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CATL Launches Shenxing, Kirin, Xiaoyao, and Sodium Batteries: Pure Electric Range Increased to 600km
On April 22nd, CATL held its Super Technology Day in Beijing yesterday, launching the third-generation Shenxing supercharge battery, the third-generation Kirin battery, the Kirin solid-state battery, the second-generation Xiaoyao super-extended range battery, the sodium battery, and a plan for an integrated supercharge and battery swap network covering all scenarios.
Los Angeles Becomes First Large School District in the U.S. to Require Restrictions on Classroom Screen Time
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board of Education voted on Tuesday to pass a resolution limiting the use of laptops and tablets in classrooms and encouraging teachers to adopt more paper-and-pencil assignments, making it the first large public school district in the U.S. to take mandatory action on this issue.
Windows 11 April Update Adds Secure Boot Certificate Status Display
Microsoft's April 2026 update for Windows 11 allows users to enable or disable SmartAppControl without reinstalling the system and quietly adds an important improvement related to boot security: Windows Security now directly displays the status of the Secure Boot certificate, allowing users to confirm whether their computer has applied the 2023 Secure Boot certificate.
New Material Like Liquid Metal Creates "Staple-Like Particle" System That Can Switch Between Rigidity and Flow
A team of engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a novel material composed of uniquely shaped particles that can freely switch between a "rigid whole" and a "loose fluid." The researchers drew inspiration from a common office stapler – a large collection of staples entangled together resists force when pulled, but quickly loosens and collapses into a pile of separate metal strips when vibrated or shaken in a specific way.
Apple Vision Pro Becomes a Cost-Saving Tool for the Star Wars Crew: Virtual IMAX Theater Reduces Reshoot Costs
The latest Star Wars film incorporated Apple's Vision Pro headset during production, using a custom application to pre-compose and review footage in a virtual IMAX theater, significantly reducing the number of reshoots. Director Jon Favreau views this as a key technology for "cutting unnecessary costs." During an interview at CinemaCon, Favreau stated that watching footage on a regular TV, no matter how large the screen, cannot replicate the feeling of a real IMAX screen, which directly impacts his judgment of framing and final presentation.
Overtaking SK Hynix Dream Shattered: Samsung Rushes into High-End Memory but Stumbles on Basic Yield Rate
Samsung's pursuit in the high-end memory sector has suffered a major setback. Due to the yield rate of key foundational technology D1dDRAM failing to reach internal targets, Samsung has decided to indefinitely postpone the mass production plan for the next-generation HBM5E memory. The problematic D1dDRAM is Samsung's seventh-generation 10nm-class process, originally intended as the core foundation for future HBM solutions, and was planned to be used in the ninth-generation HBM product, HBM5E.
Cao Dewang Strongly Supports His Son Cao Hui: He's Better Than Me, Deeper Research into New Technologies
At the 2025 annual shareholders' meeting of Fuyao Glass, Cao Dewang gave his son Cao Hui a high evaluation, stating he is "better than me." Cao Dewang once described his tenure as chairman as "I'm a chairman who doesn't go to work, just takes a stroll when I'm happy." Now, he frankly states, "Cao Hui is doing a better job as chairman than I did." Cao Dewang believes Cao Hui's research into new technologies and new businesses is more in-depth than his own.
SpaceX Falcon Rocket Completes 600th Recovery, Starlink Satellites Reach 10,279 in Orbit
At 0:03 on April 20th, Falcon 9 rocket B1097.7 successfully launched 25 Starlink satellites into space and completed the recovery of its first-stage booster at sea. This marked SpaceX's 600th rocket recovery, increasing to 601 with the subsequent recovery of the GPSIII8 satellite launch a day later.
Fan Zhendong Shares Photo with Jensen Huang, Exchanges Skills and Gifts Signed Paddle
Recently, Chinese table tennis player Fan Zhendong appeared at a US professional table tennis match as a strategic investor. During the trip, he also visited top global tech companies like NVIDIA and Google.
