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China Halts Meta's Acquisition of Manus, Demanding Withdrawal of $2 Billion Deal
On April 27th, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) required US tech giant Meta to withdraw its acquisition of Manus, an AI startup originally founded in China but later relocated to Singapore. Meta had announced plans to acquire the company for $2 billion last December.
Simba Threatens Former Executive During Livestream with Wife: "Don't Force Me to Send You to Prison"
Recently, internet celebrity Simba connected with his wife, Chu Ruixue, during a livestream to publicly address Hao Taotao. The livestream footage shows Simba issuing a stern warning, advising him to curb his behavior and stop provoking him, or he will take strong measures, even threatening, "Don't force me to send you to prison."
Yu Hua on Dong Yu Hui's Livestream: Be Appropriately Detached at Work
Recently, writer Yu Hua appeared on the "With Hui" livestream, discussing "From Literature to the Human World" in a roughly 2-hour interview. Livestream data shows that sales of the commemorative edition of "To Live" reached 1 to 2.5 million yuan during the interview. Yu Hua frequently offered witty and humorous advice to young people, stating that it's important to learn to be appropriately "spiritually detached" from work, creating space to pursue personal interests.
Driver Assistance ≠ Self-Driving: A Fatal Accident in Shanghai Caused by a Driver Bending Over to Pick Up a Bottle
Although intelligent driving technology is developing rapidly, it is important to note that all mass-produced technologies currently available are driver assistance systems, not self-driving systems. Recently, the Pudong Procuratorate in Shanghai announced a case: a driver, relying blindly on the driver assistance function while speeding, bent over to pick up a drink bottle and failed to take over the vehicle in time, resulting in a serious traffic accident.
All-New Generation Lexus ES Launched, Starting at 299,900 Yuan
The all-new generation Lexus ES officially launched at the recently opened 2026 Beijing Auto Show, with one model available priced at 299,900 yuan. A pure electric version will be added later, and the old ES200 model will continue to be sold alongside the new Lexus ES, enriching consumer choices.
China Makes Security Review Decision on Foreign Investment Acquisition of Manus Project
According to the National Development and Reform Commission, the Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Work Mechanism (National Development and Reform Commission) has made a decision to prohibit investment in the foreign acquisition of the Manus Project in accordance with law and regulations, requiring the parties involved to withdraw from the acquisition transaction.
Toyota Abandons Extreme Quality Control to Cut Costs, Outgoing President: If We Don't Change, We Won't Survive
The global automotive industry revolution sparked by electric vehicles has pushed Nissan to the brink of bankruptcy and caused Honda's market share to decline. Even Toyota, the world's best-selling automaker for many years, is facing unprecedented survival anxiety. Last month, Sato Koji, who recently stepped down as Toyota's president, delivered a significant speech at the Toyota Supplier Conference. Facing the heads of 484 suppliers, he made a startling statement: "If things don't change, we won't survive."
IMDb's "Heaven-Defying" Discovery: All Movies and TV Shows Can Be Watched for Free
Recently, a "heaven-defying" discovery about the globally renowned film database IMDb has been circulating on social media. According to multiple netizens' tests, by simply adding a few letters to the URL link on IMDb's detail page, users can directly jump to a third-party webpage to watch the full version of the corresponding movie (TV shows are also available) for free.
Chinese Research Team Successfully Clones 10 Yaks in Bulk for the First Time
A press conference announcing the results of "Whole Genome Selection and Somatic Cell Cloning Compound Breeding Technology for Tibetan Yaks" was held in Dangxiong County, Lhasa City. The achievement was jointly released by Zhejiang University, the Plateau Biology Research Institute of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the Animal Epidemic Prevention and Control Center of the Tibet Autonomous Region (Regional Animal Husbandry Station), and the Dangxiong County People's Government.
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology Officially Launches DeepSeek V4 Localization Adaptation Testing
The China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) announced today the official launch of DeepSeek V4 localization adaptation testing, promoting in-depth collaboration between the model and domestic software and hardware, and accelerating industrial implementation. The test is based on the key laboratory of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the AISHPerf benchmark system, covering a full stack of AI software and hardware products including chips, servers, integrated machines, clusters, development toolchains, and intelligent computing platforms, focusing on the inference and fine-tuning processes of the entire DeepSeek V4 series of models.
