https://www.scmp.com/rss/325403/feed Andrew Barclay is a tech reporter with Abacus. A self confessed gadget nerd, he likes writing about the intersection of technology, culture and business. If he's not at the office, he's probably eating ramen. He has previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com This article originally appeared on ABACUS In today’s increasingly connected world, watches, fridges, drones, cars and even dog collars are coming online, transmitting vast amounts of data. Until now, 4G has had to shoulder the load. With 20.8 billion devices expected to be connected to the internet by 2020, a new generation of wireless technology is needed -- and that’s where 5G comes in. “But 5G is about much more than just smartphones,” Rob Topol, general manager of 5G technologies at Intel,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028244/why-5g-isnt-just-faster-video-streaming-your-smartphone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028244/why-5g-isnt-just-faster-video-streaming-your-smartphone?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:03:16 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS In 2018, a wave of new Chinese companies sponsored the World Cup in Russia, hoping to use one of the biggest stages in sport to raise their brands. But one of those companies was already the third biggest TV maker in the world: Hisense. Let’s break down an electronics giant you may not have heard of. ​ More than just consumer electronics Hisense started life in 1969 as a factory that made radios. Since then, the company has grown into a behemoth. It... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028237/chinas-most-popular-tv-brand-hoping-score-goal-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028237/chinas-most-popular-tv-brand-hoping-score-goal-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:49:44 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Anyone watching the World Cup would see their billboards lining the sides of the football pitches: Adidas, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s; massive global brands. But at Russia 2018, they were be accompanied by other names that may not be as well known: Hisense, Mengniu and Vivo. These Chinese brands were taking advantage of one of the biggest stages in sports to raise their profiles and reach millions of people. Among them was Chinese smartphone maker Vivo,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028236/meet-vivo-fifa-world-cup-sponsor-youve-never-heard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028236/meet-vivo-fifa-world-cup-sponsor-youve-never-heard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:47:27 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS The smartphone market in China is notoriously tough. And few companies know that more than Xiaomi. In its short history, it became the top smartphone maker in China, expanded rapidly in emerging markets -- then saw sales sharply drop and watched rivals speed ahead, knocking Xiaomi out of the top three at home. Now it’s plotting a comeback while transforming into more than just a smartphone company, with wearables and a large ecosystem of smart devices... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028235/how-xiaomi-forged-unique-path?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/who-what/what/article/3028235/how-xiaomi-forged-unique-path?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:45:20 +0000 US President Donald Trump has officially banned the US government from using the majority of products made by Chinese telecoms makers Huawei Technologies and ZTE. The ban was part of the bigger Defense Authorization Act signed by the president on Monday. It will apply to US government agencies as well as their contractors. The act covers certain telecommunications gear and services from Huawei and ZTE, as well as video surveillance equipment from major Chinese suppliers including Hikvision,... https://www.scmp.com/trump-signs-bill-banning-us-government-using-huawei-zte-products/article/2159565?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/trump-signs-bill-banning-us-government-using-huawei-zte-products/article/2159565?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:15:30 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS US President Donald Trump has officially banned the US government from using the majority of products made by Chinese telecoms makers Huawei Technologies and ZTE. The ban was part of the bigger Defense Authorization Act signed by the president on Monday. It will apply to US government agencies as well as their contractors. The act covers certain telecommunications gear and services from Huawei and ZTE, as well as video surveillance equipment from major... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028735/trump-signs-bill-banning-us-government-using-huawei-zte-products?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028735/trump-signs-bill-banning-us-government-using-huawei-zte-products?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:15:30 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Unboxing videos usually appear online only once a product has hit the market, but for the new Xiaomi Pocophone F1 they seem to have come early. The leak -- spotted by Slashleaks -- reveals pretty much all there is to know about the phone. And it looks like it’s a decent phone with premium specs at an affordable price. It sports 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 -- the same one found in Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Xiaomi’s... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028726/leaks-leave-little-reveal-about-xiaomis-pocophone-f1?