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Pongbot’s Aura raises nearly USD 4 million for multisport coaching robot

The Kickstarter-backed device marks an effort to move beyond specialized tennis equipment and build a software-driven sports ecosystem.

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The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.
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ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones
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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.
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Deals in brief: Ant International raises Series A funding, Granite-Integral backs Berlin-based Omio, 13 China investments, and more
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DeepSeek and others are winning on price, but concerns over foreign dependence loom.
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Indian companies look to Chinese LLMs as AI costs bite
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New markets in Latin America and Southeast Asia drive their growth plans.
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China automakers shift gears to exports as domestic demand weakens
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The group is scaling back unproven store formats after its flagship brand missed growth targets.
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Anta brand CEO Xu Yang steps down as retail expansion slows
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Its ARR reportedly grew faster than Anthropic’s did at the same stage.
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China’s Z.ai reaches USD 1 billion in ARR after 15-fold growth in six months
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The Chinese discount lifestyle retailer plans to use original IP to fuel growth.
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Miniso banks on finding the next Labubu as it opens 100 US stores
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The Hong Kong listing marks the foundry’s latest milestone.
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China’s Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI’s shadow
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