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China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk
China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

More than 150 Chinese companies are making humanoid robots but a market bubble risks forming in the rapidly growing futuristic industry, a Beijing official has warned. More than half of China's 150 humanoid robot companies -- a figure still increasing -- are "startups or 'cross-industry' entrants, which is a good thing for innovation", Li said.

by  AFP

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The shrill is gone: AOL to shut down dial-up internet
The shrill is gone: AOL to shut down dial-up internet
by  AFP

The ear-piercing beeps, squeals and buzzes of 90s-era dial-up internet will vanish from thousands of holdout American homes in September as historic provider AOL shuts down the service. "AOL routinely evaluates its products and services and has decided to discontinue dial-up internet," the pioneering internet service provider (ISP) said in a blog post.

EU clears Just Eat takeover by Dutch group Prosus
EU clears Just Eat takeover by Dutch group Prosus
by  AFP

The EU on Monday conditionally approved Dutch investment group Prosus's bid to buy Just Eat Takeaway.com for 4.1 billion euros ($4.8 billion). One of Europe's most popular food delivery platforms, Just Eat Takeaway.com operates in 17 international markets.

Indonesia, Peru strike trade agreement as leaders meet
Indonesia, Peru strike trade agreement as leaders meet
by  AFP

Indonesia and Peru sealed a trade agreement Monday as their leaders met in Jakarta, with Southeast Asia's biggest economy looking to make inroads into South American markets. "Normally, this agreement would have taken years, but Indonesia and Peru managed to finalise this agreement within 14 months."

Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data
Asian markets waver to start key week for trade, US data
by  AFP

Asian markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation about US inflation data and a prolonged pause for Washington's tariffs on China. With Tuesday's US-China tariff truce deadline looming, investors are bullish about the prospects of another extension.

New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
by  AFP

Instagram users are warning about a new location sharing feature, fearing that the hugely popular app could be putting people in danger by revealing their whereabouts without their knowledge. In a TikTok video, Flanagan called Instagram's new location sharing feature "dangerous" and gave step-by-step instructions on how to make sure it is turned off.