➀ Apple's iPhone 16 launch event is set for September 10, according to a credible leak. ➁ The event will also unveil new Apple Watch and AirPods models. ➂ iOS 18, featuring Apple's AI advancements, will be detailed during the event.

➀ O-Film Tech's revenue reached 9.536 billion yuan, up 51.02% year-on-year, with a net profit of 39.14 million yuan, turning from loss to profit. ➁ The growth was driven by increased order volumes and higher revenue from high-value-added products. ➂ The company has made significant technological breakthroughs in smartphone optics, including advanced camera modules and lenses.

➀ Li Mu discusses the evolution of language models, emphasizing the importance of compute power, data, and algorithms. ➁ He highlights the challenges in scaling models due to memory limitations and the increasing cost of compute power. ➂ Li Mu shares his insights on the transition from large-scale pre-training to post-training as a technical problem, emphasizing the role of high-quality data and improved algorithms.

➀ The US Department of Commerce plans to add 39 Chinese entities to the Entity List, accusing them of supplying components to Russian entities under sanction. ➁ Simultaneously, the US Treasury and State Department have added 42 Chinese entities to the SDN List under Russian sanctions. ➂ Both actions are based on allegations of violating US export regulations and threatening national security and foreign policy interests.

➀ In 1992, Deng Xiaoping observed a 3-micron integrated circuit chip at Shanghai Bell, addressing the question of whether imported equipment was 'capitalist' or 'socialist' by stating that it now serves the socialist cause. ➁ Shanghai Bell has since become a leading domestic integrated circuit supplier, with advancements in chip technology increasing by at least 50 times. ➂ The company has transitioned from manufacturing to design, focusing on power management, signal chain products, and power devices, serving various markets including automotive and medical devices.

➀ A total of 69 domestic robot industry financing events were disclosed in the first half of 2024, with a disclosed financing amount of approximately 75 billion yuan. ➁ The financing events for bionic robots, such as humanoid and quadruped robots, have increased significantly, with 18 such events. ➂ Notable investors include Alibaba, Meituan, Xiaomi, Lenovo, Baidu, iFlytek, and Tencent. ➃ The geographical distribution of funded robot companies is concentrated in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, with a significant number of startups founded in 2016, 2021, and 2023. ➄ Humanoid robots have become a hot investment area, with several companies receiving over 100 million yuan in financing.

➀ Samyang introduces the world's first optical exchange autofocus lens, allowing users to swap internal optical systems for different focal lengths. ➁ The Samyang Remaster Slim features a magnetic mounting system for easy optical element replacement and is available in 21mm, 28mm, and 32mm versions. ➂ The lens is Samyang's thinnest AF lens, measuring less than 2cm in length and weighing about 80 grams, suitable for Sony E-mount cameras.

➀ The University of Koblenz's Technikcamps, which concluded 27 weekly courses, attracted 371 participants aged 6 to 16 during the summer holidays. ➁ New courses like 'Builder Camp' allowed young tinkerers to create musical instruments from household items and natural materials. ➂ The camps, fully booked except for a few exceptions, indicate a high demand for extracurricular technical education among girls and boys.

1. JAPANNEXT has launched two new monitors: a 29-inch ultrawide model (JN-IPS292WFHD) and a 31.5-inch 4K model (JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP); 2. Both monitors feature blue light and flicker reduction, support FreeSync, and include a gaming mode; 3. The JN-IPS292WFHD offers a 2560x1080 resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate and a 14ms response time, while the JN-IPS315UHDR-C90W-HSP supports 4K resolution with HDR, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 7ms response time.

1. Nakabayashi announces the launch of a voice-operated USB light, the 'Voice Light' (model: SL130vo), set for release in late September at a price of 2,398 yen. 2. The light can be controlled via voice commands for powering on/off, adjusting color temperature, and brightness. 3. It can be connected to a PC via USB or used with an optional AC adapter for power from a wall outlet, with the power connector being USB Type-A and the light source being inorganic EL.

➀ Akeana, backed by top investors, officially launches with a range of customizable RISC-V IP solutions. ➁ The company introduces three processor lines and SoC IP, ready for customer delivery. ➂ Akeana also offers an AI Matrix computation engine designed for AI acceleration.

1. Ring introduces a new $99.99 Battery Doorbell with 'Head-to-Toe HD' video recording, offering a 66% taller view and color night vision. 2. The doorbell features a push-pin mount design for easier installation and claims to have up to 23% longer battery life. 3. The new model is available for preorder and will release on September 4, 2024.

➀ UBTECH showcased a humanoid robot industrial scenario solution at the World Robot Conference, featuring tasks like intelligent handling, sorting, and quality inspection. ➁ The Walker S series robots demonstrated capabilities in moving goods, sorting materials, and performing vehicle quality checks, with high precision and efficiency. ➂ The solution integrates advanced technologies such as industrial scenario-specific large models, computer vision, and semantic VSLAM navigation, aiming to enhance industrial productivity and safety.

➀ Synopsys reported adjusted earnings of $3.43 per share on sales of $1.53 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. ➁ The company's earnings rose 27% year-over-year, while sales increased 13%. ➂ For the current quarter, Synopsys forecasted adjusted earnings of $3.30 per share on sales of $1.63 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

➀ The new microscope, known as 'attomicroscopy', captures images at attosecond speeds, a billionth of a billionth of a second. ➁ This technology allows for unprecedented precision in observing the motion of electrons within molecules. ➂ Developed by Mohammed Hassan and colleagues at the University of Arizona, the microscope uses a laser and an electron beam to achieve these rapid imaging capabilities.

➀ The highly anticipated game 'Black Myth: WuKong' has seen a surge in popularity, with over 1 million concurrent players on Steam within an hour of its launch. ➁ Despite its success, the game has faced issues with piracy, with unauthorized sellers offering the game at significantly lower prices through various platforms. ➂ The article explores the methods used by these sellers, including Steam offline mode and direct downloads from cloud storage, highlighting the challenges faced by the gaming industry in combating piracy.

➀ Advanced IC packaging is emerging as a critical area of competition in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the context of US-China technological rivalry. ➁ China has a significant presence and advanced technology in 'back-end' assembly, packaging, and test (APT), making it less susceptible to US sanctions compared to 'front-end' wafer fabrication. ➂ TSMC is expanding its CoWoS packaging capacity to address supply constraints for leading AI processors, while Huawei leverages its own packaging technology to outperform restricted Nvidia chips. ➃ The shift towards Chinese-designed and manufactured ICs is accelerating due to US sanctions and the perceived risk of relying on US-designed chips. ➄ Both the US and China are investing heavily in advanced IC packaging and chiplet technology to gain a competitive edge and reduce dependency on foreign suppliers.

1. The 9th generation iPad is now available for just $199 on Amazon, a new low price. 2. This deal offers a $129 discount, making it an affordable option for those who don't need the latest features. 3. Despite being an older model, the 9th gen iPad still supports many features of iPadOS 18 and is suitable for basic tasks like web browsing and light gaming.

1. Self-driving technology is a lucrative market with potential for trillions in profits. 2. Waymo and Tesla are leading the race with different approaches, with Waymo being more advanced. 3. Tesla's reliance on a pure-vision approach and its current market valuation may be overstated due to its self-driving efforts.

➀ TSMC has advanced the trial production of its 2nm technology to July, earlier than expected. ➁ The 2nm process will use the company's first-generation nanosheet transistor technology, promising significant improvements in performance and power efficiency. ➂ Apple is set to secure all initial 2nm production capacity from TSMC.