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🚨🇨🇳 Huawei's new Kirin 2026 chip boosts performance by 55% without shrinking transistors The Chinese tech giant has revealed its new smartphone processor with major gains through smarter LogicFolding design, avoiding more advanced manufacturing processes 🔸 Transistor density increased by 55% compared to last year's Kirin 9030 Pro —...

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$NVDA CEO JENSEN HUANG: "ANYONE WHO UNDERESTIMATES HUAWEI, IS DEEPLY NAIVE." He's right. And the timeline proves it. 2019: US puts Huawei on the sanctions blacklist. TSMC stops making their chips. Kirin chips dead. Phone business looks over. 2020: Full export ban. Even basic chip-making tools blocked. Everyone laughs: "China stuck at 14nm forever." 2023: Out of nowhere, Huawei drops the Mate 60 Pro. Inside? A new 7nm Kirin chip. Made fully in China, without the high-end tools the US blocked. The West coped: "lucky one-off, they can't keep doing it." 2026: Huawei unveils Tau Scaling + LogicFolding. New way to stack chips. More power, less wiring, smaller size. Plan: hit 1.4nm-level chips by 2031. Still without the tools the US banned. The US tried to block China. Instead they forced China to build its own. Now China is inventing the next generation of chips the West will have to copy. No company has been hit with more sanctions than Huawei. None has come back harder. US tech war backfired in real time.

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🚨 MERCEDES JUST PUT A MOTOR ONLY 8 CM THICK INTO A CAR THAT CAN HIT 62 MPH IN 2.1 SECONDS. Instead of conventional radial flux motors, Mercedes is betting big on axial flux technology. In these motors, the electromagnetic force flows parallel to the axle, allowing two magnetic rotors to sandwich a central stator in a flat, disc-like layout. The result is dramatically smaller and more powerful. The front motor in the new all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe is just 9 cm wide. The rear motors are even thinner at roughly 8 cm each. Despite their tiny size, they help launch the heavy performance car from 0-62 mph in just 2.1 seconds, with a top speed of up to 186 mph. Why this matters: • Axial flux motors are significantly more power-dense and can be up to 50% lighter than traditional designs • Their extreme thinness frees up packaging space in the vehicle for better weight distribution, aerodynamics, or interior room • Mercedes acquired YASA in 2021 and has spent years developing the complex manufacturing processes needed to build them at scale • The technology is debuting in a high-performance AMG model, showing Mercedes is serious about using it in its most demanding cars The deeper implication: While most of the EV conversation focuses on batteries and software, the electric motor itself is undergoing a quiet revolution. Axial flux designs have long been seen as theoretically superior but extremely difficult to manufacture at scale. By solving the production challenges and putting these motors into a real high-performance car, Mercedes is pushing the entire industry forward. The next generation of electric performance cars may not just have bigger batteries they may have fundamentally better motors. We’re watching the physical hardware of EVs evolve as dramatically as the software has. How important do you think motor technology (rather than just battery size) will be for the future of electric performance cars? Follow for more frontier automotive engineering and electric vehicle technology.

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🚨 SOUTH KOREAN SCIENTISTS JUST CREATED HOLLOW SILICON NANOTUBES THAT TRAP HEAT AND TURN WASTE ENERGY INTO ELECTRICITY. Researchers at POSTECH have developed a new hollow silicon nanotube structure that dramatically reduces thermal conductivity. By turning solid nanowires into microscopic pipes, they trapped heat-carrying particles (phonons) inside the tubes, cutting thermal conductivity by 70% compared to solid wires. Even when both structures had the same surface area, the hollow nanotubes still ran 33% cooler. This phonon localization effect previously thought to require extreme cold or exotic materials was achieved at near-room temperature using simple silicon nanotubes. Why this matters: • Waste heat from data centers, EV batteries, factories, and electronics is currently lost this could capture and convert it into usable electricity • The technology uses abundant, cheap silicon instead of rare and expensive materials like bismuth and tellurium • It’s highly compatible with existing semiconductor manufacturing, making large-scale production more realistic • It solves a long-standing problem: silicon is great for chips but terrible for thermoelectric energy conversion The deeper implication: This breakthrough shows that clever nanoscale engineering can unlock new capabilities from ordinary materials. By controlling how heat moves at the atomic level, researchers are opening a path to more efficient energy recovery systems without relying on scarce resources. As AI and computing power keep growing, finding ways to recycle the massive amounts of waste heat they generate will become increasingly important. How significant do you think waste-heat recovery technologies like this could become in the next decade? Follow for more frontier materials science and energy innovation.

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🚨 SCIENTISTS JUST REPLACED EXPENSIVE PLATINUM CATALYSTS IN ZINC-AIR BATTERIES WITH CHEAP IRON AND IT WORKS BETTER. Zinc-air batteries are one of the most promising low-cost, high-energy-density alternatives to lithium-ion, but they’ve been held back by a slow and inefficient oxygen reduction reaction that usually requires precious metal catalysts. Researchers at Tohoku University engineered a simple iron oxide/samarium oxide interface that dramatically speeds up this reaction. The heterointerface changes how electrons behave at the surface, weakens excessive bonding with reaction intermediates, and delivers faster kinetics plus excellent durability all without any noble metals. The new catalyst performed strongly in both liquid and flexible solid-state zinc-air batteries, successfully powering LEDs and even charging a smartphone. Why this matters: • Zinc-air batteries use oxygen from the air, abundant zinc, and are much cheaper and safer than lithium-ion • Removing the need for platinum or other precious metals makes them far more scalable and affordable • The iron-based interface approach is simple, stable in alkaline conditions, and improves both performance and longevity • It was demonstrated in practical devices, not just lab tests The deeper implication: We’re getting closer to energy storage that doesn’t rely on scarce, expensive materials. Zinc-air technology has long been held back by catalyst limitations, but this work shows that clever interface engineering with cheap, abundant elements can unlock the performance needed for real-world applications from portable electronics to large-scale grid storage. It’s another step toward clean energy systems that are not only sustainable in operation, but also in the materials they use. The future of batteries may not depend on mining more rare metals… but on smarter chemistry with what we already have in abundance. How close do you think we are to zinc-air batteries becoming a mainstream alternative to lithium-ion? Follow for more frontier battery materials and clean energy storage research.

