The "Superiority" at Sam's Club: A Social Mirror in ConsumerismFrom a sociological perspective, consumption has become an identity marker. Different consumption levels delineate distinct social groups, with consumerist culture fueling this phenomenon...

Brick-and-Mortar Stores in Crisis: Rent Pressure and Inventory Turnover - How to Stage a Comeback?Brick-and-mortar store owners, have you also felt the strain of rising rent and inventory turnover? In an era of escalating prices and property values, more and more physical stores are being forced to close their doors. Many are left wondering: is online commerce truly more advantageous than physical stores? Is there truly no solution to rent pressure? Can brick-and-mortar stores and online transactions achieve a perfect synergy?The challenges facing physical stores are not a new phenomenon...

Boys and Technology: Beyond the Surface, Exploring the Symphony of Practicality and CoolnessThe image of a die-hard tech enthusiast that often pops into our minds might just be a surface-level perception. While sports car models and gaming consoles represent the outward coolness, stepping into the real world of boys' technology reveals a realm brimming with the dual allure of practicality and coolness, a vast expanse of exploration and creation...

The "Da Vinci Code" of Chinese Manufacturing: Cast-Forge-Mill Integration 3D Printing Revolutionizes Global ManufacturingWhile global tech giants are locked in a fierce battle for dominance in the chip industry, a seemingly "unremarkable" laboratory in China has quietly ignited a revolution in manufacturing achieving the world's first cast-forge-mill integration 3D printing. This technology, far from being some unattainable "black technology", has the potential to completely overturn the global manufacturing paradigm...

Intelligent Co-existence: Qiniu Cloud Unveils New Power of Audio and Video Cloud Services at 2024 Digital China SummitThe 2024 Digital China Summit, held in Guiyang from August 28th to 30th, attracted over 3,000 participating companies, marking a record high and demonstrating its growing influence. Qiniu Cloud, a leading one-stop, scenario-based intelligent audio and video APaaS platform, actively participated in the event, showcasing its latest audio and video cloud services, AI ecosystem products, and pioneering industry experiences, capturing the attention of numerous exhibitors...

Ant Group's Global Expansion Accelerates, Aiming for 20% Overseas Revenue ContributionAt the recent Bund Summit media briefing, Zhao Wenbiao, CEO of Ant Group, revealed that the company saw a 35% increase in customer numbers over the past year, with several of its products achieving top market share in their respective categories. He emphasized that international expansion is a key strategic focus for Ant Group, aiming for overseas operations to contribute 20% of total revenue and become a significant growth driver...

The Fog of Whistleblower: A Contest for Business TruthIn the era of information explosion, whistleblower has gradually become a powerful social tool. It not only concerns the protection of individual rights, but also raises profound reflections in the business environment and social justice...

The Decline of Induction Cooktops: From Kitchen Staple to BackupOnce upon a time, induction cooktops were all the rage. Nearly every household embraced them as the "main force" of their kitchens...

The Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu High-Speed Railway: A Dream Along the River, a Future Connecting East and WestThe Shanghai-Chongqing-Chengdu High-Speed Railway, a major transportation artery connecting Shanghai, Chongqing, and Chengdu, was once known as the "Along-the-River High-Speed Railway." However, as construction progressed, this name gradually faded from public view, with only the Jiangsu section still using the name "North Along-the-River High-Speed Railway" to correspond with the already completed "South Along-the-River High-Speed Railway...

From "corpse oil" to AI rumors: How do we protect the truth in the information age?Do you remember the "corpse oil spicy strips" that went viral on social media a few years ago? The realistic descriptions, the detailed "production process", as if it were happening right before our eyes, made people both disgusted and terrified. Although the official statement refuted the rumor, claiming that "corpse oil" does not exist under modern cremation technology, similar rumors have never ceased, instead they are spreading under different disguises in the corners of the internet...

Alipay Launches "AI Health Butler": 30+ AI Health Services to Shape a New Smart Healthcare EcosystemOn September 5th, Alipay unveiled its new AI application "AI Health Butler" at the "2024 InclusionBund Summit." This product offers over 30 AI-powered health services encompassing everyday medical care, family health management, and more...

Huangshan Scenic Area Partners with Alipay to Create China's First "Full-Process AI Companion" Tourist Destination...