Dissident Artist Releases Music Video to Show What is China Secret Detention

Star Chang, May 23, 2013 9:10 AM, 167 views, 2 Comments »,

Ai Weiwei, the famous Chinese dissident artist, was illegally detained for 81 days in 2011 and told to keep quiet after his release. Now he has raised his voice with a song of invective against the regime. His new released heavy-metal single “Dumbass,” is a song based on his secret detention. Ai was arrested during a crackdown on dissident bloggers, lawyers and campaigners. His arrest sparked an international outcry. Though he was released in June of that year, without being charged with any actual crimes, Chinese authorities would later claim he evaded paying taxes and slam him with a $2.4 million fine. The music video is a detailed reconstruction of his prison condition, which he committed to memory because he “had nothing else to do.” The prison guards even secretly ask him to sing for them as a way to kill time …

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Sticking Fake Eyelashes Onto Your Porsche is Totally Ridiculous

Star Chang, May 22, 2013 6:29 AM, 353 views, Got something to say ?,

Car owners get car accessories. They make cars more convenient for the user, or personalize them to some extent that reflects the owner’s personality. However, some accessories are seriously outrageous. Getting fake eyelashes to stick onto your Porsche Cayenne’s headlights really turns your car into a “she”. Too bad it doesn’t make some red “lips”. Or else that will really be girlish. Never knew a man’s dream car can be THAT feminine … The car was found in Hong Kong and pictures have been already uploaded to social network. These fun ‘eye lashes’ are designed to fit on most cars and use double sided 3M tape to secure them. They are designed to be resilient to most normal weather conditions and be secure enough to stay on your car. Most Chinese women pay lots of money to get the best eyelashes. Well now they have another outlet for their need for the best lashes to run on the streets. One more pic after the jump.

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Chinese Government Wants 4G TD-LTE To Become the National Standard Requirement

Star Chang, May 21, 2013 10:14 AM, 244 views, Got something to say ?,

The Chinese government will begin issuing 4G licenses by the end of this year, a move that has been welcomed by the country’s three major telecom carriers, as well as mobile device makers hoping to grab a slice of China’s lucrative 4G market. The authorities are keen on making TDD-LTE network the future standard for 4G in China to combat the FDD-LTE standards. The United States, Japan and South Korea have mainly focused on the deployment of FDD-LTE networks. But the Chinese government’s stance to offer a duplex network that supports both systems has given the upper hand to China Mobile and prompted it to expand its deployment of TDD-LTE. China Mobile, the world’s biggest mobile operator based on subscriber numbers, had purchased a total of 1.24 million 4G terminal devices for TDD-LTE …

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Foxconn is Trial Manufacturing Apple Upcoming iWatch

Star Chang, May 21, 2013 2:12 AM, 250 views, Got something to say ?,

With Apple’s “iWatch” likely to release this year, we’re starting to hear rumors about components being cobbled together just before the company starts ramping up production of the device. The latest news came in from Taiwan media Economic Times, Foxconn has received 1000 trial products of the iWatch from Apple. The Curpertino company is looking into using 1.5-inch display panels for its upcoming smartwatch. Early rumors claimed that iWatch would have a 1.8-inch display, so it seems that Apple may be thinking of reducing the device’s size to make it look good on your wrist. The displays are being manufactured by the organic EL panel maker RiTdisplay of Taiwan with touch sensors integrated right into the display, rather than there being a separate multitouch layer. The new iWatch is using bluetooth connection, so we believe it’s able to scyn data and info from iPhone and iPad. The news also pointed out that Apple will be released the iPhone 6 first (not iPhone 5s ? ), no release schedule for the iWatch yet.

It Looks Silly to Use an Umbrella on Aircraft

Star Chang, May 20, 2013 2:53 AM, 484 views, Got something to say ?,

An unlucky flight passenger was using an umbrella to prevent water dripping from air-conditional. The issue was found recently in Cathay Pacific’s flight. The well-known Hong Kong’s flagship carrier currently holds the title of the world’s third largest airline. All commercial airplanes that carry passengers will experience moisture-related problems in service. Usually, a environmental control system will be provided to control the thermal. It’s really annoying to see water starting to drip from the ceiling after the take-off and stewardess just couldn’t solve your problem. It is hilarious to use an umbrella onboard, it will make other flight passengers uncomfortable and you will also be committed an offense against the Aviation Security regulation. The convicted will be liable to a fine of HKD$10,000 (USD$1,288) and six months’ imprisonment.

