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Vancouver City Council Passes "Bitcoin-Friendly City" Motion to Explore Cryptocurrency's Role in Municipal Finances
Vancouver City Council Passes "Bitcoin-Friendly City" Motion to Explore Cryptocurrency's Role in Municipal FinancesOn December 11th, Vancouver City Council passed a motion proposed by Mayor Ken Sim aiming to establish Vancouver as a "Bitcoin-friendly city." The motion doesn't directly integrate Bitcoin into municipal finances but mandates a thorough investigation by city staff to explore Bitcoin's potential applications within Vancouver's municipal financial system, comprehensively assessing both risks and benefits...
Blockchain 2024-12-12 23:27:49 -
Telefnica Partners with Epic Games: Pre-installed Epic Games Store Challenges Google Play Monopoly
Telefnica Partners with Epic Games: Pre-installed Epic Games Store Challenges Google Play MonopolyTelefnica, one of the world's largest telecommunication companies, and its O2 and Movistar networks spanning the UK, Spain, Germany, and Latin America, announced it will pre-install the Epic Games Store on every new Android-compatible phone it sells, including Samsung devices. This move is part of a long-term partnership between Telefnica and Epic Games, aiming to bring the Epic Games Store and popular titles like Fortnite to millions of users...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 22:48:27 -
Google Pixel 9a: Early Release, Significant Upgrades, Still $499?
Google Pixel 9a: Early Release, Significant Upgrades, Still $499?In May of this year, Google launched the budget-friendly Pixel 8a, garnering market attention with its attractive $499 price tag (approximately 3626 RMB). Multiple leaks suggest Google plans to release the Pixel 9a in March 2025, two months earlier than previous A-series releases...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 21:43:59 -
The iPhone 18 Pro May See a Price Hike Due to Soaring A20 Pro Processor Costs
The iPhone 18 Pro May See a Price Hike Due to Soaring A20 Pro Processor CostsAccording to a December 12th report by Kuaitech, Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series may face price pressure. The primary reason is the series' anticipated debut of the A20 Pro processor, manufactured using TSMC's 2nm process...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 17:44:59 -
OnePlus Ace 5/Pro Series Globally Premieres "Wind Speed Game Core," Enabling Full-Blooded 120fps Ultra-Frame and Ultra-Quality in Genshin Impact
OnePlus Ace 5/Pro Series Globally Premieres "Wind Speed Game Core," Enabling Full-Blooded 120fps Ultra-Frame and Ultra-Quality in Genshin ImpactAt the OnePlus Gaming Conference held on the afternoon of December 12th, OnePlus officially announced that its new "Wind Speed Game Core" technology will be globally premiered on the OnePlus Ace 5/Pro series. This news undoubtedly created a wave of excitement among mobile gamers...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 16:19:59 -
Apple Secretly Develops AI Server Chip "Baltra," Targeting Nvidia, Aims for 2026 Mass Production
Apple Secretly Develops AI Server Chip "Baltra," Targeting Nvidia, Aims for 2026 Mass ProductionDecember 12, sources familiar with the matter revealed that Apple is intensely developing its first server chip specifically designed for artificial intelligence, codenamed "Baltra." This chip aims to meet the burgeoning computational demands of Apple's next-generation AI capabilities and is expected to enter mass production by 2026...
Industry dynamics 2024-12-12 14:23:58 -
Honor X50 Leads the Sub-$200 Price Segment: In-Depth Analysis of Top 10 Sales Ranking (January-November 2024)
Honor X50 Leads the Sub-$200 Price Segment: In-Depth Analysis of Top 10 Sales Ranking (January-November 2024)The Chinese smartphone market in the 0-2000 Yuan (approximately $0-$280 USD) price range saw fierce competition in the first eleven months of 2024 (January 1st to November 30th). While major brands are aggressively expanding into the high-end market, mid-to-low-end models remain the cornerstone for Android manufacturers, catering to a vast user base...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 14:14:26 -
iPhone 18 Pro May Feature TSMC's 2nm Chip, Leading to Significant Price Hike
iPhone 18 Pro May Feature TSMC's 2nm Chip, Leading to Significant Price HikeA report from the China Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, citing Taiwan's Commercial Times, suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro, slated for release in 2026, will be the first to utilize TSMC's 2nm process for its A20 Pro processor. This upgrade, however, will come at a considerable cost...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 13:54:24 -
Huawei Mate70 Series: In-depth Analysis of the Kirin 9020 Chip and Performance Enhancements
Huawei Mate70 Series: In-depth Analysis of the Kirin 9020 Chip and Performance EnhancementsThe launch of the Huawei Mate70 series has once again ignited the Chinese smartphone market. Compared to its predecessor, the Mate60 series, the Mate70 series boasts a significant performance improvement, with benchmark scores increasing by as much as 30%...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 10:45:00 -
The foldable phone panel market is cooling: Samsung and Huawei's duopoly faces challenges
The foldable phone panel market is cooling: Samsung and Huawei's duopoly faces challengesCounterpoint Research's latest data reveals a concerning trend: foldable phone display shipments saw their first year-over-year decline in Q3 2024, a downturn projected to continue into 2025. This is primarily attributed to underperforming market leaders Samsung and Huawei, signaling a significant challenge to the once-booming foldable phone market...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 09:37:57 -
vivo S20 Pro Officially Launches: 50MP Quad-Camera, Dimensity 9300+ Power, Starting at 3399
vivo S20 Pro Officially Launches: 50MP Quad-Camera, Dimensity 9300+ Power, Starting at 3399The highly anticipated vivo S20 Pro officially went on sale today, offering consumers a new experience with its powerful imaging system, excellent performance, and innovative features. Pricing starts at 3399 for the 12GB+256GB version, 3799 for the 12GB+512GB version, and 3999 for the 16GB+512GB version...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 09:37:23 -
OnePlus Ace 5 Makes a Strong Debut: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Directly Challenging Competitors
OnePlus Ace 5 Makes a Strong Debut: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Directly Challenging CompetitorsOnePlus has been making frequent moves recently. Following the separate launch of its performance flagship, the upcoming OnePlus Ace 5 has generated significant buzz...
Mobile Internet 2024-12-12 03:18:16