2026-07-21

Trump’s proposed ban on Kimi and other Chinese AI models could strengthen Beijing’s hand

The U.S. risks alienating countries that are uneasy about relying on products controlled by a small number of American AI companies. [...]

2026-07-21

Netflix wants ‘AI fluency’ from everyone, but craft is still scarce

When Elizabeth Stone talks about the future of work at Netflix, she keeps circling back to a phrase that is easy to say and hard to pin down. Speaking on Lenny’s Podcast in mid-July, the streamer’s chief product and technology officer described “AI fluency” as an aspiration for every employee, a skill she wants spread across […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-21

Ant International raises $1.2bn to fund its payments push beyond China

Ant International, the overseas affiliate of Chinese fintech group Ant Group, has raised about $1.2 billion in a fresh equity round to fund its expansion into markets beyond its home turf. The company confirmed the raise, describing it as capital to speed up international growth and deepen its work in merchant payments, account management, and financial services […]<br /> This story cont [...]

2026-07-21

A rare bird appeared in Brazil. AI had put it there.

A rare bird turned up in central Brazil, or so it seemed. A photo on the wildlife platform iNaturalist showed a red-winged blackbird. That North American species had never turned up in that part of Brazil. It would have been a notable first. It was not real. The bird in the original photo was an […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

2026-07-21

Samsung creates a CEO-led robotics division to chase humanoid robots

Samsung Electronics has pulled its scattered robotics work into a single business division that reports straight to the chief executive, a structural move meant to turn hardware ambition into a genuine growth engine. The new unit, called RX, or Robotics eXperience, sits directly under co-chief executive Roh Tae-moon and signals how seriously the company is […]<br /> This story continues at [...]

2026-07-21

Sony files another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio

Sony, the only major music label that has yet to sign a deal with Udio, has sued the AI music generator again. [...]

2026-07-21

How to watch World Matchplay Darts 2026: Free Streams & Schedule

Here's how to watch World Matchplay Darts 2026 live streams online from anywhere in the world, as Luke Littler defends his title at Blackpool's Winter Gardens. [...]

2026-07-21

AI in orbit: The next evolution of compute infrastructure

Satellites used to send you everything. Now they just send you what matters. [...]

2026-07-21

'A clever concept, and for those with a video or photo editing workflow, it's genuinely useful': The TobenONE 11-in-1 USB-C Docking Station is 36% off — now just $82.79

The TobenONE 11-in-1 USB-C docking station with dual 4K support and programmable controls is now 36% off at Amazon. [...]