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UPS and FedEx Have Begun Applying for Partial Tariff Refunds
The tariff refund process has begun, but consumers may have to wait several months to actually benefit. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) opened a refund channel on Monday, allowing businesses to begin applying for refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain tariffs unconstitutional.
Cook Announces Stepping Down as Apple CEO: Reactions from Trump, Buffett, Altman, and Others
Apple announced on Monday that CEO Tim Cook will be succeeded by John Ternus. Following the announcement, executives from the tech industry and other fields quickly shared their views on the personnel change. Cook has led the iPhone maker for nearly 15 years since the passing of founder Steve Jobs in 2011.
2028 iPhone Expected to Feature 200MP Telephoto Lens
Apple is evaluating the possibility of equipping future iPhones with a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, but this upgrade is likely not to materialize until 2028. Initial models to adopt the 200MP telephoto lens will likely be Apple's Pro-level iPhones, further strengthening their imaging capabilities as a key selling point.
Apple Insiders Say John Ternus is More Decisive Than Cook in Transactional Decision-Making
According to foreign media citing sources within Apple, John Ternus, who will officially become Apple's eighth CEO on September 1, 2026, has received generally positive reviews internally, with some believing he will be more decisive in decision-making than current CEO Tim Cook.
Telegram Faces Potential Ban in the UK Amid Major Compliance Investigation
The UK's digital regulator, Ofcom, has launched enforcement proceedings against messaging app Telegram under the Online Safety Act, citing evidence of the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform. The investigation will assess Telegram's compliance with its legal obligations to prevent the dissemination of CSAM.
TP-Link Applies to FCC for Waiver of Router Ban, Emphasizing its Status as a U.S. Company
TP-Link, the wireless router brand with the largest market share in the U.S., is attempting to persuade the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant it an exemption from the “foreign-made router ban.” The company emphasized to regulators that it is now a U.S. company headquartered in Irvine, California, and a full ban would severely impact the U.S. router market.
Ancient Parrot Feathers Reveal a Long-Distance Trade Network Across the Andes Mountains
A recent study reveals a sophisticated live bird trade network across the Andes Mountains, predating the Inca Empire, based on parrot feathers discovered in a 1,000-year-old tomb in Peru. The research, published in *Nature Communications*, utilized DNA analysis, isotopic detection, and spatial modeling to trace the feathers' journey from the Amazon rainforest to the Peruvian coastal desert, highlighting the complex connections between ancient civilizations and the value of interdisciplinary research.
Netflix's Live-Action "Gundam" Movie Begins Filming: Starring Sydney Sweeney, Featuring Original Story
Netflix announced today that its live-action "Mobile Suit Gundam" movie, co-produced with Legendary Pictures, has officially begun filming in Queensland, Australia. The film stars Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, and tells a new story set in a long space war.
Qualcomm CEO Amon Visits South Korea, Considering Re-allocating Orders to Samsung
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon arrived in South Korea on April 21st for a series of business meetings. He will meet with executives from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to discuss deeper cooperation in the semiconductor field. The main focus of the visit is a meeting between Amon and HanJin-man, head of Samsung's foundry division, with speculation that they will discuss a strategy to use Samsung's 2nm process to produce Qualcomm's next-generation flagship chips.
DJI Launches New DJI FC200/T200 Drones: Single Drone Maximum Payload of 200kg, Quad-Drone Collaboration of 600kg
DJI officially launched the FlyCart200 (FC200) flagship transport drone and simultaneously released the T200 agricultural drone. Both models achieve a 200kg-level maximum payload, marking a new stage of low-altitude transport moving from pilot projects to normalization and scaling. As a new generation of heavy-load flagship, the FC200 achieves a breakthrough in carrying capacity, with a single drone maximum payload of 200kg, 360kg with two-drone collaboration, and a maximum payload of 600kg with intelligent quad-drone suspension, meeting the needs of large-item transportation.
