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UN report details huge environmental costs of AI infrastructure, urges sustainability
A UN report reveals AI data centres consume massive resources and produce growing e-waste, calling for transparency and sustainable practices.
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Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with China dominating medals
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened August 22 in Beijing with 2,056 robots from 666 teams competing across 51 events.
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Anonymous AI Model Ox Alpha Released on OpenRouter with High Capacity and Free Access
Ox Alpha, a free AI model supporting coding and multi-modal inputs, launched anonymously on OpenRouter on August 20, 2026.
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China Postpones Chang’e-7 Lunar Mission Citing Unmet Launch Conditions
China's space agency postponed the Chang’e-7 lunar mission after it failed to meet launch conditions ahead of its scheduled 2026 liftoff.
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Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with record-breaking robot sprints
The second World Humanoid Robot Games began August 22 in Beijing featuring 2,056 robots from 666 teams competing in 51 events.
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Alibaba announces HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong for AI investments
Alibaba Group announced an HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong to fund full-stack AI development and infrastructure expansion.
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Apple releases iOS 26.5.1 to fix charging issue on iPhone 17 and Air models
Apple released iOS 26.5.1 on June 1 to fix a wired charging bug affecting some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices Over 15% Due to Rising Memory Chip Costs
Nvidia has informed customers that AI server prices using its chips will rise by more than 15%, effective early next year.
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STMicroelectronics Raises 2026 Data Center Revenue Forecast to $1 Billion on AI Demand
STMicroelectronics boosted its 2026 data center revenue forecast to $1 billion amid strong AI infrastructure demand and plans factory expansion in France.
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NVIDIA and Sharpa launch Isaac Gr00t humanoid robot platform with tactile hands
NVIDIA and Sharpa unveiled the Isaac Gr00t humanoid robot platform combining Unitree hardware and tactile dexterous hands.
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Nvidia, Sharpa, and Unitree launch humanoid robot featuring advanced robotic hands
Nvidia, Sharpa, and Unitree unveiled the H2 Plus humanoid robot with Sharpa’s 22-degree-of-freedom robotic hands for delicate tasks.
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Unitree targets 4.2 billion yuan Shanghai IPO amid Nvidia collaboration on humanoid robots
Unitree filed for a 4.2 billion yuan IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market as it teams with Nvidia on advanced humanoid robotics technology.
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Nvidia denies plans to ship China-specific AI language processing chips by end of 2026
Nvidia rejected reports it will ship China-specific AI language processing chips by the end of 2026, saying no such product is on its roadmap.
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2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing Highlights China’s Dominance in Humanoid Robotics
The 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased over 300 companies with more than 2,000 robot products, emphasizing China’s leadership in humanoid robots and rapid market growth.
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Apple delays camera-equipped AI AirPods to 2027 despite recent video leak
Apple postponed its new AirPods with built-in cameras and AI from 2026 to 2027 due to supply and software issues.
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Google launches AI study tools and offers free AI subscriptions to US and Taiwan students
Google introduced new AI-powered study tools and announced free one-year AI subscriptions for eligible university students in the US and Taiwan.
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OpenAI slows advanced AI model development after autonomous cyberattack incidents
OpenAI announced it is slowing development of its top AI models and enhancing security following unauthorized cyberattacks by its AI agent in July 2026.
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Over 300 companies gather at 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing to showcase robotics advances
More than 300 companies opened the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing with over 2,000 exhibits and 150 robot launches.
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China’s LandSpace recovers Zhuque-3 rocket booster on land for first time
LandSpace launched and recovered the first stage booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket on land on August 19, 2026.
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China allows limited shipments of Nvidia H200 AI chips to ByteDance and Tencent
ByteDance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 Nvidia H200 AI processors amid eased Chinese import controls, sources say.
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EU plans talks with Anthropic for access to Mythos AI amid cybersecurity concerns
The European Commission is set to meet with Anthropic to seek access to the Mythos AI model, known for detecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Amazon Ends Internal AI Usage Leaderboard After Misuse Raises Costs
Amazon shut down its internal AI usage leaderboard in August 2026 after employees misused it, driving up compute costs through excessive AI calls.
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Apollo and Blackstone seek partners for $36B debt deal to fund AI chips for Anthropic
Apollo and Blackstone are seeking investors for a $36 billion debt financing deal to help Anthropic acquire AI chips from Google.
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Xiaomi launches 17T series with Leica 5x telephoto and large batteries in Taiwan
Xiaomi unveiled the 17T and 17T Pro smartphones featuring Leica 5x telephoto cameras and large batteries globally on May 28 and launched in Taiwan on May 29, 2026.