8 Uhr, 1 Krypton | US-Medien berichten, dass Elon Musk weit mehr als 14 Kinder hat; In vielen Regionen wird die maximale Laufzeit der Immobilienkredite auf bis zu 68 Jahre verlängert; Lei Jun reagiert auf Xiaomi's Rückkehr an die Spitze der Handyauslieferungen.
Going public in progress
Roborock Technology
Bloomberg cited people familiar with the matter as saying that Roborock Technology, a maker of robotic vacuum cleaners, is considering issuing shares in Hong Kong this year to raise up to $500 million. The people said the consideration is still in the early stages and no banks have been arranged. (Sina Finance)
Pelliot
36Kr learned that according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Pelliot Outdoor Sports Group Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. CICC and CITIC Securities are the joint sponsors.
Mingming Busy is very busy
36Kr learned that according to documents from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Hunan Mingming Busy Commercial Chain Co., Ltd. submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
The prospectus shows that in 2024, the store retail sales volume (GMV) of Mingming Busy reached 55.5 billion yuan, and the total number of transactions throughout the year exceeded 1.6 billion, continuously leading the "bulk sales model". As of December 31, 2024, Mingming Busy had a total of 14,394 stores, covering 28 provinces and all tiers of cities across the country. Approximately 58% of them were located in county - level cities and townships, deeply penetrating the sinking market. Its sub - brands "Snacks Busy" and "Zhao Yiming Snacks" have become the preferred national affordable snack brands for consumers.
Unisplendour Corporation Limited
Unisplendour Corporation Limited announced that the company intends to issue foreign shares listed overseas (H shares) and apply for listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The company will fully consider the interests of existing shareholders and the situation of domestic and overseas capital markets, and select an appropriate timing and issuance window to complete this issuance and listing within the validity period of the resolution of the general meeting of shareholders.
Seres
36Kr learned that according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Seres Group Co., Ltd. submitted an IPO application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Top 3 Big News
US Media Reports That Elon Musk Has Far More Than 14 Children
Elizabeth Bruenig, a journalist from The Atlantic, said in a blog program last Friday that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, may actually have more than 100 children, far more than the 14 that the public currently knows about. Bruenig is the author of the article "Elon Musk's Harem". She said, "I believe he has 14 known children, but those who have revealed his reproductive habits say the number is much higher."
Alison Camerota, the host of the blog program, interjected that "the reason people don't know about all the other children and women is that Musk has his baby mamas sign non - disclosure agreements. He has hired many lawyers and he loves to sue. If they speak out, he will sue them." Musk pays the mothers of his children a lot of money to keep them silent. According to reports, Ashley St. Clair, the mother of Musk's 13th child, received a $15 million hush money and a monthly living allowance of $100,000 to cover up the news of their child's birth, Bruenig added. (Sina Tech)
Many regions extend the maximum mortgage term up to 68 years old
Recently, the Zhengzhou Housing Provident Fund Management Center released a draft for public comments, proposing to extend the upper age limit for borrowers of individual housing loans with housing provident funds. For male borrowers, the loan maturity can be extended up to 68 years old at most. Reporters have observed that recently, many regions have intensively adjusted and optimized housing provident fund policies, relaxing the loan amount and the upper age limit. For example, in March, Qingdao and Kunming issued policies to adjust the provident fund. In terms of the loan term, local policies are quite similar, with the loan maturity not exceeding 5 years after the legal retirement age. (China Business Journal)
Lei Jun Responds to Xiaomi Returning to the Top in Mobile Phone Shipments
According to a report from Kuaikeji on April 27th, Wang Hua, the general manager of Xiaomi Group's public relations department, posted that the latest data from Canalys shows that in the first quarter of 2025, Xiaomi's shipments reached 13.3 million units, a year-on-year increase of 40%. With the stimulation of national subsidies and the strategic synergy of its integration of people, vehicles, and smart homes, Xiaomi returned to the top after a decade, with a market share of 19%. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun posted, "Seeing this report, I'm extremely touched! We still need to keep working hard and live up to everyone's expectations of Xiaomi." (Sina Technology)
Big Companies/Big Events
Douyin's New Rules to Regulate Ten Types of Violations by "Malicious Marketing Accounts"
36Kr learned that Douyin has issued the "Regulatory Guidelines for 'Malicious Marketing Accounts'". The guidelines clearly state that ten types of violations will be cracked down on, and "malicious marketing accounts" will be dealt with at three levels: content, accounts, and legal liability. At the same time, Douyin has also launched an evaluation mechanism for the "health score" of accounts, aiming to guide and educate violators through score management.
