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1. Huawei Launches Its First HarmonyOS PC, Redefining the PC Operating System Ecosystem

At the HarmonyOS PC Technology and Ecosystem Conference on May 8, Huawei officially unveiled its first PC product powered by HarmonyOS 5, marking a significant breakthrough for domestic operating systems in the PC sector. The computer features a redesigned kernel architecture, supporting universal cards, intuitive interaction, and other functionalities. Over 2,000 applications are expected to be adapted by the end of the year, with the official launch set for May 19.

2. Huawei’s Hubble Investment Acquires Stake in Embodied AI Robotics Company Qianxun Intelligence

Huawei’s investment arm, Hubble, recently acquired a stake in Qianxun Intelligence (Hangzhou), a company specializing in embodied AI and general-purpose humanoid robotics, further strengthening Huawei’s presence in AI and robotics.

3. Apple Develops Multiple Chips, Including Smart Glasses, AI Server, and Next-Gen Mac Chips

Apple is working on chips for smart glasses (expected to enter mass production in 2026-2027), M6/M7 Mac chips, and an AI server chip codenamed "Sotra" (potentially in collaboration with Broadcom) to enhance its AI and hardware ecosystem.

4. OpenAI Appoints New CEO for Its Applications Division to Accelerate Commercialization

OpenAI has appointed former Meta executive Fidji Simo as CEO of its applications division, responsible for product and business management, while Sam Altman will focus on AI R&D. Additionally, OpenAI is discussing an AI-assisted drug evaluation project, "cderGPT," with the U.S. FDA.

5. Amazon Unveils Tactile-Aware Warehouse Robot Vulcan

Amazon introduced its new robot, Vulcan, equipped with AI-powered tactile recognition capabilities, enabling it to handle 75% of items in warehouses, significantly improving logistics automation.

6. Meta Reappoints Head of FAIR Lab to Strengthen AI Research

Meta has hired former Google DeepMind Research Director Robert Fergus to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, enhancing its AI innovation capabilities.

7. BYD Launches Sea Lion 07 DM-i Smart Driving Edition with Onboard Drone System

On May 8, BYD released the Sea Lion 07 DM-i Smart Driving Edition, priced at ¥169,800–¥205,800, featuring an optional intelligent onboard drone system to expand its smart driving ecosystem.

8. Bill Gates Announces Plans to Donate Nearly All His Wealth Within 20 Years

Bill Gates plans to donate almost all of his wealth over the next two decades, with the Gates Foundation set to close in 2045, directing funds toward global health and development initiatives.

9. China’s NDRC Unveils ¥3 Trillion High-Quality Projects to Encourage Private Investment

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced plans to launch high-quality projects worth approximately ¥3 trillion in sectors like transportation, energy, water conservancy, and new infrastructure to promote private capital investment.

10. Roche Invests ¥2.04 Billion to Build Biopharmaceutical Base in China

Roche Pharmaceuticals announced the construction of a new biopharmaceutical production base in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang, expected to begin operations in 2031 for the localized production of faricimab injections.

These events span AI, chips, robotics, new energy vehicles, operating systems, and more, showcasing the latest trends in the global tech industry.