China’s EV leader, BYD, is making waves with the launch of its new Qin Plus DM-i Glory Edition, a plug-in hybrid priced significantly lower than popular petrol cars like Volkswagen’s Lavida and Toyota’s Corolla. This strategic move aims to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to EVs in a slowing economy, particularly attracting young, budget-conscious … Read more
China’s intellectual property landscape is booming, with the number of high-value invention patents exceeding 1.66 million by the end of 2023. This represents a 25.7% increase year-on-year, showcasing the country’s growing commitment to innovation. This surge translates to an average of 11.8 high-value invention patents per 10,000 people nationwide, demonstrating the widespread impact of innovation … Read more
China continues to dominate the global market for new energy vehicles (NEVs), accounting for a staggering 63.5% of all sales in 2023. This represents a significant jump from the previous year, with China selling a whopping 8.87 million NEVs – an impressive 37% increase. NEV penetration within China itself is also soaring, reaching nearly 30% … Read more
OpenAI Enters Video Generation Arena with Impressive New Model, Sora Following in the footsteps of several players, from tech giants like Google and Meta to startups like Runway, OpenAI is making its mark on the video generation scene with the introduction of Sora. This generative AI model utilizes text prompts to create high-definition video, breathing … Read more
Nvidia’s scorching rally shows no signs of abating. Just a day after surpassing the market value of Amazon, the chip giant has now overtaken Alphabet as well, solidifying its dominance in the tech sector. Fueled by an insatiable demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators, Nvidia’s stock price continues to climb, reaching a market capitalization … Read more
Apple Vision Pro: Where the Real and Digital Worlds Collide (Pre-order starts January 19!) Get ready to step into a new era of computing—the era of spatial computing. Apple has unveiled the Apple Vision Pro, a revolutionary mixed reality headset that seamlessly blends the digital world with your physical surroundings. It’s not just a new … Read more
Oppo has unveiled its game-changing flagship, the Find X7 Ultra, pushing the boundaries of both smartphone photography and performance. While currently limited to the Chinese market, this technological marvel has the potential to redefine expectations globally. Let’s delve into its innovative features. Dual-Periscope Telephoto System for Superhuman Zoom Witnessing faraway objects in their breathtaking detail … Read more
A groundbreaking collaboration between Chinese and German scientists has yielded a marvel of miniaturization – a soft, spring-like robot capable of delicate tasks on a single-cell level. This biocompatible marvel, detailed in Nature Nanotechnology, opens doors for revolutionary advancements in precision medicine, including microsurgery and targeted drug delivery. The brainchild of researchers from the Shenzhen … Read more
China’s space ambitions took another leap forward on Thursday with the successful launch of a reusable experimental spacecraft into orbit. This marks the third public mission in China’s reusable spacecraft development program, showcasing its rapid progress in this critical technology. The Long March 2F rocket, carrying the spacecraft, blasted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch … Read more
A historic space launch mission took place early Wednesday morning from the South China Sea. A Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket, lifting off at 3:24 am from a launch service ship, successfully deployed a space-based internet technology demonstration satellite into its designated orbit. This marks the first-ever space launch ever conducted in the South China … Read more