Beyond The Valley

Exploring the upcoming Bitcoin halving event and its impact on price, market dynamics, regulatory challenges in the crypto industry, and Ether ETF approval speculation. CEOs share insights on blockchain innovations and cryptocurrency diversification, along with casual discussions on Paris and travel experiences.

India has been on a mission to transform itself into a high-tech manufacturing hub for products from smartphones to semiconductors. New Delhi has managed to woo some of the world's biggest tech companies, such as Apple and Micron, to ramp up operations in the country as these firms look to diversify away from China. But can India take China's crown as Asia's most critical tech hub?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exploring the concept of the 'splinternet' where the global internet is fragmenting due to geopolitical tensions. Discussing the rise of Huawei's HarmonyOS and the challenges of navigating tech regulation. Delving into the implications of global internet connectivity and potential future fragmentation based on political lines.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Apple joins the likes of Meta and Sony in the VR/AR headset race, Beyond the Valley’s Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal join CNBC’s Deputy Tech Editor Todd Haselton to find out what Apple’s new gadget is like to wear and discuss where’s next for this rapidly growing sector.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China is the world's biggest electric car market with its domestic firms like BYD and battery maker CATL among some of the largest in the world. CNBC's Tom Chitty and Arjun Kharpal look at how the Chinese government has boosted the industry and how Chinese EV makers are looking to conquer the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.