UBTECH just released Walker C1, its next-generation full-size humanoid... robot built for “urban co-existence” 🤖 At the upcoming China International Supply Chain Expo, it will serve as the event’s first official “silicon spokesperson,” handling navigation, reception, information queries, and host-style interaction.show more

Hong Kong’s humanoid movers may be arriving soon. Hong... Kong-based NineRay has just released its third humanoid robot, RayNexg3. Built for heavy-load handling and material transfer, especially in high-risk settings like radiation or toxic environments. At 1.73 m and under 60 kg,roughly adult size--It can deadlift over 100 kg, hold 60 kg with both arms, and in the demo steadily carried and placed a 50 kg barbell while responding to voice commands. Hong Kong faces severe aging and a shortage of young workers. Robots like this are necessary.show more

ENGINEAI just unveiled its first heavy-duty, full-size humanoid robot,... the T800. Standing at 1.85m and 85kg, it features 41 high-DOF joints, a solid-state battery, and an aluminum alloy shell for stable, continuous work in heavy-duty and high-dynamic scenarios. Its multi-sensor fusion system integrates vision, touch, and force sensing with a high-performance computing unit for real-time perception and fast decisions, boosting efficiency and safety. The T800 will also be a core model in ENGINEAI's "Mecha Boxer" robot free-fighting competition on December 24th. Robot boxing, anyone? 🥊show more

Today, we are excited to announce an integration with... XION (XION), the L1 built for mainstream adoption through chain abstraction. Nesa will be powering XION’s rich ecosystem of decentralized applications with fast and secure AI inference. The first project, XionSpace (Xion Ecosystem), has integrated with Nesa to use AI image generation models such as Nesa’s SDXL on-chain to power visuals through its entertainment dApp. We now look forward to supporting XION's full network as they execute on their vision for a truly accessible blockchain for the masses. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking integration and upcoming releases.show more

China now has its own “Bolt” — a robot... named after sprint legend Usain Bolt. A Chinese research team has unveiled the world’s first full-size humanoid robot to reach a peak speed of 10 meters per second, setting a new global benchmark for humanoid running. Bolt runs like a body pushed to the limit. Its joints and power systems work in tight coordination, keeping it balanced even at sprint speed. Built to match the build of an adult man—1.75 meters tall and 75 kilograms—it is a life-sized system operating at the edge of physics. Compared with Usain Bolt’s iconic 9.58-second 100-meter world record, which many experts believe may stand for decades, the gap between humans and machines is narrowing fast. Chinese robots are now challenging the ceiling of human performance—much as AlphaGo once challenged Go champion Ke Jie. The breakthrough builds on earlier world-record achievements in high-speed robotic running and marks a giant leap for China in humanoid motion and control. Beyond records, Bolt also carries practical value: robots are leaving the lab and stepping into real-world settings—sports training, emergency response, and demanding industrial tasks where speed, balance and control truly matter.show more

Announcing the upcoming FlatForge plugin. The first HueForge plugin.... It's HueForge - But Flat. have created an information page about this upcoming plugin. I am planning to release it by the end of September. It will start off at a $15 one time payment (no more payments ever, full updates forever) until after Cyber Monday when it will go up to it's full price of $20. I have spent a lot of time and effort not just on this plugin but on the Plugin system as a whole. I will be working with a few select users/developers to finalize the plugin API before releasing it for you all to use as well. More information on the Plugin system will come after launch.show more

$BNB turns 9 today! On July 14, 2017, $BNB... launched as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. It started out as a utility token for a young exchange, and nine years later it sits at the center of one of the most active onchain ecosystems in crypto. Here’s a quick breakdown of that journey: 2017 - Launched on Ethereum at $0.15 with a 200M total supply 2019 - Migrated to its own chain and became a native asset for the first time 2020 - Binance Smart Chain went live, bringing EVM smart contracts and making $BNB the gas of a fast-growing dApp ecosystem 2021 - The DeFi and GameFi boom put the chain at the center of onchain activity, and $BNB reached $690 2022 - Binance Smart Chain became BNB Chain, and BNB took on a new meaning: Build N Build 2023 - The stack expanded with opBNB for scale and BNB Greenfield for storage 2024 - Beacon Chain fusion brought staking, governance, and everything else onto one chain 2025 - Pascal, Lorentz, and Maxwell cut block times from 3s to 0.75s, DEX volume set records, and $BNB hit a new all-time high of $1,370 2026 (so far) · Blocks now land in 450ms with 650ms finality, roughly double the throughput the chain had in January Along the way, over 65M of the original 200M $BNB supply has been burned, on the road to a final supply of 100M. The H2 2026 roadmap keeps the focus where it has been all year: doubling mainnet throughput again, and building a next-generation L1 designed for 100K+ TPS with transactions confirmed in under 50ms. Nine years in, and $BNB has never been faster to use, cheaper to move, or scarcer to hold. Happy birthday, $BNB.show more

