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Big Tech
Lenovo partners with Meta, Nvidia for AI outside China
On Wednesday, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing made a high-profile announcement to deepen the company’s collaboration with chip maker Nvidia.
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Alibaba’s global commerce unit launches new translation-focused AI model
16 Oct 2024 - 9:45AM
Chinese brands, Apple drive global smartphone shipments
15 Oct 2024 - 6:39PM
Tech Trends
Pony.ai teams up with Alibaba’s Amap for robotaxi expansion in China
Pony.ai’s robotaxi fleet in the pilot zone in Nansha, Guangzhou is now accessible from Amap, the Alibaba-backed online mapping service.
15 Oct 2024 - 5:30PM
Outside Guangzhou, Pony.ai offers robotaxi service in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Photo: Handout
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
China Business
Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says
‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:15PM
Tech Trends
China think tank suggests Nvidia chips for data centres to avoid transfer costs
The Beijing-based think tank warned that transferring AI models trained on Nvidia GPUs to domestic solutions involved ‘complex engineering’.
15 Oct 2024 - 4:46AM
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An Nvidia GPU is seen inside a computer server displayed at Foxconn’s annual tech day in Taipei, Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
Tech Trends
Moonshot AI updates Kimi chatbot to offer capabilities akin to OpenAI o1
Kimi Chat Explore is touted by Moonshot AI as being able to ‘think and reflect’ in response to user queries.
13 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
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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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
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
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China risks computing power glut as governments push AI data centre buildout
Total computing power in China accounted for 26 per cent of the world’s total as of June, trailing only the US, but CPU usage rates are low.
11 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
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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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
The photo taken on August 1, 2024 shows a screen inside a driverless robotaxi operated by Baidu in Wuhan. Photo: AFP
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
Tech War
OpenAI says it foiled suspected China-linked phishing attack
The US start-up says SweetSpecter, a suspected China-based group, posed as a ChatGPT user and sent emails to staff with malware attached.
10 Oct 2024 - 9:51AM
Tech Trends
Alibaba’s Tmall sees surge in foreign brands in September
In the third quarter of this year, the number of brands that opened official stores on Tmall surged by 70 per cent from the previous quarter.
10 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
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
APCB’s shift of all printed circuit board production to mainland China reflects the country’s significant role in the global electronics supply chain. Photo: Shutterstock
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
Big Tech
Shopping on Taobao via WeChat: Tencent, Alibaba break digital wall
Users of Tencent’s WeChat can now buy and pay for products sold on Alibaba’s Taobao marketplace without leaving the multipurpose app.
9 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
Tech Trends
OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of harassment over his ‘altruism versus greed’ lawsuit
The lawsuit has not dampened investors’ interest in OpenAI, which recently raised US$6.6 billion at a US$157 billion valuation.
9 Oct 2024 - 2:34PM
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