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Rollon launches two telescopic rails with integrated magnets

The Robot Report·Jul 9, 2026

Rollon said the magnets deliver improved load management, smoother extension, and increased durability, even under intensive operating cond…

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The Download: a nuclear landmark, and China eyes Nvidia chips

MIT Technology Review·Jul 9, 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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Girl in Germany dies after family dog bites her

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 9, 2026

A four-year-old girl has died after being bitten by her family’s pet dog while playing, police and prosecutors in the eastern German state…

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US-Iran ceasefire collapse revives risks of global inflation

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 9, 2026

China called on the United States and Iran to stick with peace plans after a resumption of missile strikes in the Middle East spurred a jum…

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Yields hit three-decade highs as BOJ behind-the-curve narrative debated

Japan Times Technology·Jul 9, 2026

Some analysts argue that the central bank is not being overtaken by the market even as the 10-year yield crosses 2.9%.

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Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US

MIT Technology Review·Jul 9, 2026

I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also marked a big s…

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Tokyo prosecutor suspected of having inappropriate relationship

Japan Times Technology·Jul 9, 2026

The Supreme Public Prosecutors Office released a statement saying that it is investigating the 48-year-old prosecutor.

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Tickets, geofences, and 1M miles: The new reality of California AV compliance

The Robot Report·Jul 8, 2026

Guident CEO Harald Braun breaks down the new AV mandates in California mandates and how they will affect the driverless industry. The post…

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US strikes Iran again, Tehran fires back at neighbouring Gulf states

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 8, 2026

The United States launched new air strikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in cros…

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Farage vs Count Binface: how UK hard-right leader’s poll gambit could backfire

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 8, 2026

British anti-immigrant politician Nigel Farage faces the embarrassing prospect of going head-to-head with perennial joke candidate Count Bi…

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ENCY Software and Stäubli Robotics partner to simplify robot programming

The Robot Report·Jul 8, 2026

ENCY Software and Stäubli Robotics have signed a global agreement to make robot programming more intuitive, faster, and more accessible. Th…

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Berlin court sentences ‘serial killer’ doctor to life in prison for 15 murders

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 8, 2026

A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses of sedatives, and he…

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The Download: worms fight pollution, and geoengineering faces reality

MIT Technology Review·Jul 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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Norway police says 28 arrested in international child porn operation

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 8, 2026

Norwegian police said on Wednesday that 28 men across seven countries had been arrested in an operation targeting buyers of material depict…

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Are the US’ AI models better than China’s? That may be beside the point

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 8, 2026

As another heatwave rolled across Europe, the warehouses emptied before the politics could catch up. Air conditioners and fans sold out acr…

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#RoboCup2026 social media round-up

Robohub·Jul 8, 2026

This year, RoboCup took place in Incheon, South Korea, from 2-6 July. The event saw teams take part in competitions, training sessions, and…

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The beating heart inside ‘Human Vapor’

Japan Times Technology·Jul 8, 2026

Director Shinzo Katayama and actor Shun Oguri discuss the cross-cultural collaboration behind Netflix's "Human Vapor."

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Wakatakakage injury casts pall over July meet, but potential new stars loom

Japan Times Technology·Jul 8, 2026

The Nagoya tournament still offers plenty of intrigue, from a disrupted title race to the debut of highly touted English prospect Nicholas…

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Europe’s third major heat wave raises grid and water risks

Japan Times Technology·Jul 8, 2026

The latest spell of hot weather is being driven by a high-pressure heat dome, similar to the one that shattered records across much of the…

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Dad who drove family off California cliff has charges dropped after mental health treatment

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 7, 2026

All charges against a radiologist accused of trying to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff along the Northern California…

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Meta’s new Muse Image model can pull other Instagram users into AI photos

The Verge AI·Jul 7, 2026

{"#text":"Meta is launching the first AI image generation model made by its Superintelligence Labs division. The Muse Image model now power…

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Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary

South China Morning Post Tech·Jul 7, 2026

The European Commission has been clearly signalling its intention to wage a trade war against China. Brussels’ intent to counter the so-cal…

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The Download: your stake in OpenAI, and the Treasury’s AI warning

MIT Technology Review·Jul 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 foundational elements of AI architecture that IT leaders need to scale

MIT Technology Review·Jul 7, 2026

With the rapid progress of AI capabilities and the move to agentic systems, organizations are expanding their use cases as the technology c…

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