Germanyβs Neura Robotics Hits $7B Valuation, Plans to Build 6,000 Humanoid Robots in 2026 eWeek By: David Curry 11 June 2026 at 17:12 Neura Robotics raised up to $1.4 billion as the German startup tries to scale humanoid robots and physical AI against China and US rivals.
XPENG CEO Leads Humanoid Robot Push as Mass Production Nears eWeek By: Aminu Abdullahi 11 June 2026 at 15:35 XPENG CEO He Xiaopeng will personally lead the robotics unit as the company pushes IRON humanoid robots toward mass production.
Apple Intelligence Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide in 2026 eWeek By: Fiona Jackson 10 June 2026 at 22:41 Apple Intelligence brings generative AI to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Learn how it works, key features, supported devices, and how it compares to rivals.
Chinaβs UBTECH Opens Preorders for Lifelike Humanoid Robot Companions eWeek By: Joseph Chisom Ofonagoro 10 June 2026 at 18:44 UBTECH has opened preorders for UWORLD U1 household humanoid robots, with final pricing due June 30 and shipments expected in September.
Pentagon Blacklist Hits China AI Giants Alibaba, Baidu, and Unitree eWeek By: Liz Ticong 10 June 2026 at 18:00 Pentagon blacklist names Alibaba, Baidu, and Unitree as Chinese military companies, cutting the AI and robotics firms off from US defense contracts.