Dexterous manipulation remains one of the biggest barriers keeping robots from successfully tackling a wide range of everyday tasks. A sense of touch could be the key, but a lack of quality data has held back progress. This is now starting to change as academic labs and startups race to build new…
The global robotaxi market — physical AI’s first commercial breakthrough — is projected to reach $400 billion by 2035, with over 6 million commercial vehicles in operation as driverless fleets are already moving people through some of the world’s busiest and most complex streets. Deploying a…
Second-life battery energy storage system (BESS) firms B2U, Moment and Rebaba are advancing project operations in Texas, US compliance, and new financing in Europe, respectively.
We look at the iron-air battery technology of startup Ore Energy, including how it works and technology developments it is pursuing after a recent US$43 million fundraise.
Clean energy scored a rare win in Ohio last month when state regulators unanimously approved a permit for 149 megawatts of solar and 149 MW of battery storage at the Hamden Energy site in Vinton County, located in the southeast quadrant of the state. In contrast to most of the state’s solar…
The Trump administration’s vaguely worded executive order on grid cybersecurity threatens to slow down the booming U.S. energy storage market . The order, issued late last month, declares a national security emergency over the risk that foreign-made technologies could be used to hack into and…
Today, we're announcing that Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) is now available in the Asia Pacific (Osaka), Asia Pacific (Taipei), Europe (Spain), and Israel (Tel Aviv) Regions. This expansion provides more options to leverage the scale and flexibility of AWS for running your VMware…
American drone pilots are already feeling the impact of Washington’s crackdown on Chinese drones. Thanks to existing restrictions, DJI’s latest Lito series still isn’t officially available in the US. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering rules that could affect future…
As governments, utilities, and critical infrastructure operators increasingly demand tighter control over where their drone data lives, DJI has been steadily expanding a version of its enterprise software that never relies on the public cloud. more…
The venture-capital-style returns once available in Australia have disappeared, according to panellists at the Battery Asset Management Summit Australia 2026.
The global battery energy storage market is entering a new phase, with shifting cell prices, intensifying competition and rapid international expansion reshaping the supplier landscape.
Trade association Energy Storage Canada (ESC) has recommended establishing a Distributed Reliability Track for behind-the-meter (BTM) and distribution-connected energy storage in Ontario.
The future of cargo delivery may have just taken a significant leap forward. California-based Elroy Air says it has successfully completed the first fully autonomous, uncrewed flights authorized under the Federal Aviation Administration’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), marking a milestone…
Compact drones continue to dominate the consumer market, and Potensic is using IFA 2026 to show why its latest model deserves a spot on buyers’ shortlists. The drone maker has returned to the annual Berlin technology show for the third consecutive year, putting the spotlight squarely on its Atom 3…
As autonomous drones transition from pilot projects to everyday business tools, one of the industry’s biggest virtual events is set to showcase how organizations are making that shift at scale. more…
Sony has expanded its wireless headphone range with the WH-1000XM4C, WH-CH730N and WH-CH530, covering premium, mid-range and entry-level segments. The WH-1000XM4C gets refreshed sound tuning and a 10-band equaliser, while the WH-CH730N combines ANC with improved call quality and a foldable design…
Oppo has launched the A7 Pro in China in three colour options. It has a 6.57-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM. Oppo A7 Pro has an 8,000mAh battery that supports 45W SuperVOOC Flash Charge. It has a…
A new wave of cell price hikes is sweeping the battery energy storage industry. Major manufacturers have initiated price increases, with smaller producers quickly following suit.
As the battery storage industry matures through competition and scale, a significant push for efficiency is coming, writes Dr Kai-Philipp Kairies, CEO and co-founder of ACCURE Battery Intelligence.
As climate change intensifies, communities around the country are looking for ways to better prepare for extreme weather, from ice storms to heat waves. In Roanoke, Virginia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, that starts with the schools. For years, the Roanoke City Public Schools district has…