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Why US Has Banned Diplomats From Romantic, Sexual Relations With Chinese
The new policy is a response to concerns over potential security risks, particularly in light of China's alleged use of "honeypots" to extract sensitive information from American diplomats.
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US Commerce Department Bans China's DeepSeek On Government Devices: Report
U.S. Commerce department bureaus informed staffers in recent weeks that Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned on their government devices, according to a message seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter.
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Xiaomi 15 Series Gets Google Gemini Integration; HyperOS 2.0 Global Rollout Timeline Revealed
Xiaomi announced a collaboration with Google on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025) in Barcelona. With this collaboration, the Mountain View-based tech giant will allow its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to be integrated within first-party Xiaomi apps in the Xiaomi 15 series. With this, Gemini can find inform...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Leak Suggests Screen, Hinge Improvements; May Get Same Battery as Predecessor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still a few months away, but that hasn't stopped leaks from surfacing online. Most recently, a tipster has shared a new bunch of information about the book-style foldable phone on the Chinese social media website giving us an idea about its specifications. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to offer a new hinge, enhanced main ca...
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
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AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots
AgiBot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm open-sourced a massive dataset containing high-quality data on training humanoid robots on Monday. Dubbed AgiBot World Alpha, the dataset is said to be collected from more than 100 robots in real-life scenarios. The company stated that this dataset can help researchers and developers ...
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Xiaomi Said to Replace GetApps With PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India
Xiaomi will likely soon discontinue its GetApps app store for Indian users. Although the company has yet to officially announce the store's discontinuation, information regarding the same has surfaced online. The Chinese smartphone maker is said to replace the app store with Indus Appstore, an Android-based mobile app marketplace by PhonePe.
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TSMC to Suspend Production of Advanced AI Chips for China From November 11: Report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has informed Chinese chip design firms that it is halting production of their most sophisticated AI chips starting November 11, according to a Financial Times report. The chipmaker informed its Chinese clients that it will not produce AI chips on advanced process nodes of 7nm or less, as per the report.
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New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Chinese Premier May Inaugurate Beijing-Funded Airport In Pak During Visit
Chinese premier Li Qiang could inaugurate operations at a Chinese-funded airport in Pakistan's Balochistan province during his visit to the country in the coming week, information minister Attaullah Tarar told reporters on Sunday.
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Chinese Hackers Breached US Court Wiretap Systems: Report
Chinese hackers accessed the networks of US broadband providers and obtained information from systems the federal government uses for court-authorized wiretapping, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
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Xiaomi Plans to Unveil First Buttonless Flagship Smartphone Next Year: Report
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a buttonless smartphone. While the Chinese tech brand remains tight-lipped about its development, a new leak gives us more information about the device. The rumoured buttonless handset is said to be in the early stages of development and is expected to hit the market next year. It is tipped to come with an under-disp...
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How A Chinese Scholar Ran A Spy Ring In US For Decades Before Arrest
A Chinese-American scholar, who projected himself as a pro-democracy activist, has been convicted by a US court of using his reputation to gather information on dissidents and sharing it with the Chinese government.
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Realme 13 5G Listed on NBTC, BIS and Other Certification Websites; May Feature 5,000mAh Battery: Report
Realme 13 5G appears to be the next entrant in the brand's number series. As of now, the Chinese tech brand has not shared any information on its existence, but the phone was spotted in an NBTC listing as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and TUV Certification. T...
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Why US Has Banned Diplomats From Romantic, Sexual Relations With Chinese
The new policy is a response to concerns over potential security risks, particularly in light of China's alleged use of "honeypots" to extract sensitive information from American diplomats.
-
US Commerce Department Bans China's DeepSeek On Government Devices: Report
U.S. Commerce department bureaus informed staffers in recent weeks that Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek is banned on their government devices, according to a message seen by Reuters and two people familiar with the matter.