Experts suggest a 25% discount for consumption with an ID card
Li Daokui, the dean of the Institute for China Economic Thought and Practice at Tsinghua University, recently suggested that the government should allocate one trillion yuan to boost consumption during the May Day holiday. He proposed that consumers should be given a 25% discount when they use their ID cards for consumption, in order to stimulate consumer spending. He pointed out that the government would not lose out by spending one trillion yuan on promoting consumption, as increased consumption would lead to higher production by enterprises, and subsequently, higher tax revenues. (Sina Finance)
It is reported that Jiyue Automobile may not go bankrupt
According to screenshots posted by multiple bloggers, Xu Jiye, the former public relations director of Jiyue Automobile, posted on his WeChat Moments, saying, "A friend revealed that it's highly likely that Jiyue won't go bankrupt. The board of directors of Jidu has approved the restructuring, and Jidu is currently in communication with 3 - 4 restructuring parties."
Recently, the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System showed that Zhejiang Jiyue Automobile Technology Co., Ltd. has undergone important industrial and commercial changes. The enterprise name has been changed to Zhejiang Fengsheng Automobile Technology Co., Ltd., and Taizhou Geely Automobile Industry Co., Ltd. has been added as a shareholder, holding 0.01% of the shares. The Wuhan factory of Dongfeng Nissan was put into use in 2022, producing models including the ARIYA and the X - Trail. It is reported that the actual annual production capacity in the 2022 - 2023 fiscal year was only about 10,000 vehicles. Since 2024, the factory has been producing electric vehicles for Dongfeng to increase the operating rate. (Sina Technology)
Multiple Small and Medium-sized Banks Lower Deposit Interest Rates
Recently, small and medium-sized banks such as Qingxu Rural Commercial Bank, Deqing Rural Commercial Bank, Webank, and Fujian Huatong Bank have lowered the interest rates of some time deposit products. After the reduction, the deposit product interest rates of some small and medium-sized banks are even lower than those of large and medium-sized banks for the same term. In addition, there is an inversion of short - and long - term deposit interest rates in many banks, and in most cases, the 3 - year deposit interest rate is higher than the 5 - year deposit interest rate. (China Securities Journal)
National gold consumption reached 290.492 tons in the first quarter
On April 28, the China Gold Association released the latest statistical data, showing that in the first quarter of 2025, the national gold consumption was 290.492 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 5.96%. Among them, gold jewelry consumption was 134.531 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 26.85%; gold bars and gold coins consumption was 138.018 tons, a year-on-year increase of 29.81%; industrial and other gold consumption was 17.943 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 3.84%. (Sina Finance)
Starbucks' Co-branded Cups with Mayday Band Resold for up to $799
On April 28, Starbucks China officially announced a co-branded series with Mayday Band, featuring summer Frappuccino drinks and limited-edition co-branded cups. The Starbucks APP crashed multiple times due to a surge in traffic. Additionally, searches on second-hand trading platforms show that the co-branded glass straw cups, originally priced at $199, are being resold for between $328 and $699, while the co-branded stainless-steel cups, originally priced at $249, are being resold for between $290 and $799. (Dumiao Finance)
Zhao Chenxin of the National Development and Reform Commission: Targeted issuance of additional vehicle purchase quotas for key groups such as long - term lottery - waiting families and carless families
