The Download: China’s EV to humanoid robot pivot, and voice clone censorship
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. China’s electric vehicle giants are betting big on humanoid robots As the electric-vehicle war in China calms down, leaving a few established players to dominate the field…
China’s EV giants are betting big on humanoid robots
At the 2025 CCTV New Year Gala last month, a televised spectacle watched by over a billion viewers in China, 16 humanoid robots took the stage. Clad in vibrant floral print jackets, they took part in a signature element of northeastern China’s Yangko dance, twirling red handkerchiefs in unison with human dancers…
Mark Zuckerberg Displaces Bezos as Second Richest in the World
In 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has become the second richest in the world. Jeff Bezos has rarely not been richest or second richest in the world for the past 8 years. Meta announced its move into AI-powered humanoid robots. There is excitement around AI and robotics for Meta…
I Predict Humans Will Land on Mars by 2030
As I have posted, I am a top 8 predictor on Metaculus out of 34617 people according to Metaculus for baseline accuracy. I was asked by a commenter what my public prediction is for will humans land on Mars by 2030? Yes, I believe humans will land on Mars by 2030…
The Doomsday Clock vs. God’s Timing
The recent adjustment of the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight highlights growing concerns over global crises, including nuclear threats, climate change, and technological risks. However, from a biblical perspective, the true timeline of the world’s end is in God’s hands alone, and humanity’s only hope lies not in resetting a symbolic clock but…
Mouse study finds impaired cell development: Intermittent fasting could be unsafe for teenagers
A recent study reveals that age plays a significant role in the outcomes of intermittent fasting. Researchers discovered that chronic intermittent fasting disrupted the development of insulin-producing beta cells in young mice. The findings raise concerns about potential risks for humans, especially teenagers…
Trump’s funding freeze is wreaking havoc on climate science
Federal dollars have bankrolled some of humanity’s biggest breakthroughs. What happens when they disappear…
Figure AI is in talks to raise $1.5B at 15x its last valuation
Robotics startup Figure AI is raising $1.5 billion at a $39.5 billion valuation, a whopping 15 times higher than before. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only…
Apple might be building a humanoid robot, and I truly hope it looks like Steve Jobs
Fresh rumors of an Apple humanoid robot emerge but they seem about as likely as a Jobs Bot…