Researchers are training robots on human motion data to make interactions like handshakes more natural. The goal is to move beyond reactive programming to socially aware behavior. But getting it right in the real world is proving difficult.
The massive Medusa subsea cable project has reached another milestone with its landing in Nador, Morocco. The system, set to go live in early 2026, will eventually span 19 sites and is a cornerstone of the EU’s digital connectivity strategy for the Mediterranean.
OnePlus has unveiled the Pad Go 2, a budget Android tablet with a surprising software promise. It will receive five years of OS updates, which is one more year than the company’s latest flagship phones.
Anthropic is launching a week-long pilot program where an AI will interview users about their experiences with AI. The goal is social science research, but the company acknowledges the weird, self-referential nature of it.
Harvesting water from the atmosphere is an ancient idea, but it’s now a modern, billion-dollar business growing fast. Companies like Watergen are finding their biggest customers aren’t in poor, arid regions, but in wealthy nations like the UAE and the US, where the crisis is about water quality, not
After rumors swirled that Arcade1Up was closing its doors, the company and toy maker Basic Fun have announced a deal. Basic Fun has acquired “select assets” of the home arcade brand, promising to support existing products. The long-term plan, however, remains unclear.
Former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg says the corporate climate for women is “one of the worst” she’s seen. A new report shows half of companies are no longer prioritizing women’s advancement, and men are 50% more likely to get AI training support.
Jim Cramer is pounding the table on Amazon stock, calling its recent pullback a buying opportunity. The thesis hinges on a forecasted reacceleration of Amazon Web Services growth into 2026. But is the optimism justified?
OpenAI has launched GPT Image 1.5, a major update to its image generation model. It promises better editing, readable text, and more consistency for business users. This move heats up the competition with Google’s Nano Banana Pro and other rivals.
A new survey reveals that while 92% of manufacturers see automation as essential, only 37% have significant systems in place. The gap is driven by integration headaches and a lack of expertise, not a lack of interest.
