The "Ring King" Dream of Fingerprint Locks: A Fall From Grace, the Trade-off Between Security and ConvenienceIn ancient times, the ideal society was one where people could leave their doors unlocked and belongings unattended without fear. Today, in our modern, technologically advanced world, doors are securely shut, surveillance cameras are ubiquitous, and security has become a paramount concern for many...

Yu Minhong: If I had met Jack Ma earlier, I would have been a major shareholder of AlibabaOn April 11, 2016, Yu Minhong, while giving a speech at the Three Gorges University in Yichang, reminisced about the founding of Alibaba by Jack Ma in 1999, his fifth entrepreneurial venture. At the time, Jack Ma was struggling to raise the 500,000 yuan needed to establish the company, while New Oriental, led by Yu Minhong, had 50 million yuan in cash on hand...

The New Era of Interconnected Computing Power: China Academy of Information and Communications Technology Releases Public Service Platform to Promote the Development of Computing Power InternetIn recent years, the demand for computing power has exploded with the development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud computing. To meet this ever-growing demand, it is crucial to build an efficient, secure, and trustworthy computing power network system...

From "One Man's Shakespeare" to "Street Rat": The Bubble and Truth of the Influencer EconomyIn the information-saturated age of the internet, the influencer economy has sprouted like mushrooms after a rain. Countless ordinary people have become overnight "stars" with millions of followers...

Apple's "AirDrop for Voice" Patent Revealed: Offline Group Chat for Seamless CommunicationApple is known for its innovation in the tech world, and its recent patent applications have once again sparked widespread discussion. A new patent, dubbed "AirDrop for Voice", aims to provide iPhone, AirPods, and other Apple device users with a revolutionary offline group chat feature, offering users a more convenient and stable communication experience...

Arctic Sea Ice Flows South: Northwest Passage Navigation Season Shortens, Safety Risks IncreaseIn recent years, the accelerating melting of Arctic sea ice due to global climate change has not only raised concerns about rising sea levels and ecological changes but also brought new challenges to the safety of navigation in the Northwest Passage. A new study has found that from 2007 to 2021, the amount of thick sea ice flowing south from the Arctic Ocean has increased, resulting in a shorter ice-free navigation season in some parts of the Northwest Passage and increased risks to navigation safety...

The "Fruit King" Encounter: Rare Splitgill Mushrooms Grow on an Apple in Deqing, Zhejiang, Leading Researchers to Seek It OutIn the home of Ms. Deng in Deqing, Zhejiang, a white mushroom sprouted from an apple that had been sitting for months...

Shaanxi's First Liquid Hydrogen Drone Successfully Completes Test Flight, Ushering in a New Era for Low-Altitude ApplicationsShaanxi Province has made a significant breakthrough in the field of liquid hydrogen low-altitude applications, marking a new stage in the development of the province's hydrogen energy industry. Recently, the first liquid hydrogen drone prototype jointly developed by Shaanxi Tongchen Heguang Cryogenic Technology Co...

Wuhan's Driverless Revolution: The End for Ride-hailing Drivers?PrefaceWuhan currently has around 40,000 ride-hailing drivers, while Robotaxi has deployed 1,000 driverless vehicles in a short period. Traditionally, 1,000 driverless vehicles would directly replace 1,000 ride-hailing drivers...

Airplane Seat Selection Secrets: Comfort Travel, Avoiding "Landmines"A pleasant journey begins with choosing the right seat! Not all seats on an airplane are created equal. Choosing a comfortable spot can make your journey more enjoyable and prevent various minor annoyances...

Behind the "Negative Reviews Tsunami" in E-commerce: Unveiling How Online Water Armies "Destroy" Stores"Boss, today's sales have 'exploded'!" Song Changqing (pseudonym), the owner of an umbrella factory in Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, also runs an online store. He opened the back-end of his online store and found that the store's best-selling umbrella had sold over 300 units in just a few hours...

Autonomous Taxis Face the Test of Heavy Rain: Dual Challenges in Technology and ServiceIn early July 2024, a sudden downpour in Hubei province pushed autonomous taxis into the spotlight. This event not only exposed the shortcomings of current autonomous driving technology in dealing with extreme weather conditions but also triggered profound reflections on the maturity of autonomous driving service systems...