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Director mocks Tesla’s Musk over sci-fi movie looks of Robovan, Optimus
Director of I, Robot film suggests Elon Musk copied its designs for Tesla’s Robovan autonomous bus, Cybercab and Optimus robot.
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Qualcomm’s bid to buy Intel hinges on US election, China scrutiny
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ASML’s lowered outlook suggests factory overcapacity, not chip doom
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Big Tech
Alibaba’s global commerce unit launches new translation-focused AI model
Macro MT is a new large language model that supports translation in various cross-border e-commerce scenarios.
16 Oct 2024 - 9:45AM
Alibaba’s new translation-focused large language model can be integrated into merchants’ systems that manage their products, customer services and search guidance. Photo: Shutterstock
Big Tech
TikTok’s 2023 revenue rises 75% in Europe, UK and other markets outside US, Asia
ByteDance-owned TikTok attributed that increase to its growing user base, improved ad performance and greater live-streaming revenue.
15 Oct 2024 - 8:30PM
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Big Tech
Chinese brands, Apple drive global smartphone shipments
Shipments from Vivo surged nearly 23 per cent in the third quarter, while Samsung’s fell almost 3 per cent, according to IDC.
15 Oct 2024 - 6:39PM
Tech Trends
Tesla Optimus robots at showcase were remotely controlled by humans
The use of human input raises questions over the capabilities and market readiness of the bot, despite Elon Musk’s enthusiasm.
15 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
Tech Trends
Vivo unveils X200 smartphone weeks after release of new Apple, Huawei handsets
The X200 series marks the latest effort by Vivo to crack the global smartphone industry’s lucrative high-end segment.
15 Oct 2024 - 9:21AM
Vivo’s premium X200 smartphone series features MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9400 system-on-a-chip. Photo: SCMP
Big Tech
Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo kick-start Singles’ Day promotions on same day
The e-commerce rivals’ respective promotions look to benefit from healthier consumer spending on the back of Beijing’s stimulus measures.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:29PM
Big Tech
TSMC plans more chip plants in Europe, Taiwan official says
TSMC is planning more plants in Europe with a focus on the market for AI chips, according to a senior Taiwanese official.
14 Oct 2024 - 10:59AM
Big Tech
Discount shopping giant Temu enters Vietnam and Brunei amid Indonesia ban
The latest expansion initiatives of Temu reflect its efforts to grow in Southeast Asia, home to nearly 700 million people.
11 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
EVs
Tesla’s robotaxi event draws mixed reaction in China
Tesla live-streamed the event across almost every major Chinese social media platform, where it quickly became a top trending topic.
11 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Tesla’s robotaxi is displayed at an unveiling event in Los Angeles, October 10, 2024, in this still image taken from a video. Photo: Handout via Reuters
Alibaba curbs unfair ‘refund without return’ requests to protect merchants
Analysts said an unchecked refund policy could hinder growth of China’s e-commerce industry, as it would take a toll on sellers’ profits.
11 Oct 2024 - 6:30PM
Big Tech
Apple opens lab in China amid fierce competition with Huawei
The new facility in the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong tech cooperation zone is one of several Apple research centres in China.
11 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
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Big Tech
TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in shift towards AI content moderation
Short-video platform TikTok currently employs a mix of automated detection and human moderators to review content posted on the site.
11 Oct 2024 - 2:48PM
Big Tech
Alibaba’s Lazada courts Armani, D&G to fend off Shopee, TikTok
The e-commerce platform is broadening its luxury segment to ramp up sales in key markets from Indonesia to Singapore.
11 Oct 2024 - 11:15AM
Southeast Asian e-commerce platform Lazada is tapping into the luxury segment to help grow its sales. Photo: Bloomberg
China Business
Xpeng banks on Eagle Eye to enhance autonomous driving in new P7+ sedan
The Eagle Eye system is more accurate in information collection than lidar sensors used in its existing models like P5 sedan and G6 SUV.
10 Oct 2024 - 9:06PM
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Big Tech
Huawei’s China smartphone sales in August surpass those of Apple, report says
That aligns with data showing a 12.7 per cent year-on-year decline in foreign smartphone shipments, including those of Apple, in August.
10 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
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Baidu eyes global markets for self-driving cars as Tesla gears up for robotaxis
Baidu’s Apollo Go completed about 899,000 rides in the three months to June this year, a year-on-year increase of 26 per cent.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:01PM
Tech
TikTok owner ByteDance launches US$170 AI earbuds in China
The Ola Friend earphones are linked to ByteDance’s self-developed chatbot, Doubao, currently China’s most popular GenAI app.
10 Oct 2024 - 2:11PM
ByteDance’s new AI earbuds are available in China. Photo: Handout
Big Tech
US weighs Google break-up in historic Big Tech antitrust case
The US Justice Department may propose a forced sell-off of parts of Google’s business to prevent illegal monopolisation.
10 Oct 2024 - 11:10AM
Tech Trends
Taiwan’s APCB to shift printed circuit board assembly to mainland subsidiary
Production in Taiwan will cease from December 25 and involve the dismissal of around 360 employees.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein breaks ground on supply chain hub in Guangzhou
Shein is not talking about its anticipated London initial public offering, but has broken ground on a massive supply chain hub in Guangzhou.
9 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
OPINION
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