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36,798 views • 4 months ago

C3yoyodesign WYYC 2026 Himeji Release News【14】 "The KROWN Series Joins the Tri-Material Trend!" — Introducing Shinya Kido’s First Tri-Material Signature Model: "KROWN.tri"! As Shinya Kido and C3yoyodesign’s most iconic flagship lineup, the KROWN series has constantly evolved alongside modern trick play. From the ultra-nimble wide mono-metal to the raw power of the bi-metal Krown.wst, Shinya Kido’s pursuit of wide-profile perfection has never stopped. Now, the KROWN family officially enters the forefront of modern yo-yo design with C3’s latest release: the all-new tri-material KROWN.tri! A Distinct Architecture: The "Middle PC Ring" Placement Unlike previous C3 tri-material throws that place PC or POM rings on the outermost rim, KROWN.tri introduces a uniquely engineered layering system by placing the Polycarbonate ring in the middle profile: 6061 Aluminum Alloy Body: Serves as the smooth, controllable core. Middle PC Ring: Positioned in the mid-section, utilizing low-density Polycarbonate to shave unnecessary center mass while adding striking visual layers. Stainless Steel Outer Rim: Reallocates the saved weight directly to the absolute outer perimeter, maximizing moment of inertia and spin stability. 、Evolution from .wst to .tri: Physics-Driven Maneuverability Followers of Shinya's design process know his constant pursuit: finding the ultimate balance between "lightweight maneuverability" and "heavyweight spin power" on wide-profile throws: 53.01mm Ultra-Wide Profile: Pushing past Krown.wst (Dia: 55.01mm / Width: 48.02mm), KROWN.tri expands the diameter to 56.45mm and width to a massive 53.01mm for an insanely high catch rate. Engineered Mass, Remarkably Nimble: Although the total weight (65.8g) is tuned for tri-material performance, the expanded width optimizes weight distribution and moment of inertia physics. As a result, the in-hand playfeel retains the signature nimble, floating, and fast-moving responsiveness that defines the KROWN series! By pairing a weight-saving middle PC ring with a heavy outer steel rim, C3 unlocks maximum spin power without compromising classic KROWN maneuverability. Specifications Material: 6061 Aluminum + PC Middle Ring + Stainless Steel Outer Ring Diameter: 56.45 mm Width: 53.01 mm Weight: 65.8 g Ultra-wide, tri-material, hyper-stable, and effortlessly light—KROWN.tri marks a new chapter for the KROWN legacy! Shinya Kido’s new signature model "KROWN.tri" officially debuts on August 14th at the WYYC 2026 Himeji C3(Black-Gold) / Yo-Yo Store Rewind Booth(Silver / Blue)! 📅 Release Date: August 14th 📍 Location: WYYC 2026 Himeji — C3 / Yo-Yo Store Rewind Booth #c3yoyodesign #c3krowntri #WYYC2026 #yoyo #ヨーヨー
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C3yoyodesign WYYC 2026 Himeji Release News【14】 "The KROWN Series Joins the Tri-Material Trend!" — Introducing Shinya Kido’s First Tri-Material Signature Model: "KROWN.tri"! As Shinya Kido and C3yoyodesign’s most iconic flagship lineup, the KROWN series has constantly evolved alongside modern trick play. From the ultra-nimble wide mono-metal to the raw power of the bi-metal Krown.wst, Shinya Kido’s pursuit of wide-profile perfection has never stopped. Now, the KROWN family officially enters the forefront of modern yo-yo design with C3’s latest release: the all-new tri-material KROWN.tri! A Distinct Architecture: The "Middle PC Ring" Placement Unlike previous C3 tri-material throws that place PC or POM rings on the outermost rim, KROWN.tri introduces a uniquely engineered layering system by placing the Polycarbonate ring in the middle profile: 6061 Aluminum Alloy Body: Serves as the smooth, controllable core. Middle PC Ring: Positioned in the mid-section, utilizing low-density Polycarbonate to shave unnecessary center mass while adding striking visual layers. Stainless Steel Outer Rim: Reallocates the saved weight directly to the absolute outer perimeter, maximizing moment of inertia and spin stability. 、Evolution from .wst to .tri: Physics-Driven Maneuverability Followers of Shinya's design process know his constant pursuit: finding the ultimate balance between "lightweight maneuverability" and "heavyweight spin power" on wide-profile throws: 53.01mm Ultra-Wide Profile: Pushing past Krown.wst (Dia: 55.01mm / Width: 48.02mm), KROWN.tri expands the diameter to 56.45mm and width to a massive 53.01mm for an insanely high catch rate. Engineered Mass, Remarkably Nimble: Although the total weight (65.8g) is tuned for tri-material performance, the expanded width optimizes weight distribution and moment of inertia physics. As a result, the in-hand playfeel retains the signature nimble, floating, and fast-moving responsiveness that defines the KROWN series! By pairing a weight-saving middle PC ring with a heavy outer steel rim, C3 unlocks maximum spin power without compromising classic KROWN maneuverability. Specifications Material: 6061 Aluminum + PC Middle Ring + Stainless Steel Outer Ring Diameter: 56.45 mm Width: 53.01 mm Weight: 65.8 g Ultra-wide, tri-material, hyper-stable, and effortlessly light—KROWN.tri marks a new chapter for the KROWN legacy! Shinya Kido’s new signature model "KROWN.tri" officially debuts on August 14th at the WYYC 2026 Himeji C3(Black-Gold) / Yo-Yo Store Rewind Booth(Silver / Blue)! 📅 Release Date: August 14th 📍 Location: WYYC 2026 Himeji — C3 / Yo-Yo Store Rewind Booth #c3yoyodesign #c3krowntri #WYYC2026 #yoyo #ヨーヨー

𝐂𝟑𝐲𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧

31,662 views • 2 months ago

🚨BREAKING: CROATIA BETRAYS NEIGHBORS FOR UKRAINE – SENDS ENERGY GEAR TO KYIV WHILE REFUSING OIL TRANSIT TO STARVING HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA & SERBIA! 🔥🇭🇷🇺🇦 vs 🇭🇺🇸🇰🇷🇸 Zelenskyy gloats about Croatia sending energy equipment to repair Ukraine’s bombed grid and pledging more help — while Hungary vetoes the EU’s 20th sanctions and €90B loan over Ukraine’s Druzhba oil blockade, Slovakia cuts emergency power in retaliation, and Serbia gets cut off too. Croatia refuses to let Russian crude through its pipelines for the desperate neighbors, choosing Kyiv’s side and leaving Central Europe to freeze. - Zelenskyy after meeting Croatian PM Plenković: "Croatia is already transferring equipment for the needs of Ukrainian energy companies, and we appreciate its readiness to continue helping restore Ukraine’s energy sector." - Croatia also preparing new defense package and pushing Ukraine’s EU accession — full betrayal of neighbors while Hungary/Slovakia face shortages from the Druzhba halt (oil stopped late January 2026, pipeline bombed by Ukrainian drones February 23). - Hungary and Slovakia requested alternative oil transit through Croatia’s Adria/JANAF system — Croatia flat-out refuses **Russian-origin crude** despite EU exemptions, offering only non-Russian alternatives that haven’t materialized yet. - Serbia, also hammered by the cutoff (Russian oil via Hungary halted), aligns with Hungary: planning new pipeline bypass with Hungary (100 km, expected 2028) to avoid Ukraine entirely; MOL acquiring more stake in Serbian refiner NIS to strengthen joint resistance. **Simple global explanation (for people who know nothing about this):** On February 24, 2026 (war’s 4th anniversary), Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and thanked Croatia for supplying equipment to fix Ukraine’s war-damaged power grid. Croatia is also preparing more military aid and strongly backs Ukraine’s EU path. Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia are in energy emergency because Ukraine has stopped Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline (blamed on damage from Russian attacks; Hungary/Slovakia say Kyiv is delaying repairs for leverage). Both asked Croatia to allow oil transit through its Adriatic pipeline as a workaround — Croatia has refused Russian crude but is credited by the EU Commission with efforts on non-Russian alternatives (no deliveries confirmed yet). Serbia, also dependent on Russian oil via Hungary, is aligning with Budapest for long-term bypass infrastructure instead of relying on Croatia. **Slavic / Eastern European perspective – why this hits home for us:** This is outright betrayal from within our ranks. Croatia rushes equipment, defense aid and EU cheers to Ukraine — the same Ukraine that blocks our oil, bombs the Druzhba pipeline, and holds neighbors hostage. Hungary vetoes sanctions until oil flows. Fico cuts power aid after blackmail. Serbia teams up with Hungary for a new pipeline to bypass Kyiv entirely. Croatia? Refuses Russian crude transit for its desperate Central European brothers, leaving Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia to suffer shortages, higher costs and emergencies while globalists in Brussels pat Croatia on the back for "solidarity" with Kyiv. We've seen this pattern: some Slavs sell out for EU brownie points while others pay the price in blackouts and economic pain. Globalists reward the traitors; punish the independent. Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia are fighting for real sovereignty — Croatia is choosing the enemy. This selective "brotherhood" is disgusting — it deepens division, risks wider collapse, and turns Slavs against Slavs. Enough. Real unity means helping your neighbors in crisis first, not arming the one blackmailing with energy.
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🚨BREAKING: CROATIA BETRAYS NEIGHBORS FOR UKRAINE – SENDS ENERGY GEAR TO KYIV WHILE REFUSING OIL TRANSIT TO STARVING HUNGARY, SLOVAKIA & SERBIA! 🔥🇭🇷🇺🇦 vs 🇭🇺🇸🇰🇷🇸 Zelenskyy gloats about Croatia sending energy equipment to repair Ukraine’s bombed grid and pledging more help — while Hungary vetoes the EU’s 20th sanctions and €90B loan over Ukraine’s Druzhba oil blockade, Slovakia cuts emergency power in retaliation, and Serbia gets cut off too. Croatia refuses to let Russian crude through its pipelines for the desperate neighbors, choosing Kyiv’s side and leaving Central Europe to freeze. - Zelenskyy after meeting Croatian PM Plenković: "Croatia is already transferring equipment for the needs of Ukrainian energy companies, and we appreciate its readiness to continue helping restore Ukraine’s energy sector." - Croatia also preparing new defense package and pushing Ukraine’s EU accession — full betrayal of neighbors while Hungary/Slovakia face shortages from the Druzhba halt (oil stopped late January 2026, pipeline bombed by Ukrainian drones February 23). - Hungary and Slovakia requested alternative oil transit through Croatia’s Adria/JANAF system — Croatia flat-out refuses **Russian-origin crude** despite EU exemptions, offering only non-Russian alternatives that haven’t materialized yet. - Serbia, also hammered by the cutoff (Russian oil via Hungary halted), aligns with Hungary: planning new pipeline bypass with Hungary (100 km, expected 2028) to avoid Ukraine entirely; MOL acquiring more stake in Serbian refiner NIS to strengthen joint resistance. **Simple global explanation (for people who know nothing about this):** On February 24, 2026 (war’s 4th anniversary), Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and thanked Croatia for supplying equipment to fix Ukraine’s war-damaged power grid. Croatia is also preparing more military aid and strongly backs Ukraine’s EU path. Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovakia are in energy emergency because Ukraine has stopped Russian oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline (blamed on damage from Russian attacks; Hungary/Slovakia say Kyiv is delaying repairs for leverage). Both asked Croatia to allow oil transit through its Adriatic pipeline as a workaround — Croatia has refused Russian crude but is credited by the EU Commission with efforts on non-Russian alternatives (no deliveries confirmed yet). Serbia, also dependent on Russian oil via Hungary, is aligning with Budapest for long-term bypass infrastructure instead of relying on Croatia. **Slavic / Eastern European perspective – why this hits home for us:** This is outright betrayal from within our ranks. Croatia rushes equipment, defense aid and EU cheers to Ukraine — the same Ukraine that blocks our oil, bombs the Druzhba pipeline, and holds neighbors hostage. Hungary vetoes sanctions until oil flows. Fico cuts power aid after blackmail. Serbia teams up with Hungary for a new pipeline to bypass Kyiv entirely. Croatia? Refuses Russian crude transit for its desperate Central European brothers, leaving Hungary, Slovakia and Serbia to suffer shortages, higher costs and emergencies while globalists in Brussels pat Croatia on the back for "solidarity" with Kyiv. We've seen this pattern: some Slavs sell out for EU brownie points while others pay the price in blackouts and economic pain. Globalists reward the traitors; punish the independent. Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia are fighting for real sovereignty — Croatia is choosing the enemy. This selective "brotherhood" is disgusting — it deepens division, risks wider collapse, and turns Slavs against Slavs. Enough. Real unity means helping your neighbors in crisis first, not arming the one blackmailing with energy.

