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Roaring into the Year of the Fire Horse: Lunar New Year 2026 Roundup

CNN’s Lunar New Year 2026 roundup spotlights the Year of the Fire Horse with zodiac forecasts and holiday rituals, including feng shui readings for celebrities like Timothée Chalamet and Margot Robbie and public figures such as Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani. The piece covers cultural moments from Kung Fu‑robot performances at CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala to decoration vibes like Draco Malfoy posters, a viral sad‑mouthed Year of the Horse plush, and Adidas’ China‑themed jacket trend, while also noting festivities amid grief following a deadly Hong Kong fire.

via CNN|

#celebrities-fortunes #china #lunar-new-year

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Robots Take the Spotlight at China's New Year Gala

China’s CCTV Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid and quadruped robots from Unitree and peers performing acrobatic kung‑fu and practical tasks, signaling rapid progress in robotics and AI amid US‑China tech rivalry. The show, along with ByteDance’s AI features, illustrated Beijing’s push to upgrade manufacturing and brand China as a tech powerhouse, though some observers criticized the emphasis on androids over humans. Analysts say 2026 could pivot robotics from stage spectacles to real‑world industrial use, with industry leaders urging continued investment in the sector.

via CNN|

#ai #china #manufacturing

ai-and-robotics1 month ago•10 min saved

Robot Warriors Dazzle With Drunken Kung Fu at China’s Spring Gala

Humanoid Unitree robots (G1/H1) wowed millions during China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala with synchronized Drunken Fist routines using weapons and parkour-style stunts, showcasing advanced multi-robot coordination and signaling Beijing’s push to deploy humanoids in factories and logistics, backed by major investments from top firms.

via Interesting Engineering|

#ai-and-robotics #humanoid-robots #martial-arts-robotics

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China's Wall-Running Robots Impress Stagecraft, but Real-World Utility Remains Unclear

China showcased agile Unitree G1 humanoid robots performing wall runs and martial-arts choreography at the Spring Festival Gala, highlighting rapid progress in robotics. While the spectacle demonstrates technical leaps, experts caution that translating such stage prowess into everyday usefulness is still uncertain. Regulators have warned of a potential robotics market bubble due to crowded competition, and analysts note China’s strengths in manufacturing and AI as the sector continues to evolve on the global stage.

via Futurism|

#china #humanoid-robots #robotics