At CES 2026, Lego unveiled its new Smart Bricks, tech-packed 2×4-stud bricks with sensors, LEDs, speakers, and Bluetooth that can detect nearby bricks, tags, and minifigures. The bricks feature accelerometers, synthesizers, ambient lights, and magnetic coils that sense proximity to Smart Tags and Star Wars Smart Minifigures, allowing interactive lights and sounds. Star Wars sets with these smart bricks, including TIE Fighters and interactive minifigures, … Continue reading Lego announces Smart Brick, the ‘most significant evolution’ in 50 years

Nvidia announced plans to launch a robotaxi service with a partner as early as 2027, aiming to showcase its Level 4 self-driving technology capable of operating without human intervention in defined areas. The company, which has supplied automotive chips and software under its Drive brand since 2015, did not disclose the service location or partner. Nvidia’s automotive and robotics business remains a small part of … Continue reading Nvidia plans to test a robotaxi service in 2027 in self-driving push

Six Flags Qiddiya City has opened Falcon’s Flight, now billed as the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster. The ride stretches 2.6 miles, reaches nearly 640 feet high, and hits speeds of up to 150 miles per hour in just over three minutes. Featuring a dramatic 519-foot drop, the coaster required special engineering such as curved windshields to protect riders from intense wind and … Continue reading World’s tallest, fastest roller coaster opens

According to CNBC, China’s “Silicon Valley” is developing both robotics hardware and consumer AI apps, including fortune-telling tools. The report highlights concurrent growth in China’s AI and robotics sectors, though it does not mention specific companies, funding, or timelines. Traders may see short-term market movements in China AI and robotics stocks, as well as AI-themed crypto tokens, during Asian trading hours. The primary catalyst for … Continue reading China’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is building robots and fortune-telling AI apps

Zhejiang University in China now houses the CHIEF1900, the world’s largest gravitational centrifuge, capable of subjecting objects to 300 times Earth’s gravity. The device can spin scale models weighing up to 20 metric tons, generating around 100g of force, allowing engineers to test structures like dams, railways, submersibles, and space capsules without risking full-scale destruction. By replicating extreme forces on small models, the centrifuge can … Continue reading University in China Begins Installing World’s Strongest Gravity Centrifuge to Compress Space and Time

Apple has reportedly cut production and marketing of its Vision Pro headset after weak sales, with only an estimated 45,000 units sold in the last quarter of 2025. Priced at $3,499, the headset has faced criticism for being heavy, uncomfortable, and limited in functionality, with few apps available compared to iPhones or iPads. The company has also halted its next VR iteration, shifting focus toward … Continue reading Apple reportedly cuts production of Vision Pro headset after poor sales

China has proposed draft rules to prevent AI-powered chatbots from influencing human emotions in ways that could lead to self-harm or suicide. The regulations target “human-like interactive AI services” that simulate personality and engage users through text, images, audio, or video. Tech providers would be required to remind users after two hours of continuous AI interaction and conduct security assessments for chatbots with large user … Continue reading China to crack down on AI chatbots around suicide, gambling

The Russia-Ukraine war has driven rapid innovation in ground-based military robots, which have shifted from primarily logistics roles to armed combat and tactical support. Ukraine’s fleet includes foreign-supplied platforms like THeMIS and domestically produced systems such as the Targan-300 and armed Droid TW 12.7 robots, while Russia fields modular systems like the Courier and Omich, used for both supply and combat tasks. Ground robots are … Continue reading Russia And Ukraine Adapt Ground Robots For New Battlefield Missions

EngineAI, a Shenzhen-based robotics startup founded in 2023, has unveiled the T800, an acrobatic humanoid robot designed for industrial applications. Standing 1.73 m tall and weighing 75 kg, the T800 is built from lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy, features 29 degrees of freedom, and can perform high-intensity tasks, including martial arts-style kicks, without overheating thanks to advanced cooling and a modular battery. Its 360° LiDAR and AI-powered … Continue reading T800 humanoid kung fu kicks its way to mass production

Chinese companies are rapidly advancing in humanoid robotics, targeting applications from entertainment to retail and smart manufacturing, though high costs and technical challenges remain. Shanghai-based Agibot, backed by Tencent, BYD, and Baidu, has produced 5,000 humanoid robots since 2023 and aims to develop robots with “general intelligence” capable of multiple tasks, including dancing, factory work, and potentially household chores. Beijing-based Galbot is taking a more … Continue reading China’s humanoid robot makers ramp up production despite tech hurdles

ChatGPT has become one of the internet’s 40 most popular websites, reflecting the rapid growth of generative AI, according to a Cloudflare report. Despite Google, Facebook, and Instagram remaining dominant overall, ChatGPT’s rise was highlighted as the year’s defining story for online activity. Launched by OpenAI in November 2022, ChatGPT had 700 million active users as of September. Cloudflare also reported a 19% increase in … Continue reading Google retains spot as world’s most popular internet service

UPS will invest $120 million in 400 Pickle robots to automate unloading trucks, part of its broader $9 billion automation plan aimed at cutting labor costs and boosting profits. The robots use AI-powered arms on mobile bases to lift boxes up to 50 pounds from shipping containers onto conveyor belts, typically paying for themselves in 18 months. UPS plans to deploy the robots in multiple … Continue reading UPS Purchases 400 Robots to Unload Trucks in Automation Push

