Kingboard Holdings will sell 155 million shares in Kingboard Laminates at a discount, aiming to expand business and production capacity to meet surging demand. The deal is expected to close on June 22.
Chinese AI models are competitive with US counterparts, but hardware lags. While domestic chips are used for inference, pre-training still relies on foreign silicon. China is pushing for self-sufficiency in AI hardware across all development stages.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is developing over 40 AI wearable devices, signaling a shift beyond smartphones. New platforms, Snapdragon Reality Elite and START, aim to power advanced mixed reality and AI-ready devices, including smart glasses.
Mark Gurman reports on Apple's future hardware, including camera-equipped AirPods slated for late 2027, a second-gen foldable phone expected this fall, and new iPhones with edge-to-edge displays. Chip advancements and potential production shifts are also discussed.
Roku übernimmt die Fox Corporation in einem milliardenschweren Deal, der Geld und Fox-Aktien kombiniert. Die Übernahme vereint Fox' Sport-, Nachrichten- und Unterhaltungsinhalte mit Rokus Connected-TV-Plattform und zielt auf 100 Millionen Haushalte weltweit ab.
L'Antitrust italiana ha avviato un'istruttoria su Apple per verificare il rispetto degli obblighi di interoperabilità del Digital Markets Act su iOS e iPadOS. Si indaga se i fornitori terzi di servizi cloud ricevano parità di accesso e condizioni rispetto a iCloud.
Chinas Wirtschaft wächst dank starker Exporte, insbesondere von KI-Hardware. Der Binnenkonsum und der Immobilienmarkt zeigen jedoch weiterhin Schwäche. Einzelhandelsumsätze und Autoverkäufe sind rückläufig, während die Immobilienpreise weiter fallen.
HIT researchers in China have developed a microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) technology to grow high-purity, single crystal diamonds of any size. This breakthrough could provide China with an advantage in next-generation AI hardware due to diamonds' superior heat dissipation capabilities.
Chinese manufacturers exporting to the EU face new regulatory hurdles due to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The system requires detailed carbon intensity data, causing significant compliance challenges for companies like Neil Miao's, who struggle with understanding and providing the required information.
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku Inc. for approximately $22 billion, or $160 per share. The deal aims to combine Fox's broadcast and streaming assets with Roku's platform, hardware, and advertising business, creating a larger player in US television.
Robôs estão aprendendo a interpretar o mundo visual através da inteligência artificial e visão computacional, com aplicações em carros autônomos, indústria e medicina.
Anthropic bloqueia modelos de IA Claude Fable 5 e Claude Mythos 5 para cidadãos estrangeiros após diretriz do Departamento de Guerra dos EUA, citando segurança nacional. A medida pode impactar IPO da empresa e levanta preocupações sobre riscos regulatórios.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty is expected to decrease by approximately 10.3% on June 13, reflecting severe margin compression for operators. This marks the 11th-largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin's history, driven by a nearly 30% year-to-date price decline and reduced network fees, pushing miners to their breakeven point.
Huawei is considering deploying its new Ascend AI chips in its cloud and AI services across Latin America, according to Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America. This move could increase Chinese hardware presence in a region traditionally served by US suppliers.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a business 'reset' with planned layoffs, marketing budget cuts, and potential studio closures. The move follows a decline in revenue and profit margins, alongside a hardware component crisis. Sharma aims to strengthen Xbox's position in the gaming market.
Amazon is rolling out its "Story So Far" feature to Kindle devices and some app versions, offering summaries of key plot points and characters to help readers re-engage with books after a break. The feature is available for thousands of English titles in the US but not yet for Android app users or older devices.
The Honor Magic V6 is praised for its robust hardware, IP68/IP69 rating, and powerful performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, its software and UI design are criticized for being unpolished, preventing it from reaching greatness despite its impressive build and battery life.
Starlink is now charging a $10 monthly rental fee for its satellite internet hardware, replacing its previous one-time purchase model. This change, appearing globally for new customers, adds to recent price increases for service plans.
Apple's new Siri AI, "Siri AI," uses Google's Gemini models on Nvidia hardware in Google servers, despite Apple's long-standing privacy promises. Apple's "Private Cloud Compute" system now extends to third-party hardware, using Nvidia's Confidential Computing and Intel's Trust Domain Extensions for protection.
PlayStation and Xbox revisit retro gaming, while GTA VI's presence is felt yet unclear.
Google I/O 2026 unveils updates to Search, Android 17, Gemini AI, and upcoming Android XR smart glasses. Other tech news includes Apple's potential AirPods camera integration, iOS 16.5's encrypted messaging with Android, and AI industry insights from Demis Hassabis and Mira Murati.
Cash App by Block is offering a $25 physical "magic wand" that functions as an NFC-enabled payment device, linking to a user's Cash App card. The product aims to make digital payments more visible, fun, and expressive, drawing inspiration from a growing trend of whimsical payment tools.
New European Union regulations are scheduled to take effect in February 2027, impacting the availability of certain products or services.
Trezor has revealed a vulnerability in its Safe 7 hardware wallet, discovered by Ledger Donjon. The exploit, a laser fault injection attack on the TROPIC01 chip, reduces PIN protection layers but requires physical access and specialized equipment, leaving user funds protected.
