Microsoft Launches CoreAIPlatform and Tools, a New AI Engineering Department to Accelerate R&D and ApplicationOn January 13th, Microsoft announced the formation of CoreAIPlatform and Tools, a new AI engineering department. This significant strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to strengthening its AI capabilities and accelerating the research, development, and deployment of AI technologies...

ByteDance's 2024 Governance Report: Commitment and Practice in Safeguarding a Clear and Healthy Online SpaceIn 2024, the challenges posed by the information explosion era have become increasingly severe. The proliferation of misinformation, cyberbullying, online scams, and low-quality content has seriously disrupted online order and jeopardized users' physical and mental health and property safety...

Honeywell Plans to Split into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies: Automation and AerospaceIndustrial giant Honeywell is planning a major corporate split, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move, reportedly prompted by pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, will see the company divided into two independent, publicly traded companies, allowing each to better focus on its respective sectors and enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness...

Ruichang Pictures Acquires 30% Stake in QQ XUANWU Game Operator for RMB 825 MillionOn January 13, 2025, Ruichang Pictures (00136.HK) announced in a press release that it had signed a share transfer agreement with a subsidiary of Tencent Holdings to acquire a 30% stake in Beijing Yonghang Technology Co...

Douyin's 2024 Crackdown on Online Malicious Activities: AI-Powered Protection for User SafetyIn 2024, Douyin significantly intensified its efforts to combat online malicious activities. By upgrading its AI large language model (LLM) technology, iterating risk control strategies, and optimizing its reporting mechanisms, the platform effectively enhanced its ability to identify and manage these activities...

Haier Washing Machine Achieves 16 Consecutive Years as Global Sales Champion: Technological Innovation Drives Global Leadership in Laundry CareIn 2024, Haier washing machines once again topped global sales, achieving their 16th consecutive year as the world's number one brand. This achievement is not accidental but the result of Haier's deep understanding and consistent fulfillment of user needs...

BlackBerry QNX and Microsoft Partner to Accelerate Cloud-Based Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) DevelopmentBlackBerry's subsidiary, QNX, recently announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to significantly accelerate the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) using cloud technologies. This collaboration integrates the power of Microsoft Azure's cloud platform with QNX's deep expertise in automotive embedded software, providing a highly efficient and reliable software development and testing environment for global automakers...

Zhiyuan Robotics Achieves Mass Production Milestone with 1,000 Embodied General-Purpose RobotsOn January 6th, Zhiyuan Robotics announced the mass production and completion of its 1,000th general-purpose embodied robot, marking a significant breakthrough in embodied AI and accelerating the industrialization of the embodied robot sector. This batch of robots encompasses multiple models from Zhiyuan Robotics' product line, showcasing its diverse offerings and robust technological capabilities...

Microsoft's New Surface Laptop Patent Approved: Trackpad Doubles as Speaker for Unique Audio ExperienceMicrosoft recently received approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a groundbreaking new patent related to its Surface Laptop line. This patent promises to revolutionize how users interact with their Surface Laptops and deliver an unprecedented audio experience...

Super Dad AI Q&A Machine "Xiaochuang": Angel Round Financing Success Ushers in a New Wave in AI Children's Education HardwareBeijing Super Dad Education Technology Co., Ltd...

2024 Trends in On-Demand Pharmaceutical Retail: Surge in Nighttime Medicine Purchases, New Opportunities for O2O ModelsData from Ele.me (a Chinese food delivery platform also offering medicine delivery) shows that since December, the month-over-month growth in the delivery volume of cold medicine, anti-freeze and crack-prevention ointments, etc...

Tencent's ima Intelligent Workspace Upgrade: Shared Knowledge Base Feature Launched, Creating a "Common Workspace" for Team CollaborationTencent's AI-powered intelligent workspace, ima.copilot (hereinafter referred to as ima), recently underwent a major upgrade with the launch of the highly anticipated "Shared Knowledge Base" feature and its accompanying "ima Knowledge Base" mini-program...