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SCI & TECH3d agoAI glasses as travel guides? Cheaper in China, but technical hitches slow adoptionArtificial intelligence-powered glasses can act as tour guides, snap photos hands-free and translate foreign languages. The devices also sell at relatively affordable prices in China. But are they the perfect travel companion? Not yet. AI glasses were slowly catching on with travellers as the technology improved and more devices entered the market, analysts said, but technical hitches were slowing mass adoption of the smartphone-linked gear that could be worn like ordinary spectacles. “They can...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d ago"I am not a robot": Zverev's fatigue and Davidovich's surprise at the Shanghai Masters 1000El alemán, segundo del ranking mundial pero que cerrará el año como número 1, cayó en tres sets ante el español, que buscará su primer título Masters 1000.“Lo primero que se te cansa en el tenis son los ojos”, explicó tras la derrota.Clarín
MILITARY3d agoNorth Korea Tests AI - Assisted Torpedo System : KCNAdeccanchronicle.com · India
HEALTH3d agoNursery owner in China jailed for life after hundreds of children poisonedBBC World
SCI & TECH3d agoAI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debateHong Kong’s legislature has for the first time used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse lawmakers’ remarks during a three-day debate on the city’s first five-year plan and the latest annual policy address, with talent and the Northern Metropolis emerging as the most-discussed topics. Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said on Saturday that an overview of the six-session debate had been produced using AI. The session on improving livelihood protections drew the largest number...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT3d agoChina vows effective measures to deter any sabotaging moves in South China SeaChina has vowed to implement effective measures to deter any sabotaging actions in the South China Sea. This signals heightened assertiveness and potential for conflict in the disputed waters.en.people.cn · China
WORLD3d agoJapan Says Hosting Record Number Of ForeignersJapanese businesses have urged the government to come up with a comprehensive policy to support foreign residents. The post Japan Says Hosting Record Number Of Foreigners appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS3d agoCorrupt officials have nowhere to hide, China’s anti-graft watchdog warnsThere is “no way out” for corrupt officials no matter how senior they are, China’s top anti-corruption watchdog has warned following the downfall of a former big-city mayor who survived numerous previous scandals. This week, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) announced both the probe into Huang Qifan, the former mayor of Chongqing, and the expulsion of a senior figure in Sichuan province. On Saturday, the commission said these developments showed the party’s “unwavering...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoDavidovich surprises world number 1 Zverev and reaches the final of the Shanghai MastersEl malagueño y el joven de 20 años se verán las caras en la final del Master 1000, donde nunca ha vencido un español. Jódar terminó venciendo al ruso con un 6-3 6-4 LeerEl Mundo
BUSINESS3d agoSolar power booms in Philippines as war on Iran spikes energy costsWith Southeast Asia's largest electricity bills rising even higher, Filipinos invest in rooftop panels.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoChinaAid raises alarm over imprisoned Chinese pastor's health as family seeks answersChinaAid founder Bob Fu says reports of Pastor Wang Yi's advanced liver cancer in a Chinese prison are credible but cannot be independently verified.Fox News World
WORLD3d agoStrangers and railway staff help Chinese couple bring quintuplets home by trainWhen a couple from Xinjiang took their quintuplets home on a 36-hour train journey, the babies became favourites of both the train crew and fellow passengers, who took turns caring for them. The five babies were born on February 26 at a major hospital in Wuhan, in central China’s Hubei province. Their father, known as Abu, and their mother, Dili, are both from Hotan in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region. The 24-year-old mother conceived naturally despite having previously been diagnosed with...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoIs China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?In Shenzhen, drones are banned, shiny new hotels have opened their doors and taxi drivers are carrying devices that can translate nearly 150 languages. Since President Xi Jinping announced last year that China’s southern tech hub would host Apec meetings in November, the city has done all it can to get ready under the watchful eyes of the local, provincial and national authorities. While every Apec summit draws the world’s attention, this year’s edition is considered to be especially high-stakes...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoMan arrested for alleged HK$450,000 theft of wife’s Chanel and Hermes bags, RolexHong Kong police have arrested the husband of a 34-year-old woman for allegedly stealing luxury goods worth HK$450,000 (US$57,700) from her at home. The woman, surnamed Chan, reported the case to police at around 8.30am on Saturday morning at their home in the Ocean One residential development in Yau Tong. According to police, Chan suspected that her 40-year-old husband, surnamed Lam, had stolen goods worth HK$450,000 in total. The items involved were Chanel and Hermes bags worth HK$300,000 and...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoLanguage matters in Hong Kong’s birth rate debate, not just moneyWhen Hong Kong debates how to raise its birth rate, the conversation usually revolves around money: bigger baby bonuses, tax concessions, housing support, cheaper childcare and so on. These economic measures are necessary. Lowering the cost of raising a child removes some real and immediate barriers. However, there is another, lesser-known factor that works more subtly and implicitly. It comes not from economics but from the structure of the language or languages we speak each day. Consider a...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoChina calls for joint efforts to address risks , challenges in nuclear field - XinhuaChina is advocating for international collaboration to tackle risks and challenges within the nuclear field. This initiative underscores the importance of global cooperation on nuclear safety and security.english.news.cn
BUSINESS3d agoReporter’s notebook: Kimi’s AI credit card turns spending into computing quotas – with limitsChina’s artificial intelligence companies have spent years persuading consumers to pay for their technology. Now, Moonshot AI, the start-up behind Kimi, is taking a different approach: offering AI computing benefits through a credit card. The company has teamed up with the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) and American Express for what it calls “the world’s first AI native credit card”. After getting one for myself, the experience offered an intriguing way to bring AI services into everyday...South China Morning Post
HEALTH3d agoLandmark China trial gets 84% efficacy in treating cancer with cue from waste water techFor patients with advanced, metastatic cancer that has progressed despite systemic therapy – options remain critically limited. Now, Chinese scientists are pointing to an unconventional therapeutic agent – the element iron. This idea originated in industrial waste water treatment: iron can react with hydrogen peroxide to generate hydroxyl radicals, which degrade various organic and toxic molecules in waste water. Chinese scientists wanted to treat malignant tumours the way they treat waste water...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoNorth Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo systemIt comes after North Korea tested two types of underwater-launched strategic cruise missiles on Wednesday as part of what is believed to be a push to bolster its naval capabilities.EuroNews [en]
CYBERBREAKING3d agoPolice receive over 100 reports about credit card charges for iPhone Duo pre-ordersHong Kong police have received more than 100 reports of unauthorised credit card transactions related to pre-orders of Apple’s latest iPhone model, the South China Morning Post has learned. Apple began its online pre-orders for its foldable iPhone Duo on Friday at 8pm, and complaints about suspicious transactions began to appear on social media overnight. Some credit card users claimed duplicate or unauthorised purchases of the new model. A source said the transactions involved a few million...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoKorea expresses regret over Japan PM offering to controversial war shrineKorea has expressed regret regarding an offering made by Japan's Prime Minister to a controversial war shrine. This indicates ongoing diplomatic tension and historical grievances between the two nations.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
BUSINESS3d agoBank of Japan Ties Further Rate Moves to Economic and Financial ConditionsThe Bank of Japan has stated that its future interest rate decisions will be linked to prevailing economic and financial conditions. This indicates a policy of data-driven monetary adjustments.econotimes.com · United States
BUSINESS3d agoUS envoy highlights role of Korean investment in creating American jobsA US envoy emphasized that investment from Korea is important for generating jobs in America. This highlights positive economic cooperation between the two countries.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea
MILITARY3d agoN . Korea tests new precision - guided torpedo using AI : KCNAkoreatimes.co.kr · South Korea