Nvidia CEO visits Shanghai as chipmaker faces China scrutiny Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, according to a person briefed on the matter, as the US chipmaker navigates intense competition from local rivals and heightened scrutiny from Chinese authorities. The timing of Huang’s visit is routine. He travelled to China to launch the company’s annual celebrations with its local workforce, people familiar with the plans said. On Saturday, Huang was expected to attend a Nvidia event in Shanghai. He was then due to travel on to Beijing and Shenzhen before heading to Taiwan. Nvidia, which is based in…
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‘Self-Eating’ Spacecraft Could Revolutionise Low-Cost Space Exploration A new type of spacecraft that effectively consumes its own structure for fuel could make ambitious space missions more affordable, according to its developer. The design, known as the Economical Transfer Vehicle (ETV), uses a propulsion system that allows the craft to reduce its mass as it travels, freeing up weight for extra payloads or longer journeys. Innovative Design Using Everyday Materials Dr Sam Richards, founder of Meridian Space Command, explained that the spacecraft’s fuel tank is made from Nylon 6 polymer, similar to tubes found in hardware stores. “This tank is made…
U.S. House Panel Advances Bill to Curb AI Chip Exports to China The U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would give Congress new powers to oversee exports of advanced artificial intelligence chips, despite public opposition from White House AI adviser David Sacks and a wave of criticism on social media. Congressional Oversight on AI Chip Licences The “AI Overwatch Act,” introduced in December by Representative Brian Mast of Florida, aims to give both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Banking Committee 30 days to review and, if necessary, block licences for…
Columbia Engineers Create Self-Learning Robotic Face for Natural Lip Movements Researchers at Columbia University have developed a robotic face capable of learning to synchronise its lip movements with speech and singing by observing itself and humans. The project aims to make humanoid robots appear less “uncanny” and more natural in face-to-face interactions. Teaching Robots Through Observation The study, published in Science Robotics, introduces a two-stage “observational learning” method that replaces traditional programming with adaptive learning. Hod Lipson, James and Sally Scapa Professor of Innovation in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and director of Columbia’s Creative Machines Lab, explained, “We used…
BitGo Raises $212.8 Million in Landmark U.S. IPO for Digital Asset Sector Crypto custody firm BitGo Holdings has priced its U.S. initial public offering above its target range, raising $212.8 million in a debut that marks the first stock market listing by a digital asset company in 2026. Strong Market Debut Amid Industry Uncertainty Based in Palo Alto, California, BitGo sold 11.8 million shares at $18 each, above the indicated range of $15 to $17. The offering values the company at $2.08 billion. The listing represents a key test of investor sentiment toward the crypto sector, which has faced heightened…
Britain Unveils £15 Billion Plan to Cut Energy Bills and Boost Home Efficiency Britain has announced a £15 billion plan to lower household energy bills and improve energy efficiency as part of its broader push towards decarbonisation. The wide-ranging initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, focuses on upgrading homes with solar panels, heat pumps and other low-carbon technologies to reduce both costs and emissions. Under the plan, all new homes built from early 2026 will include solar panels as standard, making them cheaper to run and more energy efficient. Homeowners will also be able to apply for government-backed low- and zero-interest loans…
Microsoft’s Nadella Says AI Must Prove Real-World Value to Justify Its Energy Use Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has warned that artificial intelligence must demonstrate clear and measurable benefits in areas such as healthcare, education and public-sector efficiency if it is to retain public backing amid growing concerns about its heavy energy demands. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday in a session moderated by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Nadella emphasised that energy is now a scarce and valuable resource. He said the technology industry must justify the vast power consumption required to train and operate AI…
Netflix Switches to All-Cash $82.7 Billion Offer for Warner Bros Discovery to Outflank Paramount Netflix has converted its bid for Warner Bros Discovery into an all-cash offer worth 82.7 billion dollars, maintaining its $27.75-per-share valuation in a decisive move to outmanoeuvre Paramount Skydance’s rival proposal. According to a regulatory filing on Tuesday, the revised bid has the unanimous backing of Warner Bros’ board and aims to provide shareholders with faster approval and greater financial certainty. The new offer replaces Netflix’s previous cash-and-stock structure, which included $23.25 in cash and $4.50 in Netflix shares. The shift comes amid a fierce battle…
Pakistan’s Defence Industry Booms as ‘Combat-Tested’ Weapons Draw Global Interest Pakistan’s defence manufacturing sector is experiencing rapid growth after its aircraft, drones and missiles earned the sought-after “combat tested” label during a conflict with India last year. This validation has drawn significant international attention, with Islamabad engaging in talks with 13 countries, six to eight of which are in advanced negotiation stages. The discussions centre on deals involving JF-17 fighter jets jointly developed with China, along with training aircraft, drones and weapons systems, according to Pakistani sources familiar with the matter. Although the country’s defence ministry and military have not…
Mysterious Iron Bar Found Inside the Ring Nebula Baffles Astronomers The Ring Nebula, one of the Milky Way’s most studied celestial objects, continues to astonish astronomers nearly 250 years after its discovery by French astronomer Charles Messier in 1779. A team of researchers has recently detected an enormous bar-shaped cloud of iron atoms stretching across the nebula’s glowing shell of gas and dust. The discovery, made using the new WEAVE instrument on the William Herschel Telescope in La Palma, Spain, raises intriguing questions about how the structure formed. A Cosmic Mystery Hidden in Plain Sight The iron bar, estimated to…