After 10 years of Pixels, why is Google still making phones? With the Google Pixel 11 launch imminent, I asked three analysts why Google is still making phones. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11
Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are losing China to EV upstarts As competition in the Chinese automotive sector intensifies, German car manufacturers are witnessing a decline in sales and profitability. Homegrown brands like Xiaomi and BYD are making significant inroads with consumers. The challenge for these foreign automakers lies in adjusting their pricing strategies and keeping pace with swift advancements in… The Economic Times · Aug 11
After Driving Over 25 Chinese Cars, These Are The 6 I Would Buy These six cars represent what I think are the best of what China has to offer. I wouldn’t mind seeing them in my driveway every day. InsideEVs · Aug 9
Xiaomi is aiming right at JBL with this dishy yet durable Bluetooth speaker — but after hours of testing, I need more depth from the sound I tried Xiaomi’s cheap Bluetooth speaker with an infinity mirror, flashy LED lights, and top-tier waterproofing — here’s how I’d rate it. TechRadar · Aug 9
I tested the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro for a month to track workouts, check my stress, and monitor my sleep — and this $89 Apple Watch dupe is simply excellent The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is an excellent sub-$100 smartwatch for tracking your workouts, sleep, and other metrics, and it's extremely comfortable too. Tom’s Guide · Aug 7
Xiaomi India launches Mijia sub-brand, plans big push into home appliances Xiaomi India is launching its Mijia sub-brand for home and lifestyle products. This move aims to diversify the company's offerings beyond declining smartphone shipments. The company plans to enter the large home appliances segment with local manufacturing partners. Mijia will join Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco in the brand portfolio. The Economic Times · Aug 7
Xiaomi’s debut full-size hybrid SUV can cover 314 electric miles before it touches a drop of gasoline Xiaomi just launched a hybrid SUV with more EV range than many electric cars TechRadar · Aug 7
Tech Brief (Aug. 6): U.S. Drafts Ban on Chinese Optical Modules, Exposing Mutual Supply Chain Risks MiniMax shares surge after joining Hong Kong Stock Connect, Unitree IPO opens with bids implying up to 55 billion yuan valuation Caixin Global · Aug 6
Xiaomi launches 2-in-1 device that purifies and humidifies your home simultaneously Why buy separate appliances when one can do both? T3 · Aug 5
I tested the Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max and it’s a great all-round performer — when it actually works The Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X20 Max is a capable robot vacuum cleaner, but my unit developed issues after a year of testing. TechRadar · Aug 3
EREVs Can Apparently Be Almost As Low-Maintenance As Full EVs The SkyNomad N70 and N90 won't need their oil changed for up to three years. Xiaomi wants its EREV models to be as cheap to run as its EVs. InsideEVs · Aug 2
I’ve been testing an uber-affordable fitness tracker, and it has all the features you need to improve your health on a budget The Xiaomi Smart Band is an affordable way to track your fitness and health and is comfortable to wear 24/7. Tom’s Guide · Jul 31
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max review: excellent cameras, familiar compromises Huawei’s "global" flagship combines camera hardware and one of the year’s best designs, but living without Google still remains a considerable compromise Digital Camera World · Jul 31
Qualcomm's 1 Sept Price Hike Is Set to Push Flagship Android Smartphone Prices Past $1,000 Qualcomm plans to raise chip prices by double digits from September 2026, potentially increasing flagship Android phone costs. This follows rising input costs and a memory chip shortage. International Business Times UK · Jul 30
T3 · Jul 30 The US just banned robot vacuums – and the ripple effects are going to be huge The new rules could change how quickly robot vacuums reach the US market
The Economic Times · Jul 29 Flipkart ordered to pay Rs 38,000 after buyer finds mobile phone warranty started eight months before delivery A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart to pay Rs 38,990 to a Kannur woman after finding that the Xiaomi phone delivered to her in March 2023 carried a warranty start date of July 2022, eight months before she received it. The commission ruled Flipkart had sold a previously used,…
Android Central · Jul 27 Bad news for your wallet: Qualcomm's chip prices are going up, and your next phone will cost more The best time to buy a smartphone was yesterday.
MyLifeXP · Jul 21 Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max Set for an Early Launch, Leak Suggests Usually Xiaomi launches its flagship phones in China first. Because of the launch Indian customers have to wait for months for its launch. But the leak suggests that maybe the wait for this year could be less. Could Launch in December in India Mobile phone can be launched around December…
The Conversation · Jul 20 Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise? If producing electric vehicles (EVs) was an Olympic sport, China would be dominating the medals podium.
Android Central · Jul 20 Don't need a 300W charging station? These 4 features will change your mind Cuktech's 30 Ultra is a 300W charging station designed for your desk. It does 140W out of two USB-C ports, and has the ability to charge all your devices — at the same time.
Fortune · Jul 17 Markets may have just experienced their second DeepSeek shock, this time thanks to a Chinese AI lab named after a Pink Floyd album K3 might undermine the conventional wisdom that U.S. firms can maintain their extended lead by simply outspending Chinese competitors on computing power.
Android Central · Jul 16 Xiaomi somehow rolls out stable Android 17 update ahead of its rivals Xiaomi just rolled out the stable Android 17 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17. The only issue is that it's still based on HyperOS 3.0, so you won't see any new features.
T3 · Jul 15 After 9 years, Sony has proven once again why cameras still matter The RX10 V puts dedicated superzoom cameras back on the map
T3 · Jul 14 Xiaomi Watch S5 review: Premium design meets outstanding battery life at a great price Premium hardware, reliable health tracking and battery life that just keeps going
T3 · Jul 14 A new Fire TV Stick rival arrives in the UK, but this one runs Google TV instead Cheap, cheerful and full of your favourite apps, Xiaomi's streaming dongle is finally available