The cost of AI is decreasing

I was looking at the process of turning a product idea into something a manufacturer can actually work with. Most ideas start simply, a sketch, a reference image, or a rough concept. The harder part is translating that into clear manufacturing documentation. Dimensions, material specs, construction details, BOMs getting those right is one thing. Making…

Kazakhstan has deployed an AI-powered robot dog for law enforcement duties for the first time, using the technology to help identify offenders during large public events in the Karaganda Region. The robot dog was tested during Metallurgist’s Day celebrations in Balkhash and Temirtau, which attracted more than 115,000 visitors, The Caspian Post reports via Interfax….

The intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and decentralized finance witnessed two major developments this week as Toyota-backed humanoid robotics startup Walden emerged from stealth with a massive $300 million seed funding round. While real-world asset (RWA) platform Ostium suffered an $18 million exploit on the Arbitrum network. Both events highlight the immense opportunities and risks…

Electronic waste is moving up on regulatory agendas in 2026. New European waste-shipment rules, expanded recycling fees on products with non-removable batteries in California, and an e-waste import ban in Malaysia, for example, are all increasing pressure to recover more value before electronics are shredded or exported. The world is projected to generate 82 million…

Follow a drone pilot on a full day of real estate photography in New South Wales. Capture aerial cinematography and handle the logistics of a typical shoot. This behind-the-scenes look is perfect for anyone curious about the daily reality of drone business operations. submitted by /u/bamodop [comments]

Teradyne Inc. (ISIN US8807701029) stock is supported by solid recent financial performance, with the Nasdaq-listed test and industrial automation specialist reporting Q1 2024 revenue of $665 million and continued strong cash generation according to the companys latest quarterly update for the period ended 31 March 2024. For investors, the underlying margin and cash flow trends…