February 9, 2026

ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0 AI Model Sparks Stock Rally in China’s Video Tech Race

ByteDance launched Seedance 2.0, a new AI video model that creates lifelike videos with smooth visuals. Early users praise its realism. Stocks in media and AI firms jumped on the news.

February 9, 2026

China's AI Race Heats Up with Alibaba's Qwen-3.5 and a New 'Stealth' Model

China's tech giants gear up to launch new AI models this week. Alibaba reveals Qwen-3.5, a powerful multimodal AI, while a secret 'stealth' model joins the race.

February 9, 2026

Multan Sultans Sold for Rs2.45 Billion, Renamed Rawalpindi Ahead of PSL 11

Walee Technologies won the Multan Sultans PSL team at Rs2.45 billion. The franchise will now be called Rawalpindi for the next 10 years. PCB chief and former owner praised the deal at the auction in Lahore.

February 9, 2026

Chinese Vacuum Firm Dreame Debuts at Super Bowl, Eyes Big US Growth

Dreame, a Chinese robot vacuum maker, showcased its product in a Super Bowl ad. The move follows Temu’s US marketing success and aims to make Dreame a household name in America. CEO Ana Wang said the campaign shows long-term commitment to US customers. Revenue rose 189% in 2025; a new electric hypercar model is also in the works.

February 9, 2026

Australian Ministers Held 20+ Meetings with Japanese Gas Firms to Support Fossil Fuel Industry

Australian government ministers met Japanese LNG company leaders over 20 times, pushing for fossil fuel interests. InfluenceMap reveals these talks helped shape policies delaying clean energy shift, despite climate commitments by both countries.