Microsoft Launches "Windows K2" Overhaul Plan to Restore Windows 11's Reputation
Microsoft is undertaking a long-term internal plan codenamed "Windows K2" to comprehensively address longstanding issues with Windows 11's performance, reliability, and user experience, aiming to regain trust from users and enthusiasts. The company, led by Pavan Davuluri, is committed to resolving significant pain points that arose from prioritizing AI development and introducing controversial changes while neglecting the core system experience.
ChatGPT Helps Amateur Math Enthusiast Solve 60-Year-Old Erdős Discrepancy Problem
According to a report by Scientific American on April 24th, 23-year-old amateur math enthusiast Liam Price, without formal higher-level mathematical training, unexpectedly made progress in solving a problem posed by Erdős that has puzzled mathematicians for about 60 years, with the help of the latest large language model available in ChatGPT Pro. This development has attracted considerable attention from several prominent mathematicians.
Middle East Conflict Impacts Circuit Board Supply Chain: AI Boom Combined with Raw Material Shortages Further Pressures Tech Companies' Costs
Reuters reports that the Middle East conflict is disrupting the supply of key raw materials for the electronics industry and driving up prices for printed circuit boards (PCBs). PCBs are widely used in almost all electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, and AI servers, and this round of price increases further impacts electronic manufacturers already burdened by high storage chip costs.
Australian Research Team Develops “Nano-Spike” Antiviral Coating Enabling “Contact-and-Kill” on High-Touch Surfaces
Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) in Australia have developed a silicon-based surface material with a nano-textured structure. Its surface is covered with ultra-fine nano-pillar spikes invisible to the naked eye, which can physically puncture the viral envelope, significantly weakening the virus's ability to infect. Researchers say the material could be used in the future on surfaces of frequently touched objects such as mobile phone screens, keyboards, and hospital desktops to reduce the risk of disease transmission in shared spaces.
Linux 7.1 First Release Candidate Available: Significant NTFS Performance Boost, End of i486 Processor Support
Linux founder Linus Torvalds recently announced the release of Linux 7.1-rc1. This release marks the official closing of the merge window, with developers submitting a large number of new features, patches, and items for removal before the deadline. These changes will undergo several months of rigorous testing before being publicly released.
European Rivers Cause Salmon to Behave Radically Due to Cocaine Overload: Less Fear of Predators and Faster, Further Swimming
It is no secret that various drugs are present in European rivers at levels exceeding acceptable limits. Many might assume this is due to criminals disposing of drugs while fleeing, but the reality is that these drugs originate from the excretions of drug users.
UK Cybersecurity Agency Shifts to Support Passkeys, NCSC Advises Public to Gradually Say Goodbye to Traditional Passwords
The UK government's cybersecurity technology leadership agency, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) under the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), recently updated its official guidance to formally recommend that consumers prioritize "Passkeys" over traditional passwords as the preferred login method for various digital services. This statement was made public last Thursday, marking a significant shift in the UK government's stance on identity authentication technology.
Only 3 Minutes! Delivery Driver Returned to Find His Electric Bicycle Burned to a Frame
A heartbreaking electric bicycle fire occurred in Putian, Fujian Province. A delivery driver went upstairs to deliver food, and after only three minutes, the electric bicycle parked downstairs suddenly caught fire. By the time he returned, the vehicle was reduced to a metal frame. The incident occurred near the Chengdong Hospital in Xianyou, where the delivery driver parked his electric bicycle and went upstairs to deliver food. Surveillance footage shows smoke rising from the vehicle less than half a minute after he left, quickly followed by flames over a meter high.
Most Vehicles at Beijing Auto Show Use Mechanical Door Handles, Fully Hidden Designs Significantly Reduced
A notable trend at the ongoing 2026 Beijing International Auto Show is the quiet retreat of once-popular fully hidden door handles, with mechanical and semi-hidden designs making a large-scale comeback. Most new models on display are no longer blindly pursuing minimalist hidden effects. This shift is not a coincidental change in aesthetic trends, but stems from the latest national automotive safety standards and mandatory requirements.
