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Alibaba to overhaul China’s biggest tech conglomerate into 6 units to reignite their entrepreneurial mojo as ‘start-ups’

The objectives of the overhaul are to streamline the management of more than 200,000 employees and shorten the decision making process to help reignite its entrepreneurial spirit, according to the plan.

Chinese EV maker Nio aims to woo more buyers with 1,000 new battery-swap stations as it prepares for launch of budget cars

Nio plans to build 1,000 additional stations this year that allow drivers to change – rather than charge – their car battery as the company aims to bolster sales in a slumbering market.

Nvidia shows new research on using AI to improve chip designs

Nvidia, the leading designer of computer chips used in creating artificial intelligence (AI), on Monday showed new research that explains how AI can be used to improve semiconductor design.

Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up

Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April.

US to adopt new restrictions on using commercial spyware

The US will restrict its use of commercial spyware tools that have been used to surveil human rights activists, journalists and dissidents around the world, under an executive order issued Monday by President Joe Biden.

China’s Big Tech slashed jobs by the thousands in 2022 amid regulatory scrutiny, Covid-19 controls and tough competition

Baidu and Tencent both cut over 4,000 roles, while Alibaba and Meituan cut some 20,000 and 10,000 jobs, respectively, financial statements show.

The tech helping driverless cars see round corners

A trial in London used existing street cameras to help an autonomous car navigate city streets.

Why Beijing’s new fact-finding campaign to drive better policy is a chance to end the destructive path of punishing bad news

Constantly sweeping problems under the carpet is not a sustainable position, policy needs to be based on facts, with good and bad news communicated clearly.

Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC

Clearview AI has been used by the police nearly a million times in the US, it tells the BBC.

Binance accused of breaking US financial laws

US regulators seek a ban on the crypto platform as they ramp up their regulation of the industry.

How to build a gaming PC for $550

Prices might be on the up, but you can still build yourself a capable PC for $550.

Joe Biden invokes Defence Production Act for printed circuit board production

The US will spend US$50 million on domestic and Canadian production of the boards, which are used for missiles, radar and other applications.

It's time to update all of your Apple devices again. Here's why

Apple just released iOS 16.4 with over 30 security fixes iPhone, alongside updates for Mac, iPad and more.

NFT: Plans for Royal Mint produced token dropped by government

Plans for a government-backed digital token, ordered to be created by Rishi Sunak, have been axed.

The best printers of 2023: Inkjet, photo, and laser

Looking for a printer for your home office? The best printers come in the form of inkjet, photo, and laser, are Bluetooth compatible, and print at high speeds.

The best webcams of 2023

Want to upgrade your next video conference? Whether you're a working professional or creative, these are the best webcams to kick your next video into high definition.

Are you Meta Verified? Here's what it is, how much it costs, and what perks it gets you

Now you can pay for Instagram and Facebook verification, too.

The best Samsung TVs of 2023: Top models compared

New TV, new you -- that's the phrase, right? My pick of the best Samsung TVs all offer awesome sound, excellent picture clarity, and top refresh rates.

The best alarm clocks of 2023: Smart clock edition

Ditch your smartphone for these best alarm clocks. They've got sunrise wake-ups, guided meditations, Bluetooth connectivity, and more.

Zoom's new AI tools will soon summarize your meetings for you

Zoom is collaborating with OpenAI to outsource your meeting tasks to AI. Here's what you can expect.

The best car gadgets of 2023: Expert-picked car tech

Want to give your vehicle a tech facelift, or looking for an innovative car accessory to help you in emergency situations? The best car gadgets can make the perfect passenger.

The best security cameras of 2023: Protect your home

The best home security cameras have motion sensor detection, night vision, two-way audio, and more to secure your home from unwanted guests. Here are my top picks.

Top crypto exchange Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao sued by US regulator

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has accused the company of offering transactions on behalf of US persons in violation of US laws.

How (and why) to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus

OpenAI keeps unveiling new features and rolling them out to its Plus plan subscribers. Here's what you can get with a subscription.

Why every tinkerer needs this digital microscope for repairs

Electronics are getting smaller, but our vision isn't getting any better. This helps even the odds!

