AOC U27G3 is unveiled with a 27″ dual-mode Fast IPS display

AOC U27G3 is a new dual-mode gaming monitor that boasts a 27-inch Fast IPS display with a 4K resolution and a native refresh rate of 160Hz, which can also operate at an FHD resolution with a 320Hz refresh rate. The display delivers a typical brightness of 400 nits with HDR10 support and covers 100% of the sRGB and 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. It also supports up to 0.5 ms MPRT. The monitor has…

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Huawei, Tencent, ByteDance scale up AI hiring to counter US tech blockade

As US-China tensions over artificial intelligence reach new heights in 2025, the tech conflict has entered a critical stage. The US Commerce Department has launched an export review of Nvidia’s H20 AI chip, designed specifically for China, sending shockwaves through the global semiconductor sector. In response, Chinese tech giants are launching an unprecedented AI hiring and training drive, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign innovation and boost homegrown capabilities.

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Tariff pressure triggers China Inc.’s southbound shift — Lenovo, Haier relocate hubs to India

With US-China trade tensions escalating, the Trump administration has hiked tariffs on Chinese imports to as high as 245%, sharply increasing pressure on Chinese exporters. In contrast, Indian goods entering the US still face a modest 10% tariff during the current grace period. This, combined with deepening US-India ties under the Indo-Pacific strategy, is driving a wave of Chinese companies to shift production to India as they seek localized manufacturing and alternative export bases.

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OpenAI’s open-source pivot isn’t altruism—it’s a strategic recalibration

OpenAI has revealed plans to release an open-source AI model in the coming months, though it is still evaluating the appropriate scale for the release. The announcement comes alongside the launch of Codex CLI, an open-source development tool aimed at reinforcing OpenAI’s developer ecosystem. While the move signals a growing push toward openness, the company faces two major hurdles: mitigating potential use by Chinese competitors and preserving its revenue growth trajectory.

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