Zhao Chenxin, the deputy director of the National Development and Reform Commission, said at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office on April 28 that the restricted - purchase cities will be guided to issue additional vehicle purchase quotas in a targeted manner for key groups such as long - term lottery - waiting families and carless families. (Securities Times)
Porsche May Stop Selling Electric Vehicles in China
On April 28th, news emerged that Porsche CEO Oliver Blume stated at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show that the company might stop selling electric vehicles in China within the next two to three years. In an interview with the media outlet Automotive News, he pointed out that Porsche's electric vehicle sales in China were "relatively low." Blume emphasized that Porsche would not blindly pursue sales volume and would adhere to a pricing strategy that "matches Porsche's positioning." Therefore, it is expected that the new Cayenne EV to be launched this year will still come with a high price tag, as will the future electric successor to the 718. Despite Xiaomi's launch of the 1,548-horsepower SU7 Ultra, Blume does not consider Xiaomi a direct competitor. He said that although Xiaomi's products are affordable, their "driving capabilities" are hardly comparable to those of Porsche. Porsche has not developed exclusive models for the Chinese market. In contrast, other international brands have been launching extended-wheelbase sedans and SUVs to meet Chinese consumers' preference for rear-seat space. Audi has even established a pure-electric brand, AUDI, in China. (IT Home)
Pre-sale box office of new films during the May Day holiday in 2025 exceeds 30 million yuan
36Kr learned that according to the professional version of Dengta, as of 17:26 on April 28, the total pre-sale box office (including pre-screenings) of new films (including re-releases) during the May Day holiday in 2025 has exceeded 30 million yuan. The films "The Dumpling Queen", "A Great Start in Life", "Hunt for Gold: The Game", "Thunder Agents*", "Princess Mononoke", and "The Vast Horizon Is My Love" are currently ranked in the top six.
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed mixed, and large technology stocks showed mixed performance
36Kr learned that at the close on April 28, the three major U.S. stock indexes showed mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.28%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.1%, and the S&P 500 Index rose 0.06%. Large technology stocks showed mixed performance. NVIDIA fell more than 2%, Arm fell more than 1%, and Google, Amazon, and Microsoft declined slightly. Netflix, Meta, Apple, and Tesla rose slightly. Most popular Chinese concept stocks rose. NIO, Sohu, and Tiger Brokers rose more than 6%, Li Auto rose more than 3%, Gaotu Techedu and Futu Holdings rose more than 2%, and Weibo, Tencent Music, and JD.com rose slightly. Alibaba and iQiyi fell more than 1%, and Pinduoduo and Baidu declined slightly.
Poll Shows Musk's Popularity Drops Sharply, Only 33% of Americans Have a Favorable Opinion of Him
According to a poll by the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, Musk's popularity has dropped sharply as he has gained power in Washington in recent months. The survey shows that currently only 33% of adult Americans have a favorable opinion of Musk, down from 41% in December last year. (Sina Finance)
Reports say Apple will launch two 20th-anniversary iPhones in 2027
On April 28th, news about the 20th-anniversary iPhones has been circulating since early April. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who reported on the 27th, Apple is developing two 20th-anniversary iPhones for 2027. The first one is the long-awaited foldable iPhone from Apple, and the second one is said to be a glass-centric Pro version.
