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Pemba the Climbing Robot Conquers Ecuador’s Chimborazo, Eyes Everest Next
June 22, 2026 – A humanoid robot named Pemba has made history by becoming the first of its kind to summit a peak above 6,000 meters, reaching an elevation of 6,200 meters on Ecuador’s Chimborazo volcano on June 5. Developed by U.S. startup Geologic Dome, Pemba is a heavily modified version of Unitree’s G1 humanoid…
Samsung’s Chip Division Confirms Full-Year Loss as Profit Remains Out of Reach
June 18, 2026 – Samsung’s Device Solutions division is bracing for a full-year operating loss of between 2 trillion and 3 trillion won, even after posting record-high revenue in the first quarter, according to Park Yong-in, head of the System LSI team. Speaking at a management briefing held today, Park acknowledged that shifting market dynamics…
Google Eyes Chinese DRAM: Report Says It’s in Talks to Buy Memory Chips from CXMT
June 18, 2026 – Google is reportedly in talks to source DRAM chips from China’s CXMT, with the claim coming directly from CEO Sundar Pichai, according to industry insiders. The move comes amid a global memory shortage that has stretched Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron to their limits. As the fourth-largest DRAM producer worldwide, CXMT…
Pizza Hut Sold: Yum China Snaps Up Full Ownership of Mainland Operations for $1.2 Billion
June 17, 2026 – Yum Brands Inc. officially announced late Monday evening that it has inked a definitive agreement to divest its entire global Pizza Hut business for a total consideration of $2.7 billion, structured across two separate transactions slated to close by the third quarter of 2026. Under the deal, private equity firm LongRange…
SK Hynix Bucks Korea’s Hiring Slowdown With Biggest Chip Sector Job Gains
June 15, 2026 – The global AI boom is reshaping the semiconductor workforce, with SK Hynix emerging as a rare hiring bright spot in South Korea’s otherwise sluggish job market. The memory chipmaker added over 2,100 employees last year, pushing its total headcount to 34,549 by the end of 2025 — a sharp contrast to…
Google Turns to Samsung’s 2nm Process for Next-Gen AI Chip Amid Foundry Capacity Crunch
June 12, 2026 – Google is poised to diversify its chip manufacturing strategy by tapping Samsung Electronics for a slice of its next-generation AI processor production, marking a significant shift away from relying solely on TSMC. According to sources familiar with the matter, Samsung’s 2nm process node has been earmarked to produce select components of…
Rice Joins Xiaomi: Arsenal’s Declan Rice Named YU7 Experience Ambassador
June 12, 2026 – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the summer is all about football — and tech brands are eager to ride the wave. Xiaomi Auto has just unveiled its latest brand move: Declan Rice, the Arsenal midfielder and England vice-captain, is now an…
Agibot Unveils Lingxi X2 EDU: An Open Humanoid Robot Built for Research, Training, and Competition
June 11, 2026 – Agibot has launched the Lingxi X2 EDU edition, a purpose-built humanoid robot platform designed specifically for academic research, engineering training, and competitive robotics development. Dubbed the “Everyone Can Build” version, the robot emphasizes openness above all else. Users can swap between grippers, simulated hands, and even fist-shaped end effectors to suit…
Porsche CEO Rules Out All-Electric 911: “The Soul Stays Combustion”
June 11, 2026 – Porsche will not be electrifying its iconic 911 sports car, CEO Michael Leiters confirmed at a recent media event, affirming the model’s future will remain firmly rooted in combustion and hybrid powertrains. The decision underscores the deep cultural significance of the 911 within Porsche’s DNA. Its signature flat-six turbocharged engine has…
Apple’s macOS Golden Gate Boosts AirDrop Speeds by 80% in Major WWDC 2026 Reveal
June 9, 2026 – Apple officially unveiled macOS Golden Gate at WWDC 2026, marking a substantial leap forward for the desktop platform in both performance and AI integration. The headline numbers are striking. Apple claims iPhone and iPad apps now launch up to 30% faster on Mac, while photo library browsing has been accelerated by…