Baidu's Ernie Bot Goes Completely Free: 430 Million Users to Experience Upgraded AI Service Starting April 1stOn February 13th, Baidu announced that its AI conversational product, Ernie Bot (Wenxin Yiyn), will be completely free to access starting at 00:00 on April 1st. This means all PC and app users will be able to enjoy numerous upgraded features powered by the latest Wenxin series model, including ultra-long document processing, enhanced professional search, advanced AI painting, and multilingual conversation...

Biomimetic Mineralization-Based Smart Glasses: Achieving High-Precision Eye-Controlled Human-Computer InteractionA research team led by Song Yanlin and Su Meng from the Green Printing Laboratory at the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the research of controllable printing of multi-dimensional and multifunctional micro-nano sensor devices. Recently, the team successfully fabricated large-grain perovskite films on a glass substrate using a biomimetic mineralization strategy...

Alibaba and Apple Join Forces: AI-Powered Strategy Targets the Chinese Market, with Localization as the KeyOn February 13th, at the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai, Alibaba co-founder and executive chairman Joseph Tsai confirmed rumors of a partnership between Alibaba and Apple. This collaboration will focus on Apple's localization strategy in China, leveraging Alibaba's AI technology to enhance the user experience of Apple's iPhones...

Alibaba Cloud Launches Second Data Center in Thailand, Boosting Digital TransformationOn February 13th, Alibaba Cloud announced the official launch of its second data center in Thailand. This significantly enhances Alibaba Cloud's cloud computing capabilities in the country, providing stronger computing resources and technical support for local Thai businesses, Chinese companies expanding into Thailand, and local developers...

Chevron Announces Massive Layoff Plan: 15% to 20% Workforce Reduction to Address Economic Challenges and Acquisition IntegrationChevron, a US oil giant, recently announced a significant corporate restructuring plan involving the reduction of 15% to 20% of its global workforce over the next three years. This move is intended to address the current complex economic environment, reduce operating costs, and facilitate the smooth integration of a large acquisition...

The Convergence of GenAI and Smartphones: Transforming Memory Solutions and Reshaping the Competitive LandscapeSmartphones, ubiquitous devices in our daily lives, are undergoing a transformation driven by the integration of Generative AI (GenAI). A recent Counterpoint Research report highlights that while this convergence promises significant productivity enhancements, it also places unprecedented demands on memory solutions, profoundly altering the competitive landscape...

TOTO's Ceramic Business Soars: AI Fuels Semiconductor Market Success, Profit Margin Nears 40%...

Douyin Cracks Down on Sensationalism Following the Death of Big S: Multiple Accounts BannedOn February 8th, Douyin (TikTok's Chinese counterpart) issued an announcement detailing the strict penalties imposed on accounts that maliciously capitalized on the death of Ms. Big S...

Panasonic Group Restructuring: Dispelling Dissolution Rumors, Focusing on Solutions, and Promoting the "China Model" GloballyRecently, Panasonic Holdings Corporation held a press conference announcing a restructuring plan for its subsidiary, Panasonic Corporation, leading to widespread media reports, including rumors of "Panasonic Corporation's dissolution" and "Panasonic abandoning its television business," which quickly became trending topics. On February 6th, Panasonic Group issued an official statement clarifying the situation...

Nintendo Switch 2 to Launch April 2nd: Price Undisclosed, but Nintendo Promises "Consumer-Friendly" Pricing and Anti-Scalping MeasuresNintendo recently announced the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 (Switch 2) will officially launch on April 2nd, 2024. This announcement generated significant excitement among gamers worldwide...

Arm Holdings Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations: Revenue Reaches $983 Million, Full-Year Outlook PositiveArm Holdings recently released its third-quarter financial report for the period ending December 31, 2023, revealing strong performance that exceeded market expectations. Revenue reached $983 million, surpassing analysts' estimates of $946...

Didi Chuxing's Spring Festival Data: 17% Year-on-Year Growth in Orders Reflects Booming Domestic Tourism and Increased Travel Demand...