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028726/leaks-leave-little-reveal-about-xiaomis-pocophone-f1?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:02:38 +0000 Unboxing videos usually appear online only once a product has hit the market, but for the new Xiaomi Pocophone F1 they seem to have come early. The leak -- spotted by Slashleaks -- reveals pretty much all there is to know about the phone. And it looks like it’s a decent phone with premium specs at an affordable price. It sports 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 -- the same one found in Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and Xiaomi’s own flagship phone the Mi 8. Camera wise,... https://www.scmp.com/leaks-leave-little-reveal-about-xiaomis-pocophone-f1/article/2158904?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/leaks-leave-little-reveal-about-xiaomis-pocophone-f1/article/2158904?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Aug 2018 09:02:38 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Palm -- the iconic brand that was the forerunner to the modern smartphone as we know it -- is reportedly set to return with a new smartphone. Android Authority reports that a new Palm phone called the Pepito is expected to launch in the second half of 2018, after it was spotted in several regulatory filings. Among the few things we know so far are that it will run on Android 8.1 and won’t support 5Ghz Wi-Fi -- meaning it’s likely to be a budget... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028721/palm-attempting-comeback-signs-point-yes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028721/palm-attempting-comeback-signs-point-yes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:15 +0000 Palm -- the iconic brand that was the forerunner to the modern smartphone as we know it -- is reportedly set to return with a new smartphone. Android Authority reports that a new Palm phone called the Pepito is expected to launch in the second half of 2018, after it was spotted in several regulatory filings. Among the few things we know so far are that it will run on Android 8.1 and won’t support 5Ghz Wi-Fi -- meaning it’s likely to be a budget handset. The Palm brand was acquired by Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/palm-attempting-comeback-signs-point-yes/article/2158736?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/palm-attempting-comeback-signs-point-yes/article/2158736?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Aug 2018 10:00:15 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Asus is bringing its $110 Android Go phone to the US. At first blush, it might seem like a strange decision to bring a budget smartphone to a market that sells more phones over $500 than anywhere else. But, it also kind of makes sense: the phones offer an affordable alternative for those who don’t need all the bells and whistles. Android Go, a stripped-down version of Android, is designed to run on low-end smartphones with less processing power. The... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028717/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028717/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:42:12 +0000 Asus is bringing its $110 Android Go phone to the US. At first blush, it might seem like a strange decision to bring a budget smartphone to a market that sells more phones over $500 than anywhere else. But, it also kind of makes sense: the phones offer an affordable alternative for those who don’t need all the bells and whistles. Android Go, a stripped-down version of Android, is designed to run on low-end smartphones with less processing power. The ZenFone Live L1 comes with a 5.5-inch screen,... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release/article/2158564?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/asus-110-android-go-phone-gets-us-release/article/2158564?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Aug 2018 09:42:12 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS There’s a new VR headset in town and it’s got the Oculus Go -- and by extension Xiaomi -- in its sights. Released by Chinese company Pico, the Goblin 2 looks pretty much the same as the Xiaomi and Facebook headset that was announced at CES this year: a no-frills rectangular headset, straps to hold it in place and a small handheld controller. Despite small cosmetic differences such as the Goblin 2’s slightly darker shade of grey, they’re designed to... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028716/chinese-company-pico-releases-new-standalone-vr-headset?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028716/chinese-company-pico-releases-new-standalone-vr-headset?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:16:19 +0000 There’s a new VR headset in town and it’s got the Oculus Go -- and by extension Xiaomi -- in its sights. Released by Chinese company Pico, the Goblin 2 looks pretty much the same as the Xiaomi and Facebook headset that was announced at CES this year: a no-frills rectangular headset, straps to hold it in place and a small handheld controller. Despite small cosmetic differences such as the Goblin 2’s slightly darker shade of grey, they’re designed to deliver essentially the same experience. That... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/chinese-company-pico-releases-new-standalone-vr-headset/article/2158386?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/chinese-company-pico-releases-new-standalone-vr-headset/article/2158386?