China

Red star rising: China's ascent to space superpower

Posted in Science on 16th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

China's new-found footing off-world is changing the rules of today's space race: find out how the rest of the world is rethinking its strategies

China's 'Jade Rabbit' lunar rover freezes to death on moon

Posted in Science on 13th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

The lunar rover was supposed to enter hibernation for two Earth weeks (one lunar day), but it failed to fold up one of its solar panels and enter sleep mode.

Google robotics team reportedly helping Foxconn with automated manufacturing

Posted in Business on 12th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

Googles robotics team is working with the Taiwanese contract manufacturer to accelerate automation efforts in its factories.

China and the International Rush to Claim Antarctica

Posted in Featured, Science on 11th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller

The Antarctic Treaty will come up for review. China, the US, the UK, and other countries intend to be ready.

Samsung's slumping sales suggest China is the next battlefield

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 29th Jan, 2014
by Alex Muller

Now, the war is shifting to developing markets where more people are becoming smartphone and tablet owners for the first time.