Is Silence the Key? Don’t Make Me Educate Smart Homes Again

Is Silence the Key? Don't Make Me Educate Smart Homes Again

After a 90-minute workout, is that the most exhausting moment for Liu Genghong’s girls? No, it’s far from over. The hot and humid living room needs timely ventilation, which means opening windows or finding a dehumidifier, air purifier, or air conditioner, and pressing the start button for each. If smart appliances were installed at home, … Read more

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

NB-IoT: The Backbone of Future IoT or Just a Lost Cause?

Author: Qin Peng Published by the IoT Think Tank Please cite the source and origin Introduction Currently, NB can only serve as a supplementary means to meet specific application scenarios. There is no strong reason to achieve a nationwide NB network with no dead zones. 1. The Prosperity of NB In the eyes of many, … Read more

Why Are More and More Smartphones No Longer Supporting Memory Cards?

Why Are More and More Smartphones No Longer Supporting Memory Cards?

Historically, our smartphones have supported memory cards. However, since the release of Apple’s iPhone, an increasing number of smartphones, especially Android devices, have begun to drop support for memory cards. Why is this happening? There are many reasons, and let the editor of ROM Base explain them slowly. 1. The Design Trend of the Android … Read more

Industry Research | Applications of Virtual Reality Technology in the Automotive Industry

Industry Research | Applications of Virtual Reality Technology in the Automotive Industry

With the rapid development of electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing in the automotive market, virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely applied in the automotive industry. Major manufacturers such as FAW, Changan, and Geely are actively laying out their VR strategies in the automotive field, continuously experimenting in areas such as VR reviews, VR scenarios, … Read more

Why Most People Struggle to Utilize AI: A Shift from Passive to Active Paradigms

Why Most People Struggle to Utilize AI: A Shift from Passive to Active Paradigms

The cover image is generated by Recraft. Click the original link to try this workflow. Current Observations Recently, while developing the AI workflow product “Vector Context,” I observed an interesting phenomenon. Although I have detailed the methods for using AI and provided hands-on guidance for writing prompts, very few colleagues have truly integrated AI into … Read more

Tmall Genie X1 Review: Unprecedented Low Barrier to Experience Smart Speakers

Tmall Genie X1 Review: Unprecedented Low Barrier to Experience Smart Speakers

Compared to smartphones as excellent carriers of the mobile internet era, every company involved in artificial intelligence must consider which product serves as the carrier of AI to reach consumers. Even IBM, which rarely interacts directly with ordinary consumers, has been advertising its Watson. Beyond smartphones, foreign tech giants are all seeking hardware carriers for … Read more

Reflections on Touchscreens: Are In-Car Touchscreens Safe?

Reflections on Touchscreens: Are In-Car Touchscreens Safe?

According to Global Market Insights, the global automotive display market is expected to double from the current $15 billion (€13.4 billion) to $30 billion (€26.7 billion) by 2025. Larger, more aesthetically pleasing, and increasingly multifunctional digital displays are becoming key features of modern automotive cockpits. Now, both drivers and passengers expect to enjoy displays similar … Read more

Interaction Design of Touch Screens: Swiping Gestures Replace Clicking

Interaction Design of Touch Screens: Swiping Gestures Replace Clicking

When analyzing the swiping gestures of the N9, we explore how they replace the iPhone’s Home button, presenting the argument of “replacing clicks”. This article summarizes previous discussions and emphasizes this design trend. Touchscreen clicking is a continuation of mouse clicking, which has many disadvantages:   Display Space. Controls occupy display space; a 44-pixel square is … Read more

The Perfect Form of Smart Speakers: A Technical Exploration

The Perfect Form of Smart Speakers: A Technical Exploration

Ten years ago, the movie “Iron Man” was released, featuring the intelligent butler Jarvis, who assists the protagonist Tony Stark in managing various tasks and calculating information. With its seamless human-computer dialogue, almost omnipotent skills, personality, and independent thinking, Jarvis became an ideal representation of AI assistants for many. Indeed, sci-fi works have never lacked … Read more

What Is the True Path for the Internet of Vehicles?

What Is the True Path for the Internet of Vehicles?

We have reviewed all startup reports and selected the best for you. “Every year is the ‘Year of the Internet of Vehicles’ in China.” Upon seeing reports about the Internet of Vehicles, one cannot help but feel this way. This is certainly not a good evaluation. Because it means starting over every year. Since the … Read more