Technology – Page 27

Apple Maps could soon make it easier for you to find routes and gas

We’ve seen Apple Maps improve steadily over the years, growing to become a genuine competitor to Google Maps, and a newly filed Apple patent gives us an idea of another new feature that could be introduced in the app in the near future. As spotted by Wccftech, the patent has the title “User Interfaces for … Continue reading Apple Maps could soon make it easier for you to find routes and gas

China’s Xiaomi releases its first self-developed NEV

The SU7, produced by Chinese tech company Xiaomi Corp, is displayed at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – Chinese tech firm Xiaomi on Thursday night released its first self-developed new energy vehicle model SU7. Three versions of the model — SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max — will enter the … Continue reading China’s Xiaomi releases its first self-developed NEV

US discriminatory subsidies disrupt NEV supply chain: expert

Export-bound vehicles await shipment at Yantai port, Shandong province. [Photo by TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – The United States’ subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs) are discriminatory and will seriously disrupt the global supply chain, a trade expert has told Xinhua. Tu Xinquan, head of the China Institute for WTO Studies of the University … Continue reading US discriminatory subsidies disrupt NEV supply chain: expert

ZF expresses confidence about auto industry’s future in China

ZF operates more than 50 plants, four R&D centers and 240 after-sales service centers in China. [Photo/China Daily] Global technology company ZF remains bullish about the Chinese market, pledging continued investment, innovation and localization efforts in the world’s largest auto market, its CEO said at the China Development Forum on Sunday in Beijing. “China is … Continue reading ZF expresses confidence about auto industry’s future in China

China thrives as center of global brand exports

Visitors look at BYD’s electric vehicle “Sealion” during the 45th Bangkok Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, March 26, 2024. [Photo/VCG] China is emerging as an important export hub for international carmakers as they rev up efforts to make better use of their manufacturing facilities: either because of competition from local car marques or the country’s … Continue reading China thrives as center of global brand exports

Dongfeng reveals latest hybrid Mach technology

Visitors take photos of a Mach PHREV transmission in Beijing on March 30. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Dongfeng Motor unveiled its plug-in hybrid range-extended Mach technology in Beijing on Saturday night, presenting the State-owned automaker’s efficient electric drive. You Zheng, deputy general manager of Dongfeng Motor, said models equipped with the Mach PHREV combine the … Continue reading Dongfeng reveals latest hybrid Mach technology

Sigma unveils a killer portrait lens for Sony and Panasonic cameras with a tempting price tag

Sigma has unveiled its latest prime lens, the 50mm F1.2 DG DN Art. It’s available in Sony E-mount and L-mount, and it looks like a stellar lens for portraiture. Directly compatible with Sony cameras like the Sony A7R V, and L-mount cameras like Sigma’s own FP-L, the new Leica SL3, and Panasonic full-frame mirrorless cameras … Continue reading Sigma unveils a killer portrait lens for Sony and Panasonic cameras with a tempting price tag

Fujifilm X-T50 rumored to follow up the in-demand X100VI – and it could be the better buy

If the Fujifilm X100VI has caught your eye but it’s a little out of your budget or you’re not keen on a potential lengthy pre-order wait, there could be another low-cost alternative on the horizon – the rumored Fujifilm X-T50. According to Fujifilm Rumors, the ‘fifth generation’ model will replace the out-of-stock Fujifilm X-T30 II … Continue reading Fujifilm X-T50 rumored to follow up the in-demand X100VI – and it could be the better buy

Chrome’s new Declutter tool may soon help manage your 100 plus open tabs

Recent evidence suggests Chrome on Android may receive a new Tab Declutter tool to help people manage so many open tabs. Hints of this feature were discovered in lines of code on Google’s Chromium platform by 9To5Google. It’s unknown exactly how Tab Declutter will work, although there is enough information to paint a picture. According … Continue reading Chrome’s new Declutter tool may soon help manage your 100 plus open tabs

How to add film simulation recipes to your Fujifilm camera

While other brands have been developing global shutters and faster subject-detection algorithms, Fujifilm has focused on taking its customers back to a time when a camera didn’t feel like a computer, and photography was a slower and more intentional process of creation. They have done this by creating stunning vintage-inspired cameras, like the X100VI, that … Continue reading How to add film simulation recipes to your Fujifilm camera