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Yu Hao Posts Three Weibo Messages Directly Addressing Xiaohongshu CEO: The Prevalence of "momo" Encourages Evil Deeds
On April 29th, Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Dreame Technology, posted three consecutive Weibo messages directly addressing the CEO of Xiaohongshu. Regarding the phenomenon of many "momo" accounts on Xiaohongshu, Yu Hao questioned, "Who are the 'momo'? Why are there so many of them? 'momo' publishes false and inaccurate information, causing negative impact to us. Who should I seek for resolution? You or the 'momo'?"
EU AI Regulation Negotiations Stall, Further Discussions Scheduled for Next Month
On April 29th, local time in Brussels, EU member states and the European Parliament failed to reach an agreement on a package of “weakened” artificial intelligence rules after 12 hours of marathon negotiations, postponing discussions until next month. The proposed revisions center around the AI Act, which officially came into effect in August 2024, with key provisions originally planned for phased implementation starting this year.
Fedora Linux 44 Officially Released, Introducing GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6
The Fedora project has officially released Fedora Linux 44, arriving on schedule as previously announced. This includes Fedora Linux 44 Workstation with the GNOME desktop environment and Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop 44 with the KDE Plasma desktop, both bringing significant updates to user-visible features and underlying technologies.
Denuvo Responds to DRM Virtual Machine Monitor Crack: Developing Updated Secure Version
Recently, a method to bypass DRM protection systems like Denuvo using a virtual machine monitor has emerged, providing game crackers with a new breakthrough. This bypass technology is so effective that renowned game repackager FitGirl declared "all single-player and non-VR Denuvo games have now been cracked or bypassed."
Anthropic Launches "Claude for Creative Work" to Embed AI in Professional Creative Tool Ecosystem
Anthropic recently announced a new package, "Claude for Creative Work," aiming to extend its AI model from general conversational assistance to professional creative work scenarios. The company emphasizes that Claude is not intended to replace human creativity, but rather to act as a "collaborative partner" to accelerate ideation, expand capabilities, and reduce creators' time spent on repetitive tasks.
Additional 4GB of Video Memory Increases Price by 72%: Framework Laptop 16 Adds 12GB Discrete Graphics Module
NVIDIA officially launched the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 12GB GDDR7 version today, and Framework has also released an RTX 5070 12GB discrete graphics upgrade module for its 16-inch modular laptop. The module only increases the video memory from 8GB to 12GB, but the price has jumped from $699 (approximately 4796 yuan) to $1199 (approximately 8226 yuan), a 72% increase.
Woman Mysteriously Becomes a Boss – Became the Legal Representative of Five Companies Without Contributing a Penny
Recently, the Administrative Approval Bureau of Wuhou District, Chengdu City, announced that it has formed an investigation team with the Public Security Bureau and Market Supervision Administration to investigate the case of Ms. Yang from Baoji, Shaanxi, being fraudulently registered as the legal representative of five companies without her knowledge, and will handle the matter according to law and regulations based on the investigation results.
First Global Sperm Race Competition to be Held, with a $100,000 Prize
This is a competition between men, not measured by size, but by vitality and speed. Recently, an American company announced a special competition: in May, next month, the 2026 Global Inaugural Sperm Race Competition will be held in Los Angeles, USA. 128 "sperm athletes" will represent different countries, competing on a microscopic track. The first to reach the finish line wins, and the sperm's owner receives a $100,000 prize.
U.S. Commerce Department Orders Halt to Supplies to China's Second-Largest Chipmaker, HuaHong Semiconductor
According to Reuters Finance Early Report, the U.S. Commerce Department has recently tightened chip controls on China. The department sent letters to several U.S. chip equipment companies last week, requiring them to suspend the supply of equipment and related materials to two factories of HuaHong Semiconductor, China's second-largest chip manufacturer. This is the latest move by the U.S. to curb the development of China's advanced chip industry.