This is quite a big change in the past... few years: delivery robots have become pretty much ubiquitous in Chinese hotels (and many residence buildings too). Half the time I take the lift in a hotel I share it with a robot. The way it works is pretty seamless. When I - as a hotel guest - order something online, the delivery guy puts it in the robot at the hotel's reception, the robot orders the lift, sets the floor, goes in front of my room and calls the phone in the room: "open the door for me, I'm here with your order!" It's a huge time saver for delivery folks - or hotel staff - and a good experience for guests. I think that's the way the whole delivery process will be automatized in China: bit by bit all residences in the country - at least those with lifts - will be equiped with those, and that's actually the most complex part of the process handled, the last few meters of the delivery process. Once that's done, it's just a matter of connecting the dots: autonomous delivery vehicles or drones - which are already a feature of many Chinese cities - will dock at the building's entrance and hand off to the indoor robot, completing a fully automated chain from merchant to doorstep.show more

Why is Tamil Nadu building an International Dugong Conservation... Centre (IDCC) ! Being set up at a cost of 34.9 crores at Manora in Thanjavur in partnership with the World Bank Group the IDCC is being built to protect critically endangered dugongs and the fragile seagrass ecosystems in the Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar that sustain the Dugongs. The Centre will serve as a dedicated hub for research, monitoring, community awareness and eco-tourism strengthening India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in the Palk Bay Notified by GOTN in 2022. It will host facilities like Dugong museum, sea grass research lab, Dugong monitoring station, tunnel aquarium etc.Tamil Nadu Forest Department IUCN WWF-India #Dugongs #wildlifeconservation Thangam Thenarasu-தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் RS Rajakannappan- தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன்show more

"U.S. LOSES EVERY WAR WITH CHINA" The Overmatch brief... is a classified, annual Pentagon assessment which consistently concludes the U.S. military would be overmatched and would likely lose in a war with China over Taiwan. The brief outlines China's capacity to destroy U.S. fighter planes, large ships, and satellites, and identifies vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain. A senior U.S. defense official noted that in war games, "We lose every time" against China. The brief models high-intensity conflict over Taiwan, where China could leverage hypersonic missiles, drones, submarines, and other asymmetric capabilities to overwhelm US assets like aircraft carriers, fighters, and satellites. War games consistently show US forces losing without significant changes to strategy, procurement, and industrial capacity. The brief underscores vulnerabilities in US supply chains and standalone platforms, arguing that overmatch requires a networked coalition. Without the support of allies offering forward bases, sharing intelligence, and coordinating joint forces, the US is unable to maintain operations against China's surplus in weaponry and manufacturing. I have stated this previously and I will reiterate it. For the last 50 years, the United States has served as the global enforcer, safeguarding its allies. At this point, the dynamics have changed, and the US must depend on its allies to stand a chance against China.show more

Acclaimed metal band BABYMETAL has signed to Capitol Records,... the first Japanese artist to sign a frontline deal with the label. The group will release new album METAL FORTH, globally via Capitol Records on June 13. “BABYMETAL’s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture. We at Capitol Records are privileged to join them in this next chapter as we continue to amplify their international reach and influence with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.” – Tom March, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Records “This year, BABYMETAL celebrates its 15th anniversary and embarks on an exciting new chapter. With Capitol Records as our global partner, the sound of BABYMETAL will resonate across the world as we take on bolder, more dynamic endeavors than ever before. Stay tuned for what’s to come.” - Key “KOBAMETAL” Kobayashi, Producer & Manager of BABYMETAL CEO, BABYMETAL WORLD, LLC As BABYMETAL celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, the band has mapped out a world tour that will include numerous firsts. In May, they’ll embark on their first-ever headline arena tour in the UK and Europe, playing 12 shows across eight countries and concluding at The O2 Arena in London. BABYMETAL is the first Japanese group to headline a show at this iconic venue. The band will kick off its biggest North American tour yet on June 13. The 24-date run will include a June 24 show at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Check for more information. Arena shows in Japan and a tour of Asia will follow.show more

