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Focusing on the development of sustainable development, life sciences, consumer technology, and technology going overseas, TechNode now publishes the Dynamic Evening News every day to collect and sort out global industry information, hoping to pay attention to the development of global scientific and technological innovation with you and look forward to the new trend of industrial development!
Consumer technology
Apple announced the availability of Apple Maps for the web, which can be accessed directly through a browser around the world
Apple announced the official launch of its Apple Maps for the web (https://beta.maps.apple.com) and the start of global public beta, which allows all users to use the map service directly through the browser. The service is currently only available in English and is compatible with Safari and Chrome browsers on Mac and iPad, as well as Chrome and Edge browsers on Windows PCs, but Apple has also promised to expand support for more languages, browsers, and platforms in the future.
Apple's iPhone 17 series may add ultra-thin models, with more emphasis on design
Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at Tianfeng International, said that Apple's iPhone 17 series will cancel the iPhone 17 Plus model and add an ultra-thin model at the same time. Kuo said that the new ultra-thin model is not positioned to replace Plus, but rather that Apple is trying to find new design trends outside of the existing iPhone lineup. The product positioning of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 is not about competing hardware specifications (processor, camera, etc.), but focusing on innovative design.
抢先苹果 Vision Pro,Meta Quest 下月将迎来 AI 功能
Meta has announced that it will launch AI capabilities for its Quest VR headset next month, which will put it ahead of Apple's Vision Pro in terms of AI applications. Meta plans to bring the AI features currently used on the Ray-Ban smart glasses to Quest, but initially only as an experimental feature. The company plans to begin rolling out Quest's AI capabilities in the United States and Canada in August, a feature called "Meta AI with Vision" that allows users to ask questions about what they see through Quest's Passthrough mode.
The Paris Olympics will make extensive use of Chinese AI technology, including event commentary, 360° live streaming, visual search, and more
According to Xinhua News Agency, the IOC introduced at the 142nd plenary session in Paris that Alibaba, Intel and other technology companies are partners in the Olympic AI agenda. According to the report, the Paris Olympics will use a large number of Chinese AI technology to be used in event commentary, 360-degree live broadcast, visual search and other fields, and Alibaba's Tongyi large model has also become the first technology provider for the application of AI large models in the Olympic Games. The AI applications that will be unveiled at the Paris Olympics include 360° live special effects, AI color restoration of black and white images, carbon emission reduction assistance, etc., and will also launch the first large-scale model application (in the Olympic field) powered by Tongyi Qianwen, which will be open to the official commentators of the International Olympic Organizing Committee to assist in the commentary of various events.
Baichuan Intelligent confirms the completion of a RMB 5 billion Series A financing
AI startup Baichuan Intelligence has indeed recently completed a Series A financing with a total financing amount of 5 billion yuan, and will open a Series B financing at a valuation of 20 billion yuan. Series A investors include leading manufacturers and market-oriented investment institutions such as Alibaba, Xiaomi, Tencent, Asia Investment Capital, and CICC, as well as state-owned industrial investment funds such as Beijing Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund, Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund, and Shenzhen Capital Group.
sustainable development
Google has partnered with DHL for sustainable global shipping
DHL and Google have announced a partnership. Google Devices & Services will use DHL's GoGreen Plus service to ship Google devices using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air shipments in the Americas, Asia and Europe. The move is part of Google's efforts to support the development of decarbonization technologies in the air cargo sector.
Tesla announces 4680 battery dynamics: production up 50% month-on-month
Tesla recently held its Q2 earnings conference, at which it shared the latest news on 4680 batteries and said that 4680 battery production in Q2 increased by 50% quarter-on-quarter, and further reduced production costs. Tesla's 4680 battery production increased by 50% in Q2 compared to Q1 and continues to improve battery production costs. Tesla's first prototype Cybertruck this month equipped its first prototype Cybertruck with its 4680 battery produced using the cathode dry coating process, and entered the vehicle testing and validation phase, which is also an important milestone in reducing costs after mass production.
Geely Long-range New Energy Commercial Vehicle released the "Xuanwu Battery", and the Starbucks V7E model has a measured range of 285km for the first time
Geely Long-range New Energy Commercial Vehicle recently launched the "Xuanwu Battery", with the official slogan of "Smarter Commercial Battery". According to reports, the battery adopts a 150mm thin shell, supports AI CLOUD cloud adaptive real-time dynamic energy saving, has a 10-year 800,000 km full life cycle warranty, as well as a liquid-cooled fast charging system, and a single super 6000cls cycle. The battery is installed in the long-range Starbucks Rewards V7E model, with a measured range of up to 285km and a power consumption of 16.1 kWh per 100km. It supports up to 4C, continuous 2C fast charging, and "200km range in 10 minutes of charging".
