01 May 2026
The humanoid robot, sings with a live orchestra in a classical music concert
Famous humanoid robot Sophia, from Hanson Robotics, performed alongside the Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, interpreting three original songs. Sophia, introduced in 2016 and known for her expressive face and Frubber skin, used her AI to simulate emotions and connect with the public. During the concert, Sophia acknowledged she does not feel emotions like humans do, but seeks…
01 May 2026
SF Fighting Robot Company to Open Gym, Storefront on Van Ness This Summer
A local company that makes and sells fighting humanoid robots is opening a permanent location in SF’s Nob Hill in July. San Francisco robotics company Robot Entertainment Kombat (REK) signed a lease at 1415 Van Ness Avenue in SF’s Nob Hill. The 6,000-square-foot ground floor will serve as a permanent gym and storefront for the company, aiming to expand to the second floor and 'globally' as the…
01 May 2026
Oscars to Screenwriters: You Gotta Be Human
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has addressed the way it evaluates the role of artificial intelligence in movies that could qualify for Oscars. Starting with the 2027 ceremony, Oscar’s 99th, the Academy is reserving the right to inquire about the extent to which AI was used in a movie, as well as how it was used.
01 May 2026
Pentagon freezes out Anthropic as it signs deals with AI rivals
Notably absent from the announcement is the AI frontier lab Anthropic, which the Department of Defense designated a supply-chain risk to U.S. national security. The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it had struck deals with seven leading artificial intelligence companies to deploy their systems within classified Pentagon networks.
01 May 2026
Meta pushes deeper into AI robots with acquisition
Meta just bought robotics AI startup Assured Robot Intelligence, Bloomberg reports, doubling down on its push into humanoid tech. The team will join Meta’s Superintelligence Labs to build models that let...
01 May 2026
Japanese Airport Trialing Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers
Japanese Airport Trialing Humanoid Robots as Baggage Handlers
01 May 2026
League, VALORANT, and TFT Partner Programs Open Applications Coming Soon
Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For listNewsApr 2, 2026Riot Named to Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For listThis recognition reflects our focus on ensuring Riot the best place to make...
01 May 2026
Gabe Newell May 01: Court Records Reveal SpaceX Email to Musk
Gabe Newell, the legendary Valve founder, has become the center of a surprising tech story after court documents from the ongoing Musk v. Altman litigation exposed an email exchange between Newell and Elon Musk in October 2018. This message revealed Newell’s attempt to secure a SpaceX tour and OpenAI introduction for renowned game designer Hideo Kojima.
01 May 2026
Apple’s capital spending is heading the opposite direction of Big Tech
The big story in Big Tech has been just how much they’re spending on capex to furnish their AI futures. Not only are Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft spending more than ever, they’re also spending more than they said they would just a quarter earlier. In total, their 2026 capital expenditure bill is now slated to surge beyond $700 billion. Apple, by contrast, continues to take a different…