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Aug 2018 10:16:19 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Google is planning to launch its Drive and Docs products in China, adding to a growing list of services it wants to offer in the world’s biggest internet market. Bloomberg reports that the company has been in talks with Chinese internet giant Tencent and others to help it deliver those services through Chinese-based servers, according to people familiar with the situation. Apple’s iCloud change in China isn’t a change at all. Here’s why. Under Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028710/google-drive-and-docs-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028710/google-drive-and-docs-china?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:16:33 +0000 Google is planning to launch its Drive and Docs products in China, adding to a growing list of services it wants to offer in the world’s biggest internet market. Bloomberg reports that the company has been in talks with Chinese internet giant Tencent and others to help it deliver those services through Chinese-based servers, according to people familiar with the situation.   Under Chinese law, data must be held on domestically-run servers. Apple has a similar arrangement with a local firm to... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/google-drive-and-docs-china/article/2158441?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/google-drive-and-docs-china/article/2158441?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:16:33 +0000 Huawei's budget smartphone brand Honor has announced its latest model -- and it's making it clear that it thinks bigger is most definitely better. The Note 10 sports an almost 7-inch display, nudging the phone into the territory of a tablet -- and a signal, one analyst tells us, of the future direction for smartphones in the coming years. ​ For comparison, iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 both have 5.8-inch displays. Thanks to its almost bezel-less design, the phone’s dimensions are actually... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/honor-unveils-new-smartphone-massive-7-inch-screen/article/2157722?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/honor-unveils-new-smartphone-massive-7-inch-screen/article/2157722?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:15:45 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Huawei's budget smartphone brand Honor has announced its latest model -- and it's making it clear that it thinks bigger is most definitely better. The Note 10 sports an almost 7-inch display, nudging the phone into the territory of a tablet -- and a signal, one analyst tells us, of the future direction for smartphones in the coming years. ​ For comparison, iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 both have 5.8-inch displays. Thanks to its almost bezel-less... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028694/huaweis-honor-unveils-new-smartphone-massive-7-inch-screen?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028694/huaweis-honor-unveils-new-smartphone-massive-7-inch-screen?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:15:45 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS First everyone wanted dual cameras. Then the notch was the thing all smartphones had to have. Now it looks like everyone wants to make a foldable phone. Xiaomi is reportedly developing a phone with a foldable design, according to South Korean tech site Etnews, joining Huawei, Samsung and Oppo in the race to build it first. (Of course, all of them are behind ZTE, which released the foldable Axon M last year.) Huawei and Samsung race to build a foldable... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028689/xiaomi-may-release-foldable-phone-2019?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028689/xiaomi-may-release-foldable-phone-2019?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:39:21 +0000 First everyone wanted dual cameras. Then the notch was the thing all smartphones had to have. Now it looks like everyone wants to make a foldable phone. Xiaomi is reportedly developing a phone with a foldable design, according to South Korean tech site Etnews, joining Huawei, Samsung and Oppo in the race to build it first. (Of course, all of them are behind ZTE, which released the foldable Axon M last year.)   The publication says that unlike Huawei and Samsung’s “in-folding design”, Xiaomi will... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/xiaomi-may-release-foldable-phone-2019/article/2157588?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/xiaomi-may-release-foldable-phone-2019/article/2157588?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:39:21 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Didi Chuxing has announced that it employs 3.9 million military veterans as drivers -- a sizeable figure considering there are only about 750,000 Uber drivers total in the United States. In a report, the company -- sometimes referred to as the Uber of China -- said the total figure represents almost 7 percent of the 57 million veterans in China. Didi says this figure is proof the sharing economy can help veterans find work once they have finished their... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028683/chinese-ride-sharing-giant-didi-employs-millions-veterans-and-they-get?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028683/chinese-ride-sharing-giant-didi-employs-millions-veterans-and-they-get?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:15:15 +0000 Didi Chuxing has announced that it employs 3.9 million military veterans as drivers -- a sizeable figure considering there are only about 750,000 Uber drivers total in the United States. In a report, the company -- sometimes referred to as the Uber of China -- said the total figure represents almost 7 percent of the 57 million veterans in China. Didi says this figure is proof the sharing economy can help veterans find work once they have finished their military service, according to the South... