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- Information Technology
- April 30, 2024
- 77 views
China Maps Out Plans to Put Astronauts on the Moon and on Mars
JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER — Thirty years ago, the Chinese government initiated a secret plan for its space program, including a key goal of building a space station by 2020.…
- Computer & Technology
- November 6, 2023
- 76 views
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra China listing reveals speed boost, more
TL;DR Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra has been listed by China’s TENAA body. The listing reveals details related to size, weight, battery capacity, RAM, and more. We already know a lot…
- Technology
- July 24, 2023
- 78 views
Metaverse fashion, and looser covid rules in China
Fashion creator Jenni Svoboda is designing a beanie with a melted cupcake top, sprinkles, and doughnuts for ears. But this outlandish accessory isn’t destined for the physical world—Svoboda is designing…
- Technology
- June 11, 2023
- 82 views
China bans AI-generated media without watermarks
Enlarge / An unmarked AI-generated image of China’s flag, which will be illegal in China after January 10, 2023. Ars Technica China’s Cyberspace Administration recently issued regulations prohibiting the creation…
- Information Technology
- April 11, 2023
- 73 views
China bins its COVID tracking app • The Register
China discontinued operation of its COVID tracking app on Monday as part of the Middle Kingdom’s transition away from a dynamic zero-COVID strategy. According to an announcement from the state-run…
- Information Technology
- March 10, 2023
- 81 views
As China relaxes zero-COVID, tech firms assume a larger role in fighting the virus • TechCrunch
China’s abrupt easing of its zero-COVID policy last week has led to a spike in cases and rising fears of the virus. Over the last three years, the authority has…
- News Technology
- March 17, 2021
- 81 views
Eight-Second Videos Gave DCM A $12 Bln Return In China Last Week. What’s The Silicon Valley VC Eyeing Next?
“America has to catch up,” says DCM China co-founding general partner Hurst Lin. DCM Hurst Lin was working in tiny Newport, Vermont (population 4,200) as an engineer fresh out of…
- News Technology
- February 9, 2021
- 83 views
Frustration, worry, but little surprise as Clubhouse app is blocked in China
By Gabriel Crossley and Yew Lun Tian Load Error BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Users of audio app Clubhouse expressed frustration and fears of government surveillance, but little surprise, after…
- Technology
- February 9, 2021
- 73 views
Clubhouse blocked in China as censors shut down rare space for sensitive political debate
It gave a brief and tantalizing glimpse into what a free Chinese internet might have looked like. © Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/Shutterstock Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/Shutterstock (11751637k) In…
