Waymo Builds Custom Chip for Smarter Robotaxis
Waymo has developed a custom chip designed to improve the performance of its robotaxis. The chip also reduces the company’s reliance on third-party suppliers such as Nvidia.
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Memory Shortage Drives LATAM Smartphone Slump
Counterpoint reports that Latin American smartphone shipments fell 10% year over year in Q2 2026, the steepest decline since Q3 2023. Samsung and Apple grew 6% and 5%, respectively, while Motorola, Xiaomi, and Honor declined amid memory shortages, inflation, and weaker demand.
Your Coding Agent Is Only as Smart as Its Data
The article argues that a Coding Agent’s practical value depends heavily on how well it understands a developer’s codebase, workflows, and organizational data. It presents data access and context quality as central factors in improving coding-agent performance.
AI Demand Pushes Up Africa’s Cheapest Phone Prices
Rising demand for AI technologies is increasing the cost of producing entry-level smartphones in Africa. Consumers may need to spend more this year for devices that have helped millions access the internet.
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AI Smart Beds Enter the Mass Market
Smart bed prices are falling sharply, with many online products now priced at RMB 3,000–4,000 and flagship sets below RMB 10,000. Falling component costs, domestic supply chains, stronger demand, and simplified product configurations are accelerating adoption, while inaccurate sensing and weak adaptive functions remain key concerns.
Hesai Lidar Gains Ground in China’s Smart-Car Push
Hesai CFO Andrew Fan says lidar orders this year are higher than during the same period last year. More Chinese automakers are adding lidar to new vehicle models as they accelerate intelligent-driving development despite a weak overall car market.
Pixel Watch 5 Adds Health and Offline Gemini
The Pixel Watch 5 refines Google’s smartwatch formula with smarter gym tracking, new health alerts, and offline Gemini support. The review presents it as a meaningful but incremental upgrade at a premium price.
Trumpchi Eon S9 Gets Huawei ADS V4.1 OTA Upgrade
GAC Trumpchi has begun rolling out OTA 3.0 for the Eon S9, upgrading its Huawei ADS V4.1 driving system and HarmonySpace 5 cockpit. The update adds automated cruise parking, side-impact defense, AI-powered in-car assistance, and dual-control parked ventilation.
Hongqi HS5 Launches with AI Driving
FAW Hongqi has launched the refreshed HS5 SUV at a promotional price starting at 134,800 yuan. The vehicle adds Lingxi Smart Cabin 5.0, Hongqi Sinuo intelligent driving, upgraded displays, and a 2.0T powertrain.
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Samsung Poised to Retake Smartphone Leadership
Counterpoint Research predicts that Samsung Electronics will regain the top position in the global smartphone market this year. The forecast highlights Samsung’s relative resilience amid rising memory-chip prices.