09 May 2026
Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal
Intel has reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple devices, the Wall Street Journal reported today, in a potential boost to Intel’s contract manufacturing business and Washington’s push to shore up U.S. chip production.
09 May 2026
Why SpaceX thinks it’s worth nearly $2 trillion
SpaceX is preparing for the largest IPO in history, with a valuation of $1.75 billion, driven by its diverse business segments including Falcon 9 launches, Starship development, Starlink internet services, and emerging ventures like xAI.
08 May 2026
China’s embodied AI and path to a shared future
Recently, a unique humanoid robot half-marathon was held in Beijing, where more than 100 robot teams competed alongside 12,000 human runners, drawing widespread attention from major international media. HONOR’s “Lightning” humanoid robot completed the roughly 21-kilometer (13-mile) course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds - surpassing the human half-marathon world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds…
08 May 2026
Even in Japan, robots are far from being full‐fledged caregivers
The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its sensors. Then, with a soft mechanical hum, this humanoid machine begins to move. It lifts a mannequin from a bed, slowly and carefully. The engineers hold their breath. I am in a robotics lab in Tokyo, Japan, as part of my Wellcome research fellowship.
08 May 2026
Figure AI’s bedroom demo turns chores into a startup test
A viral Helix 02 Bedroom Tidy demo has put Figure AI’s home robot ambitions back in focus. The clip suggests real progress in household manipulation, but investors should watch for clearer autonomy claims, setup details and proof beyond polished demos.
08 May 2026
Stock Market Today, May 8: Iren Jumps After Announcing Multi-Year Nvidia Partnership
Iren (IREN +7.41%) closed Friday at $61.2, up 7.65% after announcing a multi-year partnership with Nvidia and unveiling major AI cloud expansion plans.
08 May 2026
Upfronts 2026 Offer An Anxious Industry A Chance To Tune In For A Repeat; Here’s The Lineup & Schedule
Like the masses curling up to watch Friends, advertisers are being invited by media companies and streamers to tune into a repeat at next week’s annual upfronts in New York. Over three short days, from Monday morning to Wednesday night, eight companies will razzle-dazzle advertisers in a reassuringly familiar set of theaters across Manhattan.
08 May 2026
Intel shares soar on Apple chip deal report. Here's why it signals a total pivot for chipmaking
Apple and Intel are reportedly closing in on a deal that would see Intel make some of the chips for the iPhone maker's devices, marking a major shift in the chipmaking landscape.
08 May 2026
Woburn-based company using AI to create pet-like companion
A Woburn company is unleashing the power of AI, creating a pet-like companion powered by artificial intelligence.
