AI-generated short dramas featuring animals and absurd narratives are gaining massive traction across Asia and beyond, with millions of viewers tuning into micro-series on platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu. These dramas, often under a minute long, are captivating audiences with their over-the-top storytelling and unexpected twists.

Figure, a humanoid robot company, has seen its robot deliveries double each month for the last three months. This follows the shipment of approximately 150 units last year. Credit: FIGURE CEO Brett Adcock shared this data on Threads, though specific figures were not explicitly provided on the chart. Deductions suggest shipments may have reached around 60 units in Feb. 2026, 120 in Mar. 2026, and 240 in Apr. 2026. This growth indicates Figure is beginning to scale production o

Huawei plans to significantly increase investment in smart-driving research and development, committing more than USD 10 billion over the next five years to enhance computing power for training. The Chinese technology firm will invest 18 billion yuan, equivalent to USD 2.6 billion, globally in smart-driving R&D this year. Credit: HUAWEI This year's R&D investment includes 10 billion yuan, approximately USD 1.46 billion, specifically for computing power. Senior Vice President

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has adopted a cautious tone regarding the rollout of the company's fledgling robotaxi business, an update described by several Wall Street analysts as uncharacteristically downbeat. The expansion of Tesla’s autonomous ride-hailing operation is proceeding more slowly than previously outlined by Musk.

Chinese technology giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group are in discussions to invest in artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek. The startup is aiming to raise funding at a valuation exceeding USD 20 billion, according to a report from The Information.

Tesla announced a significant increase in its spending plans for 2026, projecting more than USD 25 billion in capital expenditures. CEO Elon Musk stated the investment would fund artificial intelligence, robotics, and chips, describing these moves as "well justified" for future revenue streams.

Food blogger Cai Nan has created a translucent fried chicken recipe, turning crispy wings into edible art. His nearly invisible fried chicken wings have gone viral online.

Chinese robot companies are shifting focus from performance showcases to practical applications in everyday life. A recent demonstration by X Square Robot highlighted humanoids performing household tasks, such as slowly picking up litter and sorting flower bouquets. This event signaled a deeper industry move toward proving value in messy, unpredictable home environments. Credit: X Square Robo Chief Executive Wang Qian of X Square Robot stated that while the hardware is largel

Microsoft has reduced the price of its video game subscription service and will no longer include future "Call of Duty" game releases on launch day, marking a significant strategy shift under new gaming boss Asha Sharma. Credit: MICROSOFT Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will now cost USD 22.99 a month, down from USD 29.99. PC Game Pass prices are also reduced to USD 13.99 monthly from USD 16.49, the software firm announced in a blog post. Microsoft had previously positioned subscript

Meta is installing new tracking software on computers used by its employees based in the U.S. The software aims to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes. This data will be used to train Meta’s artificial intelligence models, as part of an initiative to build AI agents capable of performing work tasks autonomously. Credit: UNSPLASH The tool, called Model Capability Initiative (MCI), will operate on work-related applications and websites. It will also take occasional