Sony Joins AR Alliance to Advance Global AR Wearables Ecosystem
Sony has joined the AR Alliance as an associate member to help shape standards and accelerate innovation across the augmented reality wearable hardware ecosystem.
Manus Introduces Wide Research: AI Platform Spinning Up 100+ Agents
Manus AI launches Wide Research, an innovative multi-agent feature that runs over 100 AI agents in parallel to deliver instant, structured research results—redefining large-scale AI capabilities.
Chinese Humanoid Team Gears Up for World Robot Games in Beijing
The inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games will be held in Beijing from August 15–17, featuring China’s gold-winning T1 humanoid robots competing in soccer, dance, industrial tasks, and more.
Tesla’s Sales Crash in Europe as EV Rivals and Political Backlash Take Hold
Tesla’s July 2025 vehicle sales collapsed in several European markets—declining up to 86%—as competition from affordable EVs and CEO Elon Musk’s political controversies weigh on demand.
iPhone 17 Air Leak Reveals Ultra-Thin Design But with Under 3000 mAh Battery
A recent leak suggests the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will use a 2,800–2,900 mAh super-thin battery, reinforcing rumors of an ultra-slim design but sparking battery life concerns.
Microsoft Edge Gets New AI “Copilot Mode” for Browsing
Microsoft introduces Copilot Mode in Edge, an experimental AI-powered feature that lets users chat, search, and automate tasks directly in the browser for enhanced productivity.
Meta Plans $2B Asset Sale to Support AI Data Center Expansion
Meta will sell $2.04 billion in data center land and assets to external investors to help fund its AI infrastructure build-out, freeing capital while maintaining growth flexibility.
SpaceX Launches Crew-11 Mission to ISS with International Astronaut Team
SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew‑11 mission on August 1 with astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Japan headed to the ISS—marking a milestone in space diplomacy and extended mission durations.
Amazon Plans to Add AI Ads in Alexa+ Chats
Amazon is considering inserting AI-generated ads into Alexa+ multi-turn conversations, signaling a new monetization strategy as its generative AI assistant gains traction.