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AI breakthroughs from companies like DeepSeek may finally crack the “cocktail party” problem for hearing aids.

Can AI finally help hearing aids deliver in noisy environments? | KrASIA

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

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How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

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Sharge has sidestepped the mass market, focusing instead on high-end, tech-savvy customers—and now, AI hardware users.

This company sells power banks and chargers that cost twice as much—and still has a cult following | KrASIA

This company sells power banks and chargers that cost twice as much—and still has a cult following

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

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

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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 | KrASIA

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

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Hits like Horizon of Khufu are drawing attention to room-scale VR. Still, it has yet to secure its place as a staple of entertainment culture.

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last? | KrASIA

Room-scale VR is sparking interest, but will the trend last?

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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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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Bilibili needs to strike a balance between advertisers, creators, and users.

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow | KrASIA

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow

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

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TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

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TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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TikTok’s saga comes full circle as Donald Trump steps in to restore the platform, but the consequences linger.

14 hours offline: How TikTok’s blackout exposed its far-reaching impact | KrASIA

14 hours offline: How TikTok’s blackout exposed its far-reaching impact

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Local players must unite across regions to compete, said the boss of Japan's U-Next.

Asian streaming services claw back against Netflix and Disney | KrASIA

Asian streaming services claw back against Netflix and Disney

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Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

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The platform thrives as a hub for otoge fans but struggles to translate its success into broader gaming genres, where bigger players dominate.

Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming

The Chinese lifestyle app sees a surge in downloads as TikTok’s future in the US hangs in the balance.

Xiaohongshu tops Apple’s US app store as TikTok ban looms | KrASIA

Xiaohongshu tops Apple’s US app store as TikTok ban looms

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Elon Musk could be a lifeline for TikTok’s US future.

China weighs selling TikTok’s US operations to Elon Musk as ban nears | KrASIA

China weighs selling TikTok’s US operations to Elon Musk as ban nears

ByteDance’s Melolo aims to expand the global reach of China’s popular short drama format, offering fast, engaging storytelling.