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Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles reached a record 67% of Chinese car sales in September, driven by declining combustion-engine vehicle sales amid higher petrol prices and oil supply concerns.
Burnham in danger of sleepwalking into climate disaster, say campaigners
Environmental campaigners warn Prime Minister Burnham risks undermining climate goals by making separate decisions on North Sea drilling, Heathrow expansion, EV targets, and heat pump grants without considering their combined emissions impact.
Satish Acharya, Manjul: India’s cartoonists built an audience online – now their posts are being restricted
Indian cartoonists face repeated account restrictions and content removal on Instagram, raising concerns about the use of legal orders to suppress political satire in India.
‘We built this land’: descendants of enslaved people are reclaiming their history across South Africa’s vineyards
South African wine farms are beginning to acknowledge their reliance on enslaved labor, with Groot Constantia among the few explicitly documenting slavery’s role in building the industry’s success.
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China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy
Alibaba released Qwen3.8-Max, claiming it rivals top US AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI in performance capabilities, intensifying competition over artificial intelligence dominance.
Lenovo Googlebook leaks reveal a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet
Lenovo Googlebook models featuring a laptop and 2-in-1 tablet design have surfaced in leaked press images, showing devices with distinctive light bars and dedicated Gemini AI keys ahead of their anticipated Fall 2026 release.
Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is actually somewhat reasonably priced
Samsung’s 2TB 9100 Pro SSD is available at Amazon for $302.99, marking its lowest price since February 2026 and representing a significant discount from typical pricing.
Bluesky’s new CEO wants to grow it all
Toni Schneider, newly permanent CEO of Bluesky, discusses the social platform’s dual mission of building both a consumer app and an open protocol that enables thousands of interoperable apps across what’s called the ATmosphere.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC
Microsoft is expanding backwards compatibility to bring Xbox 360 games to PC and next-generation devices, with a gradual rollout expected between 2027 and 2028.
The first-gen Kindle Scribe is a big e-reader and digital notebook that’s $150 refurbished
The first-generation Kindle Scribe with a 10.2-inch screen and Premium Pen is available refurbished for $149.99 through August 8th, making it suitable for reading textbooks and taking handwritten notes.
Nike was once China’s sneaker king. Here’s why its sales have fallen 30%
Nike’s China sales have declined 30% since 2021 as domestic brands gain market share amid a nationalist consumer movement, while the company struggles with distribution complexity and lack of localized products.
Ferrari CEO says he ‘would not change anything’ about polarizing Luce EV debut
Ferrari’s CEO says the company is satisfied with the polarizing Luce electric vehicle launch this spring, despite initial market backlash and stock declines that have since recovered.
The economy slowed a bit — but Americans continued to spend
U.S. GDP grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter as consumer spending remained robust despite rising inflation and a slowdown from earlier in the year.
UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA private equity investment plan
UEFA threatens to boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup if FIFA proceeds with a plan to sell a 20% stake to private equity investors, calling the proposal irresponsible.
Thames Water boss says leakage targets ‘not realistic’
Thames Water’s chief executive claims the company’s leakage and pollution targets are unrealistic, amid ongoing criticism of the water company’s environmental performance and financial troubles.
HSBC to close all branches and pull out of Australian retail banking market
HSBC is closing all 19 of its Australian branches and exiting retail banking over the next 18 months, selling its mortgage and loan portfolio to Blackstone.