New Energy Vehicle Runs Out of Power on Expressway, Driver Attempts to Charge from Roadside Surveillance Camera Power Supply
Sometimes a "bright idea" not only fails to solve the problem but also brings greater trouble. According to a notification from "Hunan Highway Traffic Police," at around 10:00 am on April 17th, a driver named Zou ran out of power on the Xuguang Expressway (northbound) at the 815km mark.
Tourists Unable to Avoid Pesticide Spraying by Drones at Lushan West Sea Scenic Area – Response from the Scenic Area
Recently, the Lushan West Sea Scenic Area in Jiangxi Province received complaints from tourists about drones spraying pesticides at low altitude within the scenic area. Tourists were unable to avoid the spray, and some experienced physical discomfort, attracting widespread attention. On April 25th, tourists encountered low-altitude pesticide spraying by drones without prior warning or evacuation, leaving the crowd fully exposed.
Domestic DDR5 Sees First Major Price Drop: 34% Decrease Still Five Times More Expensive Than Before
Domestic 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM laptop-specific memory has experienced its first significant price drop this year. According to digital blogger Gu Cheng Hardware, Lenovo's 16GB DDR5-5600 laptop memory has been reduced from 1759 yuan to 1159 yuan, a single drop of 600 yuan, an overall price reduction of 34%, and a new price low for the year.
New iPhones May Fail to Turn On After Battery Depletion, Affecting Multiple Models
Users are reporting a bug in several new iPhone models where the device fails to turn on after the battery is completely drained. Affected models include the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air. Users report that when the phone shuts down due to a zero percent battery, connecting it to a USB-C wired charger results in a black screen, no low battery indicator, and the device remains unresponsive.
PS6 Chip Has Been Taped Out, Boasting 3 Black Technologies of PSSR, Explosive Ray Tracing Performance
As 2026 progresses, rumors about Sony's next-generation flagship console, the PlayStation 6, are becoming increasingly clear. According to TCMF2 and multiple reports, the first core chip (APU) of the PS6 completed initial tape-out in January 2026. Following Sony's usual hardware development pattern, it typically takes about two years of optimization and mass production from the initial test chip tape-out to the final retail product launch.
Tailscale Free Version No Longer Limits Device Numbers, User Limit Increased from 3 to 6
The popular virtual networking software Tailscale has recently adjusted its free benefits. Previously, the free version was limited to 3 users and 100 devices. After the adjustment, the free version now supports 6 users with no device limit, meaning users can add a large number of devices to their private network.
New Xbox CEO Admits Insufficient Presence on PC
Under the new leadership of Asha Sharma, the Xbox team has received new guidance for future development. The CEO detailed issues regarding exclusive strategies, potential acquisitions, and pricing in an internal message titled "We Are Xbox." In the same message, she also admitted that Microsoft's position in the PC gaming industry has not yet reached the desired level.
Retired "CS" Player Auctions Legendary Skin, Donating All Proceeds to Polish Children's Cancer Foundation
Retired "Counter-Strike" legend "pashaBiceps" recently auctioned off his most emotionally valuable in-game skin – a Karambit Fade (Gradient) – for approximately 76,500 Polish Zloty (approximately 144,317.25 RMB), and donated all proceeds unconditionally to a Polish children's cancer charity.
Hacker Group Announces Successful Cracking of All D-Encrypted Games
Recently, the hacker group DenuvOwO announced that they have released cracking patches based on virtual machine managers, successfully breaching the last four Denuvo-protected games. These four games are Madden NFL 24, Madden NFL 25, EA SPORTS FC 24, and EA SPORTS FC 25, all of which now have corresponding virtual machine cracking patches.
Is This Also Material Reuse? Props from Other Series Allegedly Used in the "Elden Ring" Movie
Stills from the "Elden Ring" live-action movie have widely circulated online, and fans have begun to act like microscopes, analyzing every detail. Their discoveries seem to involve not only plot hints but also an interesting production secret: some props... are actually borrowed from other projects.
Bloomberg Reporter Blacklisted by Rockstar After Leaking GTA 6 Trailer Release Time
Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier has been blacklisted by Rockstar Games after he leaked the release time of the first GTA 6 trailer a day early in November 2023. A Rockstar lead character artist stated they "don't want him poking around our company and projects" in response to a tweet from @GTAVI_Countdown.
