Hellobike Responds to Employee “Party” Photos
Recently, a photo of Hellobike employees has been circulating online, sparking heated discussions. The photo shows multiple people riding Hellobike bicycles, with a Qingju and Meituan bicycle lying on the ground in front of them. The group is collectively giving a thumbs-up. The photo is believed to have been posted by a Hellobike employee from a northern region.
According to Red Star News, Hellobike responded by stating that the behavior depicted in the photo does not align with the company’s values and does not represent the overall demeanor of its employees. An internal investigation has been launched. The company respects its industry partners and promotes a healthy and rational industry atmosphere.
SK Hynix Responds to Employee Bonus Rumors
Recently, there were rumors that SK Hynix employees in Korea would receive an average bonus of 610 million yuan. This rumor originated from a prediction by international investment bank Macquarie Securities. The bank believed that if SK Hynix’s 2027 operating profit reached 447 trillion won, and based on a 10% profit-sharing ratio and approximately 35,000 employees at the end of last year, the total bonus pool would be around 44.7 trillion won, with each employee receiving around 12.9 billion won, equivalent to 610 million yuan. On May 9, SK Hynix responded by stating that since this year’s and next year’s annual performance have not been determined, the bonus amount cannot be predicted. The company also stated that it has established a new system at the headquarters level, which allocates 10% of operating profit as a fund source for performance bonuses each year. “As AI semiconductor competition intensifies, talent has become a core competitive factor. To this end, the company is committed to attracting top talent with competitive compensation packages to maintain long-term competitiveness.”
ByteDance to Increase AI Infrastructure Spending to 200 Billion Yuan
On May 9, it was reported that ByteDance is increasing its investment in AI computing power and infrastructure, and will raise its capital expenditure plan for this year to over 200 billion yuan, a growth of more than 25% compared to the 160 billion yuan discussed at the end of last year.
The report stated that this increase is necessary due to the company’s growing investment in AI and the rising cost of memory chips, including support for domestic AI computing power.
As of the time of publication, ByteDance has not responded to or confirmed the above data.
WeChat Input Method Updates with “Air Transfer” Feature
On May 9, the WeChat input method officially released the Windows 2.0.0/iOS 3.3.0 version, adding the “Air Transfer” feature, which supports cross-device and face-to-face file transfer.
Huawei Smart Screen S7 Now Available
On May 10, according to Huawei Terminal, the Huawei Smart Screen S7 is now officially available, equipped with the self-developed Honghu chip, supporting a 300Hz refresh rate, and offering five sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches, starting at 3999 yuan.
Little Red Book E-commerce: Adjusting Merchant Support Strategy
After clarifying its operating philosophy as “selling good products on Little Red Book” in early April, Little Red Book e-commerce is now adjusting its merchant support strategy. Specifically, Little Red Book will launch the “LEAP UP · Little Red Book Merchant Million Jump Plan” on May 11, focusing on supporting over 1 million high-quality merchants to achieve business growth. Meanwhile, the previously announced “Million Commission-Free Plan” will officially end on May 15. Industry insiders pointed out that this adjustment means Little Red Book e-commerce’s merchant support strategy is shifting from “universal support” to “precise support for good products” – no longer providing universal commission reductions for all merchants, but instead concentrating core resources on high-quality merchants with good products, good services, and good prices, further strengthening the platform’s “good products” label.
China Mobile Releases National Integrated Computing Power Network Technology Innovation System
On May 9, China Mobile officially released the “National Integrated Computing Power Network Technology Innovation System”. China Mobile’s Deputy General Manager Li Huidiao stated that the intelligent economy has become the core engine for new production, and in the face of the AI era, China Mobile is building a full-stack computing power infrastructure capability around Token production, transmission, and operation. It is reported that China Mobile has built the world’s largest 400G OTN backbone network and G SRV6 intelligent internet, with an end-to-end delay of 12 milliseconds at eight computing hubs.
Nintendo: 2026 Fiscal Year R&D Expenses Increase by 23.7%
Nintendo’s research and development expenses saw significant growth in the fiscal year ending March 2026. According to the company’s latest financial report, R&D expenses for the 2026 fiscal year reached 177.8 billion yen, an increase of 23.7% compared to the 143.7 billion yen in the previous fiscal year.
Nintendo explicitly stated in the financial report that the increase in R&D costs was one of the main reasons for the growth in sales, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses. The company said: “Due to the increase in advertising expenses related to the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the rise in R&D expenses, SG&A expenses increased by 28.3% year-over-year to 548.8 billion yen.”