Slavic Networks

66,588 views • 7 months ago

最近，一家总投资约为50亿元的国产光刻机工厂在浙江绍兴市越城区正式落地。 这个项目由上海图双精密装备有限公司负责实施，预计将分两期建设。第一期计划投资约5亿元，用于转移和扩大公司目前在上海的产能；第二期计划投资约45亿元。整个项目完成后，将有望实现年产50至100台半导体设备的目标，预计2025年正式投产 。 项目的实施标志着中国在自主研发光刻机方面迈出了重要一步。光刻机作为半导体芯片制造的关键设备，其技术水平直接决定了芯片的工艺水平和性能。目前，全球光刻机市场主要被荷兰的ASML、日本的尼康和佳能等国际大厂垄断，尤其是最先进的EUV光刻机，全球仅ASML一家能够提供。上海图双精密装备有限公司的这个项目不仅将生产国产光刻机，还将对国外光刻机进行定制化改造和调试 。 近年来，美国和西方国家对中国芯片封锁，激发了中国自主研发光刻机的决心。上海电子集团成功研制出的28nm浸润式光刻机，便是这一努力的成果之一 。 这个项目有助于中国减少对外部高端光刻机的依赖，推动国内半导体产业的发展，提升中国在高端科技领域的自主研发能力。Recently, a domestically produced lithography machine factory with a total investment of approximately 5 billion yuan has officially landed in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. The project is implemented by Shanghai Tushuang Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. and is expected to be constructed in two phases. The first phase plans to invest about 500 million yuan to transfer and expand the company's current capacity in Shanghai; the second phase plans to invest about 4.5 billion yuan. Upon completion of the entire project, it is expected to achieve an annual production capacity of 50 to 100 semiconductor machines, with a projected start of production in 2025. The implementation of this project marks an important step for China in the independent development of lithography machines. As a key equipment in semiconductor chip manufacturing, the technical level of lithography machines directly determines the process level and performance of the chips. Currently, the global lithography machine market is mainly dominated by international giants such as ASML from the Netherlands, Nikon and Canon from Japan, with only ASML being able to supply the most advanced EUV lithography machines worldwide. Shanghai Tushuang Precision Equipment Co., Ltd.'s project will not only produce domestic lithography machines but also carry out customized modifications and debugging of foreign lithography machines. In recent years, the chip blockade imposed by the United States and Western countries against China has spurred China's determination to independently develop lithography machines. The successful development of the 28nm immersion lithography machine by Shanghai Electronics Group is one of the outcomes of this effort. This project will help China reduce its dependence on external high-end lithography machines, promote the development of the domestic semiconductor industry, and enhance China's independent research and development capabilities in the field of high-end technology.
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最近，一家总投资约为50亿元的国产光刻机工厂在浙江绍兴市越城区正式落地。 这个项目由上海图双精密装备有限公司负责实施，预计将分两期建设。第一期计划投资约5亿元，用于转移和扩大公司目前在上海的产能；第二期计划投资约45亿元。整个项目完成后，将有望实现年产50至100台半导体设备的目标，预计2025年正式投产 。 项目的实施标志着中国在自主研发光刻机方面迈出了重要一步。光刻机作为半导体芯片制造的关键设备，其技术水平直接决定了芯片的工艺水平和性能。目前，全球光刻机市场主要被荷兰的ASML、日本的尼康和佳能等国际大厂垄断，尤其是最先进的EUV光刻机，全球仅ASML一家能够提供。上海图双精密装备有限公司的这个项目不仅将生产国产光刻机，还将对国外光刻机进行定制化改造和调试 。 近年来，美国和西方国家对中国芯片封锁，激发了中国自主研发光刻机的决心。上海电子集团成功研制出的28nm浸润式光刻机，便是这一努力的成果之一 。 这个项目有助于中国减少对外部高端光刻机的依赖，推动国内半导体产业的发展，提升中国在高端科技领域的自主研发能力。Recently, a domestically produced lithography machine factory with a total investment of approximately 5 billion yuan has officially landed in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. The project is implemented by Shanghai Tushuang Precision Equipment Co., Ltd. and is expected to be constructed in two phases. The first phase plans to invest about 500 million yuan to transfer and expand the company's current capacity in Shanghai; the second phase plans to invest about 4.5 billion yuan. Upon completion of the entire project, it is expected to achieve an annual production capacity of 50 to 100 semiconductor machines, with a projected start of production in 2025. The implementation of this project marks an important step for China in the independent development of lithography machines. As a key equipment in semiconductor chip manufacturing, the technical level of lithography machines directly determines the process level and performance of the chips. Currently, the global lithography machine market is mainly dominated by international giants such as ASML from the Netherlands, Nikon and Canon from Japan, with only ASML being able to supply the most advanced EUV lithography machines worldwide. Shanghai Tushuang Precision Equipment Co., Ltd.'s project will not only produce domestic lithography machines but also carry out customized modifications and debugging of foreign lithography machines. In recent years, the chip blockade imposed by the United States and Western countries against China has spurred China's determination to independently develop lithography machines. The successful development of the 28nm immersion lithography machine by Shanghai Electronics Group is one of the outcomes of this effort. This project will help China reduce its dependence on external high-end lithography machines, promote the development of the domestic semiconductor industry, and enhance China's independent research and development capabilities in the field of high-end technology.

