China gives first lecture from space
Source: BBC
Beijing :: China | updated 2013-06-20 00:09:24 -0700 | technology-news
Female astronaut Wang Yaping took questions live from students in Beijing China's second female astronaut, Wang Yaping, has delivered the country's first-ever video lecture from space. Speaking to students via live video, Ms Wang used spinning tops, a ball, water...
The Getaway: Finding Deals With Paid Upgrades
Source: The New York Times
Hong Kong :: China | updated 2013-06-19 15:06:42 -0700 | technology-news
Elite members of travel loyalty programs are not necessarily happy about this development, because it can mean fewer free upgrades for them, although some companies are figuring out ways to keep these perks in the mix for their most loyal...
3 Must-Watch Industries Hurting Your Investment
Source: The Motley Fool
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-19 19:56:06 -0700 | technology-news
Must-Watch Industries Hurting Your Investment Don't let it get away!...While there are billions of dollars to be made in online video, search, and online portals, the spoils -- given the fast pace of technology -- often go to the top...
Qualcomm Expands Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Processor Tier
Source: PR Newswire
Shenzhen :: China | updated 2013-06-20 00:09:59 -0700 | technology-news
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has expanded its entry-level offerings with the addition of six new processors to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 class, featuring dual- and quad-core CPUs...It is anticipated that the new processors (8x10 and 8x12), along with its Qualcomm Reference...
Chengguan: Abusive or misunderstood?
Source: China News
Huaiyin :: China | updated 2013-06-19 23:16:30 -0700 | technology-news
12 ( Ecns.cn) China's urban management officers, or chengguan , have become infamous for abuse of power and assaults on street vendors. That negative reputation has recently been exacerbated by a video capturing their brutal tactics in the city of...
Hackers attack Shanghai university websites
Source: China News
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-19 23:16:29 -0700 | technology-news
The newspaper quoted Qihu360, a leading Chinese company specializing in Internet security, as saying. The average website security scores for domestic universities came in at about 55 points out of 100, while about two-thirds of the university websites failed in...
PPTV Builds World's Largest TV Cloud Platform Based on Microsoft Windows Azure
Source: PR Newswire
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-18 23:51:15 -0700 | technology-news
Windows Azure Cloud Platform is a brand new market opportunity, which was unimaginable in the past. We are so excited to have such a great application on our platform." Microsoft will help the domestic online video industry realize new business...
Alipay's spare money business stirs online investment
Source: Chinadaily
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-18 20:16:14 -0700 | technology-news
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group, which runs Taobao.com, has established a new business offering customers higher investment yields than interest from banks. Five years ago, group board chairman Ma Yun said if Chinese banks do not change then they will be...
Shanghai set for rapid bus system
Source: China News
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-18 02:18:45 -0700 | technology-news
The project was officially approved by Fengxian's local government and the BRT will have its own dedicated lanes, according to the Oriental Morning Post. The newspaper said the project is expected to begin construction within the year. The BRT is...
Positive online response to planned space lesson
Source: China News
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-18 02:18:42 -0700 | technology-news
Do you have any thoughts about discovering aliens? Can a sponge-liked plate be created if steel melts in space and then gas is pumped into it? Is your physical consumption greater than that on earth when you undergo physical training?"...
Massive online pyramid scheme case goes to court
Source: China News
Hangzhou :: China | updated 2013-06-18 06:34:17 -0700 | technology-news
Fifteen people allegedly involved in the nation's largest online pyramid scheme stood trial Tuesday in a court in East China's Zhejiang province. On June 11, police in Jinhua city cracked down on a website offering discounts on online purchases and...
Chinese supercomputer named world's fastest
Source: The Hindu
Changsha :: China | updated 2013-06-18 07:08:38 -0700 | technology-news
Special Arrangement The Tianhe-2 developed by the National University of Defense Technology works double the speed of the U.S...A Chinese university has built the world's fastest supercomputer, almost doubling the speed of the U.S. machine that previously claimed the top...
Tencent on the hunt for online revenue with WeChat service
Source: Chinadaily
Shanghai :: China | updated 2013-06-17 21:40:47 -0700 | technology-news
The move rewrites the rules of retailing and advertising on the mobile front. It is also part of a consistent company strategy to commercialize WeChat, which has more than 300 million users worldwide. The app lets users send voice messages,...
Neusoft Named Again to PwC's Global 100 Software Leaders
Source: PR Newswire
Shenyang :: China | updated 2013-06-17 21:25:53 -0700 | technology-news
The boom of cloud computing, Internet of Things, mobile Internet, and other new technologies has driven the rapidly increasing number of mobile devices. Software as a service (SaaS) will not only create more IT consumption, but also will bring new...
World's longest and widest cable bridge with a span of 10km is finally completed after seven years (...
Source: Mail Online UK
Shaoxing :: China | updated 2013-06-17 13:16:27 -0700 | technology-news
17 June 2013 0 View comments The world's longest and widest multi-pylon cable-stayed bridge has opened in China after seven years of construction work The Jiaxing-Shaoxing Sea Bridge stretches 6.2miles (10 kilometres) over the Hangzhou Bay, in Shaoxing, China.
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