I. Artificial Intelligence & Digital Economy
- Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.6The new model delivers comprehensive upgrades in three core capabilities: programming, computer operation, and long-text reasoning. Its performance approaches flagship level, yet it is priced at only one-fifth of the flagship version, drastically lowering the cost of enterprise AI adoption.
- xAI launches Grok 4.2 public betaElon Musk officially announced the open beta of Grok 4.2, featuring enhanced rapid learning abilities. The official team plans weekly updates to continuously strengthen the model’s multi-scenario understanding and interactive performance.
- Meta and Nvidia expand AI chip partnershipMeta will deploy Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs and Grace CPUs at scale to build a massive AI computing cluster, supporting next-generation agent research and large model training.
- Google I/O 2026 datedThe conference is scheduled for May 19–20, focusing on Gemini model upgrades, AI glasses development, and the next Android OS, showcasing Google’s full AI and hardware roadmap for the year.
II. Integrated Circuits & Computing Power
- Phison warns of storage shortage through 2030The supply-demand gap for DRAM and NAND flash is widening, with surging AI server demand further straining production capacity. The upward price trend will long impact consumer electronics and data center operating costs.
- AMD denies delays for next-gen AI chipsThe company officially clarified that the Instinct MI455X is on track for delivery in late 2026, continuing competition with Nvidia in the AI computing market.
- Peking University develops ultra-low-power ferroelectric transistorsResearchers solved a key bottleneck in chip storage, creating the world’s smallest nano-gate ferroelectric transistor, which significantly reduces chip power consumption and size for miniaturized, energy-efficient chips.
III. High-End Equipment & Intelligent Manufacturing
- Unitree Robotics’ robot dog certified at India AI SummitIndian universities formally recognized the exhibited robot dog developed by China’s Unitree Technology, marking international recognition for China’s quadruped robot technology and expanding its global influence.
- Galaxy General Robots perform fully autonomous at CCTV Spring Festival GalaAll movements were real-time environment-aware and self-decided, not pre-programmed, representing a key breakthrough in China’s embodied intelligence.
- MIIT pushes for national standards on physical car buttonsPlans require physical buttons for critical vehicle functions to reduce distraction from touchscreens, improving driving safety and convenience.
IV. Aerospace & Commercial Space
- China releases standards for on-orbit satellite AI applicationsThe standards regulate AI model deployment, computing scheduling, and data processing in space, supporting the orderly development of low-orbit satellites and space computing.
- Starlink accelerates global coverageSpaceX is ramping up satellite launches and ground station construction to improve internet access in remote regions, expanding both civilian and commercial use cases.
V. New Energy & Intelligent Connectivity
- Next-gen 800V high-voltage fast-charging platform deployedIt boosts charging efficiency, adding over 500 km of range in 10 minutes, easing a major pain point for EVs and upgrading the energy-replenishment system.
- Leading automakers expand in-vehicle cloud cooperationMajor carmakers team up with cloud providers to enhance in-car computing and intelligent interaction, deepening integration of autonomous driving and the onboard ecosystem.
VI. Frontier Tech & Consumer Electronics
- Apple developing three AI wearablesIncluding AI smart glasses, an AI pendant, and AirPods with infrared cameras, planned for launch in 2027 to expand AI’s multi-scenario interaction.
- Apple pushes visionOS 26.4 BetaIn collaboration with Nvidia, it enables cloud computing expansion, improving gaming and AI performance on the headset and refining the user experience.
