Technology News | Technology Week Recap (3.23–3.27)

The Dark Side of the Moon or Assessment of IPO in Hong Kong

According to Bloomberg, The Dark Side of the Moon is assessing the possibility of advancing an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to capitalize on the market’s enthusiasm for artificial intelligence. Sources say that The Dark Side of the Moon has been in contact with China International Capital Corporation (CICC) and Goldman Sachs to explore potential IPO arrangements.

In response, media outlets reached out to the relevant parties for confirmation, but both The Dark Side of the Moon and Goldman Sachs declined to comment, and CICC did not respond to related requests.

Tesla is Developing a New Model

On March 26, Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that the company is developing a brand new model, calling it “way cooler than a minivan.” Musk’s reference to the new vehicle encompasses various possibilities. Since many Tesla owners hope for a model similar to a minivan that is convenient for family travel, there has been ongoing speculation that Tesla will launch a corresponding product targeting this niche scenario.

However, the new vehicle Tesla is developing may be a cyber-style SUV, which will continue the design aesthetics of Tesla’s recent models and is likely to feature a continuous LED light strip, with a more streamlined and futuristic appearance. (IT Home)

Fliggy Launches First All-Category Travel Skill

Recently, Fliggy launched its first all-category travel skill plugin called “flyai,” which has been made available on platforms such as ClawHub and GitHub. Developers and users can install and use it on dozens of “lobster” applications, including OpenClaw, Wukong, Kimi Claw, QoderWork, QClaw, MaxClaw, and ArkClaw.

Documentation on ClawHub indicates that “flyai” has undergone standardized encapsulation based on Fliggy’s MCP (Model Context Protocol), providing services for searching, consulting, planning, and booking travel products covering flights, hotels, tickets, car rentals, destination activities, as well as flight vouchers and hotel packages, spanning the complete chain from shopping guides to transactions.

OpenAI to Stop Sora Video Generation Service

On March 25, OpenAI announced plans to discontinue the Sora video generation service six months after its high-profile launch as a standalone application, in order to streamline its artificial intelligence product line. The ChatGPT developer launched the Sora application at the end of September, promising users an easier way to generate and share realistic AI videos in a quasi-social network. This free application quickly topped the Apple App Store charts but has since fallen in ranking. (Sina Finance)

2026 Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Begins in April with Over 300 Robots Competing

On March 23, official information regarding the 2026 Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon was released, announcing that the race will kick off on April 19, with human and robot competitors competing side by side. By the registration deadline of March 10 at 24:00, the organizing committee received applications from over 100 participating teams, representing 76 entities from 13 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions across the country, including more than 80 corporate teams and over 20 university and training camp teams; gathering 26 brands and over 300 humanoid robots.

This event is co-hosted by the Beijing Municipal Government, China Central Radio and Television, the China Electronic Society, and the World Robot Cooperation Organization.

Qianwen Launches AI Taxi-Hailing, One Sentence to Choose Car and Location

On March 23, Qianwen launched taxi-hailing capabilities, allowing users to complete operations such as choosing a model, adding waypoints, and scheduling times with a single sentence. It also supports personalized requests like “a vehicle with fresh air, priced no more than 30 yuan,” “smooth driving,” and “good service attitude.”

The taxi-hailing capability can also be integrated with other ecosystem services. Previously, Qianwen has launched capabilities for ordering takeout, booking flights and hotels, and travel navigation. With the introduction of taxi-hailing, users can complete multi-step arrangements through continuous commands, achieving cross-service execution.