yanguoliusheng

67,910 views • 2 years ago

What I’m about to say about $QUBIC is INSANE!! Every cycle of hype and crisis in the world brings a new critical need. We’ve already seen it with: - DeFi (banking without banks) - Metaverse (new forms of human interaction) - RWA (tokenization of real-world assets) - Privacy (ZKP, Monero, etc.) - Stablecoins (digitized dollar) - AI (LLMs and automation) - Quantum Technology (post-classical computing) And now: Computational Energy + Decentralized AGI The next incalculable frontier is energy for data processing. Whoever turns mining power into abundant, real-use compute infrastructure will dominate the next cycle. Sovereign nations will no longer accept depending exclusively on American (or Chinese) Big Tech for critical AI, defense, and intelligence. Digital sovereignty has become a matter of national security. $QUBIC is perfectly positioned for this. Through Aigarth (its evolutionary “AI Garden”), the network runs on Useful Proof-of-Work: miners’ energy (CPU/GPU) isn’t wasted on useless hashes - it trains and evolves a decentralized AGI in real time. It’s becoming the world’s largest dedicated decentralized supercomputer. While nations seek alternatives to avoid becoming hostages to monopolies, QUBIC delivers accessible, resilient, and sovereign AGI - any country can run its own decentralized intelligence without relying on vulnerable centralized data centers. An adoption explosion is coming. QUBIC has the potential to become one of the most valuable assets on the planet by solving compute abundance + computational sovereignty. Other projects will try to follow (we already see echoes in ideas from figures like Elon Musk about open AGI). But by the time they wake up to the mathematical, structural, and philosophical problems QUBIC has been tackling for years, the network will be light-years ahead. This is not just price speculation. It’s a real-utility asset - proof of those who truly understand the future of distributed computing. Remember Palantir? At its 2020 IPO, valuation was ~$22B. Today it sits in the $340–365 billion range after exploding with AI + defense contracts. The lesson? AI applied to security and intelligence creates insane value. But there’s a serious problem: **centralized data centers are easy targets. We saw this clearly in the recent Middle East conflicts (2026): Iranian attacks on AWS, Oracle, and other data centers in the Gulf exposed the fragility of concentrated infrastructure. Anything that can be physically destroyed or cut off by sanctions/cyberattacks compromises national sovereignty. QUBIC is different: a globally distributed network powered by decentralized hashpower - extremely hard to “turn off.” An AGI resilient by design. Perfect for nations seeking true technological independence. QUBIC goes far beyond its whitepaper. It’s a civilizational thesis: abundant, sovereign, future-aligned computing. Those who understand this early aren’t just positioning financially - they’re positioning historically. #QUBIC #Aigarth #DecentralizedAI #UsefulPoW ---
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What I’m about to say about $QUBIC is INSANE!! Every cycle of hype and crisis in the world brings a new critical need. We’ve already seen it with: - DeFi (banking without banks) - Metaverse (new forms of human interaction) - RWA (tokenization of real-world assets) - Privacy (ZKP, Monero, etc.) - Stablecoins (digitized dollar) - AI (LLMs and automation) - Quantum Technology (post-classical computing) And now: Computational Energy + Decentralized AGI The next incalculable frontier is energy for data processing. Whoever turns mining power into abundant, real-use compute infrastructure will dominate the next cycle. Sovereign nations will no longer accept depending exclusively on American (or Chinese) Big Tech for critical AI, defense, and intelligence. Digital sovereignty has become a matter of national security. $QUBIC is perfectly positioned for this. Through Aigarth (its evolutionary “AI Garden”), the network runs on Useful Proof-of-Work: miners’ energy (CPU/GPU) isn’t wasted on useless hashes - it trains and evolves a decentralized AGI in real time. It’s becoming the world’s largest dedicated decentralized supercomputer. While nations seek alternatives to avoid becoming hostages to monopolies, QUBIC delivers accessible, resilient, and sovereign AGI - any country can run its own decentralized intelligence without relying on vulnerable centralized data centers. An adoption explosion is coming. QUBIC has the potential to become one of the most valuable assets on the planet by solving compute abundance + computational sovereignty. Other projects will try to follow (we already see echoes in ideas from figures like Elon Musk about open AGI). But by the time they wake up to the mathematical, structural, and philosophical problems QUBIC has been tackling for years, the network will be light-years ahead. This is not just price speculation. It’s a real-utility asset - proof of those who truly understand the future of distributed computing. Remember Palantir? At its 2020 IPO, valuation was ~$22B. Today it sits in the $340–365 billion range after exploding with AI + defense contracts. The lesson? AI applied to security and intelligence creates insane value. But there’s a serious problem: **centralized data centers are easy targets. We saw this clearly in the recent Middle East conflicts (2026): Iranian attacks on AWS, Oracle, and other data centers in the Gulf exposed the fragility of concentrated infrastructure. Anything that can be physically destroyed or cut off by sanctions/cyberattacks compromises national sovereignty. QUBIC is different: a globally distributed network powered by decentralized hashpower - extremely hard to “turn off.” An AGI resilient by design. Perfect for nations seeking true technological independence. QUBIC goes far beyond its whitepaper. It’s a civilizational thesis: abundant, sovereign, future-aligned computing. Those who understand this early aren’t just positioning financially - they’re positioning historically. #QUBIC #Aigarth #DecentralizedAI #UsefulPoW ---

