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CNBC Tech: “Beyond the Valley” brings you all the latest from the vast, dynamic world of tech — outside the Silicon Valley.
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Flying cars are taking off. Would you ride in one?
Electric flying passenger vehicles, also known by the acronym eVTOLs, are beginning to take flight. Dozens of companies across the world are hoping these aircraft will be a large part of the future of transport. But there are big hurdles to overcome, including convincing us that they're safe to ride. Are eVTOLs ready to take off? CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal discuss.
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Splinternet: What happens if the internet we know breaks up?
The once open and global internet could be beginning to fracture, due to varying forces such as geopolitics and regulations. It's an idea known as the “splinternet” - and the implications could be huge. CNBC's Arjun Kharpal and Tom Chitty discuss what this means for technology and our world in this episode of Beyond the Valley.
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What lies ahead in TikTok's uncertain future
The U.S. has moved one step closer to forcing Chinese tech firm ByteDance to sell TikTok in America. It is the latest flash point in the U.S-China tech battle. But does the move ultimately amount to a TikTok ban?
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Can Alibaba make a comeback?
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba was once one of the most valuable companies in the world. China's tough regulation, a weakening economy and internal problems have contributed to the company's value plunging. But can recent changes made by the firm help change its fortunes?
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Can AI revive the smartphone?
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal is in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress where smartphone makers such as Samsung are talking up AI phones. But will it revitalize a stagnant smartphone industry?
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China appears to be making strides in cutting-edge chips, despite U.S sanctions
Various U.S. export restrictions and sanctions have hit China's semiconductor industry which was already seen as generations behind other countries. Now Chinese firms appear to be making sanction-defying progress in chips, but there are some big challenges to overcome.