Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital reports that 90% of severe heart failure patients treated with iPSC-derived heart muscle cells showed improved cardiac function at 12 months compared to a control group, according to a phase 2 study published in Nature Medicine.
UK cinemas are considering bans on Meta smart glasses due to film piracy and privacy concerns. While the UK Cinema Association acknowledges the devices' accessibility benefits for impaired viewers, many venues are moving to restrict their use to prevent covert recording.
Beijing-based 51World has launched a new hardware and software suite, AperEgo and AperOS, to solve the high-precision training data shortage in the embodied AI industry. The system captures human motion and sensory data to improve humanoid robot training efficiency.
Chinese start-up SpaceSail has secured 7 billion yuan ($1 billion) in a record funding round, valuing the company at 50 billion yuan. The firm plans to expand its Qianfan satellite network to compete with SpaceX's Starlink project.
Freiburg's 2017 town hall at Fehrenbachallee is a surplus-energy building that generates more electricity than it consumes. By integrating high-performance solar panels into its façade and roof with advanced insulation and heat recovery, it serves as a model for sustainable urban architecture.
Exploring the modern human's urge to mimic technology through cosmetic enhancement and AI adoption, author Joseph de Weck argues that we now inhabit the uncanny valley.
BWF Secretary General Thomas Lund discusses venue readiness at the World Championships in New Delhi, the upcoming shift to a 15-point format in 2027, and India's growing importance as a badminton market.
Shanghai released a five-year plan to boost its digital economy, aiming for 100 per cent blockchain adoption across key industries by 2030 while enhancing AI infrastructure to rival Beijing and Shenzhen.
Hong Kong Exchange CEO Bonnie Chan told CNBC that over 100 companies have raised more than $40 billion in IPOs this year, surpassing 2025 totals, backed by a diversified pipeline spanning tech, biotech, mining, and consumer sectors.
LG Display has introduced FLiPP, an innovative FMM-less OLED manufacturing method that uses photolithography and UV light. The technology promises brighter, longer-lasting, and more efficient panels without size or resolution constraints.
Public unease and distrust toward artificial intelligence are growing as consumers question its benefits, leading to rising backlash, PR challenges for tech companies, and skepticism from young people.
As Xiamen University celebrates its oceanography department's 80th anniversary, China's vast marine science enterprise faces the challenge of building regional trust and data-sharing rules in the South China Sea.
Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurtech firm Zhibao Technology closed a $154.7 million private placement funded entirely with 2,380 Bitcoin, joining the corporate crypto treasury trend.
The Hong Kong Gold Exchange and TGX Technology launched a joint venture to build a gold trading and clearing platform, aiming to establish the city as a major gold trading hub by early 2027.
Relativity Networks raised $22 million in funding and secured a $40 million order for its hollow-core fiber technology. The company claims its product transmits data 50% faster than traditional fiber, potentially allowing data centers to span greater distances.
Taiwan's inaugural test of a domestically developed satellite launch vehicle failed on Wednesday when the rocket veered off course, crashing in an uninhabited mountainous area near the Jiupeng missile testing base in Pingtung county.
Kanav Jain, a student from Broxburn, Scotland, has been named UK Young Engineer of the Year at The Big Bang Fair. His winning project, 'AeroAid', is a low-cost autonomous VTOL quadplane designed to deliver critical medical supplies to remote or disaster-stricken regions.
Chinese private space company LandSpace successfully recovered the first stage of its Zhuque-3 rocket on land for the first time, advancing China's reusable launch technology.
The Pentagon has initiated audits of several prominent American research universities, including Harvard, MIT, and Johns Hopkins, to investigate potential unauthorized technology transfers. The Department of Defense has not disclosed specific details regarding the audits.
The article introduces the 'dickover' (modal panels obscuring content) and satirically highlights 19 frustrations of modern tech, from AI overuse to subscription traps, critiquing user experience and corporate practices.
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi reports a second-quarter net profit decline amid high competition and R&D spending. CFO Alain Lam stated the firm is prioritizing long-term AI development over immediate monetization, despite a 25.6% jump in research costs.
Ritu Narayan, former eBay executive, founded Zum to solve student transportation inefficiencies. The Redwood City-based startup uses AI and fleet management to serve 5,000 schools across 18 states, reaching a $1.7 billion valuation through tech-driven logistics.
Brunswick Corp. is leveraging advanced marine technology and its Freedom Boat Club membership model to drive growth as new boat sales remain sluggish. The company aims for $7-8 billion in revenue by 2030, focusing on recurring income and premium product resilience.
More than 1.5 million vehicles have been recalled in 2026 due to 'park outside' warnings, as electrical issues cause cars to ignite even when turned off. Experts attribute the trend to increased electronic complexity and higher operating temperatures.
