Chinese vendors made over one-third of top supercomputers in US
According to the latest ranking of global supercomputers, the US and China topped the list, accounting for more than half of the fastest supercomputers worldwide, while China-based vendors took the lead in the supercomputer manufacturing industry......»»
Tim Cook attends Chinese climate change meeting, says AI is key to solving it
Apple CEO Tim Cook attended the annual China Development Forum during his visit to the country, taking part in a climate change meeting during it. Cook has said that meeting environmental goals requires “more innovation,” and that AI is an ess.....»»
Apple and China"s Baidu have not agreed to an AI deal
Despite previous reports of Apple having made a deal to use Baidu for its AI features in the region, Chinese media sources are now saying that no such deal has been made.Baidu logoThe original reports came via local media in China, with two separate.....»»
Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected
While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.iPhone 15 Pro rangeDeclining iPhone sales in China have been portrayed as a key one of the ma.....»»
Unlocking quantum computing power: Automated protocol design for quantum advantage
Imagine a world where complex calculations that currently take months for our best supercomputers to crack could be performed in a matter of minutes. Quantum computing is revolutionizing our digital world. In a research article published in Intellige.....»»
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov
Hacks allegedly targeted US officials and politicians, their spouses, and dozens of companies. Enlarge (credit: peterschreiber.media | Getty Images) The US Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging sev.....»»
Apple buying AI services from Chinese tech giant Baidu, say reports
Chinese media is reporting that Apple is buying AI services from local tech giant Baidu. The WSJ had earlier reported that the iPhone maker had been in discussions with the company, to use its AI smarts in iOS 18. Baudi operates a ChatGPT-style LL.....»»
Tim Cook says Apple recycling already depends on AI
Speaking at a Chinese conference on reducing carbon emissions, Tim Cook has revealed that Apple is already using AI to help with its moves to be carbon neutral and specifically around how it recovers and recycles materials.Tim Cook (Credit: Apple)Coo.....»»
Apple has effectively abandoned HomeKit Secure Routers
Apple's HomeKit Secure Routers were announced in 2019 but never really taken up by manufacturers, and now some vendors are claiming Apple is no longer pursuing the technology.Craig Federighi introducing HomeKit Secure Routers at WWDC 2019HomeKit Secu.....»»
Impacts of major volcanic eruptions over the past two millennia on both global and Chinese climates
Recently, a study by Dr. Sun Weiyi and Prof. Liu Jian from the School of Geography at Nanjing Normal University was published in Science China Earth Sciences......»»
Mumpreneurs: A growing entrepreneurial force in Chinese society
While much ink has been poured over China's economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less attention. With the pressure of the "three-child policy", being a mother isn't a mere personal choice, it's a part of.....»»
Unveiling the formation of the first galaxies
Utilizing high-resolution three-dimensional radiation hydrodynamics simulations and a detailed supernova physics model run on supercomputers, a research team led by Dr. Ke-Jung Chen from the Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia Sinica (A.....»»
Talk to each other: How dealers can smooth tech vendor bumps
CEO Liza Borches has pursued a multiyear effort to streamline her dealership group's use of technology and make remaining vendors work better together. That included a summit of all the major players......»»
Efficient and durable water splitting in acidic media
Recent research published in National Science Review by a team led by Dr. Rong Cao and Dr. Minna Cao from the Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Dr. Dongshuang Wu from Nanyang Technological Unive.....»»
Tim Cook is in China: Photos from store opening and more
Tim Cook is in China, attending the opening of the beautiful new Jing’an Apple Store in Shanghai, and meeting with Apple suppliers, developers, and more. Cook shared photos of his visit on Chinese social media site Weibo, thanking the new store.....»»
Ice-ray patterns: A rediscovery of past design for the future
Chinese ice-ray lattice, or "binglie" as it is called in Chinese, is an intricate pattern that looks like cracked ice and is a common decorative element used in traditional Chinese window designs......»»
New design prolongs the lifespan of plasma torches
Thanks to a new design contributed by a research team led by Prof. Zhao Peng from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the operation time for plasma torch gas been extended from several days to several ye.....»»
Rocket launch marks big step in building China’s lunar infrastructure
Queqiao-2 will relay data between Earth and Chinese spacecraft on the far side of the Moon. Enlarge / A Long March 8 rocket, standing 165 feet (50 meters) tall, rolled out of its assembly building to its launch pad Sunday at the.....»»
Chinese EV battery maker sues Michigan township over $2.4B factory plan
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion Inc. is suing the township where it plans to build a $2.4 billion electric vehicle battery factory, alleging breach of contract in relation to the project. The company filed a lawsuit Friday against Green Townsh.....»»
Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state?
Op-ed: In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated than that. Enlarge / A stand of TikTok (Douyin) at The First International Artificial Products Expo Hangzhou on October 18, 2019, in Hangzhou, China. (credit: Long Wei | VCG.....»»
BMW apologizes after criticism from annual Chinese consumer show
BMW 530Li transmission shaft was singled out on the country's annual consumer day gala television show for producing "disturbing" noises......»»