26th March 2026

New robot head pushes into the uncanny valley

An ultra-realistic humanoid robot head from a Chinese startup is blurring the line between machine and human expression, raising fresh questions about where the uncanny valley begins – and whether it may soon disappear.

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17th February 2026

NVIDIA claims 50x AI performance leap with Blackwell Ultra

New benchmark data indicate that NVIDIA's latest AI platform delivers up to 50 times greater inference efficiency than the previous generation. Large-scale deployment is expected through 2026 and 2027.

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7th February 2026

AI swarms could hijack democracy – without anyone noticing

A new study warns that coordinated swarms of AI-generated personas could quietly manipulate public opinion online, creating the illusion of widespread agreement.

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17th December 2025

New record for smallest fully autonomous robot

Researchers in the US have created the world's smallest fully programmable, autonomous robots, measuring just 200 x 300 x 50 micrometres.

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10th December 2025

Stopping the swarm: Inside the global race to defeat drones

A guest blog by Richard Fox.

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11th November 2025

Toyota reveals "Walk Me" walking chair

Toyota's new "Walk Me" robot aims to help those with disabilities navigate ramps and stairs using legs instead of wheels.

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27th October 2025

China unveils brain-like AI server that cuts power use by 90%

A refrigerator-sized computer unveiled in China could reshape how AI runs, offering supercomputer-level performance on a household power socket.

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13th October 2025

AI-generated voices now indistinguishable from real human voices

A new study has revealed that the average listener can no longer distinguish between deepfake voices and those of real human beings.

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10th October 2025

Figure 03: a next-generation humanoid robot

Figure 03, the latest humanoid from AI startup Figure, features major improvements in dexterity, perception, and design, bringing robots closer to everyday use.

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10th September 2025

World's first stair-climbing robot vacuum

Dreame's new Cyber X can tackle a major weakness of robot vacuums – the inability to clean multiple floors – with a dedicated stair-climbing module that promises whole-home convenience.

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18th July 2025

Walker 2 becomes first android to swap its own battery

UBTECH has unveiled its new Walker 2 humanoid robot, capable of replacing its own battery in just three minutes – autonomously and without human help.

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10th July 2025

Grok 4 brings ARC-AGI breakthrough closer

xAI's new model, Grok 4, has reached a major milestone in reasoning tasks, doubling the previous record on a key metric. Rapid gains suggest artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be closer than many thought.

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26th June 2025

Optical chip achieves 100-way parallel processing

A potentially revolutionary new processor uses light instead of electricity to do 100 calculations simultaneously, pointing the way to a future beyond the limits of Moore's Law.

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15th June 2025

London to host trials of AI-driven robotaxis

Uber and Wayve have announced plans to begin Level 4 autonomous vehicle trials on public roads in London, in what could be a major step towards fully driverless ride-hailing in the capital.

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25th May 2025

Veo 3 sets a new benchmark for AI video generation

Google DeepMind has unveiled Veo 3, a stunning leap forward in generative video AI. The company also announced upgrades to Gemini 2.5 Pro, its flagship language model.

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13th January 2025

UK aims to be "AI superpower"

The UK government has today announced a plan for using AI to boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer told reporters that AI "will drive incredible change" and pledged to make the UK a world leader in the technology.

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5th December 2024

Automated inspection of offshore wind farms

A new underwater robot could revolutionise how offshore wind farms are maintained.

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4th December 2024

Robot persuades other robots to "go home"

A robot in China recently convinced other robots to leave their posts and "go home" in an unscripted event. This viral video highlights both the potential and concerns surrounding autonomous machines.

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