Modern IONIQ 3 Launched: Pixel Lights + Streamlined Hatchback
Hyundai has officially launched the all-electric IONIQ 3 in Europe, positioned as a compact electric hatchback. It is built on the E-GMP all-electric platform, with a design centered around "AeroHatch aerodynamic hatchback." Designed by a European team and produced in a Turkish factory, it targets young families and urban commuters. The exterior adopts a new design language with simple and sleek lines, featuring iconic pixel lights and four-dot LED light signatures for high recognition.
Volkswagen Announces Voice AI Integration in China Models Starting in Second Half of This Year
German automotive giant Volkswagen has announced it will equip its vehicles for the Chinese market with a voice-controlled artificial intelligence system. Volkswagen stated on Tuesday that all models based on its China-specific in-car system, starting in the second half of this year, will feature an intelligent voice AI assistant, allowing users to control various vehicle functions through voice commands.
Lenovo ThinkCentre X AI Desktop PCs Launched, Featuring a Rare 16:18 Screen and 90-Degree Rotation
Lenovo has officially launched the ThinkCentre X series of AI desktop PCs for the commercial market, including the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition all-in-one and the ThinkCentre X Tower tower workstation. The ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition is equipped with a 27.6-inch display with a resolution of 2560x2880, adopting an extremely rare 16:18 screen aspect ratio.
Kimi Exposed for Leaking User Privacy, Incorrectly Sent Another User's Resume
On April 21st, a blogger on social media claimed that Moonshot AI (月之暗面) leaked user privacy. They stated that while using Kimi, they accidentally pasted the wrong image, and Kimi first outputted irrelevant engineering text, then directly returned a resume containing real information such as name, phone number, and email, suspected to be a resume uploaded by another user that was incorrectly sent by the system.
Apple's New CEO John Ternus Faces a Decisive Challenge: Reshaping the Company's AI Strategy
Despite largely remaining on the sidelines during the AI boom, Apple still dominates the consumer electronics market with a $4 trillion market capitalization. However, investors won't remain patient forever, and they are looking to new CEO John Ternus to present a clearer strategy for the company in the world's hottest sector.
Hello Kitty Creator Sanrio to Develop Switch Games, Seeking to Expand Monetization Channels for Popular IP
Hello Kitty's creator, Sanrio, is launching a new game brand, seeking to monetize its popular character lineup and enter the rapidly growing global gaming market. The company announced on Tuesday that Sanrio Games will integrate its characters into a party game compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Switch2 platforms. They plan to release approximately 10 games over the next three years, with the first launching as a console game this fall.
China Mobile Shandong: Mobile SIM Card Replacements and Exchanges Will Be Fully Charged Starting May 7th
China Mobile Communications Group Shandong Co., Ltd. has issued a notice adjusting the fees for SIM card replacements and exchanges, clarifying that from May 7, 2026, the business of replacing and exchanging mobile SIM cards within the province will be fully charged, and free services will no longer be provided. The announcement shows that the fee standard will be differentiated according to card type, with a fee of 20 yuan per replacement/exchange for ordinary USIM cards and 25 yuan per replacement/exchange for Super SIM cards.
Dalian McDonald's Bans Cosplay Makeup, Sparking Debate; Staff Respond: "Affects Other Customers"
Recently, a netizen posted a photo of a notice in a McDonald's stating "No makeup allowed in the restaurant, thank you for your cooperation," sparking online discussion. The netizen also wrote, "What happened at the Roosevelt Underground McDonald's?"
Southwest Airlines Captain Knocked Unconscious by Falling HUD, First Officer Safely Returns Flight
Recently, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 experienced a dangerous situation during takeoff roll – the captain's Head-Up Display (HUD) suddenly detached, striking the captain in the head and causing him to lose consciousness. The first officer took sole control of the aircraft, declared an emergency, and safely returned to the airport.
