Chinese robot maker Unitree wins approval for $619 million Shanghai IPOThe approval comes as China's onshore IPO market shows signs of life after a long slowdown. China Resources New Energy shares more than d...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
How protective is a username shield?WhatsApp's proposed usernames are seen as a weak privacy enhancement, potentially aiding bad actors and clashing with Indian law enforcemen...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Dutch launch humanoid robot centre to 'kickstart' race with ChinaA new Humanoid Application Center in the Netherlands aims to bridge Europe's robotics gap with the US and China. CEO Evert Jaap Lugt envisi...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
Elephant’s memory: MIT built a robot that could remember exactly where you left your household itemsMIT's new DAAAM robot memory system marks a major advance in artificial intelligence. Unlike traditional robots, it remembers objects with ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Ciarre Campbell, brother of NFL star Calais Campbell, charged in mother's death case - What we know so farNFL star Calais Campbell's family is reeling after his brother, Ciarre, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with their mothe...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolCalifornia's Altus Schools has deployed two life-sized, ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots, Ameca, to assist teachers and students. These robo...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Maharashtra govt to set up expert panel to frame SOPs for AI use, says ministerMaharashtra government will form an expert committee within 30 days to draft AI usage SOPs, aiming for national policy input. This comes as...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Chinese tech manufacturers rush to list in Hong Kong, seeking nearly $6 billionThe biggest of the five offerings is Shenzhen-listed Apple supplier Luxshare Precision Industry, looking to raise up to HK$24.27 billion ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Psychology explains why some people genuinely love staying at home, and it's not just because they're introvertsA recent study reveals that our deep connection to home stems less from personality and more from experiences. Researchers found that feeli...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
'Humans behave better when watched': Xprice founder, tech leaders make the case for surveillanceTech leaders like Peter Diamandis and Larry Ellison are championing a future of 'radical transparency' enabled by a vast network of sensors...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
The spy that cleans your floors; researchers say home robots could be building intimate profiles of American families, and most people have no idea it is happeningHousehold robots, equipped with advanced AI and mobility, pose significant privacy risks, collecting vast amounts of personal data beyond t...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
After workers, beggars replaced by robots: Viral video from China makes netizens question if begging will face 'layoffs'A Unitree humanoid robot was filmed soliciting donations on a Chinese street, claiming it needed funds for recharging. This incident follow...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.17 AM IST