The European Commission is implementing a centralized digital passport system for products like electronics and batteries, aiming to improve transparency, repairability, and resource efficiency across multiple sectors.
The robotics sector is entering a new phase with customizable, cost-effective options driven by open-source hardware, AI-driven inspection, and flexible automation tools, expanding capabilities across factories of all sizes.
Rockwell Automation and Augury are expanding their partnership with a new AI-driven workflow designed to turn factory machine data into rapid maintenance actions, aiming to narrow the current gap where only 43% of data is effectively utilized.
A leaked investor briefing forced Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek to pause a planned second funding round; founders, backers and regulators now face questions about chip sourcing, valuation and geopolitics, and why this matters to anyone watching the global AI investment boom.
HKUST has launched an Industrial Alliance to fast-track robotics and AI from lab prototypes into real-world use, linking researchers, companies and students.
The global market for noise-cancelling earbuds is poised to transition into a phase of mature, sustained growth by 2026, according to a comprehensive forecast from IndexBox.
Phone cases, chargers, data cables...these barely-noticed accessories are supporting a market worth hundreds of billions of dollars. According to Global Market Insights, the global mobile accessories market is expected to reach USD 95.7 billion by 2025, grow to USD 101.8 billion in 2026, and is projected to hit USD 169.8 billion by 2035. Mobile accessories are growing from a “supporting role” to one of the most robust long-distance runners in the mobile electronics field.
Shoppers are bracing for a pricier iPhone 18 Pro as AI-driven demand for memory chips tightens supply, forcing Apple to consider higher retail tags; here's what buyers and investors need to know about costs, options, and whether the premium is worth it.
Shoppers are snapping up smarter, sleeker cases as MagSafe and Qi2 compatibility reshape the market; manufacturers and brands in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific are racing to turn a disposable commodity into a repeatable, premium purchase that matters for style, protection and charging convenience.
Shenzhen Golf & Feihuang Technology Co. Ltd’s model X18 is a magnetic power bank with a built-in AC plug for direct wall charging and a USB-C cable as wired option.
Authorities in Milan have intensified efforts to uncover a sprawling network of subcontractors allegedly exploiting Chinese workers in Italy’s luxury fashion industry, sparking a broader debate on industry responsibility and oversight.
As trade policies redefine sourcing standards, verified U.S. cotton with full-chain traceability emerges as a competitive advantage for apparel brands amid nearshoring trends and regulatory scrutiny.
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann highlights the potential of the India-European Union free trade pact to deepen economic ties, promote investment, and facilitate borderless business growth amid ongoing negotiations.