Tobias

Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility director clarified the presence of Chery branding on “HUAWEI SOUND” audio system labels. This is standard practice in auto manufacturing for part identification and origin tracking, reflecting the collaboration between Huawei and Chery on Luxeed models. The dual-labeling approach helps with quality control and regulatory compliance, as Huawei (HW) supplies the audio components. Notably, the director’s Weibo account shows potential security issues.

A SpaceX Starship prototype exploded during a pre-flight static fire test, causing significant damage and raising concerns about the project’s timeline. The incident, the fourth major explosion this year, follows previous failures including fuel leaks, engine issues, and payload deployment problems. SpaceX confirmed the explosion, stating all personnel are safe and an investigation into the root cause is underway, potentially involving pressure vessel failures.

Microsoft has developed a 4D topological quantum error-correcting code, a breakthrough promising more reliable and efficient quantum computing. This code, integrated into Azure Quantum, boasts superior error correction, encoding efficiency, and streamlined operations, reducing error rates significantly. It minimizes physical qubit requirements, making quantum computing more practical for applications in fields like medicine and materials science, and compatible with various qubit types.

Kantar, in partnership with Google, released the 2025 BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders report, analyzing brand strength in 11 global markets. ByteDance led the rankings with a score of 2658, followed by Xiaomi and SHEIN. The report, surveying over 400 brands, highlights the performance and perception of Chinese brands internationally, considering export potential and overseas market trends.

President Trump has extended the potential deadline for a U.S. ban on TikTok to September 17, 2025, marking the third such extension. This follows a 2024 law mandating ByteDance divest TikTok or face a ban. ByteDance has stated it will not sell the app. Despite the ongoing legal uncertainties, TikTok’s global user base continues to grow, exceeding one billion monthly active users outside of China.

Former executive Li Guoqing is set to remarry Zhang Danhong, a fellow Peking University alumna, on August 16, 2025. The announcement, accompanied by poetic wedding invitations and social media posts, follows his 2023 divorce after a lengthy legal battle. Li, now focused on AI applications, views this as a fresh start.

Viral videos of individuals in Meituan delivery uniforms depicting hardship have sparked controversy. Meituan refuted claims of fabricated scenarios, including a rider crying at 5 a.m. The videos, posted by accounts later found to be unregistered or recently registered, leverage emotionally charged themes for potential financial gain. Meituan is investigating and may pursue legal action, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against defamation of delivery riders.

An EU court advisor backed a €4.12 billion fine against Google for abusing its Android market dominance, stemming from unfair practices with its search engine and pre-installation agreements. The advisor dismissed Google’s appeal, arguing its behavior unfairly benefited it. This recommendation carries significant weight. Google expressed disappointment, citing potential negative impacts on investment and users if the court adopts the recommendation. The final ruling is expected soon.

At MWC Shanghai 2025, Lenovo showcased its “Tianxi” personal AI assistant, a key step toward AI-powered devices. Tianxi uses multi-modal inputs to understand user environments and provides proactive collaboration. Lenovo emphasized data security with its trusted computing platform, featuring dual encryption. Key features include AI control, search, translation, and note-taking, enhancing user experience on various AI devices. Lenovo’s strategy targets a connected future through accessible AI innovation, emphasizing collaborative partnerships.

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra features a premium carbon fiber hood, showcasing meticulous engineering and quality. Crafted with aviation-grade materials and a complex layering process, the hood enhances aerodynamics and withstands high speeds. The dual-channel hood upgrade, priced at approximately $5,800 USD, includes performance gains combined with weight reduction. This demonstrates Xiaomi’s capability to compete in the premium EV market.