BCharles

13,925 views • 5 months ago

Just finished a one-week trip to China. I've now "survived" all the major (~20) L2 self-driving and robotaxi vehicles in both the US and China. Some thoughts & observations: ▶️L2 self-driving I tested major brands like $Huawei, $Li, $NIO, $Xpeng, and $Xiaomi. Overall, they exceeded my expectations. The rides were not overly cautious and handled complex situations (yes, road conditions in China are very challenging!) quite well. Nothing compares to $Tsla's approach. I see imitation learning/end-to-end as the only effective approach for self-driving. While Chinese peers perform well on main roads, they struggle on frontage roads due to reliance on high-precision maps and rule-based methods (e.g. cars stopped in the middle of the road where there was no clear white lining). Chinese EVs' self-driving capabilities are far ahead of those from US and EU brands. I doubt any Chinese players can profit from L2 self-driving, not because it’s not useful, but because it’s hard to differentiate, and price wars dominate the market in China. Chinese consumers and regulators seem much more receptive to self-driving. Even with a 5/10 self-driving capability, cars are practically *hands-free(!)* Insurance-wise, for L3+ cars, OEMs bear responsibility for incidents, so OEMs avoid labeling cars as L3+. ▶️Robotaxi I tested major brands like $Didi, and $Bidu. I'd rate equal to $Waymo, and it's ahead of other peers. However, the same issue applies here: user experience is nearly perfect (in Yizhuang, Beijing), but expansion is the real question. Chinese robotaxi companies are very sophisticated. While the rest of the world focuses on technology, Chinese peers treat it as a product, considering unit economics, operations, mass production, etc. Interestingly, most companies expressed a preference NOT to operate fleets themselves. They aim to be asset-light and let fleet managers handle operations. Policy Support: China has a very clear approval process, driven by data (autonomous driving distance, fully driverless distance, intervention rate, passenger ratings, etc.). ▶️Chinese EVs In major cities like Beijing or Shanghai, EV adoption (green license plates vs. gas cars with blue license plates) seems to be 40%+. If 40% of cars on the road are EVs, then EV penetration (defined as the % of new car sales) must already be over 50%. In shopping malls, the ground floor is filled with EV showrooms—easily 10+ brands, many of which are unfamiliar Chinese brands. It appears almost too easy to make an electric car, which is a stark contrast to the US. $Xiaomi, for example, can achieve a 10% gross profit margin in its first year of operation, compared to $RIVN's -45%. Additionally, $Xiaomi cars are priced at 30% of $RIVN's price. It's fascinating to see how China transitioned from "couldn't make their own gas cars at all (only JVs)" to "dominating EVs globally." The government deserves credit for setting the direction and executing effectively. China now controls the entire supply chain, with $CATL holding 40% of the global market share. 🔹How did it happen? The success of the industry Incentives were set just right: the government provided incentives early on to make EVs and gas cars have comparable MSRPs, allowing consumers to choose based on functionality. This approach differs from how the IRA offers incentives... Perfectly competitive market: $TSLA was brought in, and competition was welcomed, unlike the US, which has a 100% import tax on Chinese EVs. Strategic regulations: License plate restrictions were used effectively; for example, taxis and minivans are required to be EVs. 🔹The challenges Despite the success, the industry faces challenges with low-margin companies and struggling stocks. The intense competition shows no sign of ending. Well-funded global OEMs and Chinese state-owned car companies continue to subsidize, leading to new EV brands emerging annually. The natural tendency in China is to race to the bottom. I think this ties back to China's history as the "world’s factory," where manufacturers price products at "cost plus" versus the US and developing countries, which price based on "affordability/value creation." 🔹The wow EV feature >Software features that surprised me the most: - Everything in the car can be voice-controlled. Not just simple tasks like playing music; users can adjust the height of the steering wheel and set the temperature easily. - Self-parking, which $Tsla has yet to release to all FSD users, is already a table stake in China (I'd rate the quality as 10/10). >Other fun hardware features: - Mini fridges in the car - Infotainment systems - IoT: remote access the car/home via cellphone - all connected together - Heads-up displays - UV-protected glass roofs: $Xiaomi took $Tsla's design, but the glass roof of the $Xiaomi car is made of double layers with silver, blocking 99.9% of UV and infrared rays...as a result, heat is no longer a problem inside the car
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Just finished a one-week trip to China. I've now "survived" all the major (~20) L2 self-driving and robotaxi vehicles in both the US and China. Some thoughts & observations: ▶️L2 self-driving I tested major brands like $Huawei, $Li, $NIO, $Xpeng, and $Xiaomi. Overall, they exceeded my expectations. The rides were not overly cautious and handled complex situations (yes, road conditions in China are very challenging!) quite well. Nothing compares to $Tsla's approach. I see imitation learning/end-to-end as the only effective approach for self-driving. While Chinese peers perform well on main roads, they struggle on frontage roads due to reliance on high-precision maps and rule-based methods (e.g. cars stopped in the middle of the road where there was no clear white lining). Chinese EVs' self-driving capabilities are far ahead of those from US and EU brands. I doubt any Chinese players can profit from L2 self-driving, not because it’s not useful, but because it’s hard to differentiate, and price wars dominate the market in China. Chinese consumers and regulators seem much more receptive to self-driving. Even with a 5/10 self-driving capability, cars are practically *hands-free(!)* Insurance-wise, for L3+ cars, OEMs bear responsibility for incidents, so OEMs avoid labeling cars as L3+. ▶️Robotaxi I tested major brands like $Didi, and $Bidu. I'd rate equal to $Waymo, and it's ahead of other peers. However, the same issue applies here: user experience is nearly perfect (in Yizhuang, Beijing), but expansion is the real question. Chinese robotaxi companies are very sophisticated. While the rest of the world focuses on technology, Chinese peers treat it as a product, considering unit economics, operations, mass production, etc. Interestingly, most companies expressed a preference NOT to operate fleets themselves. They aim to be asset-light and let fleet managers handle operations. Policy Support: China has a very clear approval process, driven by data (autonomous driving distance, fully driverless distance, intervention rate, passenger ratings, etc.). ▶️Chinese EVs In major cities like Beijing or Shanghai, EV adoption (green license plates vs. gas cars with blue license plates) seems to be 40%+. If 40% of cars on the road are EVs, then EV penetration (defined as the % of new car sales) must already be over 50%. In shopping malls, the ground floor is filled with EV showrooms—easily 10+ brands, many of which are unfamiliar Chinese brands. It appears almost too easy to make an electric car, which is a stark contrast to the US. $Xiaomi, for example, can achieve a 10% gross profit margin in its first year of operation, compared to $RIVN's -45%. Additionally, $Xiaomi cars are priced at 30% of $RIVN's price. It's fascinating to see how China transitioned from "couldn't make their own gas cars at all (only JVs)" to "dominating EVs globally." The government deserves credit for setting the direction and executing effectively. China now controls the entire supply chain, with $CATL holding 40% of the global market share. 🔹How did it happen? The success of the industry Incentives were set just right: the government provided incentives early on to make EVs and gas cars have comparable MSRPs, allowing consumers to choose based on functionality. This approach differs from how the IRA offers incentives... Perfectly competitive market: $TSLA was brought in, and competition was welcomed, unlike the US, which has a 100% import tax on Chinese EVs. Strategic regulations: License plate restrictions were used effectively; for example, taxis and minivans are required to be EVs. 🔹The challenges Despite the success, the industry faces challenges with low-margin companies and struggling stocks. The intense competition shows no sign of ending. Well-funded global OEMs and Chinese state-owned car companies continue to subsidize, leading to new EV brands emerging annually. The natural tendency in China is to race to the bottom. I think this ties back to China's history as the "world’s factory," where manufacturers price products at "cost plus" versus the US and developing countries, which price based on "affordability/value creation." 🔹The wow EV feature >Software features that surprised me the most: - Everything in the car can be voice-controlled. Not just simple tasks like playing music; users can adjust the height of the steering wheel and set the temperature easily. - Self-parking, which $Tsla has yet to release to all FSD users, is already a table stake in China (I'd rate the quality as 10/10). >Other fun hardware features: - Mini fridges in the car - Infotainment systems - IoT: remote access the car/home via cellphone - all connected together - Heads-up displays - UV-protected glass roofs: $Xiaomi took $Tsla's design, but the glass roof of the $Xiaomi car is made of double layers with silver, blocking 99.9% of UV and infrared rays...as a result, heat is no longer a problem inside the car

