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A financially beleaguered company has halted payments to investors, sparking alarm and putting the Chinese government's commitment to addressing the property crisis-induced debt issues to the test. An accountant in northeastern China entrusted her life savings to a trust company and received a letter assuring the safety of her investment. Workers a…

Take, for instance, the story of Spenser Skates and Curtis Liu, both graduates of MIT and now renowned as the co-founders of Amplitude, a thriving analytics software company valued at $1.35 billion, serving over 2,300 corporate clients. A decade ago, their path was entirely different as they ventured into the realm of a voice recognition startup kn…

The reason is that China's demand for oil could reach its zenith by the close of this decade. This raises the question of whether global oil markets can sustain their dependency on China, given the uncertainty surrounding its economic recovery. Fereidun Fesharaki, Chairman of Facts Global Energy, remarked at a recent energy conference, "For 20 y…

As has often been the case, this week’s Federal Reserve meeting will be less about what policymakers are doing now than what they expect to be doing in the future. In the now, there’s virtually no chance the U.S. central bank will choose to raise its benchmark borrowing rate. Markets are pricing in just a 1% chance of what would be the 12th hike…

Home Assistant, the renowned software favored by privacy-conscious tech enthusiasts, is marking its 10th anniversary with the launch of a groundbreaking product designed to make smart homes accessible to a wider audience. The Home Assistant Green, priced at $99, promises to simplify the setup process and provide a seamless entry point for individua…

Microsoft enthusiasts and tech aficionados alike are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Microsoft showcase event on September 21st, where the tech giant is expected to debut its latest lineup of devices. Among the highly anticipated releases are the Surface Laptop Studio 2, Surface Pro 10, and a new Surface Go tablet. However, stealing the spotlight is …

When Disney+ made its grand debut in 2019, the entertainment powerhouse had ambitious plans for global domination. During an Investor’s Day event, Disney’s CFO, Christine McCarthy, boldly proclaimed their target of accumulating a subscriber base ranging from 60 to 90 million by the year 2024. However, little did they know that their streaming servi…

In a recent announcement, Google is set to revolutionize the Chromebook landscape with a significant change that promises to extend the lifespan of these popular devices. Commencing in the year 2024, ChromeOS devices will be eligible to receive automatic security updates for an impressive 10 years after their initial release. This development is po…

Honda is making a bold statement in the electromobility market with its latest creation: the Motocompacto. This unconventional vehicle seeks to bridge the gap between scooter enthusiasts and those who prefer an even more compact mode of transportation - akin to riding a carry-on-sized suitcase. While this might sound like a whimsical concept, the M…

In a recent support document, Microsoft has signaled a significant shift in its approach to printer drivers in Windows, heralding the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers. Instead of the multitude of bespoke drivers tailored to individual printers and scanners, Windows will transition to a universal “class driver” that supports Inte…