A team at Xidian University in China is developing technology to transmit solar power from space to Earth. They are testing a system using mirrors, solar panels, and microwave transmitters to send electricity over 100 meters, with a long-term goal of 36,000 km.
Z.ai launched GLM-5.2, a powerful open-source AI model trained on Huawei Ascend chips, showing strong performance on benchmarks like FrontierSWE and SWE-bench Pro. The model boasts a 1 million-token context window and an MIT license, with competitive API pricing and potential for local deployment.
SpaceX is preparing for a potential $20 billion bond offering to fund its ambitious AI expansion, which requires significant investment in data centers and hardware. This would be the company's first investment-grade dollar bond issuance.
AI image generator Midjourney is launching Midjourney Medical, a new venture featuring a full-body scanner that completes scans in under 60 seconds, significantly faster than traditional MRIs. The company plans to open spas for scans and aims for widespread availability by 2031.
Amazon and QuEra promise error-corrected quantum computing by 2028, while Quantinuum details its Helios trapped ion processor. Meanwhile, claims of quantum advantage are being tempered by advances in classical algorithms.
Nvidia's new ENPIRE framework allows AI coding agents to train robots on physical hardware, automating tasks like inserting graphics cards and cutting zip ties. The system achieved a 99% success rate on real-world tasks, outperforming human-in-the-loop methods and simulation-based approaches.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and CCO Matt Booty informed staff of significant financial challenges, with plans to cut costs by potentially closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine, and Compulsion Games. This follows a memo citing over $20bn in investments yielding declining revenue and a "hardware component crisis."
Kingboard Holdings will sell 155 million shares in Kingboard Laminates at a discount, aiming to expand business and production capacity to meet surging demand. The deal is expected to close on June 22.
Chinese AI models are competitive with US counterparts, but hardware lags. While domestic chips are used for inference, pre-training still relies on foreign silicon. China is pushing for self-sufficiency in AI hardware across all development stages.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon revealed the company is developing over 40 AI wearable devices, signaling a shift beyond smartphones. New platforms, Snapdragon Reality Elite and START, aim to power advanced mixed reality and AI-ready devices, including smart glasses.
Mark Gurman reports on Apple's future hardware, including camera-equipped AirPods slated for late 2027, a second-gen foldable phone expected this fall, and new iPhones with edge-to-edge displays. Chip advancements and potential production shifts are also discussed.
Roku übernimmt die Fox Corporation in einem milliardenschweren Deal, der Geld und Fox-Aktien kombiniert. Die Übernahme vereint Fox' Sport-, Nachrichten- und Unterhaltungsinhalte mit Rokus Connected-TV-Plattform und zielt auf 100 Millionen Haushalte weltweit ab.
L'Antitrust italiana ha avviato un'istruttoria su Apple per verificare il rispetto degli obblighi di interoperabilità del Digital Markets Act su iOS e iPadOS. Si indaga se i fornitori terzi di servizi cloud ricevano parità di accesso e condizioni rispetto a iCloud.
Chinas Wirtschaft wächst dank starker Exporte, insbesondere von KI-Hardware. Der Binnenkonsum und der Immobilienmarkt zeigen jedoch weiterhin Schwäche. Einzelhandelsumsätze und Autoverkäufe sind rückläufig, während die Immobilienpreise weiter fallen.
HIT researchers in China have developed a microwave plasma chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) technology to grow high-purity, single crystal diamonds of any size. This breakthrough could provide China with an advantage in next-generation AI hardware due to diamonds' superior heat dissipation capabilities.
Chinese manufacturers exporting to the EU face new regulatory hurdles due to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The system requires detailed carbon intensity data, causing significant compliance challenges for companies like Neil Miao's, who struggle with understanding and providing the required information.
Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku Inc. for approximately $22 billion, or $160 per share. The deal aims to combine Fox's broadcast and streaming assets with Roku's platform, hardware, and advertising business, creating a larger player in US television.
Robôs estão aprendendo a interpretar o mundo visual através da inteligência artificial e visão computacional, com aplicações em carros autônomos, indústria e medicina.
Anthropic bloqueia modelos de IA Claude Fable 5 e Claude Mythos 5 para cidadãos estrangeiros após diretriz do Departamento de Guerra dos EUA, citando segurança nacional. A medida pode impactar IPO da empresa e levanta preocupações sobre riscos regulatórios.
Bitcoin's mining difficulty is expected to decrease by approximately 10.3% on June 13, reflecting severe margin compression for operators. This marks the 11th-largest negative adjustment in Bitcoin's history, driven by a nearly 30% year-to-date price decline and reduced network fees, pushing miners to their breakeven point.
Huawei is considering deploying its new Ascend AI chips in its cloud and AI services across Latin America, according to Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America. This move could increase Chinese hardware presence in a region traditionally served by US suppliers.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a business 'reset' with planned layoffs, marketing budget cuts, and potential studio closures. The move follows a decline in revenue and profit margins, alongside a hardware component crisis. Sharma aims to strengthen Xbox's position in the gaming market.
Amazon is rolling out its "Story So Far" feature to Kindle devices and some app versions, offering summaries of key plot points and characters to help readers re-engage with books after a break. The feature is available for thousands of English titles in the US but not yet for Android app users or older devices.
The Honor Magic V6 is praised for its robust hardware, IP68/IP69 rating, and powerful performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, its software and UI design are criticized for being unpolished, preventing it from reaching greatness despite its impressive build and battery life.
