A new Morgan Stanley research note identifies 25 companies poised to dominate the coming humanoid robotics market. The list focuses on key component suppliers in AI, sensors, and movement tech, beyond just the robot makers themselves.
Robinhood is making its first major international move by acquiring a brokerage and a crypto trader in Indonesia. The deal is set to close in the first half of 2026. It’s a direct play for one of the world’s most active crypto markets.
Apple is finalizing its iOS 26.2 update for a release next week. In a surprising move, design chief Alan Dye is leaving for Meta, following AI head John Giannandrea’s step-down. A new rumor also hints at a revived partnership with Intel for future chip manufacturing.
WebAssembly is moving from the browser to the server, tackling container pain points like slow cold starts and bloated images. Real-world use in edge AI and secure plugins shows it’s moving beyond hype into production.
ReSoil, a French AgriTech startup, has raised €4 million to expand its digital carbon-management platform. The company finances farmers’ transition to regenerative practices, already monitoring over 100,000 hectares.
Canaan, the ASIC hardware manufacturer, is moving into mine development with a new partnership focused on “green mining.” The plan uses AI to sync mining demand with surplus wind and solar energy. It’s a direct response to the industry’s massive environmental criticism.
Meta just hired Alan Dye, the Apple VP who designed the interfaces for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. This follows a $200M+ deal for an Apple AI lead, marking a massive talent raid. It’s all about winning the next platform war.
Samsung is teaming up with a food delivery app to get its devices to customers in minutes. This partnership with Swiggy’s Instamart is a major shift in how tech is sold. It’s all about instant gratification.
Eric Topol argues we’re entering a unique moment in medicine. With AI and new data layers like “organ clocks,” we can finally quantify aging. The goal? Make your healthspan match your lifespan.
GeekWire reports on a wave of executive moves in the Seattle tech and policy scene. The most significant is the appointment of a former White House advisor to lead Washington’s critical broadband expansion efforts.
