A Smithsonian-backed space experience lands on the Florida Mall

The 40-minute experience transforms the 5,000-square-foot space into a free-standing environment, where producers work with astrophysicists to create interactive scenes using observational data from the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes (courtesy Fever).

Orlando’s ties to the nation’s space program helped land one of the Smithsonian Institution’s new immersive experiences on the Florida Mall, where visitors will soon be able to walk through galaxies and exploding stars using virtual reality technology built from real telescope data. Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience, a permanent exhibit, opens June 25 in …

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Puregold Price Club brings access to Gcash for Business, end-to-end digital financial tools to more Filipino sari-sari store owners.

Puregold Price Club, GCash for Business bring access to end-to-end digital financial tools to more Filipino sari-sari store owners

MANILA, Philippines – Puregold Price Club Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Gcash for Business to accelerate digitization. Sari-Sari Saving and expanding access to digital payments and financial solutions among Philippine Nano, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NMSMEs). Through this partnership with Puregold Price Club, GCash for Business aims to make payment tools …

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OpenAI files for IPO, latest in stream of potential AI mega-sales | CNN Business

OpenAI files for IPO, latest in stream of potential AI mega-sales | CNN Business

Summary OpenAI has secretly filed for an initial public offering, possibly the most anticipated market launch in recent history. The filing comes after rival Anthropic announced plans to go public and ahead of SpaceX’s debut Friday. OpenAI was last valued at $852 billion, but faces pressure to prove it can generate money to match that …

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AI companies stumble toward Wall Street debuts

AI companies stumble toward Wall Street debuts

Some leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations. From Anthropic to SpaceX to OpenAI, tech giants are looking to take their shares public to access more capital in the race to shape the future of technology. The amount of money invested in developing and maintaining artificial intelligence …

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China can build human figures to scale. The hardest part is finding enough buyers

China can build human figures to scale. The hardest part is finding enough buyers

HONG KONG (AP) — Humanoid robots made in China Creates waves As the companies that make them look for ways to expand and dominate the market, with lags, direct transport and the ability to make coffee. Robot makers in China say they have thousands of orders for humanoids that can do things like sort parcels …

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Amazon has unveiled its latest warehouse robot as the tech giant continues to roll out AI layoffs

On May 31, 2026, Unitree Robotics humanoids dance to open Asia's first embedded intelligence experience store in Shanghai.

Amazon’s original Proteus robot has been rolled out in 25 fulfillment centers in the US Savda Baimia Amazon unveiled its latest warehouse robot that can take commands in conversational language, underscoring how AI-driven automation is advancing as companies continue to downsize their corporate workforces in AI-driven efficiencies. The tech company’s next-generation Proteus is an autonomous …

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Huffer was accused of using AI to reproduce real models without permission

Akshay Raju (left) and what he says is an AI-generated model he and others are inspired by.

New Zealand clothing brand Huffer is facing growing scrutiny over allegations it used artificial intelligence to create campaign images of former models without their knowledge or consent. Controversy was sparked by Auckland model Elijah Timmins-Scanlon, who posted a video on social media accusing the brand of using AI-generated figures. Kiwi model says streetwear label will …

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Golf equipment is already a multi-billion dollar market. AI is going to supercharge it | CNN Business

Bryson DeCambeau during a practice round prior to the PGA Championship at Arronimking Golf Club on May 11, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Summary Golf participation is set to hit a record high with more than 160 million people playing worldwide by 2025. Artificial intelligence is changing the game with self-driving caddies, swing analysis apps and smart equipment that provides real-time advice. High costs and traditional rules hinder AI integration with some smart features banned from competitive play. …

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