A humanoid robot in Beijing's Chaoyang District has reportedly achieved a new record for coffee production. The machine, part of a twenty four hour operation backed by JD.com, delivered 202 cups of coffee within a sixty minute period. This automated service functions without human baristas, offering drinks via a customer operated screen. Orders are deposited into a pickup compartment shortly after selection, typically within twenty five seconds.

DeepSeek recently open sourced DeepSeek Harness, identified by the command line interface dsh. This introduction quickly garnered significant attention, with GitHub stars surpassing 140,000 within days. Built upon the Cordis microkernel, the system positions every component, including the core agent loop, as a plugin. This design suggests DeepSeek's intention for Harness to become a baseboard for the emerging agent era, where a model combined with Harness forms an agent.

Alibaba Group Holding's new lightweight artificial intelligence model, Qwen3.8 27B, has reportedly matched larger near frontier rivals. This model operates effectively on common hardware, a development that has captured the attention of developers as local AI capabilities advance.

Nor Robotics has introduced Nori L3, a humanoid robot assembled in America, scheduled for delivery later this year at a price of USD 1,688. Founder Antonio Li stated his aim was to create the best robot available for under USD 2,000, making advanced physical artificial intelligence more widely available. Nori L3 features a wheeled base and 19 degrees of freedom.

Apple has announced a revised fee structure for digital transactions occurring outside its primary App Store within the European Union. The company stated this adjustment forms part of its ongoing efforts to adhere to the requirements of the European Union's Digital Markets Act. These new terms replace a previous, more intricate system.

OpenAI has released a specialised version of its ChatGPT chatbot, designated for minors, incorporating parental controls and improved security. According to Reuters, this development occurs as online platforms face increasing scrutiny regarding the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence chatbots. The new mode aims to address some of these concerns.

Tesla has informed its employees of preparations for the public introduction of its Cybercab vehicle, commencing with a deployment in Austin, Texas. Reports indicate this rollout could begin as soon as this month, according to information from individuals familiar with the company's plans. This autonomous vehicle, designed without traditional driver controls, is central to the vehicle manufacturer's broader robotaxi ambitions.

According to Reuters, an agreement has been formalised between ByteDance, the global technology organisation, and the Motion Picture Association. This accord serves to reinforce copyright protections specifically applied to the Chinese company's artificial intelligence (AI) video and image generation models. The signing of this pact occurs several months after the Hollywood trade group formally challenged ByteDance's operational procedures regarding the use of intellectual pr

According to Reuters, Alphabet's Google is set to acquire internal business data from the defunct Spirit Airlines for USD 10 million. The technology organisation intends to deploy this information for the refinement of existing products and the training of its artificial intelligence models. A U.S. bankruptcy judge is scheduled to review the proposed data sale. This transaction emerges from Spirit Airlines' broader liquidation efforts.

Feagine Robotics, an organisation, has unveiled Fi0, a cross-embodiment foundation model. This system aims to allow robots to retain task knowledge across machines with varying physical structures. The company also presented three new tendon-driven soft manipulators designed to test this concept, addressing robotics diversification beyond standard industrial applications.

European businesses are increasingly evaluating Chinese artificial intelligence systems. This assessment considers their role as a potential threat to the continent's technological sovereignty or as a practical tool for strengthening it. The debate centres on the balance between cost benefits and operational control.

Meta has commenced the trial of an optional Scam Alert feature for WhatsApp users. This protection, powered by a machine learning model operating directly on devices, follows a recent campaign of WhatsApp account access scams not requiring user passwords. The new system aims to provide warnings about potential fraudulent messages received from unknown contacts.