ZF Group to Lay Off 14,000 Employees as Part of Electrification Transition Automotive components manufacturer ZF Group has announced a major strategic shift, planning to lay off approximately 14,000 employees over the coming years to adapt to the rapid transformation within the automotive industry, particularly in the realm of electrification. This restructuring aims to reduce costs, enhance competitiveness, and free up resources for future endeavors in the electrification domain...

DingTalk Launches "Super AI Assistant" to Power Up Enterprise Office IntelligenceOn September 3rd, DingTalk announced the launch of a series of "Super AI Assistants" aimed at providing a more intelligent office experience for enterprise users. These AI assistants not only possess powerful automation capabilities but also integrate advanced natural language processing technology, enabling them to assist daily work in various application scenarios and significantly improve team collaboration efficiency...

Summer Box Office Slump: Lack of Blockbusters and Declining Audience InterestA recent report by Maoyan Research, "2024 Summer Film Data Insights," reveals that the 2024 summer box office experienced a significant downturn, plummeting 44% year-on-year. Total audience attendance also halved, with the scarcity of blockbuster films being the primary factor for the market slump...

Guizhou's Big Data Development Bears Fruit, "National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone Development Report 2023" Officially ReleasedGuiyang, August 30 (People's Daily) - On August 29, the "National Big Data (Guizhou) Comprehensive Pilot Zone Development Report 2023" was officially released at the 2024 Digital China Summit Guizhou Special Session Results Release event. The report was guided by the Guizhou Provincial Big Data Bureau and compiled by the Guizhou Provincial Information Center...

Beijing Mobile Officially Announces Commercialization of 5G-A, Joining Hands with ZTE to Usher in a New Era of Digitalization in the CapitalOn August 23rd, at the "Enjoy 5G-A, Lead New Jingcai" launch event, Beijing Mobile officially announced the commercialization of 5G-A and, together with partners such as ZTE, jointly launched a new era of digital development in the capital. This launch event marks a solid step forward in Beijing's efforts to promote digital economic development, injecting strong momentum into the construction of a global digital economy benchmark city...

Taobao and Xiaomi Launch a New Era of "Virtual Test Drive": Official Launch on September 9th, Immersive Experience Revolutionizes Traditional ShoppingOn August 26th, the virtual test drive project jointly developed by Taobao and Xiaomi announced its latest progress: all functions have entered the internal testing phase and will officially launch on September 9th. Currently, over 2,000 users have signed up for the free experience of the Xiaomi SU7 "virtual test drive" on the Taobao VisionPro homepage, and some users have received internal testing invitations from Taobao...

Experienced CPU Architects Leave Intel Amidst Mass Layoffs to Found RISC-V StartupAs Intel announced its largest-ever layoff plan, a group of seasoned CPU architects decided to leave the tech giant and co-found a RISC-V startup named Ahead Computing. This team reportedly brings over 80 years of combined experience from Intel, and their departure signifies the growing impact of the RISC-V architecture within the industry...

Intel officially ends development on SVT-HEVC open-source video encoder project On August 23, Intel announced it has ceased development and contributions to the SVT-HEVC open-source video encoder project, part of its Scalable Video Technology (SVT) initiative. This decision means Intel will no longer maintain, fix bugs, release new versions or updates, or accept any patch submissions for the project...

Kingsoft Office Reports Revenue and Net Profit Growth in First Half of 2024, Driven by Strong Subscription Business and Accelerated WPSAI CommercializationKingsoft Office released its 2024 semi-annual report on the evening of August 20, revealing robust growth in both revenue and net profit. During the reporting period, Kingsoft Office achieved operating revenue of 2...

When the "Guardian" Becomes a "Prisoner": Former Police Station Chief Zhao Liang Tears Up in Accusing Collusion Between Officials and Businesses"I've been wronged! I've been framed!" In a dim room, a middle-aged man filled with sorrow, yells at the camera, his voice trembling, eyes filled with rage and despair. This video spread rapidly online, pushing Zhao Liang, the former police station chief of Baijie, Anhui Province, into the center of public attention...

Free Game Strategy Pays Off! Epic Games Founder: Lower Costs and Developer IncentivesIn a recent media interview, Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games, revealed that the company's long-standing strategy of giving away free games, known as "giveaways," has been a resounding success. Since its launch in late 2018, the Epic Games Store has attracted a large number of Steam users to install its game launcher by offering a plethora of free games, including titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Civilization 6...

Baiyun Airport Phase III Expansion: A New Engine for China's Aviation TakeoffBaiyun Airport Phase III expansion is a comprehensive upgrade encompassing a new runway, a new terminal building, and various high-tech facilities. This is not simply an expansion; it is a comprehensive enhancement of the airport's functionality and efficiency...