Number of outbreaks on March 18
As of 8:00 on March 18, the National Health Commission has received a total of 81,142 confirmed cases from the country, 9,078 confirmed cases, 3,231 dead cases, and 68,833 cured cases.
Apple’s official website exposes four new iPad Pro models
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Yesterday, Apple revealed four new iPad Pro models in the iPad user manual on its official website. They are 11-inch iPad Pro wireless LAN models: A2228, 11-inch iPad Pro cellular network models: A2231, 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Wireless LAN version: A2229, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Cellular network version: A2233, the new iPad Pro may be released soon. This information has now been removed by Apple.
Microsoft will hold an online conference on March 30
The Verge news, Microsoft will hold an online press conference on March 30, 8 AM EST (March 30, Beijing Time), or will announce more future plans for Office 365, including Some new applications and services focused on productivity.
In theory, there will be no announcement of new Surface hardware, mainly focusing on services.
1 billion active Windows 10 users worldwide
Yesterday, the vice president of Microsoft issued an open letter saying that there are more than 1 billion Windows 10 active devices in about 200 countries and regions around the world. This means that one in seven people worldwide is using Windows 10.
Microsoft emphasizes that this is just a new beginning, and Microsoft will continue to invest in Windows, not only on the PC side, but also many other versions of Windows.
Huawei Store launches smart insulation cups
Sina Technology News, Huawei Store has launched a smart insulation cup that supports real-time temperature display and water purity in seconds. The price is 129 yuan.
This smart insulation cup uses a three-layer stainless steel structure for 24 hours long-term thermal insulation. The top of the lid can display the temperature and provide three-color prompts. Blue represents below 35 ° C, orange represents 36 ° -50 ° C, and red represents greater than 50 ° C. It also supports TDS water quality detection. After the TDS function is triggered by pressing the screen, Inverted glass automatically detects purity for 5 seconds.
New patent for Xiaomi mobile phone: flip-flex camera design < / h4>
Sina technology news, a new patent of Xiaomi mobile phone is exposed, the top of the mobile phone’s flexible display can be bent to the back of the device. Through the flip mechanism, the front camera can be used normally when standing, and can be used as a rear camera when folding , Solve the problem of selfie and normal photo.
In addition, the phone in this patent also has a flexible perforated display, which appears to be equipped with a dual camera with LED flash.
Fortune reviews 100 “modern greatest designs”
Yesterday, Fortune magazine published a list of 100 “best modern designs” that make people’s lives easier, better and more stylish.
The Apple iPhone ranks first, with Macintosh (Macintosh) ranked second in 1984. Apple has a total of 8 products on the list. Chinese companies also have WeChat and Mobike bikes on the list, ranking 33rd and 37th. Other users are familiar with Google search engine, Uber car sharing, Netflix streaming media, Apollo 11 rockets, post-it notes, Nokia 3210 mobile phones, Sony Walkman and so on.
13 interface capabilities on WeChat service platform
Tencent technology news. Yesterday, WeChat service platform launched 13 kinds of interface capabilities, including WeChat OCR identification, address resolution, coral picture content security, etc., which can support developers to make quick calls to improve developer development and operation efficiency. Save development resources and help various industries to build perfect service chains.
In addition to the three types of capabilities mentioned above, the first phase of launching capabilities includes facial features positioning, face detection and analysis, and Tencent Cloud Genuine Music Library through train.
Baidu launches the “driving” App
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In the news of 36Kr, Baidu quietly launched an app on the App Store, which is a comprehensive automotive information service platform-Youjia, ZhengEntered the field of automotive information.
Official introduction, the app mainly covers four sections of content: car information, model parameters, panoramic car viewing and car inquiry.
Universal Pictures will provide online movie rental services
9to5Mac news, Universal Pictures announced yesterday that it will provide movie rental services to users through iTunes, Amazon and other digital rental platforms. Many films of its Universal Pictures and Focus Pictures will be directly available for on-demand on the same day as the theater’s release. The animated film “Fantasia 2” which will be released on April 10 will be its first webcast. the film.
NBC Universal said that the rental price is $ 19.99 (about RMB 140), and users can watch online movies through online on-demand services, with an effective playback time of 48 hours.
Oil prices return to the era of 5 yuan
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Affected by the sharp drop in international oil prices, starting at 00:00 today, domestic gasoline and diesel prices (standard products) were lowered by 1015 yuan and 975 yuan per ton respectively, the largest single drop since 2008. According to the general household car fuel tank 50L capacityIt is estimated that a full tank of 92 # gasoline will cost 40 yuan less.
Netizens: “Fast full, fast full” “Just added the car to the jumper yesterday, and I feel cruelly hit” “No matter what, we have to cheer duck today”
On March 18, 2003, Adam Osborne, the inventor of the world’s first portable computer, died.
Osbene worked for Shell Oil after graduating from the PhD, but he didn’t like the way the company’s employees lived. Then he resigned resolutely and entered the computer industry. In 1972, Osborne founded the company Osborne Associates, focusing on writing easy-to-understand manuals for computers. He also authored a book entitled “Introduction to Microcomputers”, and after initial approval from the market, he established Osborne Publishing. In 1979, Osborne sold his publishing company to McGraw-Hill Publishing. When the personal computer became popular in the 1980s, Osborne proposed the concept of “portable computer”. He dreamed of becoming a Ford in the automotive industry and had his own portable computer. Since then, a revolution in the civilianization of computers has begun.
In 1981, Osborne introduced the first portable computer, the Osborne 1, weighing about 24 pounds and priced at $ 1,795. Although it was very popular when it was first launched, it did not last long. The computer itself had problems with compatibility and quality. Coupled with the influx of other computer companies into the market, Osborn soon announced its closure. Although the startup ended in failure, this did not prevent him from staged a Silicon Valley myth. Osborn died in India on March 18, 2003 due to a brain disorder.