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China issues new regulations on facial recognition technology, effective June 1

TechNode

The Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Public Security have jointly released regulations on the management of facial recognition technology applications, which will take effect on June 1. Cyberspace Administration of China , in Chinese]

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US-China tariffs likely to impact Apple prices, iPhone 17 adjustments expected

TechNode

US tariff hikes affecting China, and Chinas reciprocal tariff measures, could impact import costs of Apples iPhones. If Apple is unable to offset these costs through other means, it may pass some on to consumers. Analysts at Rosenblatt Securities predict that Apple may raise iPhone and Apple Watch prices by as much as 43%.

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Tesla reportedly puts a stop to free trial of assisted driving service in China

TechNode

Tesla has stopped issuing a software update that was set to give customers in China a one-month free trial of its RMB 64,000 ($8,816) Full Self-Driving (FSD) assisted driving system, Chinese blogger Shawn said on March 23 on microblogging platform Weibo. IT Home , in Chinese]

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Microsoft denies shutting down operations in China

TechNode

Microsoft China denied it would cease operations in the country, after a screenshot of an internal email from Wicresoft, a Microsoft outsourcing partner, fueled speculation about a potential exit. The reported shutdown involves the China-based Microsoft project team under Wicresoft, rather than Microsoft China itself.

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China Mobile, Huawei, and Leju Robot unveil world’s first 5G-A equipped humanoid robot at MWC 2025

TechNode

On Thursday, China Mobile, Huawei, and Leju Robotics jointly unveiled the world’s first humanoid robot equipped with 5G-A technology, at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2025. 5G-A (5G-Advanced) is the next evolution of 5G technology, serving as a bridge between 5G and future 6G networks.

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This tiny screw is powering the humanoid robot revolution

Fast Company Tech

Traditionally, ball screwswhich feed a series of balls through a screw shaft and nuthave been the primary type used in robotics. Teslas Optimus uses four planetary roller screws in its calves, and theyre also used by Figure AI, Agility, 1X, and the majority of Chinas humanoid robot manufacturers.

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Eddington trailer: Joaquin Phoenix doomscrolls through 2020 in Ari Asters latest

Mashable Tech

In voiceover, COVID-19 conspiracy theorists talk about a lab in Wuhan, China, being tied to Tom Hanks, arguably the first celebrity to contract the virus. Pedro Pascal joins the feed soon after as Mayor Ted Garcia, who commits to guiding Eddington through the pandemic. You are not a coincidence."

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