Space Impasse: Boeing Starship Malfunction Strands Two American Astronauts for a MonthOn July 10, 2023, over a month has passed since NASA announced the malfunction of the Boeing spacecraft, and two American astronauts, Sunita and Butch, remain stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), with no clear return date. Their planned 8-day mission has turned into a prolonged space "voyage" due to the spacecraft's malfunctions...

Smartphone Market Rebounds: Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi Lead the Pack, Competition Heats UpThe global smartphone market exhibited a positive rebound in the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest data from market research firm Counterpoint Research, global smartphone sales grew 6% year-on-year, marking the highest year-on-year growth rate in three years...

From a Jiangsu Town to an E-commerce Empire: The Legendary Life of Liu QiangdongLiu Qiangdong, a rural boy who rose from a small town in northern Jiangsu, has broken the shackles of class through his intelligence, courage, and perseverance, ultimately becoming the helmsman of JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce giant...

Amazon Unveils Rufus, an AI Shopping Assistant Ushering in a New Era of Smart ShoppingE-commerce giant Amazon recently launched its Rufus AI shopping assistant in the United States, marking another significant breakthrough in the application of AI technology in the shopping sphere. Rufus, an AI-powered shopping tool built on generative AI technology, aims to help consumers complete their online shopping journey more conveniently and efficiently through intelligent interactions...

Google to Acquire Wiz for $23 Billion, Building Cloud Security FortressAlphabet, Googles parent company, is in the final stages of acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal reportedly valued at $23 billion. If successful, this potential deal would be Alphabet's largest acquisition ever, marking a significant breakthrough in its strategic layout in cybersecurity and cloud computing...

The Shadow of "Chinese Chip": The Truth and Reflection of the Hanxin ScamAt the beginning of the 21st century, China was at a critical stage of rapid technological development, and chip technology, as the jewel in the crown of technology, was highly anticipated. However, a shocking scam occurred, not only bringing shame to China's chip industry but also sounding a warning bell for China's scientific and technological community...

Today's Headlines MCN Unified Withdrawal Feature Standard Adjustment: Focusing on Micro-Headline Content CreationTo better serve MCN institutions on the Today's Headlines platform and enhance the overall quality of the platform's content ecosystem, Today's Headlines has adjusted the application and review standards for the unified withdrawal function, focusing on micro-headline content creation.I...

Wenxin Yiyan 4.0 Leads the Pack: SuperBench Large Model Evaluation Report Reveals Latest LandscapeIn March 2024, the latest version of the "SuperBench Large Model Comprehensive Ability Evaluation Report" was officially released by the Tsinghua University Fundamental Model Research Center in collaboration with the Zhongguancun Laboratory...

China's Chip Breakthrough: The Rise of Shaoxing Factory and the Future of the Semiconductor IndustryIntroduction: Chips, the cornerstone of modern technology, are undoubtedly crucial. However, China has long been a follower in the chip field, facing challenges in both technology and resources...

US and EU Join Forces to Suppress China's Chip Industry: ASML Caught in the Middle, Global Chip Market in TurmoilIn recent years, the rivalry between China and the US over the chip industry has intensified, with Europe gradually joining the fray, seeking to play a more significant role in this critical field. The focal point of this competition lies in lithography machines, a core equipment for chip manufacturing...

AI Talent: Global Competition and South Korea's Steep DeclineIntroduction: The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing a global talent war, with the United States maintaining its dominant position thanks to its substantial funding and technological prowess. China closely follows, securing a foothold in this competition through its vast market and talent pool...

21 Days in Space: Challenges Facing American Aerospace Technology and Opportunities for Sino-US CooperationIntroduction: In 2023, an American astronaut was stranded in space for 21 days, an event that garnered global attention and served as a wake-up call for American aerospace technology. With the rise of Chinese aerospace technology, American aerospace technology seems to be struggling, even exhibiting alarming signs of decline...