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Microsoft was recovering on Friday from an outage that began Thursday and disrupted services worldwide. The incident started with problems affecting Outlook email and Teams video conferencing, then spread to Microsoft cloud services for consumer and business email, files, and documents. Copilot AI t...
Baidu AI Cloud and Chinese technology firm 1011 will combine 1011’s simulation technology with Baidu AI Cloud’s computing infrastructure to develop a platform for simulation data production. The source article does not disclose a launch date, platform name, or further details about the planned work....
Dronecloud has introduced a free flight-notification service via its Dronecloud Fly app, simplifying the process for UK drone pilots. This service allows operators to check airspace restrictions, submit flight plans, and notify relevant authorities, streamlining preflight tasks into one platform. Th...
Microsoft is reportedly planning to reduce its number of neocloud partners as it focuses on key suppliers and its own data center expansion. This decision comes as the artificial intelligence market faces challenges, including rising borrowing costs and concerns over debt levels. Microsoft has worke...
Tencent Cloud has introduced a comprehensive multimodal data processing and model training stack aimed at enhancing embodied AI and autonomous driving capabilities. This initiative is significant as it addresses the growing demand for advanced AI solutions in robotics and self-driving technologies,...
Google Cloud has made significant strides in closing the gap with Azure, as reported in recent analyses. This development is crucial as it highlights the competitive landscape in cloud services, where both companies are vying for market share. Microsoft continues to attract investor interest, indica...
Microsoft's shares increased by 4% following a strong quarterly earnings report, showcasing a 19% year-over-year revenue growth. The Azure cloud infrastructure business saw a remarkable 48% increase in revenue, reaching $33.2 billion, solidifying its position as Microsoft's largest business segment....
CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN experienced stock declines after Microsoft reported capital expenditures of $45.2 billion, which fell short of the $50.7 billion analyst expectations. This shortfall indicates that infrastructure partners are taking longer to deliver necessary data center capacity, raisin...
Google Cloud and NASA are conducting tests on an AI-powered robotic system aimed at assisting astronauts with logistics and medical tasks during deep-space missions. The system, utilizing a Pi0 vision-language-action model, achieved an 85% success rate in early tests at Johnson Space Center, showcas...
Nvidia's GTC in Berlin marked the conclusion of CEO Jensen Huang's European tour, where he engaged with global leaders and unveiled new products. Discussions at the conference highlighted concerns over neocloud distress, with Huang noting that the demand for capital significantly exceeds its availa...
OpenAI has announced that its artificial intelligence models will now be accessible to developers via Google Cloud, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape between the two companies. This move enables OpenAI to distribute its technology across all three major U.S. cloud platforms, i...
Google Cloud and NVIDIA have announced the general availability of A5X instances, set to launch next month, which will enhance cloud-based training and inference for large-scale reinforcement learning. This infrastructure integrates NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72, ConnectX-9 SuperNICs, and Google Cloud's a...
The European AI cloud ecosystem is rapidly evolving due to increasing demand from AI-native developers for localized compute resources. NVIDIA Cloud Partners are enhancing regional compute capacity to support model training and inference, enabling the development of advanced AI applications while en...
On October 20, a significant outage at Google Cloud impacted banking applications, websites, and public services across the UK due to a power-related incident in one of its London availability zones. The disruption affected various systems, including payments, money transfers, and remote court heari...
The study published in the Journal of Field Robotics evaluates the uncertainty in pose estimation arising from automatic point cloud registration in multi-sensor robotic systems. This research is crucial as accurate pose estimation is vital for the effective operation of robotic systems in various a...
OpenAI has unveiled new features for its Codex software engineering agent, including reusable cloud development environments accessible from any device. This update, revealed during OpenAI's Dev Day, aims to enhance Codex's utility beyond traditional developer setups by allowing developers to run ta...
DJI has released a significant update for its Osmo 360 II camera, enhancing low-light video capabilities and improving panoramic photo stitching. The firmware version 01.02.03.10, along with DJI Mimo 2.12.1 for iOS and Android, introduces features that make capturing and sharing 360-degree content m...
