Electric cars mean big changes for Hong Kong’s commercial property: CBRE report
Commercial premises will need to step up and cover a huge predicted deficit of EV charging stations, while the recycling and storage of EV batteries may spur demand for industrial and warehouse space, the property consultancy says in a report.
A computer scientist says he is the mystery creator of bitcoin
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright entered the witness box at the London High Court on Tuesday and testified he was the man behind ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ the pseudonym for the creator of bitcoin.
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright entered the witness box at the London High Court on Tuesday and testified he was the man behind ‘Satoshi Nakamoto,’ the pseudonym for the creator of bitcoin.
Bluesky, a social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up
Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has emerged from its cocoon and is now allowing anyone to create an account and join the service.
Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has emerged from its cocoon and is now allowing anyone to create an account and join the service.
Semiconductor giant TSMC to build second plant in Japan with new investor Toyota
TSMC’s second chip fabrication plant in Japan marks a major victory for Prime Minister Fumio Shikida, as his government seeks to boost domestic production of integrated circuits.
TSMC’s second chip fabrication plant in Japan marks a major victory for Prime Minister Fumio Shikida, as his government seeks to boost domestic production of integrated circuits.
Tencent-backed video game live-streamers deny fresh merger rumours
Douyu and Huya say they have no plans to merge after a failed attempt in 2020, but they are collaborating as Tencent prepares to allow its top games back on rival platform Douyin.
Douyu and Huya say they have no plans to merge after a failed attempt in 2020, but they are collaborating as Tencent prepares to allow its top games back on rival platform Douyin.
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Tech industry cuts 32,000 jobs in 2024, but aggressively hiring in AI
Although economic factors are the main reason for tech lay-offs, firms are also shifting resources to focus on AI talent.
Huawei climbs back to No 1 spot in China smartphone sales
Huawei’s return to form in the world’s largest smartphone market was jump-started by the surprise release last August of its Mate 60 Pro 5G handset.
Huawei’s return to form in the world’s largest smartphone market was jump-started by the surprise release last August of its Mate 60 Pro 5G handset.
Hong Kong wants crypto investors to remain wary as exchanges rush for licence
The SFC issued a notice on Monday reminding investors that a number of new licence applicants are not yet approved and pose risks.
The SFC issued a notice on Monday reminding investors that a number of new licence applicants are not yet approved and pose risks.
Alibaba’s DingTalk among Chinese apps launching on Apple Vision Pro
The visionOS version of DingTalk supports special features available only on Apple’s new device, including realistic avatars known as Persona.
The visionOS version of DingTalk supports special features available only on Apple’s new device, including realistic avatars known as Persona.
Appotronics, BYD supplier of laser display tech, looks to boost production
A new facility focusing automotive optics business will begin production at the end of 2024, the Shenzhen-based company says.
A new facility focusing automotive optics business will begin production at the end of 2024, the Shenzhen-based company says.
Chinese consumers unimpressed by Samsung phones powered by Baidu AI
Some people have expressed concerns that the Baidu search features on the Galaxy S24 series are not as good as Google’s version.
Some people have expressed concerns that the Baidu search features on the Galaxy S24 series are not as good as Google’s version.
Nvidia’s newly-tailored China chip to compete with rival Huawei product
Nvidia’s new H20 chip set for direct competition with Huawei’s Ascend 910B, as AI competition heats up in China.
Nvidia’s new H20 chip set for direct competition with Huawei’s Ascend 910B, as AI competition heats up in China.
Apple’s China sales fall 13% in December quarter amid weak iPhone demand
Apple CEO Tim Cook shrugs off the setback amid the US tech giant’s overall global growth in the quarter and its confidence in the world’s biggest smartphone market over the long term.
Apple CEO Tim Cook shrugs off the setback amid the US tech giant’s overall global growth in the quarter and its confidence in the world’s biggest smartphone market over the long term.
Beijing approves Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, giving Tencent a boost
China approved a new batch of foreign video games on Friday, including hit title Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, as Beijing seeks to reassure the market after scrapping a controversial gaming regulation.
China approved a new batch of foreign video games on Friday, including hit title Dungeon & Fighter Mobile, as Beijing seeks to reassure the market after scrapping a controversial gaming regulation.
Nvidia chief sees rise of ‘sovereign AI’ infrastructure across nations
Such a national approach to the artificial intelligence boom stands to drive an expansion of data centres that would need Nvidia’s know-how and hardware.
Such a national approach to the artificial intelligence boom stands to drive an expansion of data centres that would need Nvidia’s know-how and hardware.
US Apple fans get hands on US$3,500 Vision Pro
US Apple Stores on Friday will start selling the Vision Pro, the tech giant’s US$3,499 mixed-reality headset and its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago.
US Apple Stores on Friday will start selling the Vision Pro, the tech giant’s US$3,499 mixed-reality headset and its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago.
Chinese EV builders Li Auto, Xpeng and Nio get 2024 off to a slow start
Mainland Chinese EV builders’ 2024 has got off to a bumpy start, after car deliveries dropped sharply amid mounting concerns about a slowing economy and job losses.
Mainland Chinese EV builders’ 2024 has got off to a bumpy start, after car deliveries dropped sharply amid mounting concerns about a slowing economy and job losses.
China’s securities regulator suspects financial fraud by Beijing chip developer
An investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission found the 2023 financial disclosures of Beijing Zuojiang Technology to be ‘seriously untrue’.
An investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission found the 2023 financial disclosures of Beijing Zuojiang Technology to be ‘seriously untrue’.
Ant Group inks partnership with Shanghai to help the city’s AI ambitions
Ant Group and the Shanghai municipal government have struck a partnership that would see the two parties deepen their collaboration in fields such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Ant Group and the Shanghai municipal government have struck a partnership that would see the two parties deepen their collaboration in fields such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.
South Korean memory chips lift national exports in a strong start to 2024
South Korea’s headline exports rose 18 per cent in January, beating expectations, on the back of strong memory chip exports, which leapt 56.2 per cent.
South Korea’s headline exports rose 18 per cent in January, beating expectations, on the back of strong memory chip exports, which leapt 56.2 per cent.
