Small but Mighty: MIT’s Tiny Hopping Robot Moves Through Ice, Soil and Glass Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a tiny hopping robot that mimics the motion of insects to move through rugged terrain. Despite its size—smaller than a thumb and lighter than a paperclip—the robot can leap over obstacles and handle a wide range of surfaces, including ice, wet glass, and soil. Its compact design uses a spring-loaded leg paired with four flapping-wing modules. This allows it to jump as high as 20 centimetres, which is four times its own height. Compared to similar-sized flying…
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Nvidia and AMD Strike Major AI Deals in Saudi Arabia Several leading US technology firms such as Qualcomm, Nvidia and AMD announced artificial intelligence (AI) partnerships in the Middle East on Tuesday. These deals coincided with former President Donald Trump’s Gulf tour, during which he secured $600 billion in investment commitments from Saudi Arabia for US companies. Nvidia and AMD Lead AI Expansion into the Gulf One of the most significant announcements came from Nvidia, which will supply hundreds of thousands of its advanced AI chips to Saudi Arabia. The first batch of 18,000 “Blackwell” chips will be delivered to…
GTA VI Delay Reshapes Fall Gaming Calendar, Opening Door for Rivals The delay of “Grand Theft Auto VI” to May 2026 is reshaping the video game release calendar, giving rival publishers an unexpected opportunity. With Rockstar Games’ blockbuster absent from this year’s holiday season, the GTA VI delay offers developers and publishers a chance to secure release dates that would have otherwise been avoided. “Publishers had delayed the announcement of their games,” said Obbe Vermeij, a former Rockstar Games technical director. “Releasing before or after GTA VI would hurt their sales. Now, we’ll likely see a wave of new game…
China’s Robot Revolution: Strong Government Support In a large warehouse on the outskirts of Shanghai, dozens of humanoid robots repeat basic tasks for hours. Guided by human operators, the machines practise folding clothes, making sandwiches, and opening doors. These routines are part of an ambitious plan by Chinese startup AgiBot, which aims to train robots that can work in daily life and industry. The warehouse operates 17 hours a day, generating vast amounts of data. This data is crucial for improving the robots’ performance and intelligence. According to Yao Maoqing, a partner at AgiBot, China’s robot revolution aims to have…
Shenzhou-20 Begins Planarian Regeneration Study Aboard China’s Space Station China’s Shenzhou-20 crew has launched its first experiment focused on planarian regeneration aboard the country’s space station, marking a key step in understanding how the space environment influences biological processes. Studying One of Nature’s Most Resilient Organisms Planarians, simple flatworms with a lineage stretching back over 520 million years, are widely used in biological research due to their extraordinary ability to regenerate. When cut into pieces, each segment of a planarian can regrow into a complete organism—capable of forming new muscles, skin, intestines, and even a fully functional brain. This ability…
Talks Advance on New Nuclear Power Projects Vietnam and Russia have agreed to fast-track negotiations for the construction of nuclear power plants in Vietnam. The joint statement, released after Vietnamese President To Lam’s recent visit to Moscow, confirmed both countries’ commitment to the project. The statement noted that the proposed plants would use advanced technology. They would also strictly follow nuclear and radiation safety standards. Both sides emphasised that these developments aim to support Vietnam’s socio-economic growth. Vietnam and Russia Revive Nuclear Power Plans Vietnam halted its nuclear power plans nearly ten years ago. Now, with growing electricity needs, the…
Google to Pay $1.375 Billion to Settle Texas Privacy Lawsuits Google has agreed to pay $1.375 billion in a settlement with the state of Texas, resolving allegations that it violated users’ privacy through its products and services. The settlement, announced by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday, marks one of the largest data privacy agreements in the state’s history. Allegations of Unlawful Data Collection The agreement settles two lawsuits brought by Paxton in 2022. These legal actions accused Google of violating Texas consumer protection laws through three of its services: Incognito mode, Location History, and features involving biometric data.…
The India-Pakistan conflict has demonstrated significant advances in military technology, deploying a broad spectrum of modern weapon systems that reflect years of strategic investment and global defence partnerships. This latest phase of their conflict has moved beyond conventional skirmishes, with precision-guided munitions, loitering drones, and next-generation missile defence systems now shaping the contours of the conflict. India’s High-Tech Military Deployments India’s operations, particularly under the banner of “Operation Sindoor,” have seen the first wartime deployment of several sophisticated platforms. These technologies underscore New Delhi’s growing emphasis on rapid, precision-based force projection. Harop Loitering Munitions (Israel) India deployed Harop loitering munitions of Israel…
UK to Buy $10 Billion Worth of Boeing Aircraft, Says US Official The UK is set to purchase $10 billion in Boeing aircraft, according to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He made the announcement at the White House on Thursday, during a broader unveiling of a bilateral trade deal between the UK and the United States. However, key details of the purchase remain unclear. Details of the Aircraft Deal Still Uncertain Lutnick stated that the purchase is being made by a private-sector airline, but did not name the company involved. He added that the airline itself would reveal further information…
Original Timeline for New Air Force One Pushed Back by Three Years Boeing has suggested delivering the new version of Air Force One by 2027, according to a US Air Force official. This marks a three-year delay from the original delivery timeline of 2024, which had been agreed upon during Donald Trump’s presidency. Trump had negotiated the purchase of two modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft during his first term, spanning 2017 to 2021. The deal was made to upgrade the ageing presidential fleet. Speaking to the House Armed Services Committee, Darlene Costello, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force, noted the…
