["Collected in China, processed in China"? Tesla was revealed to be building an autonomous driving data center in China] According to a Reuters report quoted by the Observer Network on May 17, a number of people familiar with the matter revealed that in order to promote the global deployment plan of the "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, Tesla plans to collect data in China and establish a data center in China to conduct data processing and train algorithms for autonomous driving technology. This is part of a strategic shift on the part of Musk, who has insisted on moving data collected in China to be processed overseas, people familiar with the matter said. It's unclear exactly how Tesla will handle autonomous driving data from China, whether it will use both data transmission and local data centers, or whether it will treat both approaches as a parallel plan as a hedge.
Two of the sources said that to build a data center in China for the development of FSD technology, Tesla will need to work with a Chinese partner. In addition, Tesla will face a potential hardware procurement challenge. According to a person familiar with the matter, Tesla has been in talks with the American chip giant Nvidia, and the two sides are discussing the purchase of graphics processors for Chinese data centers. However, due to U.S. sanctions, Nvidia has been banned from selling its state-of-the-art chips in China. Tesla and Intel have not yet responded to the report. (Observer.com)
[Lei Jun refutes rumors and cooperates with a third party in the intelligent driving program: from beginning to end, all Xiaomi self-developed, with an annual cost of more than 2 billion] 5month18At 8:30 in the morning, Lei Jun officially opened a three-and-a-half-hour live broadcast, this live broadcast is the first live broadcast of Xiaomi SU7 Pro models, and it is also the first show of urban NOA (automatic assisted navigation driving). According to public statistics, the cumulative number of viewers of this live broadcast exceeded 27 million, the number of peak online users was as high as 4.8 million, and Lei Jun's account added 360,000 fans. There are some unexpected situations encountered during the live broadcast. Lei Jun drove the Xiaomi SU7 Pro when he encountered a white car that changed lanes to the limit, almost had an accident, and did not turn on the turn signal. Lei Jun said that this way of driving is very dangerous, and called on everyone to drive civilly: "Forget it, we can't be road rage, I think life is already very beautiful, don't be angry about this little thing, add to your own blockage." ”
When it comes to the intelligent driving program, Lei Jun also responded to the previous rumors that Xiaomi's intelligent driving program uses a third-party company, he emphasized: "We have set a goal since the beginning, and all of Xiaomi's intelligent driving must be developed by itself!" Lei Jun said: "The annual cost of Xiaomi's own research and development of intelligent driving is more than 2 billion yuan, and the investment is extremely high, and there are few manufacturers in China that have developed their own products from beginning to end." Whether you dare to do high-end intelligent driving by yourself also reflects the company's ambition to become a leader in intelligent driving. Previously, Lei Jun also revealed at the Xiaomi investor conference that the Xiaomi car intelligent driving team has more than 1,000 engineers. (Securities Times)
[Apple plans to launch a thinner iPhone in 2025] According to people familiar with the matter, Apple is working on a much thinner iPhone, which could be released as early as 2025. The thinner and lighter iPhone is likely to be released at the same time as the iPhone 17, which is expected to be released in September 2025. The iPhone could be priced higher than the iPhone Pro Max, Apple's most expensive model at the moment, starting at $1,200, people familiar with the matter said. (The Information)
Musk said brain-computer interface technology is expected to help paralyzed people regain whole-body control] Musk reiterated in a post on X over the weekend that his brain-computer interface company Neuralink's technology could one day help quadriplegic patients return to full-body movement. Musk retweeted the news of veteran technology journalist Ashlee Vance's interview with Noland Arbaugh, the first subject of Neuralink's brain-computer chip, on X, and commented: "Interview with Nolan, who is the world's first Neuralink subject, this technology can control a computer or mobile phone telepathically by thinking alone!" In the long run, I think we can bridge the severed nerve signals to the second Neuralink in the spine, thus restoring control over the entire body. (Sina Finance)
It was learned from Li Auto business people that the "hardest hit areas" of personnel optimization involve autonomous driving teams, government public relations, MEGA lines, etc., among them, the personnel optimization ratio of the first two will be close to half, and the number of layoffs in MEGA lines is the largest. (Finance Auto)
Polestar announced on May 17 that due to the failure to file its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2023, the company received a notice from Nasdaq confirming that the company did not comply with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, which require the timely filing of all necessary periodic financial reports with the SEC. Polestar said the notice will not have a direct impact on the listing of the company's securities, which will continue to trade on the Nasdaq as long as the company continues to comply with other listing requirements. The Company has 60 days from the date of the notice to submit a compliance plan to the NASDAQ. Polestar said it is working to file its annual report as soon as practicable and report its preliminary unaudited financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2024 shortly after. (Interface News)
[SpaceX successfully launched the 166th batch of Starlink satellites, with a total of 6,459 satellites] SpaceX successfully launched the 166th batch of Starlink satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket, deploying 23 satellites into predetermined orbits. Since the beginning of this year, SpaceX has carried out a total of 36 Starlink missions, sending a total of 809 Starlink satellites into space. So far, the total number of satellites launched by the Starlink project has reached 6,459. (Fast Technology)
[Apple's App Store's 27% Fee Scheme Questioned by Judge] Apple Inc. Apple's attempt to justify charging developers a 27% fee is counterproductive. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, Calif., heard a fourth day of testimony to determine whether iPhone makers complied with court orders in a 2021 antitrust case filed by Fortnite makers, which included allowing app developers to link to payment options that are not controlled by Apple.
