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An engineer debugs robots at the factory of AgiBot, a leading robotics company specializing in embodied intelligence, on December 8, 2025 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Tang Yanjun/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)Tang Yanjun | China News Service | China News Service | Getty ImagesBillionaire Elon Musk has put humanoid robots in the spotlight this year, positioning them as central to Tesla’s valuation, which he thinks could hit tens of trillions of dollars. But Tesla is yet to sell its flagship humanoid robot Optimus.Instead, it’s likely a slew of Chinese companies that will beat Tesla to the punch and begin…

Pieverse teams up with United Stables to bring x402b protocol and gasless payments to BNB Chain, making AI transactions easier for Web3 users.

Dec 30, 2026Ravie LakshmananMalware / Cyber Espionage The Chinese hacking group known as Mustang Panda has leveraged a previously undocumented kernel-mode rootkit driver to deliver a new variant of backdoor dubbed TONESHELL in a cyber attack detected in mid-2025 targeting an unspecified entity in Asia. The findings come from Kaspersky, which observed the new backdoor variant in cyber espionage campaigns mounted by the hacking group targeting government organizations in Southeast and East Asia, primarily Myanmar and Thailand. “The driver file is signed with an old, stolen, or leaked digital certificate and registers as a minifilter driver on infected machines,” the…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world as we know it, with implications reaching far beyond mere automation of tasks. The emergence of AI technologies is enabling groundbreaking advances in various fields such as energy, transportation, biodiversity, and water management. As the challenges of climate change and resource depletion loom larger, the integration of AI into our systems is positioning us all toward a greener and smarter planet. In their recent study, Bibi and Yang delve into these revolutionary changes, suggesting that AI is pivotal in creating sustainable solutions for a myriad of critical global issues. The first area where…

Scientists have discovered two new subtypes of multiple sclerosis with the aid of artificial intelligence, paving the way for personalised treatments and better outcomes for patients.Millions of people have the disease globally – but treatments are mostly selected on the basis of symptoms, and may not be effective because they don’t target the underlying biology of the patient.Now, scientists have detected two new biological strands of MS using AI, a simple blood test and MRI scans. Experts said the “exciting” breakthrough could revolutionise treatment of the disease worldwide.In research involving 600 patients, led by University College London (UCL) and Queen…

After outperforming in 2025, can Alphabet’s stock do it again in 2026?

Europe 5G IoT Market Summary The Europe 5G IoT market is experiencing exponential growth, fueled by industrial automation initiatives, expanding private 5G deployments, and strong policy alignment with the EU’s Digital Decade, Green Deal, and secure connectivity strategies. As of 2025, the market is valued at USD 3.56 billion and is projected to reach USD 89.97 billion by 2033, growing at an exceptionally high CAGR of 49.72%. Market Snapshot (2025–2033) Current Market Value (2025): USD 3.56 billion Projected Market Value (2033): USD 89.97 billion Growth Velocity (CAGR): 49.72% Base Year Value (2024): USD 2.38 billion Primary Technology Segment: 5G New…

Meta has announced the acquisition of Manus, a company recognized for its advanced work in general-purpose AI agents. This move directly involves the Manus team, current users of its subscription service, and the broader Meta user base anticipating future AI integration. Manus’s AI agent, capable of handling research, automation, and complex workflows, has already processed over 147 trillion tokens and supported the creation of more than 80 million virtual computers. The technology enables end-to-end execution of tasks in real-world settings, targeting both individual users and enterprises needing scalable automation solutions.Excited to announce that @ManusAI has joined Meta to help us…

We’ve seen an intensely eventful 2025, with the rise of generative AI and beginnings of agentic AI, and a major cyberattack seemingly every other week. What could 2026 possibly hold for tech? The experts have shared their thoughts – let’s see what they have to say. We’ve split it into the following sections: AIAgentic AIDataLegislation and regulationCybersecuritySupply chainLeadershipOther AI Composable intelligence will replace monolithic AI The next frontier in AI/ML isn’t about building bigger models, it’s about making smaller ones work together. The rise of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and agentic frameworks will turn AI into a composable ecosystem of…

On December 19, New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) signed the Responsible AI Safety & Education (“RAISE”) Act into law, making New York the second