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Science Inc. launched Japan's "Mirai Human Washing Machine," a $385,000 automated spa pod that cleans users in 15 minutes using microbubbles. Only 40-50 units will be produced for luxury commercial spas.
LimX Dynamics showcased its TRON1 bipedal robot disguised as a realistic T-rex, demonstrating remarkable balance as handlers pushed and kicked it during street tests. The company plans to rent these transformable robots to...
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts Intel has significantly improved chances of becoming Apple's chip supplier by 2027, potentially producing entry-level M-series processors using Intel's 18AP technology. This partnership...
DJI, the world's largest drone manufacturer, faces an automatic US ban starting December 23rd, 2025, unless Trump intervenes or a national security audit clears the company. Lawmakers cite espionage concerns despite no public...
Behind a metal door marked only with the symbol "π" in San Francisco's Mission District, technicians guide robotic arms through the delicate art of folding T-shirts while larger machines shuffle pantry goods between boxes. This...
Alibaba has launched AI-powered smart glasses in China, offering two models that connect to the company's Qwen App for voice commands and AI assistance. The premium S1 model ($537) features micro-OLED screen technology and...
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Solar panels generate clean energy that reduces air pollution from fossil fuel plants, preventing respiratory diseases and improving public health through cleaner air.
China's humanoid robotics sector is experiencing explosive growth with over 150 companies developing robots and significant investor enthusiasm driving a 26% jump in sector indices this year. However, Beijing's top economic...
BlackSky's newly launched Gen-3 satellite captured its first high-resolution Earth images within 24 hours, dramatically faster than traditional satellites that require months for imaging requests. The advanced satellite can...
Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer, Coatlicue, with 314 petaflops capacity. The $6 billion project will enhance AI capabilities, climate modeling, and drastically reduce processing times.
Dell reports that approximately 500 million PCs capable of running Windows 11 remain on Windows 10, while another 500 million older machines cannot upgrade due to Microsoft's stricter hardware requirements. This reveals slower...
Seagate's new HAMR technology achieved 6.9 TB per platter in lab tests, more than doubling current drives. The company targets 10 TB per platter and 100 TB drives by 2030 for AI data centers.
Google cut free daily usage of its Nano Banana Pro image generator from three to two images due to high demand. Free Gemini 3 Pro access also faces stricter limits.
Dutch company CEAD has developed large-format 3D printers that can build boat hulls in just four days using a special thermoplastic-fiberglass mix, automating 90% of the traditional weeks-long boatbuilding process. The technology...
Huawei's X3 Pro transforms the traditional router into a mountain-inspired art piece featuring a translucent cone design with built-in lights that shift from golden to white throughout the day. The Wi-Fi 7 system delivers 3,570...
Apple's online store is temporarily going down on a rolling country-by-country basis as part of its annual Black Friday preparation, not for new product launches. The tech giant routinely takes its store offline for a few hours...
The REETLE SmartInk I case adds a 3.97-inch E Ink screen to iPhone 14 series and newer devices, enabling users to read texts, take notes, and access apps without activating the main display. The case features AI-powered...
Blue Origin unveiled plans for the New Glenn 9×4 "super heavy" rocket following its successful NG-2 launch that deployed NASA's Mars mission in November. The upgraded rocket will feature nine powerful BE-4 engines and four BE-3U...
Slop Evader, a new browser extension created by artist Tega Brain, filters search results to show only content published before November 30, 2022, when ChatGPT launched publicly. The tool aims to help users escape the flood of...
Amazon launched Leo Ultra, a Starlink competitor offering 1 Gbps download speeds via weather-resistant satellite terminals. The service targets remote businesses with direct AWS integration and private networking capabilities.
Apple released a behind-the-scenes look at its new holiday ad "A Critter Carol," which features hand-crafted puppets of woodland animals who find a dropped iPhone and create a musical performance. The production used practical...
Three Chinese rockets sit poised at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, each vying to become the nation's first reusable launch vehicle before year's end. The Shanghai Academy's Long March 12A, LandSpace's towering Zhuque-3, and...
ChatGPT's 2022 launch sparked intense AI competition among tech giants, with Microsoft investing $10 billion in OpenAI. Leadership constantly shifts as companies like DeepSeek build comparable models cheaply, proving AI...
NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft will reach a historic milestone on November 15, 2026, when it becomes one light-day away from Earth at 16.1 billion miles distance. Launched in 1977 to explore Jupiter and Saturn, the probe entered...