Freda Duan

399,164 views • 2 years ago

99% people aren't aware that the fastest animal on earth spends most of its time doing nothing. There's a reason. A cheetah can hit 70 mph in three seconds. Then it has to stop for twenty minutes. A life lesson hides in there. Your brain wants to believe that extreme speed comes from constant motion, that the fastest creatures are always moving, always hunting, always pushing their biological machinery to the limit. Every nature documentary reinforces this illusion by showing you the chase scenes, the explosive bursts, the moment when physics bends around a spotted blur. What they never show you is what happens next. The cheetah collapses. Its body temperature spikes to dangerous levels. Its heart rate hits 250 beats per minute. Its muscles flood with lactic acid. If another predator appears during those twenty minutes of recovery, the cheetah becomes prey. It cannot run again. It cannot defend itself. It lies there, panting, completely vulnerable, paying the metabolic price for those three seconds of impossible speed. Peak performance is not sustainable performance. The biological systems that produce maximum output operate on completely different principles than the systems that produce steady output. The cheetah's body is an exercise in extreme specialization. Its spine flexes like a spring, storing and releasing kinetic energy with each stride. Its claws work like track spikes, gripping earth during acceleration. Its nasal passages are enlarged to process massive volumes of oxygen during the sprint. Its muscles contain a higher percentage of fast twitch fibers than any other cat. Every adaptation that makes it faster also makes it fragile. The energy economics are brutal. A three second chase burns through roughly 25% of the cheetah's entire daily caloric budget. That sprint costs more energy than some animals use in an entire day of normal activity. The recovery period allows the cheetah's system to clear metabolic waste, restore oxygen levels, and return core temperature to baseline. Without that recovery, the next sprint would be slower. Then slower again. Eventually, the system would shut down entirely. Your laptop operates on the same principle. When you push a processor to maximum speed, it generates heat that requires cooling systems and power management protocols to prevent damage. The CPU cannot maintain peak performance continuously without throttling back to sustainable levels. Intel and AMD engineers understand what cheetah evolution figured out millions of years ago: maximum capability requires careful rationing. Athletic performance follows identical patterns. Sprinters train by running short distances at maximum speed, then resting completely between efforts. Marathon runners train by running longer distances at submaximal speeds. The physiological adaptations that allow Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in 9.58 seconds would prevent him from running a competitive marathon. The adaptations that allow Eliud Kipchoge to run 26.2 miles in just over two hours would prevent him from matching Bolt's top speed. The systems are mutually exclusive. Silicon Valley spent decades trying to ignore this principle. Early startup culture celebrated the idea of constant hustle, permanent availability, 80 hour work weeks as signs of commitment and vision. The mythology suggested that great entrepreneurs outworked their competition by maintaining maximum intensity indefinitely. The data tells a different story. Research on elite performance across domains shows that peak performers work in carefully structured intervals. They push to maximum output during focused periods, then recover completely before the next effort. Musicians practice this way. Athletes train this way. Chess grandmasters study this way. The recovery periods are not interruptions to the work. They are part of the work. Nature does not prioritize constant motion. It prioritizes survival through intelligent energy allocation. The cheetah's hunting strategy maximizes its probability of successful kills while minimizing its risk of metabolic failure. Twenty minutes of vulnerability is acceptable because three seconds of extreme speed often means the difference between eating and starving. The fastest systems in the universe operate this way. Neutron stars can rotate at 700 times per second, but they slow down over time as they lose rotational energy. Supercomputers can process exaflops of calculations per second, but they require massive cooling systems and carefully managed workloads to prevent thermal damage. Even light itself, the fastest thing in the universe, loses energy as it travels through space and time. Speed without recovery is not speed. It is breakdown in slow motion. The cheetah understands something that most humans do not: maximum capability is a tool to be used strategically, not a baseline to be maintained constantly. Those twenty minutes of apparent inactivity should not be considered a weakness. They are preparation for the next moment when impossible speed becomes necessary for survival.
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99% people aren't aware that the fastest animal on earth spends most of its time doing nothing. There's a reason. A cheetah can hit 70 mph in three seconds. Then it has to stop for twenty minutes. A life lesson hides in there. Your brain wants to believe that extreme speed comes from constant motion, that the fastest creatures are always moving, always hunting, always pushing their biological machinery to the limit. Every nature documentary reinforces this illusion by showing you the chase scenes, the explosive bursts, the moment when physics bends around a spotted blur. What they never show you is what happens next. The cheetah collapses. Its body temperature spikes to dangerous levels. Its heart rate hits 250 beats per minute. Its muscles flood with lactic acid. If another predator appears during those twenty minutes of recovery, the cheetah becomes prey. It cannot run again. It cannot defend itself. It lies there, panting, completely vulnerable, paying the metabolic price for those three seconds of impossible speed. Peak performance is not sustainable performance. The biological systems that produce maximum output operate on completely different principles than the systems that produce steady output. The cheetah's body is an exercise in extreme specialization. Its spine flexes like a spring, storing and releasing kinetic energy with each stride. Its claws work like track spikes, gripping earth during acceleration. Its nasal passages are enlarged to process massive volumes of oxygen during the sprint. Its muscles contain a higher percentage of fast twitch fibers than any other cat. Every adaptation that makes it faster also makes it fragile. The energy economics are brutal. A three second chase burns through roughly 25% of the cheetah's entire daily caloric budget. That sprint costs more energy than some animals use in an entire day of normal activity. The recovery period allows the cheetah's system to clear metabolic waste, restore oxygen levels, and return core temperature to baseline. Without that recovery, the next sprint would be slower. Then slower again. Eventually, the system would shut down entirely. Your laptop operates on the same principle. When you push a processor to maximum speed, it generates heat that requires cooling systems and power management protocols to prevent damage. The CPU cannot maintain peak performance continuously without throttling back to sustainable levels. Intel and AMD engineers understand what cheetah evolution figured out millions of years ago: maximum capability requires careful rationing. Athletic performance follows identical patterns. Sprinters train by running short distances at maximum speed, then resting completely between efforts. Marathon runners train by running longer distances at submaximal speeds. The physiological adaptations that allow Usain Bolt to run 100 meters in 9.58 seconds would prevent him from running a competitive marathon. The adaptations that allow Eliud Kipchoge to run 26.2 miles in just over two hours would prevent him from matching Bolt's top speed. The systems are mutually exclusive. Silicon Valley spent decades trying to ignore this principle. Early startup culture celebrated the idea of constant hustle, permanent availability, 80 hour work weeks as signs of commitment and vision. The mythology suggested that great entrepreneurs outworked their competition by maintaining maximum intensity indefinitely. The data tells a different story. Research on elite performance across domains shows that peak performers work in carefully structured intervals. They push to maximum output during focused periods, then recover completely before the next effort. Musicians practice this way. Athletes train this way. Chess grandmasters study this way. The recovery periods are not interruptions to the work. They are part of the work. Nature does not prioritize constant motion. It prioritizes survival through intelligent energy allocation. The cheetah's hunting strategy maximizes its probability of successful kills while minimizing its risk of metabolic failure. Twenty minutes of vulnerability is acceptable because three seconds of extreme speed often means the difference between eating and starving. The fastest systems in the universe operate this way. Neutron stars can rotate at 700 times per second, but they slow down over time as they lose rotational energy. Supercomputers can process exaflops of calculations per second, but they require massive cooling systems and carefully managed workloads to prevent thermal damage. Even light itself, the fastest thing in the universe, loses energy as it travels through space and time. Speed without recovery is not speed. It is breakdown in slow motion. The cheetah understands something that most humans do not: maximum capability is a tool to be used strategically, not a baseline to be maintained constantly. Those twenty minutes of apparent inactivity should not be considered a weakness. They are preparation for the next moment when impossible speed becomes necessary for survival.

