Sellafield Ltd is moving Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot dogs into routine operations for nuclear decommissioning. The mechanical quadrupeds, equipped with radiation sensors, are mapping hazardous areas and collecting data to minimize human exposure. This marks a major shift from trial to essential, eve
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has licensed high-voltage and low-voltage GaN technology from TSMC. The deal aims to accelerate VIS’s power GaN platform for data centers and automotive uses. Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2028.
Elon Musk is doubling down on his vision for “TeraFab,” a massive, integrated chip factory for Tesla. He claims it’s the only way to produce the 100 to 200 billion chips per year the company will need. The plan would see Tesla handle logic, memory, and packaging all under one roof.
Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund is rebalancing its portfolio as U.S. tech dominance grows. Its CEO admits the fund is structurally exposed to a potential AI bubble and is constrained from making big moves.
A coalition of European photonic chip companies is sounding the alarm. They say the EU’s lead in this critical tech is at risk without decisive action to scale manufacturing and compete globally.
China is pushing industrial parks to consume most of their own renewable energy. A new policy requires at least 60% of newly built wind and solar power to be used on-site, aiming to cut emissions and ease grid strain. This marks a strategic pivot towards localized, self-sufficient industrial energy.
Google DeepMind is partnering with Boston Dynamics to bring its Gemini AI to Hyundai’s automotive production lines. The trial will use the Atlas humanoid and Spot robots, aiming to improve their perception and task completion. This marks a major step in applying advanced AI models to real-world indu
In a Bloomberg interview, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro outlined a strategy to counter China’s control of critical minerals. The US is pursuing diplomatic agreements with allies like Japan and the UK to build alternative supply chains.
Samsung has wrapped up its probe into a user’s Galaxy Ring that swelled and got stuck. The company says a crack in the internal moulding was to blame, but the cause of the crack remains unknown. They insist it’s an isolated incident.
A joint venture led by Italian cable giant Prysmian has agreed to buy subsea telecom systems provider Xtera. The deal, valued at $65 million, is expected to close in early 2026 and signals a major push into the AI-driven cable market.
