Scientists in South Korea have developed experimental contact lenses that appeared to improve depression-like behaviour in mice. The lenses are designed to send electrical signals through the retina into brain regions linked to mood.

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are developing their own smart-driving chips, making custom silicon a key element in the country's competitive automotive market. This strategy aims to give carmakers more control over computing hardware while reducing dependence on external suppliers.

Chinese artificial intelligence models are leading the global technology race, even in key US allied countries, according to a new poll by London-based consultancy Public First. However, the survey also revealed that China lags significantly in trust regarding its AI models.

A new materials laboratory, established through a collaboration between the National University of Singapore and the University of Toronto, is now operational. This facility aims to expedite the creation of recipes for next-generation semiconductor chips and affordable clean hydrogen, moving these technologies closer to real-world application. The laboratory intends to bridge the gap between academic findings and industrial manufacture.

Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics, which traffic-safety researchers describe as misleading marketing, to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands while seeking European approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. This comes as the electric vehicle (EV) maker aims to regain market share in the region.

China has achieved a significant breakthrough in producing an ultra-pure form of silicon, a critical material for building silicon-based quantum computers. This development marks an acceleration of Beijing’s drive to reduce reliance on foreign technology in strategic areas, amidst global competition over advanced technology fabrication. Credit: CNNC WEIBO State-owned nuclear giant China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced that one of its research institutes had succ

According to Reuters, Microsoft faces legal action from shareholders, who allege the technology company defrauded them and inflated its share price. The plaintiffs claim Microsoft failed to disclose a deceleration in its Azure cloud business expansion. They also assert the organisation neglected to reveal the necessity of spending billions of USD on artificial intelligence infrastructure. This proposed class action represents a significant challenge to the firm's recent finan

The United Kingdom will ban children under 16 from using various social media applications, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. This measure aims to protect young people from harmful online content and excessive screen time. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the government's intentions, stating that the ban is expected to become effective early the following year.

A modified Lynx S10, a four-legged robot, has successfully walked across Arctic Ocean ice floes. This achievement marks the first time a quadruped platform has demonstrated mobility in one of Earth’s harshest environments. It shows that autonomous machines may one day perform hazardous fieldwork where human access is limited.

Shenzhen-based robotics company UBTECH achieved nearly 4,000 reservations for its newly launched U1 series consumer companion robot within 10 days of opening pre-orders. Total deposits for the product have surpassed USD 1.4 million.

Anthropic is disabling its most advanced artificial intelligence models for all users. The company received an export control directive from the U.S. government to suspend access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals. Credit ANTHROPIC The government cited national security concerns regarding the directive. Anthropic stated the government believes a method exists to bypass safeguards that would prevent Fable 5 from identifying software vulnerabilities. This directi

UBTECH has introduced a new consumer brand, UWORLD, featuring the U1 series of humanoid robots designed for home settings. The company leveraged engineering experience from industrial applications to develop these machines for emotional engagement. Credit: UBTECH The U1 series includes two models, one standing 183 cm tall and another measuring 168 cm. These robots feature silicone exteriors, expressive facial features, and 88 degrees of freedom for coordinated movement. Each