Innovation

China’s Unitree is profitable, scaling fast, and cutting prices even as most humanoid robots remain far from mass adoption.

Individuals and communities are resisting the demands and practices of Big Tech's AI infrastructure — such as data centers and digital labor — due to their environmental and social costs.

Employees are rushing to learn new tools as layoffs and automation fuel widespread AI anxiety.

Mobile operators and global groups are testing ultracheap 4G phones across six African countries, hoping to close the continent’s device affordability gap.

Big Tech’s AI tools trained on Western data often can’t recognize local crops, forests, or farming conditions without adaptation to local environments.

The global oil crisis triggered by the U.S.-Iran war is making Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Pakistan, and India get conservative with energy.

From 3D-printed drones to Anthropic’s Claude, advanced technologies are making conflict more accessible and less accountable — leaving human oversight at risk.

"Gaitana" is the digital stand-in for two candidates who will use the platform to seek consensus from their communities on all legislative matters.

A new device unveiled in India shows how AI systems can run locally, support diverse languages, and reduce dependence on proprietary models.

In his new book, “Computing in the Age of Decolonization: India’s Lost Technological Revolution,” researcher Dwaipayan Banerjee argues that a focus on technical solutions has made the country dependent on big tech firms and failed to solve fundamental social problems.

Washington’s move to lift export controls could turn Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner — and a strategic alternative to China.

Experts warn the move could shift critical infrastructure beyond national laws — deepening digital dependence for much of the developing world.