NETA Automobile Burns Through 18.3 Billion Yuan in Three Years: Founder Now a Debtor, Former Sales Champion Loses 80,000 Yuan Per Vehicle
Once a shining star among new EV manufacturers and sales champion, NETA Automobile is now left in disarray as the market tide recedes. NETA’s journey from market dark horse to facing bankruptcy restructuring reflects the fierce competition in the EV industry.
Cao Dewang Attends Fuyao Shareholders' Meeting: US and Canada Taxes, Whatever. No Profit, No Sale. We'll Just Close the US Factory.
On April 21st, Fuyao Glass held its 2025 annual shareholders' meeting. Notably, Cao Dewang, who announced his resignation as Chairman in October 2025, still attended the meeting. At the meeting, Cao Dewang spoke candidly, not only giving his son and current Chairman Cao Hui a highly positive evaluation of "better than me," but also making a strong statement regarding overseas geopolitical and tariff risks: "How much tax you impose is your business," and "I absolutely won't do it if I don't make a profit."
iPhone Phone Spontaneously Combusts in Pocket Despite Recently Replacing Battery
Guangdong Fire Department today released details of a phone self-combustion incident. On April 18th, Ms. Wu from Shanwei experienced her iPhone suddenly heating up and smoking while in her clothing pocket. She quickly removed it and threw it on the ground, where white smoke billowed. She had been using the phone for three years and had replaced the battery with a genuine certified one just over a month before the incident, but an accident still occurred.
Chinese Exoskeleton Robot Helps Foreign Woman with Disability Stand and Walk Again
At the 139th Canton Fair, a foreign woman with a disability was able to "stand" again with the help of a Chinese exoskeleton robot. Netizens at the scene exclaimed, "This is the power of technology!" This year's Canton Fair has set up a dedicated service robot area for three consecutive sessions, becoming one of the most watched areas of the fair. On the first day of the fair, an Argentine businessman in a wheelchair queued up in front of an exoskeleton robot booth.
Fragmented Short Video Browsing is Harmful to the Brain, Tests Show Significantly Reduced Memory Accuracy
Short videos are changing people's lifestyles and subtly influencing how the brain works. Recently, on CCTV's "Full Explanation of Hard Science Technology" program, reporter Shuai Jun pointed out that a short video has barely begun when it's swiped away, with changing images, sounds, and emotions, the only constant being the upward swiping motion.
International Space Station Astronauts to Upgrade to HP ZBook Fury G9 Laptops
NASA recently announced it is upgrading the computer systems on the International Space Station (ISS), with the Expedition 74 crew gradually replacing their laptops with the next-generation HP ZBook Fury G9 mobile workstations to enhance onboard scientific research and daily operations. The new equipment is provided by HP and is a customized model specifically for the space station.
EU Office Suite Fork Sparks Open Source Licensing Dispute: OnlyOffice Demands Nextcloud Restore Removed Branding
A dispute over open source licensing and trademarks surrounding the European office suite project "Euro-Office" continues to escalate. OnlyOffice is formally invoking the terms of the AGPLv3 license, demanding that Nextcloud restore the OnlyOffice brand and related identifiers previously removed from its Euro-Office fork.
Cook Appears at Apple Employee Meeting, Attempts to Quell Speculation About Stepping Down as CEO
Tim Cook, who will step down as Apple's CEO later this year, told employees on Tuesday that he is "in good health" and plans to serve as executive chairman for the long term. Cook made the remarks at a meeting with all employees. Apple previously announced that the CEO position will be transferred to hardware head John Ternus on September 1st. The two executives held the meeting at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, discussing topics including artificial intelligence, product plans, and design.
OpenAI Releases Next-Generation Text-to-Image Model ChatGPT Images 2.0 with Significantly Improved Text Generation Capabilities
Within just two years, the ability to distinguish between human-created and AI-generated images is rapidly diminishing. Previously
Microsoft Releases Full-Screen Xbox Experience Mode to Windows 11 Test Users
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Preview Build 29570.1000 in the Canary Channel of the Windows Insider Program, featuring the long-awaited "Xbox Full-Screen Experience Mode" for all Windows 11 devices. This mode offers a console-like full-screen interface optimized for gaming, particularly targeting low-spec handheld and portable devices.