However, it is reported that Apple's shift of iPhone production to India may significantly increase the prices of the 20th-anniversary iPhones. As Gurman said, the 20th-anniversary iPhones are "extremely complex" because they require new parts and production technologies that are difficult to find outside of China. The report also mentioned that the cost of manufacturing iPhones in India is 5-10% higher than in China. (IT Home)
Pop Mart Ranks First on the US App Store Shopping List
On April 25th, the Pop Mart App topped the shopping list on the US App Store. LABUBU 3.0 has triggered a rush to buy both in China and many overseas countries. There were long queues at offline stores in places such as Los Angeles in the US, London in the UK, Milan in Italy, and Harajuku in Japan. As of the close of the Hong Kong stock market on April 25th, Pop Mart's market value reached HK$231.39 billion, exceeding that of Kering, the parent company of luxury giant Gucci. (Daily Economic News)
Google: Using AI in administrative work can save an average of 122 hours per year
Google said that if the UK trains its workforce, it is expected to gain £400 billion (approximately $533 billion) from AI-driven economic growth. Previously, some pilot projects in the UK showed that employees could save more than 120 hours per year by using AI in administrative work. Debbie Weinstein, President of Google in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, said that the "AI Works" pilot project carried out in a small business network, an education trust, and a trade union showed that employees using AI in administrative work could save an average of 122 hours per year. (Sina Finance)
Shein Raises Prices Significantly in the US, with a Maximum Increase of Up to 377%
Recently, fast - fashion giant Shein has pre - raised the prices of products ranging from dresses to kitchenware in the US market to cope with the upcoming small - parcel tariffs in the US. Data shows that most prices increased on Friday. The average price of best - selling beauty and health products rose by 51% compared to Thursday, and the prices of many products doubled. The average increase in the prices of household items, kitchenware, and toys exceeded 30%. The price of a set of 10 - piece kitchen towels soared by 377%. The prices of women's clothing increased by 8%. (China Fund News)
Meta AI Accused of Having Inappropriate Conversations with Minors, Official Response Says Probability Is Extremely Low
On April 28th, according to The Wall Street Journal, chatbots under Meta, including AI chatbots operating on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, may have conversations involving sexual content with underage users. As learned by IT Home, The Wall Street Journal spent several months conducting hundreds of conversation tests with Meta's official chatbots and chatbots created by users on the platform. In one of the conversations, a chatbot using the voice of actor and wrestler John Cena described explicit sexual scenarios to a user who claimed to be a 14 - year - old girl. In another conversation, the chatbot also imagined a scenario where a police officer found Cena with a 17 - year - old fan and said to him, "John Cena, you're under arrest for statutory rape."
In response, a Meta spokesperson said that The Wall Street Journal's tests were "too artificially created, not only extreme cases but even hypothetical." The company also stated that within a 30 - day statistical period, the proportion of responses involving sexual content shared with users under 18 through Meta's AI and AI Studio was only 0.02%. (IT Home)
Multiple US companies issue price hike warnings, net sales of US pork plunge by over 70%
According to a report by Axios News in the United States, recently, American retailers are increasingly worried that the US government's wanton imposition of tariffs will lead to a large - scale shortage of goods and soaring prices. Many companies, including Procter & Gamble, Best Buy, Unilever, and Ford, have issued price hike warnings or already raised prices. The report points out that the US government's wanton imposition of tariffs not only affects the country's imports but also its exports. The exports of agricultural products such as soybeans and pork in the United States are significantly decreasing. Data recently released by the US Department of Agriculture shows that during the week from April 11th to 17th, the net sales of US soybeans decreased by 50% compared with the previous week, and the net sales of pork plunged by 72%. (CCTV Finance)
Amid Economic Downturn, Default Rates of Major South Korean Credit Cards Reach Decade-High
Bank data released in South Korea on the 27th showed that due to the long - standing economic downturn, the default rates of several major South Korean credit cards rose to their highest level in a decade in the first quarter of this year. According to Yonhap News Agency, the data showed that for several major South Korean credit card issuers, including Shinhan Bank, Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank, and Hana Bank, the proportion of credit card payments overdue for more than one month increased in the first quarter of this year, covering services such as credit card payments, installments, and credit card loans. (Xinhua News Agency)
The Cutting - Edge of AI
China Has Formed a Complete Artificial Intelligence Industry System
Since the beginning of this year, China has continuously strengthened basic research in artificial intelligence and emphasized application orientation. New technologies are constantly penetrating deeply into specific application scenarios. At present, China has formed a complete artificial intelligence industry system covering the basic layer, framework layer, model layer, and application layer. The latest data shows that as of April 9, 2025, the number of artificial intelligence patent applications in China reached 1,576,379, accounting for 38.58% of the global applications and ranking first in the world. Currently, China has cultivated more than 400 national-level specialized and sophisticated "little giant" enterprises in the field of artificial intelligence, accounting for one-tenth of the global artificial intelligence industry scale and forming a complete artificial intelligence industry system. (CCTV.com)
OpenAI Enters the E-commerce Field, Allowing Users to Purchase Goods via ChatGPT
On April 28th local time, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced that it is updating its web search tool, ChatGPT Search, to enhance users' online shopping experience. When ChatGPT users search for products, the chatbot will now offer some recommended items, display pictures and reviews of these products, and attach links through which users can directly purchase the goods. OpenAI stated that users can ask very specific questions in natural language and will receive customized results. As a new start, this feature currently only applies to a few product categories, including fashion, beauty, household items, and electronics, and more product categories will be included in the future. (Cailian Press)
Financial Reports of Large Companies
Laofengxiang: Net profit attributable to the parent company in the first quarter was 613 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 23.55%
36Kr learned that Laofengxiang released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the operating income this quarter was 17.521 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 31.64%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 613 million yuan, compared with 802 million yuan in the same period last year, a year-on-year decline of 23.55%; the basic earnings per share were 1.1719 yuan.
