Meituan Users Report Unauthorized Charges, Company Responds
Recently, users from various regions including Shaanxi, Guangdong, and Gansu have reported that their personal Meituan accounts were hit by unauthorized batch charges, purchasing multiple group-buying vouchers without their knowledge or consent. The stolen funds were deducted through Meituan’s monthly payment feature, with some victims losing thousands of yuan.
On July 28, according to NUPIAO, based on documentation provided by affected users, when our team contacted Meituan customer service, the representative stated that the voucher codes had already been redeemed and were non-refundable. To access detailed information about the unauthorized orders, users would need to go through judicial procedures. Some victims have already filed police reports.
In response, Meituan customer service explained that after an internal review, the platform suspects these unusual transactions may be linked to malware infections on users’ mobile devices. If a user accidentally clicks on a malicious link, their phone could be remotely controlled, bypassing standard login verification and risk monitoring systems. This allows hackers to simulate normal user behavior, completing orders and redemptions without triggering the platform’s regular security protocols.
Former Board Secretary Publicly Claims Salary, 360 Group Responds
On July 24, Zhang Fan published a record of her rights-protection efforts on her personal WeChat official account, sparking widespread public discussion. Why would a former senior executive and experienced legal professional need to publicly call out her previous employer for a long-standing, unresolved equity claim seven years after leaving?
According to a report by National Business Daily, 360 Group responded by stating that Zhang Fan, being a professional lawyer herself, was deeply involved in—and even led—the design of the transaction structure and rules at the time. If she believes her demands haven’t been met, the most direct and effective route would be to pursue legal action, where both sides can present evidence and let the court decide.
Black Shark Officially Ends Official Phone Repair and Related Services
On July 28, an account verified as a technical support engineer for Nanchang Black Shark Technology Co., Ltd., named “Black Shark Xirui,” announced: “As our business structure undergoes deep adjustments, we are officially ceasing official after-sales repair and related services for the phone category, effective immediately. Thank you all for your continued companionship and support!” This means users still holding Black Shark phones will no longer have access to official repair channels and must rely on third parties or handle issues themselves.
On July 29, our team reached out to customer service representatives at both Black Shark’s JD.com self-operated flagship store and its Tmall flagship store. Both stores confirmed that they no longer sell Black Shark phone products, focusing instead on accessories like cooling back clips, gaming earphones, and power banks.
Huawei’s Ultra-Light HarmonyOS Laptop Named S Series
On July 29, according to Huawei terminal news, Huawei will launch a new S series of HarmonyOS laptops on August 5, emphasizing lightness and performance. The first model, the Huawei MateBook Pro S, weighs just 798g. Additionally, Huawei announced a new HarmonyOS folding laptop, the MateBook Fold Master Edition. This updated foldable laptop features a new gold color option and supports a stylus for the first time.
Earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, Halts Multiple Semiconductor Factories
According to Xinhua News Agency, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan on July 28. Since the region hosts a dense concentration of semiconductor manufacturers, several factories declared production halts after the quake, raising significant concerns about potential industrial disruptions.
Sony Group’s semiconductor subsidiary announced on July 29 that its image sensor factory in Kikuyo Town, Kumamoto, had ceased production immediately after the earthquake, with no timeline for restarting operations. Japan’s semiconductor giant Renesas Electronics also reported that two of its factories in Kumamoto had suspended production.
Tokyo Electron, a leading semiconductor equipment maker, shut down two of its facilities in the prefecture. Ebara Corporation also announced the halt of its semiconductor manufacturing equipment plant in Kumamoto. Mitsubishi Electric reported that two of its semiconductor factories in the region have also fully suspended operations.
US to Provide $874 Million in R&D Funding to Seven Tech Companies, Acquiring Minority Stakes
On July 29, the US Department of Commerce announced that, under the CHIPS and Science Act, it has signed letters of intent with seven companies to provide a total of $874 million in federal incentive funding. This support is aimed at semiconductor R&D in areas like integrated photonics, computing architecture, advanced packaging, substrates, materials, and memory.
Under the proposed agreements, GlobalFoundries could receive up to $300 million to accelerate co-packaged optics (CPO) technology development. Kepler could get up to $245 million for developing new high-performance AI memory technologies based on 3D and ferroelectric techniques. Multibeam Corporation could receive up to $140 million for advanced packaging R&D. Additionally, Extropic, Thintronics, OBSIDIA Semiconductors, and Aeluma could receive up to $75 million, $50 million, $34 million, and $30 million, respectively.
The Department of Commerce stated that these companies will undergo further due diligence and approval processes, with final award amounts to be determined in formal agreements. As a condition for funding, the US government will acquire minority, non-controlling stakes in these companies to enhance returns for American taxpayers.
UMC Posts Q2 Net Profit of NT$42.26 Billion, Revenue Up 17% Year-on-Year
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced its second-quarter results for 2026 on July 29. The company reported consolidated revenue of NT$68.73 billion (approximately $2.18 billion) for the quarter, a 17.0% increase year-on-year and a 12.6% rise from the previous quarter. Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$42.26 billion (about $1.34 billion), with earnings per share at NT$3.39.
UMC noted that wafer shipments increased by 10.6% quarter-on-quarter, driven primarily by demand growth in communications and consumer electronics. Capacity utilization for wafer fabrication rose to 85%. Revenue from the 22/28 nanometer process node reached a new all-time high, with 22nm process sales accounting for 17.5% of total revenue in Q2.
Looking ahead to Q3, UMC expects stable demand in computers, communications, and consumer electronics. Wafer shipments are projected to achieve high single-digit growth, driven by improved demand for power management chips, sensors, and microcontrollers. The 8-inch product portfolio is expected to see further recovery, with capacity utilization potentially exceeding 90% in the third quarter.