Darshak Rana ⚡️

18,729 views • 5 months ago

Shell in the Spotlight Again as More Motorists Blame Contaminated Fuel Sold at Their Stations for Engine Damage Fuel service stations operated under the Shell brand, which is managed by Vivo Energy Kenya, are once again on the spot after another frustrated motorist blamed poor-quality fuel for allegedly damaging his car engine. The incident reportedly happened just moments after the driver refueled at Shell Links Road in Mombasa when the vehicle began losing power on the way to Voi. Despite pushing forward, the problem worsened, and the car eventually stalled a few kilometres before Kitui, forcing the motorist to seek emergency mechanical assistance. A mechanic from Kitui ran a diagnostic test and found severe engine damage, including a completely worn-out piston, citing contaminated fuel as the likely cause of the problem. With no alternative, the motorist had the vehicle towed back to Mombasa and reported the matter to Vivo Energy Kenya. A representative from the company requested a fuel sample for testing at their laboratory. On Tuesday, they informed her that the sample had passed all tests. The motorist, dissatisfied with Vivo Energy’s response, instructed his mechanic to conduct a more thorough inspection of the engine to determine the extent of the damage. Upon dismantling the engine, the mechanic once again confirmed that one piston was completely worn out, an issue he attributed to contaminated fuel. According to the mechanic, the level of damage was consistent with prolonged exposure to poor-quality fuel, suggesting that the problem began soon after refueling. The motorist, convinced that bad fuel was responsible, claims to have gathered video evidence showing the fuel sample in a mixed and compromised state. She insists that the sample, which was taken directly from her vehicle, appeared discoloured and inconsistent with what is expected of high-grade V-Power petrol. Despite presenting this evidence, Vivo Energy reportedly maintained that their tests found no issues with the fuel. The motorist is now escalating the matter, determined to hold Vivo Energy accountable for the damage. She has shared video evidence, showing the contaminated fuel and is calling for independent testing to verify its quality. Frustrated by what she sees as the company’s unwillingness to take responsibility, she is considering legal action and has reached out to consumer rights groups for support. This case adds to growing complaints from Kenyan motorists about fuel quality, with recent independent tests exposing major discrepancies in octane levels at several stations. An automotive content creator Kim JH of Tanuki Garage recently went around Nairobi, purchasing fuel samples from different stations and conducting on-the-spot octane tests. The findings revealed that some premium fuels, including Shell V-Power, underperformed compared to standard fuels. For instance, Total Limuru Road recorded the highest performance with a PON of 92, while Shell V-Power scored lower, challenging the common perception of premium fuel superiority. His findings, shared widely on social media, sparked outrage, with motorists demanding accountability from fuel retailers. Following the viral exposé, oil marketers, including Vivo Energy rushed to dismiss the findings, arguing that independent tests lacked credibility and did not follow industry-approved procedures. Shell Kenya, through Vivo Energy, insisted that its fuel met regulatory standards, pointing to tests conducted by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). However, the issue has refused to die down as more motorists continue to report unusual engine problems after refueling from previously reputable stations. Meanwhile, consumer advocacy groups have joined the debate, urging EPRA to conduct random and independent fuel quality tests at petrol stations across the country. They argue that the current reliance on oil marketers’ internal tests is inadequate and fails to protect motorists from potentially damaging fuel. The controversy has also drawn the attention of lawmakers, with some calling for stricter oversight and stiffer penalties for companies found selling substandard fuel. For motorists like the one affected at Shell Links Road, the issue is not just about technical standards but about accountability and compensation for the damage suffered. "Hi Nyakundi. I am Here to seek your intervention I fueled at shell links road ,vpower on Saturday, by the time I reached voi my car lost power I kept going but got worse as I moved. A few kms before kitui,the car stalled...I called a mechanic from kitui who came with a diagnosis machine and from what he said,I had put bad fuel. I towed the car back to msa. I reported to vivo. A guy from vivo by the name Brian mbaabu called and asked me to take the fuel for tests in their lab. He then called yesterday, on Tues and said that the sample passed all tests.... I asked my mechanic to open up the engine and to our surprise one piston is totally worn out an indication of bad fuel I will attach all I have including videos as I got the sample and it's all mixed up"
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Shell in the Spotlight Again as More Motorists Blame Contaminated Fuel Sold at Their Stations for Engine Damage Fuel service stations operated under the Shell brand, which is managed by Vivo Energy Kenya, are once again on the spot after another frustrated motorist blamed poor-quality fuel for allegedly damaging his car engine. The incident reportedly happened just moments after the driver refueled at Shell Links Road in Mombasa when the vehicle began losing power on the way to Voi. Despite pushing forward, the problem worsened, and the car eventually stalled a few kilometres before Kitui, forcing the motorist to seek emergency mechanical assistance. A mechanic from Kitui ran a diagnostic test and found severe engine damage, including a completely worn-out piston, citing contaminated fuel as the likely cause of the problem. With no alternative, the motorist had the vehicle towed back to Mombasa and reported the matter to Vivo Energy Kenya. A representative from the company requested a fuel sample for testing at their laboratory. On Tuesday, they informed her that the sample had passed all tests. The motorist, dissatisfied with Vivo Energy’s response, instructed his mechanic to conduct a more thorough inspection of the engine to determine the extent of the damage. Upon dismantling the engine, the mechanic once again confirmed that one piston was completely worn out, an issue he attributed to contaminated fuel. According to the mechanic, the level of damage was consistent with prolonged exposure to poor-quality fuel, suggesting that the problem began soon after refueling. The motorist, convinced that bad fuel was responsible, claims to have gathered video evidence showing the fuel sample in a mixed and compromised state. She insists that the sample, which was taken directly from her vehicle, appeared discoloured and inconsistent with what is expected of high-grade V-Power petrol. Despite presenting this evidence, Vivo Energy reportedly maintained that their tests found no issues with the fuel. The motorist is now escalating the matter, determined to hold Vivo Energy accountable for the damage. She has shared video evidence, showing the contaminated fuel and is calling for independent testing to verify its quality. Frustrated by what she sees as the company’s unwillingness to take responsibility, she is considering legal action and has reached out to consumer rights groups for support. This case adds to growing complaints from Kenyan motorists about fuel quality, with recent independent tests exposing major discrepancies in octane levels at several stations. An automotive content creator Kim JH of Tanuki Garage recently went around Nairobi, purchasing fuel samples from different stations and conducting on-the-spot octane tests. The findings revealed that some premium fuels, including Shell V-Power, underperformed compared to standard fuels. For instance, Total Limuru Road recorded the highest performance with a PON of 92, while Shell V-Power scored lower, challenging the common perception of premium fuel superiority. His findings, shared widely on social media, sparked outrage, with motorists demanding accountability from fuel retailers. Following the viral exposé, oil marketers, including Vivo Energy rushed to dismiss the findings, arguing that independent tests lacked credibility and did not follow industry-approved procedures. Shell Kenya, through Vivo Energy, insisted that its fuel met regulatory standards, pointing to tests conducted by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). However, the issue has refused to die down as more motorists continue to report unusual engine problems after refueling from previously reputable stations. Meanwhile, consumer advocacy groups have joined the debate, urging EPRA to conduct random and independent fuel quality tests at petrol stations across the country. They argue that the current reliance on oil marketers’ internal tests is inadequate and fails to protect motorists from potentially damaging fuel. The controversy has also drawn the attention of lawmakers, with some calling for stricter oversight and stiffer penalties for companies found selling substandard fuel. For motorists like the one affected at Shell Links Road, the issue is not just about technical standards but about accountability and compensation for the damage suffered. "Hi Nyakundi. I am Here to seek your intervention I fueled at shell links road ,vpower on Saturday, by the time I reached voi my car lost power I kept going but got worse as I moved. A few kms before kitui,the car stalled...I called a mechanic from kitui who came with a diagnosis machine and from what he said,I had put bad fuel. I towed the car back to msa. I reported to vivo. A guy from vivo by the name Brian mbaabu called and asked me to take the fuel for tests in their lab. He then called yesterday, on Tues and said that the sample passed all tests.... I asked my mechanic to open up the engine and to our surprise one piston is totally worn out an indication of bad fuel I will attach all I have including videos as I got the sample and it's all mixed up"