Carson Oliver, senior director of business management for the App Store, testified Friday that Apple hired Analysis Group Inc., an economic consulting firm. Help develop new commission rates for purchases. But Rogers has repeatedly criticized Oliver's statement about how Apple decided to charge developers who purchase digital goods or services outside of its App Store a 27 percent fee, as the lowest end of that fee range was 12.3 percent in the Analyse Group study, "How do you justify another 15 percent charge?" She said. (The Paper)
[Apple was exposed by netizens to a serious BUG: second-hand devices that have been sold can display the original owner photo] on May 18, some users recently reported that after upgrading to the latest iOS 17.5 system, photos that have been deleted many years ago will appear in the album. According to feedback from Reddit users, this bug is far more serious than expected, especially affecting second-hand devices that have been sold. Reddit netizens reported that in September 2023, he erased all information from his iPad and sold it to a friend in accordance with Apple's official guidance document. The friend upgraded his iPad to iPad OS 17.5 this week and found an old photo of the Reddit user in his photo album. (IT House)
[Henan opens the first batch of low-altitude drone logistics distribution routes] The launching ceremony of Henan's first batch of low-altitude drone logistics distribution routes was held in Zhengzhou on May 18. At 10:13 a.m., a drone carrying a mobile phone purchased by a user set off from Cyberport, Henan Science and Technology Market, and arrived at Xintiandi Communication Building in 11 minutes. In addition, the two routes opened are from Zhengzhou Park Mao to Zhenghonghui and Ersha Cultural and Creative Park to Zhengzhou Botanical Garden. It is understood that the route uses the most advanced small logistics UAV in China, which has excellent performance and stability. The drone has a maximum payload of 9 kg and can operate normally in force 6 winds, the drone has a maximum range of 15 km and a maximum design speed of 60 km / h. The trial flight was jointly completed by Henan Aviation Investment General Aviation Investment Co., Ltd. and UU errands. (Big River Finance Cube)
On May 17, the Administrative Committee of the Lingang New Area of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone released the first batch of cross-border data scenario-based general data lists and supporting operation guidelines for the lists, including three fields: intelligent networked vehicles, public funds, and biomedicine. The data related to the intelligent connected vehicle industry includes: manufacturing information such as procurement and inventory, R&D information such as vehicle design and testing, after-sales service information, and second-hand car sales information. The latest documents show that in a one-year pilot program, companies registered in the Shanghai Free Trade Lingang Area, where Tesla's Shanghai factory is located, can transfer the data listed overseas without further safety assessment. This is the latest move by China to further attract foreign investment. (Yicai)
Chip R&D company Aigan Technology has recently completed the Pre-A round of financing, which was led by Clear Water Bay Fund, followed by Huagai Capital, HKX Fund, Gan Jie, Gao Bingqiang and Houlang Capital, Houlang Capital served as the financial advisor for this round, and the previous investment institutions included Jia Lichuang. At present, Aigan Technology will launch a round of financing, and this round of investment will be mainly used for the commercialization of the olfactory chip project. (Smartbeast AnalysisLogin to see more)
【Lipai Optocrystal Completes New Round of Financing】Consumer-grade AR optical waveguide display device provider Lipai Optocrystal officially closed the strategic round of financing of the industrial side, and the investors in this round of delivery are Biyi Shares, and the other investors in this round are CVTE Shares, Zijian Electronics, and ABC International completed the delivery at the end of 23. This round of financing will be used for the iterative research and development, supply chain cooperation, and business development of Lipai Optocrystal's consumer-grade AR geometric optical waveguide devices. (Smartbeast AnalysisLogin to see more)
【Xingan Technology Completes New Round of Strategic Financing】SiC Power Semiconductor Product R&D Developer Xingan Technology has completed a new round of strategic financing, and the investor in this round is Tongxin Investment. Xingan Technology is mainly engaged in the research and development of SiC power device chips and module products, and its main business includes automotive electronic equipment technology development, electronic component production and other services. (Smartbeast AnalysisLogin to see more)
