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Bambu Lab patents new heatbed design aimed at improving print adhesion

Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology, Bambu Lab’s parent company, has filed a U.S. patent application for a redesigned heatbed that features a monolithic structure with an embedded heating element. The new design intends to provide more uniform heating and better adhesion, potentially addressing common print quality issues reported by users. Visual schematics suggest a machined channel within the bed for the heating element, replacing the traditional laminated heating sheet.

tomshardware.com · 2026-10-08

Guide details essential apps like WeChat and Alipay for travelers in China

A traveler recounts learning to navigate China's digital ecosystem during a two-week trip, noting that Western apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Google services are blocked by the Great Firewall. Instead, visitors must rely on Chinese 'super apps' like WeChat and Alipay, which are used for nearly everything including payments, since cash and credit cards are rarely accepted. The writer recommends linking these apps to credit cards before arrival, as setup abroad can be difficult.

cnet.com · 2026-09-14