Due to a market rumor, Baidu's shares faced an unjustified 10% drop on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, prompted by a misinterpreted report from the South China Morning Post. The article, dated January 12, wrongfully insinuated a collaboration between Baidu's ERNIE Bot and a military-affiliated university laboratory. This sparked a rapid sell-off of Baidu’s stocks, impacting the market valuation of this AI industry leader in China. The South China Morning Post has since amended its initial report by retracting the claim that suggested an active link between Baidu's AI system and the Chinese milit ..read more

TECNO, a global pioneer in mobile imaging technology, recently hosted its annual signature event Future Lens 2023 in Shanghai. During the event, TECNO previewed and showcased its three newest imaging technologies for the coming year: A game-changing W-shaped Adjustable Physical Aperture; an industry-first Liquid Telephoto Macro Lens; and an AI-powered Universal Tone multi-skin tone imaging solution. Future Lens 2023 also featured engaging keynote speeches and a panel discussion with leading voices from TECNO, Sony, and Amateur Photographer, underscoring the value of the event as a platform for ..read more

Aqara has recently unveiled its new entry-level Camera E1 to the global market, offering noteworthy AI features to bolster home security. Credit: PingWest/Ward Zhou With a clear target market for this product, Aqara has retained the most essential features while incorporating major smart home platforms, including Apple. Moreover, it comes with an attractively low price tag. After spending several days testing a unit that Aqara sent me, I can agreeably state that it met my expectations. The Camera E1 delivers a stable connection, a large view, and powerful object tracking features. I must confe ..read more

Temu, the e-commerce platform known for its exceptionally low prices, is intensifying its efforts to safeguard its reputation amid a surge in scams exploiting its rising popularity. Since its U.S. launch last September, Temu has rapidly expanded its user base, addressing underserved demand for affordable, practical merchandise. It is currently the most downloaded app in the UK and US and has had more than 100 million downloads in the US and Europe since January. Temu’s growth trajectory has been bolstered by robust marketing strategies, encompassing an array of coupons, giveaways, lotteries, a ..read more

Sensors are vital to driving smart home automation. Among them, motion sensors equipped with passive infrared (PIR) are notably prevalent. You may feel strange about PIR, but you must be familiar with these sensors for their iconic dome-shaped case, a fresnel lens. However, a significant downfall of these sensors is that they fail to detect presence when you are stationary, often leading to accidental triggers of automated systems. For instance, you may find your lights turned off while you’re still in the bath. Presence sensors then came to change the game with advanced millimetre-wave (mmWav ..read more

Xreal has been quickly rolling out new products in an effort to stay ahead of its increasingly formidable competitors. Most AR glasses available rely heavily on DisplayPort (DP) via a USB-C connector to transmit video signals, and an increasing number of smartphones now support these features. And Apple’s joining the party with the new iPhone 15 series could greatly enhance the popularity and feasibility of compact headsets like these. Enter the next generation of Xreal Air glasses, which boast notable improvements that elevate the user’s entertainment experience. After spending two weeks with ..read more

Global delivery firm J&T Express went public in Hong Kong, listing on the main board on Friday. With a stock code of 1519, the logistics service provider aimed to raise HK$3.53 billion ($450 million) via this IPO, according to a press release of the firm. The IPO was co-sponsored by Morgan Stanley, Bank of America Securities, and CICC, according to Chinese media outlet Caixin. The firm plans to use the funds to expand its logistics network, upgrade infrastructure, and strengthen the company's sorting and warehousing capabilities and capacity in Southeast Asia and other operating markets, t ..read more

RayNeo, a major Chinese innovator in augmented reality (AR), unveils its latest launch, the RayNeo X2 Lite, powered by the new Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor this week. Making its debut at Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Summit 2023, the new smart glasses aim to lift a more portable AR experience. The RayNeo X2 Lite offers a full-color 3D display coupled with AI capabilities. With a lightweight of around 60 g, this device provides a full-color AR head-up display without compromising style and comfort, according to the firm. One of the standout features of the X2 Lite – designed to enhance t ..read more

Chinese major phone maker Honor, a former Huawei subsidiary, secured the top spot in smartphone sales in China during the third quarter, with a market share of 18.3%, based on Counterpoint Research’s report (in Chinese) released on Thursday. Prominent business intelligence firms such as IDC and Canalys corroborated Honor’s upward trajectory in their most recent data reports disclosed this week. “Both Honor and Xiaomi are focused on offering more affordable mid-range products to retailers and consumers to counter potential downward pressure in the market. The results indicate that this strategy ..read more

Chinese leading drone maker DJI released a new pocket camera Osmo Pocket 3 on Wednesday in China, with a large 1-inch image sensor. The portable camera features a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen, easily switching between horizontal and vertical shooting. The picture of Osmo Pocket 3 with the rotatable touchscreen. Credit/DJI The device has a compact design featuring 4K at 120 fps shooting, three-axis mechanical stabilization, and a host of innovative features, including multiple follow modes and three-mic array for omnidirectional stereo sound. Its AI features also include digital zoom, panorama ..read more