We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would l...
The "Lego Ruler". | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge We just gave the Lego Smart Brick our Best In Show award at CES 2026 , and I wanted to stop by The Lego Group's suite to get a last glimpse befo...
Russia’s foreign ministry accuses Washington of lowering the ‘threshold for use of force’...
Domen Prevc has followed in his brother's footsteps by winning the Four Hills Tournament. However, more than the Slovenian's achievement, this year's edition may be remembered for less pleasant reason...
The Aliro standard will launch this year. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlock...
Polymarket traders are holding back their optimism back for Bitcoin this year, despite many analysts tipping the price to hit $150,000 and above....
Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market....
Here are the best lunar events to see in 2026, including eclipses, supermoons and conjunctions....
Sector increases investment and rewards investors after surge in global military spending following Ukraine war...
Social Security tax rules will change in 2026. Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Social Security tax rules will change in 2026 at the state and federal level. West Virginia will stop taxing Social Security be...
Officials at Colorado's Telluride Ski Resort say it will close Saturday due to a labor dispute...
Crypto majors fall for first time in 2026; BTC at $92k. Morgan Stanley files for BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs. US Senate schedules key vote for crypto market structure bill for next week. Hyperliquid release...
Belkin has announced a new wireless display adapter that works without the need for a Wi-Fi network. The ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter includes a USB-C transmitter you connect to devices li...
Chief executive has built a massive advantage for the only US oil company on the ground in the Caribbean nation...
Executives at Consumer Electronics Show suggest drive to build infrastructure is reshaping economics of consumer tech...
Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights....
Hong Kong’s momentum as an initial public offering (IPO) venue is set to hurtle onwards in 2026 after funds raised from share sales more than tripled in 2025, placing the city’s exchange atop the glob...
$15 minimum wage signs outside the Capitol Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Minimum wage increased in 19 states on January 1, affecting over 8 million workers. Washington, D.C., leads wit...
Insurance subsidies that have helped millions of Americans pay for health coverage are set to expire on Wednesday....
The back of the Ugreen iDX6011 Pro. | Image: Ugreen A decade ago, Google Photos changed photo storage for me forever - because I could search for those photos just by typing a few words. But that mean...