This weekend, Shanghai was host to China’s annual “World Artificial Intelligence Conference,” a government-organized AI showcase packed with tech giants from both China and the U.S. including Huawei, Tesla, and Amazon. The theme was “Global Solidarity in the AI Era,” and Chinese Premier Li Qiang opened the conference with a sweeping proposal: the establishment of […]
China’s BYD Takes the Lead Over Tesla in the Self-Driving Car Wars
As the auto industry races toward autonomy, most companies are rolling out driver-assist features with one hand while handing out waivers, disclaimers, and legal fine print with the other. Not BYD. The Chinese EV giant just made an unprecedented move: it’s offering a public, financial guarantee for its autonomous parking system. If the system malfunctions, […]
Move Over Messi: China’s New Robot Soccer League Is Wild!
China has officially launched its first humanoid robot football league. And while the players may not breathe, they’re already learning to dribble, shoot, fall, and get back up. The RoBoLeague, which began on June 28, 2025 in Beijing, pits AI-controlled humanoid robots against each other in fully autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches. The first match featured […]
Chinese Studio Wants to Bring Back Bruce Lee With AI
If you’re a film lover, one of the great things about old classics is that you can always find something to appreciate when you revisit them. If you’re a studio executive, one of the great things about old classics is that you own them and can milk them for every penny their worth. At the […]
Oppo Find X8 Ultra Review: This Might Be the World’s Best Phone Camera
I get it—the smartphone market is boring. Galaxy after iPhone after Pixel, year after year after year—at least if you’re in the U.S. Even if you’re into phone tech, it can be hard to feel enthusiastic about the prospect of annual upgrades. In Asia, however, the battle for smartphone supremacy is as brutal as ever. […]
U.S. Imports Drop 19.8% in April (Yes, That’s a Record)
Imports of goods into the U.S. dropped a record 19.8% in April, according to estimates released by the U.S. Commerce Department on Friday. That drop is in sharp contrast to a 5.7% uptick of goods imported in March, widely believed to be driven by U.S. retailers and consumers buying in advance of President Donald Trump’s […]
U.S. Allegedly Finds Rogue Communication Devices in Chinese-Made Solar Tech
The transition to clean energy without sufficient domestic manufacturing options has made much of America’s solar infrastructure reliant on parts made by Chinese firms. That has created a vulnerability that suddenly feels more real, as Reuters is reporting that experts have discovered hidden communications equipment in various Chinese-manufactured solar energy parts. The report cites US […]
Walmart Says Prices Will Spike in About Two Weeks as Trump’s Tariffs Hit
The U.S. is currently charging a 30% tariff on most goods coming from China, down from the 145% tariffs President Donald Trump had imposed in the aftermath of his April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement. Online retailers like Temu and Shein have already been hit with higher prices, but the question on every American consumer’s mind […]
Elon Wears Two Hats During Trump Meeting in Desperate Bid for Attention
Elon Musk, a guy whose quest to be adored by everyone grows more pathetic with each passing day, appeared at President Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting Wednesday despite not being a member of the cabinet. The head of DOGE donned two hats simultaneously for the meeting, a perplexing move until he spoke. Musk said he wears […]
The Funniest Memes About America’s Impending Doll Shortage
Do your kids enjoy playing with toys? What about dolls? Well, buckle up, because the President of the United States says soon you’ll be able to afford a lot fewer of those. And he thinks that’s a really good thing. President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday where a wide range of topics […]