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NASA's "Artemis 2" Successfully Launched, Four Astronauts Embark on Lunar Journey
NASA’s “Artemis 2” mission successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday evening Eastern Time, carrying four astronauts towards the Moon, marking humanity’s return to a crewed lunar orbit after more than 50 years.
322-Foot Rocket Built for NASA’s Lunar Flyby Mission
NASA’s Artemis 2 mission plans to send four astronauts to the moon, orbit it, and safely return them to Earth. This is a major test for NASA and its numerous contractors, including Boeing, responsible for developing the core stage of the Artemis Space Launch System (SLS), and Lockheed Martin, developing the Orion crew capsule.
Zhang Xue's Net Worth Exceeds 100 Million Yet Still Uses a 2,000 Yuan Broken Phone: Has Never Bought Himself a Luxury Item
Following Zhang Xue's motorcycle team winning the World Superbike Championship (WSBK), the founder Zhang Xue has come under the spotlight. Despite a net worth exceeding 100 million, a figure that in the secular world implies a luxurious lifestyle, he has no corresponding material possessions. Zhang Xue admits he has never bought a car or designer clothes, "I have never bought myself a luxury item."
Intimate Scenes from "Wuthering Heights" Spark Controversy, Margot Robbie Accused of "Going Too Far"
A new clip featuring intimate scenes from the new adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi has drawn criticism for being overly explicit and frequent. The film has been labeled "spicy and wild" since its release.
Launch Process to be Made into Immersive Video for Vision Pro
NASA’s upcoming second mission of the Artemis program will be fully recorded by a professional team in Apple Immersive Video format, creating a flagship immersive viewing experience for Apple Vision Pro.
Quad-Curved Screen Makes a Comeback: iPhone 20 to Feature 1.1mm Ultra-Narrow Bezels
Reports indicate that Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 will adopt a 1.1mm ultra-narrow screen bezel, combined with extremely rounded edges and a quad-curved waterfall screen design, creating a near-seamless glass panel visual effect. The core of this leaked design is a true full-screen form factor, and to accommodate the 1.1mm narrow bezel, the iPhone 20 will use a quad-curved screen that curves naturally towards the middle frame on all four sides, further weakening the presence of the bezel and increasing the screen-to-body ratio and integration.
Artemis II Mission Ready for Launch, Scheduled Before April 1st
After more than half a century, the United States' plan to return to the moon has finally taken a substantial step forward. NASA officials recently expressed excitement that American astronauts are about to embark on a lunar orbit mission once again. According to publicly disclosed information, the Artemis II mission is currently in a critical stage of readiness, with most preliminary preparations completed.
Apple's "Apple Intelligence" Has Appeared on User Devices in China
After nearly a year and a half of its launch in the US, Apple's artificial intelligence feature "Apple Intelligence" has quietly gone live in the Chinese market, attracting widespread attention from local users and Apple fan communities. According to screenshots and feedback posted by multiple social media users on the same day, the "Apple Intelligence & Siri" settings menu has appeared on devices in the Chinese region, with a layout largely consistent with that of English-speaking countries.
New RCS Standard May Enable Cross-Platform Video Calls Between iPhone and Android
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has announced the finalization of the RCS (Rich Communication Services) Universal Profile 4.0 standard, introducing a new feature called "Messaging-Initiated Video Calls (MIVC)." This feature aims to allow users to seamlessly upgrade one-on-one or group RCS conversations to video calls directly within their messaging apps.
Spy Photos Reveal iPhone 18 Pro Screen Protector, Dynamic Island Notch Significantly Narrowed
Recent leaks online show a tempered glass screen protector allegedly for the upcoming Apple iPhone 18 Pro, indicating a more slender "Dynamic Island" notch design. There has been debate about whether the Dynamic Island area would shrink in the iPhone 18 series, and this leaked photo provides more direct evidence of this change.
Zhang Xue Motorcycle: The Story Behind the WSBK Champion That Crushed Ducati, Yamaha, and Kawasaki
On March 28, 2026, at the Portimão Circuit in Portugal, French rider Valentin Debise, riding a 820RR-RS motorcycle emblazoned with "ZXMOTO," won the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) in the middleweight class, finishing 3.685 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. This victory shattered the decades-long dominance of international giants like Ducati, Yamaha, and Kawasaki, achieved by a Chinese brand only two years old.
"Project Hail Mary" Tops Box Office, Becoming Amazon MGM’s Highest-Grossing Film
Amazon’s bet on the sci-fi blockbuster "Project Hail Mary" has paid off handsomely, recently surpassing "Creed III" to become the company's highest-grossing film in history. The film reportedly cost around $200 million to produce, a high figure for any movie, especially one that isn't a sequel or part of an existing franchise.
Man Returns to Hometown After Many Years, Finds 10-Year-Old Toy Still Swaying
Recently, a blogger discovered a 10-year-old solar-powered flower toy still gently swaying upon returning to his hometown, sparking discussion among netizens. The blogger said the flower was a gift from his wife in 2016 when he was a student, and after getting married, having children, and settling in another city, he rarely returned home.
Geekwan Yunfei Livestream Responds to Daxiongping Video Removal: Private Operation by Individual Executives of Certain Manufacturers
Digital tech blogger "Geekwan" responded to the reason why their "Daxiongping" video was removed during a livestream. Addressing the audience's question of "Why was the horizontal screen version removed?", Geekwan member Yunfei clarified: "The reason is actually not as complicated as you think, there's no conspiracy by manufacturers against us. There are many people within manufacturers with different stances, some support us, some oppose."
iPhone 18 Pro Screen Cover Leaked, Dynamic Island Shrink Confirmed
The screen cover of the iPhone 18 Pro has unexpectedly leaked on social media. The most noticeable change compared to the previous generation is the significant reduction in the size of the Dynamic Island. According to the latest leaks from bloggers, the punch-hole area for the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro will be reduced by 35%, but the new phone will maintain the same bezel width as the previous iPhone 17 Pro, with the focus of visual evolution clearly on the interactive area at the top of the screen.
