Tech News This Week: WeChat Cleanup Sparks Controversy, Loongson Outpaces Intel Core, Apple AirPods 4 Announcement Expected

Tech News This Week: WeChat Cleanup Sparks Controversy, Loongson Outpaces Intel Core, Apple AirPods 4 Announcement ExpectedThe past week (August 12-18) has seen a number of significant events in the tech world. IT Home brings you a recap:1

Tech News This Week: WeChat Cleanup Sparks Controversy, Loongson Outpaces Intel Core, Apple AirPods 4 Announcement Expected

The past week (August 12-18) has seen a number of significant events in the tech world. IT Home brings you a recap:

1. WeChat's Automatic Cleanup of Unread Messages After 3 Days Sparks Heated Debate, Official Responds "Received Content Can Be Saved Permanently"

Many WeChat users discovered that their unread messages were cleared when viewing their history, leading to widespread discussion. The incident quickly became a trending topic on Weibo, garnering 7.77 million views. Tencent customer service responded, stating that received and downloaded (viewed) chat records are permanently stored on the device and can be accessed indefinitely. However, unreceived messages are automatically deleted from WeChat servers after 3 days and cannot be retrieved. This explanation sparked concerns among users, fearing potential loss of important information.

2. CCTV Exposes Scrap Car Black Market, Lianyun Port Donghai County in Jiangsu Issues Announcement Stating Investigation and Impounded Materials

CCTV's "Financial Investigation" program exposed issues of counterfeit parts and the return of scrap cars to the market in the Donghai County Circular Economy Industrial Park in Jiangsu. The Donghai County Joint Investigation Team subsequently issued an announcement stating that they have initiated investigations into the individuals and businesses involved, and impounded the related materials. This incident revealed the disorder in the scrap car industry and attracted public attention.

3. Loongson Zhongke's Hu Weiwu: 3B6600 Eight-Core Desktop CPU Performance Will Reach the Level of Intel's Mid-to-High-End Core 12th-13th Generation

Loongson Zhongke is currently developing the next-generation desktop processors, the 3B6600 and 3B7000 series. Hu Weiwu, chairman of Loongson Zhongke, revealed that the 3B6600 eight-core desktop CPU is expected to achieve single-core and multi-core performance comparable to the mid-to-high-end Core 12th-13th generation using advanced technology. Furthermore, Hu Weiwu stated that by the end of 2024, Loongson's Linux platform is expected to seamlessly run the Windows operating system and its applications. This news signifies a significant breakthrough in domestic CPU technology, offering users more choices in the future.

4. Starting at 259,000 Yuan: The 2025 Model of the Extreme Krypton 001 Officially Released, Existing Owners Can Redeem 10,000 Yuan for Repurchases

The 2025 model of the Extreme Krypton 001 was officially released, featuring the upgraded "Vast Intelligent Driving 2.0" system, equipped with dual Orin-X chips and LiDAR. The price of the new car remains unchanged, while existing owners can redeem 10,000 yuan towards repurchase.

5. Increased Volume, Lower Price: The 2025 Model of the Extreme Krypton 007 Pure Electric Sedan Officially Released, Starting at 209,900 Yuan

The 2025 model of the Extreme Krypton 007 was officially released, billed as the "Pure Electric Sedan All-Rounder," offering four versions. With the exception of the top-of-the-line four-wheel drive performance version, the other versions have all experienced price reductions.

6. Google's Annual Flagship Pixel 9 Series Smartphones Released: Featuring Tensor G4, Offering 7 Years of OTA Updates

Google announced the Pixel 9 series smartphones, consisting of four models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The entire series is equipped with the Tensor G4 chip and offers up to 7 years of OTA updates.

7. Hacker Claims to Have Stolen Massive Data? Tencent QQ Responds: Information Unfounded, Black Industry Using Historical Data for Fabrication and Water Padding

Tencent QQ Security Center responded to recent rumors online regarding "hackers stealing massive data from QQ," stating that the information is entirely unfounded and fabricated by the black industry using historical data.

8. Extreme Krypton 001 Releases New Model Within Half a Year, Angering Owners, Official Responds That They Want to Provide Users with the Latest Technology

Extreme Krypton responded to the controversy sparked by the release of the new Extreme Krypton 001 model, which was met with displeasure from existing owners. The official stated their desire to provide users with the latest technology as soon as possible, but the launch of new products is based on market demand and product development schedules.

