A dedicated fan has created a working robot version of Rocky, the beloved alien character from Andy Weir’s science-fiction novel, "Project Hail Mary." Leviathan Engineering recently showcased the tabletop robot, which can talk and give fist bumps.

Some schools and universities affected by an April cyberattack on the educational tool Canvas have reached out to the hacking group responsible, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday. Their aim is to prevent the release of stolen student data. Credit: UNSPLASH The hacking group ShinyHunters, known for data theft and extortion, claimed responsibility for the breach in a website post. It stated roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data was stolen from nearly 9,000 school

Alibaba is preparing to unveil the integration of its artificial intelligence platform, Qwen, with the online marketplace Taobao, a move reportedly slated for 2026, according to a source familiar with the decision. This strategic move aims to transform shopping experiences by driving consumer interactions through conversations rather than traditional keyword searches.

South Korean technology firm Samsung Electronics has ceased sales of all home appliance products in mainland China. This strategic move follows dwindling market share amid intense competition from domestic rivals and an accelerating pivot towards more profitable semiconductor operations.

OpenAI is set to introduce three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, May 7, 2026, which are designed to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real time. The launch of the application programming interface (API) moves the ChatGPT-maker beyond transcription and chat, toward agents that can listen, translate, and act during live conversations.

TechTuber Soda Baka constructed a colossal PC tower large enough for a human to work and play inside; the TechTuber posed within, making it appear as if a figurine was inside the RGB-lit structure. The build was influenced by Baka’s little cousin being barked at by his mom, 'You play computer games all day, why don’t you just live in a computer!' or something similar.

DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, could achieve a valuation of up to USD 50 billion in its initial fundraising effort. This move marks a significant shift from its long-standing strategy of declining external investment.

Anthropic has reached an agreement to utilise computing resources from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, marking a détente with its former critic. This deal provides a significant boost for both companies in the highly competitive artificial intelligence race.

Cities and technology companies across China are building massive artificial intelligence (AI) computing clusters, aiming to accelerate model training, reduce costs, and broaden AI adoption. These facilities, often linking 10,000 or more AI accelerator chips, have emerged as a new form of infrastructure over the past two years. Credit: UNSPLASH These powerful clusters function as supercomputers, integrating high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and advanced storag

A top Google scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals such as OpenAI risked exposing users' private information. This marks the strongest criticism yet in the ongoing dispute over Google's business model.

Creator Bu successfully developed and flew what is positioned to be the world smallest manned jet aircraft This independent engineering project challenged a 25-year record previously held by the BD-5J microjet

China and Indonesia have launched a new cross-border QR payment system. This initiative represents a step in Beijing’s drive to build a regional digital payments network. It aims to internationalise the yuan and reduce reliance on the USD.