NEWS: SpaceX has released a statement after today's successful... 11th Starship test flight. "Every major objective of the flight test was achieved, providing valuable data as we prepare the next generation of Starship and Super Heavy. The flight test began with Super Heavy igniting all 33 Raptor engines and ascending over the Gulf. The successful first-stage ascent was followed by a hot-staging maneuver, with Starship’s upper stage igniting its six Raptor engines to continue its flight to space. Following stage separation, the Super Heavy booster completed its boostback burn to put it on a course to a pre-planned splashdown zone off the coast of Texas using 12 of the 13 planned engines. Under the same angle of attack tested on the previous flight, the booster descended until successfully igniting all 13 planned engines (including one that did not relight during the boostback burn) for the high-thrust portion of the landing burn. The booster successfully executed a unique landing burn planned for use on the next generation booster. Super Heavy hovered above the water before shutting down its engines and splashing down. After completing a full-duration ascent burn, Starship achieved its planned velocity and trajectory. During flight, Starship successfully deployed eight Starlink simulators and executed the third in-space relight of a Raptor engine, demonstrating a critical capability for future deorbit burns. Starship re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and was able to gather extensive data on the performance of its heatshield as it was intentionally stressed to test the limits of the vehicle’s capabilities. In the final minutes of flight, Starship performed a dynamic banking maneuver to mimic the trajectory that future missions returning to Starbase will fly. Starship then guided itself using its four flaps to the pre-planned splashdown zone in the Indian Ocean, successfully executing a landing flip, landing burn, and soft splashdown. Focus now turns to the next generation of Starship and Super Heavy, with multiple vehicles currently in active build and preparing for tests. This next iteration will be used for the first Starship orbital flights, operational payload missions, propellant transfer, and more as we iterate to a fully and rapidly reusable vehicle with service to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond."show more

I spent a month in Shenzhen visiting factories and... robotics companies, and the contrast with the U.S. was striking. While Figure and Boston Dynamics hide their humanoids behind closed doors, Chinese companies have massive showrooms open to the public. But what really stood out wasn't just the transparency, it was how good they are at selling. Take UBTech: they've already sold 1,200 humanoid units at $200k each to factories. And here's the kicker, these robots aren't even that useful yet. They can only pick up and drop boxes at 1/10th the speed of a human, and factories still need to hire system integrators to train them for specific tasks. My theory is that these factories are terrified of getting left behind in the robotics/AI wave. They're investing in new tech not because it's ready, but because they can't afford to wait. The second surprise was the breadth of their robotics portfolio. These companies aren't just building humanoids, they're deploying service robots everywhere: restaurants, hotels, apartments. Consumer robots are cleaning houses, pools, pet waste, dishes. They're covering the entire spectrum. But the education piece shocked me most. I picked up what I thought was a high school or college robotics textbook, it was for primary school. The government mandated AI and robotics education starting in elementary school. Almost every single school in China now has AI and robotics curriculum, complete with education robots so kids can learn by building. They're creating a generation that grows up fluent in robotics and AI. China owns the supply chain and the hardware stack. But here's what I think people are missing: the race isn't just about who can build robots faster or cheaper. The U.S. advantage has always been in the layer between hardware and human, the interaction design, the software intelligence, the intuitive interfaces that make complex technology feel natural. China is building the physical infrastructure, but they're also learning fast. Every deployed service robot, every classroom full of kids building with education kits, every factory running humanoids, that's all data collection at scale. The window for the U.S. to establish its wedge is narrowing. It's not enough to be better at AI or software anymore. We need to be building the integration layer, the intelligence that makes physical AI actually useful, not just impressive in a showroom. Because right now, China isn't just manufacturing robots. They're manufacturing a robotics-native culture, and that might be the most defensible moat of all.show more

🚨 MACHINES MAY SOON SEE THE WORLD LIKE HUMANS... A US company has unveiled what it calls the world’s first “native color lidar” system giving machines the ability to perceive depth, distance, and color simultaneously. Unlike traditional lidar systems that need separate cameras, this new technology captures full 3D color information directly at the point of detection. In simple terms: Machines may soon understand the world more like human vision instead of just measuring shapes and distance. Why this matters: This could dramatically improve: • self-driving cars • robotics • drones • factory automation • AI navigation • autonomous machines The system can reportedly process over 10 million points every second and detect objects nearly 1,640 feet away. Researchers say this could become one of the key technologies powering the next generation of “Physical AI” where machines don’t just calculate the world… They visually understand it. We may be watching the birth of machine perception in real time. Follow for more future technology and AI discoveries.show more

