QtrendsNvidia expands robotics hiring in China amid a widening smuggling probe in Taiwan, while Apple's MacBook Ultra rumors build with touchscreen and new chip expectations. Smartphone shipments globally face a downturn as Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo cut targets. Delivery robots spark backlash and regulatory debate in the UK, and AR smart glasses remain plagued by size and accuracy issues.
Rumors are building around a potential Apple MacBook Ultra featuring a touchscreen display and next-generation chips. Meanwhile, Engadget reports that many Apple products are escaping the latest round of price hikes, offering a reprieve for buyers. A Razer Wolverine V3 controller deal at a record-low price of $64.99 highlights aggressive discounting in the gaming accessories market.
Nvidia is ramping up its robotics talent recruitment in China, posting over a dozen roles as it pushes robots from labs to real-world use. CEO Jensen Huang called China a 'great center of technology and industry.' Separately, Taiwanese authorities raided Supermicro and two supply-chain partners as part of a widening probe into alleged Nvidia chip smuggling.
ZDNet's test of the world's first HDR10 smart glasses offered a glimpse of the technology's potential. However, a BBC reporter found AI-powered glasses in Paris produced inaccurate results during real-world testing. Gizmodo points to a fundamental design challenge: current AR glasses are still too bulky for mass adoption.
Goldman Sachs forecasts a decline in global smartphone shipments, signaling a broader market slowdown. China's major phone makers Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo have cut their 2026 shipment targets again, according to sources cited by Nikkei. On the positive side, Motorola's upcoming Edge phone could bring MagSafe-like magnetic accessory support to Android at a lower price point than Google's offering.
Delivery robots are facing growing public backlash in the UK, with critics citing sidewalk congestion and safety concerns. The Guardian reports mixed reactions from residents in Milton Keynes, where the robots have been deployed. Meanwhile, UK ministers are expected to support legal changes allowing delivery robots on England's pedestrian paths, signaling a regulatory push despite the controversy.