China’s co-working unicorn URWork CEO Mao Daqing today said at the Summit of Influence Investment in Beijing that the fast-growing startup is all prepared to expand overseas. Even though its American rival WeWork has a firm ground in the sector, Mao remains optimistic about URWork’s global expansion. Launching its first overseas branch in Singapore this June, URWork […]
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You Need Three Talents In Vertical Robotics Company
Robotics companies in China have mostly focussed on developing home robots such as Rokid, Pudding and Alpha2 in the past year. With the further development of artificial intelligence, robotics company from various verticals have listed in China in the recent years, including TINAVI Medical Technologies Co., Ltd and Deep Ocean Technology Co. Ltd. Robotics professionals from different verticals have […]
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Video: Alibaba shows off face recognition at its cashier-less concept store
In China, the future of retail is already here. Alibaba Group launched its second Taobao Maker Festival on July 8th and introduced the Tao Café, an experimental cashier-less coffee shop driven by face recognition. Alibaba’s AI and data technologies have made it possible for customers to shop in this offline store without going through the time-consuming […]
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China looks to introduce real name registration for UAVs in face of booming industry
China’s civil aviation watchdog is about to introduce a real-name registration policy for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in a bid to address mounting concerns over drone threats to the country’s aviation safety and national security, local media is reporting (in Chinese). The civil use of drones has had a growing presence in China since 2011. […]
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Earliest Tesla Fatality Yet? Autopilot Blamed For Chinese Man’s Death
Footage revealed on Wednesday by Chinese state media revealed what may be the earliest ever fatality in a Tesla car using the autopilot function. A dashcam video recorded the Model S slamming full speed into the back of a road sweeping vehicle on an expressway 450 kilometers south of Beijing. The collision occurred on January 20th this year, […]
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Artificial intelligence is helping video platforms better monetize
While the use of online video has become an influential and effective way for advertisers and publishers to promote their products or services, the practice is also intrusiveness and lacks compelling features. The integration of artificial intelligence into online advertising is boosting video ad effectiveness while enhancing view experience, local media is reporting (in Chinese). […]
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Here’s how Chinese VCs are adapting to the ever-changing startup scene
China presents a fascinating nation for tech entrepreneurs. The speed at which China’s technology grows and transforms is perhaps the most important aspect in defining what’s happening in the country’s startup industry: The Middle Kingdom is now the second largest arena for entrepreneurship with one startup is set up every seven minutes. To highlight the changes, […]
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We tried Starbucks Roastery’s AR game, and this is what we think
The practice of drinking tea has a long history in China, having originated there during the Tang Dynasty. But in 2017, the practice of drinking coffee could be adding a new chapter to its history in China. For those living in Shanghai, last week’s WeChat Moments were filled with Shanghai locals posting pictures and selfies […]
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Alibaba vs JD: Getting Singles Day packages to your door
For the past few weeks, Chinese e-commerce titans have been racking their brains as the year’s largest shopping spree, Singles’ Day is fast approaching on November 11. This isn’t just a competition of who has the best marketing stunts or the biggest subsidies for vendors; the life and death of the online retailers also depend on those who deliver […]
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We went to Alibaba’s Computing Conference to check out the future of the Ali ecosystem
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba not only wants to be the best e-commerce player in the market, but also wants to deepen its technological prowess. At Alibaba’s annual Computing Conference 2017 held in Hangzhou on October 11th, not only did the company unveil its plans to invest $15 billion over the next 3 years in its R&D, […]
