CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the keynote address of Nvidia GTC in San Jose, California, on March 18, 2024. Photo: AP

Nvidia unveils new AI ‘superchip’ line-up Blackwell, succeeding dominant H100

The new Blackwell chips are made up of 208 billion transistors and will be able to link with other chips, making them much faster at handling AI models.

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Huawei injects fresh capital into investment subsidiary as growth resumes

The capital infusion could be a harbinger for Huawei’s increased pace of new investments this year, as the Chinese tech giant’s sales rose in 2023.

The capital infusion could be a harbinger for Huawei’s increased pace of new investments this year, as the Chinese tech giant’s sales rose in 2023.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:30PM

Damo Academy plans to launch latest RISC-V chip this year as chip demand grows

Damo Academy has showcased the next iteration of its RISC-V processor as demand for high-end semiconductors continues to grow in China.

Damo Academy has showcased the next iteration of its RISC-V processor as demand for high-end semiconductors continues to grow in China.

18 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM

Can ByteDance have its TikTok cake and eat it too?

Caught between demands from Washington and Beijing, ByteDance has chosen the route of resistance in the US.

Caught between demands from Washington and Beijing, ByteDance has chosen the route of resistance in the US.

16 Mar 2024 - 10:49AM

Tencent’s latest AI tool animates static images with simple prompts

Follow-Your-Click, developed with researchers from universities in Hong Kong and Beijing, turns images and simple text prompts into short video clips amid Sora hype.

Follow-Your-Click, developed with researchers from universities in Hong Kong and Beijing, turns images and simple text prompts into short video clips amid Sora hype.

15 Mar 2024 - 9:10PM

Opinion

US presidential candidates lack consistent attitude towards TikTok as legislation that would ban the app passes the House of Representatives. Amid widening technology gap, US must reflect on why an algorithm developed in China gained prominence within the American market.

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Huawei is getting more companies on board with its HarmonyOS mobile operating system, as tech firms like Alibaba, JD.com and Meituan work on native applications. Photo: Shutterstock

Alibaba brings 11 more apps to HarmonyOS as Huawei’s Android rival gains steam

Alibaba will develop native HarmonyOS applications for platforms including its Cainiao courier service and food delivery app Ele.me.

15 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

China said to fall short of matching US advances in AI amid major challenges

A presentation made to Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out major hurdles faced by the nation’s artificial-intelligence development initiatives.

A presentation made to Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out major hurdles faced by the nation’s artificial-intelligence development initiatives.

15 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

US TikTok ban bill is going nowhere fast in the Senate

US senators from both sides of the aisle swatted down the idea of fast-tracking legislation that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the video-sharing app within six months, reducing its prospects of becoming law.

US senators from both sides of the aisle swatted down the idea of fast-tracking legislation that would force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the video-sharing app within six months, reducing its prospects of becoming law.

15 Mar 2024 - 12:53PM

Apple buys AI start-up after being caught flat-footed by ChatGPT

One of DarwinAI’s core technologies is making artificial intelligence systems smaller and faster, which could help Apple run AI on devices.

One of DarwinAI’s core technologies is making artificial intelligence systems smaller and faster, which could help Apple run AI on devices.

15 Mar 2024 - 10:44AM

‘A great business’: ex-Trump Treasury chief Mnuchin seeks TikTok buyout bid

The move comes after the US House of Representatives passed a bill that gives Chinese owner ByteDance 6 months to divest the app or face a ban.

The move comes after the US House of Representatives passed a bill that gives Chinese owner ByteDance 6 months to divest the app or face a ban.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:49AM

EU investigates AliExpress over possible ‘dissemination of illegal content’

The European Commission also is looking into whether the company did enough to prevent minors from accessing pornographic material via its online marketplace.

The European Commission also is looking into whether the company did enough to prevent minors from accessing pornographic material via its online marketplace.

15 Mar 2024 - 1:16AM

Apple’s Vision Pro headset likely to face trademark issues in China

Apple could face trademark issues in China with Vision Pro headset, given that tech rival Huawei registered the name in 2021.

Apple could face trademark issues in China with Vision Pro headset, given that tech rival Huawei registered the name in 2021.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM

ByteDance invests in chip firm InnoStar as VR unit Pico faces Apple’s Vision Pro

ByteDance’s latest semiconductor-related investment shows the lengths being taken by the company to overcome the impact of tighter US tech sanctions on mainland China.

ByteDance’s latest semiconductor-related investment shows the lengths being taken by the company to overcome the impact of tighter US tech sanctions on mainland China.

14 Mar 2024 - 7:00PM

Foxconn expects big revenue jump in 2024 after slow start to the year

Foxconn’s new estimate is rosier than previous statements about ‘conservative and neutral’ expectations for 2024.

Foxconn’s new estimate is rosier than previous statements about ‘conservative and neutral’ expectations for 2024.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:26PM

New Microsoft product helps companies track hackers using AI

Copilot for Security is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to infuse its major product lines with AI tools from partner OpenAI and persuade corporate customers to buy subscriptions.

Copilot for Security is part of Microsoft's ongoing effort to infuse its major product lines with AI tools from partner OpenAI and persuade corporate customers to buy subscriptions.

14 Mar 2024 - 3:13PM

Retired SMIC veteran joins China’s top memory chip maker CXMT: report

Zhou Meisheng, formerly the executive vice-president of R&D at SMIC, is heading to CXMT according to report, in a move that could boost memory chip maker’s research efforts.

Zhou Meisheng, formerly the executive vice-president of R&D at SMIC, is heading to CXMT according to report, in a move that could boost memory chip maker’s research efforts.

14 Mar 2024 - 8:00AM

Ericsson denies exiting China despite losing ground to Huawei

The company noted in its most recent financial report that uncertainties in the Sino-Swedish relationship is a major business risk.

The company noted in its most recent financial report that uncertainties in the Sino-Swedish relationship is a major business risk.

13 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

Apple to expand applied research operations in Shanghai and Shenzhen

The US tech giant’s latest initiative shows that it remains committed to boosting capital spending in the world’s largest smartphone market, despite sluggish iPhone sales.

The US tech giant’s latest initiative shows that it remains committed to boosting capital spending in the world’s largest smartphone market, despite sluggish iPhone sales.

12 Mar 2024 - 7:30PM

Smartphone maker Xiaomi dials into China’s EV market with much-awaited SU7

The Chinese smartphone maker, which has started taking orders for its maiden EV model, will start deliveries on March 28. The market estimates the car to be priced from 200,000 yuan (US$27,865) to 370,000 yuan.

The Chinese smartphone maker, which has started taking orders for its maiden EV model, will start deliveries on March 28. The market estimates the car to be priced from 200,000 yuan (US$27,865) to 370,000 yuan.

12 Mar 2024 - 2:03PM

ChatGPT creator OpenAI slams Elon Musk’s claims as ‘incoherent’ in court filing

In its first legal response to Musk’s lawsuit, OpenAI said the tech billionaire’s allegations against it are ‘contrived’ and based on ‘the terms of his fictitious contract’ with the start-up.

In its first legal response to Musk’s lawsuit, OpenAI said the tech billionaire’s allegations against it are ‘contrived’ and based on ‘the terms of his fictitious contract’ with the start-up.

12 Mar 2024 - 1:23PM