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Contrarian bets in a downturn
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Sequoia Capital China raises $9B amid cooling tech sector
Sequoia Capital’s China affiliate has pulled in $9 billion in fresh capital to back the country’s tech companies across all stages, The Information first reported. The raise arrived at a t
Founder of auto giant Geely buys Meizu as smartphone demand weakens
Remember Meizu, the once-promising competitor to Xiaomi? The Alibaba-backed Chinese smartphone maker is making a comeback — in a way — as it gets acquired by the founder of Geely, China
Despite crypto ban, China’s tech talent rides the global web3 wave
Despite China’s sweeping bans on cryptocurrencies, domestic web3 talent is quietly flourishing, with many venturing beyond the country’s border. From offering crypto derivative products to
This Week in Apps: Period tracking app privacy, Snapchat’s paid subscription, calls for TikTok ban
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Tesla deliveries fall nearly 18% in second quarter following China factory shutdown
Tesla delivered 254,695 electric vehicles globally in the second quarter, a nearly 18% drop from the previous period as supply chain constraints, China’s extended COVID-19 lockdown and challenge
4 climate tech investors sound off on Supreme Court’s EPA ruling
The U.S. was delivered a setback in its efforts to mitigate climate change. Investors are dismayed but still optimistic.
China’s new Mars images show off the country’s robust (but secretive) space program
With a $24 billion budget and dozens of active, high-profile missions, it’s not surprising that NASA is the most visible of the dozens of government space agencies in the world. But China’
Supreme Court’s EPA ruling all but ensures the US won’t be competitive with China or Europe
The United States still has a shot at turning things around, but it's a long one.
China’s tech giants promise speculation-free NFTs
The future of non-fungible tokens is getting more clarity in China as the country’s tech giants come together to formulate standards for the nascent industry. The China Cultural Industry Associa
FCC Commissioner writes to Apple and Google about removing TikTok
An FCC Commissioner, Brendan Carr, wrote to Apple and Google on Tuesday, requesting the companies remove TikTok from their app stores for “its pattern of surreptitious data practices.” Thi
OK, whose rocket just hit the moon?
You know you’re living in the space age when a rocket hits the moon, and the industry as a whole points to the sky and, like an angry teacher holding up a paper airplane, asks “Who launche
Tesla veterans’ Industrial Next picks up $12M to automate EV production
Elon Musk is unabashed about his obsession with manufacturing. Over the years, Tesla has gradually gained recognition in the manufacturing world through improving its production quality. Now two Tesla
Volkswagen unveils ID. AERO concept that will provide the basis for 2023 flagship EV
Volkswagen Group unveiled its ID. AERO concept in China on Monday — slated to serve as the inspiration behind the automaker’s flagship EV, and first-ever global all-electric sedan, next year. A ve
Battery giant Anker backs programmable robot maker Keyi
The promise of STEAM robots, which are billed to increase children’s interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), has been around for years. The market is teeming
Why LFP batteries are poised to bring down entry-level EV prices
An older, cheaper and safer battery technology is poised to reshape battery manufacturing worldwide and boost EV sales in the U.S. — if the global lithium supply remains stable.
This Week in Apps: Twitter Notes, Instagram age verification, Spotify’s Live Events
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Influencers peddling medical, financial advice now need certification, China says
China has taken another step to regulate how online influencers impart information to their followers. The government has put a great deal of effort into moderating digital content over the years. The
Google News launches a new desktop design with topic customization
Google News is refreshing its desktop site with a new design that allows you to track global and local news on one screen. The redesign puts Your Briefing, Local news and Top Picks section on a single
The fintech funding market is not dead
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