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- 1China accounted for nearly 78% of global humanoid robot shipments in H1▼China accounts for 77.9% of global humanoid robot shipments in H1, IDC says
China accounted for 77.9% of worldwide humanoid robot shipments in the first half of the year, according to new figures from IDC reported by TechNode. The data underlines China's dominant position in the emerging humanoid robotics industry, far outpacing all other countries in the number of units shipped globally.
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Startup Midcentury has raised a $15 million seed round to build training data for physical AI systems such as robots and autonomous machines. The funding signals continued investor appetite for startups supplying high-quality data to the physical AI sector, where collecting real-world sensor and motion data is considered a key bottleneck for training capable models.
- 3Midcentury raises $15 million seed round for robotics AI●Midcentury emerged from stealth with a $15 million seed round to address the data bottleneck in robotics. Source: Ventur
Midcentury has come out of stealth with a $15 million seed round to tackle the data bottleneck holding back robotics and physical AI. The startup says progress in robotics is limited by how hard it is to gather the real-world training data that AI systems need. The funding was reported by Ventureburn, and it lands amid growing investor interest in physical AI and robotics data solutions.
- 4China dominates global humanoid robot shipments▼China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments, acco
China shipped more than 19,000 humanoid robots in the first half of 2026, according to figures attributed to IDC, accounting for 77.9% of global shipments. Worldwide shipments reached nearly 25,000 units, up 432.1% year over year. IDC also raised its forecast for global humanoid robot shipments, pointing to rapid industrial scale-up and intensifying competition in robotics.
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Updates are circulating about CCHA TV coverage being carried on Midco Sports Plus, affecting how fans of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association, including Minnesota State Mankato, can watch games. Details shared so far focus on where the broadcasts will be available, with fans checking what the changes mean for access to conference hockey this season.
- 6LACMA releases new book on midcentury domestic futurism●Suck up all the midcentury domestic futurism you can get in LACMA’s new book
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has published a new book celebrating midcentury domestic futurism, the optimistic postwar design movement that imagined futuristic homes and everyday objects for American households. According to Wallpaper, the publication gathers examples of this aesthetic, encouraging readers to take in as much of the style as possible. It is being discussed among design and architecture enthusiasts interested in the era.
- 7Smartphone Brand Market Share Rankings Traced from 2012 to 2025●⚡ Top 10 Smartphone Brands by Market Share 2012-2025 📊 Global ranking · IDC / Counterpoint Research · verified data ¿Jus
A widely shared ranking animation charts the top 10 smartphone brands by global market share from 2012 to 2025, citing data from IDC and Counterpoint Research. It highlights the rise of Chinese manufacturers such as Xiaomi and Huawei alongside Samsung and Apple's enduring dominance. Viewers are debating how quickly the hierarchy has shifted over the decade.