Chinese start-up StairMed Technology is developing a minimally invasive brain-computer interface inserted via blood vessels, bypassing the need for conventional brain surgery. The firm has raised over 1.1 billion yuan in funding.
The TSA union is sounding alarms over the Gold+ program, which will privatize security checkpoints at airports in Tampa, Charleston, and Des Moines, threatening union contracts and benefits.
Cambricon Technologies reports 108% revenue increase to 6 billion yuan ($890 million) in the first half, driven by China's push for domestic AI chips amid US export controls.
Humanoide Roboter gewinnen an Popularität auf Messen und Veranstaltungen. Der Börsengang von Unitree in China ist überzeichnet, aber das Interesse an KI-Robotern ist weltweit. Trotz der hohen Wachstumserwartungen bleiben Risiken, wie unvorhersehbare Technikfehler.
At least 35 US states, including Alabama, California, and New York, have implemented bans on smartphones in schools to varying degrees, citing distractions, mental health concerns, and inappropriate content access. Parents and educators advocate for reduced screen time and stricter technology policies.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched Public Interest Technology (PIT) Crews, an initiative led by CTO Lisa Gelobter to modernize municipal services using a USDS-inspired model.
Trump Media & Technology Group and Crypto.com have terminated plans for a $6.42 billion digital-asset treasury venture, amid growing Washington scrutiny over the president's family crypto businesses and stalled regulatory legislation.
Scientists at Stanford University and the Arc Institute have used AI models Evo 1 and Evo 2 to create 16 previously unknown, functional bacteriophages capable of overcoming bacterial resistance.
US District Chief Judge James Boasberg granted WuXi a preliminary injunction stopping the Department of Defence from enforcing its 1260H designation while a lawsuit proceeds.
At least 35 states and DC have restricted smartphones in schools, with 24 enforcing bell-to-bell bans. Meanwhile, parents and advocacy groups are pushing for tighter regulations on school-issued iPads, screen time, and classroom tech.
Base Power, founded by Zach Dell, has raised $1 billion in a Series D funding round, reaching a valuation of $13 billion. The Austin-based startup provides home battery systems as an alternative to gas-powered generators.
Facing steep declines in numbers over decades, Tokyo's veteran and apprentice geisha are embracing holograms, social media, and open-door tourist banquets to preserve their iconic Japanese art form.
At WAIC 2026 in Shanghai, discussions highlighted that AI's future depends on governance, trust, and sovereignty as organizations transition to agentic AI systems.
Japan's latest defence white paper emphasizes asymmetric capabilities, including drones and AI, to counter China, drawing lessons from Ukraine's conflict, indicating a strategic shift towards exploiting vulnerabilities through innovation.
Chinese company Hwatsing develops the country's first integrated six-inch metrology system for wafer polishing, enhancing efficiency in chip manufacturing despite ongoing reliance on foreign suppliers for complex procedures.
Australia's Labor government has announced new environmental and energy safeguards for datacenters, aiming to set national standards. Assistant Minister Dr. Andrew Charlton discusses balancing AI risks and opportunities through regulation.
Bengaluru startup Aule Space is developing 'jetpack' satellites designed to dock with ageing spacecraft, take over propulsion duties, and extend their operational lives by up to five years using AI-powered computer vision.
Next Technology Holding Inc. will execute a 1-for-100 reverse stock split on August 10, 2026, marking its second reverse split in under 11 months as outstanding shares rapidly expanded.
Beijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, citing national security and risk prevention.
Die US-Gesundheitsbehörde FDA hat Modernas mRNA-Grippeimpfstoff mFlusiva für Menschen ab 50 Jahren zugelassen. Nach einer vorherigen Ablehnung und klinischen Studien mit rund 40.000 Teilnehmern soll der Impfstoff pünktlich zur Grippesaison in US-Apotheken erhältlich sein.
Guangdong-based Victory Giant is negotiating new US orders and expanding AI chip component production, acquiring land in Huizhou for a 3 billion yuan smart manufacturing facility.
Siemens treibt seinen Umbau zur „One Tech Company“ voran und streicht weltweit rund 300 Führungstitel wie „CEO“ oder „CFO“ unterhalb des Vorstands. Laut Vorstandschef Roland Busch ist dies Teil eines Kulturwandels, während der Konzern starke Quartalszahlen vorlegt.
Beijing and Washington's latest measures could test ties, but observers view them as a minor obstacle on the path to a potential summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Hong Kong's DAB party proposes requiring a double-check mechanism for all embryo biopsy procedures and overhauling the reproductive technology law after a fertility clinic mix-up, citing gaps in the current two-person verification process and lack of statutory backing for incident reporting.