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with new premier Li Qiang on trip to reaffirm commitment to China market

Cook’s trip to China, his first since the pandemic began, has been seen as a display of Apple’s commitment to world’s biggest smartphone market amid supply chain shifts.

Shrink wrap tubing 101: Why you should be using this versatile repair material

Whether you're an electrician, engineer, or DIY enthusiast, shrink wrap tubing is a must-have tool in your tech repair toolkit. Here's why.

How to clear your Google search cache on Android (and why you should)

If you're concerned about your privacy, you should regularly clear your Google search cache on Android. Here's how to do this manually and set up auto-delete.

Bodhi Linux can make an old computer feel brand new

If you're looking for a different take on the desktop, Bodhi Linux is an option that will have you enjoying your computer again.

Govee's new smart lights use AI to match your monitor's colors in real time

The company also announced a new, soon-to-be Matter-compatible Neon Rope Light for desks to perfectly reinvigorate any gaming setup.

This 6-in-1 USB-C hub exposes your worst cables from the best ones

The Dockcase Pro offers 6-in-1 USB-C support along with an LCD display that gives you all the insight you need into the peripherals you use.

ChatGPT has sparked a new round of soul-searching among China’s tech heavyweights over how far the country lags in AI

The capabilities of Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT AI bot and the updated GPT4 have shocked China’s tech professionals into action.

Bard vs. ChatGPT: Can Bard help you code?

We begin our series testing Google Bard's answers against ChatGPT's answers. First, we look at whether Bard can help you code. The answer may surprise you.

Silicon Valley Bank: Collapsed US lender bought by rival

The collapsed lender was seized by US regulators after a run on the bank.

Why fun apps are banned on French officials' phones

France is removing not only TikTok but all "recreational" applications from government devices.

Baidu cancels launch event for cloud services integrated with Ernie Bot

The Beijing-based internet search giant called off the press event at the last minute, turning it into a closed-door meeting for corporate clients.

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou.

Alibaba founder Jack Ma returns to China to discuss impact of artificial intelligence on education

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China after nearly a year of overseas travel, and visited a school he founded in the city of Hangzhou to discuss AI.

Elon Musk: Twitter says parts of source code leaked online

Elon Musk has also reportedly indicated Twitter is now worth less than half the amount he paid for it.

How NFTs can protect creators and fortify their legal rights

As emerging technologies like blockchain-based NFTs expand into the digital asset space, artists need to understand when and how to use these tools to protect and boost their works.

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Sunday said lawmakers will move forward with legislation to address national security worries about Chinese-owned short video app TikTok.

How to make a quick flowchart with Apple Freeform

Need to visualize a process? Here's how to do it in less than ten minutes using Apple Freeform.

Microsoft accidentally revealed why people don't trust tech companies

This really was an excellent way to put it.

Shenzhen lays out plans to become a global live-streaming e-commerce hub by 2025

Authorities are counting on e-commerce to stimulate flagging retail sales, ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic and an economic slowdown.

ChatGPT vs Ernie Bot: Baidu’s AI product has an issue with politics but is adept at grabbing up-to-date information

In the battle of the AI bots, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is better on Chinese politics but Baidu’s Ernie Bot is better on current events.

TikTok is targeted in the US for being Chinese, not for what it has or has not done

TikTok was never going to be treated equally to American platforms. The US propensity to regard anything China-related with suspicion will make life much harder for Chinese living in the US.

China to introduce early 6G mobile applications by 2025, putting the country on track to rolling out commercial services by 2030

China Unicom, the country’s third-largest wireless network operator, expects to complete technical research and launch early ‘application scenarios’ for 6G mobile technology by 2025.

Gordon Moore, Intel co-founder and creator of Moore's Law, dies aged 94

Mr Moore famously predicted that computer processing power would double every two years.

Microsoft threatens to restrict access to Bing’s internet-search data to rival companies providing AI-powered online search tools

Microsoft has told at least two licensee firms that using its Bing search index to feed their artificial intelligence chat tools violates the terms of their contract, according to people familiar with the dispute.

Tech war: US-blacklisted YMTC, China’s top memory chip maker, sees improved global market demand in 2023 as push for innovation continues

Yangtze Memory Technologies Co expects a boost in global demand for NAND Flash memory products primarily from makers of smartphones, servers and personal computers.