On September 23, it was reported that China has successfully launched key components for an orbital datacenter. These components include on-board AI computing capabilities, cloud-native satellite software, and advanced 100 Gbps-class laser communication links, developed through multiple concurrent p...
On September 20, Tencent Cloud announced a partnership with Qiyuan Robots, integrating their Q1 and T1 models with WorkBuddy. This collaboration marks Qiyuan as the first embodied intelligence company to connect with WorkBuddy, which acts as a brain capable of understanding and reasoning while manag...
On September 18, during the Huawei Connect 2026 event, Huawei Cloud and Fulongma Group jointly launched a new generation sanitation robot based on the Huawei Cloud CloudRobo embodied intelligence platform. This marks the first public release of an embodied intelligence product since the signing of t...
The Journal of Field Robotics has published an early view article on SegCert-PCR, a method for certifiable point cloud registration focused on ground segmentation in unstructured field environments. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of accurately registering point clouds, which is cr...
JD Cloud has announced plans to construct a computing cluster featuring 100,000 general-purpose GPUs from Moore Threads. This initiative was unveiled during JD's 2026 Global Technology Explorers Conference and aims to enhance capabilities in large-model training, inference, and embodied AI, making c...
Antioch, a New York-based startup, has secured $32 million in Series A funding led by Greylock to advance its cloud-based robot testing platform. This funding will enable Antioch to bridge the gap between simulation and real-world testing, which has been a significant bottleneck for robotics develop...
Datavault AI is expanding its edge AI deployment onto SanQtum, now operational in New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The company plans to launch in three additional cities by the end of the year. This expansion is significant as it positions Datavault AI to compete in the burgeoning $...
JD Cloud is advancing its 'physical AI' initiative, which spans from advertising in airports to its annual JDD conference. This strategy focuses on integrating robots, embodied data, and home devices, marking a shift as AI technology transitions from digital screens into tangible real-world applicat...
Microsoft's Xbox division announced that starting in November, Xbox Game Pass subscribers will face monthly limits on cloud gaming hours. This decision comes after years of offering unlimited access, as the company aims to balance usage with rising operational costs. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers w...
Nscale has entered into a significant agreement to provide a minimum of $3.5 billion in AI cloud computing resources to the robotics startup Figure. This partnership not only enhances Figure's technological capabilities but also signifies Nscale's commitment to supporting innovative robotics solutio...
During corporate restructuring, such as mergers or splits, IT teams prioritize the functionality of emails, files, and business applications in the new environment. This focus, while understandable, can lead to significant oversights in identity security, which is crucial for protecting sensitive in...
Moonshot AI is in discussions with major cloud providers Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to secure a revenue share of up to 30% from the deployment of its Kimi K3 model. This initiative marks a significant milestone as it represents the first time a Chinese AI model is being introduced to US hyperscal...
NVIDIA and MediaTek have announced an expansion of their collaboration to develop next-generation AI computing platforms, focusing on AI infrastructure, local AI computing, and automotive applications. MediaTek will integrate NVIDIA's NVLink Fusion™ platform to facilitate the creation of custom XPUs...
The 2026 World Robot Conference was successfully held in Beijing, focusing on embodied intelligence and humanoid robot technologies. Kingsoft Cloud participated, showcasing its advancements in embodied intelligence and cloud services. Song Ye, General Manager of Internet Solutions at Kingsoft Cloud,...
Alibaba Cloud has introduced Agent Studio, an all-in-one enterprise agent full-stack platform, during the Apsara release on August 14. This upgrade aims to streamline the complexities of agent infrastructure, including managed runtime, unified API keys across MCP services, agentic search, and memory...
Alibaba Cloud has unveiled the Qwen AI Arena, a platform designed for the challenge and evaluation of AI agents. This innovative platform generates tasks rooted in real business scenarios, equipping developers with essential models, runtime environments, and evaluation tools to test their agent solu...