First Phase of Asia's Longest Circular Subway Line to Open Soon, Total Length 59.9 Kilometers
The first phase of Asia's longest circular subway line – Wuhan Metro Line 12 – is about to open. Recently, three distinctive stations on the line – Gongzheng Road Station, Wuchang East Plaza Station, and National Expo Center South Station – were officially unveiled. Line 12 is a key component of the "ring + radial" framework of Wuhan's rail transit network, with a total length of 59.9 kilometers. The first phase starts at Gangdu Garden Station in Qingshan District, passes through Wuchang District, and ends at Mo Shui Hu Park Station in Hanyang District, with a total length of approximately 35.32 kilometers, all underground, and a total of 23 stations.
Cai Kangyong Presses Luo Yonghao, the Latter Sighs and Breaks Down; Cai Kangyong: "I'm Actually Very Interested in You"
Recently, a highlight reel from the interview program "Luo Yonghao's Crossroads" featuring a conversation between Luo Yonghao and Cai Kangyong was released, sparking public attention with their in-depth and heartfelt dialogue. In the clip, Cai Kangyong abandons his gentle style and repeatedly poses sharp, probing questions to Luo Yonghao.
Wild Boars in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan Found with Elevated Levels of Radioactive Cesium, Originating from the 2011 Fukushima Nuclear Accident
The Chinese Consulate-General in Niigata, citing a report from the Fukushima Minpo on April 28th, reports that three wild boars caught in Nihonmatsu City and Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, have been found to contain levels of radioactive cesium exceeding the standard. The radioactive cesium content in all three wild boars exceeded the Japanese food standard limit of 100Bq/kg, but the specific values have not been released.
The Last Dance: Resigning and Rushing for Visas in Today’s World
In today’s turbulent times, being laid off from a job no longer solely evokes tears and self-doubt, but has evolved into a biological instinct to quickly apply for a visa. Securing a visa has become a crucial step for Chinese workers before leaving their jobs, driven by concerns about income interruption, social security status, and the increasingly difficult job market. This article explores the rise of VFS Global, a visa application outsourcing company, and the frustrations surrounding its services, highlighting a broader trend of seeking mobility and security in an uncertain world.
626.01 Meters: China's Bridge Officially Certified as the World's Highest by Guinness World Records
On April 28th, after repeated measurements and verification, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the "highest bridge." At the certification ceremony, Guinness World Records official adjudicator Luo Qiong announced on-site: "The final confirmed height of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is 626.01 meters, exceeding the previous world record of 565.4 meters, challenge successful!"
New York Test Flights of Electric Air Taxis: 10 Minutes from Kennedy Airport to Manhattan
US electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company Joby Aviation recently launched a series of real-world flight tests in New York City. Its electric air taxi model conducted its first regular route test flights in one of the most complex urban airspaces in the US, marking a key step towards commercial operation.
Tim Cook Attends White House Welcome Ceremony, Witnesses Charles III's First Visit to the US
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently appeared in Washington, visiting the White House and meeting with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick while US President Donald Trump welcomed British King Charles III, attracting attention. This is Charles III and Queen Camilla's first state visit to the US since their accession, and a grand welcome ceremony was held at the White House, including a public welcome, greetings from the crowd, a welcoming speech by Trump, a speech to the US Congress, and a state banquet.
Google Expands AI Access to the Pentagon, Filling Anthropic's Void
After Anthropic refused the U.S. Department of Defense’s request for authorization for sensitive uses, Google has signed a new agreement with the Pentagon to open access to its AI tools on its classified network, allowing almost all "legitimate uses." Multiple media outlets report that this arrangement means the Department of Defense can more widely deploy Google's AI in classified environments for scenarios such as intelligence analysis and decision support.
German Aerospace Center's Morphing Wing Completes First Flight, Validating Adaptive Flight Capabilities for Drones
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has successfully flown a prototype aircraft with morphing wings, a technology designed to mimic the adaptive flight capabilities of birds and fish. This innovation aims to improve aircraft efficiency, maneuverability, and stability by allowing the wings to continuously change shape during flight, offering advantages over traditional rigid wing designs with separate control surfaces.