Most AI Projects In Crypto Are Liars. Sentient is... different. It is the only project in Web3 pursuing true Artificial General Intelligence. A few facts that set it apart: 1. First-of-its-kind: Sentient is not just building AI tools, but an open, crypto-native path to AGI. 2. Community-owned intelligence: Instead of Big Tech locking up breakthroughs, progress is built openly and shared on-chain. 3. Value capture: Every step forward in intelligence accrues to the ecosystem itself, not to a closed corporation. 4. Product before hype: While dozens of AI projects launch at $300M–$2B FDV with little to show, Sentient is shipping real technology first. 5. Designed to evolve: Its architecture is built to learn, adapt, and scale like a human mind. 6. The singularity play in crypto: Many see Sentient as the Tesla-equivalent for AGI—but crypto-native. In time, people will understand that this isn’t just another AI project. It’s the beginning of decentralized intelligence.show more

SplitPaneKit This is something I've wanted to componentize for... a while. We've seen this pattern appear in a few apps now, I even use it at Abode. It has a couple "gotcha" moments with performance and optimisation while animating separate or child views with the drag and translation of the split views, handling breakpoints etc, I thought I'd put it into a nice package. I actually made quite a few optimisations from how I handle this with Abode in this package. So might need to implement it over there😅 As before, right now its UIKit only, but SwiftUI host will likely come over the next few days as I make improvements and final changes to the initial API from feedback. - Draggable split-pane interface - Custom breakpoints or built-in presets - Scroll view integration - drag from content or handle - Coordinated animations with pan-effecting views - UIKitshow more

🚨 NEWS FROM NASA In a bold and decisive... move, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman just announced a $20 billion plan to build America’s permanent base on the Moon — and they’re doing it in just 7 years. Today, NASA officially confirmed it is cancelling plans for the Lunar Gateway — the small space station that was supposed to orbit the Moon as a waypoint for astronauts. Instead, those components and resources will be repurposed directly for the surface base, accelerating humanity’s return to sustained lunar presence. The goal is clear — move beyond short visits and flags-and-footprints missions. NASA wants a real, long-term foothold on the Moon: habitats, power systems, rovers, scientific labs, and infrastructure that can support crews for months at a time. This base will serve as the foundation for deeper space exploration, resource utilization (like mining lunar ice for fuel and water), and eventually — Mars. The $20 billion investment over the next seven years will reshape major parts of the Artemis program. It comes with real urgency too — China is pushing hard toward its own crewed Moon landing by 2030, and the U.S. is determined to lead, not follow. This isn’t just about science. · A permanent lunar base means:Testing technologies for Mars missions in a real off-world environment · Developing in-situ resource utilization (turning Moon dirt into rocket fuel and oxygen) · Opening the door to a true cislunar economy · Inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers Private industry will play a massive role, as always — with contractors already building key hardware now being redirected. This is the kind of ambitious, focused leadership the space program has needed. From the first boots on the Moon in 1969 to building a thriving outpost there by the early 2030s — what an incredible leap forward. Significanly, the Moon isn’t just a destination anymore: it’s becoming home base for humanity’s expansion into the Solar System.show more

🚨🇵🇰 KAAN on fast track: Pakistan to receive fifth-generation... fighters by late 2028 Pakistan is set to get its hands on advanced KAAN fighter jets two years earlier than planned. The head of TUSAŞ, Turkey’s aerospace giant, has announced that first deliveries will arrive between late 2028 and early 2029 For the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), this is a rare opportunity to obtain a stealth fighter—without the restrictions that often come with Western military technology But Pakistan isn’t just a buyer Nearly 200 Pakistani engineers have already worked on the KAAN project, and there are plans to set up a joint production facility inside Pakistan KAAN (also known as TF-X) at a glance: 🔸 5th-generation stealth design 🔸 Twin engines (U.S.-made General Electric F110 initially, Turkish engines later) 🔸 Top speed: over 2,200 km/h 🔸 Built for air superiority and ground strikes Why it matters: With KAAN, Pakistan will join an elite group of nations—USA, China, Russia, and Turkey—that operate fifth-generation fightersshow more

