Reading Time : 2minutesGoogle DeepMind has brought in Boston Dynamics’ former CTO Aaron Saunders to push its robotics ambitions far beyond software. His arrival signals a shift toward building real-world machines powered by Gemini, DeepMind’s multimodal AI. The company wants to create a unified platform for robots, blending advanced reasoning with durable hardware to move robotics into its next global breakthrough phase.
Reading Time : 2minutesFoxconn is joining forces with OpenAI to develop and manufacture advanced AI data-center hardware in the United States. The partnership focuses on building racks, power systems, and networking components in several U.S. facilities, giving OpenAI early access to new designs. The move strengthens the domestic AI supply chain while marking a major shift in Foxconn’s long-term strategy.
Reading Time : 2minutesMeta is moving beyond traditional energy contracts and entering the electricity trading market to secure enough power for its rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. By creating a new subsidiary, signing nuclear deals, and investing in geothermal projects, the company aims to control its energy supply more directly and reduce the risks of rising demand and unstable grids.
Reading Time : 2minutesTaipei and Shin Kong Life finally reached a deal to end the rights contracts on the Beitou–Shilin Technology Park sites, clearing the way for NVIDIA to build its new Taipei base. With the investment plan already approved and negotiations nearly wrapped, the city expects signing to finish next week and construction to begin next summer.
Reading Time : 2minutesQuantum computing is pushing digital security toward a turning point. Algorithms that protect today’s communications could be broken once quantum machines reach enough power, creating risks for governments, companies, and anyone storing sensitive data. While the threat isn’t immediate, experts warn that preparation must start now, with new quantum-resistant standards already in development.
Reading Time : 2minutesMicrosoft is rolling out a wide set of new AI upgrades across Windows devices, making Copilot more natural, expressive, and useful. The features now work on Intel and AMD machines, not just Qualcomm models, and include real-time captions, image creation, proactive suggestions, and a new animated avatar. The platform is also adding stronger security, better IT controls, and support for more AI models.
Reading Time : 2minutesFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns that free open-source AI models from China could dominate globally, especially in developing nations unable to afford expensive Western AI. This shift raises critical geopolitical and technological challenges around AI sovereignty, competition, and global influence in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Reading Time : 2minutesOpenAI is rolling out a beta for ChatGPT’s group chat mode in Taiwan. Users across all plans can invite up to 20 people to chat together, calling on the assistant by name. Conversations stay private and separated from your personal history. It streamlines planning, brainstorming, or meeting work, with moderation tools and age-sensitive content filters.
Reading Time : 2minutesMicrosoft is teaming up with social-media influencers to make its Copilot AI more appealing to everyday users. By blending lifestyle content with AI utility, the company hopes to reach younger audiences and rival ChatGPT’s dominance. The challenge will be turning short-term buzz into sustained, meaningful use of Copilot in daily life.
Reading Time : 2minutesOpenAI is exploring the development of consumer health products powered by generative AI. The company has recently hired industry figures to lead the effort, signaling a serious move into healthcare. The goal appears to be creating a personal health assistant capable of interacting with users’ medical information in natural language. This shift could influence how people manage health data in the future.
Reading Time : 2minutesJensen Huang made a quick visit to Taiwan, stopping at TSMC’s advanced chip facilities and reaffirming the close partnership between the two companies. The visit lasted less than a day but carried strong symbolic weight. It highlighted the growing demand for AI hardware and the strategic role Taiwan plays in enabling next-generation computing.
Reading Time : 2minutesXPeng has introduced a humanoid robot named IRON with movement so natural the company opened it on stage to prove it wasn’t a person in a suit. IRON is built with a spine-like structure, artificial muscles and articulated joints, aiming for real-world service use. XPeng plans for mass production by 2026, though practical costs and durability remain unanswered.
Reading Time : 2minutesMicrosoft has launched a new AI organization that will begin its work in medical diagnostics. The group, led by experienced AI executives, aims to create the infrastructure needed for future superintelligent systems while first proving value in healthcare. By focusing on diagnostic support, Microsoft can test advanced models in a controlled and impactful environment before expanding to broader applications.
Reading Time : 3minutesShenzhen, China’s dazzling mega-city, blends cutting-edge tech, vibrant women-centric shopping districts, and a rich tapestry of culinary delights. From the gadget-packed Huaqiangbei to fashion-forward boutiques and sizzling street food markets, the city pulses with innovation, style, and flavor. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, trend seeker, or food lover, Shenzhen offers an unforgettable urban adventure.
Reading Time : 2minutesChina is offering major electricity discounts to data centers that adopt domestically produced AI chips, aiming to strengthen its independence in advanced computing. These subsidies help offset performance and efficiency gaps with foreign hardware while encouraging large tech companies to invest in local semiconductor ecosystems. The policy reflects China’s strategic response to ongoing international tech restrictions.
