Agility arrives on the Nasdaq today as the first publicly-traded pure-play humanoid robotics company.

A new leak has shed light on the hardware expected on the iQOO Z12 Lite 5G, including its chipset, battery capacity, charging speed and software. The handset could also use the iQOO Z12 SE 5G name in some markets. Its model number has appeared on the IMEI database and Bluetooth SIG certification website, while earlier reports have pointed to its display and camera spe...

WhatsApp is said to be testing a new AI-powered feature for iPhone. According to a feature tracker, it may let users expand photos directly within the messaging app before sharing them. The functionality reportedly leverages Meta AI, the company’s AI assistant, to generate additional content around an existing image and convert it into a vertical 9:16 format. The re...

The iQOO 16 has reportedly received certification from Indonesia's SDPPI, hinting at an upcoming launch in the global markets. The smartphone, which carries the model number I2607, is listed under PT Vivo Mobile Indonesia on the certification platform. iQOO 16 was launched in China with a 6.85-inch AMOLED display. It runs on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset...

French banking group Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has confirmed a major security breach involving fraudulent transfers estimated at EUR 118 million. The attackers reportedly accessed the bank through an external service provider’s portal before moving funds to other financial institutions, where some money may have been converted into cryptocurrency. The bank said the tran...

After receiving approval from the US Food and Drug Administration last summer, Samsung has now managed an approval for its Galaxy Buds hearing aids features in South Korea. The approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety means Samsung can roll out the two features on supported TWS earphones.

Amazon has made Uber Eats as its official restaurant delivery partner for Prime members in the United States.

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More than 200 people answered our call for cartoons in the spirit of P.C. Vey. Here are some of the best ones.

Xbox has announced two new controller options in preview for Xbox Cloud Gaming. Users can now connect their Android and iOS smartphones as a controller for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on supported smart TVs. Additionally, users in the US can now directly connect the Xbox Nano controller to the smart TV using WiFi instead of Bluetooth.

OpenAI's latest image generation update adds GIF creation and more editing options to ChatGPT. Users can animate uploaded photos or generate GIFs from text prompts, adjust playback speeds and edit individual frames. The update also lets them save reference images of people, pets and characters for reuse. On the developer side, OpenAI has introduced GPT-Image-2.6 Flare...

Oppo on Thursday announced the ColorOS 17 rollout timeline for November. The company has outlined when eligible Oppo, OnePlus, and Realme smartphones and tablets are expected to receive the latest Android 17-based software update. According to Oppo, the rollout will begin today (November 5), with models from all three brands included in the first wave. The November sc...

Vivo X500 series and a new smartwatch will be launched in India soon, the company has announced. The dedicated microsites for the upcoming Vivo X500 series and smartwatch are now live in the country, confirming that the devices will be available for purchase in India via Amazon and Flipkart. The marketing poster shows the Vivo X500 Pro Max in an orange shade. The phon...

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 following the US midterm elections, with improving investor sentiment supporting a broader rally across cryptocurrency and equity markets. The move triggered approximately $330 million in short liquidations within an hour. Market participants are now monitoring institutional investment flows, the Federal Reserve’s December policy outloo...

Apple is charging more than three times its cost for the iPhone 18 Pro storage upgrade, according to a report. According to the report, the 1TB storage upgrade used to cost Apple $42 (roughly Rs. 4,000) for the iPhone 17 Pro, which has now gone up to $192 (about Rs. 18,000) for the iPhone 18 Pro. With the costs, the company has also increased its gross profit from $35...

An Oppo executive has reportedly confirmed the company's plans to introduce the next-generation foldable in Europe. The Find N7 will arrive as a successor to the Find N6, which debuted in March 2026. The upcoming handset is expected to feature a wider foldable design and could mark the company's first Find N-series smartphone to arrive in the European market.

Initially revealed as the 'Galaxy Buds Canal 5', Samsung’s ear-hook type workout earbuds have now visited the US’ FCC for certification. While Samsung hasn’t revealed much in its FCC listing, we now have details about its wireless range, Bluetooth capability and idea about its design.

