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Consider this scenario: you’ve been invited to a family member’s or friend’s graduation ceremony, and as the graduates enter in their caps and gowns, you notice something that attracts your attention. A humanoid robot strides confidently across the stage to accept its certificate. It sounds like something out of a science fiction or fantasy novel, doesn’t it? It isn’t. On July 1, at the 25th Shuangshi High School graduation in Fujian, a robot named Shuang Shuang (meaning “Bright”) marched to the stage holding an empty tote bag. Shuang Shuang took up position in front of the podium, where members of…

In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, another bold step has been taken as xAI Grok 4 is officially live. The launch was announced during a late-night livestream on Wednesday (July 9), where Elon Musk called the Grok 4 “the smartest AI in the world.” For months the public has been getting teasers about Grok 4, and it’s finally here. This release is a big step forward for Musk’s AI project and opens the door to a new chapter in the AI race, which is getting more and more competitive. Designed to rival models from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic,…

The artificial intelligence market is currently a growing, immersive, and essential one. As AI increasingly permeates our daily lives, tech leaders are striving to establish a substantial presence in the market by presenting the “next big” AI innovation. To achieve this, working with the brightest minds in the AI field is required, and most of these brilliant minds are already working with well-known companies. However, this doesn’t seem to derail Zuckerberg, who is determined to lure top-tier talent from OpenAI, the pioneers behind ChatGPT, to secure top talent for the newly created Superintelligence Labs.  For months rumors have circulated, with…

The UK aims to build a truly circular economy, reducing, reusing, and recycling waste (the three Rs) while achieving climate and net-zero goals cost-effectively. A key player in this endeavor is Tetra Pak, a global leader in food and beverage processing, packaging, and distribution. Tetra Pak is going beyond making cartons that preserve the nutritional value and taste of packaged food; its collaboration with the UK is to revolutionize how those cartons and other valuable materials are recycled with the aid of AI. This move is giving a glimpse into the future where machines adapt, learn, and significantly improve the…

NVIDIA, a leading force in the AI chip landscape, has set a new record in the tech world. On Thursday, July 3, Nvidia became the most valuable company in the world with a market capitalization of $3.92 trillion, surpassing Apple’s record closing value of $3.915 trillion for December 26, 2025. While NVIDIA had previously topped both Apple and Microsoft, briefly, in market capitalization, this is the first time where the difference between the three companies has been consistent and sustained. On June 18, 2024, NVIDIA surpassed Microsoft and Apple with a market cap of $3.3 trillion, lasting one day. In…

Thinking Machines Lab, a cutting-edge AI startup, has got Silicon Valley and the global AI landscape buzzing with its record-breaking $2 billion seed funding it raised during its first funding round held on June 21, 2025. The amount raised is the first of its kind, especially for AI startups. This monumental raise is more than a funding round; it is the beginning of a new era of competition in the generative AI arms race, with key players betting big on what could be the next OpenAI or Anthropic. About Thinking Machines Lab Thinking Machines Lab was founded in February 2025…

As Q2 of 2025 slowly draws to a close, Silicon Valley has experienced a wave of venture capital, particularly in AI and autonomous systems. Let’s take a look at the most funded start-ups and why it matters for tech, growth, and innovation. Thinking Machines Lab is an artificial intelligence research and product company established by Mira Murati, the former chief technology officer of OpenAI. The public benefit corporation (PBC) located in San Francisco was established in February 2025. On June 21, Thinking Machines Lab raised a record-breaking $2 billion seed funding round, valuing the company at $10 billion. The amount…

DStv, the flagship satellite television service from MultiChoice, is reportedly testing weekly subscription plans as a flexible alternative to its traditional monthly model amid economic challenges across sub-Saharan Africa. The news, initially reported by various media outlets and eventually confirmed by MultiChoice Group CEO Calvo Mawela, signifies a proactive approach by the entertainment giant to adapt to the evolving economic realities of its key markets. Why DStv Needs a New Playbook Rising inflation and fluctuating currency rates significantly affect consumer budgets in Nigeria (DStv’s biggest client) and other key markets in sub-Saharan Africa. Inflation in Nigeria is currently hovering around…

In a startling development that sounds straight out of a spy thriller, cybersecurity experts have unveiled a cutting-edge threat called “SmartAttack,” a novel cyberattack technique using smartwatches to breach air-gapped systems, typically considered impenetrable because they are physically isolated from any network. SmartAttack is a novel data exfiltration technique developed by Dr. Mordechai Guri of Ben-Gurion University of Negev, known for its strong cybersecurity research. It demonstrates a side-channel technique that uses the inertial measurement unit (IMU), specifically the accelerometer and gyroscope (both sensors) found in a smartwatch. What is SmartAttack? Air-gapped Systems To understand how SmartAttack works, we must…

The future of urban transportation officially accelerated following Tesla’s launch of its Robotaxi on Sunday, June 22, in Austin, Texas. The pivotal move made by the electric vehicle and AI pioneer marks a significant milestone in the company’s ambitious autonomous push, transforming the way residents in Austin and eventually the rest of the world navigate their cities. What happened on launch day? The launch took place on June 22, and starting from 6 a.m., 10 Model Y Robotaxis began roaming a carefully geofenced zone in Austin. According to TechCrunch, in the previous week, Tesla had sent early-access invitations to vetted…