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The average price of domestic air tickets during the May Day holiday exceeded 1,200 yuan, and domestic tourism revenue was 148.056 billion yuan
On the evening of May 3, according to CCTV Financial Report, according to relevant data, during the “May 1st” period this year, the number of domestic flights exceeded 80,000, and the daily average level increased by about 15% compared with the same period in 2019. The capacity of domestic flights has fully returned to normal, and the demand has risen even more rapidly. This year’s Golden Week air ticket search popularity has increased by 162% compared with 2019. The routes between Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Chengdu are the most popular. The price is 1211 yuan, an increase of 39% compared with 2019.
It is worth mentioning that during this holiday, orders for two-class air tickets (first class and business class) have increased more than economy class levels. During the “May 1st” period, the average one-way price of two-class air tickets was 2,443 yuan, and the order volume increased by nearly 80% compared with the same period in 2019. .
According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, during the “May 1” holiday in 2023, the cultural and tourism industries will recover strongly, and the national holiday market will be stable and orderly. According to calculations by the data center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the total number of domestic tourist trips nationwide was 274 million, a year-on-year increase of 70.83%, which recovered to 119.09% of the same period in 2019 on a comparable basis; domestic tourism revenue was 148.056 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 128.90%, and a comparable increase of 128.90%. The caliber recovered to 100.66% of the same period in 2019. (Source: CCTV Finance)
Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and more will discuss AI issues at the White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The CEOs of Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic will meet with senior administration officials including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday to discuss artificial intelligence, a White House official said on May 3. development problem.
The White House invitation letter to CEOs shows that U.S. officials plan to have “frank discussions” with these CEOs about AI, especially about the risks posed by the technology’s “current and near-term” developments. Companies must make sure their products are safe before they make them available to the public.” The rapid development of AI technology has raised concerns, including invasion of privacy, bias, and fears that it could spread fraud and disinformation.
Anthropic representatives confirmed the company’s participation in the meeting. Google and OpenAI have yet to comment. Microsoft declined to comment. (Source: Netease Technology)
Apple’s self-driving test driver team laid off 56 people, accounting for more than 25%
On May 3, according to a foreign technology media MacReports report, the number of drivers testing self-driving cars for Apple has recently been reduced by 56, and the total number of drivers currently on the job is 145.
The report pointed out that since the summer of 2021, Apple has continued to expand the number of self-driving car drivers, from less than 80 to more than 200 in early 2023. According to the documents submitted by Apple to the California DMV, the number of people dropped from 201 at the beginning of this year to 145, a drop of more than 25%.
As for the number of cars Apple has registered for self-driving testing, the number dropped from 67 last time to 66 on April 28. (Source: IT House)
Qualcomm’s second-quarter revenue was US$9.275 billion, and net profit fell 42% year-on-year
On the morning of May 4, Qualcomm released the company’s financial report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023. According to the report, Qualcomm’s revenue in the second fiscal quarter was US$9.275 billion, a 17% decrease from US$11.164 billion in the same period last year; net profit was US$1.704 billion, a 42% decrease from US$2.934 billion in the same period last year; According to US GAAP, Qualcomm’s adjusted net profit in the second fiscal quarter was US$2.420 billion, down 34% from US$3.661 billion in the same period last year.
The financial report shows that Qualcomm’s revenue in mobile phone chips, automotive chips, and Internet of Things businesses fell by 17%, 20%, and 24% year-on-year, respectively. Qualcomm’s second-quarter revenue exceeded Wall Street analysts’ expectations, and adjusted diluted earnings per share were in line with expectations. But at the same time, Qualcomm’s outlook for third-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings per share fell short of expectations, leading to a sharp drop of nearly 7% in its after-hours stock price. (Source: Sina Technology)
Consumption picks up strongly across the country on May Day, with consumption up 70% year-on-year
On May 3, according to Alipay’s consumption insights for the first three days of the May Day holiday (April 29-May 1), the holidays have driven up consumption in the catering, travel, and cultural travel industries, and the number of holiday payments It increased by 230% year-on-year, and the consumption amount increased by 200% year-on-year, and increased by 70% year-on-year in 2019.