-
Xiaomi 15 Series Gets Google Gemini Integration; HyperOS 2.0 Global Rollout Timeline Revealed
Xiaomi announced a collaboration with Google on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025) in Barcelona. With this collaboration, the Mountain View-based tech giant will allow its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to be integrated within first-party Xiaomi apps in the Xiaomi 15 series. With this, Gemini can find inform...
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Leak Suggests Screen, Hinge Improvements; May Get Same Battery as Predecessor
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is still a few months away, but that hasn't stopped leaks from surfacing online. Most recently, a tipster has shared a new bunch of information about the book-style foldable phone on the Chinese social media website giving us an idea about its specifications. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is said to offer a new hinge, enhanced main ca...
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Italy's Regulator Blocks Chinese AI App DeepSeek on Data Protection
Italy's data protection authority, the Garante has directed DeepSeek to restrict its AI assistant in Italy. The Garante's order - aimed at protecting Italian users' data - came after the Chinese companies that supply the DeepSeek chatbot service provided information that "was considered to totally insufficient."
-
AgiBot Robotics Firm Open Sources Massive Dataset to Train Humanoid Robots
AgiBot, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics firm open-sourced a massive dataset containing high-quality data on training humanoid robots on Monday. Dubbed AgiBot World Alpha, the dataset is said to be collected from more than 100 robots in real-life scenarios. The company stated that this dataset can help researchers and developers ...
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Allegedly Spotted on MIIT Site; Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is likely to be unveiled early next year as the third model in the Xiaomi 15 series. While we await an official announcement, the upcoming handset has surfaced on China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) website with model number 25019PNF3C. The listing suggests that Xiaomi 15 Ultra will support satellite commu...
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Xiaomi Said to Replace GetApps With PhonePe's Indus Appstore in India
Xiaomi will likely soon discontinue its GetApps app store for Indian users. Although the company has yet to officially announce the store's discontinuation, information regarding the same has surfaced online. The Chinese smartphone maker is said to replace the app store with Indus Appstore, an Android-based mobile app marketplace by PhonePe.
-
TSMC to Suspend Production of Advanced AI Chips for China From November 11: Report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has informed Chinese chip design firms that it is halting production of their most sophisticated AI chips starting November 11, according to a Financial Times report. The chipmaker informed its Chinese clients that it will not produce AI chips on advanced process nodes of 7nm or less, as per the report.
-
New Tardigrade Species Hypsibius henanensis Reveals Unique Radiation Survival Mechanisms
Chinese biologists have discovered how a newly found tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, can endure extreme radiation levels. Researchers identified three unique mechanisms that support this resilience: a TRID1 protein enabling DNA repair, mitochondrial proteins that enhance cellular defense, and high antioxidant production. This discovery en...
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Chinese Premier May Inaugurate Beijing-Funded Airport In Pak During Visit
Chinese premier Li Qiang could inaugurate operations at a Chinese-funded airport in Pakistan's Balochistan province during his visit to the country in the coming week, information minister Attaullah Tarar told reporters on Sunday.
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Chinese Hackers Breached US Court Wiretap Systems: Report
Chinese hackers accessed the networks of US broadband providers and obtained information from systems the federal government uses for court-authorized wiretapping, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday.
-
Xiaomi Plans to Unveil First Buttonless Flagship Smartphone Next Year: Report
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a buttonless smartphone. While the Chinese tech brand remains tight-lipped about its development, a new leak gives us more information about the device. The rumoured buttonless handset is said to be in the early stages of development and is expected to hit the market next year. It is tipped to come with an under-disp...
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How A Chinese Scholar Ran A Spy Ring In US For Decades Before Arrest
A Chinese-American scholar, who projected himself as a pro-democracy activist, has been convicted by a US court of using his reputation to gather information on dissidents and sharing it with the Chinese government.
-
Realme 13 5G Listed on NBTC, BIS and Other Certification Websites; May Feature 5,000mAh Battery: Report
Realme 13 5G appears to be the next entrant in the brand's number series. As of now, the Chinese tech brand has not shared any information on its existence, but the phone was spotted in an NBTC listing as well as a few other listings including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and TUV Certification. T...
