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October 19
- Huawei Files Brain-Computer Interface Chip Patent, Claims Safer + Improved Control Accuracy
➀ Huawei has recently applied for a brain-computer interface chip patent, indicating a significant technological breakthrough in the field.
➁ The patent, titled 'Method for controlling stimulator, stimulator, brain-computer interface system and chip,' involves controlling the electrode voltage of the stimulator to determine whether to apply an electrical pulse.
➂ The new design is said to enhance the control accuracy of the stimulator while improving the safety of the stimulator system.
September 2
- IBM China R&D Department Closure: Employees Claim Indian CEO Forcing Them to Work in India➀ IBM has decided to close its China R&D department, affecting over 1000 employees who face the choice of leaving or relocating to Bangalore, India. ➁ The decision is part of a broader trend of American tech companies scaling back their operations in China. ➂ The move is speculated to be influenced by the Indian CEO's management style and the Chinese government's 'de-Americanization' policy, which has led to a 19.6% decline in IBM's revenue in China.
September 1
- Google Hyperscale Data Center Plans to Settle in Vietnam by 2027➀ Google is reportedly planning to establish a hyperscale data center near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, marking its first such investment in the country. ➁ The project, if approved, aims to be operational by 2027 and could significantly impact Vietnam's digital infrastructure. ➂ The decision is driven by Vietnam's growing digital economy and the rapid expansion of YouTube's user base in the country, despite challenges like power supply shortages and unstable network infrastructure.
August 24
- Customs Seizes Infringing Handheld Game Products Including MIG Switch Burn Card➀ Hong Kong Customs conducted a large-scale operation targeting infringing handheld game consoles and circumvention devices, seizing products worth over HK$1.02 million. ➁ The seized items include the popular MIG Switch burn card, which is preloaded with 30 suspected infringing games and offers links to download up to 1,000 more. ➂ Two men were arrested in the operation, with one facing charges for violating stay conditions, while the other was released on bail.