Chris Liu

Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to launch a tender offer in December, aiming to sell existing shares at $135 per share, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move would boost the company's valuation to over $250 billion, reflecting a significant increase from its June valuation of $210 billion. SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the proposed offer.

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, recently valued itself at $300 billion in a share buyback offer, according to The Wall Street Journal . This valuation comes at a critical moment as ByteDance faces potential regulatory actions in the United States that could lead to a ban on TikTok due to national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. ByteDance's move to buy back shares at around $180 each signals a measure of confidence in its business despite a highly charged geopolitical environment.

From record-breaking NEV sales to fierce battles in ADAS tech and bold brand shake-ups, the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show ignites the senses and is a glimpse of mobility’s fast-evolving future.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) is preparing to seek court intervention that could compel Google to divest its Chrome browser, in a bold effort to break up what regulators say is the company's overwhelming dominance in the internet search and digital advertising sectors. This action, reported by Bloomberg, is part of a broader strategy to curb Google's market power following a federal court ruling in August, which found that Google had violated antitrust laws by creating and maintaining a monopoly over online search.

Microsoft is stepping up its ambitions in artificial intelligence (AI), introducing a vision of "agentic AI" at its Ignite 2024 conference, where AI-powered tools take on complex, automated tasks for businesses. CEO Satya Nadella spoke in Chicago about Microsoft's drive to embed AI agents across its software platforms, aiming to transform organizational workflows and bolster productivity.

In a significant milestone for SpaceX's ambitious mission to make space travel more accessible, the company's Starship completed its sixth test flight on Tuesday. The world's largest and most powerful rocket lifted off at 4 p.m. CST from the SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, amid much fanfare and the presence of high-profile spectators, including President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its antitrust case against Google, calling for the company to not only divest its Chrome browser but also to separate its Android operating system and limit its artificial intelligence (AI) model training.

Alibaba Group is consolidating its domestic and international e-commerce platforms into a unified division, marking a significant restructuring aimed at strengthening its competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market. The move, announced in a Thursday securities filing, merges the Taobao and Tmall Group with the Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC), which oversees platforms like AliExpress and Alibaba.com.

Google is once again retreating from the tablet market, with reports indicating the company has canceled its second-generation Pixel Tablet, codenamed "Kiyomi." This decision, confirmed by Android Authority , comes as the first-generation Pixel Tablet, launched last year, struggled to gain significant traction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.