Apple Pushes Critical Security Alerts to Devices Running iOS 17 and Earlier, Warning Users About Cyberattacks
Apple has begun sending lock screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS, directly alerting users that their devices are exposed to ongoing cyberattacks. These system-level pop-ups from the "Settings" app appear as "Critical Software Notifications," explicitly stating that Apple "is aware of attacks targeting outdated iOS software, including the version on your iPhone," and urging users to install critical updates immediately to protect their devices.
WeChat: No "Read Receipt" Function Ever – Returning the Right to Respond to Users
Today, WeChat officially responded to why it doesn't have a read receipt function through its "WeChat Pai" official account: "Read" implies "seen but not replied to." This can lead to suspicion, anxiety, and even pressure the other party to reply immediately. Not having a read receipt function returns the choice of whether or not to respond to the user.
Drone Operator Suspended for Lifting Person with Agricultural Drone
DJI has revoked the operating certificate of a drone operator who used an agricultural drone to lift a person up a mountain, citing a serious safety violation.
NASA to Spend $20 Billion Building Lunar Base, Cancels Lunar Orbiting Station
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced on Tuesday that NASA will cancel plans to deploy a space station in lunar orbit and instead use its components to build a $20 billion base on the lunar surface within the next seven years.
Fengxue NIO Company Announces the Passing of Zhang Xuefeng, Aged 41
On March 24th, Suzhou Fengxue NIO released an obituary stating that teacher Zhang Xuefeng passed away at 3:50 PM on March 24, 2026, in Suzhou, due to sudden cardiac death despite full rescue efforts. He was only 41 years old.
Token's Chinese Name Officially Determined
The Chinese name for "Token" appears to be finalized! Today, the State Council Information Office forwarded a People's Daily report citing an article from the National Data Administration, stating that the daily token call volume has exceeded 140 trillion. While 140 trillion data points is impressive, the Token's Chinese naming behind this news is more interesting, seemingly resolving recent industry disputes over the Chinese name for Token.
TSMC CEO Morris Chang Comments on Chinese Robots: Jumping Around is Useless, Just Looks Good
TSMC Chairman and President Morris Chang recently shared his views on the current booming robotics industry. He bluntly pointed out that some robots on the market that frequently demonstrate jumping and other movements are more visually appealing than practical. Chang stated that some robots in mainland China can jump around, but their actual use is not great, and they are mostly just for show. In his view, the core standard for measuring the value of a robot lies in whether its brain can function effectively and provide substantial services to humans.
Perplexity Now Has Access to Apple Device Health Data to Answer Medical Questions
AI company Perplexity today launched a new feature set "PerplexityHealth," allowing its service to access personal health data with user authorization through a series of health data connectors. Perplexity states that this feature aims to integrate health information scattered across various portals, applications, and devices, track multiple biomarkers over the long term, analyze trends, and present them visually through personalized dashboards.
Google Cuts Off Free Gemini Benefits: Pro Model No Longer Available, Accounts May Be Banned for Abuse
Google, known for its generosity towards free users in the AI field, can no longer tolerate the excessive exploitation of its services. It will soon restrict benefits, making the Pro model exclusive to paying subscribers.
Perplexity Launches iPhone Version of Comet AI Browser with Built-in Assistant
AI search company Perplexity has announced the expansion of its Comet browser to the iOS platform, officially bringing the built-in CometAI assistant to iPhone. The new version is now available for free download on the App Store.
Hangzhou "Pretend to Work" Company Becomes a Viral Sensation: Some "Employees" Earn 70,000-80,000 Yuan Per Month
Last July, a Hangzhou company named "Pretend to Work Unlimited Company" emerged and quickly went viral online with its counterintuitive "pay-to-work" model, sparking widespread discussion. Seven months later, the company, once predicted to fail within three months, not only survived but also transformed, astonishing many.
WeChat Has a New Feature: "Social Tact is Immediately Enhanced"
Many users on social media platforms have reported that WeChat is in the process of gray-scale testing a feature to collapse image sending on its iOS version. When sending three or more pictures or videos, users can choose to display them in a combined format, making the chat interface cleaner.
Meta's Acquisition of Manus Escalates: China Penalizes Involved Personnel, May Restrict Executive Departures
According to OdailyPlanetDaily, the Chinese government is taking punitive measures against employees related to Meta's $200 million acquisition of Manus, an AI startup headquartered in Singapore with Chinese roots. Two sources revealed that officials from China's National Development and Reform Commission met with executives from Meta and Manus last week to express concerns about the deal.
Sun Yuchen Reaches Settlement with U.S. SEC, Pays $10 Million to Conclude Civil Fraud Lawsuit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Thursday that it has reached a $10 million settlement with cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sun Yuchen to resolve the SEC's civil fraud lawsuit regarding his trading activities. The settlement requires court approval, and the funds will be paid by a company under Sun Yuchen's control.
Tether Company Says It Has Frozen $4.2 Billion in Stablecoins Linked to Criminal Activity
Tether, a stablecoin issuer based in El Salvador, says it has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in crypto tokens due to involvement in illegal activities, with most of the freezing actions occurring in the past three years. Global regulators are currently cracking down on crimes related to cryptocurrencies.
