Technology

Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files £470 million

Apr 3, 2026

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Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files £470 million

Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou-based startup that currently leads the world in humanoid sales, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s STAR Market.

Ka Cheng Chan

Chinese Market

Mar 19, 2026

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2 min read

Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

According to media reports, the delayed conditions surrounding Ant Group’s acquisition of Bright Smart Securities have now been satisfied, with the transaction formally filed with regulators in accordance with compliance requirements, an indication that one of the deal’s final procedural bottlenecks has been resolved.

Technology

Saw a Waymo Driving Itself in London Today. Are We Ready?

Feb 9, 2026

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4 min read

Saw a Waymo Driving Itself in London Today. Are We Ready?

Waymo brings its self-driving cars to London. But can its US-learned AI handle narrow streets, jaywalkers, and the city's anti-car strategy? We explore the promises and pitfalls of this transatlantic tech test.

Technology

The 5 STEM Roles With the Longest Time-to-Fill (And Why)

Feb 9, 2026

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3 min read

The 5 STEM Roles With the Longest Time-to-Fill (And Why)

In the fast-paced world of STEM, some vacancies linger far longer than others. A lengthy "time-to-fill" is more than just a hiring headache, it signals a critical skills gap and high-stakes demand. Here are the 5 roles that consistently take the most time to hire for, and the key reasons why.

Technology

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Feb 8, 2026

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3 min read

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

Switzerland rejects Palantir for defense systems over data sovereignty & security risks. A major win for digital sovereignty in Europe, could this decision set a precedent for other nations?

Technology

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

Nov 28, 2025

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5 min read

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

The circular money problem in AI's biggest deals: Why billion-dollar investments are often just cloud credits that inflate valuations and create risky dependencies between tech giants and AI startups.

Career Tips

How to be a Successful Tech Consultant? (Contract Templates + Pricing Guide)

Nov 26, 2025

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6 min read

How to be a Successful Tech Consultant? (Contract Templates + Pricing Guide)

Read on for the step-by-step guide on how to start a successful part-time consulting career in 7 days

Technology

With Revenue Soaring, Pony.AI Announces Plan to Triple Its Robotaxi Fleet by 2026

Nov 26, 2025

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3 min read

With Revenue Soaring, Pony.AI Announces Plan to Triple Its Robotaxi Fleet by 2026

The autonomous vehicle company's bold growth plan, fueled by a 72% revenue jump, signals a major acceleration in its quest to commercialize self-driving cars.

Technology

Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files £470 million

Ant Group’s $360M Bright Smart Deal

Saw a Waymo Driving Itself in London Today. Are We Ready?

The 5 STEM Roles With the Longest Time-to-Fill (And Why)

Is Switzerland the First Domino to Fall Against Palantir?

The Circular Money Problem in AI's Mega-Deals

How to be a Successful Tech Consultant? (Contract Templates + Pricing Guide)

With Revenue Soaring, Pony.AI Announces Plan to Triple Its Robotaxi Fleet by 2026

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