Alipay Responds to Payment Discount Error: No Refunds, Fraud Warning IssuedIn the early morning of January 17th, Alipay released an official statement addressing a payment discount error that occurred on the afternoon of January 16th. The statement explained the incident, addressed user concerns, outlined subsequent measures, and urged users to be vigilant against scams...

ChatGPT Launches New "Tasks" Feature: Smart Task Management Assistant in Beta TestingOpenAI recently announced on social media the much-anticipated launch of a new feature for its flagship product, ChatGPT: "Tasks." This feature aims to elevate ChatGPT from a purely conversational AI model into a proactive, intelligent personal assistant capable of helping users manage their daily affairs...

iFLYTEK Launches iFLYTEK Spark X1, a Deep Reasoning Large Model: Leading National Development and Empowering Education and HealthcareiFLYTEK recently officially launched its deep reasoning large model, iFLYTEK Spark X1. This marks a significant step forward for iFLYTEK in the field of artificial intelligence and adds a strong stroke to its national development strategy...

Douyin Partners with CCTV Spring Festival Gala for "Laughing Through the Chinese New Year" CelebrationDouyin and the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala (hereinafter referred to as the Spring Festival Gala) have joined forces to deliver a spectacular audio-visual feast to audiences nationwide. On January 15th, Douyin announced its collaboration with China Media Group (CMG), offering users a diverse Spring Festival Gala viewing experience...

China's Automotive Market Shines in 2024: Avatr M9 Leads the High-End New Energy Vehicle Charge, Ushering in a New Era of Tech-LuxuryIn 2024, China's automotive industry achieved another spectacular year, maintaining its global leadership in vehicle production and sales for the 16th consecutive year, with volumes exceeding 30 million units. This success is largely attributed to the booming new energy vehicle (NEV) market, particularly the rise of high-end NEV brands...

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...

Horizon Robotics Unveils SuperDrive Intelligent Driving System: Three Innovative Technologies Lead the New Era of Autonomous DrivingOn January 13th, Horizon Robotics held its "Beyond the Horizon: Horizon Intelligent Driving Technology Outlook Day" event in Shanghai. The event showcased the company's mass production innovations in integrated hardware and software technology and offered a glimpse into the anticipated explosion of high-level autonomous driving in 2025...

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...

Prima Conquest Official Version Launches: Mini Program Debut, Cross-Platform Interoperability, and Upgraded Open Economy SystemGiant Network's mobile game, Prima Conquest, officially launched its official version on January 10th, overseen by Shi Yuzhu. This launch marks the culmination of two years of development and the incorporation of over 80,000 player suggestions, resulting in a significantly upgraded and revamped version of the highly anticipated game...

Amap Launches AI-Powered Traffic Light Navigation Function to Enhance Driving Efficiency and ExperienceAmap recently announced the launch of its new AI-powered traffic light navigation function. This function represents a significant upgrade from the existing traffic light countdown announcement, transitioning from a static countdown to real-time dynamic guidance for passing through intersections...

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...

Ningbo Yintai Department Store Launches Hit Food IP Plushies, Sparking a "Ningbo Flavor" TrendRecently, a plush toy called "Ning Gao Gao," depicting a piece of pork-lard-fried rice cake, has rapidly gained popularity among young people in Ningbo, sparking heated discussions. However, this isn't just an ordinary rice cake; it's a food IP plush creatively designed by Ningbo Yintai Department Store...