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A slick tool for teaching “Xi Jinping Thought” has become the most popular smartphone app in China. The country’s ruling Communist Party launched the app as part of a new campaign calling on its cadres to immerse themselves in political doctrine every day.
Samsung has revealed its highly anticipated Galaxy Fold in San Francisco on February 21. It is using the Galaxy Fold, a groundbreaking foldable smartphone, to spur more people to upgrade their phones. Samsung saw its smartphone sales fall 8 percent last year as the the overall market shrinks. The Galaxy Fold will se…
Now a Chinese company has developed new software that can identify people by how they walk. The gait-recognition technology analyses movements to create unique models of people, allowing identities to be matched up even when faces are not clear.
Anywhere is the new gaming arena for youth(and adults) to enjoy their favourite digital adrenaline fix, and that’s what the Razer Phone 2 was born to do.
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QR codes are usually computer generated, but one Chinese craftsman is weaving them from bamboo strips. Bamboo weaver Xie Shiyang needs about three hours to create one of the code blocks. The idea of weaving the centuries-old skill with modern technology came up as part of a programme to develop creative cultural pro…
A digital installation which superimposed public faces on an oversize image of China’s iconic terracotta warriors has been shut down by authorities after it drew widespread criticism. Using 3D-modelling technology, the device scanned faces of visitors and then projected their images onto the installation for three m…
When Emma Yang learned her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she was determined to use her coding skills to create an app that would empower patients suffering from the disease. Emma is now the founder of 'Timeless,' a STEM advocate and an award-winning innovator at the age of 14.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has unveiled what it calls a hotel of the future in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Open to the public since December 2018, the 290-room hotel is called FlyZoo, a name playing on a Chinese phrase meaning “it’s a must to stay here”. Guests can check in and unlock hotel rooms with facial-recogn…
Hong Kong researchers are developing a soft magnetic robot that moves like a caterpillar on hair-like legs to deliver drug treatments. The device being developed at City University of Hong Kong can be cut into various shapes and sizes, and ultimately will be miniaturised to travel along blood vessels in human patien…
Vlastimil Gular’s life took a turn for the worse one year ago when minor surgery on his vocal cords revealed throat cancer. Doctors had to remove his larynx, and with it, his voice. But the 51-year-old father of four is still chatting away using a recreation of his own voice rather than the tinny timbre of a robot –…
The South China Morning Post's tech reporters Li Tao and Sarah Dai headed out on the streets of Las Vegas to see how much average people in the United States know about Chinese smartphone brands. Chinese electronics manufacturers were among thousands exhibiting their latest products at CES, a global technology event…
China has successfully tested the world’s first remote-surgery equipment using 5G mobile network technology. In the January 8 procedure, a doctor in the southeastern province of Fujian removed the liver of a laboratory test animal at a remote location, by controlling robotic surgical arms over a 5G connection.
Beijing’s Old Summer Palace was the most prestigious imperial garden in China until it was looted and burned down by British and French troops in 1860. Now the site is a major tourist draw, with unique lakes and landscapes as well as palace buildings preserved as ruins. Amid ongoing debate about whether the palace s…
California-based Chinese tech firm Royole showcased the world's first foldable smartphone, the Royole FlexPai, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week. The FlexPai could be just the first of many bendable devices to be released this year. Major brands like Samsung and Huawei are already promoting dev…
The 45th Hong Kong Toys and Games Fair opened on January 7, 2019. The three-day exhibition is the largest in Asia and second-biggest worldwide. The event features more than 2,100 exhibitors from 42 countries and regions, many of whom are focused on so-called STEAM toys that teach science, technology, engineering, ar…
French tech company Sigfox has developed a tiny tracker that can be inserted into the horns of rhinos to help conservationists monitor and protect the endangered species. Fewer than 30,000 rhinos are left in the wild. The animals are hunted for their horns, which are mainly used in scientifically unproven traditiona…
Apple cut its quarterly revenue expectations for the first time in 16 years. Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, blamed it on China’s economic slowdown and trade tensions with the US. Shares dropped nearly 10 per cent the following day. Some consumers in China say the high cost of iPhones and increasing competition from local br…
Hillary Yip, a 13-year-old CEO is in charge of her own language learning app called 'Minor Mynas.' But more importantly she is an advocate for young people of her age to, "become global citizens."
University canteens in China are using an automated checkout system that can help diners work out how meals will affect their waistlines as well as their wallets. The Aeye-Go system developed at Shanghai’s Jiao Tong University uses artificial intelligence to recognise food as it tallies up the number of calories and…
The China-US relationship began to suffer in early 2018, with tit-for-tat tariffs that would develop into a major trade war. That tension was reflected in bilateral disputes over control of the South China Sea, as well as claims about spying and tech companies. As the year drew to a close, optimism about a trade-war…
A Hong Kong company has developed a hi-tech vertical vegetable farm that could help revive the city’s fast-disappearing traditional agriculture. Farm66 uses modern LED lights and aquaponics in a 20,000 sq ft air-conditioned vertical farm. Sensors help control conditions to provide an ideal environment for the annual…
A famous screen pooch named Juice, who has starred in dozens of Chinese film and TV productions, has been duplicated using gene-editing technology. The cloned puppy, “Little Juice”, was created by Sinogene, China’s first biotech company to offer pet cloning services, and born in mid-September 2018.
