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XPeng starts IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls

September 10, 2026
XPeng has switched on what it calls the world’s first automated production line for advanced humanoid robots, and its IRON robot walked off that line under its own power. The Chinese automaker says the line runs with more than 80% of its core processes automated. It’s the clearest signal yet that IRON is headed for real manufacturing and not just stage demos. XPeng is targeting mass production…
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DefenseNews

Defense startup’s AI aims to make every munition count

September 10, 2026
When Andy Markoff deployed to Mosul with the U.S. Marine Raiders in 2016, one of the challenges they faced as they pushed ISIS fighters back along a hundred-mile front was that they never had enough munitions, he said. Markoff explained that calling in air support was an…
DefenseNews

South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels

September 10, 2026
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — South Korea will spend more on its military in the year ahead than it ever has before. The country’s defense budget is set to rise 8.2%, after government leaders announced the increased expenditure on Sept. 3. The boosted defense spending of KRW 73.28 trillion – around $53.9 billion – comes amid deepening security concerns about North Korea, China and…
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GamingNews

Every Way You Can Play Pokémon

September 9, 2026
Pokémon is more than just a game. It’s an entire community of fans both young and old who want to catch ‘em all. What you may not know is that however you engage with Pokémon, chances are there’s a way to take your fandom to the next level by participating in all…
GamingNews

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Is Up for Preorder

September 9, 2026
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5. A from-the-ground-up remake of one of the most beloved video games of all time, it features improved visuals and playability both on the TV and on the go. It’s available now for preorder (see it at Amazon) in both physical and digital formats. Featured in this article In addition to…
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CryptoNews

Bitcoin Volatility at Historic Low as Long-Term Holders Dominate

September 9, 2026
Bitcoin’s one-month realized volatility is historically low, according to Glassnode, whose statistical analysis identifies long-term holder supply as the leading explanatory variable. Market capitalization, trading turnover, and derivatives positioning show substantially…
CryptoNews

Minority Chain Meltdown: XBT Ticker Grab and Mining Revolt Grip BTCB2

September 9, 2026
More controversy is brewing around the latest Bitcoin fork, BTCB2, as the team behind the minority chain has persuaded a couple of small trading venues to list the coin under the ticker XBT. The decision is drawing criticism because XBT is a long-established ISO 4217-style code used for bitcoin (BTC) itself across Kraken futures and institutional rails, leaving plenty of people unhappy with the…
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