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A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content

MIT Technology Review·May 1, 2026

A new US-wide cell phone network marketed to Christians is set to launch next week. It blocks porn, which experts in network security say m…

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The death of a Lebanese village

Japan Times Technology·May 1, 2026

In Lebanon, villages occupy a profound psychological and cultural space: centers of gravity where families converge from across the country…

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Japan joined by 115 nations and regions in joint statement on nuclear weapons

Japan Times Technology·May 1, 2026

The statement emphasizes the importance of passing on "invaluable testimonies" of the survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshi…

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King Charles’ gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: SCMP’s 7 highlights

South China Morning Post Tech·May 1, 2026

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with…

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Japan's green tea exports surge in fiscal 2025 amid matcha boom

Japan Times Technology·May 1, 2026

By value, exports rose more than twofold to ¥84.7 billion due to soaring prices amid growing global demand.

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California lawmakers open the gate for autonomous trucks in the state

The Robot Report·Apr 30, 2026

The California DMV has paved the way for autonomous trucks in the state with expanded safety and oversight requirements for all autonomous…

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Teradyne Robotics revenue rises at the start of 2026

The Robot Report·Apr 30, 2026

Teradyne Robotics brought in $91 million in Q1 2026, with its AI products helping to boost robotics sales. The post Teradyne Robotics reven…

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Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down

The Verge AI·Apr 30, 2026

{"#text":"Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI has always been complicated, so I expected the close partnership-turned-situationship to end…

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Man charged with trying to kill Trump agrees to remain in custody

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 30, 2026

The man accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a black-tie press gala in Washington agreed on Thursday to remain in…

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Uganda kindergarten murderer sentenced to death

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 30, 2026

A Ugandan-American man was sentenced to death on Thursday over the murders of four young children he stabbed to death at a kindergarten in…

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France probes teenage suspect in massive ID data breach

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 30, 2026

The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an ⁠investigation into ⁠a 15-year-old, suspected of having ⁠hacked the country’s ID agency and try…

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Launchpad Build AI offers MLM to speed industrial automation design

The Robot Report·Apr 30, 2026

Launchpad Build AI says its Manufacturing Language Model can democratize automation for high-mix, low-volume production with inputs from ph…

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XELA Robotics adds enhancements to uSkin sensor family ahead of Robotics Summit

The Robot Report·Apr 29, 2026

XELA Robotics will be showing its latest sensor technology at the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston in May 2026. The post XELA Robotics…

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US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 29, 2026

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited the use of race in drawing electoral districts, in a decision that could reshape congress…

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IKO's Ultra-Lightweight Crossed Roller Bearing Reduces Component Weight

Design News Robotics·Apr 29, 2026

New stamped steel bearing design delivers significant weight and energy savings for low-to-medium precision applications requiring compact…

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Ultralightweight sonar plus AI lets tiny drones navigate like bats

Robohub·Apr 29, 2026

This small drone is using sonar, similar to bats’ echolocation, to navigate through a grove of trees. Image credit: Nitin Sanket. By Nitin…

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Project CETI deploys autonomous underwater gliders to better observe sperm whales

The Robot Report·Apr 29, 2026

Project CETI has deployed a new underwater glider that can monitor whales for longer than the organization's previous methods. The post Pro…

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The Download: storing nuclear waste and orchestrating agents

MIT Technology Review·Apr 29, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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GFT Technologies AI-powered robots move from inspection to action for automakers

The Robot Report·Apr 29, 2026

GFT Technologies has built on its work with Google Cloud to deploy robots on automotive factory floors to find and remove defective parts.…

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It’s time to make a plan for nuclear waste

MIT Technology Review·Apr 29, 2026

Today, nuclear energy enjoys a rare moment of support across the political spectrum in the US. Interest from tech companies that are scramb…

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Flex and Teradyne expand partnership to scale physical AI

The Robot Report·Apr 28, 2026

Flex and Teradyne Robotics expanded their partnership to accelerate physical AI across global manufacturing facilities. The post Flex and T…

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Intel May Be Finally Turning the Corner

Design News Robotics·Apr 28, 2026

Intel’s turnaround gains momentum with AI-driven CPU demand, foundry progress, and restructuring efforts boosting recovery prospects.

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Appetronix acquires Cibotica to automate restaurant kitchens

The Robot Report·Apr 28, 2026

Until now, Appetronix has focused on creating standalone fully autonomous restaurants. With Cibotica, it can also retrofit existing kitchen…

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The Download: Musk and Altman’s legal showdown, and AI’s profit problem

MIT Technology Review·Apr 28, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of t…

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