Tobias

Amidst ongoing heavy rainfall in eastern China, JD Auto (Jingdong Yangche) has launched an emergency rescue service for motorists stranded by floods. Leveraging its extensive network of over 6,000 service centers and intelligent dispatch system, JD Auto promises a 5-minute response time. The service includes 24/7 nationwide roadside assistance, breakdown recovery, tire changes, and vehicle towing. They also offer preventative measures like safety inspection packages and a flood emergency kit. Motorists can access the service via the JD app.

Interactive group entertainment broadcasts are driving growth in live streaming, demanding higher broadcast quality. Hai Chuan Xing Chen, a leading entertainment guild, is upgrading its studio to meet these demands. By partnering with Canon’s “EOS Livestream” solution, they aim to enhance on-screen aesthetics, equipment stability, and color fidelity, creating premium, star-level live experiences. This move reflects a broader industry trend toward improved stage design and overall broadcast quality.

A Chinese lawyer, Zhang Xiaoling, diagnosed with late-stage cancer despite a decade of annual health check-ups at iKang Healthcare, is suing the company for negligence. iKang has countersued, escalating the dispute into a high-profile legal battle. iKang’s CEO sparked controversy by questioning the expectation that inexpensive check-ups can detect all diseases. The case highlights public misconceptions about routine screenings versus comprehensive diagnostics and raises concerns about the efficacy and value of affordable preventative healthcare in China.

NVIDIA’s stock surge, fueled by the AI boom, has pushed its market cap past $4 trillion and created significant wealth for its employees. CFO Colette Kress and EVP Jay Puri are the latest to join the billionaire ranks due to their NVIDIA stock holdings, bringing the company’s total to six. Investor reports suggest around 78% of NVIDIA employees are now millionaires. CEO Jensen Huang humorously acknowledged his role in creating immense wealth within his management team.

The end of subsidized food delivery services has led to a surplus of used electric scooters appearing on Chinese online marketplaces like Xianyu. This oversupply is a direct result of platforms reducing subsidies that previously incentivized delivery drivers to purchase the vehicles. The proliferation of used scooters indicates a significant shift in the economics of the food delivery sector.

The Chengdu Metro’s installation of frosted glass panels between staircases and escalators has gone viral, sparking debate about privacy and practicality. The measure, intended to prevent unwanted glimpses, was implemented in response to passenger feedback. While some commend the design as considerate, especially for women, others question its necessity and suggest focusing on improving existing surveillance. The initiative highlights differing perspectives on public safety and privacy in urban spaces.

A magnitude 7.9 earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami advisories across Japan’s coasts. The first wave, measuring 0.3 meters, reached Nemuro City, Hokkaido, at 10:17 AM local time. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued warnings for Hokkaido’s Pacific coasts and northeastern prefectures like Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi, also including Fukushima and parts of Chiba. Residents were urged to avoid coastal areas. Potential wave arrival times varied from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Gilmour Space’s inaugural launch of the Eris rocket in Australia failed on July 29th, 14 seconds after liftoff. Despite the explosion, the company considers the test a step towards launch capability, citing successful engine burn and data acquisition. The launch was Australia’s first attempt to design and launch a rocket indigenously, aiming to validate the Eris’s design for future commercial launches. Gilmour Space, founded in 2015, intends to establish Australia in the global space sector with the two-stage, small satellite launch vehicle.