Few creatures inspire as much revulsion as the cockroach. That late-night encounter in the kitchen, the unwelcome visitors in hotel rooms—these experiences have cemented the roach’s reputation as a household enemy. However, a recent study on German cockroach resilience and adaptability sheds new light on these resilient insects, revealing a surprising origin story and remarkable...
Li Jing’s story reflects a growing trend in China’s tech industry. Once a dedicated employee at a major tech firm, she worked long hours six days a week. Li eventually reached her limit. After a grueling period working until 11pm every night, she fainted at the office. This shift in China’s tech industry is driving...
The recently released 2023 Shenzhen Robotics Industry Development White Paper, compiled by the Shenzhen Robotics Association, paints a picture of a burgeoning robotics sector in the southern Chinese metropolis. A staggering 10,408 new robotics companies registered in the city last year, representing a robust 19.62% year-on-year increase. This surge in new players is geographically concentrated,...
The Guangdong Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin has taken a bold step to become a hotbed for technological innovation. They recently unveiled a comprehensive package of “Several Measures for Promoting Technological Innovation Development in the Cooperation Zone,” outlining 22 initiatives designed to supercharge tech advancement across six key areas. These measures prioritize collaboration. Hengqin...
The United States government is pushing for the forced sale of TikTok, owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, citing security concerns. However, this narrative crumbles under scrutiny. Despite complying with US regulations, TikTok, valued at a staggering $300 billion, faces the possibility of a ban, raising questions about the true motives behind this push. There’s...
Apple’s commitment to China’s tech market deepens as Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, recently announced the arrival of the Vision Pro headset in the mainland this year. The news comes from Chinese state media, citing Cook’s response to a media query during the China Development Forum held in Beijing. CCTV finance, on its Weibo social...
The United States Department of Justice filed a major lawsuit against Apple this morning, accusing the tech giant of anticompetitive practices related to its iPhone dominance. Joining the federal department were sixteen state attorneys general. The lawsuit centers on Apple’s smartphone ecosystem, which the DOJ claims stifles competition. One key piece of evidence is the...
Saudi Arabia is throwing its hat into the ring of the global AI race, with a staggering $40 billion investment aimed at transforming the kingdom into a hub for artificial intelligence. This move comes amidst a growing trend in the region, with the United Arab Emirates also making significant strides in AI development. The sheer...
The battle for dominance in artificial intelligence (AI) has a new battleground: humanoid robots. As Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says, building the foundational models for these robots is “one of the most exciting problems to solve in AI today.” This rapidly growing field, however, is a double-edged sword, attracting both fervent investment and significant skepticism....