Aiko TanakaGeneral
UGREEN Launches Local AI Smart Home Hubs and Liquid-Cooled Wireless Chargers
Pre-orders for the hardware line begin at a 50 per cent discount ahead of a wider crowdfunding campaign scheduled for late October.
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Minjun ParkGeneral
TCL Picks up over 30 Product Awards at IFA 2026 Across Displays and Hardware
The Chinese electronics giant secured multiple category wins in Berlin for its SQD-Mini LED screens, RayNeo AR glasses, and AI-enabled home appliances.
Maria SantosElectronics
Apple to Unveil First Foldable iPhone as Sector Shipments Grow 30%
Samsung and Huawei currently control a combined 70 per cent of the global flexible smartphone market.
Maria SantosGeneral
Hisense Extends UEFA Partnership Through 2028 European Championship
The Chinese electronics manufacturer secures its fourth consecutive European football tournament deal alongside its sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Aiko TanakaElectronics
TCL Affiliate RayNeo Launches GT and iO Smart Glasses Across 40 Markets
Retail sales open immediately with prices ranging from US$329 to US$549 as the Chinese AR brand expands distribution across Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas.
Maria SantosElectronics
Xiaomi Launches 18 Fold Smartphone at 10,999 Yuan with Custom Silicon
The Beijing tech group is committing 50 billion yuan to in-house silicon as it prices its new foldable device and Skynomad electric SUVs below rival flagships.
Maria SantosElectronics
Indian Appliance Makers Swap Copper for Aluminium to Defend Shrinking Margins
Appliance manufacturers across India are redesigning cooling lines and substituting raw materials after input cost inflation pushed operating margins down into single digits.
Maria SantosGeneral
Laifen Adds Curling Iron and Smart Mirror to Challenge Dyson
The Chinese personal care appliance brand rolled out three new devices across 60 markets as it pushes beyond high-speed hair dryers into full beauty hardware.
Wei ZhangElectronics
Solum Expands Electronic Shelf Labels Across Australian Retailers
Bing Lee and The Natural Grocery Company are replacing paper price tags with digital shelf displays across their Australian store networks.
Sarah ChenElectronics
HarmonyOS Hits 24 per Cent Share in China as Global Smartphone Sales Fall
Apple secured a record 20 per cent global June quarter share while Chinese Android makers pulled back from entry-level handsets to manage component costs.
Minjun ParkElectronics
Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple Chief Executive and Hands Reins to John Ternus
Hardware chief John Ternus takes charge with a 3 million dollar base salary as the tech giant targets making most US-bound iPhones in India by the end of 2026.
Minjun ParkElectronics
John Ternus to Take over as Apple CEO as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Hardware head John Ternus will take the helm of the US$4.5 trillion company as Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman after 15 years leading Apple.
Aiko TanakaElectronics
TCL Sues Samsung in US Court over Alleged Mini LED Television Claims
The Chinese display maker claims its South Korean rival undercut prices by rebranding standard LED screens to win back lost US market share.
Wei ZhangElectronics
TSMC Agrees to Produce Three 3Nm Chips for Xiaomi
The manufacturing contract covers Xiaomi’s flagship Xring O3 mobile processor alongside custom silicon for autonomous driving and consumer AI devices.
Maria SantosElectronics
South Korea Smartphone Shipments Slip 0.5% as Premium Devices Take 73% Share
Foldable handset shipments hit 190,000 units in the first quarter of 2026, posting triple-digit annual growth despite a flat broader market.
Sarah ChenE-Tailing
China Halts Cooperation with EU Regulators over JD.com Ceconomy Bid
European Commission investigators face an information blackout from Beijing as scrutiny intensifies over Chinese state subsidies in cross-border retail deals.
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