Capcom's "Pragmata" Scores 9.0 on Metacritic, Sells Over 1 Million Copies
Capcom's new sci-fi action game, "Pragmata," has achieved impressive sales and critical reception within days of its release. The company announced that the game has surpassed 1 million copies sold globally, and has received a player score of 9.0 on Metacritic.
Apple's Leadership Change: Not Searching for Another Jobs
At the end of April, it's a good time for a CEO change. Apple announced on April 21st, Beijing time, after the US stock market closed, that Tim Cook will transition to Executive Chairman, and John Ternus, VP of Hardware Engineering, will take over as CEO on September 1st. This decision was approved by the board and is the result of long-term succession planning.
Work for 7 More Days for a 5-Day Labor Day Holiday, National Highways Free
According to the General Office of the State Council's "Notice on Holiday Arrangements for Part of 2026": Labor Day, May 1st (Friday) to 5th (Tuesday) will be a 5-day holiday with adjustments, with May 9th (Saturday) being a work day to make up for the holiday. Based on the current date, working for 7 more days will start the holiday, with a make-up work day on May 9th (Saturday) after the holiday, creating an overall rhythm of "5 days off, only 1 day to make up."
Apple's New CEO Achieves Legendary Status in One Battle: Leading Mac's Abandonment of Intel, Ending Apple's x86 Era
On April 20th local time, Apple announced a significant leadership change. Longtime hardware executive John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO, taking over from him after he led the company since 2011.
Pay Attention to Driver Updates After Upgrading to Windows 11: SSD Performance Can Drop by 75% for Some Users
A user discovered a severe performance decrease in their Samsung 970 Evo NVMe SSD after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, with sequential read speeds plummeting to 897MB/s, a 75% drop, and sequential write speeds dropping to 859MB/s.
WeChat Now Supports Scanning Payment Codes Across 5 Countries, Making Overseas Payments More Convenient
WeChat Pay has made a significant move, officially announcing its integration with local payment codes in five countries, making it more convenient to pay via scanning abroad. The five countries are South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Regardless of whether the local codes are pink, blue, yellow, or red, users can directly use WeChat's green scanning frame to complete payments, eliminating the need to switch between different apps or exchange excessive cash beforehand.
Urban Beauty Lingerie's Use of "Small Landmine" Label Sparks Controversy, Official Apology Issued
Recently, netizens complained that the lingerie brand Urban Beauty labeled a product on an e-commerce platform as "small landmine lingerie," which netizens found inappropriate. In response, Urban Beauty issued an apology statement on its official account on the evening of April 20th.
OpenAI Launches Chronicle, Providing Developer Memory for macOS Codex
OpenAI today announced the launch of Chronicle, a new feature as an optional "research preview" for its macOS Codex application, designed to simplify the developer workflow by automatically capturing recent screen context. Unlike traditional interactions that require developers to repeatedly explain the current project background, Chronicle "builds memory" based on the user's recent on-screen actions, allowing Codex to automatically acquire and utilize this information in subsequent conversations.
Ubuntu 26.10 to Enter Development Phase, Scheduled for Release on October 15th, Codenamed "Stonking Stingray"
Canonical has finalized the release plan for Ubuntu 26.10, which will be developed based on the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS version released on April 23rd. Development will begin on April 30th and continue until the official release on October 15th.
SpaceX to Adopt Dual-Class Stock Structure After IPO to Ensure Musk's Control
Excerpts from SpaceX's IPO filing reveal the company plans to consolidate founder Elon Musk's control after the IPO by granting him and a select few insiders super-voting shares with significantly more weight than other investors. The prospectus, secretly submitted this month, provides the latest details on SpaceX's finances and corporate governance.
Ming-Chi Kuo on Apple CEO Succession: Ternus Rose to Power Through Chips, Cook Still Needed for External Affairs
On April 21st, renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of Tianfeng International Securities stated that the biggest achievement of new Apple CEO John Ternus is leading the transition of Mac from Intel processors to self-developed chips. In the future, Apple will still need the involvement of Chairman Tim Cook for external government affairs.
