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The Shenzhen-based startup’s first product is an exploration camera inspired by the “One Hundred Thousand Whys” encyclopedia series.

KidoAI reimagines children’s learning with interactive AI-driven hardware

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

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

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South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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A single dinner may have helped shift more HBM capacity away from phone makers and toward Nvidia’s chip ambitions.

Nvidia pushes for more Samsung memory, deepening the supply crunch for smartphones

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

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In just four years, Might Bear Games has released stellar titles for gamers.

How this gaming studio became one of the few in Singapore to clinch a deal with Apple Arcade

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

Tencent's League of Legends Pro League League kicked off its spring split with online-only games.

E-sports matches resume in China with masked players and casters

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

ByteDance, the world’s most valuable start-up, is taking a measured approach to build up its video game credentials in major markets.

TikTok owner ByteDance scores video game hit in Japan, sharpening rivalry with Tencent

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Warrior Girl Parkour is a three-dimensional parkour mobile game in which characters can run, jump, slide, and ride walls. 

ByteDance prepares release of its first self-developed casual mobile game

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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.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Hardware company one of more than 20 vying for license from central bank.

Razer to tap legions of gamers in Singapore digital banking bid

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Chinese reviewers accuse the Russian game of being another Chinese copycat.

Gamers review bomb a Plague Inc. knockoff after China bans original

E-sports investments reached USD 4.5 billion in 2018 from just USD 490 million the year before.

500 Startups invests in Singapore-based e-sports startup ESPL

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How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The Tencent Black Shark 3 Pro lets gamers perform in-game actions using voice command.  

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent and Black Shark joint-release first 5G gaming smartphone

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

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China's second-biggest game publisher's gaming revenue excesses RMB 10 billion for the 9th quarter straight.

KEY STAT | NetEase 2019 revenue reaches USD 8.5 billion on gaming growth

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