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A joint demonstration with Waseda University illustrates how a highly responsive robotic fingernail autonomously lifts a playing card—a skill acquired by observing and learning from a human operator. Source: XELA Robotics XELA Robotics Co. is set to showcase its newest tactile sensing advancements at three upcoming events in May and June 2026, beginning with the Robotics Summit & Expo in Boston this week. The company will present a range of updates and hands-on demos covering new sensor hardware, enhanced software, and broader compatibility with top robotic platforms. Key Technologies on Display at the Robotics Summit Robotic fingertip with integrated nail:…

Jack Wallen/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysOllama is a simple, locally-run AI tool that’s surprisingly powerful.This app offers advantages you might not expect.On top of being free and private, it’s open-source as well.Ollama may not be a major name in the AI world, but it deserves far more attention than it gets. This downloadable AI solution provides several perks that services like ChatGPT simply can’t match, and those perks are precisely why I’ve abandoned traditional platforms for good.I’ve written about Ollama many times over the past year, so I figured it was the right…

HONG KONG, May 26, 2026 — Luffa AI, a pioneering company blending Web3 and artificial intelligence, has secured a strategic equity investment from GoFintech Quantum Innovation Limited, a publicly traded firm in Hong Kong (Stock Code: 00290.HK). The deal sets Luffa AI’s valuation at US$220 million. The partners will pursue extensive collaboration in artificial intelligence, quantum security, blockchain, and compliance-driven fintech to co-develop cutting-edge solutions at the intersection of AI and quantum blockchain finance.Today’s internet suffers from major fragmentation: user identities are isolated and platform-controlled, AI agents lack self-sovereign identities and execution tools, value and payments are trapped in walled…

Protecting software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications is challenging because traditional security measures aren’t built for this environment. The core problem is that users don’t own the software, which typically runs on external infrastructure. Conventional security tools are designed for software the user owns and operates on their own systems. While SaaS providers try to enforce security within their platforms, they cannot dictate how customers use their applications. Usage patterns differ across users and are primarily shaped by how each app is set up. This setup configuration is the sole built-in security option for SaaS users, and incorrect configurations remain the leading and…

Published on May 26, 2026 by Jonah Kowall, Jaeger Project Maintainer Featured CNCF projects in this article Modern software systems are becoming increasingly complex, and the tools we use to monitor them must evolve alongside them. When microservices became mainstream, distributed tracing emerged as an essential practice. Jaeger quickly became a go-to solution for engineers trying to make sense of these dispersed architectures. Today, as companies begin deploying generative AI applications and autonomous agents into live environments, the demands on tracing are transforming once more. Tracing an AI agent’s journey now involves following processes like prompt assembly, pulling data from…

pros and cons Pros Remarkably slim and lightweightCharges two devices at the same timeStays cool even under heavy use Cons Aluminum and glass build isn’t very durable Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.A wide range of “MagSafe” magnetic wireless battery packs are available today. Some perform well, while others fall short in various ways. Occasionally, certain products clearly outshine the competition. These standout packs are carefully constructed with quality materials and assembled with attention to detail.Also: I plug in a $4 router reboot timer, and it’s made my internet reliably fasterThe Momax Q.Mag X is one…

AI systems that can act on their own are starting to leave the digital world and enter real-world settings like warehouses, delivery routes, and public areas. This shift is raising questions about whether today’s AI regulations are equipped to handle systems that function in physical spaces.So far, most AI governance efforts have centered on digital risks, such as biased outputs, false information, and harmful online content. But AI systems that interact with the physical world introduce new dangers, where malfunctions could damage property, disrupt infrastructure, or put people’s safety at risk.On May 20, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority released version…

In April, the artificial-intelligence firm Anthropic announced it had developed an AI model too dangerous to be released to the public. The company, headquartered in San Francisco, California, said its Claude Mythos model was so advanced that it had exposed vulnerabilities in every major operating system and web browser in use today. “The fallout — for economies, public safety, and national security — could be devastating,” the company warned in a blog post about Project Glasswing, its name for the restricted release of the model to approximately 50 carefully screened organizations.This decision signals a shift toward confidential, cutting-edge AI research…

Pi Coin’s price is edging closer to a new all-time low as a bearish chart pattern continues to weigh on the token, with support barely holding beneath the current level. Three separate indicators—covering capital flows, social engagement, and smart money positioning—have all turned negative as the token tests its most critical support level since February. Head and Shoulders Pattern Emerges as CMF Signals Capital Outflow The PI/USDT daily chart reveals a Head and Shoulders formation, a well-known bearish reversal pattern. This structure consists of a higher peak (the head) surrounded by two lower peaks (the shoulders), with a horizontal neckline…

I’d be happy to help paraphrase this article while preserving its HTML structure. Here’s the rewritten version: AI has evolved beyond being just a tech narrative. For the government, it’s now simultaneously a matter of budgets, personnel planning, and purchasing decisions. The clearest indicator emerges from the marketplace, not the buzz. A recent study by Ryan Stevens from Ramp analyzed company payment data and discovered that among the most heavily impacted firms, every $1 reduction in spending on online labor platforms translated to about three cents in additional AI model investment by Q3 2025. That’s a striking proportion. It indicates…