Alibaba to spend more than US$15bn on technology research | South China Morning Post
E-commerce giant will open seven labs globally as part of project that executive chairman Jack Ma says will also contribute to ‘society and the era’
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New Google earbuds offer real-time translation of conversations - including Chinese | South China Morning Post
Google on Wednesday introduced new Pixel ear buds that the company says are capable of real-time translation of conversations in different languages - including Chinese.
Hong Kong bitcoin firm sees rise in trade after mainland ban on cryptocurrency | South China Morning Post
Recently, Chinese authorities have announced a crackdown on cryptocurrency. Fundraising through initial coin offerings has been banned and all digital currency exchanges in China will be shut down.
Tycoons Li Ka-shing, Jack Ma team up to expand mobile payments in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong mogul’s CK Hutchison and Ma’s Ant Financial establish joint venture to expand Alipay’s mobile wallet and payment service in the city
Meet the lightbulb that will dance to the music | South China Morning Post
Heelight is a smart lightbulb that ‘hears’ the environment around it, and can switch between 30 modes and 16 million RGB colours.
Explainer: Winners and losers in the war for cloud market share in China | South China Morning Post
Chinese companies say 53 per cent of their workload will move to the cloud. So who are the winners and losers in this widening playing field?
China showcases its first unmanned attack helicopter | South China Morning Post
The 4th China International Helicopter Expo showcased the latest in helicopter technology, including China’s first unmanned attack helicopter.
Duterte's adviser on entrepreneurship: Future lies in digital economy
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Is this goodbye, bitcoin? | South China Morning Post
China is shutting down its bitcoin exchanges. BTC China said that it would suspend all trading at the end of September.
How the release of each new iPhone affected Apple's shares | South China Morning Post
Apple's shares fell 0.4 per cent after the new flagship iPhone X was introduced. The Post took a look at how Apple's share price was affected by the introduction of each new iPhone since 2007.
A smartphone war is brewing in China | South China Morning Post
Apple announced the iPhone X on the tenth anniversary of its best selling product. Xiaomi unveiled its latest Mi Mix 2 smartphone in Beijing on September 11th. And Huawei will launch Mate 10 this October. Who will be the winner?
iPhone X announced | South China Morning Post
Apple announces the new iPhone X as well as the new iPhone 8 and Apple watch series 3.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on why savers are getting it wrong | South China Morning Post
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks to the SCMP about how new technology can democratise wealth management.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink on the future of digital currency | South China Morning Post
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks to SCMP about digital currencies and their potential as well as the risk of facilitating economic crime.
Larry Fink on digital currencies and their potential | South China Morning Post
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink speaks to the SCMP about digital currencies and their potential.
Eyes for AI? China’s computer vision tech firms have the answer | South China Morning Post
Chinese smartphone camera makers’ strong first-half performance not only reflects consumers’ changing picture snapping behaviour, but also the rapid development and demand in AI technology.
Scientists launch virtual reality game to detect Alzheimer’s disease | South China Morning Post
Sea Quest Hero is more than just the usual computer game in which players find their way through mazes, chasing and shooting creatures: it also doubles as the latest scientific tool for studying Alzheimer’s disease.
David Hudson talks about disruption and fintech | South China Morning Post
JP Morgan’s David Hudson discusses how technology has changed the world of finance in the past decade and where it is headed.
China versus North America: Hong Kong e-sports showdown | South China Morning Post
Team China and Team North America talk about their strengths before the final e-sports showdown this Sunday.
Ring that turns your finger into a phone | South China Morning Post
Using bone conduction technology to channel smartphone sounds into the ear, the Orii ring, part of the ‘screen-free revolution’ of wearable devices, was inspired by the challenges faced by the visually impaired.
China’s new robot develops new grip | South China Morning Post
China University of Science and Technology demonstrated a new robot with a flexible hand at the 21st RoboCup Robot World Cup in Nagoya, Japan.
Debunking traditional Chinese Medicine myths | South China Morning Post
CheckCheckCin aims to reach the modern masses with traditional Chinese medicine philosophy, pioneered by Cinci Leung. What began as a one-stop health advice portal on social media has now turned into a trajectory that includes an online app, a wellness clinic, and two herbal cafés in Hong Kong.
Exclusive interview with Thomas Campbell, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art | South China Morning Post
Thomas Campbell, the controversial director who made radical changes to the 147-year-old New York institution, warns about the pitfalls of new museums and the risk of overreaching with digital developments. The veteran British curator stepped down this month after eight years at the helm of one of the greatest cultu…
SCMP CEO Gary Liu shares his views on digital transformation in the media | South China Morning Post
Tech entrepreneurs and thought leaders gathered in Hong Kong for the three-day Rise Conference. SCMP CEO Gary Liu shares his thoughts on media transformation in the digital age.
Living in a digital forest: Japanese immersive art debuts in China | South China Morning Post
The Japanese art collective teamLab refer to themselves as ‘ultra-technologists’, aiming to blend art and technology into an interactive experience. This summer, the group brings their first solo exhibition to China.
20 years, 20 people: startup founder Dason Cheung | South China Morning Post
“Anything we stay behind longer, Hong Kong is not going to come back. There aren't many second chances.” In a SCMP interview, startup founder Dason Cheung discussed his worries and thoughts on Hong Kong’s tech industry, and explained why he based his business in Beijing instead of Hong Kong.
20 years, 20 people: virtual reality entrepreneur KC Lai | South China Morning Post
KC Lai, founder of VR tech company iZugar, talked to SCMP about the need to embrace change in order to succeed in business.
Apple makes iPhone screen fixes easier | South China Morning Post
Apple will put its proprietary machines for mending cracked iPhone glass in about 400 authorized third-party repair centers in 25 countries.
For some Californians, it’s bring your dog to work day every day | South China Morning Post
Some California tech companies encourage employees to bring dogs to work, claiming it boosts productivity and relieves stress.
Hong Kong innovators incorporate digital solutions into the daily lives of the elderly | South China Morning Post
From a 3D food printer to a mirror that can analyse emotions, technology has been more widely adopted than before to address problems facing Hong Kong’s elderly population.
The Human Reasons Why Athletes Who Dope Get Away With It
Last week, we examined reasons why the very nature of drug testing technology — which cannot eliminate false positives and false negatives at the same time — means it will never be a perfect mechanism for catching cheaters. This may come as no big to surprise to anyone who remembers the famous Nike commercial featur…
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