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Daily Tribune
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Xiaomi receives almost 300,000 SUV pre-orders in minutes
hinese electric vehicle maker Xiaomi received almost 300,000 pre-orders within an hour for its first sport utility vehicles in what the company said was a "miraculous" moment for the industry. Lei Jun, founder and CEO of the electronics-turned-car company, said he was astonished by the reaction from customers. "My goodness, in just two minutes, we received 196,000 paid pre-orders and 128,000 lockin orders," Lei said in a video distributed after the vehicle's launch on Thursday night. "We may be witnessing a miracle in China's automotive industry." The company's electric vehicle division said later on its official Weibo account that there had been 289,000 pre-orders for the five-seater YU7, priced from 253,500 yuan (about $35,000), within the first hour of sales. Xiaomi's Hong Kong-listed shares soared eight percent at one point before paring their gains but ending at a record high. The Beijing-based commercial tech giant made its first foray into car-making with its SU7 EV model last year, part of a broader industry push to boost domestic consumption. Initial enthusiasm for intelligent driving features in such vehicles was tempered by the fatal crash of a Xiaomi SU7 in March. The vehicle had been in assisted driving mode just before it crashed, killing three students. Premier Li Qiang used the World Economic Forum in Tianjin this week to outline China's ambition to become a "major consumption powerhouse", emphasising policies to stimulate demand for high-value goods such as electric vehicles.
Hans India
6 hours ago
- Hans India
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Fold 7, Flip 7 Expected, Tri-Fold Concept May Steal the Show
Samsung is gearing up for its highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event, scheduled for July 9, where the spotlight is expected to shine on the next generation of foldable smartphones — Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. Adding to the excitement, new rumours suggest Samsung could finally lift the curtain on its long-rumoured tri-fold phone, though its retail debut may still be a few months away. While Samsung hasn't officially announced availability dates, well-placed sources suggest a familiar release cadence. Citing a post from Chinese tipster Instant Digital on Weibo, both the Fold 7 and Flip 7 will likely be unveiled at the event and then released for retail in early August. This matches Samsung's typical timeline. In 2024, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 were launched on July 9, with sales beginning two weeks later on July 24. The same launch rhythm was followed in 2023. If Samsung follows this pattern, pre-orders could open by the end of July. Tri-Fold Debut in Sight Perhaps the most exciting part of this year's Unpacked could be the first look at Samsung's tri-fold smartphone — a concept the company has hinted at over the years but never launched commercially. According to the latest leak, Samsung may tease the tri-fold during the event, but the actual release is expected to take place in October 2025. This would mark a significant milestone for Samsung in the foldables space, pushing beyond the traditional clamshell and book-style designs to explore multi-folding form factors. If the tri-fold does make its debut, even as a concept, it could serve as a bold statement about Samsung's innovation in flexible display technology. What Else to Expect In addition to foldables, Samsung is also expected to refresh its wearables line with the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic. While official specifications are still under wraps, industry watchers anticipate iterative improvements in health monitoring, performance, and battery life — further strengthening Samsung's footprint in the premium smartwatch segment. With multiple high-profile devices in the pipeline, Samsung is clearly aiming for a strong finish to 2025. From upgraded foldables to the potential reveal of its most futuristic device yet, the company's July 9 event may prove to be one of its most pivotal in years. Until then, all eyes remain fixed on Galaxy Unpacked 2025 — the moment that could once again redefine the foldable phone market.
India Today
7 hours ago
- India Today
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 expected, but tri-fold tease could steal the show on July 9
With Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event locked in for July 9, 2025, excitement is steadily building around the tech giant's highly anticipated foldable lineup. While official details are still under wraps, new rumours have surfaced that shed light on when fans can expect to get their hands on the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7, and, interestingly, a long-rumoured triple foldable might finally make its Samsung has not confirmed exact availability dates, speculation is mounting based on past release patterns and the latest whispers from the rumour mill. According to a post by tipster Instant Digital on Chinese platform Weibo, both the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 will be unveiled during the Unpacked event in early July, with an official retail release expected to follow in Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 launchWhile this timeline hasn't been officially endorsed, it does align neatly with Samsung's previous launch cadence. Take last year, for instance, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 were announced on July 9 and launched precisely two weeks later, on July 24. A similar pattern was observed in 2023 with the Fold 5 and Flip 5. Given this trend, it wouldn't be surprising if Samsung sticks to a similar two-week window for the Fold 7 and Flip 7. If so, eager customers could be pre-ordering their new foldables by the end of July, with full availability kicking off shortly after. However, as always with leaks and speculation, it's best to temper expectations until official announcements are made. Hence, there is a greater possibility that the Galaxy Fold 7 and Flip 7 will hit the shelves in early August triple foldable launchadvertisementAdding to the intrigue this year is the potential debut of Samsung's elusive tri-fold phone — a device that has been floating through the rumour sphere for quite some time. The same report claims that the tri-fold will be shown off at Unpacked alongside the other two foldables, but unlike its more conventional cousins, it won't be hitting store shelves anytime soon. The tri-fold, according to the leak, is