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E-Readers may soon come with Graphene based e-paper

China Develops World’s First Electronic Paper Based on Graphene

Apr 29, 2016 02:04 PM EDT

China has made a major breakthrough in the electronic paper segment. According to Xinhua, Guangzhou OED Technologies has developed a new technology described as "the world's first graphene electronic paper". OED Technologies collaborated with a Chongqing-based company to create the electronic paper.

SpaceX Red Dragon landing on Mars (Artist's Concept)

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Collaborates With NASA to Explore Mars by 2018

Rina S. |

Apr 28, 2016 01:59 PM EDT

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has inked a new deal with NASA to put its spacecraft on Martian soil by 2018. The collaboration marks a new phase in space exploration where the private and public sector are joining hands to conquer the Red Planet. NASA is looking to send humans to Mars by the 2030s.

Mark Zuckerberg Tightens Grip Over Facebook: Plans to Create New Share Class

Rina S. |

Apr 28, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

Mark Zuckerberg is all set to consolidate his control over Facebook following the institution of a new class of shares. The social network company proposed a new class of stock, which will be known as C shares. These shares will have no voting power attached to them.

China Proposes a New Law to Oversee Online Content

China Proposes New Law to Gain More Control of Web Firms

Rina S. |

Apr 28, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

Chinese authorities is pushing for a new regulation that will allow the state to have 1 percent share in major Chinese internet companies. The proposal will also ensure that the government receives a board seat in such companies.

Apple Bullish on China Despite Low Quarterly Revenue

Rina S. |

Apr 27, 2016 10:39 AM EDT

One of the world’s most prolific corporations, Apple is having a hard time in China. The tech giant reported 26% decline in its quarterly revenue from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Its sales in the region stood at $12.5 billion for the three month period ending in March on Year-over-Year basis.

China Freezes Alibaba and Disney Partnership: DisneyLife Down

Rina S. |

Apr 26, 2016 10:42 AM EDT

If you are in China and waiting to get some Disney treat, then you need to hold on for a while. China has suspended partnership between Alibaba and Disney, affecting airing of on-demand service DisneyLife. The collaboration was intended to bring Disney characters to China via Disney movies and back catalogs.

US Reports Lower New Home Sales for Third Consecutive Month

Rina S. |

Apr 26, 2016 10:38 AM EDT

US reported 1.5 percent decline in its new home purchase in the month of March. According to data released by the Commerce Department, new home sales for the month stood at 511,000, down from 519,000 in February.

United States Treasury Department has put China on Watch List

China to Pass Strict Law Regulating Foreign NGOs

Rina S. |

Apr 26, 2016 09:22 AM EDT

China is inching closer to passing a new law for governing foreign nongovernment organizations (NGOs). The final draft of the law is already prepared and officials are likely to fast track the approval.

George Soros Expressed Concerns About Growing Debt in Chinese Economy

Soros Expresses Concerns About Growing Chinese Debt

Rina S. |

Apr 23, 2016 11:08 AM EDT

China announced that its economy grew by 6.7 percent. However, the concerns about its economy still persist. Billionaire investor George Soros said that the current situation of the Chinese economy is akin to the 2008 financial crisis in the United States.

Baidu Steps Up its Self-Driving Car Plans

Baidu Goes to Silicon Valley for Self-Driving Car Project

Rina S. |

Apr 23, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

Chinese internet giant Baidu will set up an office in Silicon Valley to jumpstart its self-driving car initiative. The announcement comes on the heels of Chinese authorities clamoring to get self-driving cars up and running in the next three to five years.

AMD Inks a Deal with China to Supply x86 Server Technology

AMD Signs $293 Million Server Deal with China

Rina S. |

Apr 22, 2016 12:37 PM EDT

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) inked a collaboration with Tianjin Haiguang Advanced Technology Investment Co. (THATIC) to supply processors and system-on-chip technology for the Chinese market. The collaboration will also focus on design server chips.

Apple's iTunes Movies and iBooks Shut Down in China

Rina S. |

Apr 22, 2016 12:06 PM EDT

Apple was ordered to shut down its iTunes movie and books stores in the country last week after seven months of operation. China is the second-largest market for Apple in terms of revenue.

China is Planning to Increase its Presence in Outer Space

China Gives Push to Space Exploration Program: to Launch Core Module by 2018

Rina S. |

Apr 21, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

China wants its permanent manned space station up and running by 2022 by launching its core module in 2018.

China Drone Company May Share Data with Government

Rina S. |

Apr 21, 2016 07:46 AM EDT

Drones are fast becoming mainstream and with their growing popularity, comes the possibility of state trying to collect the data. SZ DJI Technology Co., the maker of DJI drones, is currently going through this predicament.

Apple Clears the Rumors, Denies Giving Source Code to China

Rina S. |

Apr 20, 2016 01:45 PM EDT

It is not just the US government which is at loggerheads with Apple when it comes to confidentiality. Apparently, China had also asked the Cupertino-based company to submit its proprietary source code to the authorities. However, the company's general counsel stated that the request was turned down.