Tech firms tumbled Thursday as investors contemplated the outlook for the AI boom after Democrats swept the US midterms, partly on the back of growing anger over the rapid building of data centres across the country. In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng Index soared 877 points, or 3.7 percent, to end at 24,796 on comparatively high turnover of HK$356.67 billion. The tech index rose 218 points, or 5.5 percent, to 4,154 while the China enterprises index gained 311 points, or 3.9 percent, to 8,369. On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite Index closed up three points, or 0.1 percent, at 3,689 on turnover of 979.71 billion yuan. The Shenzhen Component Index was 135 points, or 1.2 percent, higher at 11,471 on turnover of nearly 1.14 trillion yuan while the ChiNext Index was up 22 points, or 0.87 percent at 2,566 on turnover of 576.11 billion yuan. The tech losses, which happened mostly in tech-heavy benchmarks like the Nikkei and Kospi, came after US President Donald Trump's Republicans were dealt an historic defeat that was blamed on high prices, tariffs and the Iran war. The result stoked hopes he will look to wind down the Middle East conflict, which would help temper inflation and even soften his stance on trade. But AI-linked firms came under the cosh amid fears for planned data centre construction projects as well as renewed scrutiny from newly installed Democrats on Capitol Hill. The sector had already been in the crosshairs of investors owing to questions about the vast sums pumped into new facilities, R&D and chip development, and when any companies would see a profit. Charu Chanana at Saxo Markets said the vote was accelerating a reassessment of AI that was already under way. "A Democratic Congress introduces another layer of uncertainty: regulatory scrutiny," she wrote, adding that the three main risks were more oversight, data centre restrictions and capital spending uncertainty. "The congressional scrutiny could accelerate demands for AI safety standards, independent model evaluations and greater accountability for data centre developers." However, Chanana also said: "This is not the same as an outright anti-AI policy agenda. AI is strategically important for US competitiveness, particularly against China, and there remains considerable bipartisan interest in maintaining American leadership." In Tokyo, the Nikkei ended 1,110 points, or 1.79 percent, in the red at 61,077, dragged lower by a sharp selloff in AI and chip shares even as the vast majority of stocks on the index rose. The broader Topix index gained 45 points, or 1.2 percent, to 3,940. In Seoul, the Kospi closed down 300 points, or 5.28 percent, at 5,383 to a seven-month closing low, as chipmakers tracked overnight losses in US tech stocks on worries about a slowdown in AI investment following a Democratic win in the midterm elections. (Agencies) Edited by Tony Sabine

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said Hong Kong would continue to expand its international trade network to better contribute to the country's overall development. Speaking at the Hong Kong sub-forum of the Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, he noted the event was the first major conference held by the SAR since the unveiling of its first-ever five-year plan in September. The conference, Lee said, allowed experts and industry leaders from both the mainland and Hong Kong to gather and explore how the city could leverage its unique position under "One Country, Two Systems" and integrate into national development. One key focus area is trade, he said. “Hong Kong has become the fifth-largest merchandise trading entity in the world, having signed free-trade agreements with 21 economies and investment agreements with 34 economies," Lee said. "The SAR government will continue to expand its international economic and trade network to play a greater role in the country’s high-standard opening up." The world, Lee pointed out, is experiencing a once-in-a-century transformation, which is happening alongside a global supply chain restructuring and rapid technological advancement. He stressed that Hong Kong must proactively plan for its future and implement a forward-looking strategic plan with a calm and measured approach. Another key focus area, Lee said, is finance. Describing it as Hong Kong’s fundamental and greatest area of strength, he stressed that the SAR must consolidate its role as an international financial centre. He added that Hong Kong would strengthen its position as the world's largest offshore renminbi hub to expand the global use of the currency and actively build a commodity and gold trading ecosystem. Lee also noted that Hong Kong would proactively align with national scientific research and industrial strategies, accelerate its investment in science and technology, and help mainland enterprises expand overseas through its GoGlobal Task Force. Later, Lee toured various booths hosted by Hong Kong enterprises and institutions taking part in the China International Import Expo, which is being held concurrently with the forum. He listened to a briefing by Hong Kong Polytechnic University representatives, and at one booth, tasted traditional sweetheart cakes — also known as wife cakes. A representative told the chief executive that the pastries have been a huge hit at high-speed rail stations on the mainland, adding that they have revamped their packaging to feature Hong Kong elements on the design, such as trams, to appeal to younger generations. Lee also visited a craft beer booth to try a brew infused with the flavour of salty-lemon 7Up — an iconic Hong Kong cha chaan teng drink that mixes 7Up with salted preserved lemon. A representative at the booth told him that Hong Kong enjoys a major advantage in sourcing raw ingredients thanks to being a highly international city. Lee said Hong Kong could host its own beer festival in the future, encouraging the business to keep growing and build itself into a premier local brand for such events. Frederick Ma, chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said the council led a delegation of more than 70 Hong Kong enterprises at this year's expo, with records set in both the number of participating exhibitors and the amount of exhibition space used. _____________________________ Last updated: 2026-11-05 HKT 17:10 Edited by Tony Sabine

