Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed $7 billion to expand its cloud data center infrastructure in Telangana, India, over the next 14 years. Signed during the Telangana Rising Global Summit, the project aims to support startups, government agencies, and AI initiatives across the country. This expansion builds on AWS’s existing presence in Mumbai and Hyderabad. … Read more
Pudu Robotics has partnered with the Netherlands-based cleaning provider Gom Schoonhouden to deploy the BG1 Series, its first AI-native scrubber-dryer robot in Europe. Unlike traditional robots with fixed routes, the BG1 features ‘AI Magic Cleaning’ which allows it to detect mess in real-time and adapt its cleaning strategy dynamically. It includes an industry-first extendable edge … Read more
Cadence and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to accelerate the use of AI, digital twins, and physics-based simulations in engineering. By integrating Nvidia’s accelerated computing and Omniverse platform with Cadence’s EDA tools, the companies aim to shorten development cycles for semiconductors and robotics. A key highlight is the introduction of AgentStack, a system of AI … Read more
LG Electronics is venturing into the semiconductor equipment market, specifically focusing on advanced hybrid bonding technology used for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. These chips are vital for AI processors from firms like Nvidia. Following reports of this move, LG’s shares rose in Seoul, while shares of established competitors like Hanmi Semiconductor and Samsung Electronics declined. … Read more
Streaming giant iQIYI is facing controversy following the unveiling of its AI Artist Library, designed to create digital avatars for film and TV production. While iQIYI claimed over 100 artists were onboarded, major actors like Zhang Ruoyun issued denials, stating they never authorized the use of their likeness for AI. iQIYI later clarified the library … Read more
QClaw, a consumer AI agent developed by the Tencent PC Manager team, has launched its international beta. The tool is designed to allow non-technical users to deploy and interact with AI agents via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram without command-line setup. Remarkably, the international version was built in five days, with 99% of its … Read more
NASN Automotive Electronics, a Chinese specialist in by-wire chassis systems, has received regulatory clearance from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for its planned Hong Kong IPO. The company plans to issue up to 109 million shares on the Hong Kong Exchange, positioning itself as a key player in the autonomous driving supply chain. Founded in … Read more
Embodied AI startup ShadowAI has secured nearly $14 million in cumulative early-stage funding to advance its native 3D dynamic world model. This technology enables low-cost, real-time spatial data capture designed for flexible manufacturing robots. Founded in Hangzhou in June 2024, the company’s product lineup includes the YingShen 360 capture system and the S1 dynamic world … Read more
Alibaba has introduced Qwen3.6-Max-Preview, the flagship model of its updated AI lineup. It offers significant boosts in agentic coding, general knowledge, and instruction following compared to the “Plus” version. The Qwen3.6 family now consists of various tiers, including Max-Preview, Plus, and Flash closed-source models, along with the open-source Qwen3.6-35B-A3B. This release follows Alibaba’s recent rebranding … Read more
Amazon has acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, adding to its growing robotics portfolio. Fauna is known for “Sprout,” a 3.5-foot bipedal humanoid designed for social and consumer environments rather than heavy industry. With a friendly design inspired by characters like WALL-E, Sprout is intended for use in retail, entertainment, and homes. The acquisition includes … Read more
