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From Gran Turismo 7 to a smartphone with a second screen: How Xiaomi is linking cars, homes and devices

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 03: during round three of the Gran Turismo World Series at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands on October 03, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (NOTE TO USER - Gran Turismo 7: TM & © 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. Manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. All rights reserved). (Photo by Clive Rose - Gran Turismo/Gran Turismo via Getty Images)
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 03: during round three of the Gran Turismo World Series at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands on October 03, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (NOTE TO USER - Gran Turismo 7: TM & © 2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. Manufacturers, cars, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. All rights reserved). (Photo by Clive Rose - Gran Turismo/Gran Turismo via Getty Images)

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$100 versus $1,800: How much should you really spend on a robot vacuum?

The robot vacuum market has advanced a great deal in the last three to four years.
The robot vacuum market has advanced a great deal in the last three to four years.

Apple will sell 6 million iPhone duos in 2026, Counterpoint says

The iPhone Duo carries industry-wide hopes for stoking greater interest and sales of foldables.
The iPhone Duo carries industry-wide hopes for stoking greater interest and sales of foldables.

Xi's India visit to help diplomatic thaw, but business ties bound by suspicion

Huawei launches new foldable smartphone as competition with Xiaomi, Apple heats up

Huawei will unveil the latest edition of its ultra-premium trifold device, the Mate XT 2, on Sept 7.
Huawei will unveil the latest edition of its ultra-premium trifold device, the Mate XT 2, on Sept 7.

China flexes its car-safety chops with huge recall of Tesla, other cars

Door-release and door handle issues have also been a concern in the United States and Europe, although authorities have yet to take action.
Door-release and door handle issues have also been a concern in the United States and Europe, although authorities have yet to take action.

Chinese blogger jailed for fake claims about Xiaomi EV

Components of Xiaomi SU7 on display at the Xiaomi booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing, China April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Components of Xiaomi SU7 on display at the Xiaomi booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China), in Beijing, China April 24, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

The premium segment of the smartphone industry has proven more resilient, with Apple posting record revenue in the first quarter of 2026.
The premium segment of the smartphone industry has proven more resilient, with Apple posting record revenue in the first quarter of 2026.

Memory crunch and Iran war lead to phone market decline

Apple and Samsung Electronics were the only top-five brands to post growth, as each increased shipments by more than 3 per cent while the overall market fell 4.1 per cent, the researchers found.
Apple and Samsung Electronics were the only top-five brands to post growth, as each increased shipments by more than 3 per cent while the overall market fell 4.1 per cent, the researchers found.

Locked doors trapped driver in fatal Xiaomi car crash, investigation shows

Xiaomi will release in 2026 a new version of its SU7 sedan that will comply with new rules banning hidden door handles.
Xiaomi will release in 2026 a new version of its SU7 sedan that will comply with new rules banning hidden door handles.

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