🎙 The CTR Podcast — 23 August 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 4 stories.
Latest News
- Vivo launched the V70 Lite, a new 4G smartphone utilizing Unisoc chips. This positions it in the value segment by offering core functionality and modern display tech at an aggressive price point.
Read the original story at Vivo Launches New 4G Smartphone Powered by Unisoc Chipset - Dangbei released the RX10, a portable 1080p laser projector featuring a gimbal for easy setup and power-bank support for extended use away from AC power.
Read the original story at Dangbei Launches RX10: A New 1080p Laser Projector with Gimbal and Power-Bank Support - Leading Chinese AI and chip companies are intensifying their talent war by offering substantial equity packages alongside high salaries to secure scarce engineering expertise.
Read the original story at China's AI and Chip Giants Wage Talent War with Equity-Rich Compensation Packages - Xiaomi teased the Xring O3 chipset with its MIX Ultra foldable, indicating an internal push toward custom silicon development to boost performance on premium devices.
Read the original story at Xiaomi Teases Xring O3 Chipset with Burgundy MIX Ultra Foldable