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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

From underground mining to quality inspection, Casbot’s machines target environments where traditional automation falls short.

China’s Casbot bags funding to build humanoid bots for tough industrial work

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

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How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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Koitake, the IP-driven toy unit under Alibaba’s Hujing business, has been phased out as the tech giant shifts its attention to higher-margin verticals.

Alibaba dials back designer toy ambitions, shuts Koitake to sharpen focus

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

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Gaming kept Sohu’s margins high, but with weak ad returns and slowing mobile user growth, the company risks being left behind.

Sohu’s ad revenue fades as it clings to gaming for stability

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

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How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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The Tencent-backed company is recasting itself as a broader gaming platform amid tepid market conditions.

Huya’s streaming revenue dips as it shifts toward AI and gaming services

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

A spin-off could follow, but for now, ByteDance is trading moonshots for methodical growth—and Moonton may come out on top.

ByteDance plots new game plan with rumored Nuverse-Moonton merger

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Krafton’s new game lets players shape cities and personalities with generative AI—just don’t expect a smooth ride, yet.

InZoi is what happens when The Sims meets AI, and the results are gloriously unstable

Now helming Anuttacon, Cai Haoyu is developing Whispers from the Star, a voice-driven game designed to test the limits of AI in gameplay.

Mihoyo’s CEO is back with a new game, and it’s nothing like Genshin Impact

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Split Fiction’s endless variety and cinematic flair builds on It Takes Two’s legacy, but Hazelight’s split-screen co-op formula might be nearing its limits.

Split Fiction keeps co-op gaming fresh, but Hazelight may be running out of tricks

From generating assets to building entire virtual worlds, AI is set to accelerate and reshape game development.

AI-powered tools like Tripo could make game development faster, smarter, and more creative

The Chinese game studio denies ties to Oneness Labs and its $SHOWA token, raising concerns over unauthorized financialization of game IPs.

Nekcom shuts down crypto rumors as Showa American Story hype builds

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Tencent and other game developers are prioritizing overseas expansion.

Chinese companies face growth limits in world's biggest esports market

Chinese companies face growth limits in world&#8217;s biggest esports market

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