CIRCLE WITH A DOT

Chinese company has introduced a household robot designed for real-world use—not just demos.
It can manage daily routines: wake you up, control appliances, organize spaces, even cook meals.
We’re moving from “smart homes” to autonomous homes. What does that mean for daily life—and work?
#AI #Robotics #SmartHome #Automation #FutureOfWork #Technology

Ireland is living the paradox of digital success.
A global hub for Google, Meta, LinkedIn and others — yet now facing grid instability as data centers approach a quarter of national electricity consumption.
Digital infrastructure is never abstract. It’s physical, energy‑intensive, and deeply political.

DataCenters #Ireland #Energy #AIInfrastructure #Cloud #Sustainability #TechPolicy #DigitalEconomy #Analytics #AI

Gen Z is buying DVDs and Blu-rays again.
4K UHD sales +12% in 2025 — first growth since 2018.
Vidiots LA: 170 rentals/day in January 2026. Biggest month ever.
Criterion Collection: significant year-over-year growth.
You don't own what you stream.
#PhysicalMedia #BluRay #Cinema #Film