Anthropic's Claude Now Integrates with Photoshop, Blender, and Ableton
US AI company Anthropic announced that its large model assistant Claude now has direct access to Adobe Creative Cloud applications like Photoshop and Premiere, as well as mainstream creative software such as Affinity, Blender, Ableton, and Autodesk, through a new set of "connectors." This move follows the launch of Claude Design earlier this month and continues the company's strategy of penetrating the creative industry, aiming to make it more convenient for creative professionals to utilize Claude within their familiar software environments.
Mother Forces Son to Destroy PS5 After He Abuses Cat
A recent video shared by blogger @LASHYBILLS on social media has sparked discussion. The video shows a mother forcing her son to destroy his beloved PS5 console as punishment for abusing a cat. The tense video has drawn attention from the gaming community and triggered a debate about "violent education."
WeChat Moments Quietly Updated, Did You Notice?
On April 28th, the topic "Tencent Customer Service Responds to Changes in Moments Layout" soared to second place on Weibo's hot search list. Many netizens posted that they noticed a significant change in the page layout of WeChat Moments compared to before. Netizens who noticed the change said they were using WeChat version iOS8.0.71.
OpenAI Calls Wall Street Journal Report Sensationalist, Says All Businesses are “Firing on All Cylinders”
OpenAI refuted doubts about its sales growth prospects on Tuesday, stating that its consumer and enterprise businesses are “firing on all cylinders” despite reports that the company failed to meet internal goals. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday evening that OpenAI has missed several targets as competitors catch up. OpenAI called the report “typical sensationalism.”
Prediction Market Platform Polymarket Seeks to Open to U.S. Users
Sources reveal that Polymarket is taking steps to bring its main trading platform back to the U.S., potentially boosting a rapidly growing industry by giving American users access. Polymarket has technically prohibited U.S. users from trading on its international platform since a regulatory clash in 2022, while its U.S.-based alternative platform has yet to fully launch.
Google Translate Launches Spoken Language Correction Feature, First Available in the US and India
Google recently added a new AI-powered spoken language practice feature to its translation service, helping users correct pronunciation and improve their speaking skills when learning a foreign language. This tool, called "Pronunciation Practice," analyzes user speech and provides real-time improvement suggestions, allowing learners to practice specifically within the app before engaging in real conversations.
FCC Preparing to Review Disney's Television License
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is beginning to review Disney's broadcasting license, a move that could put pressure on the ABC parent company following a dispute between the White House and late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said last month the agency could expedite reviews of licenses held by broadcasters as he steps up investigations into news media companies while facing pressure from Trump.
Tech Media: There Are No Good Guys in This Showdown Between Musk and Altman
Alex Heath, founder of TheVerge’s “Sources” podcast, stated bluntly on a live program of a well-known financial media outlet on Tuesday that the Musk v. Altman case, currently in court at the Oakland Federal Court, “has no sympathetic characters.”
12GB VRAM RTX 5070 Laptop GPU Officially Released
NVIDIA has officially released the new RTX 5070 laptop GPU with 12GB of VRAM, filling the performance gap between the existing RTX 5070 and RTX 5070Ti. Surprisingly, NVIDIA announced this new GPU SKU within a GeForce Game Ready driver update, rather than through a separate launch event.
Apple Vision Pro First Used in Cataract Surgery, Pioneered by New York Ophthalmologist
A New York ophthalmologist has made a new record in medical applications, becoming the first surgeon globally to use the Apple Vision Pro spatial computing headset during cataract surgery. This also provides another symbolic case for the landing of Apple's high-priced headset in professional and enterprise-level scenarios.
Australia Plans Digital Tax on Google, Meta, and TikTok to Force Payment to News Organizations
The Australian government recently unveiled a draft legislation proposing a "News Bargaining Incentive" mechanism, requiring large tech platforms like Google, Meta, and TikTok to either reach paid agreements with news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on their Australian revenue. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that these large digital platforms "cannot avoid their obligations in the national news media bargaining framework."
UAE Announces Withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+
The UAE announced its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ on Tuesday, dealing a heavy blow to the oil export organization and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia. Currently, the Iran war has triggered a historic energy shock and disrupted the global economy.