After night falls in Hong Kong, a 24/7 cybercafe offers a refuge for people trying to escape the pressures of home or work. Charging only HK$55 (US$7) for a 12-hour session, the Sai Wan Cyber Cafe in northwestern Hong Kong island draws not only hardcore gamers but also those looking for a cheap and safe place to sleep.
China’s largest online music entertainment platform, Tencent Music Entertainment, debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on December 12, 2018. Betty Liu, the NYSE executive vice chairman, told South China Morning Post that US investors are still bullish on Chinese tech IPOs despite trade tensions. She also said that…
A second Canadian has been detained in China on accusations of “endangering national security”. China confirmed on December 13 that Michael Spavor, a businessman who runs tours from China to North Korea, is being held for investigation. Chinese authorities detained Michael Kovrig, another Canadian and former diploma…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai told a US congressional panel that his firm has “no plan” to relaunch a search engine in China. However, he admitted that the tech titan has been studying the feasibility of a return to China, where Google’s search platform has been blocked by the government since 2010.
Russia’s Soyuz rocket carrying a team of Russian, American and Canadian astronauts took off from Kazakhstan on December 3, 2018. It has reached orbit and docked successfully at the International Space Station. This is Soyuz’s first manned mission since a failed launch in October, which ended with a dramatic emergenc…
Chinese researcher, He Jiankui, has claimed to be the first person in the world to use an editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to genetically engineer a pair of twin babies. This technology is relatively fast, simple and inexpensive and opens doors to potentially lucrative biotech and medical advances, as well as sparkin…
Artificial intelligence (AI) news presenters appearing on screen for some of China’s state television programmes have been modelled on flesh-and-blood anchors, including Qiu Hao. Now the Xinhua news agency says it plans to expand its team of AI newsreaders, despite questions about whether they will ever be able to r…
Elephants that once lived in captivity are being treated at India’s first elephant hospital. Many were abused and developed health problems, but at the charity-run hospital, they are healed with hi-tech medical instruments before being transferred to a conservation and care centre.
A father in China built a two-part seesaw using mechanics and technology that allows him to play with his son from hundreds of miles away.
Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao has opened its first AI-operated restaurant in Beijing, this is what it looks like.
China wants to become a leader in 5G technology and make the service commercially available by 2020. Being the first in the world to have nationwide 5G is one of the priorities in Beijing’s ambitious Made in China 2025 strategy.
The Sony RX 100 Mark VI compact camera offers impressive digital single-lens reflex (DSLR)camera-like photographs and video (such as shallow depth of field) with a broad zoom range.
[In partnership with SAP] Four decades after it opened its doors, Hong Kong's iconic theme park remains one of the world's top tourist destinations thanks to its openness to innovation.
A huge demand for healthcare services, along with China’s speedy transformation into an ageing society, has prompted Beijing to push the innovation of medical robots, such as the TiRobot.
China wants to accelerate its artificial intelligence efforts and catch up with the rest of the world by 2020.
Jack Ma, Executive Chairman of Alibaba, talks about the relationship between AI and humans in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has been revealed as the first moon tourist by SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space transport company. Maezawa is the founder and chief executive of online fashion retailer Zozotown and a former punk rock band member. His flight has been tentatively scheduled to take place in 2023.
On September 10, 2019, Alibaba co-founder and chairman Jack Ma will hand over the reins to Daniel Zhang, currently the company’s Chief Executive Officer. The South China Morning Post takes a look at how Zhang earned his position as heir to one of the world’s largest tech companies.
This robot uses artificial intelligence to mimic the movements of human brewers and make Hong Kong style milk tea. KamchAI made its debut at an international milk tea competition in Hong Kong, bagging the Best Newcomer Award. Karen Wong, vice president of the Association of Coffee and Tea of Hong Kong, and Ip Tat Sa…
Chinese company, Tianjin Sublue Ocean Science Technology, has developed an underwater drone that can operate up to 75 metres deep, and can film in high definition. They are hoping to become the DJI of underwater drones.
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is hosting a digital exhibition on ancient art from the Dunhuang caves, featuring multimedia installations, replicas and artefacts that are being shown in the city for the first ever time.
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he would like to strengthen his country’s relationship with China. Mahathir, who is on his first trip to China since being elected in May, expressed strong interest in exchanges on technology and other sectors. Before arriving in Beijing, the 93-year-old leader visited …
The Ori system, enabled by technology, accommodates living space, a bedroom, wardrobe and home office in an apartment as small as 200 sq ft.
Singapore-based company Grab has become the biggest tech unicorn in southeast Asia, with a valuation of over US$10 billion. What started as a ride-hailing service has grown to include food delivery and e-payments. And now it's looking to expand even further. Grab CEO Anthony Tan spoke to the South China Morning Post.
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Chinese pharmaceutical company Changchun Changsheng Bio-technology has been found to have sold more than 250,000 substandard DPT vaccines to a public health agency in eastern China’s Shandong province. It's not the first time China has been gripped by a scandal over the quality of infant goods, and many parents rema…
How big a role will news editors play in the future of media, and what role will algorithms play in news? At Hong Kong’s RISE conference, South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu discussed the issue with Google news labs lead, APAC, Irene Jay Liu and Altimeter Capital partner Ram Parameswaran.