Reddit is testing advertisements within search results, with the initial trial involving a select group of eligible advertisers. The ads will be matched to search queries, so users looking for products could see related promotions alongside results. The platform will study user responses before deciding how to develop the placements further. Separately, Reddit is prep...

Asus Zenbook 14 was launched in India on Thursday. The laptop is offered with Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen AI, and Snapdragon X processors, depending on the variant. It sports a 3K 120Hz OLED touchscreen and a claimed NPU performance of up to 50 TOPS. Asus says the Zenbook 14’s 70Wh battery can deliver up to 33 hours of usage on a single charge. Alongside the laptop,...

The ninth edition of the China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday amid fanfare. It's the country's largest import expo and the world's first national-level exhibition dedicated to imports. Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony. "China's continuous hosting of the China International Import Expo is not only a concrete measure to proactively expand imports, but more importantly, a practical action to advocate for an open world economy, promote a proactive, dynamic and upward trade balance, and drive global development towards becoming more balanced, coordinated and inclusive," he said. “Everyone is concerned about trade market issues, the key is how to realise trade balance.” This year's event, which runs through November 10, has attracted 4,142 overseas exhibitors from more than 160 countries, regions and international organisations. More than 480 exhibits are making their global, Asian or China debuts at the 2026 event, the highest number ever. This year's expo retains its six major exhibition areas and an innovation incubation section, covering areas such as intelligent industry and information technology, consumer goods, food and agricultural products, automobiles and smart mobility, medical devices and healthcare products, and trade in services. (Xinhua and agencies) Edited by Tony Sabine

Google Photos is set to introduce a change to its bin retention policy, reducing the period for which deleted photos and videos are stored from 60 days to 30 days. The updated policy will take effect on December 5, 2026. Additionally, an APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests that it could soon let users create calendar events from posters and flyers using Ask...

HP has named Emma Walmsley as its new CEO, the company announced on Wednesday. The computer-solutions company says that Walmsley will take the reins of HP on January 4, 2027. Walmsley currently serves as an Independent Director on Microsoft's Board. She will take over the responsibilities from Bruce Broussard, who is currently serving as the Interim CEO of HP. Brous...

Google has reportedly expanded its voluntary exit packages to some employees in five countries. This would include countries like Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland. The search giant’s expanding severance programme comes amid rising costs on artificial intelligence spending.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake has now become the highest rated game of 2026. With reviews coming out a day before launch, the remake is sitting at an aggregate Metacritic score of 96, based on 84 reviews. The rating makes the game the best reviewed title in years and the highest rated game since Baldur's Gate 3 in 2023.

Analysts note the growing risks around U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to maintain a fragile trade truce.

The foldable smartphone market is now evolving, with wide-fold handsets now making their way to the market. Samsung introduced its first wide-fold this year in the form of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, while the iPhone Duo is Apple’s first-ever foldable offering. Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi 18 Wide Fold as well. According to a tipster, the Chinese company is exploring a...

Nothing will launch its first “AI-native product” in December, the company Founder and Chief Executive Officer announced in an article published on X. Pei revealed that the device will sport a screen-free design. The image shared by the Nothing executive gives a glimpse of the upcoming AI hardware. It is shown to feature rounded corners and a textured frame. Howev...

The Xiaomi Mijia Electric Toothbrush 2 Pro has gone on sale in China through a crowdfunding campaign, with an introductory price lower than its regular retail price. It has a handle-mounted colour screen that displays brushing coverage, along with alerts for missed areas and incorrect pressure. The toothbrush also gets a redesigned brush head, multiple vibration patte...