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Chinese manufacturers dominate humanoid robot production, capturing 97% of global shipments in H1 2026, thanks to government support and vast supply chains (Bloomberg)

Advanced humanoid hardware is one of the strategic high-tech fields where China has an early lead over the US.

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Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies

U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang.

  • North Korean hackers infiltrate U.S. companies using American facilitators.
  • DOJ indicted and arrested at least two individuals involved in the hacks.
  • Over 180 seized computers used in $3 million worth of data thefts.

Why Good Developer Tools Struggle to Acquire Their First 100 Customers

I've worked with B2B technology companies, proprietary / open source software vendors, and startups for almost 20 years. One problem I've observed repeatedly is that technically strong products often…

  • Developers face challenges acquiring first 100 customers for B2B tech products
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  • Measure customer acquisition metrics beyond organic traffic to optimise marketing efforts

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