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Alibaba's $100M Investment Fuels X Square Robot's Push For Embodied AI, Global Sales, And Next-Gen Humanoids

X Square Robot, a Shenzhen-based humanoid startup, secured approximately $100 million in funding led by Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) through Alibaba Cloud in a deal that strengthens the company's expansion in the robotics market.

Benzinga

Activision doubles down on Call of Duty skins problem, makes Black Ops 7 skins less goofy "after receiving community feedback specifically related to the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition"

Three exclusive Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 skins are getting changed

GamesRadar

I asked appliance experts why my robot mop leaves streaks on my floor — here's what I've been doing wrong

Does your robot mop leave streaks after cleaning? Here are our top tips for getting the most out of it without creating more work.

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4 Years Later, Apple TV+ Has Made A Daring Change To Its Biggest Sci-Fi Epic

The 'Foundation' Season 3 finale sees the apparent demise of several characters. Will anything ever be the same?

Inverse

I have mixed feelings about Call of Duty's 'Carry Forward' policy, but I'm glad Treyarch changed up this operator skin

Treyarch reworks a preorder skin for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 to be more horrifying after fans complained.

Windows Central

The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – review roundup

The Naked Light by Bridget Collins; Exiles by Mason Coile; Alchemised by SenLinYu; Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei; Big Time by Jordan Prosser

The Guardian - UK

Duke of Sussex makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Harry and a team from his Invictus Games Foundation are set to outline new plans to help rehabilitate the wounded, the Guardian said.

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Japan begins robot trials in 7-Eleven amid massive worker shortage

Autonomous machines will stack shelves and clean windows in Tokyo convenience store

The Independent UK

Narwal’s new robot vacuum has the most hygienic track-style mop I’ve ever seen

Narwal takes on Roborock with new robot vacuum-mop hybrid

Turbo-charged robotic sperm are the future of infertility treatments, scientists say

The sperm bots could be used to treat infertility-causing conditions, including uterine cancer and endometriosis

The Independent UK

I visited the Dyson Demo Store in Berlin – these are the 3 new launches I loved the most

Dyson’s latest vacuum cleaner line-up could be its best yet

Spacecraft launcher named for robot in 'Interstellar' could help us reach another star system. Here's how

A new low-cost concept for interstellar travel combines solar power with a slingshot, but it would take a long time to reach the stars.

Space

ISS astronaut Jonny Kim says controlling robots on Earth felt like playing video games: 'This demo brought me right back'

The only problem with being an astronaut? Less time for video gaming.

Space

This Ecovacs robot vacuum might be the best we’ve seen – thanks to its clever new charging system

It's completely jam packed with features

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Top 5 robot vacuums of IFA 2025: the biggest swings in autonomous cleaning

The future of robot vacuums are here. Meet the movers and shakers of IFA 2025.

Tom’s Guide

The Sunseeker X3 Plus robot lawnmower has been trimming my yard all summer - 3 things I like and 1 I don't

A good option for smaller lawns.

Tom’s Guide

Narwal's new robot vacuum can deep clean and get under your furniture thanks to its low-profile design

Narwal Flow may be a low-profile robot mop-vac but it's built for deep cleaning — debuting at IFA 2025.

Benzinga

Medtronic's Hugo Robotic System Achieves 100% Success Rate In Hernia Repair Trial

Medtronic PLC (NYSE:MDT) released on Thursday results from the Enable Hernia Repair clinical study evaluating the performance of the Hugo robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system in inguinal and ventral hernia repair procedures.

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Ross Gerber Slams 'Pathetic' Robotics Push, Says 'Make Me A Flying Car:' 'Trillions Invested For This…'

Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber has slammed the tech industry's robotics push as more companies unveil humanoid robot prototypes.

Roborock’s beefy new range now includes robot lawn mowers alongside robot vacuums, a brilliant upright steam cleaner and more

There are lots of party tricks amongst the new crop of home appliances, with all-wheel-drive lawn mowers and vacs with robotic arms top of the list

Space

'Foundation' Season 3: Who are the robot-worshipping cult members of The Inheritance?

These devoted followers in Mycogen might be the true outliers of the Seldon Plan.

Tom’s Guide

3i debuts at IFA 2025 with impressive ultra-compact robot vacuums and world-first designs

3i debuts its range of ultra-compact robot vacuums that promises to be small yet mighty.

Tom’s Guide

Yes, this robot vacuum has legs and can climb stairs — this is a game-changer for easy cleaning

The Dreame Bionic QuadTrack Stair Climbing System is here, and it's can climb stairs almost as quickly as me.

Tom’s Guide

Roborock’s brand new Qrevo Curv 2 Pro is the robot vacuum to watch — here’s why

Roborock’s Qrevo Curv 2 Pro debuts at IFA 2025 with 25,000Pa suction, retractable LiDAR and smart carpet lift.

Tom’s Guide

New Ecovacs robot vacuum charges in minutes and climbs where others can't — say hello to faster cleaning

This high-end robot vacuum features a self-emptying base that eliminates the need for bags.

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