Game Over? PC & Console Growth Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels 
PC and console gaming growth lags pre-pandemic levels as playtime drops and industry giants face challenges, reports Newzoo. 
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Game Over? PC & Console Growth Trails Pre-Pandemic Levels
Intel’s Chipmaking Unit Faces $7B Loss as It Battles TSMC Dominance 
Intel’s chipmaking unit reports a $7B loss amid rivalry with TSMC. Can a $100B factory push and EUV tech revive its semiconductor crown?
Shanghai Accelerates Self-Driving Future with 5G-A Tech 
Shanghai expands 5G-A-powered autonomous vehicle testing to 2,000+ km of roads, blending tech innovation with real-world urban challenges. 
Kobayashi Scandal Rocks Japan: 33K Firms Affected 
A tainted supplement scandal impacts 33,000+ Japanese businesses, with 5 deaths reported. Red yeast rice supply chain under scrutiny.
US Charts Lunar Time Zone 
Amid Global Moon Race
The White House tasks NASA with creating a moon-specific time zone by 2026, addressing gravitational quirks and global lunar ambitions.
China’s Latest Satellite Launch Sets New Milestone in Space Tech 
China’s latest remote sensing satellite launch marks the 515th mission for its Long March rockets, showcasing cutting-edge space technology. 
China Rockets into Space Again with New Remote Sensing Satellite
China successfully launched the Yaogan-42 01 remote sensing satellite on Wednesday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March-2D rocket, marking the 515th mission for the rocket series.
China Charts Data-Driven Future with Ambitious New Strategy 
China unveils bold plans for a data-driven future, aiming to boost AI, infrastructure, and cross-sector innovation. 
Chinese Mainland Unveils Roadmap for a Data-Driven Future
The Chinese mainland’s National Data Work Conference unveils a strategy to boost data infrastructure, promote data sharing, and advance AI applications.
Beijing Builds Futuristic Robotics Hubs to Boost Tech Innovation 
Beijing launches dual robotics industrial parks in Changping & Yizhuang to boost tech innovation, with completion set for 2026. 