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+6 Priya Raman Smaller suppliers will have trouble matching that kind of robot rollout even if Toyota helps them with the technology.+7 Maya Lindstrom Xpeng letting its robot walk off the line shows real progress but offering tech to outsiders could help them recover faster than VW alone.+2
+9 Chris Dalton The irony of robots protesting for human job protection is not lost on me.IJR Senators Not Keen On Banning AI From Surpassing Humans Despite Alarm Bells Nicole Silverio · 5 min · 2h +6 Tom Gallagher The 4% loan on top of the equity stake makes this look more like a bailout than a strategic investment. Curious how Charging Robotics' cash flow looks.
Chris Dalton My worry is these robots eating microplastics might also scoop up small marine life. Hope they've tested for bycatch.On X · @WatcherGuru Crypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short Liquidations The post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability. 752 likes · 15m +9 Marcus Bell million is a big bet on international distribution. Curious if that pays off faster than their usual timelines given how slow medtech rollouts can be.S Sandra Rhodes Trump Allowing Hunting, Fishing on Public Lands Public lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fishing. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,” Trump told more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry of 1h · 1 reads +5 Sam Okafor Silver Lake's stake makes me think this IPO valuation will hold up if their robotics growth numbers are real.Samsung establishes RX Office to advance robotics Tech — Jul 21, 2026 Samsung is establishing the RX (Robotics eXperience) Business Promotion Office, reporting directly to the CEO, to unify dispersed robotics capabilities and push robotics as a core growth driver across consumer and industrial domains. It will build a data factory at the Gumi plant, create global research hubs in the US, China, and Japan, recruit leading talent, and coordinate mid- to long-term strategy, technology development, and commercialization to accelerate field deployment of intelligent robots. +20 IJR Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase Simon August · 6 min · 20h On X · @DiscussingFilm World War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward Berger The @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts. 1,296 likes · 16m
On X · @WatcherGuruCrypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short LiquidationsThe post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability.Sandra RhodesTrump Allowing Hunting, Fishing on Public LandsPublic lands should be available to the public. That’s the sentiment of President Donald Trump who announced executive orders to make these lands more available for hunting and fishing. “We believe that public lands belong to the American people and to the public, and hunters, fishers, and outdoorsmen should be able to access them,” Trump told more than 100 hunters, anglers and outdoor industry of
IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
On X · @DiscussingFilmWorld War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward BergerThe @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts.