Today, we are introducing Injective Mint, a unified platform... for issuing institutional-grade tokenized assets through a single interface with regulatory rails built in. For the first time, users, institutions and AI agents can launch compliant onchain assets at scale on Injective. Already, Injective has settled more than $6.8 billion in RWA volume while becoming one of the largest blockchains for tokenized assets, with more than $1.1 billion in native asset issuance. As Injective continues building regulated infrastructure, including its filing to become a registered transfer agent with the SEC, Injective Mint builds on that foundation to accelerate tokenization and expand the next generation of internet capital markets. From equities, bonds, ETFs, international securities and FX to more complex financial products, issuers can launch assets with built in compliance controls, permissions and regulatory rails designed for institutional adoption. Injective Mint enters private alpha today, with many more major releases, integrations and capabilities to follow powered by $INJ. Read the thread below for a closer look at Injective Mint and see it in action 🧵show more

On Friday, 3rd July, in continued commemoration of the... first anniversary of the renewed Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership 2025–2030, Amb. Maurice Makoloo and Amb. Matt Baugh, UK High Commissioner to Kenya, met and travelled together to Cambridgeshire for a series of joint official engagements with regional government representatives, business and community leaders, University of Cambridge faculty and students, and other key stakeholders. Significantly, their travels began at King’s Cross and St Pancras International Station, a place of particular significance for the Kenya-UK partnership as it provides the template and inspiration for the Nairobi Railway City project, one of the flagship projects under the bilateral strategic partnership. Over the past year, the ambitious urban regeneration and transit-oriented development project has progressed steadfastly into its next phase of structured implementation. The joint journey by the two High Commissioners reflects the true spirit of the bilateral partnership: learning together, building together and delivering together. Matt Baugh Maurice Makoloo State Department for Foreign Affairs | Kenya UK in Kenya 🇬🇧🇰🇪 #GoFarGoTogethershow more

Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea December... 10, 2023, Manila, Philippines Today, 10 December 2023, China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels harassed, blocked, and executed dangerous maneuvers on Philippine civilian supply vessels, in another attempt to illegally impede or obstruct a routine resupply and rotation mission (RORE) to BRP SIERRA MADRE (LS 57) at Avungin Shoal. CCG vessel 5204 deployed a water cannon against the Philippine supply vessels causing severe damage to M/L Kalavaan's engines, disabling the vessel and seriously endangering the lives of its crew. Currently, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407) is safely towing M/ Kalavaan back to Ulugan Bay, Palawan. Additionally, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) suffered damage to its mast after being directly targeted by the full strength of the water cannon of the China Coast Guard. The PCG vessels and the resupply boats Unaizah Mae 1 (UM1) and M/L Kalayaan were subjected to reckless and dangerous harassment at close range by CCG and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels on their approach to Avungin Shoal. Contrary to China Coast Guard disinformation, UM1 was rammed by CCG 21556. Despite these extreme and reckless actions, UM1 successfully reached BRP Sierra Madre, and resupply is ongoing as of this writing. The Task Force reiterates that Avungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation within the Philippine's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf, in accordance with UNCLOS and as upheld by the 2016 Arbitral Award. The Philippines exercises sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the feature. As a low tide elevation, Avungin Shoal can neither be the subject of a sovereignty claim nor is it capable of appropriation under international law. China cannot lawfully exercise sovereignty over it. In this regard, the assertion of China that its actions in the vicinity of Avungin Shoal are a legitimate exercise of law enforcement measures, has no basis in international law. Further, we express grave concern over the deliberate disinformation conducted through official channels, that distort facts on the ground. We condemn, once again, China's latest unprovoked acts of coercion and dangerous maneuvers against a legitimate and routine Philippine rotation and resupply mission to Avungin Shoal that has put the lives of our people at risk. The systematic and consistent manner in which the People's Republic of China carries out these illegal and irresponsible actions puts into question and significant doubt the sincerity of its calls for peaceful dialogue. Peace and stability cannot be achieved without due regard for the legitimate, well-established, and legally settled rights of others. We demand that China demonstrate that it is a responsible and trustworthy member of the international community. The Philippines continues to act in accordance with international law, particularly UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award. The Philippines will not be deterred from exercising our legal rights over our maritime zones, including Akungin Shoal which forms part of our EEZ and continental shelf.show more