Manus has resumed independent operations under its original founding team after Meta’s proposed acquisition of the company fell through. Manus said the transition involved backing up and restoring data before the company returned to normal operations. The startup is now operating as an independent agent-focused AI company. Manus had previously attracted major investors including Tencent, ZhenFund and HSG, while the failed deal was reportedly valued at...

VIENTIANE, Laos — September 1, 2026 — Lao Telecom Group, comprising Lao Telecom, TPlus, and MmoneyX, officially signed a landmark partnership agreement with the Bundesliga, Germany’s premier football league. The partnership makes Lao Telecom Group the first network operator in the Lao PDR to secure comprehensive official live broadcasting rights for the Bundesliga. The event also marked the official relaunch of "LTC Play," the group’s...

Bilibili, China's largest video platform, is poised to acquire international creators in an attempt to rival YouTube beyond China. Bilibili has reignited its global ambitions with the launch of a new mobile application for international markets. The company has also removed strict identity verification requirements that have often hindered global users from accessing its content. The global version of the Bilibili app is now available on Android,...

The Ministry of Public Security has officially launched the LAeID application nationwide and announced the discontinuation of the use of old-style identity cards, including the white and green cards. The announcement is based on Decree No. 526/govt on the Citizen Database and Identity Cards, dated August 4, 2025, as well as relevant notifications and agreements on transforming the traditional census registration system into a modern electronic...

DJI has launched the Osmo 360 II, an 8K 360-degree camera, in China with a starting price of RMB3,299. The camera uses a 1-inch panoramic imaging sensor and offers 14.5 stops of dynamic range. It supports native 8K/60fps panoramic video, AI Super Night Scene 2.0, subject tracking, NFC one-tap pairing and AI-assisted editing, while offering 105GB of built-in storage. DJI is selling two packages priced at...