Meet the Chinese Robot Who Protects Hong Kong in the Latest “Pacific Rim” Movie

Star Chang, May 19, 2013 2:39 PM, 656 views, 2 Comments »,

Summer movie season is just getting started. “Pacific Rim” is the latest sci-fi film where again, China elements have added to the plot. The adventure set 15 years after gigantic Kaiju monsters emerged and attacked Earth. This event forced nations to develop and engage giant robots, called Jaegers, to defend against the enemy. The China’s Crimson Typhoon, is the big red machine who defends its land from the monsters’ attack. Ironically, the 25-storey-tall robot will be defending Hong Kong, not mainland China. Why ? Because you cannot create a trail of destruction in Beijing or Shanghai, the China’s state censor will take this as ’sensitive scenes’. The US$150 million blockbuster might get banned in China. Hong Kong is a former British colony. Although the city is part of China now, it’s a Special Administrative Regions which has a different political system, there is no restriction on film-making and creativeness …

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Hong Kong Science Enthusiast Designs Robots to Discover Ancient Burial Chambers (Video)

Star Chang, May 19, 2013 1:16 AM, 327 views, Got something to say ?,

A small robot has discovered three possible burial chambers under a temple in Mexico’s pre-Hispanic city of Teotihuacan, a find that may reveal secrets about funeral rituals in the ancient site. The robot, dubbed Tlaloc II-TC, was made to navigate rough terrain and is equipped with an infrared camera and a scanner that generates detailed maps. It has located the chambers in the last section of a 2,000-year-old tunnel tucked under the temple, surprising archeologists who had expected to find just one room. The robot was one of two involved in the project put together by a team that included Hong Kong dentist and science enthusiast Dr Ng Tze-chuen. Ng has previously helped design robots used to explore a secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as tools to gather soil and rock samples on missions to Mars and the moon …

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Chinese Motorcyclists Love Harley Davidson

Star Chang, May 16, 2013 12:42 AM, 640 views, 1 Comment »,

Harley-Davidson may be a quintessentially American brand, but that doesn’t mean it’s not beloved around the world. Early this week, about 1,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from all over China traveled to Qian Dao Lake, in Zhejiang Province. They took part in the 5th Annual Harley-Davidson National Rally, part of the celebration of the brand’s 100th birthday. Harley Davidson only began official sales in China in 2005, and its bikes are considered to be luxury items because of the extremely high Chinese tax. A 2013 motorcycle might sell for 200,000 yuan (US$32,500), approximately four times the average annual salary in Beijing. Transportation authorities have also placed Harleys in the same category as electric bikes, horses and bicycles, so they cannot be ridden on highways and major avenues …

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There Are Too Much Light Pollution Over at Hong Kong Apple Stores

Star Chang, May 6, 2013 5:12 PM, 839 views, Got something to say ?,

Green activists are pushing for tougher control on light pollution, as alarms are raised over the Apple Store in Hong Kong. One of the main flagship store located at Causeway Bay, Apple still has about 500 lamps and spotlights burning across all three floors during midnight, through the signature glass walls, despite the near-empty streets outside. The activists organization said the absence of regulations governing light pollution in Hong Kong has opened the door to abuse. They has complained that glare from the shop can be seen 700 meters away, placing the Apple store at the center of the light pollution storm. Apple has yet to comment on the criticism of the lighting in its stores …

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Amazon is the First Foreign Tech Company to Offer Paid Android apps in China

Star Chang, May 6, 2013 3:40 PM, 353 views, Got something to say ?,

Amazon quietly launched its Appstore in China. The growing Chinese market is just too large to ignore. The e-commerce giant also debuted its Chinese-language Web site for developers, promising that they will soon have access to customers in 200 countries. The new Appstore might be an attractive alternative to Google Play for Chinese developers. Google Play isn’t widely available in China and most developers sell through third-party app stores. Google’s own app store only provides free apps to China, not paid apps. The open environment of Amazon Appstore can provide a worldwide customer base for Chinese developers, of course the most important is revenue sharing. The online retailer launched its e-book store and e-reader apps in China last December. Local regulator had investigated the company for the right to sell e-books in the country. Distributing mobile apps in China is the latest move in Amazon’s worldwide expansion. Amazon need to compete with hundreds of local rivals offering paid and free apps, some of them pirate. In the meantime, the Kindle hardware are still not available in China.