Humanoid Robots Head to the Factory Floor at AGCO

Humanoid Robots Head to the Factory Floor at AGCO

AGCO and Agility Robotics have signed a commercial agreement to pilot humanoid robots at AGCO’s Hesston, Kansas, plant. The companies announced the deal on October 20, 2026. The pilot is expected to begin in 2027. Humanoid robots in manufacturing have mostly been demos. A farm equipment giant putting one in a real factory is a…

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Why is BIGHIT MUSIC Taking Legal Action Over TXT Soobin Rumors? Agency Issues Warning Ahead of Comeback

Why is BIGHIT MUSIC Taking Legal Action Over TXT Soobin Rumors? Agency Issues Warning Ahead of Comeback

BIGHIT MUSIC has announced strong legal action against malicious rumors and allegedly false claims targeting TXT leader Soobin, warning that those responsible will face consequences without leniency or settlement. The statement comes as the K-pop group prepares to release its ninth mini album next month. On Thursday, Oct. 22, the agency addressed the controversy through…

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AI Customer Service Rules: NYC Proposes a Human Off-Ramp

AI Customer Service Rules: NYC Proposes a Human Off-Ramp

New York City wants to stop customer service bots from trapping people in endless loops. On October 20, 2026, the city’s consumer agency proposed a rule covering chatbots and other automated support tools. Violators would face restitution and fines that start at $525. If you run a small team, you may have added a chatbot…

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Christa Pike Can Now Speak in Full Sentences After Botched Execution as Long-Term Damage Fears Remain

Christa Pike Can Now Speak in Full Sentences After Botched Execution as Long-Term Damage Fears Remain

Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate who survived a failed lethal injection on Sept. 30, can now speak in full sentences, according to an update from her attorneys reported on Oct. 21. Although her speech and mobility have improved, concerns remain about possible lasting physical and cognitive effects. The 50-year-old received two doses of…

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Autonomous Aircraft Startup Reliable Robotics Hits Unicorn Status

Autonomous Aircraft Startup Reliable Robotics Hits Unicorn Status

Reliable Robotics has extended its Series D with a $115 million financing, TechCrunch reported on October 20, 2026. The Mountain View autonomous aircraft startup says the round pushes its valuation beyond $1 billion. It is building flight automation that can be installed on aircraft that already exist. The company was co-founded by SpaceX alumni and…

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eBay to axe 9% of staff in second round of job cuts in 2026

eBay to axe 9% of staff in second round of job cuts in 2026

Published Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · 10:07 PM EBAY will eliminate 9 per cent of its workforce, according to a person familiar with the matter, marking the company’s second round of job cuts this year. The reductions will affect around 1,000 employees, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the details are…

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LLM API Pricing Climbs as Alibaba Lifts DeepSeek Rates

LLM API Pricing Climbs as Alibaba Lifts DeepSeek Rates

Alibaba quietly raised the list price of a popular budget model, according to a price tracker run by Stork AI. Its report dated October 20, 2026 shows DeepSeek V4 Flash 0731 output pricing moving from $0.40 to $1.32 per million tokens. Input pricing more than doubled as well. If you build products on top of…

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