Apple CEO Tim Cook to meet top China officials amid growing risks of supply chain decoupling with the US

US companies like Apple are facing the challenge of showing their commitment to the world’s second-largest economy while placating politicians at home.

Tech war: proposed US ‘guardrails’ on new chip investment in China to block TSMC, Samsung expansion plans on mainland

The new rules bar chip makers that receive US subsidies for semiconductor production from using the funds for projects in China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

China updates online advertising rules to tame algorithms that have been a powerful force behind success of apps like TikTok

Algorithms are the secret sauce that drive the popularity of apps such as TikTok, connecting advertisers to target consumers more precisely.

TikTok US hearing: Chinese media, netizens slam ‘paranoid’ lawmakers as ByteDance fights app ban

Chinese netizens have rushed to denounce US lawmakers, who pressed TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi over the app’s Chinese ties in a lengthy testimony on Thursday.

Tencent, NetEase win new Chinese video game licences in March, as Beijing grants 86 approvals

China’s two largest video gaming companies, along with dozens other smaller studios, received approvals for 86 new domestic titles in March.

Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

Do Kwon: Fugitive 'cryptocrash' boss arrested in Montenegro

Terraform Labs' Do Kwon has also been charged with fraud by US prosecutors.

Hong Kong entering a ‘golden era’ of I&T, with major career opportunities for talent from around the world

The Hong Kong I&T Career Expo, hosted by HKSTP, will highlight more than 2,700 job openings, and connect talents from across the globe as the city plans to have 100,000 I&T workers by 2030.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's Congress showdown: Five takeaways

Tech executives don't get an easy ride before Congress, but Shou Zi Chew's hearing was exceptionally bruising.

Crewless container ships appear on the horizon

Autonomous container ships are undergoing trials with crewless voyages planned in the next two years.

South Korean cryptocurrency fugitive Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro, charged with fraud in US

An eight-count indictment against the Terraform Labs co-founder was made public in a Manhattan court, hours after news of his arrest in Montenegro earlier on Thursday.

'Psychological warfare': US politicians grill TikTok boss

The TikTok CEO faced US lawmakers during a Congressional hearing on the app's practices.

TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi grilled by US lawmakers over ‘dangerous’ content amid calls for app to be banned

Chew’s assurances about TikTok’s efforts to ensure data privacy and monitor content largely fall on deaf ears amid hostile questioning.

Could the US government actually block people from accessing TikTok altogether?

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work?

China’s top three smartphone makers allow inter-device data transfer in battle against Apple amid sluggish sales

Xiaomi, Vivo and Oppo smartphone users will be able to transfer data between the three companies’ devices without a third-party app under a new alliance.

Tencent eyes its own ChatGPT-style service for super app WeChat as Chinese tech companies heat up the global AI arms race

Internet giant Tencent expects generative artificial intelligence technology to be a ‘growth multiplier’ that enhances its core video gaming and social media operations.

TVB gets a 49 per cent stock boost as Hong Kong broadcaster signs deal with Alibaba’s Youku platform

TVB is enjoying a bump like no other in Hong Kong’s stock market this year, following its foray into the live-streaming business. A deal with Alibaba’s Youku platform is aiding the rally.

Chinese search giant Baidu defends AI research capabilities after its ChatGPT-like Ernie Bot draws a turkey for Turkey

Baidu, which last week launched Ernie Bot, said the product was ‘totally self-developed’ after some users expressed concerns that it may have copied its text-to-image capability.

TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he cannot win

TikTok chief executive Chew Shou Zi is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental health, from a House committee on Thursday.

ChatGPT bug leaked users' conversation histories

Social media users had shared images of chat histories with AI conversations they said were not theirs.

Microsoft’s GitHub to add OpenAI chat functions to coding tool

Microsoft’s GitHub unit is adding a chat and voice feature that will let programmers ask how to accomplish certain coding tasks.

Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?

The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app.

SEC sues Tron founder Justin Sun, Lindsay Lohan, other celebrities over crypto sales

The charges come as part of a case targeting Chinese cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun for marketing Tronix and BitTorrent assets without registering with the relevant authorities.

