Google Achieves Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction: Sub-Threshold Performance with Surface CodesScience and Technology Daily, Beijing, December 10 (Reporter Zhang Mengran) Quantum computing, with its potential to surpass classical computers in specific tasks, has garnered significant attention. However, the error-proneness of quantum computers poses a major hurdle to their practical application...

Nvidia's $640 Billion Market Cap Evaporation: China's Market Is No Longer a "Cash Cow"Nvidia's seemingly nonchalant response "We are happy to answer any questions from the regulators" failed to anticipate the ensuing storm. A single investigation announcement wiped $640 billion off the global chip giant's market capitalization, which exceeded a trillion dollars, and exposed it to a potential $5 billion fine...

WeChat Unveils Major Update: Forwarding Limit Increased to Ten, Group Creation No Longer Needed for Multi-Person Voice Calls!WeChat, China's national-level app, has once again rolled out an exciting update. According to WeChat's official account "WeChat Pai" on October 10th, this update focuses on upgrading two core features: the "Recently Forwarded" function and multi-person voice calling...

Shan Xinhua, the "Mastermind" Behind 12306: From System Crashes to the World's Largest Ticketing SystemHave you received a text message about 12306? Who is Shan Xinhua? The story begins with 12306....

Hisense Responds to Layoff Rumors: False Information, Legal Action to Follow, and Organizational Transformation UnderwayRecently, online rumors circulated about Hisense Group undertaking large-scale layoffs, with purported figures reaching 20%-30% of its workforce. This sparked widespread attention and discussion...

How Much Daily Earphone Use Is Too Much? An In-Depth Look at Earphones and Hearing DamageHow long do you wear your earphones each day? Enjoying music on your commute, attending online meetings at work, listening to podcasts during workouts, even relying on white noise to fall asleep earphones have become an indispensable part of modern life, offering convenience and entertainment. However, have we considered the immense pressure our ears are under as a result of this convenience? Earphones, once cherished companions, are gradually transforming into potential health threats, all potentially stemming from "overuse...

2024 Q3 Smartphone Market Report: Robust Recovery Amidst Fierce CompetitionMarket research firm TrendForce recently released a report indicating a strong recovery in the smartphone market during the third quarter of 2024, coinciding with the peak sales season. Major manufacturers launched numerous flagship models, effectively stimulating an increase in overall smartphone production...

China's Chip Exports Surpass $1 Trillion: The Story Behind a Landmark VictoryIn 2023, China's chip exports exceeded one trillion yuan (approximately $140 billion USD) for the first time, marking a landmark victory in the global chip industry. CCTV reports show that in the first ten months of the year, exports reached 931 billion yuan, averaging approximately 93 billion yuan per month...

The Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163 Disaster of 1980: A Man-Made TragedyOn August 19, 1980, a night that should have been peaceful was cast under a dark shadow over Riyadh Airport. Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163, departing from Riyadh and carrying 287 Pakistani pilgrims and 14 crew members, was destined to be a routine journey, but it tragically became a devastating air crash, claiming the lives of all 301 people on board...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang May Avoid $8 Billion in Estate Taxes: Trusts and Tax Strategies Under ScrutinyThe New York Times reports that Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang may have successfully avoided up to $8 billion in estate taxes by utilizing specific mechanisms within US tax law. This report has sparked widespread attention and once again thrusts the tax avoidance strategies of American billionaires into the public spotlight...

Agricultural Drones: Maturity and Future Prospects After a Price WarIn recent years, the agricultural drone market has transitioned from explosive growth to a more mature phase. Peng Bin, CEO of XAG (formerly known as ExtremeFly), announced in late November that the company achieved profitability this year, marking a new stage in industry development...

China's Robotaxi Ventures Overseas: A Global Market Race Filled with Challenges and OpportunitiesIn Japan, high taxi fares and service quality issues stemming from an aging driver population highlight the urgent need for autonomous driving technology. Compared to the convenient and low-cost ride-hailing service in mainland China (around $0...