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China flashes new tech swagger to world markets convulsed by war

Japan Times Technology·Apr 21, 2026

The world's factory floor is increasingly getting retrofitted for a new era of artificial intelligence and robotics, churning out technolog…

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Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation

Japan Times Technology·Apr 21, 2026

A photo posted by Younis Tirawi, a Palestinian reporter, shows an Israeli soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen sculpture of…

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Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world’s new power needs in 2025: report

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 20, 2026

As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly ga…

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RBR50 Gala returns in the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo

The Robot Report·Apr 20, 2026

The RBR50 gala at the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo offers a chance to honor and connect with the world’s leading robotics innovators. T…

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Elon Musk summoned in France to show up over deepfakes on X, Grok probe

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 20, 2026

Elon Musk did not appear on Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had summoned the American tech billionaire over a…

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Why Spain’s outreach to China offers a viable model for Europe

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 20, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s fourth visit to Beijing in four years has once again drawn attention across Europe and the Atlantic,…

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The Download: murderous ‘mirror’ bacteria, and Chinese workers fighting AI doubles

MIT Technology Review·Apr 20, 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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Colossal Biosciences said it cloned red wolves. Is it for real?

MIT Technology Review·Apr 20, 2026

If you want to capture something wolflike, it’s best to embark before dawn. So on a morning this January, with the eastern horizon still pi…

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Chinese tech workers are starting to train their AI doubles–and pushing back

MIT Technology Review·Apr 20, 2026

Tech workers in China are being instructed by their bosses to train AI agents to replace them—and it’s prompting a wave of soul-searching a…

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China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Strait of Hormuz crisis hits energy flows

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 20, 2026

China’s trade with Iran and Gulf countries fell sharply in March as restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz tightened amid the US-Israeli war…

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Iran’s lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 20, 2026

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like…

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Los Angeles woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 19, 2026

US federal prosecutors said on Sunday an Iranian national was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly trafficking arms…

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Improving mobile robot stability on uneven terrain through vibration monitoring techniques

The Robot Report·Apr 19, 2026

Vibration sensors can aid in stability and navigation, particularly for field robots in varied terrain, writes a columnist. The post Improv…

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Can Iran fiasco help China edge out US in key arena of Southeast Asia?

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 19, 2026

Since America launched its “major combat operation” against Iran, several Nato allies have distanced themselves from Washington. Now Americ…

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No one else will do: What a pair of figure skaters can teach us about familiarity in Japanese

Japan Times Technology·Apr 18, 2026

An Olympic duo illustrates how honorifics and in-group dynamics can signal closeness across different contexts.

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Canadian man Kenneth Law to plead guilty in suicide kit case to avoid murder trial

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 18, 2026

A Canadian man accused of helping 14 ⁠people in the province ⁠of Ontario kill themselves by selling a ⁠legal but deadly substance online wi…

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Former death row inmate's sister slams Japan's retrial review plan

Japan Times Technology·Apr 18, 2026

Iwao Hakamata's elder sister called for public prosecutors to be barred from appealing court decisions granting retrials.

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MODEX 2026 recap

The Robot Report·Apr 17, 2026

Missed MODEX? Hear what you missed through the eyes of editors Gene Demaitre and Sarah Wynn. The post MODEX 2026 recap appeared first on Th…

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Dairy Queen is putting an AI chatbot in its drive-thrus

The Verge AI·Apr 17, 2026

{"#text":"Dairy Queen is becoming the latest fast food chain to get in on AI, as it's bringing a chatbot to dozens of its drive-thrus acros…

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Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors

South China Morning Post Tech·Apr 17, 2026

Scores of Chinese women were brought to Germany without valid residency permits for sex work across the country, prosecutors in Frankfurt a…

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Pie Day 2026

MIT Technology Review·Apr 17, 2026

Ellie’s Pi Day post: https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/pi-day-2026-food-institute/ How Ellie orchestrated the baking of 30 pies: https:…

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The Download: bad news for inner Neanderthals, and AI warfare’s human illusion

MIT Technology Review·Apr 17, 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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Chef Robotics completes 100M meal servings milestone

The Robot Report·Apr 17, 2026

Chef Robotics hits 100 million servings, using real-world physical AI to automate high-volume meal production across the globe. The post Ch…

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Skild acquires Fetch Robotics assets from Zebra

The Robot Report·Apr 16, 2026

Skild AI acquires Zebra Technologies’ robotics arm to deploy its hardware-agnostic "brain" and automate end-to-end warehouse fulfillment. T…

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