Ride-hailing services into residential communities: A balancing act between passenger needs and driver rightsRecently, Didi Chuxing, a major ride-hailing platform in China, launched a public opinion poll on its app, asking users to discuss and vote on the question: Should drivers comply with passengers requests to be dropped off inside residential communities? The move aims to further optimize user experience, revise service regulations, and strike a balance between the rights of passengers and drivers.At the heart of the discussion lies the special nature of ride-hailing services in community settings...

The Social Empire of Children's Watches: The Rise of Xiaotiancai and Our ReflectionsLooking at a child's wrist adorned with a "high-end" smart watch, who would have thought this small piece of hardware would become a hotbed for social interaction? To countless parents, this is even more worrisome than social media platforms on smartphones!Once a child enters this Xiaotiancai social world, it's hard to escape. The watch circle is abuzz with strategies for becoming a "big shot," and competition for power between old and new groups rages on...

The Rise of Domestic Mobile Phones, Apple Falls Out of the Top Five: Market Landscape Undergoes a Subtle TransformationSince mobile phones became indispensable tools in our daily lives, the Chinese mobile phone market has been in a state of rapid development. Once, Apple phones, with their strong brand image and leading technology, firmly dominated the market...

Turning Air into Food: Chinese Scientists Achieve Artificial Synthesis of Starch from Carbon Dioxide, Ushering in a New Era for Food ProductionIn China's long-standing agricultural civilization, farming has been deeply ingrained in the national psyche. However, a revolutionary transformation in food production is quietly taking place...

Women in Space: Challenges and Opportunities Coexist, How Do They Conquer the Stars and Seas?In modern society, women have demonstrated extraordinary talent and courage in all fields, and space exploration is no exception. They work side by side with male astronauts, exploring the vast universe together, contributing to humanity's understanding of space...

Why Does the Qinghai-Tibet Railway Still Use American Locomotives? When Will Domestic Locomotives Be "On Duty"?The Qinghai-Tibet Railway, spanning the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and known as the "Roof of the World", has been in operation for 18 years since its opening in 2006. This railway, considered a marvel of Chinese engineering, connects Xining and Lhasa, bringing once-inaccessible Tibet closer to mainland China...

iPhone 16 Series is Coming Soon: Pro Models Get Major Upgrades, Standard Edition May Be a "Lame Duck"?Recently, tipster MajinBu posted a supposed Apple Fall event invitation on X, with the theme "Ready.Set...

Unisoc Unveils E450R, the World's First Secure Chip with Open Hardware+Software ArchitectureOn August 21st, at the 2024 Unisoc Partner Conference, Unisoc unveiled its latest technological innovation the E450R, the world's first secure chip featuring an open hardware+software architecture. This chip, with its unique architectural design, achieves remarkable breakthroughs in security and performance, establishing a new benchmark for the secure chip industry...

Is DJI's Drone Chip 80% Imported? The Truth Behind Japan's DisassemblyIn recent years, the drone industry has flourished globally. China and Japan, as leading players in drone manufacturing, each possess unique strengths...

Navigation App Review Sections: A Parallel World of Urban LifeHave you ever thought that the navigation app you use every day, besides providing directions, also hides an intriguing "parallel world"? This "parallel world" isn't imaginary; it's real, existing within the navigation app's review sections. It presents a unique glimpse into the diverse aspects of urban life, recording people's genuine feelings and reflecting the subtle changes in urban development...

Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future: 2024 Digital China Summit Focuses on New Trends in Digital Economic DevelopmentData, as a fundamental resource and innovation engine, is playing an increasingly significant role, leading global development towards a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable direction. To further explore the policy requirements and key areas for promoting the construction of a digital China and fostering new types of productivity, the National Development and Reform Commission's Center for Urban and Small Town Reform and Development will host the "Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future" exchange event at the 2024 Digital China Summit, which will open on August 28th...

Apple Opens Up NFC: A Balancing Act Between User Convenience and PrivacyApple's decision to finally open up NFC functionality in the upcoming iPhone 16, while seemingly offering users more choice, harbors potential privacy risks. As a veteran tech journalist, I've always been attentive to the impact of smartphone technology on user privacy...