Category Archives: Technology

Apple’s 2026 Chinese New Year Short: Glad I Met You

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Jeff

Every year, Apple releases a  Chinese New Year short film that is shot on their latest iPhone, and every year I look forward to the story that is created. This short for 2026 is called Glad I Met You. Apple’s … Continue reading →

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Tejasvi Manoj is TIME Magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Jeff

Tejasvi Manoj is TIME Magazine’s 2025 Kid of the Year!  The high school senior has created a web site to help seniors avoid online fraud. Her grandfather was almost scammed by someone pretending to be her uncle requesting money to … Continue reading →

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Former Navy SEAL and Doctor Jonny Kim Finally Making First Trip To Space

Posted on April 14, 2025 by John

Back in January of 2020, I had blogged about the incredible Jonny Kim, who was selected by NASA to become an astronaut. Well, a few days ago of this writing, Kim finally made it into space and talks about it … Continue reading →

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Apple’s 2025 Chinese New Year Short: I Made a Mixtape for You

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Jeff

Every year, Apple releases a short film for Chinese New Year that is shot on their latest iPhone, and every year I look forward to the story that is created. This short for 2025 is called I Made a Mixtape … Continue reading →

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WeChat Pay, Alipay, and the Future of Digital Payments in China

Posted on December 21, 2024 by High School Voices

By Junjie Yang In China, WeChat Pay and Alipay have completely transformed the way people pay for things. These two platforms, owned by Tencent and Alibaba, dominate the digital payments market and have become an essential part of daily life. … Continue reading →

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The Aconic™ Podcast – Inspiring Stories of Asian and AAPI Icons

Posted on October 22, 2024 by John

A friend of mine is involved in this recently launched podcast, The Aconic™ Podcast – Inspiring Stories of Asian and AAPI Icons: “The Aconic™ Podcast features candid conversations with successful Asian and AAPI icons who share their personal journeys of … Continue reading →

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BYD Atto 3: A New Contender in the EV Market

Posted on September 26, 2024 by High School Voices

  By Tsejing Lim Electric cars have rapidly emerged as a popular eco-friendly transportation option. In the past decade, they have gained significant traction, with many consumers turning to popular names like Tesla, KIA, or other major automakers that have … Continue reading →

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What would happen if TSMC was suddenly destroyed?

Posted on April 29, 2024 by High School Voices

By Darren Chen Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is a Taiwan-based company that makes chips in phones, computers, etc. Started in 1987, it has evolved to be one of the world’s largest chip manufacturers. Used in military and civilian use, … Continue reading →

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What if “Gene of AI” became our future?

Posted on April 24, 2024 by High School Voices

By Nathan Lin   The Japanese cartoon, Gene of AI, available on Crunchyroll, is set in the future where ten percent of the population are humanoids with artificial intelligence (AI). They are robots that are almost exact copies of real … Continue reading →

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AI Image Generators have problems with Asian Male White Female Relationships

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jeff

As AI technology becomes more advanced, the technology can mimic human capabilities.  In addition, AI technology can mimic human biases, as a particular AI image generator has been reported by Mia Sato on The Verge to have problems generating images … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese CEOs: Jerry Yang

Posted on April 18, 2024 by High School Voices

By Travis Yen From modest origins in Taipei, Taiwan, Jerry Yang rose to become a visionary entrepreneur and industry trendsetter, co-founding one of the internet’s pioneering enterprises. His narrative serves as a tribute to tenacity, inventiveness, and the revolutionary potential … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese CEOs: Morris Chang

Posted on March 27, 2024 by High School Voices

By Travis Yen Morris Chang, a Taiwanese-American businessman and electrical engineer, was born in Ningbo, China, on July 10, 1931. He is best known for starting the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the semiconductor industry worldwide. … Continue reading →

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