Google previewed its first audio smart glasses at its I/O conference as it moves to compete in the growing AI wearables market led by companies like Meta. The glasses, developed with partners including Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, will integrate Google’s Gemini assistant and launch later this year for both Android and iOS. Unlike display-based devices, they deliver information privately through audio and are … Continue reading Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses ahead of fall launch

Google announced new AI updates at its I/O conference, including the rollout of its latest Gemini models and a new system designed to simulate the physical world. The company introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a faster and cheaper model that will become the default in its Gemini app and search tools. It also previewed Gemini Spark, an AI agent that can take actions across connected apps … Continue reading Google debuts new AI models, personal AI agents

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Seoul for Buddha’s birthday celebrations during the Lotus Lantern Festival, a UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage event. This year’s parade included a modern twist with robots joining the traditional festivities, reflecting growing technological influence in cultural events. The appearance of robots followed the recent ordination of a humanoid robot named “Gabi” as a Buddhist monk in Seoul. Officials said the … Continue reading Humanoid robot ‘monks’ featured in South Korea parade ahead of Buddha’s birthday 

Pope Leo XIV has announced the creation of a Vatican commission on artificial intelligence to help guide the Catholic Church’s response to rapidly growing AI technology. The commission is intended to support an upcoming encyclical that will focus on the ethical and moral implications of AI within the Church’s social teachings. Vatican officials said the initiative reflects concerns about AI’s impact on human dignity, justice, … Continue reading Pope Leo launches AI commission

Japanese officials and farmers are turning to a high-tech scarecrow called “Monster Wolf” to deter an increasingly aggressive bear population. The solar-powered animatronic, which features glowing eyes, loud noises, and motion sensors, is designed to frighten wildlife away from farmland. Made by Hokkaido-based Ohta Seiki, the device has become popular due to rising bear encounters and its effectiveness in reducing crop damage. Demand has surged so … Continue reading Japan unleashes ‘Monster Wolf’ robots to repel record bear attacks

China’s Unitree Robotics has unveiled the GD01, a 2.7-meter-tall, manned “mecha” robot that can be piloted from inside and perform heavy mechanical actions, marking a major step toward turning science fiction into reality. The machine, priced at about 3.9 million yuan ($650,000), quickly went viral online, drawing comparisons to fictional robots like Gundam and Transformers while sparking global fascination with its futuristic design. The company … Continue reading China’s Unitree debuts ‘mecha’ robot that shifts from 2 legs to 4

Yarbo, the company behind a robot lawn mower that was found to have serious security flaws, says it will remove a remote backdoor that previously allowed engineers to access and potentially reprogram devices over the internet. The change follows a security researcher’s discovery that the system could be hijacked remotely, exposing user data and control vulnerabilities. Initially, the company planned to keep limited remote access … Continue reading Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower

Vancouver councillors have approved a six-month pilot program allowing food delivery robots to operate on sidewalks in downtown and Kitsilano starting this fall. The program, run by U.S.-based Serve Robotics, aims to test “last-mile” delivery using small electric robots already used in cities like Los Angeles. Supporters say the technology could reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and complement existing delivery services. Critics, including some officials and experts, warn … Continue reading Vancouver approves 6-month delivery robot pilot program

A humanoid robot named GI, given the Buddhist name Gabi, was formally ordained in a symbolic ceremony at Jogye Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The event, organized by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, aimed to highlight the harmony between tradition and emerging technology. During the ceremony, monks adapted Buddhist rituals for the robot, including placing a necklace of prayer beads and a festival … Continue reading South Korea’s humanoid robot ‘Gabi’ becomes first robotic Buddhist monk

Robotics pioneer Colin Angle, known for creating the Roomba at iRobot, has unveiled a new startup robot called “Familiar” that is designed to function like a lifelike pet companion. The four-legged AI-powered machine is intended to follow users around, respond to touch and sound, and adapt to human behavior over time without speaking. Angle says advances in generative AI now make it possible to create … Continue reading Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

A startup called Terran Robotics is building a home south of Austin using clay and soil from the site, with construction largely handled by robots. The company aims to create affordable housing by automating adobe-style building, a method that dates back thousands of years. The robot gathers, places, and compresses the material while using sensors and machine learning to adjust its work in real time. … Continue reading Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground

A humanoid robot named Bebop caused a nearly hour-long delay on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to San Diego after airline staff had to determine how to transport it. The robot, used for entertainment and events, was being shipped by its operator after a Bay Area appearance. Because its carrying case was too heavy to check, the company bought it a ticket and brought … Continue reading Passenger robot delays Southwest flight out of Oakland

Japan Airlines will trial humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting in May to help address the country’s growing labour shortage. The robots, made by Chinese company Unitree, will assist with physically demanding tasks such as moving luggage and cargo on the tarmac. The initiative is part of a broader effort to support airport operations amid record tourism and an ageing, shrinking workforce. While the … Continue reading Humanoid robots to become baggage handlers in Japan airport

