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French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy

South China Morning Post Tech·May 13, 2026

French prosecutors on Wednesday requested a seven-year prison sentence for former president Nicolas Sarkozy in an appeal trial on charges t…

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Bridging the gap: Profitability meets sustainability through physical AI

The Robot Report·May 13, 2026

Join Ranpak’s Omar Asali at the Robotics Summit to learn how physical AI scales sustainable, profitable warehouse operations. The post Brid…

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Alva Industries to bring its frameless motor technology to the Robotics Summit

The Robot Report·May 13, 2026

At the show, Alva will show SlimTorq, one of the thinnest and lightest frameless motors on the market. The post Alva Industries to bring it…

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Architecting Reliability: How GMSL Diagnostics Enable Robust Vision

The Robot Report·May 13, 2026

Autonomous and robotic systems rely on highbandwidth, lowlatency sensor data to perceive and navigate the world. The post Architecting Reli…

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The Evolution of Vision Connectivity in Robotics: From USB and Ethernet to GMSL

The Robot Report·May 13, 2026

As robotic systems evolve toward higher autonomy, richer perception, and greater scalability, the connectivity technologies used to transpo…

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GMSL and the growing ecosystem around robotic vision systems

The Robot Report·May 13, 2026

Seeing clearly is important. So is everything that comes next. The post GMSL and the growing ecosystem around robotic vision systems appear…

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Japan’s coal power generation climbs as war makes LNG more expensive

Japan Times Technology·May 13, 2026

The 30-day moving average for coal generation across Japan's main islands was up 17% on Tuesday compared with the same period last year.

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Marelli Unveils Advanced Suspension Systems for Mass Market Vehicles

Design News Robotics·May 12, 2026

Marelli introduces active suspension systems to enhance safety, reduce tire wear, and improve vehicle performance across segments.

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Comau and OMRON Robotics partner to offer robotics for more industries

The Robot Report·May 12, 2026

Comau and OMRON Robotics are combining robotics, control, and software capabilities in flexible automation for global customers. The post C…

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World Models: 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now

MIT Technology Review·May 12, 2026

World models recently made our list of 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now. Watch executive editor Niall Firth explain why this emerging…

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Automated Tire decloaks with new autonomous tire-changing SmartBay

The Robot Report·May 12, 2026

Automated Tire says its SmartBay system enables one technician to supervise vehicle tire changing in up to three bays at once. The post Aut…

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Hello Robot’s latest Stretch 4 is bigger, faster, and stronger than previous versions

The Robot Report·May 12, 2026

Hello Robot's latest Stretch 4 is more capable than previous assistive robots, while still maintaining flexibility and safety. The post Hel…

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Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe

South China Morning Post Tech·May 12, 2026

Two national agencies fighting corruption in Ukraine have named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s former chief of staff as an offici…

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Duterte ally flees agents in Philippine Senate to avoid arrest under ICC warrant

Japan Times Technology·May 12, 2026

Closed-circuit television caught images of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa dashing down hallways and up emergency stairwells to evade arrest.

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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks start in Japan

Japan Times Technology·May 12, 2026

Officials from the nearly 60 countries signatory to the Antarctic Treaty are meeting in Hiroshima for annual discussions on protecting and…

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki to take differing approaches toward Taiwan again

Japan Times Technology·May 12, 2026

The Taiwanese government expressed its intention to participate in ceremonies in both cities last year and did so for the first time.

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Goldman’s Japan revenue hits 15-year high as foreign banks shine

Japan Times Technology·May 12, 2026

Net revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm rose 10% to ¥125.5 billion ($800 million) in the 12 months to Dec. 31, spurred by securit…

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How to teach the same skill to different robots

Robohub·May 11, 2026

The assembly line task setup. Credit: 2026 LASA EPFL CC-BY-SA. By Celia Luterbacher In today’s manufacturing environments, upgrading a robo…

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Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 2026

The ⁠man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters’ gala last month pleaded not guilty ‌to…

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Joanna Stern is not a robot, but she lived with them

The Verge AI·May 11, 2026

{"#text":"My guest today is longtime friend of the show Joanna Stern. You all know Joanna: she is the former senior personal technology col…

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Implementing advanced AI technologies in finance

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

In finance departments that have long been defined by precision and control, AI has arrived less as a neatly managed upgrade than as a quie…

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Innovation abounds in device charging

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 2026

The changes may be less perceptible than in smartphones, tablets, or wearables, but chargers have also been quietly reinvented over the las…

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Poland’s ex-minister facing prosecution at home travels from Hungary to US

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 2026

A former Polish justice minister sought in his homeland for alleged abuse of power says he has travelled from Hungary to the US, prompting…

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The Download: the hantavirus outbreak and Musk v. Altman week 2

MIT Technology Review·May 11, 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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