Chinese artificial intelligence start-ups Moonshot AI and MiniMax are emerging as strong contenders to rival US frontier labs. They are positioned as China’s strongest challengers in 2025, even as DeepSeek has garnered significant attention.

China's leading telecommunications firms, Huawei and ZTE, have secured a series of contracts to supply 5G equipment in Vietnam. This development signals a strengthening of Hanoi's bonds with Beijing and has prompted concern among Western officials.

Major retail chains and technology organisations are rolling out new or updated artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These innovations aim to provide consumers with an easier gift-buying experience and secure a larger share of online spending for companies. AI-powered purchases are still in early stages. However, shopping assistants and agents from Walmart, Amazon, and Google now offer more than past chatbots. The latest versions provide personalised product recommendations, t

Alibaba has launched its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, marking the Chinese technology company's entry into the AI wearables market. The headset is powered by Alibaba's Qwen AI model and application.

New AI animation and image creation tools are set to arrive on older Google Pixel phones. This expansion includes the Pixel Studio app rolling out to the Pixel 8 series, which was previously thought exclusive to newer models.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's robotaxi fleet in Austin, Texas, is anticipated to approximately double in December. Musk made this statement in a post on X, the social media platform he also owns.

European Union member states have agreed a common position on draft online child protection legislation.

The Pentagon has concluded that Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc, and BYD Co should be added to a list of companies that aid the Chinese military, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. This conclusion was reported to lawmakers. Credit: Defense Department Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg informed lawmakers of the conclusion in a letter on October 7, three weeks before Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed to a broad trade truce, according to the Bloomberg News

Singapore's police have directed Apple and Google to implement measures preventing the spoofing of government agencies on their respective messaging platforms. This order comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat online criminal harms.

HP Inc. expects to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal 2028. This initiative forms part of a plan to streamline operations and adopt artificial intelligence. The company aims to speed up product development, improve customer satisfaction, and boost productivity through this AI integration. Credit: HP Shares of the Palo Alto, California-based company fell 5.5% in extended trading. Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores stated that HP’s teams focused on product d

German manufacturer Agile Robots has developed Agile One, a humanoid robot capable of handling tools with human-like precision. The robot is designed for safe collaborative tasks on the factory floor.

Alibaba Group Holding’s new multipurpose artificial intelligence app, Qwen, recorded more than 10 million downloads in the first week of its public beta launch. The company said Qwen achieved this milestone faster than OpenAI’s ChatGPT or DeepSeek.