20 May 2026
This Robot Trying to Dance Like Michael Jackson But Wiping Out Pathetically in Front of a Crowd Perfectly Illustrates the Industry's Deep-Seated Problem
An amazing video has been making the rounds today. It shows a humanoid robot strides out in front of a crowd, busting moves to Michael Jackson’s 1983 smash hit “Billie Jean.” It starts out impressive enough, with the bot pulling off some deft footwork — but trouble starts when it boogies straight into a large step on the stage, sending it stumbling with jerky, inhuman movements.
20 May 2026
Tesla Ends Model S and X Era, Bets Everything on What's Next
Last week, it was reported that Tesla Inc NASDAQ: TSLA had produced its final Model S and Model X vehicles at its Fremont, California factory, drawing the curtain on 14 years of Model S production and 11 years of Model X production.
20 May 2026
Hubei becomes first region in China to introduce “digital ID cards” for humanoid robots
China’s Hubei Province has become the first region in the country to introduce official “digital identity cards” for humanoid robots, marking a major step towards the standardisation and regulation of next-generation intelligent machines, reports Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.
20 May 2026
Elon Musk’s Plan to Make You Invest in SpaceX
SpaceX is planning a monster initial public offering (IPO). Elon Musk is reportedly seeking to raise some $75 billion, at a valuation of $1.75 trillion, next month. It will be both his birthday and a moment when Venus and Jupiter will be in alignment. It would be the biggest IPO in history by far, utterly dwarfing Saudi Aramco’s $29 billion figure back in 2019.
19 May 2026
Rideable robot looks ready to stomp all over us
A towering rideable robot that walks with a person inside and smashes through bricks is the kind of thing that makes you look twice and ask, "Wait, are they really selling that?" That is exactly what Unitree is showing with the GD01, a manned, transformable robot built to carry a passenger and shift from a two-legged stance into a four-legged form.
19 May 2026
Musk sees 'widespread' Tesla Robotaxi presence in US. Here's what's needed
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The autonomous ride-hailing service is currently operating in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion of the service requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-driving cars allowed on the road.
19 May 2026
Tesla stock slumps over 3% to sink below $400: what happened?
Shares of Tesla (TSLA) continued to decline Tuesday, falling below the $400 mark as investors reassessed the company’s pricing strategy and broader growth outlook.
19 May 2026
SpaceX IPO sucks Musk fans and market value from Tesla
For years, there was only one way for mom-and-pop investors to buy into Elon Musk’s vision: shares of Tesla Inc. That’s about to change — and it’s a serious risk for Tesla investors. With the imminent initial public offering of Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, the market will have an additional entry point for the “Muskonomy.”
19 May 2026
Robotic hand maker Linkerbot is said to consider Hong Kong IPO
Linkerbot, a Chinese startup that specialises in making highly dexterous robotic hands, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
