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Chinese AI startup MiniMax raises ~$619M in its Hong Kong IPO, at the top of its marketed range; sources: its institutional offering was oversubscribed by 70x+ (Dave Sebastian/Bloomberg)

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Chinese AI startup MiniMax raises ~$619M in its Hong Kong IPO, at the top of its marketed range; sources: its institutional offering was oversubscribed by 70x+  —  Investment firm Baillie Gifford and Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte are among those buying shares in MiniMax Group Inc.'s …

New fantasy series may beat Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren as the biggest anime of winter 2026

Kadokawa quickly files trademark for Sentenced to be a Hero, signaling potential for the new anime series amidst a strong winter 2026 lineup.

Obex director made a Lynchian thriller more informed by Zelda than movies

2026's newest video game movie is a tiny indie you haven't heard of, but for anyone who loves Nintendo or old computer games, it's a must see.

Is this the world’s first solid-state battery?

CES is a land of bold announcements of amazing, innovative products and technologies that will revolutionize the world, often set for release in two years' time. Twenty-four months seems to be about the right hype window: close enough to generate excitement and investment, but far enough that everyone forgets about your promises before that deadline […]

Honor steps up to the big leagues with the Magic 8 Pro

I have a simple gut check I use when reviewing phones, especially ones that rely on their cameras as a selling point: how often do I wish I had another phone with me instead? These days, it's mostly the Vivo X300 Pro I miss when I'm testing something else, a phone whose camera remains unmatched. […]