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Windows 10 Powered Xiaomi Mi 4 Smartphone Receives New Update

Daphne Planca   | Jan 31, 2016 11:17 AM EST

Chinese tech giant company Xiaomi has announced that its Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone has received an update of its operating system. The handheld device is the first smartphone in the company to feature Windows 10 operating system. read more

Beijing Admits Chinese Jet Fighter Technology Inferior to Western Warplanes, Says Report

Carlos Castillo   | Jan 31, 2016 10:56 AM EST

Chinese jet fighters are likely to be at a disadvantage in the event of an aerial confrontation with Western combat aircraft -- or even fighters from US ally Japan -- over the East and South China Seas, foreign and Chinese aviation experts have said. read more

Hong Kong Dentist Designs Robots to can Detect Landmines

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 10:31 AM EST

Robots that can detect mines and trigger explosions are now being developed in Cambodia. read more

Musk Says Hong Kong Will be Leader in Electric Cars

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 10:09 AM EST

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of electric car company Tesla, has expressed the view that Hong Kong will be the top destination of electric vehicles (EV) in the future given the pace of the technology's spread there. read more

Tesla CEO Locks Sights on China, Reveals Plans

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Tesla Motors Inc. wants to ship 5,000 units of their electric vehicles (EV) to China this year, a 50 percent cut from last year's target. read more

Public Services in China to Accept Mobile Payment Soon

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 30, 2016 07:50 AM EST

A recent report by market research firm Gartner said a mobile payment system will soon be used by residents in more than 70 percent of the cities in China to pay for bills including taxes and electric dues. The firm revealed that a number of local government agencies have been persuaded to switch to the new payment platform. read more

World's First Race Car for Public Roads to Debut After Spring Festival

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 06:27 AM EST

A car that can go as fast as 96.5 kilometers per hour in 2.8 seconds is set to debut in mainland China after the Spring Festival. read more

Lenovo Sold 10,000 Mobile VR Bundles in Less Than a Second

Daphne Planca   | Jan 29, 2016 11:28 AM EST

Chinese smartphone and computer manufacturer Lenovo has announced that it has sold 10,000 Mobile VR Bundles in less than a second. read more

Chinese Company Oppo Sold 50 Million Smartphones in 2015

Daphne Planca   | Jan 27, 2016 02:35 PM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced that it sold 50 million smartphones in the year 2015, representing a growth rate of 67 per cent, year over year. read more

Vivo Xplay 5S Smartphone to Feature 6-inch 4K Display and Snapdragon 820 SoC

Daphne Planca   | Jan 27, 2016 08:33 PM EST

A new leak images and specifications has been scattering online regarding Vivo's next smartphone called Xplay 5S, the successor to its Vivo Xplay 3S smartphone read more

China's Gionee Unveils M5 Mini Smartphone

Daphne Planca   | Jan 27, 2016 08:54 AM EST

Chinese tech company Gionee has unveiled its latest smartphone called Gionee M5 Mini. According to the company, the device is intended for Nigerian users to solve problems associated with power outage in the country. read more

China's Booming Drone Industry Might Soon Face Crisis, Experts Claim

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 27, 2016 05:46 AM EST

Despite the boom that the drone industry seems to be enjoying at the moment, drone makers in China may soon face a market crisis, according to analysts. read more

New Glow-in-the-Dark Textile Unveiled in Taiwan

Mia Ren   | Jan 27, 2016 04:21 AM EST

The Taiwan Textile Research Institute (TTRI) debuted Lumi Long, a glowing fiber, after seven years of research, experiments, and hard work. It can be used for clothing and accessories, including hats, scarves, underwears, and shoes. read more

OnePlus Icons Headphone is Sturdy With Good Sound Quality and Stylish Design

Daphne Planca   | Jan 26, 2016 11:58 AM EST

The new pair of earbuds from the Chinese phone maker OnePlus seems intriguing as it promises a sound quality that outranks even $200 headsets, but it is being sold for just $50. read more

Lenovo Y Gaming Surround Sound Headset Review; Priced at $69.99

Daphne Planca   | Jan 26, 2016 11:49 AM EST

Chinese smartphone and computer manufacturer Lenovo introduced its latest gaming peripherals called Lenovo Y surround sound headset at the Consumers Electronic Show 2016 this month for the price of $69.99. read more

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