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Former industrial base in northeast China finds new ambition in robotics
A lightweight robotic hand deftly rotated and gripped objects at an exhibition hall. Nearby, a surgical robot designed for retinal procedures demonstrated movements with micron-level precision, finer than a human hair. These exhibits at Harbin…
Jim Chalmers can't afford to sit idle on super performance test changes
There's a lot at stake as deliberations about the future of the nation's superannuation performance test wrap up. And what's abundantly clear is that Treasurer Jim Chalmers should press ahead with a sweeping overhaul of the test. That's because…
Meet the coaches, measurers, and builders carving out a slice of the AI cost-saving business
Don't use Swiss Army knives for surgically precise work; use scalpels. That's what Manos Koukoumidis and other players in the AI cost-saving business say is the biggest problem with how companies use AI. They're using the most powerful, versatile…
AI Startups Try to Counter Chinese Models as VC Interest Wanes
But as The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Aug. 2), these companies have begun to run into a roadblock: a lack of interest from venture capital (VC) investors. “Every tier-one VC pretty much said no,” said Mark McQuade, CEO…
Op-ed: The U.S. lead over China in AI is all but gone
Many in the U.S. contend that we still have a lead over China in the AI race, but recent events show Washington forced to respond to China competing at the frontier with successive breakthroughs. The headlines surrounding DeepSeek, Moonshot AI's…
Finland's New UNESCO Route Celebrates Aalto's Design Legacy
Approach to the landmark Aalto-designed Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Finland. Aalto Works brings together 13 locations designed by Alvar Aalto and his collaborators, including spouses Aino and Elissa Aalto and their design partners. Spread across…
Israel's next tech wave: A new opportunity for olim and Israelis abroad
Israeli technology professionals working abroad, as well as highly skilled olim (new immigrants) considering building their future in Israel, have a unique opportunity over the next five months. Until the end of 2026, new hi-tech tax reforms are…
Workers' Party to table motion calling for an 'economy of the future' for all Singaporeans
'This is our attempt to answer the pressing questions of the day and to write our own economic playbook,' said WP MP Kenneth Tiong. SINGAPORE: The Workers' Party (WP) will be introducing a motion in parliament on Tuesday (Aug 4) calling for an…
How incubators can redefine the role of universities in India
For decades, Indian universities operated within a well-defined boundary: teach, examine, certify. The relationship between student and institution was largely transactional, measured in credits earned and placements secured. That model is no…
Top Growth Stocks To Follow Now - August 2nd
Prologis Q1 2026: Data Centers Steal the Show Prologis, Teledyne Technologies, Jersey Mike's, Ascendis Pharma A/S, Hamilton Lane, Hercules Capital, and Acadia Realty Trust are the seven Growth stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock…
'It's really not for the faint of heart': This 29-year-old CEO became a business owner, doubled revenue in 3 years, and learned what car not to drive
Not all of the lessons in the Walker Deibel playbook fit between its covers. One of the first bolt-on acquisitions Lucas Philips tried to close was a tiny shop in rural Oregon — a guy who had spent decades fabricating custom interiors for…
What smart people are saying about Trump Media charging for early access to the president's Truth Social posts
There's a new way to make and lose money. Trump Media has officially launched the Truth API, a business-to-business data feed that provides customers with faster access to posts from prominent Truth Social accounts. That includes President Donald…
A dispatch from the last sane era of AI
In November 2022, Sebastian Mallaby negotiated deep access to Demis Hassabis. A week later, ChatGPT launched. Mallaby began his interviews just as the world he was proposing to describe was being demolished around him. In a way, this painstakingly…
TechCrunch Mobility: Two roads diverged - for robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! TechCrunch covered a…
The New Landscape of Community Capital: Analyzing $3.58 Million Closed Across 13 Regulation Crowdfunding Offerings
You can advertise in Superpowers for Good. Click to learn more about our affordable options. The democratization of capital formation through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) has evolved from a niche alternative funding mechanism into a…
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