Tech in Asia

The purchases took place between April 21 and April 27, with an average price of US$92,737 per bitcoin.

Shipments under US$800 and business-to-business deliveries were not affected.

Duolingo aims to integrate AI across operations like hiring, performance reviews, and task automation.

The Singapore-based startup aims to complement its profits by growing its revenue and customer base by 3x to 5x this year.

Techrar specializes in managing subscriptions, memberships, and recurring billing.

The deal may be finalized by the end of June, with bonds maturing in two to four years.

Typically held in July, Prime Day has been a major driver of sales and Prime memberships for Amazon.

With over 150 million merchants globally, users can also withdraw stablecoins to their bank accounts via the Mastercard.

The company said the name change aligns with its corporate and brand identities.

The factory is expected to produce 50,000 Semis annually, with plans to ramp up in 2026.

The SO-101 robotic arm is an upgrade from the SO-100, which was released in October 2024.

The feature will be available on the StarV Air2 eyewear starting in the third quarter of 2025.

Total Q1 sales fell 9% year-on-year, with net income dropping 23% to US$490 million.

The app reached seventh place overall before falling out of the top 25 by April 27, 2025.

The new model features hybrid reasoning capabilities designed to improve adaptability and efficiency for developers.

This launch follows similar moves by competitors such as Perplexity and Google.

The company now expects revenue to range from US$5.15 billion to US$5.23 billion.

Microsoft’s Brad Smith warns of US risks if China leads in quantum tech.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick says new measures will support US automakers and boost manufacturing investment.

However, global skepticism remains high, with 58% of participants considering AI untrustworthy.