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April 8, 2026
Hesai Q1 LiDAR Sales Reach 330K Units
Hesai reported Q1 2026 LiDAR sales of about 330,300 units total. This includes 144,800 units for ADAS applications and 185,500 for robots and others. Strong demand highlights growth in autonomous driving and robotics.
Zhenbang Optical Module Reader Enters Mass Production
Zhenbang Intelligent's optical module read/write product has achieved mass production. The company has laid out core humanoid robot parts like controllers, BMS, batteries, and exoskeletons, though with limited current revenue. Optical product contributes minimally to total revenue.
Tudatong Q1 Lidar Shipments +340%
Tudatong reported Q1 2026 lidar shipments of ~181,400 units, up 340% YoY. Falcon series accounted for 65,500 units (+90%), while Lingque series hit 115,600 units (+1594%).
Google CEO: 2027 AI Production Inflection
Google CEO Sundar Pichai identifies 2027 as a critical turning point for AI reshaping production methods. Despite $175B in capital, Google struggles with storage chip shortages due to wafer production, memory supply, and infrastructure limits. The company eyes space data centers as its next major 'SpaceX-level' investment.
Microsoft Fixes Broken Start Menu Search
A rogue Bing update disabled Windows 11 Start Menu search for some users since April 6. Microsoft has deployed a hands-off fix to resolve the unexpected bug. The issue affected search functionality without user intervention needed for the patch.
US Bill Aligns Allies on China Chip Curbs
US lawmakers introduced the Match Act to restrict China's access to advanced chipmaking equipment. The bill seeks to align allies like the Netherlands and Japan with stricter US export controls. Analysts see it as an escalation against China's semiconductor goals.
Netflix VOID AI Preserves Motion in Edits
Netflix's VOID AI tool removes unwanted objects from video footage while maintaining realistic motion in surrounding elements. It surpasses existing AI editors that often produce unnatural movement artifacts. This represents a key advancement in AI-driven video editing.
Uber Starts ID. Buzz Robotaxi Tests in LA
Uber and Volkswagen are testing ID. Buzz robotaxis in LA with safety drivers via MOIA tech. Driverless operations targeted for late 2026, with plans for thousands of vehicles across US. Fits Uber's AV partnership strategy after selling its self-driving unit.
ProPublica Union Strikes Over AI Protections
Unionized ProPublica staff launched a 24-hour strike over stalled contract talks. Key disputes include AI usage protections, layoff safeguards, and wages. The 150-member guild urges public support via digital picket line.
SoftBank Euro Bond Funds AI Push
SoftBank Corp., a SoftBank Group unit, plans its first euro-denominated bond sale. This supports founder Masayoshi Son's aggressive push into artificial intelligence. The move highlights the conglomerate's strategic shift toward AI.
Baiwei Faces 50M RMB Patent Lawsuits
Baiwei Storage is sued as defendant in two invention patent infringement cases by Emtier Co., totaling 50 million RMB. The lawsuits target the company and related entities. Baiwei assesses no major adverse impact on operations or finances.
SK Hynix 321-Layer QLC cSSD Ships to Dell
SK Hynix launched shipments of its first 321-layer QLC NAND client SSD, PQC21. Deliveries begin this month, starting with Dell. It comes in 1TB/2TB capacities with M.2 2230 form factor for laptops and mini PCs.
Kioxia Plans Post-IPO Dividend Mechanism
NAND leader Kioxia considers first post-listing dividend and stable payout policy to reward shareholders. It maintains conservative capex amid tight NAND supply and ongoing market upcycle.
WhatsApp Adds Native CarPlay Interface
Meta has rolled out a new WhatsApp version for CarPlay with a native interface, enabling direct access to contacts, favorites, recent chats, and call history. It includes shortcut buttons for dictation-based messaging and calls, moving beyond Siri-only controls. OpenAI recently added ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay for conversational driving.
Investors Fund Nuclear for UK AI Datacenters
Investors are channeling funds into British atomic and fusion startups to power the UK's booming AI datacenters. This surge is driven by massive energy demands from datacenter expansions. Market researchers highlight this trend as a key solution for reliable power.
Tesla FSD v14.3 Boosts Reaction Times
Tesla has rolled out FSD v14.3, featuring quicker reaction times and various improvements. It introduces yellow light logic and plans for pothole avoidance. Early feedback calls it the most ambitious supervised driving update recently.
Dell CEO: AI Memory Demand Surges 625x by 2028
Dell CEO Michael Dell predicts AI accelerator memory demand will surge 625 times by 2028 compared to 2023. Global AI memory supply shortages are unlikely to resolve soon. Supply-demand imbalance will persist in the AI infrastructure market.
Generalist Hails Embodied Native as AI Future
Generalist publishes a seminal article asserting native embodiment as the true path for AI. It declares Yuanli Lingji's efforts concluded. 2026 is proclaimed the first year of the embodied native era.
Chrome 147 Adds Web Print API & Restrictions
Google Chrome 147 stable version launched on April 7, 2026, across Android, ChromeOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It advances Web features with new restrictions and Web Print API. Includes standard stability and performance enhancements.
SteamGPT Rumored for Anti-Cheat and Support
Valve is developing SteamGPT, an AI system spotted in Steam client code. It will handle player reports, game launch issues, and refunds. The system may integrate with player trust scores and CS2 anti-cheat.