According to Alipay data, major consumption categories have grown significantly while optional consumption has increased by multiples. For example, the catering industry has grown by more than 50% year-on-year, while the consumption of the cultural and tourist attractions industry has increased by more than 4 times. (Source: 36Kr)
Xiaopeng responds to self-driving emergency avoidance of large car insurance rushing out of the elevated road: can not completely rely on assisted driving
On May 3, according to boiling point video reports, recently, in Shanghai, some netizens released a video saying that when using the Xpeng G9 automatic navigation assisted driving function, the assisted driving system turned to the right in order to avoid the large vehicle in front, but the direction did not follow. After returning to the right position, the owner of the car took over urgently and quickly turned to avoid accidents.
In this regard, Xpeng Motors customer service responded that the OTA version of Xpeng G9 has been updated recently, and it is currently version 4.2.1. No feedback from this customer has been received for the time being, and it will be reported to the head office and fed back to the engineer for analysis. The customer service said that you can’t completely rely on assisted driving when driving, and you should also pay attention to it.
In April 2023, Xiaopeng G9 won the passenger test license on Guangzhou’s third-level roads. The company expects to start the autonomous driving test for all users in Huangpu District, Guangzhou in the second half of 2023. (Source: Tech Planet)
Musk cuts Twitter staff to 1,000, sources say
On May 3, according to people familiar with the matter, six months after the acquisition of Twitter, Musk has cut the company’s workforce by nearly 90%, and there are still about 1,000 people left.
The company now has a total of about 1,000 full-time employees, according to two people familiar with Twitter. The two people requested anonymity to discuss non-public information. During his six months at the helm of Twitter, Elon Musk reduced Twitter’s headcount by nearly 90%. “(Source: Sina Finance)
Toyota applies for a “manual transmission” patent for hybrid vehicles: retain driving fun
According to news on May 3, recently, Toyota submitted a technical patent to the US Patent Office for exposure. The content of the patent is about the manual transmission mechanism designed by Toyota for hybrid vehicles.
The patent document shows that this system will directly control the car’s gear switching through the gear lever and clutch, and it is not a virtual manual transmission system similar to the wire transmission control. It can directly connect the engine and gearbox through the clutch. To achieve the effect of shifting gears.
This system can directly intervene or disconnect the connection between the engine and the wheels when the trip computer deems it necessary. Moreover, this system also allows the driver to bypass the ECU to directly operate the car, so as to ensure that the driver can maximize the performance of the car when the car is driving at the limit.
Regarding the practice of equipping electric and hybrid models with manual transmission, Toyota said that it is to preserve the rich driving pleasure for drivers. (Source: Fast Technology)
Wearable devices may be able to assess mental health in the future
Recently, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York applied machine learning models to data passively collected by wearable devices such as the Apple Watch to measure a person’s resilience and mental health for the first time. The study was published in the journal JAMIA Open.
During the study, subjects wore an Apple Watch Series 4 or 5, and heart rate variability (the time between heartbeats) and resting heart rate were measured. Heart rate variability represents the body’s physical response to stress. A baseline survey was conducted to assess the level of resilience, optimism, and emotional support provided by others.
Using machine learning algorithms to analyze the data, the researchers found that they could determine the resilience of a person’s mental health based on heart rate variability.
New York City Hands Out 500 Free Apple AirTags As Car Thefts Rise 548%
Recently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams encouraged car owners to use Apple AirTag to track and protect their vehicles in order to curb the rising rate of car theft. Adams said that in order to advance the project, AirTags will be distributed to car owners for free. In the first phase, they prepared 500 AirTags, each worth $29, donated by the non-profit organization Association for a Better New York.
The campaign is largely aimed at curbing theft of Hyundais, Kias and more, with free AirTags to be handed out in the Castle Hill, Soundview and Parkchester neighborhoods, which have seen a 548 percent increase in thefts year-over-year.
However, it is worth noting that in addition to car owner anti-theft, Apple AirTags are now being used in more and more car thefts, especially luxury vehicles. Car thieves put AirTags where they cannot see, and then Track the car owner in this way, and steal the car when the time is right. (Source: Fast Technology)
