Optimus robot serves popcorn at Tesla’s new diner

From Cheddar. Tesla’s diner is open and it has robot servers. Because of course it does. Tesla just launched its retro-futuristic diner in LA, complete with drive-in movie screens, classic comfort food, and yes, robot servers. In this video, Optimus casually bags popcorn for a customer like it’s the most normal thing in the world.…

Nvidia CEO says the next wave of AI is going physical

From Cheddar. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the next wave of AI is going physical. Speaking at China’s International Supply Chain Expo, he described a future where reasoning models power real-world machines like robots. Open-source, he says, will drive it safely. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In…

This humanoid robot just painted King Charles III

From Cheddar. A robot painted the king. Britain’s King Charles III just got an AI-powered portrait, painted by a humanoid robot named Ai-Da. The painting, titled “Algorithm King,” was unveiled at the UN’s AI for Good Summit in Geneva. It’s not Ai-Da’s first royal portrait. She also painted Queen Elizabeth II for her Platinum Jubilee.…

Watch this EV rotate in place to clear traffic 1

From Cheddar. Meanwhile, this EV makes room by spinning in place. While waiting at a red light in China, the Denza Z9GT activated its “dragon tail swing,” a pivot turn that allows it to rotate in place and make room for another car. Powered by BYD’s YiSanFang platform, the feature uses dual rear motors and…

Bugs with backpacks could help save lives

From Cheddar. Next rescue team? A beetle with a backpack. Researchers in Australia are turning bugs into search-and-rescue tools by attaching microchip backpacks that let responders guide them through rubble using video game controllers. These beetles can climb, crawl, and reach places robots still can’t, potentially helping locate disaster survivors in hours, not days. Connect…

Why Linda Yaccarino Stepped Down as CEO of X

From Cheddar. In this episode of Big Business This Week J.D. Durkin is joined by Axios media reporter Kerry Flynn to unpack the biggest business stories making headlines. The two dive into the surprising resignation of Linda Yaccarino, the latest developments around a U.S.-specific version of TikTok and artificial intelligence being integrated in the classroom.…

This tiny humanoid robot companion fits on your desk

From Cheddar. Who needs a desk plant when you can have a desk robot? Meet Reachy Mini: an 11-inch humanoid companion from Pollen Robotics and Hugging Face. It’s expressive, open-source so you can customize it, and you build it yourself. It’s now available for pre-order, with DIY kits starting at $299. Connect with Cheddar! On…

Domino’s tests robot dog to deliver pizzas

From Cheddar. Robot dogs are the new pizza guys. A robot dog was recently spotted delivering pizzas for Domino’s in the UK. The four-legged courier, resembling Boston Dynamics’ Spot, is the latest sign that tech is reshaping takeout. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe

Watch: Neuralink patient moves a cursor with just thoughts

From Cheddar. Imagine controlling tech with nothing but your thoughts. Watch as a patient uses Elon Musk’s Neuralink to control a computer cursor just by thinking, no eye tracking needed. In its latest update, the company showed how the brain chip is helping people with spinal cord injuries or ALS operate devices with their minds.…

Why the Iran Conflict Matters for Every American

From Cheddar. Alex Nowrasteh, Vice President of Economic and Social Policy at the Cato Institute, joins Big Business This Week to unpack the real economic consequences of the escalating conflict in Iran. From potential market shocks and rising oil prices to the ripple effects on U.S. foreign policy and investor confidence, Nowrasteh offers a sharp…

A life-size Jeff Bezos mannequin dropped into Venice’s Grand Canal

From Cheddar. Venice locals didn’t exactly RSVP “yes” to Jeff Bezos’ wedding. Activists floated a life-size mannequin of the billionaire down the Grand Canal on a giant Amazon box, protesting wealth inequality and over-tourism ahead of his wedding to Lauren Sánchez this weekend. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web:…