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Alibaba tests generative AI tools new tech arms race heats up
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/03/2024
» Alibaba Group Holding has started testing new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools for merchants on Taobao and Tmall via a website called Huiwa, as the Chinese e-commerce giant leverages the technology to boost sales at its main domestic retail platforms.
Tech start-up launches new solar-powered, self-driving boats to clean up ocean waste
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/02/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong-based marine tech start-up Clearbot is set to launch a new generation of bigger solar-powered autonomous boats to boost its efforts to clean up polluted waters in India.
China's bamboo could replace high-emitting plastics, but tech bottlenecks are stunting growth
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/12/2023
» It feeds one of the Earth's rarest species. It was the writing surface for some of the earliest books. It could prove essential in reducing vast amounts of carbon emissions - and China has more of it than anywhere else.
Chinese team creates drones with 'human brains' able to tackle complex tasks through group chats
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/11/2023
» A team of Chinese scientists has developed drones that can engage in "group chats" to discuss and assign tasks among themselves, much like human teams.
Xiaomi launches home-grown cross-device system with HyperOS, as US-sanctioned Huawei moves further from Google's Android
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/10/2023
» Smartphone and gadget giant Xiaomi Corp has become the latest Chinese industry player to unveil a unified operating system for its mobile devices, cars and internet-connected home products, as US-sanctioned Huawei Technologies works towards liberating its own integrated OS completely from Google's Android.
Tom Hanks warns of dental ad with an AI clone
South China Morning Post, Published on 03/10/2023
» SAN FRANCISCO - Actor Tom Hanks and CBS talk show co-host Gayle King on Monday were warning fans about ads featuring impostors generated by artificial intelligence (AI).
Billionaire co-founder of BYD uncertain about China's ability to create breakthrough tech on par with ChatGPT
South China Morning Post, Published on 18/07/2023
» Xia Zuoquan, a Chinese billionaire investor who made his fortune betting on the once tiny battery maker BYD, is less certain about China's ability to make big technological breakthroughs such as OpenAI's ChatGPT in the near future.
Meet the world's most expensive iPhone
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/07/2023
» Russian luxury brand Caviar is known for making over-the-top customised versions of flagship smartphones that often carry six-figure price tags. Over the years, we've seen the company release wild, limited edition customised iPhones decorated with everything from rare jewels to Rolex watches.
Maye Musk signs huge deal with China's Oppo
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/06/2023
» BEIJING: Chinese electronics giant Oppo has signed Maye Musk, the mother of Elon Musk, as the global ambassador for the brand's flagship smartphone - Find X6 Pro.
From robots to digitisation, tech is rapidly transforming Asia's economy
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2023
» The hype surrounding advanced technology has reached fever pitch, from the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) to the new Apple headset that some believe could revolutionise the virtual experience and take the metaverse mainstream. While it is exciting to associate these with the future, it is important to note that technological transformation is already affecting how many "real" industries are operating and creating opportunities.