Lithium carbonate prices drop nearly 40% amid China"s NEV subsidy reduction
Lithium carbonate, a material used in lithium batteries, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and ternary lithium batteries, has recently seen its price drop by nearly 40% to below CNY350,000 (US$51,000) per ton, compared to its peak at CNY600,000.....»»
Rare 4GB sealed original iPhone up for grabs, how much is it worth? [Update]
Last year we saw a drop in sealed original iPhone auction prices. But in July, a very rare 4GB model tripled the record as it sold for $190,000. Now what may be the first 4GB sealed original iPhones is up for auction in 2024. Can it challenge the $1.....»»
Scientists discover methods to regulate carbon storage in humus layer of forest in north China
It is estimated that 30% of the world's terrestrial carbon stocks are found in the boreal forest, 60% of which is below ground. Organic soil horizons contain about one-third of the soil carbon. Therefore, the stability of boreal soils is critical to.....»»
BYD targets EV laggards Toyota, VW with latest price cuts
BYD is discounting almost every electric and hybrid model it sells in China as part of a marketing campaign declaring “electricity is cheaper than oil.”.....»»
Apple may have already struck a deal with Baidu for iPhone AI in China
Just days after the first reports claimed Apple was looking for a local AI provider in China, local media is claiming that the deal has already been made.Baidu logoAccording to a March 22 report, Apple was feeling out potential partners in China to s.....»»
Deal of the day: Sonos Beam 2 soundbar drops to $399
Best Buy's Spring Audio Sale drops the price of the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar to $399.20 ($100 off) today only.The $100 price drop on the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar is valid on March 25 only, but there are plenty of home audio deals in effect on everything fr.....»»
Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change
Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany. As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean more and more people a.....»»
You Asked: HTIB vs. soundbars, Sony’s 2024 lineup, and plasma upgrades
Should you go for a home theater in a box versus soundbars for home audio under $1,000? Is upgrading from plasma worth it? When will Sony's 2024 TVs drop?.....»»
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to.....»»
Tim Cook confirms Apple Vision Pro will launch in China this year
Apple Vision Pro is currently only available in the United States, but Apple has promised that it will come to other markets before the end of the year. During a visit to China this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook offered confirmation that China is one of t.....»»
Tim Cook says China will get Apple Vision Pro later in 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook, currently in China for talks with suppliers, told state media there that the Apple Vision Pro will come to mainland China later this year.Cook was responding to a question from reporters at the China Development Forum in Beijing......»»
Exploring China"s water usage trends and sustainability
Against the backdrop of growing global concern over water scarcity, China, has been grappling with the complexities of water dynamics and their impact on economic growth and environmental protection. A study published in the journal Advances in Water.....»»
Friday’s best deals drop AirPods 3 to $140, official iPhone 15 cases from $15, Sonos speakers, more
Friday’s best deals are here to wrap up the work week. Through the end of the day, you can score an all-time low on Apple’s latest AirPods 3 at $140 to go alongside a collection of official iPhone 15 silicone cases from just $15. Plus, the first.....»»
Tesla trims EV output as market slows
While China passenger-vehicle sales in China increased 17 percent in the first two months of 2024, Tesla recorded a decline in shipments......»»
US election: Turning off TikTok is a big risk for the Democrats
Popular social media platform TikTok stands accused of holding US data in China, fostering censorship, and spreading disinformation. Its popularity poses a dilemma for US politicians, but especially Democrats who have heavily relied on the app to rea.....»»
HP’s latest laptop sale gets you $400 off the Spectre x360 and more
HP's laptop sale has slashed the prices of various devices, including Chromebooks, gaming laptops, and 2-in-1 laptops. Grab the discounts as soon as you can......»»
Apple in talks with China’s Baidu for iOS 18 generative AI partnership
Earlier this week, news broke that Apple was in talks with Google to license its Gemini models to be used to power some generative AI features in the upcoming version of iOS, iOS 18, for the iPhone. It was also said to have spoken with OpenAI about a.....»»
Apple looking inside China for AI providers to sidestep regulatory issues
Apple may need to navigate the business and regulatory waters in China with a local AI provider, and Baidu may have the technology it needs.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple has a very large artificial intelligence division, that has been l.....»»
Job listings on Apple’s website hint at Vision Pro launch in Australia, China, and Japan
A recent report revealed that Apple is gearing up to launch Vision Pro in more countries soon. To add fuel to the fire, the company has published new job offers on its website looking for specialists to work with Apple Vision Pro in countries such as.....»»
Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation
Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change, a new study by an environmental scientist and the European Central Bank found......»»
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......»»