Sony AI’s table tennis robot Ace has achieved a milestone by competing against elite human players in real matches and winning several games. The robot, developed by Sony AI, secured victories in three out of five matches but lost both against top professional opponents. It demonstrated advanced abilities such as reading spin, reacting to net shots, and adapting strategies through thousands of hours of simulation … Continue reading AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players

Toyota unveiled its AI-powered humanoid robot CUE7, which performed a live basketball free throw during a halftime show in Tokyo, impressing thousands of spectators. The 7-foot-2 robot can dribble, move smoothly, and adjust its shots in real time using reinforcement learning instead of pre-programmed instructions. Unlike earlier versions, it learns through trial and error, improving its performance after each attempt. Toyota designed CUE7 as a … Continue reading Toyota’s CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI

A humanoid robot developed by Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes, reportedly faster than the current human world record for the distance. The event, held in Beijing, showcased advances in robotics, with some machines running autonomously while others were remotely controlled. The winning robot’s performance marked a dramatic improvement from last year, when the fastest robot took over two hours to finish the same course. Despite … Continue reading Humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating human half-marathon record

Several restaurants in eastern China, particularly in Hangzhou, are using AI-powered robots to cook and manage kitchen tasks, drawing widespread attention online. At one restaurant, robots handle everything from ordering and cleaning to preparing more than 100 dishes, even analyzing customers’ faces and tongues to recommend meals. Supporters say the technology improves consistency, reduces costs, and has even led to cheaper meals for customers. Chefs … Continue reading China AI robot restaurant analyses diners’ faces, tongues to recommend health-focused dishes

A viral video from Warsaw showed a humanoid robot produced by Chinese firm Unitree apparently chasing wild boars as part of a humorous “boar-herding” scenario. The robot, named Edward Warchocki, was actually part of a promotional stunt rather than a real wildlife control effort. The clip gained millions of views online, with social media users joking about the machine’s attempts and calling it a futuristic … Continue reading Humanoid robot chases pack of wild boars in bizarre video

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian forces used unmanned ground systems and drones to capture a Russian position without deploying infantry. He described it as the first time in the war that an enemy position was taken entirely by robotic platforms, with Russian troops surrendering and no Ukrainian casualties reported. The operation reflects Ukraine’s growing reliance on ground robots and drones for combat, evacuation, and high-risk missions. … Continue reading Robots captured Russian army positions for first time in history

A new study finds that consumer AI chatbots struggle to make accurate medical diagnoses, especially when patient information is incomplete. Researchers tested 21 large language models and found that they often jump too quickly to a single diagnosis instead of considering multiple possibilities. When asked to perform “differential diagnosis” with limited data, failure rates exceeded 80%, showing major weaknesses in early clinical reasoning. Accuracy improved … Continue reading AI chatbots misdiagnose in over 80% of early medical cases

More than 100 humanoid robots will compete in China’s upcoming half-marathon designed to test their performance in real-world conditions. In a recent trial run in Beijing, over 70 teams tested their machines on a 21-kilometre course ahead of the official race on April 19. Around 40% of teams are using fully autonomous navigation, making the challenge significantly harder. Many robots struggled with issues like overheating … Continue reading More than 70 robot teams gear up for China’s second humanoid half-marathon

Apple is reportedly developing its first smart glasses and testing at least four different frame styles to compete with Meta’s existing products. The designs include variations such as rectangular frames similar to Ray-Ban Wayfarers and both oval and circular options in different sizes and colors. The glasses are expected to feature cameras, microphones, speakers, and AI integration powered by Siri for calls, media, and voice … Continue reading Apple Reportedly Testing AI Glasses in Several Frame Styles

A new factory in China is producing humanoid robots at industrial scale, with one unit rolling off the line about every 30 minutes. The facility, developed through a partnership between Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science & Technology, is designed to produce around 10,000 robots per year. It uses dozens of assembly and inspection stages to improve reliability, addressing a key weakness in humanoid robotics. The production system is also … Continue reading Humanoid robots hit mass production in China

Anthropic has restricted public access to its new AI system, Claude Mythos Preview, citing concerns that it is too dangerous to release widely. The model has demonstrated advanced capabilities in identifying thousands of software vulnerabilities, including flaws in major operating systems and web browsers, raising cybersecurity risks if misused. Instead of a public release, Anthropic is allowing select companies such as Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft to access the system through a controlled program … Continue reading Anthropic develops AI ‘too dangerous to release to public’

A major data breach at the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office exposed thousands of sensitive records tied to the Los Angeles Police Department. The hack, which occurred in March, reportedly compromised more than 337,000 files and over seven terabytes of data, including witness identities, medical records, and internal investigation documents. Some of the stolen material was briefly posted online before being removed. The Los Angeles Police Department said its own … Continue reading Massive hack exposes thousands of sensitive LAPD records