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SCI & TECHAug 10 [ INTERVIEW ] Malaysia positions itself as Korea long - term tech partnerMalaysia is positioning itself to be a long-term technology partner for Korea, as discussed in an interview. This highlights an emerging international collaboration in the tech sector.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
SCI & TECHAug 99 Cool New Gadgets You Can Only Find In ChinaThis article highlights nine new gadgets that are exclusively available in China. It provides insight into consumer technology trends and product availability in that region.bgr.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 9Apple tests China’s CXMT memory chips as AI boom squeezes supplies: WSJSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 9Matter of pure force: US, Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as ‘triumph’The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. On Chinese social media, the conversation centred on whether the research could lead to a Nobel Prize. The announcement was made last week at the International Conference on High Energy Physics in Natal, Brazil. Made entirely of gluons – the tiny, massless carriers of the force...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 9China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutesChinese start-ups and researchers are racing to bring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to market that can be implanted in just a few minutes, as Beijing pushes to nurture home-grown players in the sector to compete with Elon Musk’s Neuralink. The Chinese devices – which enable patients to control digital technology using their thoughts alone – can be inserted via a vein like a stent, unlike conventional BCIs that require patients to undergo brain surgery. StairMed Technology – one of the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 9China’s AI models spooked Wall Street. But they may turbocharge industry growthBreakthroughs in cheap Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models have spooked US investors, but analysts argue plummeting model costs will benefit the AI industry in the long run by supercharging global demand for AI systems. Companies across the AI industry have slashed prices in recent weeks, with large-language model (LLM) inference prices per million tokens falling from above US$2 at the start of June to just US$1.2 this week, according to research firm Silicon Data’s LLM Token...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 8Nokia’s (NOK) AI Network Bet Gets A Taiwan Proving GroundYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 8Apple brings Alibaba's Qwen AI model to Mac users in ChinaSeeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 8China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists sayRobot dogs could one day lead the way across the moon, patrolling research stations, scouting hazards and helping astronauts search for scientifically valuable rocks, according to a blueprint by researchers working on China’s lunar base. The concept envisions three astronauts working alongside intelligent machines. As the crew explores the moon’s surface, one astronaut would direct two robot dogs across the landscape, while another collects rock samples and carries out detailed scientific...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 8How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitationOverwhelmed by a high volume of inquiries, a 17-member Hong Kong charity offering pro bono help to migrant workers has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to scale up its operations. David Bishop, co-founder and director of local non-governmental organisation Migrasia, described the systemic abuse in global labour migration as a “climate change-level issue”, as ageing populations across major economies worsen labour shortages. Likening the organisation’s AI chatbot, PoBot, to a centralised...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 85 phones made in China that can rival the iPhone 17The smartphone market is no longer dominated by Apple and Samsung. Chinese manufacturers have produced a growing number of premium phones with powerful processors, advanced cameras, fast charging and high-end displays. For buyers considering the Apple iPhone 17, several Chinese smartphones offer compelling alternatives, particularly for those who want different designs, stronger charging speeds or […] The post 5 phones made in China that can rival the iPhone 17 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 8China faces new AI bottleneck as it runs out of Chinese-language training dataChina’s high-stakes race to build next-generation artificial intelligence models is entering a critical new phase, where a less visible yet far more existential threat is coming into view: a severe shortage of high-quality training data. While the US chokehold on advanced computing chips has dominated headlines, Chinese AI experts increasingly warn that running out of quality data could prove to be the next major bottleneck to the nation’s tech ambitions – and one that hardware workarounds...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint programMexico and Japan are teaming up to fight the sargassum invasion choking Caribbean beaches — deploying robotics, satellite monitoring and new tech to turn seaweed into opportunity. The post Seaweed diplomacy: Mexico and Japan to tackle sargassum crisis in new joint program appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
SCI & TECHAug 7America China tech crackdown risks innovation , energy and AI growthA technology crackdown by America on China is posing risks to innovation, energy development, and growth in artificial intelligence.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
SCI & TECHAug 7While American AI Models Race to Commit Felonies , China Kimi Broke Out and ... Just Used GitHubThe article discusses contrasting developments in AI, noting concerns about American AI models potentially committing felonies while a Chinese AI used GitHub. This highlights different approaches and ethical considerations in AI advancement.gizmodo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 7China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa“Mr. Mwebaze, 47, is one of thousands of developers across Africa who have turned to Chinese A.I. models in the past year. In Kenya, entrepreneurs are using the models to streamline legal and business services. In Nigeria, they have made educational tools that teach high school students. In Ghana, developers are building local chatbots. China’s […] The post China’s AI Is Surging Across Africa appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
SCI & TECHAug 7Update : China latest high - techAn update covers the latest high-tech developments originating from China. This indicates ongoing advancements and innovations in the technology sector.beijingbulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 7First school for robots opens in China"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 7China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip coolingOnce overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the world’s largest producer of the synthetic gems, China has posted strong export growth in recent years. Official data shows that the value of exports of lab-grown diamonds through the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) hit 1.41 billion yuan (US$210 million) in the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7SpaceX crash site on moon revealed by South Korean orbiterAn out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater, according to images from a Korea AeroSpace Administration lunar orbiter that caught before-and-after photographsNew Scientist
SCI & TECHAug 7SK Hynix invests $38B in Korea chip fab expansionSK Hynix is investing $38 billion to expand its chip fabrication facilities in Korea. This significant investment aims to boost the company's manufacturing capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 7A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricityA Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHAug 7China emerging as key driver of global robotics , AI innovation , Malaysian tech observer saysA Malaysian tech observer states that China is emerging as a key driver of global innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence. This highlights China's growing influence in advanced technological fields.asiabulletin.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 7Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boomThe long-awaited initial public offering of Unitree Robotics, which values the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), is set to serve as a valuation benchmark for China’s booming embodied-AI sector, buoyed by retail investor excitement and high-profile AI backers like DeepSeek. Widely billed as “mainland China’s first humanoid stock”, Unitree has priced its IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market at 150.8 yuan per share, according to a filing released Thursday evening. The firm will...South China Morning Post