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Xi’s leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post Tech·May 11, 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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More Hiroshima schools opt for coeducation to keep student numbers up

Japan Times Technology·May 11, 2026

The private secondary schools adopting the measure in the face of falling student numbers are seeing both merits and challenges to the tran…

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How to engineer robot tracks and 7th axis systems for real-world environments

The Robot Report·May 10, 2026

Experts from Güdel will focus on how harsh and dirty environments impact robot tracks and long-axis linear motion systems. The post How to…

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Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post Tech·May 10, 2026

Iran has sent its response to a US proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers we…

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Cognex releases fully integrated AI-powered vision system for robotics

The Robot Report·May 9, 2026

The system combines Cognex-developed edge AI, advanced AI, and rule-based vision tools with a high-performance embedded compute. The post C…

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Musk uses slurs to mock French prosecutors investigating X

South China Morning Post Tech·May 9, 2026

Elon Musk has launched a tirade against French judicial authorities currently investigating possible abuses on his X social network. France…

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CNC Robotics Aim to Boost Manufacturing Flexibility & Precision

Design News Robotics·May 9, 2026

CNC robotics offer flexibility, precision, and cost efficiency for large, complex parts, enabling manufacturers to adapt to evolving demand…

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Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman

MIT Technology Review·May 8, 2026

In the second week of the landmark trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk’s motivations for bringing the suit were under scrutiny. Last w…

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Why traditional robotics data collection is obsolete and what replaces it

The Robot Report·May 8, 2026

Eric Chan discusses Rhoda AI's innovative approach to robotics using video data for scalable, efficient learning. The post Why traditional…

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All the latest updates on AI data centers

The Verge AI·May 8, 2026

{"#text":"Massive new data centers are the physical foundation for tech companies’ hopes and dreams for AI. But the rush to expand warehous…

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How coupling stiffness and misalignment compensation impact servo performance

The Robot Report·May 8, 2026

Sponsored by GAM. Servo couplings connect components while compensating for misalignment, providing the torsional stiffness necessary for p…

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Microsoft was worried OpenAI would run off to Amazon and ‘shit-talk’ Azure

The Verge AI·May 8, 2026

{"#text":"When OpenAI was busy experimenting with AI-powered gaming bots, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were in the…

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The Download: AI malaise and babymaking tech

MIT Technology Review·May 8, 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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Here’s how technology transformed babymaking

MIT Technology Review·May 8, 2026

Technology is changing the way we make babies. The pioneering work of the scientists who invented IVF led to the birth of the first “test t…

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Fury in France as national toy revealed to be secretly made in China

South China Morning Post Tech·May 8, 2026

As the world held its breath over the fate of the Middle East this week, France has been gripped by a very different story: a scandal over…

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French prosecutors open judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

South China Morning Post Tech·May 7, 2026

Paris’ public prosecutor has opened ⁠a judicial ⁠investigation into Elon ⁠Musk’s X social media platform, a new step in an investigation ov…

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Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death

South China Morning Post Tech·May 7, 2026

The man who threw petrol bombs at ⁠a pro-Israel rally last year in Colorado, setting several people aflame including a woman who later died…

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Hugging Face launches agentic toolkit for Reachy Mini

The Robot Report·May 7, 2026

Users describe the behavior they'd like to see in plain English, and the agent writes, tests, and ships the code to Reachy Mini. The post H…

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China pours US$6.1b into Brazil, making it Beijing’s top investment worldwide: report

South China Morning Post Tech·May 7, 2026

China made Brazil its top global investment destination last year, pouring US$6.1 billion into the country across a record 52 projects. The…

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Brightpick to outline the path to lights-out warehouses at Robotics Summit

The Robot Report·May 7, 2026

Jan Zizka, co-founder and CEO of Brightpick, will outline a practical roadmap to more autonomous warehouse operations. The post Brightpick…

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The Download: the tech reshaping IVF and the rise of balcony solar

MIT Technology Review·May 7, 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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The balcony solar boom is coming to the US

MIT Technology Review·May 7, 2026

Dozens of US states are considering legislation to allow people to install plug-in solar systems, often called balcony solar. These small a…

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Survey shows 93% of sex-crime survivors want more done to stop victim-blaming

Japan Times Technology·May 7, 2026

Results of the survey show close to two-thirds of respondents said they felt "dissatisfied" or "uncomfortable" during questioning by police…

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Iran reviewing U.S. proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Japan Times Technology·May 7, 2026

Trump has repeatedly played up the prospect of an agreement that would end the war ⁠that started Feb. 28, so far without success.

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