"Science and Technology Weekly", IT Home reviews the major and important events in the technology industry in the past week (December 18-24), and the following starts the broadcast:
On December 18, Huawei's device cloud service announced the launch of HarmonyOS native app development, which will bring more possibilities for cross-platform gameplay and player experience when miHoYo Genshin Impact meets HarmonyOS Next. > see details.
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's anti-fraud special class "** announced in a tweet on December 18 that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology "one certificate through the investigation 20" recently brought some functional upgrades, supported more Internet account queries, and provided one-click jump handling services for Internet account unbinding complaints.
According to reports, "one certificate through the check 2Users of 0" can now check the registration status of 5 new Internet application accounts in Xiaomi**, Weibo, Bilibili, Didi, and 58.com, and the number of applications that can be checked has come to 16. > see details.
NIO announced on December 18 that the company has entered into a partnership with CYVN Holdings Ll.C ("CYVN Holdings") entered into a Share Subscription Agreement through its affiliate, CYVN Investments RSC Ltd (the "Investor" or "CYVN"). CYVN is an investor headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. > see details.
According to the Financial Associated Press, at the 2023 Open Source Industry Ecology Conference, Gong Ti, President of Huawei's Device BG Software Department, said that there are currently more than 6,200 co-builders of the open source HarmonyOS community, 51 co-construction units, and 43 distributions have passed the compatibility evaluation, covering finance, education, transportation, government affairs, ultra-high-definition and other fields. At present, the HarmonyOS Next system is ready to go, and more than 400 partners have fully launched the development of HarmonyOS native applications. > see details.
The Nubia Z60 Ultra flagship phone was officially released at a press conference held at 14 o'clock on December 19, still focusing on flagship performance and under-display front camera, with a price starting at 4299 yuan, and JD.com's first launch starting at 3999 yuan. ** Below:
The initial price of 12GB + 256GB is 3999 yuan.
The initial price of 16GB + 512GB is 4699 yuan.
16GB + 512GB Starry Sky Collector's Edition 4999 yuan.
The initial price of 16GB + 1TB is 5299 yuan.
The initial price of 24GB + 1TB is 5999 yuan.
The Nubia Z60 Ultra is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 24GB of RAM and UFS40 plus LPDDR5X combo with the Lingxi Performance Engine;Equipped with a large 6000mAh battery (5000mAh in the previous generation), it supports 80W wired fast charging, provides IP68 dust and water resistance, USB 31. Infrared remote control and other functions. > see details.
According to Sina Technology, it has been rumored recently that Douyin is currently talking to Ali about acquiring Ele.me. Ele.me has no comment.
According to 36Kr, Ele.me insiders responded: The cooperation between the two sides has been steadily advancing, but the so-called "acquisition" is completely nonsense. Douyin insiders replied: Bloomberg does not have this report, and Douyin does not have this plan. > see details.
According to the latest report released by market research firm Counterpoint Research, global passenger electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased by 29% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2023. Tesla, BYD Auto, and Volkswagen are the best-selling BEV groups. BYD Auto (excluding Denza) has caught up with Tesla, up 68% year-over-year, and both now have a market share of 17%, with BYD up 4 percentage points from the same period last year and is expected to overtake Tesla as the global leader in the fourth quarter. > see details.
Kingsoft Office announced that from December 20, 2023, WPS Office will officially close third-party commercial advertisements for the domestic personal version. "In recent years, we have been reducing advertising, and last year we made up our minds to set a big flag - to officially close third-party commercial advertising by the end of 2023," Kingsoft Office said. We are well aware that every achievement made today is inseparable from everyone's support and companionship. We will uphold the company mission of "simple creation, easy expression, and value connection", and provide users with high-quality product and service experience. > see details.
According to CCTV News, recently, Beijing, Tianjin Consumers Association, and Hebei Provincial Consumer Protection Committee jointly interviewed iQiyi, Jingdong and Qingdao Dream Bloom Technology*** reported that last year, the relevant parties of "iQiyi Qiyu VR Glasses" organized ** activities on Jingdong, Tmall and other platforms, claiming to return the gold card after continuous check-in, but some consumers reported that the gold card of the offspring after the successful check-in was delayed. > see details.
According to the CCTV news client, the top ten global engineering achievements in 2023 released this time include: ChatGPT, China Space Station, exascale supercomputer, Baihetan Hydropower Station, double asteroid redirection test, RTS, S AS01 malaria vaccine, HarmonyOS operating system, Spot & Atlas robot, lithium-ion power battery, and unmanned aerial vehicles. > see details.
Japanese tech giant Toshiba, which has been listed for 74 years, was delisted from the Tokyo ** Stock Exchange on December 20 local time. As one of Japan's largest brands, Toshiba has faced turmoil and various scandals for more than a decade. At present, it is still debatable where the company can go in the future. > see details.
According to market news obtained by Sina Finance, ByteDance's sales in 2023 are expected to increase by 30% to US$110 billion (about 784.3 billion yuan), surpassing Tencent. According to the **Times E company on December 6, an unnamed source said that ByteDance will repurchase $5 billion worth of options from investors, and its IPO plan is still not determined. > see details.
