Tencent: News
Tencent Holdings is a Chinese multinational technology company and one of the largest video game vendors headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It was founded in 1998 by Pony Ma, Xy Chenye, Zhang Zhidong, Chen Yidan, and Zeng Liqing. Tencent’s services include music (Tencent Music), social networking, e-commerce, web portal, mobile and online gaming, payment system, and smartphones. The company has also collaborated with tech giant ASUS to produce gaming-centric ROG-series smartphones.
Baidu's AI video generator turns your images into 10-second clips
Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered video generator for businesses.
World's first AI doctor clinic now open in Saudi Arabia
Shanghai-based medical technology company Synyi AI has opened the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) clinic in Saudi Arabia.
Tencent announces 28,000 internships amid China's youth unemployment crisis
In a major campus recruitment drive, leading Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings has launched a massive internship program.
PUBG maker Tencent invests $1.25B in Assassin's Creed game developer
Chinese tech giant Tencent has pumped $1.25 billion into a spin-off of Ubisoft, the famous creator of the Assassin's Creed video games.
Tencent says its new 'T1' reasoning model can outperform DeepSeek
Chinese tech giant, Tencent, has officially launched its T1 reasoning model. The new model is said to offer quicker response times and improved capabilities for processing extended text documents.
US blacklists Tencent, China's most-valuable internet company: Here's why
The Pentagon has flagged Tencent, a top Chinese social media and gaming giant, as a 'Chinese military company.' The move comes as a new chapter in the US-China tensions.
Tencent, ByteDance outpace Meta, Google in NVIDIA AI GPU purchases
In 2024, Chinese tech giants Tencent and ByteDance became major buyers of NVIDIA's high-end artificial intelligence (AI) GPUs.
China targeted by 'SlowTempest' espionage cyberattacks, critical infrastructure at risk
Cybersecurity researchers at Securonix have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign dubbed "SlowTempest" targeting organizations within China.
Radio Mirchi's parent company acquired Gaana for just ₹25 lakh
Entertainment Network India Limited (ENIL), the parent company of FM radio brand 'Radio Mirchi,' acquired music streaming platform Gaana for just ₹25 lakh last year.
How China's ByteDance accessed NVIDIA's AI chips despite US sanctions
ByteDance is using a loophole in US regulations to train AI models on American soil with NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
Flipkart plans to shift domicile from Singapore to India
E-commerce titan, Flipkart, is reportedly considering a shift of its domicile or holding company from Singapore to India.
Tencent's Riot Games to lay off over 500 workers
Riot Games, the Los Angeles-based online gaming company behind hits like League of Legends, is set to lay off 530 employees. This constitutes about 11% of its global workforce.
TikTok-owner ByteDance in talks to sell gaming assets to Tencent
ByteDance is in talks with several potential buyers, including Tencent, the world's biggest video game company, to sell its gaming assets.
China relaxes grip on online gaming after $80bn market drop
China has approved 105 domestic video games, including titles from major companies such as Tencent and NetEase, reports Bloomberg.
Tencent loses $46bn in m-cap amid China's online gaming curbs
China is cracking down on online gaming, implementing new measures to curb spending and content, which has led to a massive $46 billion loss in Tencent's value.
PUBG Mobile-developer Tencent eyes big-budget console gaming with 'Last Sentinel'
Tencent Holdings, the Chinese tech powerhouse, has unveiled its most ambitious console game to date, "Last Sentinel," at The Game Awards in Los Angeles.
TikTok parent shuts down gaming unit, lays off hundreds
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, is planning to shut down its Nuverse gaming division and withdraw entirely from the mainstream video game industry, according to Reuters.
Tencent Q3 revenue climbs 10% as games sales recover
Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings saw a 10% surge in its third quarter revenue, hitting 154.6 billion yuan (Rs. 1.78 lakh crore).
Meta to return to China after 14-year hiatus: Here's how
Meta has struck a deal with Tencent to sell a new, low-cost virtual reality (VR) headset in China, as per a Wall Street Journal report.
Tencent claims its Hunyan AI is better than ChatGPT
China's most valuable internet company Tencent Holdings has introduced its artificial intelligence (AI) large language model, called Hunyuan.
Tencent's AI chatbot ready for launch after Beijing's green light
China's internet giant Tencent Holdings is gearing up to launch an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, following the Chinese government's approval of AI chatbots for public release last month.
China bans Tencent Holdings from updating and releasing new apps
The Chinese government's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has reportedly instructed app stores and platforms to prevent Tencent Holdings from updating its existing apps and launching any new ones as a part of a "temporary administrative guidance."
Tencent's facial scans will catch Chinese children gaming at night
In a bid to curb addiction to video games and reduce the time youngsters spend gaming, game developer Tencent has taken the drastic step of using facial recognition technology to catch children gaming at night.
