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Shein and Temu items could face €20 levy in France’s crackdown on ultra-fast fashion

Imports of small parcels from China have already fallen by up to 40 per cent since a separate €3 EU levy came into force in July.

Euronews

France takes aim at fast-fashion giants with new pricing penalties

France will start imposing fees on ultra-fast fashion from Tuesday, with charges set to rise to almost €20 per garment as the government steps up pressure on major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.

Radio France Internationale

Fast-fashion giant Shein plunges 10% on Hong Kong debut

In its inaugural trading day in Hong Kong, fast-fashion retailer Shein experienced a ten percent drop in stock prices. The company successfully secured US$1.7 billion through its initial public offering, although its valuation now faces challenges at US$26.3 billion, a decline from previous private fundraising rounds in 2022. Despite plans…

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Fast-fashion retailer Shein makes tepid Hong Kong debut amid mounting headwinds

Fast-fashion retailer Shein, known for its ultra-low prices and rapidly produced clothes, made a tepid Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, having raised US$1.7 billion in a high-profile initial public offering. The flotation comes after the company's plans to list in New York and London were derailed by regulatory scrutiny.

France 24

France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy

Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, though rival brands like…

France 24

Chinese imports plunge 30% to 40% after EU tax on small parcels

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.

Euronews

AliExpress allegedly uses your browser's audio system to fingerprint your PC — hidden code runs even when no sound is playing

A developer's investigation into a Bluetooth headphone issue uncovered hidden Web Audio processing on AliExpress that allegedly fingerprints browsers and collects detailed device information.

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Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 377,000 Plug In Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold Online Can Fail to Warn Households

CPSC says 376,974 model KH158 gas and carbon monoxide detectors can fail to alarm, with 91 failure reports. Check the brand on yours.

Medical Daily

The PSP is the ultimate physical media EDC in 2026, change my mind

The PSP still holds up as a pocket friendly mult-media device, and its focus on physical media makes it the go-to for current ownership trends.

GamesRadar

You deserve a travel power adapter you actually like for your next trip

Get rid of those oversized all-in-one chunks of plastic.

PC Gamer

I bought this cheap Chinese running shoe to see how it compares to the biggest brands, and it blew me away

The best Chinese running shoes are becoming easier to get hold of, and the Dynafish Xiaonian proved to be exceptionally versatile in my testing, as well as being great value.

Tom’s Guide

UK warning over ‘highly dangerous’ travel essential sold on Amazon and eBay

More than 10,000 of the unsafe adaptors may have already been sold to UK shoppers

The Independent UK

AliExpress hit with $629m EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

BRUSSELS - Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million (US$629 million) fine by the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products on its platform.

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Tech Brief (Jul. 21): Is Mega Chip IPO to Blame for China’s Tech Rout?

ByteDance launches audio creation model, EU fines AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to curb illegal goods

International Business Times UK

AliExpress Hit With €550 Million EU Fine Over Illegal Goods as Counterfeit Products Stayed Online for Weeks

The EU fined AliExpress €550 million for failing to prevent counterfeit and unsafe products on its platform, citing systemic compliance failures under the Digital Services Act.

The Independent UK

EU hits AliExpress with a record 550 million-euro fine over unsafe and counterfeit goods

The European Commission has fined AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to curb the sale of unsafe and counterfeit products

The Guardian - UK

AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

Chinese retail platform handed penalty over listings for items such as counterfeit products and unsafe toys

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EU slaps €550 million fine on AliExpress over illegal and counterfeit goods

The EU’s crackdown on Chinese online marketplaces is accelerating, with aggressive compliance checks and increased charges for imports into the bloc from fast-fashion sites like Temu and Shein.

PC Gamer

This AliExpress-sourced $5 USB hub has been described as 'mildly dangerous' for your PC, thanks to a nasty power issue

In a word: Eek.

Tom’s Hardware

Boutique DIY Hi-Fi solution lets you repurpose your old IDE optical drives as a standalone audio player — $190 CD-ROM Player 01 features a laser-cut enclosure and a custom PCB

A stylish new product encourages the repurposing of old IDE optical drives as standalone audio players.

GamesRadar

Lenovo just nuked its retro handheld that sellers packed with illegal ROMs, but unbranded versions are still haunting AliExpress

The Lenovo G02 retro handheld and variants have been removed from AliExpress, but new versions without links to the brand are crawling from the grave.

The Independent UK

Warning as ‘potentially lethal’ baby products found listed on sites such as Amazon, eBay and TikTok shop

Potentially harmful self-feeding products, pillows and sleeping bags found listed on popular retail sites

The Guardian - UK

Which? finds 150 potentially lethal baby products sold online

UK consumer group says lives are at risk because platforms fail to prevent dangerous items reaching customers

The Independent UK

‘Potentially lethal’ baby pillows, sleeping bags and feeding items sold online

Which? said it had found 150 potentially lethal baby products being sold to UK consumers.

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