🎙 The CTR Podcast — 27 August 2026
Your audio digest of China technology news. Today's podcast covers 5 stories.
Latest News
- Huawei's Mate XT 2 embeds advanced health sensors like ECG and SpO2 directly into the phone chassis. This integration aims to replace dedicated wearables by providing continuous, non-invasive biometric monitoring in a single, always-accessible device.
Read the original story at Huawei Mate XT 2 Redefines Mobile Health by Integrating Advanced Sensors Directly into Smartphone Chassis - Alibaba launched Qwen3.8-Flash, a resource-efficient, open-source LLM with 6 billion parameters. Its low computational cost makes advanced generative AI accessible to developers, enabling swift deployment across edge computing and cost-sensitive enterprise applications.
Read the original story at Alibaba Launches Qwen3.8-Flash: A Resource-Efficient Open-Source LLM - Zhipu confirmed its high-efficiency GLM-5.3-Flash model is deployed across 100,000 domestic chips. This massive rollout underscores the company's strategy to build a fully integrated domestic AI stack, reducing reliance on foreign semiconductor supply chains.
Read the original story at Zhipu Confirms 'Niu Lai' is GLM-5.3-Flash, Deployed on 100,000 Domestic Chips - Xianglu Robotics unveiled an AI cooking tool that uses deep learning and machine vision to master complex culinary tasks. The device monitors food in real-time, allowing for precise, adaptive control beyond simple pre-programmed cooking timers.
Read the original story at RoboChef Unveils AI Cooking Tool, Revolutionizing Smart Kitchens with Deep Learning - ALLTIME introduced oLand, claiming to be the first dedicated AI holographic companion. It uses proprietary projection and neuromorphic chips to offer users a dynamic, spatial presence for complex, contextual digital assistance.
Read the original story at ALLTIME Unveils oLand: The World's First Dedicated AI Holographic Companion