Disney shares fell 8.3% as the company signalled it was preparing for a prolonged dispute with YouTube TV. This worried investors about the outlook for its declining television business.

Valve has announced a return to its Steam Machine PC/console hybrid hardware, alongside a new version of the Steam Controller. While the company confirmed features and specifications, a key piece of information, the price, remains unannounced. Credit: IGN The next-gen Steam Machine will be available in 512 GB and 2 TB models. It is expected to ship in a bundle with the Steam Controller and also be sold standalone sometime in 2026. Specification details include a semi-custom A

A recent survey revealed 97% of listeners could not distinguish between artificial intelligence-generated and human-composed songs, highlighting growing concerns that AI could profoundly alter how music is created, consumed, and monetised. These findings underscore rising ethical concerns in the music industry.

OpenAI has asked a federal judge in New York to reverse an order requiring it to turn over 20 million anonymised ChatGPT chat logs. The artificial intelligence organisation argued this action would expose users' private conversations amid a copyright infringement lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by The New York Times and other news outlets. The organisation contended that sharing the logs would disclose confidential user information. OpenAI further asserted that 99.99% of the t

ByteDance’s cloud unit, Volcano Engine, has introduced a new AI coding agent to China’s market. The Doubao-Seed-Code model is priced at USD 1.30 (9.9 yuan) for the initial month of subscription. This launch highlights the intense competition within China’s expanding market for AI developer tools.

Google Maps is undergoing a significant transformation, integrating Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) technology to offer a more conversational and intuitive navigation experience. This redesign aims to make the popular app an insightful companion, providing hands-free directions and recommendations.

Fosun Pharmaceutical has partnered with UK-based Leo Cancer Care to distribute its Marie particle therapy system in mainland China. This collaboration aims to make advanced medical treatment more accessible to cancer patients across the country, aligning with Beijing’s healthcare efforts. Credit: Daniel Ren The Shanghai-based company, a subsidiary of Fosun International, signed the distribution agreement with Leo Cancer Care. This deal followed the US Food and Drug Administra

Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, has secured its largest direct-to-cell deal yet with telecoms group Veon, granting access to over 150 million potential customers. This partnership intensifies competition in satellite-to-smartphone connectivity. Credit: STARLINK Direct-to-cell technology enables smartphones to connect directly to satellite networks in space, which then beam telephone signals back to Earth. The market has gained significant momentum through investment aimed a

Microsoft is planning to form a new "superintelligence" team aimed at developing artificial intelligence vastly more capable than humans in specific areas, initially focusing on medical diagnostics. The executive leading the initiative confirmed this. Credit: MICROSOFT The project, named the MAI Superintelligence Team, mirrors initiatives by Meta Platforms, Safe Superintelligence Inc, and other organisations. These efforts target significant technical advancements, though the

Chinese sports camera maker Insta360 reported significant revenue growth, stating a price war with rival DJI is expanding the overall market. Insta360 led the global 360-degree camera market with a 67% share in 2023. Credit: Insta360 Insta360, a rival to GoPro, said competition from price cuts to its full-degree action cameras was attracting more customers. This push further into the drone giant DJI’s territory follows DJI’s entry into the 360-degree action camera field. Lian

Xpeng unveiled its next-generation Iron humanoid robot, aiming for mass production of advanced robots by the end of 2026. The company debuted the new Iron at its recent AI Day, showcasing its ability to rapidly integrate into diverse industries for commercial service scenarios. Credit: XPENG The new Iron demonstrated a catwalk performance featuring natural, fluid movements and a highly realistic human posture. Chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng stated that Xpeng's research and deve

JBL has launched the Junior FREE, open-style earphones designed to provide children with a safe and enjoyable listening experience. These new earphones combine JBL OpenSound with JBL Safe Sound, catering specifically to kids' hearing protection. Credit: JBL The open-ear design is made for smaller ears and includes advanced parental controls for noise and playtime, featuring a volume limit of less than 85dB. JBL OpenSound delivers high-quality audio without blocking the ear ca