Column: Trump’s US$1.5T defense dream hits rust-belt reality

US President Donald Trump has requested a fiscal year 2027 defense budget of US$1.5 trillion. This represents a nearly 50% increase from fiscal year 2026’s roughly US$1 trillion. Trump’s goal is clear: rebuild a strong military. Experts expect the budget to significantly boost procurement for expanded naval fleets, advanced aircraft, and new nuclear missile programs.

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The Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 2026 series is launched globally

Xiaomi has officially launched its 2026‑generation Xiaomi TV S Mini LED series globally, introducing two premium large‑format models – the 98-inch Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 98 2026 and 85-inch Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 85 2026. The new lineup brings advances in Mini LED technology, display precision, and cinematic immersion. The 98‑inch model leads the series with an advanced QD‑Mini LED panel featuring…

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QD-OLED evolution on MSI monitors – from text clarity to the 5th Gen RGB Stripe Penta Tandem

QD‑OLED technology has undergone one of the most dramatic evolutions in modern display engineering. What began as a bold attempt to merge OLED contrast with quantum‑dot color has now matured into a platform capable of exceptional clarity, efficiency, and durability. MSI, in close partnership with Samsung Display, has been at the center of this transformation – adopting each generation of QD‑OLED…

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The AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK pushes gaming displays into the 1000 Hz era

AOC has officially stepped into uncharted territory with the launch of the AOC AGON Pro AGP277QK, a monitor that doesn’t just raise the bar for esports displays – it punts it into the stratosphere. Announced alongside its Philips sibling – the Philips 27M2N5500XD in Dember 2025, the AGP277QK is one of the world’s first true 1000 Hz dual‑mode gaming monitors, a milestone that feels less like an…

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ByteDance’s Doubao 2.0 aims to undercut the West’s AI elite—then Disney strikes back

ByteDance has officially launched Doubao 2.0, a next-generation AI family that promises GPT-level intelligence at a disruptive price point. However, the celebration was short-lived as Hollywood giants, led by Disney, immediately filed a legal strike against the platform for what they call a “virtual smash-and-grab” of copyrighted characters.

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