Soaring Oil Prices Spark BYD Frenzy in Australia: Sales Staff Grapple with Delivery Woes
March 31, 2026 – As the escalating situation in the Middle East triggers a global energy ripple effect, Australia is facing a severe fuel supply crisis. According to reports, the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a sharp surge in international oil prices. As a result, retail gasoline prices across multiple regions…
China’s Apollo Go Rolls Out Fully Driverless Commercial Taxis in Dubai
March 31, 2026 – Baidu’s self-driving taxi service, Apollo Go, has officially launched its fully driverless commercial operations in Dubai, marking a significant milestone as the city welcomes its first-ever fleet of autonomous taxis. The rollout is taking place in phases, with Apollo Go gradually deploying a fleet that aims to reach thousands of vehicles…
All 11 xAI Co-Founders Depart, Leaving Musk to Steer the Ship Alone
March 30, 2026 – Elon Musk, a pivotal figure in the artificial intelligence arena, has experienced a rollercoaster journey—from his foundational role and major financial support for OpenAI to his eventual split and the launch of xAI as a formidable competitor. Initially, Musk rallied a team of 11 co-founders for xAI, signaling his intent to…
Wang Xingxing’s Vision: Embodied AI’s ChatGPT Moment at 80-90% Task Success in Unfamiliar Settings
March 30, 2026 – At the 2026 China Internet Media Forum, Wang Xingxing, the founder and CEO of Unitree Technology, delivered a captivating speech titled “When Robots Take Over Our Screens”. During his talk, Wang addressed the current state of embodied artificial intelligence (AI), stating that it has not yet reached its tipping point. He…
Nokia Slashes Thousands of Jobs, Speeds Up Organizational Restructuring to Tackle Industry Downturn
March 30, 2026 – Global telecommunications behemoth Nokia has unveiled a major job – cutting initiative. The company announced that it will slash approximately 4,100 jobs globally in 2026. As part of its ongoing optimization and restructuring efforts, Nokia’s total workforce is set to shrink from 74,100 at the end of 2025 to 70,000. This…
China’s Humanoid Robots Enter Era of 10,000-Unit Mass Production with 30-Minute Assembly Time
March 30, 2026 – China’s humanoid robot sector has made a crucial leap towards large-scale mass production. The country’s first automated production line for humanoid robots, capable of producing over 10,000 units annually, was officially put into operation in Guangdong yesterday. This marks China’s pioneering entry into a new era of large-scale mass production in…
Sheikha Mayassa’s Grand Visit to JD Art Museum: Zhang Zetian & Xu Ran in Attendance
March 30, 2026 – A high – profile cultural and art exchange event has recently taken place in China, drawing significant attention from the art industry. Sheikha Mayassa, a prominent figure in the global art world and a core member of the Qatari royal family who also serves as the chairperson of the Qatar Museums…
DeepSeek Back Online After Over 12-Hour Outage Cripples Services
March 30, 2026 – DeepSeek’s servers are now back online, allowing users to resume their conversations through both the web platform and the mobile app without any issues. The service disruption began around 10 p.m. on March 29 and lasted for over 12 hours, causing widespread access problems across the platform. During this period, users…
Speed Surge: Wang Xingxing Claims Robots to Crush Human Half-Marathon Record Next Month
March 30, 2026 – At the 2026 China Online Media Forum, Wang Xingxing, the founder of Unitree Technology, made a bold announcement. He revealed that during the upcoming humanoid robot half – marathon event set to take place in Beijing’s Yizhuang on April 19, several humanoid robots are expected to finish the half – marathon…
First in Automotive Field: Li Auto’s Research on Mach 100 Chip Makes it to 2026 ISCA Industry Track
March 30, 2026 – Today, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, announced some exciting news. The research paper from Li Auto’s Mach 100 chip development team has been accepted by the 2026 ISCA Industry Track. Congratulations to Xie Yan and his team! This achievement marks a significant recognition from the world’s most authoritative academic…