set for a later release, with availability currently pegged for true, this would mark Samsung's most ambitious foray yet into the foldables space. The company has long teased concepts of multi-folding smartphones, but a commercial release would signal a major step forward in flexible display rumoured for an Unpacked debut are the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, continuing Samsung's push to cement its place in the premium wearables segment. While details remain thin, fans can expect iterative updates to health tracking, performance, and battery in all, Samsung appears to be gearing up for a packed second half of the year. With the Fold 7 and Flip 7 likely arriving in late July or early August, and a tri-fold device possibly landing in October, the South Korean firm is clearly betting big on its foldable course, none of this has been officially confirmed, and Samsung remains tight-lipped ahead of the big reveal. But if the rumours prove accurate, July's Unpacked could be one of the brand's most exciting events in years. For now, all eyes remain on July 9 — the date that could redefine the foldable landscape once again.- Ends
Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Express
China's Xiaomi receives almost 300,000 SUV pre-orders in minutes
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: Lei Jun, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi, speaks during the launch of the Xiaomi YU7 SUV car in Beijing on May 22. BEIJING: Chinese electric vehicle maker Xiaomi received almost 300,000 pre-orders within an hour for its first sport utility vehicles in what the company said was a 'miraculous' moment for the industry. Lei Jun, founder and CEO of the electronics-turned-car company, said he was astonished by the reaction from customers. 'My goodness, in just two minutes, we received 196,000 paid pre-orders and 128,000 lock-in orders,' Lei said in a video distributed after the vehicle's launch on Thursday night. 'We may be witnessing a miracle in China's automotive industry.' The company's electric vehicle division said later on its official Weibo account that there had been 289,000 pre-orders for the five-seater YU7, priced from 253,500 yuan (about $35,000), within the first hour of sales. Xiaomi's Hong Kong-listed shares soared eight percent at one point before paring their gains but ending at a record high. The Beijing-based commercial tech giant made its first foray into car-making with its SU7 EV model last year, part of a broader industry push to boost domestic consumption. Initial enthusiasm for intelligent driving features in such vehicles was tempered by the fatal crash of a Xiaomi SU7 in March. The vehicle had been in assisted driving mode just before it crashed, killing three students. Premier Li Qiang used the World Economic Forum in Tianjin this week to outline China's ambition to become a 'major consumption powerhouse', emphasising policies to stimulate demand for high-value goods such as electric vehicles.
The Star
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singaporean born food critic and TV personality Chua Lam dies at 83
Multi-talented Chua Lam was a writer, film producer, food connoisseur and TV programme host. Photo: Chua Lam/Facebook Renowned food critic and columnist Chua Lam, best known as one of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong, has died at the age of 83. His death was announced on his Facebook and Weibo pages on June 27 afternoon. 'Our beloved Mr Chua Lam passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, at the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital on June 25, ' said the announcement in Chinese. 'In accordance with Mr Chua's wishes, no ceremony was held to avoid troubling his friends and relatives, and his body has been cremated.' The Singaporean born media personality was the brother of Chua Liang, former principal of Nanyang Girls' High School, and former Singapore TV drama producer Chua Swan, who died in March at age 78. Chua Lam was in the news in 2023 after he fell and suffered a hip fracture while rushing to help his wife when she fell. His spouse, former film producer Cheung King Man, died later at age 84. He went for an operation and had to use a wheelchair after he was discharged. He was in Singapore in September 2023 to attend the opening of Chua Lam's Charity Calligraphy Exhibition held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. In late April, there were rumours that he was in poor health and had been admitted to the intensive care unit in hospital. His assistant told the Hong Kong media then that he suffered a small ailment and was on the road to recovery. Chua also took to social media on April 29, thanking everyone for their concern, and said he was not critically ill. Multi-talented Chua was a writer, film producer, food connoisseur and TV programme host. He was celebrated as one of the Four Great Talents of Hong Kong, who were known for their years of friendship and who all left their mark in their respective fields. The other three members were lyricist and songwriter James Wong, who died in 2004 at age 63; martial arts novelist Louis Cha, who died in 2018 at age 94; and science-fiction novelist Ni Kuang, who died in 2022 at age 87. Chua published his first article in newspaper Nanyang Siang Pau at the age of 14. He moved to Japan to study, majoring in film, when he was about 18. He then travelled to places such as New York, Seoul, Paris and Taipei before settling in Hong Kong at the age of 22 in 1963. He became a production manager at movie studio Shaw Brothers and moved to Golden Harvest more than 10 years later. He produced several movies including City Hunter (1993), Thunderbolt (1995) and Mr Nice Guy (1997), which starred Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan. Besides his film career, Chua was also actively involved in writing and hosting TV programmes. He was known as a food lover and food critic, whose food columns in newspapers proved popular with many readers. He has published more than 200 books on topics such as travel, personalities, food, humour and his philosophy of life. Chua caused a stir in 1989 when he co-hosted The Celebrity Talk Show with Wong and Ni Kuang. They smoked and drank on the set while grilling stars such as Chan, the late Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia and Cherie Chung on their private lives and their views on sex. Chua ventured into the food industry in the 1990s, opening restaurants and launching food products. He also hosted several food programmes such as Market Trotter (2007) and Chua's Choice (2008). – The Straits Times/Asia News Network