Cloudflare reported a surge in demand for AI agents, which has significantly increased traffic across its network. This uptick in activity is driving higher demand for Cloudflare's cloud and security products. The growing interest in AI agents is crucial for Cloudflare as it indicates a shift in ma...
Amazon and Microsoft are reshaping their cloud gaming strategies to attract different player demographics. Microsoft announced it will test an advertising-supported model for streaming games, while Amazon plans to integrate its Luna service into Prime Video subscriptions, enhancing visibility and ac...
Microagi, a Munich-based AI startup, has announced a collaboration with Google Cloud to enhance the development of robotics that can understand and interact with physical environments. This partnership will leverage Google Cloud's AI infrastructure alongside the NVIDIA Blackwell platform to process...
Huawei Cloud has introduced CloudRobo, a comprehensive platform for embodied AI development that encompasses data production, model development, simulation, and robot deployment. This initiative is supported by partnerships with over 20 companies, including Youibot. The launch of CloudRobo is signi...
At the WAIC, RoboScience showcased a groundbreaking cloud-based embodied large model named Visics, capable of controlling multiple robotic hands. This innovation allows for seamless switching between different robotic hands while maintaining operational efficiency, demonstrating the ability to recog...
Google Cloud is experiencing a positive shift in the enterprise market as major domestic system integrators (SIs) in Japan are moving towards collaboration with the company. This development comes in the wake of Google Cloud's previous struggles to compete with industry giants like AWS and Microsoft...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of a new service called "AWS Interconnect - multicloud," which enables high-speed connections to other cloud platforms, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, through private networks. As part of this initiative, AWS is offering a complimentary...
On December 31, Alibaba Cloud revealed significant price reductions for its large language model services, specifically reducing access to the Tongyi Qianwen visual understanding model by over 80%. This announcement marks the third round of price cuts the company has implemented in 2024, following a...
A widespread international outage affecting Microsoft 365 disrupted operations at organizations around the world, with companies and governments in Asia scrambling after losing access to email, AI and other services. The disruption was reported by Yohei Kawai, Eri Watanabe and Hayato Kishima on Nove...
During its third-quarter earnings call, Nebius announced a $40 billion spending plan for 2027, exceeding Wall Street expectations. This ambitious initiative relies on customer pre-payments and loans secured by customer contracts, which poses risks if projects face delays or cancellations. CEO Arkady...
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV is set to launch on GeForce NOW, enabling players to engage in the battle for Kronus via cloud gaming. This real-time strategy game, developed by KING Art Games and published by Deep Silver, features large-scale battles and base building, allowing players to command...
NVIDIA and Oracle have announced the expansion of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Superclusters with NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 systems to multi-gigawatt scale, addressing the rising demand for AI training and inference applications. This collaboration introduces the general availability of NVIDIA Ve...
Activision and Infinity Ward's 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4' has officially launched on GeForce NOW, featuring a new campaign, multiplayer modes, and the DMZ extraction mode. The game showcases enhanced graphics with GeForce RTX 5080-class performance for Ultimate members, enabling ray-tracing ca...
Microsoft has decided to abandon its agreement to lease data centre capacity at Neocloud's facility in the UK. This decision marks a significant shift in Microsoft's strategy regarding its data centre operations in the region. The termination of this deal is noteworthy as it reflects the evolving l...
The global video gaming ecosystem is experiencing significant growth in the fourth quarter, driven by robust enterprise demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This surge is further supported by the expansion of cloud infrastructure and innovative direct-to-consumer mobile monetization strate...
NVIDIA has introduced DLSS 4.5 controls for GeForce NOW members, enhancing game performance and visuals in the cloud. This update allows users to optimize their gaming experience without needing the latest hardware, offering features like DLSS Super Resolution and Dynamic Multi Frame Generation. Th...
Humanoid robots are poised to enter environments previously navigated by quadrupeds for nine years, marking a significant shift in robotics applications. This transition highlights the evolving capabilities of humanoid robots, which are now being developed to perform tasks in complex settings that w...
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