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Musk says Tesla to open-source Model S and X; doubts raised on scope after Roadster precedent

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company would open-source the Model S and Model X, but questions are being raised over how much will actually be released, citing the earlier disclosure of the original Roadster. Only a small set of files and documents was published, with key design and firmware materials omitted. Licensing terms also drew criticism for lacking standard open-source permissions. Industry watchers are focused on whether a similar approach will be repeated for Model S and X.

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Xiaomi Korea launches five AIoT products in South Korea, from smart band to home cameras

Xiaomi Korea is launching five AIoT products in South Korea, including Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro, Redmi Buds 8, Xiaomi Watch S5 46mm, and the Xiaomi Smart Camera C500 and C701 Pro. The company detailed specifications such as display brightness, battery life and sensors, and announced recommended retail prices. Some models will be sold at discounted prices for limited periods, including through Aug. 16 and Aug. 24.

Games & Commerce

Kakao expands AI commerce tests; payment is key beyond recommendations

Kakao is expanding AI commerce experiments inside KakaoTalk, aiming to keep users within the app from recommendation and search to booking and payment. The company has added a “Special Friend” gift feature and strengthened the “Kanana” place agent to broaden recommendations and enable reservations. Analysts say monetisation depends on whether recommendations translate into completed transactions and payments within KakaoTalk, not just feature launches.