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/chinese-ride-sharing-giant-didi-employs-almost-4-million-veterans-and-they-get-lot-five-star-ratings/article/2157385?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/chinese-ride-sharing-giant-didi-employs-almost-4-million-veterans-and-they-get-lot-five-star-ratings/article/2157385?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:15:15 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS We’re continually surprised by the number of things Xiaomi sells in its stores: Air purifiers, TVs, toy robots, scooters… oh, and of course, smartphones. Even by those standards, their latest addition really stands out, because they’ve just added a 25 piece furniture set. While still technically part of the Xiaomi family, it will actually be sold under the company’s MIJIA sub-brand, which includes products that are made by companies that partner with... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028678/xiaomi-sells-furniture-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028678/xiaomi-sells-furniture-now?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:14:09 +0000 We’re continually surprised by the number of things Xiaomi sells in its stores: Air purifiers, TVs, toy robots, scooters… oh, and of course, smartphones. Even by those standards, their latest addition really stands out, because they’ve just added a 25 piece furniture set. While still technically part of the Xiaomi family, it will actually be sold under the company’s MIJIA sub-brand, which includes products that are made by companies that partner with Xiaomi. It’s part of Xiaomi’s ecosystem,... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/xiaomi-sells-furniture-now/article/2157094?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/xiaomi-sells-furniture-now/article/2157094?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Jul 2018 11:14:09 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS VLC -- a popular free and open-source media player -- will no longer be available for download on new Huawei devices, after the company behind the popular software blacklisted their phones. VLC’s parent company VideoLAN said the decision came after a number of VLC users started leaving negative reviews on the Play Store complaining of “audio playback issues”. And while those consumers seemed to blame VLC -- VideoLAN said it was actually the Chinese... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028673/vlc-bans-huawei-phones-downloading-its-app-after-users-started-leaving?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028673/vlc-bans-huawei-phones-downloading-its-app-after-users-started-leaving?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:41:10 +0000 VLC -- a popular free and open-source media player -- will no longer be available for download on new Huawei devices, after the company behind the popular software blacklisted their phones. VLC’s parent company VideoLAN said the decision came after a number of VLC users started leaving negative reviews on the Play Store complaining of “audio playback issues”. And while those consumers seemed to blame VLC -- VideoLAN said it was actually the Chinese smartphone maker’s “ridiculous policy of... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/vlc-bans-huawei-phones-downloading-its-app-after-users-started-leaving-bad-reviews/article/2156915?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/vlc-bans-huawei-phones-downloading-its-app-after-users-started-leaving-bad-reviews/article/2156915?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:41:10 +0000 It’s such a common sight on the web you might not think twice about the little drop-down menu that allows you to select a country. But this small element is at the heart of a dispute between China and the West -- leaving some major companies caught in the crossfire. American Airlines has become the latest airline to change how its website refers to Taiwan -- a move that other airlines are expected to follow before a final deadline imposed by Beijing of July 25. It's in response to demands from... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/what-drop-down-website-menu-says-about-chinas-increasing-power/article/2156730?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/what-drop-down-website-menu-says-about-chinas-increasing-power/article/2156730?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:00:15 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS It’s such a common sight on the web you might not think twice about the little drop-down menu that allows you to select a country. But this small element is at the heart of a dispute between China and the West -- leaving some major companies caught in the crossfire. American Airlines has become the latest airline to change how its website refers to Taiwan -- a move that other airlines are expected to follow before a final deadline imposed by Beijing of... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028667/what-drop-down-website-menu-says-about-chinas-increasing-power?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028667/what-drop-down-website-menu-says-about-chinas-increasing-power?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Jul 2018 11:00:15 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Chinese consumers will soon be able to access WebMD’s health content after it signed a content-licensing deal with Tencent -- meaning close to one billion people will be able to search what their aches and pain might mean. The deal will cover articles, videos and slideshows and will focus on illnesses that are more relevant to Chinese people, according to the Wall Street Journal. One of those is lung cancer, which has seen a sharp increase in cases over... