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The Story of Macau: A Chronicle of Kinship and Transformation
Phoebe Zhang Many literary works recollect the history of Mainland and Macau’s friendship; none are as extensive when it comes to highlighting the deep historical, political, and cultural bonds between the two regions as the six-book series, The Story of Macau. Therefore, after working on this journalistic collection with my grandfather, Yushu Zhang, a journalist…
Google Invests 250MillioninCaliforniaNewsMedia,With70 Million for AI Development
August 23, 2024 – According to Politico, Google has reached an agreement with California legislators, committing to provide $250 million in funding to news organizations across the state. This move is aimed at averting the passage of a potentially damaging state bill. The report indicates that 180millionofthefundswillbeallocatedtoCalifornianewsmedia,excludingbroadcastingcompanies,whiletheremaining70 million will be invested in artificial intelligence resources…
SpaceX Adds New Tower at Starship Base, Mars Dream Moves Closer
August 23, 2024 – SpaceX has recently announced the completion of the capping process for the second Starship launch tower at its Starbase, located in South Texas. Remarkably, this significant milestone was achieved in just 41 days. In addition to this progress, SpaceX is gearing up for the launch of two manned Crew Dragon spacecrafts…
Nepal Revives TikTok, Tasks It With Boosting Tourism and Education
August 23, 2024 – According to a report by Kathmandu Post, the Nepalese government has lifted the ban on TikTok, which had been in place for nearly nine months. Prithvi Subba Gurun, the Minister of Communications and Information Technology of Nepal, stated, “The government has decided to allow TikTok to resume operations, subject to certain…
Apple iPhone Dominates with 51% Share in Global Mobile Programmatic Ads, Samsung, Huawei, and Xiaomi Strive to Catch Up
August 22, 2024 – According to a report released by market research firm Pixalate on August 21st, Apple has secured the top spot in the global mobile programmatic advertising market, capturing a significant 51% share of voice (SOV). Programmatic advertising, a term explained in the report, refers to the utilization of advertising technology for the…
iCloud Tops Apple Subscriptions in the US, Used by Nearly 2/3 of Users
August 22, 2024 – According to a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), paid iCloud storage remains the most popular Apple subscription service in the United States. The report indicates that nearly two-thirds (64%) of American Apple users have opted for paid iCloud storage, surpassing other services such as Apple Music, Apple TV+,…
Global Computing Consortium Paves Way for Sustainable Digitalization
On June 26, 2024, global technology providers, manufacturers, system integrators, enterprise users, and research institutes established the Global Computing Consortium (GCC). The GCC aims to empower the digital and intelligent society through state-of-the-art computing, with the principles of “Openness, Innovation, Collaboration, Win-Win,” at its heart. It is committed to fostering open innovation in the computing…
DJI Rumored to Enter Mirrorless Camera Market, Major Announcement Expected in September
August 20, 2024 – According to reports from sonyalpharumors, two “trusted sources” have hinted that DJI may announce some significant news in September. While the specifics remain unknown, there is a speculation that it could be a new mirrorless product, which would put DJI in more direct competition with industry giants like Sony, Canon, and…
Rocket Test Ends in Flames: Engine Explosion at UK Spaceport
August 20, 2024 – On August 19th, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported that a rocket launch test conducted at the newly established SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands of the United Kingdom ended in failure. The rocket’s engine exploded, resulting in a massive fireball that engulfed the launch site. According to the report, the…
Apple Rumored to Launch Dual-Version AirPods 4 Next Month, Including Model with Semi-In-Ear Active Noise Cancellation
August 19, 2024 – According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, who mentioned in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Apple is expected to release the AirPods 4 next month. These upcoming headphones are rumored to come in two distinct versions, each designed to replace the currently available AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, respectively….