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Xiaomi’s 1.7m Humanoid Robot Debuts at World Robot 2026

Xiaomi will unveil its 1.7m humanoid robot at the World Robot Conference in Beijing (Aug 19–23). Factory trials boosted task success into the 90% range, signaling a focused push into smart manufacturing.

Targeted Childhood Screen Use Tied to Teen Cognitive Gains

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review: An Expensive Flagship You Need to Know Better

RUF and Singer Reject Porsche Buyout: Independence Prevails

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Ava Stein2026-08-20

Newer Blood Thinners Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline

A Karolinska study of 7,308 patients finds newer anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with a modestly slower cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s, compared with warfarin or no anticoagulant.

Lena Carter2026-08-20

Netflix Confirms The Shadow Strays Sequel Is in Motion

Netflix has greenlit a sequel to the 2024 action hit The Shadow Strays. Director Timo Tjahjanto is writing the screenplay and calls the original his most personal film; production details remain sparse as fans wait.

Maya Thompson2026-08-20

YouTube Now Counts Views the Moment Playback Starts

YouTube will count a view as soon as playback starts from August 24, 2026, aligning long-form metrics with Shorts and rival apps. Creators will still see 'engaged views' in advanced analytics for deeper insights.

Daniel Rivers2026-08-20

2027 Skoda Slavia Facelift: New Auto, Rear Massage

Skoda India refreshes the 2027 Slavia with sharper styling, new paint options, a segment‑first eight‑speed automatic for the 1.0 TSI, rear seat massage, a seven‑speed DCT for the 1.5 TSI and upgraded tech and safety.

Maya Thompson2026-08-20

Samsung Wallet Lets Galaxy Phones Unlock Volkswagen EVs

Samsung Wallet now supports Digital Key for select Volkswagen EVs in Europe, letting compatible Galaxy phones lock, unlock, start and share access via UWB and NFC, protected by EAL6+ certification and Samsung Knox.

Andre Okoye2026-08-20

Citrus Compound Restores Youthful Function in Aging Liver

A new npj Aging study shows hesperetin, a flavonoid in citrus peel, can restore youthful gene activity and reduce signs of liver aging in mice by boosting Cisd2. Human tissue hints urge further trials.

Lena Carter2026-08-20

Why Spider-Man's New Film Just Shattered Box Office Records

Spider-Man: Brand New Day raced to $800M domestically in 19 days and became the first Spider-Man movie to top $2B worldwide. Box office records, critical praise, and questions about Spider-Man 5 and future studio deals follow.

Daniel Rivers2026-08-20

CLARITY Act Odds 10% Before Midterms, Solana CEO Predicts

Solana Policy Institute CEO Miller Whitehouse-Levine gives the CLARITY Act only a 10% chance of passing before the November midterms; procedural September votes, prediction markets, stablecoin and jurisdiction disputes shape the bill’s outlook.

Julia Bennett2026-08-20

Xiaomi’s 1.7m Humanoid Robot Debuts at World Robot 2026

Lena Carter2026-08-20

How a 'Worst' Chinese Cartoon Became a Box-Office Hit

Niu Lai (The Cow Is Coming) went from a box-office flop to a viral sensation. Mockery on social media turned curiosity into ticket sales, pushing the low-budget Chinese animation into the country’s top charts.

Noah Seniro2026-08-20

Inside the Fast & Furious 25th Anniversary Screening

Vin Diesel and the original cast attended a special screening celebrating 25 years of The Fast and the Furious. Diesel announced Fast Forever may begin filming in December and praised a script that moved him to tears.

Daniel Rivers2026-08-20

Bybit Blocks $700M After $1.46B Hack; Boosts AI Security

Bybit says AI-assisted monitoring and continuous on-chain surveillance blocked over $700M in potential losses during H1 2026 after its $1.46B 2025 Ethereum cold-wallet breach, while legal action targets Lazarus Group.

Andre Okoye2026-08-20

Targeted Childhood Screen Use Tied to Teen Cognitive Gains

An eight-year Finnish study links purposeful childhood screen use and tailored physical activity with improved adolescent cognitive processing. Interactive digital tasks, not raw screen time, matter most.

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