Talking fun stories for a week can help you understand the general trend of the industry in seconds. Hello everyone, welcome to "A Weekly Fun Review". From June 2 to June 8, 2025, what interesting dynamics and exciting stories have been presented in the fields of shield machines, liquid glass, communication systems, artificial intelligence, process chips, etc.? Let’s take a look together!
Overseas orders for domestic shield machines are scheduled to 2027
Since this year, the production and sales of small and medium-sized enterprises in China have continued to improve, and the vitality of innovation has burst out, and the recovery and positive momentum has been further consolidated, providing strong support for the stable growth of the industrial economy. A shield machine company in Jiangsu has innovatively launched a small-diameter blind well construction model, which will increase the excavation efficiency by 10 times. At present, overseas orders from Europe, South America and other places have been scheduled to 2027.
The high-quality products and services of domestic shield machines have been recognized in the international market and will enhance my country's international image and reputation. This will help enhance our country's voice and influence in international affairs and create more favorable conditions for our country's diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Apple iOS 26 "Liquid Glass" design exposed
According to Bloomberg Mark Gulman, Apple will release iOS at WWDC 2025 26's "liquid glass" design, this new style may pave the way for the 20th anniversary edition of iPhone "Glasswing" launched in 2027.
"Liquid glass" is a glossy and translucent aesthetic style similar to the surface of glass, which is very different from the existing "flat design".
In the fierce competition in the technology market, the unique design style can help Apple products stand out among many competitors, attract more consumers' attention and favor, and enhance the product's market competitiveness.
Module-level verification of the Star-Earth Quantum Direct Communication System has been completed
June 4, it was learned from the Beijing Institute of Quantum Information Science that my country's scientific research team completed the module-level verification of the satellite-ground quantum direct communication system for the first time, marking that my country's satellite-ground quantum direct communication technology has officially entered the construction stage of the integrated quantum direct communication network of the space-space and earth.
Integrated quantum network in the sky, space, and earth will reshape the national information security system in the future and provide revolutionary protection for high-value scenarios such as energy and finance. As quantum communication technology penetrates into civilian use, the security of public information life will also move to a new level.
"High money layout" Meta may acquire AI companies for tens of billions of dollars
On June 8, according to foreign media reports, Meta is working with AI startup Scale AI has conducted in-depth negotiations and may invest a total of more than $10 billion in it. Some people familiar with the matter said that the valuation of this financing may exceed US$10 billion, and it is expected to become one of the largest private enterprise financing events in history.
Integration of AI technology with different industries is the trend of future technological development. The advancement in AI technology after Meta's acquisition of ScaleAI may trigger more cross-industry cooperation and innovation, and develop more innovative products and services to promote the diversified development of global technology. TSMC's 1.4nm process may reach US$45,000
On June 3, TSMC is about to usher in the production of a 2nm process. According to supply chain information, the total cost of TSMC's 2nm process from R&D to mass production is as high as US$725 million, and its foundry price has also risen. The foundry price per wafer soared to US$30,000, while the more advanced 1.4-nanometer angstrom process is expected to reach US$45,000.
Intelligent manufacturing: The high cost of 1.4nm process chips makes it possible for only a few customers to afford. This will intensify competition in the high-end chip market, and companies with technical and financial strength can give priority to obtaining advanced process chips, thus gaining an advantage in the market.