【Zhiliang Technology Completes Equity Financing】Zhiliang Technology, a multi-scenario digital intelligence solution service provider, has completed equity financing, and the investor in this round is Ningbo Angel Investment Guidance Fund. Zhiliang Technology is a multi-scenario digital intelligence solution service provider, based on the core technology of decentralization-digital intelligent application development, integrating new technologies such as AI, 5G, blockchain, IoT, big data, and cloud computing to form its own enterprise-level cloud-native architecture and a highly scalable digital intelligence technology development platform. (Smartbeast AnalysisLogin to see more)
A research team from the University of Washington recently invented a method to use AI to achieve real-time active noise cancellation, which can eliminate specific sounds without changing the audio of the headphones. (Sina Finance)
[Honor 200 series real phone announced: different textures under the sun, released on May 27] Honor 200 series mobile phones will be released on May 27, and the appearance of the real phone has been officially announced. It can be seen that this new machine is equipped with an oblong camera module, and the back of the Pro body adopts a splicing design, and the bezel is designed with a curve. (IT House)
[News says Sony is developing a new "PSP-like" handheld, which only supports PS4 games at the first launch] Russian game journalist @Anton Logvinov said that Sony is developing a PlayStation handheld similar to PSP / PS Vita, and the handheld only supports PS4 games in the early days of release, and these games can basically be played on PC, so players can already get a similar experience through Steam Deck. The tipster had previously accurately leaked the news that Death Stranding and Horizon Zero Dawn were coming to PC, and the reliability was high. (IT House)
[In 2023, the output value of mainland satellite navigation and location services will exceed 530 billion yuan] On May 18, it was reported that the China Satellite Navigation and Positioning Association released the "2024 White Paper on the Development of China's Satellite Navigation and Location Service Industry" on the 18th. According to the white paper, the overall output value of the mainland's satellite navigation and location service industry will reach 536.2 billion yuan in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 7.09%. According to the China Satellite Navigation and Positioning Association, the current supply chain of Beidou basic products is stable, and a series of basic products such as chips, modules, and antennas have been continuously iteratively upgraded, and the cost performance has continued to improve, and the scale of mass production has reached 100 million, which has strongly supported the safe and steady development of the independent industrial chain and supply chain. According to the latest data, by the end of 2023, the total number of enterprises and institutions related to satellite navigation and location services in mainland China has approached 20,000, and the cumulative total number of satellite navigation patent applications has exceeded 119,000, a year-on-year increase of 4.84%, continuing to maintain the world's leading position. (Huanqiu.com)
[Cui Dongshu of the Passenger Association: The proportion of installed vehicles in the output of power batteries is decreasing, falling to 46% from January to April 2024] On May 18, Cui Dongshu, Secretary-General of the Passenger Association, issued a document saying that in the past two years, the new energy vehicle and energy storage industry has been highly prosperous, the demand for batteries has grown rapidly, and the proportion of batteries for new energy vehicles has declined. At present, the proportion of installed batteries in the production of power batteries is constantly decreasing, and the installed capacity of power battery installed batteries will reach 76% in 2020, 70% in 2021, 54% in 2022, 50% in 2023, and 46% from January to April 2024. With the development of energy storage and other industries, especially the world energy crisis brought about by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the demand for batteries in energy storage and other industries has grown rapidly, resulting in a significant decline in the proportion of batteries installed in vehicles. In 2021 and 2022, the growth rate of power batteries will be lower than the growth rate of vehicles, and the loading of power batteries in 2024 will be low, and the output of batteries will be higher than the growth rate of loading. (Finance Associated Press)