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Popular Chinese Grocery App Launches English Version

Grocery shopping just got easier (read: lazier) with the launch of YiHaoDian’s English app.

by Matthew Bossons, 28 February 2017

3 'Revolutionary' Indiegogo Gadgets You Can Already Buy in China

The future is now. It was also a few months ago.

by Sky Gidge, 27 February 2017

Virtual Reality: China Bets Billions on Troubled Tech

Despite becoming more commonplace, VR still isn’t ready for a place in the living room between the television and computer.

by Sky Gidge, 20 February 2017

You Can Now Send Starbucks Drinks Over WeChat

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

by Bridget O'Donnell, 13 February 2017

Inspect-a-Gadget: 360-Degree Video Viewer

A cheaper alternative to 'true' virtual reality.

by Sky Gidge, 11 January 2017

Here's How to Use WeChat Mini Programs

WeChat's highly anticipated mini apps feature finally launched this week. Find out how to start using them on your phone.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 10 January 2017

Beijing KFC Uses Facial Recognition to Predict Food Orders

Ordering fried chicken at KFC just got a whole lot easier. (Not that it was all that difficult in the first place.)

by Justine Lopez, 26 December 2016

China's Music Industry in 2016: 'It's a Chaotic Battle'

We speak with Douban Music's Zhao Yue on the state of the music industry in China in 2016.

by Andrew Chin, 20 December 2016

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