Reddit raises $250 million in Series E funding
Super Bowl advertisements are incredibly pricey, but Reddit seems to have got its money's worth. The self-declared "front page of the internet" has raised a cool $250 million in the latest funding round.
PUBG Mobile India not granted permission for launch, confirms government
The central government has confirmed that it has not granted any permission to PUBG Mobile India for a launch.
PUBG Mobile is returning to India: Here's everything to know
PUBG Corporation, the creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), has announced it is preparing to soon launch a new game called "PUBG Mobile India" specifically created for the Indian market.
PUBG ban not likely to be revoked anytime soon: Report
The ban on PUBG came as a big blow for PUBG Corporation, the creator of the title, and Tencent Games, the Chinese company behind its mobile version.
Chinese giant Tencent pumps money into Flipkart: Details here
Chinese tech giant Tencent is pumping money into Flipkart, India's leading online shopping platform.
Fantasy sports unicorn Dream11 raises $225 million: Details here
In a major move, Dream Sports, the unicorn parent company of fantasy sports platform Dream11, has raised $225 million in a fresh round of funding.
#WeeklyRecap: Android 11, affordable Xbox Series S, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, especially in the consumer tech department.
PUBG Corporation breaks ties with Tencent Games in India
PUBG Corporation, the original developer of PUBG, has announced the decision to break association with China's Tencent Games in India.
#WeeklyRecap: PUBG banned, PM Modi's Twitter account hacked, and more
This week, a number of developments were reported in the world of technology, but two events gained particular attention.
PUBG maker Tencent will engage with India for ban reversal
Earlier this week, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the decision to ban more than 100 Chinese apps over national security concerns.
#WeeklyRecap: US blocks out ByteDance; Apple, Google unveil new devices
This week, we witnessed some major hardware launches, but the biggest news in the world of tech was US President Donald Trump's crackdown on TikTok's parent ByteDance and WeChat's parent Tencent.
Chinese giant Tencent loses $35 billion after Trump's ban
A few hours ago, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning certain business transactions with Tencent, the Chinese conglomerate that owns WeChat messaging service.
Hackers can make your device explode with a fast charger
Fast chargers are a boon for people who prefer to power up their phones/laptops in quick and short charging sessions.
ASUS ROG Phone 3 to launch on July 22: Report
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS, in association with Tencent, is set to unveil its flagship ROG Phone 3 on July 22, reported Mashdigi.
ASUS ROG Phone 3 to be launched in July
Taiwanese tech giant ASUS, in association with Tencent Games, will unveil its flagship ROG Phone 3 in July, the company has announced.
#GamingBytes: Top five tips to win PUBG squad games
PUBG is famous for delivering one of the most electrifying and realistic 'Battle Royale' experiences.
PUBG Sanhok Map: Tips and tricks to win here
PUBG has been, consistently, delivering a phenomenal 'Battle Royale' experience.
#GamingBytes: Five tips to follow after installing PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile enjoys an immense fan following in Asian countries as it delivers one of the finest Battle Royale experiences on mobiles.
PUBG banned this player for 10 years: Here's why
The widespread popularity of PUBG has made the game a breeding ground for cheaters.
Is China under-reporting coronavirus cases, deaths amid outbreak?
The official tally of confirmed cases of coronavirus surged past 28,000 on Thursday, while the death toll reached 563 in China.
Tencent leads $15 million Series A funding in Doubtnut
Gurugram-based Doubtnut, an ed-tech start-up which provides interactive video solutions to students' queries via its mobile application, website, YouTube and WhatsApp channels, has raised $15 million in a Series A round of funding led by Chinese conglomerate Tencent.
Insurance aggregator Policybazaar raises $150 million from Tencent
Insurance aggregator company Policybazaar, which compares financial services from major insurance companies for instant purchases, has raised $150 million in a funding round led by Tencent Holdings Ltd.
MX Player raises $110 million from Tencent: Details here
Popular over-the-top video platform MX Player has raised $110 million in a funding round led by Chinese tech giant Tencent.
Tencent's AI is changing advertising: Here's how
These days, companies shell millions to market their products and promote them through online platforms like Facebook/Instagram and offline channels like billboards, commercials, and movie/TV show sponsorships.
Apple defends its move of sending data to Chinese company
Just a day after facing flak for sending Safari browsing data to Chinese giant Tencent, Apple has responded to the criticism, defending the way it shares information.
Safari caught sending browsing data to Chinese company: Details here
Apple has long been sending data to Google Safe Browsing to warn users about phishing scams and malicious websites.
#GamingBytes: PUBG Mobile 0.15.0 getting helicopters, rocket launchers, more
PUBG Mobile is set to get even more exciting.
PUBG Mobile makes millions from players in India: Here's how
We all know about the fan-following of PUBG Mobile, aka PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.