Vitesco Technologies' battery management controller goes into series production at its Changchun plant
Vitesco Technologies, a supplier of powertrain technology and sustainable mobility, announced that its in-house developed battery management controller has reached its first series production at its Changchun plant. The product will be installed in the second half of this year in the new electric vehicles of leading domestic automakers, providing them with advanced battery management technology. The controller is equipped with high-precision data acquisition circuitry, combined with Vitesco Technologies' in-house software design, which enables the ability to process large-scale data, so that the data transmitted by the cell monitoring unit can be efficiently processed to monitor the status of the battery. As soon as a data anomaly is detected, it immediately triggers a response mechanism, such as reducing the current or disconnecting the relay, to extend the vehicle's range and battery life, while keeping the battery and occupants safe. In addition, it also meets the current mainstream ASIL C functional safety design standard in the market, and adopts the E-GAS three-layer software architecture design to provide complete safety protection for the system. The controller also supports remote OTA software upgrades, which further reduces maintenance costs and enables efficient use of resources.
Life Sciences
Xingqi Ophthalmic Sodium Eye Drops obtained the drug registration certificate
On July 24, Xingqi Ophthalmic announced that the company received the "Drug Registration Certificate" of bromfenac sodium eye drops approved and issued by the State Drug Administration. The company's approved bromfenac sodium eye drops are multi-dose products, and the clinical indication is for the symptomatic treatment of inflammatory diseases of the external eye and anterior eye: blepharitis, conjunctivitis, scleritis (including superficial scleritis), and postoperative inflammation.
Meridian Bioscience provides innovative and sustainable solutions for in vitro diagnostic manufacturers
Meridian Bioscience's Life Sciences Division announces eco-friendly, cost-effective innovations for diagnostic assay developers. Meridian is committed to promoting sustainability in the in vitro diagnostics industry, providing solutions that reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve access to molecular and immunoassays. These innovations address the growing pressure on diagnostic manufacturers to integrate environmental, social and governance sustainability, in particular to reduce the carbon footprint of diagnostic analytics. Meridian's product portfolio includes highly concentrated glycerin-free reagents that enable ambient temperature stable determinations, reduce energy consumption, and minimize packaging requirements.
Jiangxi colvettide biological disposable balloon expansion pressure pump was approved for marketing
The disposable balloon expansion pressure pump of Jiangxi Covia Biotechnology, a subsidiary of Sanxin Medical, was approved for marketing for vascular interventional surgery, improving the company's product chain and industrial layout.
沛嘉医疗宣布Edwards Lifesciences收购公司的许可合作伙伴JenaValve
The merger of JenaValve, a partner of Peijia Medical, was acquired by Edwards Lifesciences and does not affect Peijia's exclusive licensing and commercialization rights to JenaValve's technology in Greater China.
Science and technology go to sea
BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand, and the production of new energy vehicles exceeded 8 million units
BYD celebrates the opening of its Thailand factory and the rolloff of its 8 million new energy vehicles in Rayong, Thailand, two milestones in the company's global expansion. BYD's Thailand plant was completed in just 16 months, with an annual production capacity of 150,000 units. The plant covers stamping, painting, welding, final assembly and automotive parts production. It is expected to create 10,000 jobs. The BYD Dolphin model rolled off the assembly line as the 8 million new energy vehicle, marking a historic moment.
Grab收购餐厅预订平台Chope
Southeast Asian ride-sharing and food delivery giant Grab has expanded its offering with the acquisition of local restaurant booking platform Chope for an undisclosed amount. According to reports, the acquisition will bring restaurant reservation services to Grab in terms of meal reservations. As a backdrop, Grab is now fending off competition from rivals such as GoTo and Line Man Wongnai in markets such as Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand – as a reflection, the subsequent restaurant booking service will help improve the level of service differentiation with these competitors and bring more online-to-offline opportunities for merchants on Grab's platform. It is reported that as part of the acquisition transaction, Grab said that the company will next take over Chope's business in Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand. At the same time, it is reported that Chope's employees in the above regions will also join Grab's offices in the three places.
Xiaomi's first small folding phone, the MIX Flip, will arrive in the European market
Xiaomi released its first small foldable phone, the MIX Flip, last week, and now it has been officially confirmed that the device will move out of the Chinese market. According to GSMArena, a Xiaomi country manager revealed at a press conference that five countries in Central and Eastern Europe will be the first regions to introduce the model.
Xiaomi Auto: There are no plans to sell cars in overseas markets in recent years
Xiaomi Auto continues to update 2 "Xiaomi SU7 answers questions from netizens". In response to the question "I saw someone on the Internet today saying that there is a Xiaomi SU7 on the streets of Paris, is it ready to sell it in Europe?", the company responded: "We have no plans to sell cars in overseas markets in recent years. ”
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