TikTok chief to tell US Congress the app has never shared data with Beijing

Testifying before a House committee on Thursday, TikTok chief executive Chew Shou Zi will oppose calls to ban the app in the US if it remains a Chinese company.

TikTok CEO appeals to app’s 150 million US users for support ahead of key Congressional scrutiny

As the Biden administration weighs banning TikTok in the US, its CEO is expected to tell lawmakers that it prioritises user safety and that surveillance allegations are inaccurate.

US bid to ban TikTok hinges on Biden administration enacting a new law that bolsters government’s authority to regulate speech

The RESTRICT Act, a recently introduced bipartisan bill, grants the US Commerce Department new power to ban foreign technology that would circumvent free speech protections embedded in existing law.

Tencent beats fourth-quarter profit estimates, as president Martin Lau Chi-ping leaves board

The Hong Kong-listed company’s profit for the three months to end-December was up 12 per cent from the same period the previous year

US semiconductor firm Marvell lays off entire China research and development team in latest round of job cuts amid industry slowdown

US semiconductor company Marvell Technology said it is cutting about 320 jobs, or 4 per cent of its global workforce, in response to an industry slowdown.

How academia can embrace ChatGPT and reignite a love for learning

If teachers can reassess their roles and how they teach and grade work, ChatGPT and AI in general can help shift education from rote learning towards discovery in learning.

Nvidia tweaks flagship H100 chip for export to China as H800

Nvidia Corp, the US semiconductor designer that dominates the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips, said it has modified its flagship product into a version that is legal to export to China.

Sidemen manager: 'I cut out alcohol to succeed'

Jordan Schwarzenberger talks about his attitude to alcohol in the workplace for our CEO Secrets series.

Alibaba’s AI expert and cloud computing head Jia Yangqing quits for new start-up amid ChatGPT frenzy

Jia Yangqing, a well-known AI researcher who previously worked for Facebook and Google, is said to be joining a new venture amid the growing frenzy around ChatGPT.

Digital currencies have important role in future financial system, central bank chiefs say

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can serve as alternative to cash, help speed cross-border payments in future, according to panellists at Bank of International Settlements summit.

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime.

Biden administration moves to stop China and Russia from using US chips funding

The Commerce Department’s proposed guidelines say firms can’t use the funds for projects outside the US or to build semiconductor manufacturing facilities in ‘foreign entities of concern’.

Beijing envoy warns Dutch of retaliation for chip curbs: ‘China won’t just swallow this’

Tan Jian, Chinese ambassador to the Netherlands, says export restrictions on chip technology ‘will not be without consequences’.

Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

TikTok CEO expected to focus on technical data security points in US Congressional testimony as ByteDance keeps head down

Internal comments by Chew Shou Zi indicate he will focus on data security measures in his testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first.

Google Play suspends Chinese shopping app Pinduoduo over suspected malware

Pinduoduo is no longer found in Google’s Android app store as of Tuesday, while sibling app Temu remains available.

China approves 27 overseas video games, from Merge Mansion to Audition: Everybody Party, in a sign of regulatory leniency

China’s video game authority has approved licences for the domestic release of 27 foreign titles, in a positive sign for the industry which has faced strict regulatory oversight in recent years.

Zhao Weiguo: Chinese regulator accuses chip tycoon of corruption

Zhao Weiguo formerly headed Tsinghua Unigroup, which was one of China's leading chipmakers.

Amazon deepens tech-sector gloom with another 9,000 lay-offs

US e-commerce giant Amazon said it will cut another 9,000 jobs, adding to the ongoing lay-offs that have swept the technology sector as an uncertain economy forces companies to get leaner.

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers.

The revolution underway in India's diamond industry

India's long history with diamonds enters a new chapter as lab-grown versions of the gem take off.

Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?

A process that turns waste plastic and CO2 into fuel has been developed at Cambridge University.

Is there a better way to insulate our draughty homes?

Aerogel is described as the most effective insulating material known to science, so why isn't it used more?

How slimmed-down websites can cut their carbon emissions

Businesses are discovering tweaks that can dramatically reduce the environmental impact of their websites.

Ros Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app is banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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