Alibaba Cloud Joins UALink Alliance to Advance Next-Generation GPU Interconnect Technology StandardsOn January 16th, the UALink Alliance, an organization focused on AI server chip interconnect technology, announced its updated board of directors, with Alibaba Cloud officially joining as a new member. This marks Alibaba Cloud's collaboration with industry giants like AMD, AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Apple to jointly develop and standardize next-generation GPU interconnect technologies, furthering the advancement of artificial intelligence infrastructure...

5G Empowerment: Ushering in a Four-Dimensional Communication Era Across Air, Space, Land, and SeaThroughout the long course of human civilization, the exploration of "reaching the heavens and entering the seas" has never ceased. From the dragon's cloud-riding in the Shan Hai Jing to Sun Wukong's somersault cloud in Journey to the West, the magnificent imaginations in mythology and literature reflect humanity's yearning to transcend the limitations of physical space...

Pre-cooked meals: A trillion-dollar market opportunity amidst challenges; standardization is keyWith the Lunar New Year approaching, pre-cooked meals have once again become a market focus, their convenience making them a new favorite on the New Year's Eve dinner table. From classic dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall and pig stomach chicken to everyday favorites like sauerkraut fish, pre-cooked meals bring traditional delicacies to thousands of households with ease, perfectly aligning with the fast-paced lifestyles of modern people...

iFLYTEK Launches iFLYTEK Spark X1, a Deep Reasoning Large Model: Leading National Development and Empowering Education and HealthcareiFLYTEK recently officially launched its deep reasoning large model, iFLYTEK Spark X1. This marks a significant step forward for iFLYTEK in the field of artificial intelligence and adds a strong stroke to its national development strategy...

The 5th Didi Ride-Hailing Driver and Supply Partner Conference: Steadfast Progress, Shared SuccessRecently, the 5th Didi Ride-Hailing Driver and Supply Partner Conference, themed "Steadfast Progress, Shared Success," was successfully held in Chongqing. 209 car rental companies, driver service companies, auto manufacturers, financial institutions, and other Didi upstream and downstream ecosystem partners from across China gathered in the mountain city...

Palo Alto Networks' Predictions and Strategies for the Top 5 Cybersecurity Trends in Asia Pacific in 2025The rise of digital transformation and hybrid work models has created unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. Palo Alto Networks recently released its predictions for the top five cybersecurity trends in the Asia Pacific region for 2025, highlighting five major challenges facing network professionals in the next twelve months...

Global Smartphone Market Report 2024: Apple Leads as Android Growth SlowsThe global smartphone market showed signs of continued recovery in Q4 2024, but growth significantly decelerated. According to the latest report from market analysis firm Canalys, global smartphone shipments reached 330 million units in Q4 2024, a 3% year-on-year increase, marking five consecutive quarters of positive growth...

Pinduoduo E-commerce Platform: An Engine for Inclusive Employment and High-Quality DevelopmentIn recent years, e-commerce platforms have flourished, their "inclusive" employment ecosystem providing job opportunities for tens of millions, particularly benefiting vulnerable groups. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences University's report, "Research Report on High-Quality Development of E-commerce Ecosystem and Employment Promotion," delves into the job creation capacity of the internet platform economy, using Pinduoduo as a case study to detail its contribution to the job market...

Microsoft Launches CoreAIPlatform and Tools, a New AI Engineering Department to Accelerate R&D and ApplicationOn January 13th, Microsoft announced the formation of CoreAIPlatform and Tools, a new AI engineering department. This significant strategic move underscores Microsoft's commitment to strengthening its AI capabilities and accelerating the research, development, and deployment of AI technologies...

ByteDance's 2024 Governance Report: Commitment and Practice in Safeguarding a Clear and Healthy Online SpaceIn 2024, the challenges posed by the information explosion era have become increasingly severe. The proliferation of misinformation, cyberbullying, online scams, and low-quality content has seriously disrupted online order and jeopardized users' physical and mental health and property safety...

Honeywell Plans to Split into Two Independent, Publicly Traded Companies: Automation and AerospaceIndustrial giant Honeywell is planning a major corporate split, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move, reportedly prompted by pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, will see the company divided into two independent, publicly traded companies, allowing each to better focus on its respective sectors and enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness...

iQiyi and Hongguo Short Videos Announce Deep Strategic Partnership to Usher in a New Era of High-Quality Micro-Short SeriesOn January 13th, at the "High-Quality Micro-Short Series Industry Development Exchange Conference," iQiyi and Hongguo Short Videos officially announced a deep strategic partnership. The two parties will collaborate comprehensively across multiple areas, including IP joint development, co-production, and finished content licensing, with a shared commitment to producing more high-quality micro-short series...