09 Jul 2026
Human-Level Hands? 1X Just Gave Humanoid Robot Neo Something Close
Tendons and motors inside 1X humanoid robot Neo's lower arm that control its hands. Screenshot from a 1X video.
08 Jul 2026
SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.5—Here’s What’s New About The Company’s ‘Strongest Model Ever’
Topline SpaceXAI launched the latest version of its flagship AI model with Grok 4.5, saying the latest iteration excels at coding, finance and completing tasks without human intervention. The latest Grok model was announced Wednesday afternoon.
06 Jul 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: A New September Timeline Emerges
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — when will the next model arrive? NurPhoto via Getty Images July 6 update: this post, first published on Sunday, July 5, was updated with more news of the expected iPhone 18 Pro release timetable. The next Apple keynote, heralding the release of the iPhone 18 Pro, for instance, may be earlier than I’ve been predicting, a respected industry voice has said. Here are the…
06 Jul 2026
Apple Documents Confirm Powerful iPhone 18 Pro Specs
Apple may not launch the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max until September, but regulatory filings offer more details about its next-generation smartphones.
06 Jul 2026
Hyundai Uses World Cup Spotlight To Advance Its Robotics Future
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 05: A Hyundai robot performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 05, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Maddie Meyer - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images The Hyundai Motor Company used one of the world’s largest sporting stages to showcase its…
04 Jul 2026
iPhone 18 Pro Strategy Tests Premium Brand Loyalty
A consumer passes in front of a billboard displaying Apple's newly launched iPhone 17 Pro (Photo by Izhar Khan/Getty Images) Getty Images When Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launches on September 9, it will be more expensive than last year’s model.
04 Jul 2026
Washington Should Take OpenAI’s Equity Offer
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Alaska converted its oil windfall into a permanent fund that now holds roughly $91 billion and pays every resident an annual dividend — a model Sam Altman has proposed for the AI industry.
03 Jul 2026
Apple Loop: iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Order Dates, New iPad Pro Details, iPhone 16e Special Offers
Close up of the hands of a person unboxing a brand new iPhone 16e. (Photo by: Nano Calvo/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Taking a look back at this week’s news and headlines from across the Apple world, including iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders and release dates, Apple facing significant data leak, iOS 27 goes public, new iPad Pro and…
02 Jul 2026
Boston Dynamics’ New Atlas Humanoid Robot: ‘Order Of Magnitude’ Simpler
Boston Dynamics's new Atlas robot is kicking soccer balls like a World Cup athlete. But it's also much simpler — and cheaper — to make than before.
