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TCL is now shipping more ultra-large TVs than Samsung, another win for the Chinese-owned maker
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. In brief: Despite their long-standing market dominance, Samsung and other TV manufacturers are steadily losing ground to Chinese competitors. A striking price difference, and direct involvement of Beijing's authorities, are making Chinese TV makers an increasingly appealing option for customers. Consumer
December 23, 2024
How Free Shipping Became China’s Most Important Status Symbol
This is the second in a two-part series on the culture of China’s e-commerce boom. Part one can be found here.Ten years ago, not long after I took a job as a customer service agent for an online store in the eastern Chinese e-commerce hub of Yiwu, my boss pulled me aside for a reality
October 25, 2024
U.S. mail shipping company abruptly shuts down, no bankruptcy yet
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September 6, 2024
Red Sea shipping attacks raise risk of consumer price surge
Live updates: Follow the latest news on Israel-GazaGlobal manufacturers and retailers of goods from clothes to cars face big risks from shipping disruptions in the Red Sea, where longer delays and surging freight costs could lead to higher consumer prices.Sectors such as perishable products, electronics, machinery, textiles, apparel, retail, automotive parts and consumer goods will
January 29, 2024
OnePlus Pad is shipping now, comes with free folio case
Following pre-orders, the OnePlus Pad is now shipping to customers, as the brand also confirms freebies with your order. Starting today, OnePlus is widely selling the OnePlus Pad from its website. The brand’s first Android tablet costs $479 and comes with flagship specs, including an 11.61-inch 144Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 128GB of storage
May 8, 2023
Grab this smartwatch for Mom for only $50 and free shipping
StackCommerce The following content is brought to you by ZDNet partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.Sure, there are all kinds of fun electronics you can gift Mom on May 8, But between phone calls, texts, reminders, health tracking and more, there's little that can…
April 24, 2022
Danish shipping giant Maersk said Tuesday that it would stop taking new non-essential orders to and from Russia, due to sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Citing the impact of sanctions, "bookings to and from Russia will be temporarily suspended, with exception of Foodstuffs, Medical and Humanitarian supplies", Maersk said in a statement.The Danish company,…
What the shipping supply-chain crunch looks like from space
One of the biggest stories in the global economy right now are the hinks and hiccups in the vast infrastructure humans use to convey goods around the planet. Fittingly enough, the best way to understand logistical activity stretching around the globe is from space.The pandemic recession and recovery has seen a major shipping crunch, with…
September 30, 2021