Krypton Evening News | Norwegian Air to Purchase 30 More Boeing 737 Aircraft; Taobao Vision Future Flagship Store Opens Its First Store in Shanghai; US Accessories Retailer Claire's May Close Dozens of Stores in the UK
Large Companies:
36Kr learned that Jiaocheng Ultrasonic released an investor relations activity record. In the power semiconductor field, the company has all-process ultrasonic solutions such as ultrasonic terminal welding machines, ultrasonic PIN welding machines, ultrasonic bonding machines, and ultrasonic scanning microscopes, and all have achieved mass shipments. In this field, the company maintains good cooperation with well-known enterprises such as SAIC Infineon, CRRC Times, Zhenhua Technology, Hongwei Technology, Silan Microelectronics, and Xinlian Integrated.
Report: Intel is developing another data center GPU besides Jaguar Shores
According to CRN, sources familiar with Intel's plans revealed that Intel is developing another data center GPU besides "Jaguar Shores". This new graphics card has not been announced yet. It has lower power consumption requirements for servers and may be launched at some point next year.
Norwegian Air to purchase an additional 30 Boeing 737 aircraft
On September 26, Norwegian Air issued a statement saying that it will exercise the option to purchase additional aircraft, expanding its existing Boeing order to an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing the total confirmed order volume to 80. To accommodate this additional purchase, Norwegian Air and Boeing have reached an agreement on adjusting some delivery dates. The last batch of aircraft in this order is now scheduled to be delivered in 2031.
The first Taobao Vision Future Flagship Store in Shanghai opens
36Kr learned that on September 26, the first Taobao Vision Future Flagship Store in Shanghai opened. It is understood that the Taobao Vision Future Flagship Store is a future shopping space newly created by Taobao. Through the integration of "AI + 3D + XR" technologies, it provides a solution for brands to improve the efficiency of offline stores and supports brands to display an unlimited number of SKUs in a limited space.
Sanofi launches a "monthly payment of $35" insulin program in the US
Sanofi US announced on September 26 that its "Insulins Valyou Savings Program" will significantly expand its coverage. All US patients with a valid prescription can purchase a 30 - day supply of any Sanofi insulin for $35. This program was initially established for the uninsured population and will now be open to all US citizens, regardless of their insurance status - including those covered by commercial insurance or federal medical insurance. The expanded "Insulin Savings Program" now ensures that each US patient pays no more than $35 per month for Sanofi insulin.
US accessory retailer Claire's may close dozens of UK stores
It is reported that Modella Capital, the acquirer of UK high - street chain brand WH Smith, is close to reaching an agreement to rescue the UK business of US accessory retailer Claire's. However, the deal may still result in the closure of dozens of stores.
New Products:
According to official news from Nissan, the company has launched road - test demonstrations of its next - generation ProPILOT advanced driver - assistance system this month. The system is planned to be officially launched in Japan within the 2027 fiscal year. A prototype fleet based on the all - electric Nissan Ariya demonstrated safe and reliable driving capabilities in the complex urban road conditions in downtown Tokyo*. The next - generation ProPILOT system integrates the artificial intelligence driving software (Wayve AI Driver) of Wayve (a UK autonomous driving technology R & D company) and Nissan's "ground truth perception" technology based on next - generation lidar, aiming to set new standards for driver - assistance technology.
Insta360 Wave AI omnidirectional recording microphone is released
36Kr learned that on September 25, Insta360 launched the new Wave AI omnidirectional recording microphone. This product deeply integrates Tencent Tianlai inside solution. It addresses pain points in online meetings such as noise interference, unclear long - distance sound pickup, and difficult audio - video synchronization. It can eliminate more than 300 types of environmental noise, achieve clear long - distance ultra - wideband sound pickup up to 5 meters, and supports AI - generated multi - template meeting minutes and a 5 - minute pre - recording function.
Investment and Financing:
36Kr learned that "Xiangsheng Technology" recently announced that it has completed two consecutive angel + rounds of financing worth tens of millions of yuan. The financing was jointly led by industrial CVC Meili Jingjie Capital, Yida Capital, and Nachuan Capital, with follow - on investments from institutions such as Inno Angel Fund, Suzhou Science and Technology Innovation Investment, Suzhou Angel Mother Fund, and Sugao New Science and Technology Innovation Angel Fund. The funds will be used for the construction of an AI - catalyzed technology platform, product R & D, production line expansion, and the construction of an intelligent factory.
Today's Views:
Wang Xingxing, the founder and CEO of Unitree Technology, said in a speech at the Fourth Global Digital Trade Expo on September 26 that Unitree Technology's robot algorithm has undergone several iterations this year. It is expected that a 1.8 - meter - tall humanoid robot will be released in the second half of the year. He said that the domestic robot industry has developed vigorously in the first half of this year. "The average growth rate of Chinese intelligent robot - related enterprises has reached 50% to 100%." Unitree Technology updated its algorithm some time ago, significantly improving the robot's stability. "We define it as the anti - gravity mode. Basically, the robot can regain its standing position under any interference. After the algorithm upgrade, theoretically, the robot can now perform various dance and martial arts moves." Wang Xingxing said.
Other Noteworthy News:
36Kr learned that the State Administration for Market Regulation held a symposium to promote the healthy development of the online food delivery industry. The meeting emphasized that in recent years, China's online food delivery industry has shown strong development momentum and broad market prospects. While meeting the diverse needs of consumers, it also places higher requirements on market competition order, food safety, and the protection of the rights and interests of relevant entities. Next, market regulatory authorities will thoroughly implement the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, improve the regular supervision level in the field of online food delivery, strengthen regulatory law enforcement, urge relevant entities to participate in competition rationally and implement the main responsibility for food safety, and build a good industry ecosystem.
On September 26 local time, the European Commission said it had agreed to set a 15% cap on US drug tariffs to protect European enterprises. However, US President Trump announced on September 25 local time in the US that he would impose a 100% tariff on all imported branded or patented drugs starting from October 1, once again throwing the EU - US drug tariff agreement reached in August this year into chaos.
China achieved manned deep - sea diving in the Arctic ice area for the first time
The "Xuelong 2" polar research icebreaker, which carried out China's 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition, returned to Shanghai on September 26. With the support of the "Xuelong 2", the "Deep - Sea No. 1" carrying the "Jiaolong" manned submersible successfully completed China's first manned deep - sea dive in the Arctic ice area, marking the continuous enhancement of China's deep - sea access and exploration capabilities. The 15th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition organized by the Ministry of Natural Resources was jointly carried out by four ships: the "Xuelong 2", the "Polar", the "Deep - Sea No. 1", and the "Exploration No. 3", making it China's largest - scale Arctic Ocean scientific expedition.
China reaffirmed its stance on the TikTok issue
On September 26, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked questions related to TikTok. In response, Guo Jiakun said that he wanted to reiterate that China's stance on the TikTok issue is clear. The Chinese government respects the wishes of enterprises and is happy to see enterprises conduct good business negotiations on the basis of market rules and reach a solution that complies with Chinese laws and regulations and balances interests. It is hoped that the US will provide an open, fair, and non - discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises investing in the US.