@酷态科 Eric Cuktech, head of market design at Cuktech, posted on Weibo on the evening of December 20 that a certain entity (zime) in Shenzhen filed a lawsuit against Jiangsu Zimi Electronics (ZMI), which is already a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xiaomi, and claimed a huge amount. > see details.
According to the "Fuyang Release"** news, on December 20, at the 2023 China Automobile Charging and Swapping Ecological Conference, China's first luxury car brand charging service work platform organization - China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance Flash Charging Committee was officially established. Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo Cars, Polestar Technology, Lotus Technology and Lightning Technology are founding members of the Flash Charging Committee. > see details.
According to Tencent News' "Frontline", Meizu Group is actively preparing to go public in Hong Kong. The company has been in contact with a number of investment banks and law firm teams, and plans to submit its listing in Hong Kong as soon as the second quarter of 2024. > see details.
On December 21, the National Conference on Industry and Information Technology was held in Beijing. The meeting emphasized that in 2024, it is necessary to consolidate and enhance the leading position of advantageous industries. Accelerate the strengthening of the chain and the extension of the chain, and enhance the competitiveness of the whole industry. Support the development of the battery swap mode of new energy vehicles, and do a good job in the pilot area of comprehensive electrification of vehicles in the public sector. Strengthen the standardization and guidance and quality supervision of the photovoltaic industry. Promote the high-end application of rare earths in aerospace, electronic information, new energy and other fields. > see details.
According to 36Kr Poweron, Huawei is building independent HarmonyOS stores for smart cars, and it is expected that in 2024, the number of Huawei's new HarmonyOS stores will reach about 800, and 1,000 in 2025. > see details.
On December 22, the National Press and Publication Administration released the "Measures for the Administration of Online Games (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)", which is now open to the public for comments. It is mentioned in the document that online games are not allowed to set up inducing rewards such as daily login, first recharge, and continuous recharge. Online game publishing business units must not provide or condone the trading of virtual props in the form of speculation, auctions, or so forth. > see details.
Musk's Hyperloop dream shattered, Hyperloop One (formerly Virgin Hyperloop) is ** its assets, laying off remaining employees, and preparing to shut down by the end of 2023. > see details.
Earlier on December 22, the National Press and Publication Administration issued the Measures for the Administration of Online Games (Draft for Solicitation of Comments), which mentioned that online games must not set inducing rewards such as daily login, first recharge, and continuous recharge, and all online games must set user recharge limits.
As soon as the above news was released, it caused a "huge shock" in the game industry on the afternoon of December 2: Hong Kong game stocks fell further in the afternoon, with Tencent falling by more than 15% and NetEase falling by nearly 30%, setting a record for the largest decline. > see details.
According to Yicai, JD Logistics carried out a round of small-scale layoffs at the end of November. The laid-off employees were dissatisfied with the company's compensation plan, and some chose arbitration, while the company did not give a clear reason and standard for the layoffs. > see details.
According to the China Telecom app, it is currently possible to handle eSIM watch business. China Telecom** customer service said that the eSIM No. 1 dual-terminal service has been resumed. > see details.
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) recently launched another "anti-money laundering investigation" into Vivo India and arrested a number of executives, including the interim CEO and CFO. A Vivo spokesperson said it was "deeply alarmed", saying that the Indian authorities' "recent arrests show that harassment continues, creating uncertainty for the industry as a whole" and that the company will resolutely use all legal means to address and challenge the allegations. > see details.
Xiaomi Group officially issued an article on December 24 in response to the "Zunpai Company's Plagiarism and Theft of Huawei Chip Confidential Case" circulating on the Internet. Xiaomi also announced that it has completed the collection of evidence for this irresponsible and completely untrue information and reported it to the relevant authorities.
Xiaomi officially stated that it was neither the earliest investor nor the largest investor in Zunpai, nor did it occupy a dominant position in several rounds of investment, and at the same time did not participate in the management and operation of the company, nor did it have any intellectual property rights or technical cooperation. > see details.
On the evening of December 23, NIO Day, NIO's new "executive flagship" and "technology flagship" ET9 car was officially released: pre-orders will be accepted from now on, with a pre-sale price of 800,000 yuan, and deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2025. > see details.
Alibaba announced its interim report for fiscal year 2024 (six months ended September 30, 2023), achieving revenue of 4,5894.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11%;Operating profit 7607.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 52%;Net profit attributable to the parent company was 6203.8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2748%;Diluted earnings per share of 301 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2849%. > see details.
According to CCTV News, the first domestically produced large-scale cruise ship "Aida Modu" began its first trial operation voyage on December 23, and the whole ship will simulate the real operation status and conduct all-round tests in maritime management and product services to test the operation capacity of the cruise ship. > see details.
The results of China's first official "Large Model Standard Compliance Evaluation" were announced, and Tencent Hybrid Yuan Large Model, Ali Tongyi Qianwen and other large models became two of the first four domestic large models to pass the evaluation. > see details.