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EngineAI Robotics secures $200M Series B, pushes valuation past $1.4B
EngineAI Robotics Technology closed a $200M Series B round, lifting its valuation above 10 billion yuan (≈$1.4B). The financing was co‑led by Henan Investment Group’s Huirong Fund and Luxshare Precision, with participation from multiple state‑backed platforms and family offices. The capital will accelerate EngineAI’s regional expansion across China.
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Google integrated Apple’s AirDrop into Android’s Quick Share, starting with the Pixel 10 series in November 2025. The feature rolled out to the Pixel 9 line in February and to select Samsung Galaxy S26 and Z Fold 7 models in March‑April, requiring both devices to be set to “Everyone” mode. Compatibility remains limited to devices running Android 16 or One UI 8.5, but the list is expanding as manufacturers adopt the protocol.
Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 now includes a dynamic multi‑frame generation mode that automatically scales AI‑generated frames based on scene complexity. The feature, accessible through the Nvidia Control Panel, lets users target a specific FPS, reducing unnecessary frame generation and its associated latency....
HIVE Digital Technologies announced a fourfold expansion of its liquid‑cooled AI data‑center capacity, raising total critical IT load from 4 MW in Manitoba to 16.6 MW across Manitoba and British Columbia. The new colocation center in British Columbia adds 5 MW immediately, with...
AMD is expanding its share of the CPU and GPU market, bolstered by a $60 billion AI chip agreement with Meta, while Intel's revenue stalls despite a surge in its stock price above $60 as it pivots to AI‑focused foundry work...
Spot prices for 16 Gb DDR4 RAM fell 5% to $74.10, a modest dip after a 2,200% surge over the past year. The decline gives a brief reprieve to PC‑builder margins, yet analysts warn that supply constraints tied to AI demand...
Apple is set to launch its first foldable flagship, the iPhone Ultra, this September at roughly $2,000. The device features a liquid‑metal hinge with 3D‑printed components that keep the screen crease‑free while folding to a 9.5 mm thickness and unfolding to...
Macro: Apple targets $32bn TAM with MacBook Neo. Key factors: $499 ASP, $300–$800 segment, minimal cannibalization. Risk: low-margin mix and component cycles. Trading insight: Buy on pullbacks. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
120k+ ppl follow an account literally called 'AI Slop' here's why 2 sticks of RAM cost $900 https://t.co/vqpEQUSMKb
Meta unveiled the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta Blazer Optics and Scribe Optics, smart glasses that now prioritize prescription‑first fit. The devices feature slimmer frames, adjustable temple tips, flexible hinges and customizable nose pads for all‑day comfort. Technical upgrades include a six‑microphone...
Intel introduced the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus at a $300 launch price, positioning it as a value‑focused midrange contender. In direct testing against AMD’s Ryzen 7 9700X, the Intel chip delivered slightly higher gaming frame rates while costing $10 less. When performance...
Amkor Technology, a specialist in semiconductor packaging and testing, has surged 47% this year and is up nearly four‑fold over the past twelve months as AI‑driven demand spikes. The company benefits from $7 trillion in projected global data‑center spending by 2030...
PowerCube Semi has begun mass‑producing gallium‑oxide (Ga₂O₃) sensors for HL Mando, supplying the components since December 2023 under a 2023 development agreement. The sensors power HL Mando’s electric spark detection device, HAECHIE, which was unveiled at CES 2025 and can interrupt...
Nvidia’s RTX Neural Texture Compression (NTC) uses Tensor‑core AI inference to compress textures, delivering up to an 85% reduction in VRAM usage. The technology supports three DirectX 12 modes—Inference on Load, Sample, and Feedback—each balancing memory savings against runtime cost. Benchmarks...
XPENG announced a strategic partnership with Fuyao Group to mass‑produce an AI‑powered dimming privacy glass for its new GX flagship SUV. The glass, the world’s first privacy solution integrated with AI smart‑dimming technology, has entered mass production and delivery. XPENG...
EngineAI Robotics Technology Co. closed a $200 million Series B round, lifting its valuation above 10 billion yuan (≈$1.4 billion). The round was co‑led by Henan Investment Group’s Huirong Fund and Luxshare Precision, with participation from numerous state‑backed platforms and family offices. Henan plans...
