Category: Hardware
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Near Space Labs Raises $20M to Expand Stratospheric Imaging Robots
Near Space Labs has raised $20 million in Series B funding to expand its stratospheric imaging robots called Swifts. This brings the company’s total funding to over $40 million. The investment round was led by Bold Capital Partners with strategic involvement from USAA and others. What Are Swifts? The Swifts are aircraft lifted by helium…
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Hugging Face Launches $100 Programmable SO-101 AI Robotic Arm
Hugging Face announced the release of the SO-101, a programmable, 3D-printable robotic arm. Priced from $100, it offers improved assembly and motor performance over its predecessor, the SO-100. Developed with international partners, the SO-101 targets robotics enthusiasts, educators, and developers seeking affordable AI-integrated hardware. The project is led by Hugging Face’s robotics division, LeRobot, headquartered…
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Huawei develops Ascend 910D AI chip to rival Nvidia’s H100
Huawei Technologies is developing a new artificial intelligence (AI) processor, the Ascend 910D, intended to compete with Nvidia’s H100 chip. The company has engaged several Chinese technology firms for testing, with initial samples expected by late May 2025. This development aims to strengthen China’s domestic AI hardware capabilities amid U.S. export restrictions. Advancement in AI…
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Google launches Android Show May 13 ahead of I/O developer event
Google announced a new virtual event, “The Android Show: I/O Edition”. It will take place on May 13, 2025, just before the annual Google I/O developer conference. The event focuses on sharing updates about the Android ecosystem globally. Organized by Google’s Android development team, this virtual event precedes the company’s broader developer conference on May…