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028663/webmd-deal-means-doctor-wechat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028663/webmd-deal-means-doctor-wechat?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:15:45 +0000 Chinese consumers will soon be able to access WebMD’s health content after it signed a content-licensing deal with Tencent -- meaning close to one billion people will be able to search what their aches and pain might mean. The deal will cover articles, videos and slideshows and will focus on illnesses that are more relevant to Chinese people, according to the Wall Street Journal. One of those is lung cancer, which has seen a sharp increase in cases over the past 10-15 years. For WebMD the move... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/webmd-deal-means-doctor-wechat/article/2156643?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/webmd-deal-means-doctor-wechat/article/2156643?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:15:45 +0000 Some people use cryptocurrencies as a way of transferring digital assets. Now, people in China are turning to them in an attempt to evade the snooping eyes of the country’s censors. ​ It all started last week when the food and drug administration of the northeastern province of Jilin announced that a major drug maker had been supplying inferior vaccines that were given to babies as young as three months’ old. The story struck a chord with many Chinese, sick of a system they see as tainted by... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/chinas-netizens-use-blockchain-spread-censored-news/article/2156580?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/chinas-netizens-use-blockchain-spread-censored-news/article/2156580?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:07:25 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Some people use cryptocurrencies as a way of transferring digital assets. Now, people in China are turning to them in an attempt to evade the snooping eyes of the country’s censors. ​ It all started last week when the food and drug administration of the northeastern province of Jilin announced that a major drug maker had been supplying inferior vaccines that were given to babies as young as three months’ old. The story struck a chord with many Chinese,... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028662/chinas-netizens-use-blockchain-spread-censored-news?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028662/chinas-netizens-use-blockchain-spread-censored-news?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Jul 2018 11:07:25 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS First, there were autonomous cars. Now, there are autonomous… submarines? China is developing a fleet of unmanned submarines that could be used for everything from surveillance to attacking other ships and subs. The “autonomous robotic submarines” -- essentially large underwater drones -- may be roaming the world’s oceans in the 2020s, according to the South China Morning Post. ​ The seas have become the new “playground of the superpowers” thanks to... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028660/china-developing-fleet-unmanned-ai-subs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028660/china-developing-fleet-unmanned-ai-subs?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:14:22 +0000 First, there were autonomous cars. Now, there are autonomous… submarines? China is developing a fleet of unmanned submarines that could be used for everything from surveillance to attacking other ships and subs. The “autonomous robotic submarines” -- essentially large underwater drones -- may be roaming the world’s oceans in the 2020s, according to the South China Morning Post. ​ The seas have become the new “playground of the superpowers” thanks to vast amounts of untapped natural resources... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/china-developing-fleet-unmanned-ai-subs/article/2156382?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/china-developing-fleet-unmanned-ai-subs/article/2156382?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:14:22 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS HMD Global -- the company that now produces Nokia phones -- is sticking with the notch trend for its latest phone, the X5.  Announced on Twitter by the company’s chief product officer Juho Sarvikas, the X5 looks quite similar to the phone that started the notch trend -- the iPhone X -- albeit with a sizeable bezel at the bottom of the device. We announced #NokiaX5 today in China. Powered by #Mediatek #HelioP60 delivering extreme performance and... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028646/new-nokia-x5-kind-looks-iphone-x-bottom-bezel?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028646/new-nokia-x5-kind-looks-iphone-x-bottom-bezel?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jul 2018 10:18:14 +0000 HMD Global -- the company that now produces Nokia phones -- is sticking with the notch trend for its latest phone, the X5.  Announced on Twitter by the company’s chief product officer Juho Sarvikas, the X5 looks quite similar to the phone that started the notch trend -- the iPhone X -- albeit with a sizeable bezel at the bottom of the device. We announced #NokiaX5 today in China. Powered by #Mediatek #HelioP60 delivering extreme performance and dedicated multi-core AI processing unit at... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/new-nokia-x5-kind-looks-iphone-x-bottom-bezel/article/2155917?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/new-nokia-x5-kind-looks-iphone-x-bottom-bezel/article/2155917?