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A creator fitted a truck with a range of low-cost gadgets sourced from TEMU, the Chinese online marketplace known for rock-bottom prices, and documented how the experiment turned out. The stunt is drawing a large audience, with viewers weighing in on whether budget aftermarket accessories can genuinely improve a vehicle or are just a gimmick.

A Polish user has published a candid review after five months of running GrapheneOS instead of stock Android on a Pixel 8. The writeup covers daily use of privacy-focused software, cutting through marketing claims about full anonymity, and reports hands-on results with banking apps including ING and VeloBank, a common pain point for de-Googled phones.

PDD Holdings, the Chinese e-commerce company behind Temu and Pinduoduo, is seeing heightened interest in its stock, listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker PDD. Investors are checking its price, quotes and trading history as the company remains one of the most closely watched China-based tech names amid ongoing questions about consumer spending and cross-border retail growth.

The share of Swedes buying goods online from abroad has dropped since a customs fee was introduced in July, according to reports circulating in Sweden. A new handling fee is set to be added soon, raising further costs for cross-border e-commerce. The change particularly affects shoppers using platforms like Shein and Temu, and the Swedish Customs Agency is at the centre of the discussion.

Jeremy Sochan's future in the NBA is being debated among Polish basketball fans, with questions over whether he will secure a club commitment in the league this season. The Polish forward, who rose to prominence with San Antonio, is described as standing at a crossroads with the world's best league, and supporters are divided on what comes next for him.