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Google launched the AI Edge Gallery, an app enabling on-device AI on smartphones. Sourced from Hugging Face, it allows users to run AI models offline with features like image-based question answering and text manipulation via a “Prompt Lab.” Performance varies based on device hardware and model size. The app is an experimental Alpha version, open-source under Apache 2.0, and encourages user feedback.

JD.com’s food delivery service is celebrating its first 618 shopping festival, marking rapid growth. The platform, operating in 350 cities with over 100,000 riders, reports over 25 million daily orders, driven by 1.5 million restaurant partners. Stringent measures like video verification and a 40% new partner approval rate highlight its commitment to quality and safety, positioning it as a major player in the food delivery market.

Exoskeleton robots are revolutionizing Mount Tai climbs, with rentals surging, especially among older tourists. Partnering with *Technology company name*, the mountain uses these devices as a testbed, gathering data yielding product improvements. The devices significantly reduce strain and time, leading to growing demand and attracting investment from numerous companies. Future development prioritizes reduced weight, enhanced comfort, and broader consumer adoption, promising a vast market.

Xiaomi’s Lu Weibing, following Q1 earnings, discussed future challenges. He emphasized the risks associated with losing touch with core values as the company expands and the need for a scalable management system. External competition wasn’t highlighted; instead, Weibing advocated internal focus, referencing a proverb about self-improvement. Xiaomi’s automotive success further validates its strategy and product strength.

Changan Auto differentiates its OTA update strategy from consumer electronics, emphasizing safety and technical complexities. Automotive updates are less frequent, undergo rigorous testing, and handle more complex, interconnected systems. The stakes are higher in vehicles; a glitch can have severe consequences. Changan is developing a comprehensive digital process to manage OTA updates aligned with industrial standards.

Following remarks at the Shenzhen auto show comparing product performance, a tech executive ignited online debate on user experience and sales discrepancy. Cryptic responses and fan base clashes ensued, prompting calls for industry leaders to foster mutual respect and collaboration. A commentator emphasized constructive dialogue over public disparagement, recognizing the contributions of Chinese tech companies to innovation.

In the FMCG landscape, a strong online and offline presence is vital. Baixiang’s success in the instant noodle market, holding the top online sales spot, exemplifies this. They achieve this through a synergistic approach: robust e-commerce coupled with strong distributor relationships. Baixiang empowers its distributors with resources, training, and flexible promotions, fostering a symbiotic partnership that fuels their market share growth. This dual-channel synergy enhances responsiveness and market coverage.

Xiaomi’s investment partner, Pan Jiutang, commented on the company’s entry into the EV market. He believes Xiaomi’s presence benefits the industry by driving competition and focusing on consumer needs. Jiutang emphasized their premium electric vehicle strategy, targeting a large market. His comments respond to predictions of Xiaomi’s rapid growth potentially impacting competitors, with significant sales growth expected in the coming years.

Amidst China’s EV price war, automaker executives debate the price-value relationship. GAC emphasizes customer experience and lifecycle cost. BJEV’s chairman stresses profitability challenges, warning against prioritizing short-term gains over quality, safety, and long-term sustainable growth. He critiques unsustainable practices, advocating for innovation, high-end markets, and ethical business conduct, emphasizing customer trust as vital for the industry’s future.

Actress Gao Yuanyuan sparked a debate by stating 90% of her social interactions are draining. She prefers minimal socializing, finding it energy-consuming. Many netizens agree, while others highlight personality differences, recognizing introverts and extroverts have varied needs. The discussion explores the role of socialization, shaped by personality, culture, and our connected world.