China's EV industry has rapidly grown from a global laggard to a leader in just five years. In 2020, EVs made up only 5.4% of China's car market, but the country has since made significant progress.

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Nomad offers an affordable eSIM service that makes traveling easier by eliminating the need for a physical SIM card, allowing users to quickly switch carriers or plans.

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iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 have expanded writing tools through a partnership with OpenAI. The new Compose feature, accessible in any app, can assist users in writing tasks, even generating text for them using ChatGPT technology.

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Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell product that integrates with smart locks and may come with Face ID authentication, allowing for automatic door unlocking.

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Kia has announced an electric version of its new Syros SUV, sharing underpinnings with the Hyundai Inster EV. This move is part of Kia's strategy to tap into the growing Indian EV market, projected to be valued at $118 billion by 2032. Kia, already a top 10 auto manufacturer in India, launched its first vehicle in the region in 2019 and has since added several models to its lineup.

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ChatGPT, the OpenAI API, and Sora are experiencing outages due to an issue with an upstream provider. OpenAI is working on a fix but has not provided an estimated time for restoration.

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Android holiday game and app deals continue with a new batch of titles, including Kingdom Rush 5- Alliance, a tower defense game.

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Apple is planning to release five new products in early 2025, including an upgraded M4 MacBook Air and a new iPhone SE 4. The MacBook Air is expected to have an M4 chip, 16GB RAM, nano-texture display option, 12MP camera, improved battery performance, and two size options. The iPhone SE 4 is set to debut in March and is considered a suitable choice for most users.

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Google Search has added an easter egg for the release of Squid Game season 2. Searching 'squid game' triggers a mini-game based on the 'Red Light, Green Light' challenge from the show.

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Nomad's 2024 Holiday Hangover Sale offers 20% off a range of Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, charging gear, and other accessories with code HOLIDAY20 at checkout.

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