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 19 Jul 2018 10:18:14 +0000 China is a big fan of the World Cup -- with more than 4.3 billion individual views of Russia 2018 matches on just one streaming platform. That figure -- announced on microblogging site Weibo by Migu Video, a subsidiary of state-owned telecommunication company China Mobile -- included 200 million views of the final between France of Croatia. The other official streaming platform -- Youku -- announced that more than 180 million viewers had watched on its platform, with 24 million watching the... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/short-video-real-winner-chinas-world-cup-viewers-reach-new-heights/article/2155738?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/short-video-real-winner-chinas-world-cup-viewers-reach-new-heights/article/2155738?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:50:39 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS China is a big fan of the World Cup -- with more than 4.3 billion individual views of Russia 2018 matches on just one streaming platform. That figure -- announced on microblogging site Weibo by Migu Video, a subsidiary of state-owned telecommunication company China Mobile -- included 200 million views of the final between France of Croatia. The other official streaming platform -- Youku -- announced that more than 180 million viewers had watched on its... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028643/short-video-real-winner-chinas-world-cup-viewers-reach-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3028643/short-video-real-winner-chinas-world-cup-viewers-reach-new-heights?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:50:39 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Cryptocurrency may be banned in China, but there’s a blockchain boom of sorts happening right now. The number of companies with “blockchain” in their name soared in the first seven months of the year, with 4,000 companies registered from January to July 16 -- that’s six times as many compared to the entire year before, according to the South China Morning Post. In comparison, the US has only 817 -- about a fifth of the number in China. The China... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028638/china-sees-spike-companies-blockchain-their-name?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028638/china-sees-spike-companies-blockchain-their-name?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:00:30 +0000 Cryptocurrency may be banned in China, but there’s a blockchain boom of sorts happening right now. The number of companies with “blockchain” in their name soared in the first seven months of the year, with 4,000 companies registered from January to July 16 -- that’s six times as many compared to the entire year before, according to the South China Morning Post. In comparison, the US has only 817 -- about a fifth of the number in China. The China Internet Report 2018 highlights how heavily the... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-sees-spike-companies-blockchain-their-name/article/2155667?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-sees-spike-companies-blockchain-their-name/article/2155667?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:00:30 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Huawei sub-brand Honor is planning to release a Rolls Royce Edition of its upcoming phablet the Note 10, becoming the latest Chinese smartphone maker to partner with a luxury car brand in a bid to stand out. Sid Tech World reports that the Honor Note 10 Rolls Royce Edition will come in “Mirror Silver” and is engraved with the famous double-R Logo. But it will reportedly come at a premium, with a price tag close to US$1,500 -- a full $500 more than the... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028634/honor-note-10-rolls-royce-edition-leaks-online?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028634/honor-note-10-rolls-royce-edition-leaks-online?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:30:45 +0000 Huawei sub-brand Honor is planning to release a Rolls Royce Edition of its upcoming phablet the Note 10, becoming the latest Chinese smartphone maker to partner with a luxury car brand in a bid to stand out. Sid Tech World reports that the Honor Note 10 Rolls Royce Edition will come in “Mirror Silver” and is engraved with the famous double-R Logo. But it will reportedly come at a premium, with a price tag close to US$1,500 -- a full $500 more than the iPhone X. For that price, you get the Kirin... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/honor-note-10-rolls-royce-edition-leaks-online/article/2155443?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/honor-note-10-rolls-royce-edition-leaks-online/article/2155443?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:30:45 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 leaked in a series of photos and videos -- suggesting that the company will deliver a mid-range phablet with a massive 6.9-inch display. ​ To get an idea of how big that is, both the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 have 5.8-inch displays. GizomoChina reports that a photo purporting to be of the device’s “About” screen shows it will be powered by the Snapdragon 636 -- the same chipset that powers Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro --... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028632/photos-xiaomi-mi-max-3-leaked-online-show-giant-display?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028632/photos-xiaomi-mi-max-3-leaked-online-show-giant-display?