Yunnan Baiyao: Net profit in the first quarter was 1.935 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14%
36Kr learned that Yunnan Baiyao released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the company achieved operating revenue of 10.841 billion yuan this quarter, a year-on-year increase of 0.62%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 1.935 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.67%. The industrial revenue was 4.470 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.63%, and the industrial gross profit margin was 68.34%, a year-on-year increase of 1.76 percentage points. The net cash flow generated from operating activities was 714 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 35.39%.
Focus Media: Net profit attributable to the parent company in the first quarter was 1.135 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.14%
36Kr learned that Focus Media released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2025, it achieved an operating income of 2.858 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.7%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 1.135 billion yuan, compared with 1.04 billion yuan in the same period last year, a year-on-year increase of 9.14%; the basic earnings per share was 0.0786 yuan.
Tsingtao Brewery: Net profit in the first quarter was 1.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.08%
36Kr learned that Tsingtao Brewery released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the operating income in this quarter reached 10.446 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.91%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 1.71 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.08%.
Hainan Airport: Net profit attributable to the parent company was 100 million yuan in the first quarter, a year-on-year decline of 54.09%
36Kr learned that Hainan Airport released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the operating income in this quarter reached 1.09 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.61%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 100 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 54.09%; the basic earnings per share was 0.0088 yuan.
Semir Apparel: Net profit attributable to the parent company in the first quarter was 214 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 38.12%
36Kr learned that Semir Apparel released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2025, the operating income reached 3.079 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.93%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 214 million yuan, a year-on-year decline of 38.12%; the basic earnings per share were 0.08 yuan.
UGREEN Group: Net profit attributable to the parent company reached 150 million yuan in Q1, a year-on-year increase of 47.18%
36Kr learned that UGREEN Group released its financial report for the first quarter. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved an operating income of 1.824 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 41.99%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 150 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 47.18%; and the basic earnings per share were 0.3622 yuan.
Lianyungang: Net profit in the first quarter was 22.7943 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 48.01%
36Kr learned that Lianyungang released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that in the first quarter of 2025, the operating income was 609 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 4.18%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 22.7943 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 48.01%. The year-on-year decrease in the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was mainly due to the decrease in throughput, operating income, and the decrease in the income from asset disposal during the reporting period.
LG Household & Health Care's Net Profit Drops 8.5% in Q1
On April 28, South Korea's LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H) announced that its net profit in the first quarter was 103.5 billion won (approximately $71.6 million), down 8.5% from the same period last year. (Jiemian News)
Xingqi Eye Drops: Net profit in the first quarter reached 146 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 320%
36Kr learned that Xingqi Eye Drops released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the company achieved an operating income of 536 million yuan this quarter, a year-on-year increase of 53.24%; the net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 146 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 319.86%. The increase in operating income was mainly due to the growth in sales revenue of eye drops products during the reporting period.
Huangshanghuang: Net profit in the first quarter was 44.3697 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.21%
36Kr learned that Huangshanghuang released its first-quarter financial report. The report shows that the company achieved an operating income of 446 million yuan this quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 2.53%; the net profit was 44.3697 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.21%, mainly due to the reduction of sales expenses such as online and offline promotion expenses invested by the company in the market during the reporting period compared with the same period of the previous year.
