Nvidia is allegedly working on a new chip for the Chinese market called the B20. No technical information has been shared, but it won't be the most powerful as it meets US export control restrictions.
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We have three launches coming up this week, two will be from China and the other will be from New Zealand. Also, be sure to check out the recap section this week for the maiden Ariane 6 flight.
The analyst firm IDC has reported that the traditional PC market grew by 3% in the second quarter. It said the growth was 5% if you exclude China where the segment is still struggling.
Microsoft has reportedly sent a memo to its workers based in China, requiring them to just use iPhone smartphones at work starting in September and ditch the use of Android smartphones.
The Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim, rumored to debut as the Samsung W25 in China in October, is reported to feature a bigger outer display than the current standard model and maintain a slim profile.
Ahead of their official debut in Paris next week, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch7 picked up China's 3C certification, confirming the design and battery specifications.
This Week in Rocket Launches we will see launches from SpaceX, Japan, and China. Be sure to check the recap to see China return lunar samples back to Earth and the Falcon Heavy launch.
Apple has launched its spatial computing headset Vision Pro in more countries. The headset is now available to try out and purchase in mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore.
Ahead of their expected debut next month at the Unpacked event, the Samsung Galaxy Watch7, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra have picked up China's 3C certification, revealing charger specifications.
If the latest reports are to be believed, Samsung may launch the Galaxy Z Fold6 Slim as Samsung W25 in China. The device is allegedly slated to launch in October without S-Pen support.
After months of leaks and rumors, Motorola has finally taken the wraps off the US and China launch dates for the Motorola Razr 50 and the Razr 50 Ultra, and it is happening as soon as this month.
The upcoming foldable from Motorola, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, or the Razr 2024 has appeared on China's TENNA with images, showing off the device from all directions and revealing some key specs.
If the latest tip from China is to be believed, then the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature an advanced main camera sensor as well as an updated ultra-wide angle camera.
Microsoft is asking hundreds of employees who are working in China across cloud and machine learning divisions to relocate out of China to the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand
We have several launches coming up this week, but the most notable will be the Chang'e mission taking off to collect lunar samples and return them to Earth. Read on to learn more about the mission.
Apple recorded a double-digit decline in its Chinese market share growth in Q1 2024. This came despite Chinese smartphone sales growing by 1.5% year-over-year in the quarter, with vivo at the top.
The Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) has issued another report on possible efforts by Russia state-sponsored hackers who are posting misinformation on US social media channels.
We have several launches this week, but be sure to head to the recap section to see the final launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy, a rocket that has been going strong for 20 years.
Blizzard Entertainment games are coming back to mainland China. Following the 2022 breakup, Microsoft and NetEase have entered a new agreement to bring back both old and new titles to the country.
A new report from Microsoft says that China-based hackers are using more AI-based methods to create social media posts designed to increase division in the United States and elsewhere.
Around 33% fewer iPhones were sold in February 2024 as compared to last year in China as part of the continuing trend in the slowdown of iPhone sales as competition toughens and the market slumps.
The US DOJ has unsealed indictments against seven Chinese hackers involved with the APT31 hacking group. The group has targeted US and UK politicians as well as businesses and critics of China.
A new report says the government of China has begun enforcing a recently passed law that bans the purchase of Intel and AMD chips, along with Microsoft's software products, for government PCs.
We have plenty of rockets to watch This Week in Rocket Launches but notably, both the US and China will be launching secretive satellites of a classified nature. China will be the first to launch.
After planning to bake Google's Gemini features on the iPhone, Apple is also in talks with China's Baidu to bring similar features to iPhones in China amid stringent AI compliance requirements.
Senators from both parties are criticizing Microsoft for its censorship of Bing results for users in China. Compliance with local law allows it to operate on the market. However, it comes at a price.
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed he is getting partners together to try to buy TikTok. However, many analysts believe that the Chinese government won't allow such a deal.
A new report claims to have new information on how Microsoft censors content from its Bing search engine in China, including how it bans showing results for certain search terms like "human rights"
President Joe Biden has shared new efforts to investigate Chinese automobiles that incorporate technology and connect to smartphones. It is a precautionary step to avoid threats to national security.
Chinese regulators have approved over 40 AI models for public use. The process started around six months back, and the first batch of AI models got the green signal in August 2023.
The US government contacted Dutch company ASML to cancel shipments of certain machines to Chinese customers. ASML is now suspending shipments of advanced lithography machines to the country.
NVIDIA has launched the GeForce RTX 4090 D, a version of the 4090 GPU that uses less power and has fewer CUDA cores for the Chinese market so it complies with US exportation regulations.
This Week in Rocket Launches SpaceX will launch its first direct-to-cell Starlink satellites which will mean customers can connect their devices directly to the Starlink internet satellites.
The state-run TV in China recently showed a video segment where a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force was seen wearing and using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset.
OnePlus is to launch its upcoming OnePlus 12 phone in China next week on 5th December as it approaches the brand's 10 year anniversary. The renders revealed look very similar to the current OnePlus 11
NVIDIA has delayed the launch of its H20 AI chip in China due to integration issues manufacturers are facing with the new chip. The H20 is the most powerful compliance chip designed for China.
We have a bunch of launches next week but you'll probably be more interested in the Starship launch that happened this weekend. SpaceX managed to pull off an impressive launch after a failure before.
This Week in Rocket Launches will see SpaceX launch a ton of Starlink satellites into orbit. This Sunday, the company will even perform two Starlink launches on the very same day from two sites.
We have several launches coming up this week, perhaps the most notable of the lot is China's manned mission to the Tiangong Space Station. It will send three astronauts up and three are there already.
We have several launches coming up this week but the most interesting is India's launch of Gaganyaan. It's a spacecraft capable of carrying a crew but for now, more uncrewed tests are needed.