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Wednesday 22 April 2026

Skild AI acquires Zebra robotics unit to bolster warehouse automation play

Artificial intelligence robotics company Skild AI has acquired Zebra Technologies' robotics automation division, marking a strategic expansion into warehouse logistics automation....

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Allbirds outlines AI pivot backed by US$50 million financing, draws mixed reaction

Struggling footwear brand Allbirds has announced plans to pivot to artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, supported by a US$50 million convertible financing facility, as it exits...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI coding tool competition intensifies as SpaceX-Cursor deal, Google push, and Anthropic upgrades reshape industry

Competition in AI-powered software development tools is intensifying across major technology companies, with new acquisitions, internal restructuring, and product launches signaling...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Chinese carmakers face delays as global cybersecurity rules tighten

China has moved faster than any other country in rolling out smart, connected vehicles. But as its automakers push aggressively into overseas markets, they are running up against an...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Naver, TCS partner on AI and cloud in India during Korea-India summit

Naver has signed a strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in India, marking one of the cooperation...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

AI is turning cars into mobile living spaces, Taiwan's ARTC Chief says

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) accelerate, the global auto industry is transforming any in its history. Jheng-Jian Wang, chairman...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

China's humanoid robot makers eye RISC-V over Nvidia Jetson

At the second humanoid robot half-marathon held in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town), several "Linglong 2.0" humanoid robots powered by a RISC-V AI CPU —...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Amazon expands alliance with Anthropic as AI race shifts to computing power

While much of the public conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has centered on chatbots and consumer-facing tools, a quieter — and far more capital-intensive —...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

BYD seeks role in Europe's auto lobby as Chinese carmakers gain ground

On April 20, BYD formally applied to join the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) and has begun discussions with the group, according to foreign media reports. If...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Interview: How a Taiwanese startup convinced Tesla to open up its energy storage system

A green energy startup from Taiwan is heading to Silicon Valley with an unconventional argument: the most valuable layer in the energy transition may not be more solar panels, but...

Wednesday 22 April 2026

Apple's incoming CEO faces mounting pressure to close AI gap

Apple's planned leadership transition is placing artificial intelligence capability gaps at the center of the agenda for incoming chief executive John Ternus. The company has confirmed...

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Enflame tests IPO path with fast growth, Tencent reliance, and rising losses

Enflame is moving closer to a STAR Market listing, highlighting a central tension in China's AI chip sector: strong demand and rapid revenue growth have yet to translate into a sustainable...

Tuesday 21 April 2026

BYD reassesses Malaysia factory project as talks stall with the government

In August 2025, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD announced plans to build a completely knocked-down (CKD) assembly plant at the...

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Commentary: Honor's smartphone engineering enters robotics, testing Unitree's lead

At a humanoid robot half-marathon in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA or E-Town), Honor swept the top three positions...

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Taiwan's Turing Drive targets industrial markets as Robotaxi hype slows

While much of the world's attention remains fixed on robotaxis navigating open roads, David Shen, chief executive of Turing Drive, argues...

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