Sony WH-1000XM6

Sony WH-1000XM6 Headlines Tech Wrap Sept 29 with SanDisk & YouTube Updates

On September 29, technology news lit up with several big reveals. Sony WH-1000XM6 made waves as Sony launched its newest flagship headphones in India. At the same time, SanDisk rolled out fresh storage gear for creators. And YouTube surprised many with a new “Premium Lite” plan and more feature tweaks. We see strong moves in…

Tokopedia Deal

TikTok Fined by Indonesia Regulator Over Delayed Tokopedia Deal Report

In January 2024, TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, acquired a 75.01% stake in Tokopedia, Indonesia’s largest e-commerce platform, for $840 million. This strategic move aimed to strengthen TikTok’s presence in Southeast Asia’s digital commerce sector. However, the acquisition faced regulatory scrutiny from Indonesia’s antitrust agency, KPPU, due to concerns over potential monopolistic practices. Despite receiving…

Ad Targeting

Ad Targeting: Meta May Partner with Google’s Gemini for Ads

Digital ads fuel most of the internet economy. In 2024, Meta earned over 97% of its revenue from ads across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. At the same time, Google has been busy with Gemini, its advanced AI model, launched in December 2023. Now, a possible partnership between Meta and Google’s Gemini is drawing attention. Why…

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Launches as $630 Rival to iPhone 17

When Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 17 series, it made a statement. The new Xiaomi 17 Pro Max launched in China at about ¥5,999 (roughly $630), a price that sends a clear message: high-end features don’t always need high-end cost. We see one bold move right away: Xiaomi skipped the “16” in naming and jumped to…

Intel

Intel Pursues Apple Investment to Fuel Chip Revival Strategy

Intel, once a leader in chip manufacturing, is facing significant challenges in the competitive semiconductor industry. To address this, the company has approached Apple Inc. for a potential investment, aiming to bolster its financial position and technological capabilities. This move comes after a series of strategic investments, including a $2 billion equity stake from SoftBank…

YMTC

YMTC Eyes DRAM Market Entry to Expand Memory Chip Footprint

The memory chip market is going through big changes. In September 2025, news broke that Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) is planning to enter the DRAM business. This is a big move because YMTC has been known mainly for its NAND flash products. Now it wants to step into a market ruled by giants like…

Stargate Project

Stargate Project: OpenAI, Oracle & SoftBank to Build 5 AI Data Centers

On September 23, 2025, OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announced plans to build five new AI data centers in the United States. This is part of the $500 billion Stargate Project, started in January 2025. The goal is to reach 10 gigawatts of AI computing power by the end of 2025. The new centers will be…

Crypto ETFs

US Market Braces for Surge in Crypto ETFs After Regulatory Greenlight

In September 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved significant changes to its regulatory framework, paving the way for a surge in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move has been hailed as a pivotal moment for digital asset integration into mainstream financial markets. By streamlining the approval process, the SEC has reduced the…

Circular Financing

Nvidia Faces Scrutiny Over Circular Financing in OpenAI Deal

On September 22, 2025, Nvidia announced a major partnership with OpenAI. The company pledged up to $100 billion to help build AI infrastructure. The plan is to install at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems in OpenAI’s data centers. This is a big step for AI technology. The deal has raised concerns because of its…

Comet Browser

Perplexity Launches Comet Browser for Windows & Mac Users in India

On 22 September 2025, Perplexity rolled out its new AI-powered Comet Browser for Windows and Mac users in India. We believe this is more than just another browser. It blends smart AI with everyday web tasks. We no longer just search, we interact. The company built this browser knowing how messy research, multitasking, and tab…