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technology17 days ago•6 min saved

Shenzhen’s robotaxis push stirs worry among taxi drivers

Shenzhen is expanding robotaxis to promote autonomous mobility, in a saturated taxi market with about 400,000 licensed drivers earning roughly 13 fares a day; July rules will enable robotaxi tests citywide as operators like Pony.ai and Baidu run pilots, raising concerns among drivers that automation could replace or erode livelihoods even as robotaxis may eventually supplement human drivers in China’s gig economy amid policy aims to address an ageing workforce and a manufacturing shift.

via Financial Times|

#chinese-employment #driverless-vehicles #gig-economy

science26 days ago•4 min saved

Satellite heartbeat reveals bursty growth in six global cities

Researchers used dense, high-frequency satellite imagery from Landsat and Sentinel-2 to map an "urban pulse" in six cities—Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle, and Shenzhen—revealing that urban growth occurs in spikes and asynchronous bursts rather than smoothly; the approach provides near-real-time insights for planners and shows how global shocks like COVID-19 affected cities differently.

via Reuters|

#lagos #satellite-imagery #science

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Shenzhen Dream: An American Family’s Frugal, Futuristic Life in China

A 36-year-old American who moved to Shenzhen in 2016 lives with his wife and two kids in a three-bedroom about $1,000/month rent, roughly $100/month groceries for a family of four, plus $29 internet, $100 electricity and $90 healthcare—roughly a quarter of his U.S. costs. He initially earned about $4,000/month teaching English, then pivoted to a marketing role paying around $3,500/month plus about $1,200/month from side gigs; Shenzhen’s tech-forward, safe, family-friendly environment with cheap transit and multilingual schooling has made the move feel like a successful, future-ready life in China.

via CNBC|

#business #career-change #china

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Affordable Alternatives: The Rise of Apple Vision Pro Lookalikes in the Consumer Headset Market"

Chinese start-up EmdoorVR has released the Vision SE, a headset resembling Apple's Vision Pro, at a much lower price point, targeting the consumer market in the wake of a slowdown in the VR and AR industry. While the Vision SE lacks some features of the Apple device, it aims to provide an entertainment experience. EmdoorVR is leveraging the interest around Apple’s Vision Pro to survive the industry's challenges and is counting on Apple's entry to drive market growth.

via South China Morning Post|

#apple #china #emdoorvr

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bunnie Huang and Naomi Wu Collaborate on Updated Shenzhen Guide"

Naomi Wu, a Shenzhen native and popular maker, is releasing a new edition of the Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen, originally written by Bunnie Huang. The guide serves as an introduction to the city's high-tech manufacturing and electronic component markets, providing valuable information for navigating the Chinese-speaking maze of vendors. Naomi Wu's involvement is particularly significant as she had previously faced pressure from the Chinese government, limiting her social media presence. The new edition is eagerly anticipated by those interested in exploring the wonders of Shenzhen.

via Hackaday|

#bunnie-huang #electronics #guide

natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

Record-Breaking Rainfall Floods Hong Kong and Shenzhen

Hong Kong and Shenzhen experienced the heaviest rain on record, causing severe flooding, two deaths, and over 100 injuries. The torrential rain was brought by Typhoon Haikui, which weakened to a tropical depression but still dumped large amounts of precipitation on already soaked areas. Hong Kong issued its highest rainstorm warning, leading to school closures, transport disruptions, and the closure of the stock exchange. Shenzhen, a major tech hub, also faced chaos with business and transport links severely affected. The extreme weather is expected to continue in Guangdong province, with heavy rain causing further disruptions.

via Yahoo News|

#flooding #hong-kong #natural-disasters