vertical tabs and a full-page reading mode, have been available on other browsers, but Chrome users can now avail of these…
The family of the late Chairman of the Samsung Group, Lee Kun-hee, is nearing the completion of a sizeable inheritance tax payment. The amount, approximately 12 trillion won ($7.95 billion USD), is expected to be settled later this month. Final Installment…
Apple will decrease the commission fees it collects from App Store transactions in mainland China, marking a substantial victory for Chinese developers. This decision comes in response to the perceived pressure from regulators in the U.S. technology…
Sony, the Japanese multinational conglomerate, is currently battling a lawsuit worth nearly £2 billion (approximately US$2.7 billion) in London. The lawsuit alleges that Sony has used its monopoly positioning to inflate prices for digital games. This…
In response to user feedback, Google has announced modifications to the Google Photos app, providing users with greater control over their search results. Users can now opt between the traditional ‘fast search’ function and the more advanced ‘Ask Photos’…
Google Maps, one of Google’s most popular apps and a fixture on the first-generation iPhone, has undergone another update. In its pursuit of continual improvement, Google has added new features and refined the app’s user interface over the years. Now, the…
Upcoming iOS Updates to Include Minor Improvements Apple users who are currently using stable iOS 26.3 might have noticed that a minor update, iOS 26.3.1, is currently under testing. This update is projected to roll out within the next fortnight. Primarily,…
Wireless charging continues to be a topic of contention for modern smartphone users. The feature provides the convenience of powering up your device without the need for cables. However, past experiences have proven to be less than satisfactory. This started…
Sony has had a packed schedule in recent weeks, with the launch of the LinkBuds Clip in the previous month, a teaser for the anticipated debut of its high-end earbuds and the first speculations about the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII smartphones. Adding to…
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