Cyprian, Is Nyakundi

54,204 views • 1 year ago

‼️🇯🇵🇨🇳 BREAKING - Due to the threat from China, Japan will allocate an additional $5.4 billion in its 2025 budget for missiles and ships. Japan’s government has approved an additional $5.4 billion in 2025 to purchase extra ships and anti-ship systems. The corresponding document was published by Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The supplementary budget is allocated separately from the main defense funding. Specifically, $370 million is allocated for the acquisition of SSM-2 anti-ship missiles and Type-12 coastal defense missile systems. It is noteworthy that the missiles planned for delivery are not long-range versions — their maximum range will be up to 250 km. Japan will also purchase Type-03 Kai medium-range surface-to-air missile systems. The systems will be deployed on Yonaguni Island, located about 110 km from Taiwan. In total, Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 29 batteries of the new surface-to-air missile systems. At the same time, about $800 million will be directed primarily toward accelerating orders for the construction of military vessels — specifically, multi-purpose frigates and submarines. In addition, part of the budget will accelerate purchases of UH-2 multi-role helicopters produced by Subaru. It should be recalled that the adjustment of Japan’s military budget is taking place in the context of the threat coming from China, especially following the national-security comments of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who emphasized that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would threaten Japan itself, and that Tokyo might become a party to this conflict. For this reason, China has intensified its propaganda campaign, accusing Japan of returning to militarism and imperialist approaches. Moreover, in recent days, incidents involving increased activity of Chinese forces near Japanese territory have become more frequent. In response to China’s increased violations of Japan’s borders, both at sea and in the air, Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of Type-03 air-defense batteries and electronic warfare systems on Yonaguni Island, 110 km from Taiwan — a move that sparked even greater dissatisfaction in Beijing. Japan’s multi-billion-dollar special boost, aimed at rapidly strengthening its military capabilities, suggests that geopolitical tectonic shifts may soon begin in East Asia and across the Indo-Pacific basin. Furthermore, the strengthening of Yonaguni Island — and Japan’s effort to turn it into an “unsinkable aircraft carrier” — signals that Japan does not intend to passively wait while China begins its struggle for state hegemony through the use of hard power, which would primarily affect neighboring states. See the latest updates with us: Visioner
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‼️🇯🇵🇨🇳 BREAKING - Due to the threat from China, Japan will allocate an additional $5.4 billion in its 2025 budget for missiles and ships. Japan’s government has approved an additional $5.4 billion in 2025 to purchase extra ships and anti-ship systems. The corresponding document was published by Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The supplementary budget is allocated separately from the main defense funding. Specifically, $370 million is allocated for the acquisition of SSM-2 anti-ship missiles and Type-12 coastal defense missile systems. It is noteworthy that the missiles planned for delivery are not long-range versions — their maximum range will be up to 250 km. Japan will also purchase Type-03 Kai medium-range surface-to-air missile systems. The systems will be deployed on Yonaguni Island, located about 110 km from Taiwan. In total, Japan’s Ministry of Defense plans to acquire 29 batteries of the new surface-to-air missile systems. At the same time, about $800 million will be directed primarily toward accelerating orders for the construction of military vessels — specifically, multi-purpose frigates and submarines. In addition, part of the budget will accelerate purchases of UH-2 multi-role helicopters produced by Subaru. It should be recalled that the adjustment of Japan’s military budget is taking place in the context of the threat coming from China, especially following the national-security comments of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who emphasized that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would threaten Japan itself, and that Tokyo might become a party to this conflict. For this reason, China has intensified its propaganda campaign, accusing Japan of returning to militarism and imperialist approaches. Moreover, in recent days, incidents involving increased activity of Chinese forces near Japanese territory have become more frequent. In response to China’s increased violations of Japan’s borders, both at sea and in the air, Japan’s Ministry of Defense announced the deployment of Type-03 air-defense batteries and electronic warfare systems on Yonaguni Island, 110 km from Taiwan — a move that sparked even greater dissatisfaction in Beijing. Japan’s multi-billion-dollar special boost, aimed at rapidly strengthening its military capabilities, suggests that geopolitical tectonic shifts may soon begin in East Asia and across the Indo-Pacific basin. Furthermore, the strengthening of Yonaguni Island — and Japan’s effort to turn it into an “unsinkable aircraft carrier” — signals that Japan does not intend to passively wait while China begins its struggle for state hegemony through the use of hard power, which would primarily affect neighboring states. See the latest updates with us: Visioner

Visioner

128,611 views • 10 months ago

BREAKING: SpaceXAI has released a major new update for Grok Build (v1.0.14) Grok v1.0.14 is a reliability and workflow update for the Grok CLI. It makes OIDC token refresh proactive, lets PostToolUse hooks send feedback back to the model after tools run, adds per-turn token and cost tracking via grok usage, and cuts Windows downloads by about 70%, with a large set of fixes that tighten sandboxing, subagent handling, hooks, and startup. Features: • OIDC token refresh is now proactive by default for better reliability. • PostToolUse hooks can now provide feedback and context to the model after tool execution. • SDK-registered PostToolUse hooks now provide model-facing feedback. • grok usage now shows persisted per-turn token and cost data. • Retry status in composer and title now shows a short reason for the retry. • Models can now declare a different identifier for each reasoning-effort level instead of always sending the same id. • Prompt suggestions now respect remote configuration and default to the current session model. • Windows CLI downloads are now ~70% smaller using the same compressed sidecars as macOS and Linux. Bug Fixes: • grok inspect now correctly shows Claude bypass locks as advisory rather than enforced. • Subagent sessions no longer leak threads or file descriptors when the parent is busy. • Cold startup no longer performs duplicate remote settings fetches. • Compaction failures due to context size now degrade input instead of retrying identically. • --sandbox strict now restricts writes to ~/.grok/sessions only. • Subagent spawning now waits longer on a busy coordinator and shows clearer retry guidance instead of "unreachable". • Failed task and todo tool calls now appear in the transcript instead of disappearing without a trace. • Composer status row no longer collapses or flashes when using double-Enter to send now. • Session close is no longer delayed by a single slow hook; each SessionEnd hook now has its own timeout. • Hook removal in the extensions modal no longer offers actions that the handler will refuse. • Interjections during a turn are now delivered atomically or not at all. • Subagent tasks no longer get incorrectly cancelled when the parent session is waiting for completion. • Workflow detail view now closes the overlay on X or outside click instead of returning to the run list. • Resuming subagents now succeeds for larger transcripts that still fit the model context with headroom. Performance: • Startup now fetches remote settings only once per boot instead of potentially twice. • First message on large repositories no longer waits on repository status scan. • Large session memory no longer blocks the agent during turn completion or subagent spawning. • Signed-in CLI starts faster by serving remote settings from a local cache on warm boots. Download Grok Build: Update to the latest Alpha release: grok update --alpha Update to the latest Stable release: grok update
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BREAKING: SpaceXAI has released a major new update for Grok Build (v1.0.14) Grok v1.0.14 is a reliability and workflow update for the Grok CLI. It makes OIDC token refresh proactive, lets PostToolUse hooks send feedback back to the model after tools run, adds per-turn token and cost tracking via grok usage, and cuts Windows downloads by about 70%, with a large set of fixes that tighten sandboxing, subagent handling, hooks, and startup. Features: • OIDC token refresh is now proactive by default for better reliability. • PostToolUse hooks can now provide feedback and context to the model after tool execution. • SDK-registered PostToolUse hooks now provide model-facing feedback. • grok usage now shows persisted per-turn token and cost data. • Retry status in composer and title now shows a short reason for the retry. • Models can now declare a different identifier for each reasoning-effort level instead of always sending the same id. • Prompt suggestions now respect remote configuration and default to the current session model. • Windows CLI downloads are now ~70% smaller using the same compressed sidecars as macOS and Linux. Bug Fixes: • grok inspect now correctly shows Claude bypass locks as advisory rather than enforced. • Subagent sessions no longer leak threads or file descriptors when the parent is busy. • Cold startup no longer performs duplicate remote settings fetches. • Compaction failures due to context size now degrade input instead of retrying identically. • --sandbox strict now restricts writes to ~/.grok/sessions only. • Subagent spawning now waits longer on a busy coordinator and shows clearer retry guidance instead of "unreachable". • Failed task and todo tool calls now appear in the transcript instead of disappearing without a trace. • Composer status row no longer collapses or flashes when using double-Enter to send now. • Session close is no longer delayed by a single slow hook; each SessionEnd hook now has its own timeout. • Hook removal in the extensions modal no longer offers actions that the handler will refuse. • Interjections during a turn are now delivered atomically or not at all. • Subagent tasks no longer get incorrectly cancelled when the parent session is waiting for completion. • Workflow detail view now closes the overlay on X or outside click instead of returning to the run list. • Resuming subagents now succeeds for larger transcripts that still fit the model context with headroom. Performance: • Startup now fetches remote settings only once per boot instead of potentially twice. • First message on large repositories no longer waits on repository status scan. • Large session memory no longer blocks the agent during turn completion or subagent spawning. • Signed-in CLI starts faster by serving remote settings from a local cache on warm boots. Download Grok Build: Update to the latest Alpha release: grok update --alpha Update to the latest Stable release: grok update

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