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed requiring visa-waiver travelers from 42 countries to submit up to five years of social media history along with expanded personal details. The measure would significantly increase data collection beyond the current Electronic System for Travel Authorization, where listing social media has been optional since 2016. Immigration experts say the absence of social media information may now be interpreted … Continue reading USA demands visitors disclose 5 years of social media history

CERN’s director-general, Fabiola Gianotti, says China’s pause on its Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC) creates an opportunity for Europe’s own large particle accelerator plan. The CEPC, announced a decade ago, would have been 100 km long, dwarfing CERN’s 27-km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which famously confirmed the Higgs boson in 2012. CERN is now considering the 91-km Future Circular Collider (FCC) to probe dark matter … Continue reading CERN upbeat as China halts particle accelerator mega-project

A video has gone viral showing Zhao Tongyang, CEO of Chinese robotics startup EngineAI, being kicked to the ground by the company’s T800 humanoid robot. The stunt was staged to counter claims that previous videos of the robot were CGI. The T800, developed in Shenzhen, delivered a front kick to Zhao, who wore protective gear and was unharmed. The demonstration aimed to showcase the robot’s … Continue reading Chinese CEO kicked by humanoid robot in simulated battle

About 210,000 INIU portable lithium-ion power banks sold on Amazon have been recalled due to risks of overheating, fires and burn injuries. The recalled units are model BI-B41, sold between August 2021 and April 2022, and include serial numbers 000G21, 000H21, 000I21 and 000L21. At least 15 overheating incidents were reported, including 11 fires that caused minor injuries and property damage. Consumers are urged to … Continue reading More than 200,000 power banks sold on Amazon recalled over fire and burn risks

India’s government has revoked an order requiring smartphone makers, including Apple and Samsung, to preinstall its state-developed security app, Sanchar Saathi, on all new and existing devices. The reversal comes after criticism from opposition politicians and privacy groups, who called the app a potential surveillance tool. The original order, leaked last week, had mandated that the app’s functions could not be disabled or restricted, prompting … Continue reading India revokes order for smartphone makers to install government security app amid uproar over privacy

A new UN Development Program report warns that most benefits from artificial intelligence are likely to go to wealthy nations unless steps are taken to ensure equitable access to technology, education, and infrastructure. AI has the potential to improve healthcare, agriculture, disaster response, and public services, but marginalized communities risk being left behind due to lack of connectivity, skills, or visibility in data. Even in … Continue reading AI’s impact could worsen gaps between world’s rich and poor, a UN report says

India’s telecom ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to pre-install the government’s “Sanchar Saathi” cybersecurity app on all new devices and prevent users from deleting it, while also pushing the app to older models via software updates. The government argues the app is essential for combating cyber fraud and improving telecom security, citing its role in recovering stolen phones and blocking fraudulent connections. Privacy advocates warn … Continue reading India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

China is rapidly developing a “low-altitude economy” centered on drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with Guangdong province leading the push. Companies like EHang, DJI, SF Express’s Phoenix Wings, and XPENG are pioneering drone deliveries, sightseeing services, and flying taxis, supported by government incentives and infrastructure expansion. In 2023, low-altitude operations generated $70 billion, and projections suggest growth to $490 billion by … Continue reading China’s fleet of flying taxis and food drones in new ‘low-altitude economy’

Chicago residents are calling for a pause to the city’s sidewalk delivery robot pilot program, citing safety and accessibility concerns. The Personal Delivery Device (PDD) program, run by companies like Coco and Serve, deploys robots to deliver food from restaurants, but over 800 residents have signed a petition highlighting issues like sidewalk obstruction, collisions, and difficulties for people using wheelchairs or mobility aids. One resident, … Continue reading Hundreds of Chicago residents sign petition to pause robot delivery pilot program

The Unitree G1 humanoid, nicknamed “Little Potato,” demonstrated advanced basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, and a clean three-step layup, at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Its abilities come from SkillMimic, an AI framework that learns from imperfect human motion data, creating smooth transitions and robust skills through simulation. SkillMimic-V2 uses techniques like Stitched Trajectory Graphs, State Transition Fields, and Adaptive Trajectory Sampling to … Continue reading China’s humanoid robot dribbles, passes, and shoots like a pro basketball player

Chinese robotics company MagicLab showcased its humanoid MagicBot Z1 performing backflips, martial arts moves, dancing, and even dodging arrows, highlighting impressive agility and balance. The 1.4-meter, 40-kg robot features up to 50 degrees of freedom, high-torque joints, 3D LiDAR and vision sensors, and can carry up to 3 kg per arm while walking at 2.5 m/s and climbing obstacles. MagicBot Z1 also demonstrated industrial potential, … Continue reading China’s humanoid robot dodges arrow with a side flip, nails spin kicks

Sunday Robotics has developed Memo, a home robot capable of performing routine household chores such as clearing a table, loading a dishwasher, folding socks, and operating an espresso machine. The wheeled robot uses Lego-like hands and can lift delicate objects, like wine glasses, without breaking them. Memo is trained on real human data, gathered from over 500 participants wearing specially designed gloves that record grip … Continue reading Meet Memo, a home robot that can grab wine glasses and load the dishwasher

Marine litter poses serious environmental risks, from harming wildlife to introducing microplastics into the food chain. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich developed the Smart Grapple, an autonomous diving robot that can identify, grasp, and lift underwater trash up to 250 kilograms, depositing it onto an autonomous boat for recycling. The robot uses AI and 3D imaging to distinguish litter from natural objects, navigating … Continue reading This unmanned underwater robot can remove ocean trash