From Monica to Manus: How China’s young entrepreneurs are shaping AI agents’ future

Chinese AI startup Butterfly Effect has disrupted the AI landscape with the unexpected launch of Manus, an early preview of what it touts as the world’s first general-purpose AI agent. According to the company and TechCrunch, Manus does more than generate ideas—it autonomously executes complex decision-making tasks based on minimal user input.

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Nvidia partner Advantech leads the charge in AI robotics innovation

As AI and robotics evolve, market opportunities are expanding, but fragmentation remains a key hurdle. Advantech is tackling supply chain integration and system compatibility challenges by driving industry-wide collaboration. Through an open ecosystem, standardized frameworks, and developer engagement, the company is advancing scalable, secure, and cross-industry automation solutions.

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Samsung eyes Exynos 2600 comeback, challenging Qualcomm, Mediatek

Samsung Electronics is reportedly stabilizing yields in its advanced chipmaking process, fueling optimism over its next-generation Exynos 2600 SoC. The development raises the prospect of breaking Qualcomm’s grip on Galaxy S-series devices and reshaping the supply landscape. A strong showing from Exynos 2600 could also complicate MediaTek’s efforts to gain a foothold in Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup.

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Japan’s advanced semiconductor bet: Rapidus and the quest for relevance

The Japanese government’s decision to heavily subsidize Rapidus, a domestic semiconductor company, via legislative changes has ignited discussions among industry specialists. Asahi Shimbun reports that Rapidus’s focus on extreme semiconductor miniaturization is seen by some as an outdated strategy, reminiscent of a 19th-century obsession with “battleships and heavy artillery,” missing the true trends of the industry.

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Asian Perspectives 6: Rise of sovereign AI and the potential of space technology

As AI continues to permeate every facet of life, countries around the world are increasingly focused on the idea of “sovereign AI” and the growing notion of “technological sovereignty”. China, for instance, has unveiled plans to restrict American investments in critical Chinese technologies and enterprises. Yet, amid these moves, one thing remains clear: the critical importance of cybersecurity cannot be overlooked.

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LG B5 4K OLED TVs are launched in the U.S.

LG began launching the LG B5 4K OLED TVs in the U.S. The series comprises five models and, currently, only the two biggest models are available with their respective prices.: LG OLED83B5PUA – specifications / OLED83B5AUA / OLED83B5YUA; USD 4500 LG OLED77B5PUA – specifications / OLED77B5AUA / OLED77B5YUA; USD 3000 LG OLED65B5PUA – specifications / OLED65B5AUA / OLED65B5YUA LG OLED55B5PUA…

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