build
Tesla’s Chinese rivals are building their own humanoid robots to rival Tesla.EV startup Xpeng unveiled its Iron humanoid robot at its AI day event this month.The company said Iron was already deployed in its factories, joining BYD and Nio in using humanoid robots to build cars. Tesla is facing fierce…
Amid rising costs, Saudi Arabia is scaling back Neom plans to focus on sports venues.Neom’s plans include a stadium for the 2034 World Cup and a winter sports resort.The new city faces financial challenges, leadership changes, and scrutiny over human rights issues. Saudi Arabia is changing plans for mega-city Neom…
NINGDE, China (Reuters) – CATL, the world’s top battery maker, will consider building a U.S. plant if President-elect Donald Trump opens the door to Chinese investment in the electric-vehicle supply chain, the company’s founder and chairman, Robin Zeng, told Reuters. “Originally, when we wanted to invest in the U.S., the…
Salesforce has expanded its AI tools with Agentforce, a platform to help users automate tasks.Agentforce uses generative-AI models that build on Salesforce’s existing products.This article is part of “CXO AI Playbook” — straight talk from business leaders on how they’re testing and using AI. For “CXO AI Playbook,” Business Insider…
A high-protein diet can make it easier to lose weight sustainably. BI fitness reporter Rachel Hosie uses her “4/5” rule to eat enough protein without tracking food.A dietitian called the approach “sensible” and “relaxed.” As an active person, I know that eating a high-protein diet helps me feel and perform…
By Pratima Desai and Siyi Liu LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – China is locking in steps to shape the pricing of the vast quantities of industrial metals it produces and consumes, with moves to attract foreign firms to trade on Shanghai’s futures exchange, which would eventually fragment global markets. After buying mining…
Mia Westrap decided to partake in a “no buy year” after years of struggling with her finances.Westrap has tried to abstain from buying anything unnecessary — and it’s taken a weight off her shoulders.Her “no buy year” has led to more meaningful relationships, less laziness, and independence. This as-told-to essay…
ALMATY (Reuters) – Kazakhstan votes in a referendum on Sunday on whether to build its first nuclear power plant, an idea promoted by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s government as the Central Asian nation seeks to phase out polluting coal plants. The plan, however, has faced public criticism because of its hazards,…
Much of the office market may be mired in a downturn, but demand has been strong for high-end space.New office construction has dropped off sharply, leading to a potential upcoming shortage.Major developers and tenants have taken notice, and projects are revving up to break ground. Office vacancy is at a…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Hawthorne, 35, who along with his wife Maya, 32, designed and built a glass house in North Carolina. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.In 2015, my wife and I saved up to travel to New Zealand, her…