9. Xiaomi Automobile Responds to SU7 Collision Video: Setting Not Rigorous, Record Incomplete, Conclusion Untruthful

Regarding the online circulation of a "collision test video between the Xiaomi SU7 and Extreme Krypton 007," Xiaomi Automobile officially responded that the video's setting was not rigorous, the record was incomplete, and the conclusion was untruthful.

10. Xiaomi SU7 vs. Extreme Krypton 007 Collision Video Suspected of Forgery? The Person Involved Apologizes and Clarifies

The "collision test video between the Xiaomi SU7 and Extreme Krypton 007" released by automotive blogger Gao Ruoxiang sparked controversy, with users claiming discrepancies in the Xiaomi SU7's small battery size between different shots. Gao Ruoxiang responded that the battery was intact during disassembly but was damaged by a forklift during transportation.

11. Delivery Rider Claims Maximum Fine of 200 Yuan for Timeouts, CNR.CN Speaks Out on the "Delivery Rider Kneeling" Incident

The "delivery rider kneeling" incident attracted attention. CNR.CN published a lengthy article reporting on the incident, calling on platforms to pay attention to the rights of delivery riders.

12. Apple Announces It Will Open Up iPhone's NFC Chip, Allowing Third-Party Contactless Payment

Apple announced that it will open up the iPhone's NFC chip, enabling developers to use secure elements in their apps for contactless data exchange functions.

13. Tencent Confirms for the First Time: Negotiating with Apple Regarding Revenue for WeChat Mini Games on iOS

James Mitchell, Tencent's Chief Strategy Officer, confirmed for the first time that Tencent is in negotiations with Apple regarding the revenue of WeChat Mini Games, exploring the possibility of offering in-app purchases through Apple's iOS payment system.

14. Huawei Responds to Price Reduction of Mate 60 Series Smartphones: If Purchased Before the Event, Users Can Apply for Price Protection

Huawei announced price adjustments across all platforms for the Mate 60 series smartphones and provided price protection services for users who purchased before the event.

15. Receiving 28-Page Copyright Notice from CNKI, Mita AI Announces It Will No Longer Include CNKI Literature Records and Digests

Mita Company received a copyright notice from CNKI and announced that it will no longer include CNKI literature records and digests.

16. Student Arrested for Tampering with Classmate's College Entrance Exam Application, Constituting "Destruction of Computer Systems Crime"

An incident occurred in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, where a student tampered with a classmate's college entrance exam application. The suspect was detained for "destruction of computer systems crime."

17. "New Evidence" Added to Resignation, Gree Employee Claims Previously Wang Ziruo-Signed Documents Now Bear Different Names

Gree internal employees reported that Wang Ziruo's name could no longer be found in the enterprise contact list of Gree's internal software, and documents that previously required his signature are now signed by another person.

18. A Courier Company Lost a University Diploma, Only Willing to Compensate Not Exceeding Three Times the Postage, Court Orders 9,000 Yuan Compensation

A courier company lost a university diploma and was only willing to compensate not exceeding three times the postage. The court finally ordered the courier company to compensate 9,000 yuan.

19. 16,000 Yuan in Roaming Charges for Overseas Travel? Shanghai Municipal Communications Administration: Users Independently Restored Roaming Function After Fee Triggered Cut-Off

The Shanghai Municipal Communications Administration responded to an incident where a citizen encountered "exorbitant international roaming charges" during overseas travel, stating that the user independently restored the data roaming function after the fee triggered cut-off.

20. Cili County Public Security in Hunan: Man Who Fled After Hitchhiking 1,400 Kilometers Has Been Administratively Detained, 2,200 Yuan Recovered

A man in Cili County, Hunan, fled after hitching a ride and was administratively detained by the public security organs. The loss of 2,200 yuan has been recovered.

21. Ministry of Commerce and 7 Other Departments Raise Subsidies for Vehicle Scrapping and Renewal: Maximum Subsidy of 20,000 Yuan

The Ministry of Commerce and 7 other departments issued a notice raising subsidies for vehicle scrapping and renewal, providing a 20,000 yuan subsidy for those who scrap old vehicles and purchase new energy passenger cars.

22. LaiDian Technology Founder Yuan Bings