Investment and financing
Semiconductor Engineering Intelligent System Enterprise "Future Intelligence" Completes Hundreds of Millions of Yuan in Series A Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Wuxi Future Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., an enterprise in semiconductor engineering intelligent systems (Engineering Intelligence), announced the completion of hundreds of millions of yuan in Series A financing. This round of financing was jointly led by SDIC Venture Capital and Liangxi Science and Technology Innovation Mother Fund (Boyuan Capital), with Wuhan Jiangxia Science and Technology Investment following up. The funds from this round of financing will be used to further strengthen the company's advantages in equipment monitoring, analysis and modeling, process control, yield improvement, etc., and to focus on promoting the application and paradigm innovation of generative artificial intelligence technology in the entire semiconductor manufacturing process.
Guopeichuang (Suzhou) Education Technology Co., Ltd. Completes Ten-Million-Yuan Pre-A Round of Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Guopeichuang (Suzhou) Education Technology Co., Ltd. completed a ten-million-yuan Pre-A round of financing. The funds from this round of financing will be used for the R & D of AI core technologies, the expansion of overseas markets, and the construction of a talent team. It is reported that Kira AI, an online English app under Guopeichuang, features innovative functions and has exceeded 5 million users.
Hangzhou Yangyiju Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. Completes 8 million yuan Angel Round Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Hangzhou Yangyiju Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of an 8 million yuan angel round financing. This financing will be used for the technological R & D upgrade of negative oxygen ion nanomaterials, expanding the production scale, and expanding market channels. As an innovative enterprise focusing on the field of negative oxygen ion nanomaterials, Yangyiju has established a good reputation in the market with a series of products such as negative ion air purification liquid, and its products are widely used in various types of places.
Nanjing Dark Bull Information Technology Co., Ltd. Secures 20 Million Yuan in Angel Round Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Nanjing Dark Bull Information Technology Co., Ltd. completed a 20 million yuan angel round of financing. The funds from the financing will be used for product R & D, technological innovation and other aspects. It is understood that the company focuses on computer technology development and software services, e - commerce, the Internet of Things, smart agriculture, artificial intelligence and other businesses.
Cool Products
Motorola Launches New AI-Enabled Phones by Integrating Perplexity, Google, Meta, and Microsoft
Recently, Motorola launched a new version of its Razr flip phone, featuring functions powered by Motorola's own artificial intelligence technology as well as that of multiple companies including Perplexity, Meta, Microsoft, and Google. Like Apple and Samsung, Motorola is also promoting artificial intelligence as a major selling point for its new phones. However, unlike these two companies, Motorola's phones integrate AI models and services from multiple different providers. (Sina Finance)
Toyota Plans to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Electric Trucks
Toyota said it plans to launch hydrogen-powered electric trucks, which is one of the company's several investments in the alternative fuel field. The Japanese automaker said on Monday that its hydrogen fuel cell-powered Class 8 heavy-duty electric trucks are part of an effort to reduce the number of diesel-powered tractor-trailers serving its North American parts center in Southern California. The company said these trucks are ending the pilot phase. The company also plans to add a hydrogen refueling station for these trucks and is collaborating with Air Liquide and Iwatani to procure and deliver liquid hydrogen for the station. The company also plans to further invest in the hydrogen energy ecosystem. (Sina Finance)
Chinese Scientists Successfully Developed CyberSense, a Flexible Microelectrode Implantation Robot for Brain-Computer Interface
On April 28, it was learned from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences that CyberSense, a flexible microelectrode implantation robot independently developed by the Brain-Computer Interface and Integrated Intelligence Team of the Brain Mapping and Brain-Like Intelligence Laboratory of the institute, recently passed the pre-acceptance of the major scientific and technological infrastructure for "Brain Analysis and Brain Simulation" in Shenzhen. It helps scientists implant flexible microelectrodes, which are "thinner and softer than hair", into the cerebral cortex of experimental animals, providing key support for brain-computer interface and brain science research. (CCTV News)
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