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Aimed at the growing number of young Chinese who live alone, a new app asks: ‘Are you dead?'

In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct

The Independent UK

Xiaomi's new smart washing machine offers stain removal, garment whitening and 31 different programmes

In other words, it's a seriously impressive appliance

TikTok owner ByteDance to reportedly purchase $14 billion worth of Nvidia AI GPUs in 2026 — Company betting on Beijing's approval following Trump admin's ease on AI export controls

ByteDance is reportedly planning to spend 100 billion yuan, or $14 billion USD, on Nvidia's AI GPUs in 2026. Specifically, Bytedance is eyeing up Nvidia H200 chips, following Washington's announcement that it will allow them to be sold to approved parties in China. Beijing still has to approve these transactions,…

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Nexperia China seeks new wafer suppliers amid legal standoff with Dutch parent, could take 6 months for qualification — chip shortages have suspended some automotive production lines as Nexperia faces wafer shortage

Nexperia’s China unit is moving to line up new wafer suppliers over the next six to nine months amid a deepening legal and operational dispute with its Dutch parent company.

Tom’s Hardware

US bans world’s biggest drone maker over national security concerns

China’s DJI currently supplies drone technology to law enforcement and emergency response agencies in the US

The Independent UK

Shein Can't Sell Sex Toys Unless It Checks IDs, French Court Says

Laws requiring porn platforms to age-check visitors are becoming "a Swiss army knife for the government."

Reason

Outrage As Paris Court Refuses To Shut Down Shein Despite It Selling Childlike Sex Dolls And Weapons

E-commerce giant Shein avoided suspension by the French government after authorities found childlike sex dolls and weapons in their platform.

International Business Times UK

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Court rejects France's request to suspend Shein over illegal products

A Paris court on Friday rejected the state's request to suspend e-commerce site Shein in France over the sale of illicit products, saying the platform had removed harmful items from its marketplace.

Radio France Internationale

Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.

Axios

ByteDance Signs Binding Deal To Spin Off TikTok US Into Majority-American Joint Venture

Under the deal, the U.S. version of TikTok will become majority-owned by American investors, satisfying the core requirement of a bipartisan law passed by Congress in 2024 that sought to address national security concerns tied to the app's Chinese ownership.

International Business Times

Nvidia weighs expanding H200 production as new China orders rush in, report claims — ByteDance and Alibaba listed as suitors for 'large orders' in the wake of sanctions lift

Nvidia is evaluating whether to increase production of its H200 data center GPUs after demand from Chinese customers is expected to exceed current supply.

Tom’s Hardware

Xiaomi’s futuristic triple-drum washing machine is now available to buy – here's how much it costs

Yep, that means you can wash three loads at the same time

EU watchdogs raid Temu’s Dublin HQ in foreign subsidy investigation

Chinese online retailer targeted under rules limiting state help to companies

The Guardian - UK

Snapmaker Raises Millions as Chinese Big Tech Investors Pile Into 3D Printing

Snapmaker rides its U1 tool changer to the big leagues.

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Seven people arrested after Specialized and AliExpress dismantle major counterfeiting operation

$1.1 million worth of counterfeit Specialized, Roval, Pinarello, Cervélo, Cannondale and Trek product seized

Benzinga

Why TikTok Owner's AI Phone Is Making China's Apps Nervous

TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd launched its artificial intelligence-powered smartphone last week, sparking online buzz and prompting swift pushback.

Tom’s Hardware

First ARM-supported 3D driver for discrete gaming GPUs emerges from China — Lisuan 7G106 runs 3DMark on a Windows 11 ARM machine

Lisuan's 7G105 discrete GPU was spotted running 3DMark in an ARM-based machine, revealing that Lisuan has quite possibly built the first 3D graphics driver that supports ARM machines that works with a dedicated graphics card.

International Business Times UK

'Americans Click, Not Queue': Black Friday Online Sales Hit $8.6 Billion

Americans spent $8.6bn online on Black Friday as cautious shoppers turned to digital deals amid inflation, higher prices and shifting retail habits, Adobe says.

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The Guardian - UK

UK retailers urge faster end to tax break on low-value imported goods

Primark, Currys and Boohoo criticise government for waiting until 2029 to phase out exemption on customs duty

Tom’s Guide

Do these 5 things if you want to avoid Black Friday scams

Learn how to spot fake shops, protect your personal information, and stay safe while shopping this Black Friday. Follow these simple tips to avoid scams and shop with confidence.

Radio France Internationale

France sues AliExpress and Joom over illegal child-like sex dolls

France will take online marketplaces AliExpress and Joom to court for selling child-like sex dolls, Commerce Minister Serge Papin announced on Wednesday. The move comes as Shein faces separate legal action for offering similar products.

Radio France Internationale

Paris court delays Shein suspension case as EU seeks tougher controls

A court hearing on a bid by the French government to suspend Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein’s website in the country has been postponed after the State asked for more time. The session was due to take place in Paris on Wednesday but has been rescheduled for 5 December.

Benzinga

Alibaba's Cloud, E-Commerce Engines Hit Full Throttle In Q2

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) shares climbed on Tuesday following its fiscal second-quarter results, as the e-commerce giant co-founded by Jack Ma reported revenue and earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.

Benzinga

Why Keysight Shares Are Trading Higher By Around 15%; Here Are 20 Stocks Moving Premarket

Shares of Keysight Technologies Inc (NYSE:KEYS) rose sharply in pre-market trading after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report after Monday’s closing bell, beating analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines.

Axios

Lawmakers press Shein over sale of "childlike sex dolls"

The rare bipartisan scrutiny piles onto years of criticism for the Chinese-founded online retailer.

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