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Robots awkwardly race, fight and flop around in China's first World Humanoid Robot Games

The first World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in China, with robots competing against each other in track and field, soccer, kickboxing and other events.

LiveScience

Early RTX 5090D V2 benchmarks suggest that maybe 384-bit memory is just fine after all — 'nerfed' China-market GPU runs within 2.2% of 5090D in some tests

Early benchmarks of Nvidia's RTX 5090D V2 in games reveal that the GPU's neutered 384-bit interface and 24GB of GDDR7 memory don't downgrade its gaming capabilities at all. The RTX 5090D V2 performs on par with the RTX 5090D.

Tom’s Hardware

China-based firm delivers its first chipmaking tool that stamps nanoscale processor designs onto wafers — Prinano's nanoimprint lithography tool uses quartz molds engraved with circuits

China's Prinano Technology has shipped its first domestically developed semiconductor-grade step-and-repeat nanoimprint lithography system that offers sub-10 nm single-step patterning for applications like memory, photonics, and advanced packaging.

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You’re welcome, world: U.S. tariffs may cool inflation for the rest of the global economy

“We doubt that U.S. tariffs will significantly affect inflation in the rest of the world, but if anything, the effect could be mildly disinflationary.”

Fortune

Applied Materials Analysts Flag $600 Million Guidance Shortfall, China Slowdown

What happens when a tech giant’s impressive earnings report can’t shield it from a market nosedive? As Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) experiences a surprising slump, analysts weigh in on the forces at play behind the scenes. Shares of Applied Materials declined in early trading on Friday, despite the company’s upbeat fiscal third-quarter results…

Benzinga

Bizarre cyberattack blamed on Russia and China-linked hackers permanently breaks dozens of speed cameras in the Netherlands — authorities decline to reveal location of affected cameras, for obvious reasons

A hack reportedly left "dozens" of speed cameras in the Netherlands inoperable and unrecoverable.

Tom’s Hardware

Trump's Tracking of AI Chip Shipments Exposes Flaws in His Export Control

U.S. authorities are secretly tracking shipments of advanced AI chips from manufacturers such as Dell, Super Micro, Nvidia, and AMD to prevent their illegal diversion to China.

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China is Pushing Back Against Biggest Firms Using Nvidia Chips Despite Trump Clearing H20 AI Chips for Export

Nvidia's return to the Chinese market with its H20 AI chips, facilitated by a recent easing of U.S. export restrictions, is encountering significant resistance from Beijing.

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'It makes no sense to say there was only one origin of Homo sapiens': How the evolutionary record of Asia is complicating what we know about our species

As experts study the human fossil record of Asia, many have come to see it as telling a different story than what happened in Europe and Africa.

LiveScience

Dollar Undercut by Decline in US Consumer Sentiment

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.53%, undercut by today's weaker-than-expected US consumer sentiment report and today's -0.7 bp decline in the 2-year T-note yield. The dollar is also suffering from underlying foreign investor concern about the possibility of a politically-driven US monetary policy after US Treasury Secretary...

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Asus says 90% of its PC and motherboard production has been offshored from China to blunt tariffs — manufacturing moved to Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia

It's doing this to find lower tariffs put on neighboring countries.

Tom’s Hardware

Applied Materials Stock Tanks On Weak Outlook, China Headwinds

Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) stock is plunging on Friday after the company reported financial results for the third quarter after market close on Thursday.

Benzinga

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is broken by a push to censorship— select bosses and characters can no longer be killed, leaving the story riddled with plot holes

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been drastically altered due to backlash from players in China decrying the game's depiction of famous Chinese historical figures.

Windows Central

Stocks Are Undercut by US Consumer Sentiment Decline

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.22%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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China builds record-breaking floating wind turbine — it could change the face of renewable energy

Floating offshore wind turbines open a whole new playing field for energy companies, which have so far had to stick to shallow waters.

Tom’s Hardware

AI experts warn that China is miles ahead of the US in electricity generation — lack of supply and infrastructure threatens the US’s long-term AI plans

Experts say that China has no power supply issues, allowing it to build as many data centers as it wants without worrying about exceeding its grid's capacity.

The Independent UK

Australian and Philippine forces launch largest military exercises near disputed South China Sea

Australia has launched its largest military exercises with Philippine forces, involving over 3,600 personnel in live-fire drills and a beach assault near the South China Sea

Benzinga

Wall Street Has Funnelled Billions To China, And Likely Used Your Retirement Savings To Do It

If you have a 401(k) or IRA, some of your money may be helping to fund Chinese companies the U.S. says threaten national security and are accused of human rights abuses. Congressional investigations and hearings over the past two years reveal that billions of dollars have flowed from American retirement…

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The Guardian - UK

Box, run, crash: China’s humanoid robot games show advances and limitations

Beijing is keen to showcase country’s prowess in robotics, say observers – but some are sceptical about real-world use

GOBankingRates

How Much More Expensive 3 Apple Products Might be Due to Trump’s Tariffs

The Independent UK

Hong Kong’s population stabilises for first time in a decade

The city recorded an inflow of 18,200 residents during mid-2024 to mid-2025

The Guardian - UK

Online fashion retailer Shein’s UK sales leap by a third to more than £2bn

Profits rise 56% to £38.2m in 2024 as company overtakes British rival Boohoo and closes in on Asos

The Independent UK

Shein profits surge following record sales in UK

Known for heavily discounted prices, the fast fashion brand uses constant promotions and rewards to encourage sales

Benzinga

Volkswagen Expands XPeng Partnership To Speed Software Upgrades Across All Car Types

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) and Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) announced on Friday that they have deepened their partnership by expanding their E/E Architecture collaboration beyond electric vehicles to internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) platforms in China.

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data and Trump-Putin Meeting

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.17% this morning, bolstered by continued hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while investors await U.S. retail sales data and high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

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