Apple WWDC 2026 announced for June 8: Finally a smarter Siri on the block?Apple’s WWDC 2026 will run online from June 8–12, with a special in-person event at Apple Park on June 8. This year, Siri is officially pow...
23 Mar, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Tencent seizes momentum in China’s AI race against AlibabaTencent in just the past week introduced several signature products aimed at tapping a national enthusiasm for AI agents like OpenClaw — au...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Chinese startup DeepSeek releases upgraded AI modelThe company will also adjust the costs for using the model's API, a platform that allows developers of other apps and web products to integ...
21 Aug, 2025, 05.27 PM IST
Tencent says US AI chip import situation unclear as governments negotiateTencent said it remains uncertain about US AI chip import rules amid Beijing–Washington talks but has ample inventory to sustain AI operati...
13 Aug, 2025, 08.12 PM IST
China's Baidu releases new AI model to compete with DeepSeekIn a post on WeChat, Baidu announced the launch of its latest X1 reasoning model -- which the company claims performs similarly to DeepSeek...
16 Mar, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
China's Tencent says trialling own AI reasoning model alongside DeepSeekOn Monday, Tencent said in a post on WeChat -- the social media platform it owns -- that selected users of its Yuanbao chatbot may address ...
17 Feb, 2025, 02.50 PM IST
Masters of imitation: Copying has been a foundational element of innovation in the most successful tech ecosystemsThe article delves into how many successful tech companies, such as Apple, Facebook, and firms from China, build on existing ideas rather t...
22 Aug, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
China's COSCO Shipping, Fortescue to build green fuel supply chainThe memorandum of understanding includes exploring construction and deployment of green ammonia-fuelled vessels owned either by COSCO or jo...
30 Jul, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
Tencent chief says gaming business under threat, catching up in AIPony Ma, speaking at Tencent's annual meeting in a stadium in Shenzhen on Monday, said that the company has been resting on its laurels in ...
30 Jan, 2024, 09.25 AM IST
China weighs Tencent payments overhaul, new license requirementThe potential move would present a fresh hurdle for Tencent, which along with other internet firms was told in 2021 to cordon off financial...
18 Mar, 2022, 12.28 PM IST
Centre issues order to ban 54 Chinese appsSince June 2020, the government has banned a total of around 224 Chinese apps starting with about 59 apps in the first round, including pop...
15 Feb, 2022, 10.01 AM IST
Alibaba apps start offering WeChat Pay option after government ordersEarlier this month, the ministry of industry and information technology said it had asked internet companies to end a long-standing practic...
28 Sep, 2021, 11.18 AM IST
MeitY has blocked 224 mobile apps in interest of national security: Sanjay DhotreHe said these apps have been blocked on national security concerns and thus "linkage with any country may not be disclosed in public domain...
16 Sep, 2020, 05.39 PM IST
TikTok not going to legally challenge the ban order""We are committed to working with the government to address its concerns. We comply with the laws and regulations of the Government of Ind...
02 Jul, 2020, 06.57 PM IST
Super Apps, Asia's new innovation, to change cities, economiesWeChat, Grab and Go-Jek are prime examples of a breed of software called the Super App. In the U.S. and Europe, such services are offered s...
09 Nov, 2018, 01.15 PM IST
Buoyed by China success, Capillary plans to expand to 3 more nationsThe Singapore-headquartered company, currently, has a presence in seven countries including India, China, Malaysia and the UAE.
24 May, 2018, 09.35 AM IST
Capillary Technologies makes it easier for WeChatters to be more socialTencent-owned WeChat offers its users a wide array of capabilities like ordering a cab, buying from e-retailers, emailing, peer-to-peer pay...
06 Apr, 2017, 10.54 AM IST