google Google Launches Budget Pixel 3a Amid Scooter Sales and Gaming Shifts in China Google introduces cheaper Pixel 3a smartphones and rebrands its smart display at I/O 2019. Meanwhile, Bird begins direct-to-consumer scooter sales and Tencent replaces PUBG in China to comply with government regulations.
tesla White House Tariffs Threaten Tesla Autopilot Production The Trump administration denies Tesla's request for a tariff exemption on its Chinese-made Autopilot hardware. This decision forces the automaker to scramble for new suppliers or raise prices on its self-driving technology.
china China Caps Game Approvals and Bans Poker, Mahjong, and Palace Schemes China's new gaming authority enforces strict publication guidelines that ban poker, mahjong, and imperial-themed games while capping annual approvals. The updated regulations reshape the world's largest gaming market as the government resumes processing a massive backlog of titles.
aptiv Aptiv Brings Self-Driving Tech to China with New Shanghai Center Aptiv opens an autonomous mobility center in Shanghai, marking its fifth global market for self-driving operations. The company plans to test vehicles on public roads by late 2019 and is seeking local partners for mapping and deployment.
996 Chinese Tech Workers Rebel Against Grueling 996 Work Culture A viral GitHub movement called 996.ICU exposes the harsh reality of China's tech sector, where employees routinely work from 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week. The protest highlights the stark contrast between local labor laws and the actual practices of major tech giants like Alibaba and JD.com.
tesla Tesla Faces One-Third Delivery Drop Amid Overseas Shipping Challenges Tesla reports a significant drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries due to logistical hurdles shipping the Model 3 overseas. The company still maintains it has sufficient cash on hand despite expecting a negative impact on profits.
artificial intelligence Trump's AI Executive Order Aims to Secure US Leadership Amid Global Competition President Trump's 2019 executive order focuses on maintaining American leadership in artificial intelligence by promoting technological advancement and establishing future regulatory frameworks. The directive emphasizes balancing innovation with privacy protections as the US competes globally.
china Leaked Database Exposes Massive Real-Time Tracking of Millions in Xinjiang A security researcher discovers an exposed database that live-tracks 2.6 million residents in Xinjiang, revealing the true extent of China's digital surveillance state.
mobike Struggling Mobike Shuts Down International Operations to Focus Solely on China Bike-sharing giant Mobike lays off its Asia Pacific team as part of a broader strategy to close all international operations and concentrate entirely on its native China.
huawei Huawei Challenges U.S. Government Purchase Ban in Constitutional Lawsuit Chinese telecom giant Huawei sues the U.S. government over a congressional ban on its equipment, arguing the restriction violates the Constitution. The company claims Congress improperly punishes it without trial while denying all spying allegations.
artificial intelligence Why Critics Misjudge the American AI Initiative's Actual Impact Despite complaints about a lack of new government funding, the American AI Initiative holds value as a strategic vision because private sector investment is driving the industry forward.
artificial intelligence Why Critics Misjudge the American AI Initiative's True Impact Despite complaints about a lack of new government funding, the American AI Initiative holds value as a strategic vision because private sector investment in artificial intelligence is already skyrocketing.
facebook Facebook Sues Chinese Firms Over Mass Fake Account Sales Facebook files a federal lawsuit against four Chinese companies and three individuals for selling fake accounts and followers in bulk. The social network seeks $100,000 in damages per offending website.
huawei US Officials Pressure Global Carriers to Reject Huawei at MWC US officials lobby global telecom carriers at Mobile World Congress to abandon Huawei over unproven spying claims, while the Chinese tech giant fights back with new 5G contracts and a bit of humor.
huawei US Official Pressures Allies to Reject Huawei Over 5G Spying Fears A top US diplomat warns allies at Mobile World Congress that Huawei's 5G equipment poses a severe spying risk, while the Chinese tech giant firmly denies the accusations.