Robotics & Automation: Huilun Tech and GAC Powertrain BU signed a strategic deal to scale humanoid robots, targeting a standardized line for 10,000 units and first factory deployments for assembly and material handling. AI & Frontier Tech: India’s Dr Jitendra Singh said AI, quantum, space and nuclear will shape the next growth era, pointing to progress in quantum-secure communication. Tech Markets: Asian stocks slid again as Apple’s price hikes and chip-cost worries hit sentiment, while U.S. equity funds saw $3.53B outflows amid valuation and Fed-rate-hike fears. AI Agents Funding: Agentic AI investment jumped to $2.9B across 50 deals in 2025, with early 2026 already showing faster production-grade adoption. Identity Security: One Identity is spinning out as an independent company, betting on identity governance and privileged access management as the “control plane” for security. 5G Rollouts: Kyivstar expanded its 5G pilot in Lviv, adding testing at the railway station to measure performance under heavy traffic. Privacy Backlash: A free mapping tool, DeFlock, lets drivers locate Flock ALPR cameras, intensifying scrutiny of surveillance tech. Clean Energy Finance: India’s clean-energy push includes battery storage procurement approvals and wind EPC wins, as capital markets become a key funding channel. Defense Tech: Czech firms showcased broader defense tech solutions at Eurosatory, from drones and electronic warfare to next-gen ammo. Business & Funding: Elroy Air agreed to go public via a SPAC, aiming to fund production of its 500+ pound cargo VTOL drone.