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Q&A: Is robotics replacing AI as the next investment darling?
Growing up in the ‘80s and watching the Rosey the Robot clean, cook and fold laundry for the Jetson family, the thought of having a personal robot maid was nothing more than science fiction. Then, everything started to change in 2002, when…
Why billion-dollar robotics startups are obsessed with folding laundry
Before Silicon Valley's robots take over, they have to learn to fold your underwear. In recent months, some of the buzziest robotics startups — including Figure AI, Sunday Robotics, and Weave Robotics — have shown off robots that…
What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list?
Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.8 yuan (HK$175.37) per share, with subscriptions to start on Monday, as it seeks to raise 6.1 billion yuan in a deal that would see it become the first…
What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list?
BEIJING – Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering (IPO) at 150.8 yuan per share, with subscriptions to start on Aug 10, as it seeks to raise 6.1 billion yuan (S$1.16 billion) in a deal that would see it…
The robot caring for lonely older people isn't science fiction anymore
Plugged in, charged up and raring to go, the intention is Linda – played by Diane ‘Philophena Cunk' Morgan complete with expressionless stare and Pepto Bismal coloured suit – will gently support her sceptical human Sue (The…
APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China's future industries
This photo taken on June 25, 2026 shows the robot block in Longgang District of Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu) Drones zip across city blocks, delivering meals to doorsteps. On factory floors, humanoid robots are…
Sony and TSMC to invest ¥1 trillion in joint chip plant in Japan
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. are in talks to spend a combined ¥1 trillion ($6.4 billion) on their planned joint factory in Japan, according to a person familiar with the plans. The Japanese company's chip arm Sony…
Japan taps public-private funds for shipbuilding, eyeing next-generation vessels
Japan's public and private sectors are stepping up joint efforts to revive the nation's struggling shipbuilding industry. Last year, the transport ministry drew up a road map for revitalizing Japan's shipbuilding sector, setting a target of…
China Humanoid Makers Hold 97% of Global Shipments, Report Says
China's humanoid robot makers commanded more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026, according to new industry data affirming the country's early lead against US rivals in the burgeoning field. Global humanoid robot shipments…
Lai Ka-ying conducts VR experiments in space
Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has been conducting various experiments, including wearing Virtual Reality (VR) gear and assisting with ultrasound tests aboard the Chinese space station, as the Shenzhou-23 mission surpasses 70 days in orbit. SCROLL…
China's AI sector has no overall bubble, tokens to be export growth driver: Goldman Sachs
China's artificial intelligence sector does not face an overall bubble, and a recent market correction has returned valuations to a healthy level, a senior Goldman Sachs strategist said, highlighting three key sub-sectors for investment. SCROLL TO…
Automakers, tech giants gather in Seoul for physical AI showcase
As the race to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the physical world accelerates, Seoul is taking center stage. This month, a major autonomous-driving expo will gather leading technology firms, automakers, and mobility specialists to showcase…
Man, 41, Wants To Buy A Rental Property To Build Wealth - His Wife Says She's 'Done Being A Landlord' And Won't Budge
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A 41-year-old project manager earning $98,000 a year has $60,000 sitting in savings and wants to put it toward a rental property. His wife, who…
9 Cool New Gadgets You Can Only Find In China
China's position as a global manufacturing leader is nothing new. It started decades ago as the country rapidly industrialized, leveraging its large population to offer cheaper labor than many other countries in the world. This created an ecosystem…
Canada's unicorn moment: AI investment boom helps propel billion-dollar startups
A surge in artificial intelligence investment is reshaping the global startup landscape, creating billion-dollar companies at a pace never before seen. According to new data compiled by BestBrokers using Crunchbase and PitchBook information, global…
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