According to South Korean media outlet ETNews, industry sources on June 18 indicate that LG Innotek plans to supply camera modules for Figure AI’s humanoid robots. The two companies are reportedly in negotiations over specific volumes and pricing. If a final agreement is reached, shipments are exp...

According to a report from Reuters, sources say India has directed state-run miner IREL to suspend a 13-year-old rare earth export agreement with Japan in order to prioritize domestic supply. The report adds that India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal instructed IREL to halt exports of rare earths...

According to Reuters, during talks held in London last week, sources indicate that Beijing has yet to commit to approving exports of certain specialized rare-earth magnets used by U.S. military contractors in fighter jets and missile systems. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to enforce export restricti...

Robotics are rapidly emerging as a key growth area for global tech companies. According to Bloomberg, Samsung and NVIDIA are reportedly planning to acquire minority stakes in Skild AI as part of their efforts to strengthen their presence in the consumer robotics sector. Sources indicate that Sams...

According to a report from Reuters, David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and crypto czar, argues that China is not years behind the U.S. in AI development; instead, the gap may be as short as three to six months. The White House later clarified that he was referring specifically to China’s...