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:20:22 +0000 The upcoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 leaked in a series of photos and videos -- suggesting that the company will deliver a mid-range phablet with a massive 6.9-inch display. ​ To get an idea of how big that is, both the iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy S9 have 5.8-inch displays. GizomoChina reports that a photo purporting to be of the device’s “About” screen shows it will be powered by the Snapdragon 636 -- the same chipset that powers Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro -- a clear step below the Snapdragon 845 found... https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/photos-xiaomi-mi-max-3-leaked-online-show-giant-display/article/2155392?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/big-guns/photos-xiaomi-mi-max-3-leaked-online-show-giant-display/article/2155392?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jul 2018 10:20:22 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Got a Segway but run out of fun things to do with it? Well, now you can live out all your Mario Kart fantasies in real life, thanks to a new kit that Segway’s owner Ninebot teased on Chinese microblog Weibo. ​ As you can see in the pictures, it retrofits a Segway scooter with rear wheels. It also adds a chassis, as well as a front bumper and steering wheel. ​ According to Chinese-language media, the kit will also come with electric brakes and run-flat... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028629/segways-can-transform-go-karts-new-kit-xiaomi-partner-ninebot?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028629/segways-can-transform-go-karts-new-kit-xiaomi-partner-ninebot?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:45:00 +0000 Got a Segway but run out of fun things to do with it? Well, now you can live out all your Mario Kart fantasies in real life, thanks to a new kit that Segway’s owner Ninebot teased on Chinese microblog Weibo. ​ As you can see in the pictures, it retrofits a Segway scooter with rear wheels. It also adds a chassis, as well as a front bumper and steering wheel. ​ According to Chinese-language media, the kit will also come with electric brakes and run-flat tires. Both the seat and steering wheel can... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/segways-can-transform-go-karts-new-kit-xiaomi-partner-ninebot/article/2155134?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/segways-can-transform-go-karts-new-kit-xiaomi-partner-ninebot/article/2155134?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:45:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Apple is a notoriously secretive company. And for good reason: As the biggest company to ever exist, it wants to guard its next big product. But sometimes we get a sneak peek into what that next thing might be. In this case, it’s the company’s Project Titan -- its autonomous driving initiative. How did we find out about it? It all happened when a former Apple employee was arrested as he was about to board a flight from the US to China, accused of... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028626/alleged-theft-ex-apple-employee-gives-insight-companys-secretive-self?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028626/alleged-theft-ex-apple-employee-gives-insight-companys-secretive-self?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:09:39 +0000 Apple is a notoriously secretive company. And for good reason: As the biggest company to ever exist, it wants to guard its next big product. But sometimes we get a sneak peek into what that next thing might be. In this case, it’s the company’s Project Titan -- its autonomous driving initiative. How did we find out about it? It all happened when a former Apple employee was arrested as he was about to board a flight from the US to China, accused of stealing sensitive information from the company’s... https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/alleged-theft-ex-apple-employee-gives-insight-companys-secretive-self-driving-car-project/article/2154742?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/future-tech/alleged-theft-ex-apple-employee-gives-insight-companys-secretive-self-driving-car-project/article/2154742?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:09:39 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS China may have the most internet users in the world, but its average broadband internet speed is just 2.4Mbps -- putting it in 141st place among 200 countries tested, according to a new report. By contrast, the United States is the 20th-fastest country, with an average broadband speed of nearly 26Mbps. The report -- based on data from M-Lab, a partnership between Google Open Source Research, Princeton University's PlanetLab and others -- ran 163 million... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028625/why-china-lags-behind-global-broadband-speed-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3028625/why-china-lags-behind-global-broadband-speed-ranking?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:51:31 +0000 China may have the most internet users in the world, but its average broadband internet speed is just 2.4Mbps -- putting it in 141st place among 200 countries tested, according to a new report. By contrast, the United States is the 20th-fastest country, with an average broadband speed of nearly 26Mbps. The report -- based on data from M-Lab, a partnership between Google Open Source Research, Princeton University's PlanetLab and others -- ran 163 million individual speed tests in 200... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/why-china-lags-behind-global-broadband-speed-ranking/article/2154971?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/why-china-lags-behind-global-broadband-speed-ranking/article/2154971?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:51:31 +0000