ByteDance in Talks to Buy Custom AI Chips from MediaTek
October 16, 2026 — ByteDance is in advanced talks with MediaTek to purchase custom data center chips, according to people familiar with the matter. The chips would be application-specific integrated circuits, or ASICs, tailored to ByteDance’s platform needs. If the deal goes through, ByteDance would likely become MediaTek’s second-largest ASIC customer after Google. Neither side…
Seres Executive: AITO Will Expand Globally After Entering Europe in 2027
October 16, 2026 – AITO has announced that it plans to enter the European market in autumn 2027 and gradually expand into other global markets. Kang Bo, director and vice president of Seres Group, confirmed the timeline during an interview with CCTV Finance at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The brand is currently advancing regulatory…
DJI Launches Dock 4: First Battery-Swapping Unmanned Drone Platform
October 15, 2026 – DJI has officially launched its first battery-swapping unmanned platform, the DJI Dock 4, priced at 167,999 yuan for the hardware bundle. The package includes the Dock 4 station, a DJI Matrice 5TD drone, a DJI O4 Ground Station and four batteries. Software subscriptions, maintenance and additional services are sold separately. The…
Doubao Work Adds One-Click Import From ChatGPT, Claude Code and Trae Work
October 15, 2026 – ByteDance’s Doubao Work has launched a new “Data Import and Sync” feature, allowing users to migrate skills, historical conversations and work memories from other AI tools with one click. The update supports importing data from ChatGPT, Claude Code and Trae Work, making it easier to switch between AI products without losing…
Alibaba’s Qwen Launches AI Glasses N1, N1 Pro and Bose-Partnered AI Earbuds
October 13, 2026 – Alibaba’s Qwen has launched three new AI wearables: the Qwen AI Glasses N1, N1 Pro and a Qwen AI clip-on earphone developed with Bose. The products went on sale the same day, with prices starting at 2,218 yuan for the glasses and 1,099 yuan for the earphones after national subsidies and…
Kirin 9050 Pro Debuts “Logic Folding” to Shorten Signal Paths
October 14, 2026 – Huawei held a Kirin chip technology briefing, revealing that cumulative shipments of devices powered by Kirin chips have surpassed 100 million units since 2023. The Kirin 9000S, which debuted in the Mate 60 series in 2023, marked the chip’s return. In September 2025, Huawei unveiled the Kirin 9020 in the Mate…
BMW M CEO Responds to Luxeed’s Drift Homage: “We Welcome It”
October 13, 2026 – Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M, has publicly responded to Luxeed RX’s recreation of BMW’s classic drifting “wall-pass” advertisement, saying he welcomed the move and extended his respect to Chinese automakers. The episode began on September 10, when Luxeed released a video showing the Luxeed RX drifting through a narrow…
Stella Li: BYD Can Overtake Toyota and VW Without the U.S.
October 12, 2026 – Stella Li, executive vice president of BYD and head of its international business, laid out the company’s next phase of global strategy at a summit in Singapore, saying BYD aims to overtake Toyota and Volkswagen within five years to become the world’s largest automaker. She said BYD will continue its overseas…
Kimi K4 in the Works: Moonshot AI Eyes 5-6 Trillion Parameter Beast
October 12, 2026 – Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, currently regarded as the strongest domestic large model in China, is approaching the three-month mark since its release. Rumors of an upgraded K3.1 have circulated since late last month, with reports now pointing to a mid-October launch. According to Nomura Securities, Kimi K3.1 is expected to be…
Geely Enters Canada: Chinese Automakers Now Present in Both U.S. Neighbors
October 10, 2026 – Geely Auto officially announced its entry into the Canadian market on October 9, saying it has set up a local team and is building out retail and service networks before launching its first vehicles for Canadian consumers in 2027. The move makes Geely another Chinese automaker to enter the North American…
