10 reasons why you should buy the Tecno Pop 10 in 2026
A few years ago, the decision to buy a budget smartphone was simple. If a phone was cheap, you already…
Beijing launches China’s first professional title system for robotics talent · TechNode
Beijing’s Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau issued the Trial Measures for Robotics Professional Title Evaluation, introducing a dedicated…
Why Kenya plans to spend $775K on 30 influencers ahead of 2027 polls
Kenya’s information ministry plans to spend KES 100 million ($775,193) annually on content creators and influencers to amplify government talking…
Xiaohongshu shareholders seek to sell portion of their stakes to companies including Tencent · TechNode
According to a report by IThome on Tuesday, major shareholders at Xiaohongshu (also known as RedNote) are in talks to…
China’s BYD expands to South Korea with three EV models · TechNode
BYD is taking orders for its Atto 3 electric crossovers in South Korea at a starting price of 31.5 million…
TSMC reportedly declines outsourcing deal for Samsung’s Exynos chips · TechNode
TSMC will not form any partnership with Samsung to mass-produce its new flagship Exynos series chips, according to South Korea-based…
Next Wave: The perimeter and the drain
First published 18 Jan, 2026 To understand the current state of digital tokens in Africa, one has to appreciate the…
Chinese car buyers expect higher prices next year: UBS · TechNode
Chinese consumers are anticipating big increases in car prices next year, as the central government gradually phases out its incentives…
Xiaohongshu gains massive new users amid TikTok exodus, teams work overtime to meet demand · TechNode
The Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu, also known as the RedNote, has gained around 700,000 new users in just a few…
Alipay bugs allow users to get 20% discount on orders, no reimbursement to follow · TechNode
Alipay experienced a significant bug yesterday during a government subsidy test that resulted in a 20% discount on all orders…
