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When robots meet commercial reality

They look increasingly like us but humanoid robots still don't have much stamina.

Magnificent 7’s stock market dominance shows signs of cracking

For the first time since 2022, the majority of the Magnificent 7 tech giants in 2025 performed worse than the S&P 500 Index.

Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok over sexualised images

FILE PHOTO: xAI and Grok logos are seen in this illustration created on February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Trump sees AI’s economic promise, while dismissing potential threats

US President Donald Trump seemed unbothered by warnings that there could be a dark side to AI's expansion.

Addiction or companionship? Chinese AI chatbots come under government scrutiny

China’s cyberspace regulator has issued draft rules for AI services that provide “human-like” interactions.

Silicon Valley will eat its AI competitors in 2026

2026 will see a Darwinian thinning as a few AI winners continue selling while many weaker players get gobbled up by large technology firms.

From music to mind reading: AI start-ups bet on earbuds

Naqi Logix's Neural Earbuds are equipped with ultra-sensitive sensors that detect tiny movements.

US FDA to limit regulation of health and fitness wearables, commissioner says

The US FDA has issued new guidance to clarify its regulatory approach on wearable devices.

Israel approves upgrade to 4G mobile services for Palestinians in West Bank

Women look at a mobile phone screen in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, January 20, 2025. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

Creative appoints Sim Li Ern, nephew of late founder Sim Wong Hoo, as new CEO

Mr Sim Li Ern will take the reins from interim CEO Tan Jok Tin – who will also be stepping down from his role as executive chairman.

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