The accelerating convergence of artificial intelligence and physical robotics is no longer a distant vision of the future—it is here now. In early 2025, Google DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics 1.5, a milestone in AI-driven physical automation that represents a significant leap forward in bringing intelligent agents into the real world. As outlined in DeepMind’s official…

As artificial intelligence accelerates toward frontier capabilities, concerns around safety, transparency, and control grow in tandem. The most advanced AI systems—often categorized as “frontier models”—have crossed thresholds in generalized capabilities that now demand new levels of oversight and responsibility. In response, DeepMind, a subsidiary of Alphabet and one of the pivotal players in AI development,…

China’s semiconductor ambitions took another crucial step forward in 2025 with reports that Shanghai-based foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) is testing domestically manufactured deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography equipment developed by Sicarrier, an affiliate of Chinese optical giant SIAC. As first reported by TrendForce on September 17, 2025, this development signals a strategic inflection point…

Women’s sports have emerged as a dominant cultural force, capturing the hearts and screens of millions globally. Yet, despite record-breaking engagement metrics and rising fandom, women’s sports remain significantly undervalued by investors, media companies, and advertisers. This misalignment between market demand and capital investment has not only stifled growth but represents one of the greatest…

In early 2025, during a speech at a future-of-work conference, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan echoed an idea increasingly gaining traction among tech visionaries and economists alike: artificial intelligence (AI), when harnessed effectively, could make a three-day workweek not just possible but sustainable. This sentiment aligns with statements from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Microsoft co-founder…

At the heart of today’s AI revolution lies a growing unease that rarely makes headlines: platform ransom. For startup founders, especially those building applications that ride on top of large tech ecosystems, platform dependencies can quickly morph from collaborative opportunities into existential threats. The idea that a startup’s survival hinges on the unpredictable policies, pricing,…