Meta Plans to Monitor Employee Mouse and Keyboard Data to Train AI
According to an internal memo obtained by Reuters, social media giant Meta is installing new tracking software on US employee computers to collect data on mouse movements, clicks, and keyboard input to train its artificial intelligence models as part of a broader plan to create AI agents capable of autonomously performing office tasks.
Framework Computer Releases Framework Laptop 13 Pro Modular Laptop
Modular laptop brand Framework Computer officially launched the Framework Laptop 13 Pro at its new hardware launch event. This is a completely redesigned model based on the existing 13-inch model, rebuilt "from scratch."
University of Washington Team Creates VueBuds: Camera Headphones That Describe Everything You See
A team from the University of Washington has developed VueBuds, a new prototype of headphones embedding miniature cameras within true wireless earbuds. Combined with a visual language model (VLM), VueBuds can verbally describe the wearer's field of vision, identify objects, and translate languages, described by researchers as a "mobile, voice-only version of reverse image search."
Tim Cook Says He's in Good Health and Will Remain at Apple as Executive Chairman for the Long Term
According to Bloomberg, former Apple CEO Tim Cook told an all-hands meeting that he plans to "stay at Apple for a long time" after transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman, emphasizing that he is currently in good health and full of energy.
Trump Praises Tim Cook and Warns Companies Seeking Tariff Refunds
U.S. President Trump recently praised outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook in media interviews and on social media, while also issuing a veiled warning to companies considering seeking refunds for illegally imposed tariffs.
Deutsche Telekom Reportedly Considering Full Merger with T-Mobile US
Sources reveal that Deutsche Telekom is considering a full merger with T-Mobile US Inc., which would create a multinational telecommunications group and potentially become one of the largest listed M&A deals in history. Deutsche Telekom currently holds approximately 53% of T-Mobile shares, making it the largest shareholder.
Microsoft Defies Industry Trend, Lowers Xbox Subscription Prices
Microsoft (MSFT) announced on Tuesday that it will lower the prices of two Xbox Game Pass subscription plans, a move that goes against the overall trend in the industry. Microsoft stated that its Game Pass Ultimate (console + PC all-in-one version) subscription fee will be reduced from $29.99 per month to $22.99, and the PC version of Game Pass will be lowered from $16.49 to $13.99. The prices of the standard and premium versions of Game Pass remain unchanged.
Intel Promises Overclocking Support on More Entry-Level Processors in the Future
Intel Vice President and General Manager of Enthusiast Products Robert Hallock recently stated that Intel plans to expand overclocking support to a wider range of processor product lines, no longer limited to the current K and KF series. This move is seen as a significant change in Intel's product strategy, as the company has traditionally offered overclockable unlocked processors for many years, but usually only on high-end SKUs.
YouTube Expands AI Portrait Detection Tool to Entertainment Industry Celebrities
YouTube is extending its newly launched "likeness detection" technology to the entertainment industry to help celebrities and their teams identify and remove AI-generated content and deepfake videos on the platform, as announced on its official website on Tuesday.
Trump Says Anthropic “Looking Good,” Open to Pentagon Deal
U.S. President Trump said on Tuesday that Anthropic is “looking good” in his administration’s eyes, opening the door for the artificial intelligence company to reverse its blacklisting by the Pentagon. Trump directed the government to halt cooperation with Anthropic in February. The Pentagon subsequently announced the company posed supply chain risks, dealing a major blow to the AI lab after a standoff over guidelines for how the military would use its AI tools.
Obstacles Removed for EU's €90 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine, First Tranche Expected by Late May
With the political changes in Hungary removing the final obstacles, the EU is about to formally approve a large-scale €90 billion loan plan to aid Ukraine, with the first funds expected to arrive in late May or early June. European Commissioner for Economy Dombrovskis confirmed on April 21st that Ukraine's funding needs through 2026 have been covered.
