Tech updates span robotics, AI, EVs, and space growth

You're catching up on the latest in tech. First, a Japanese company has built a humanoid robot that acts like an ambulance, but for fixing things on the spot in factories or warehouses. It’s built to respond fast when equipment breaks down. Over in South Korea, researchers came up with a new way to train AI that helps robots and drones move through crowds without bumping into each other — useful for delivery bots or hospital assistants. In the auto world, GM is changing how its trucks handle your phone. Starting with the 2027 Silverado and Sierra, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t just tacked on — they’re built right into the main screen, so it feels like one smooth system. Out in Georgia, a big battery storage facility just went live, holding 128 megawatts and able to release power for up to four hours when demand spikes. That’s helping steady the grid. Meanwhile, CADDi, a Tokyo-based AI company focused on manufacturing, just got $114 million in funding at a $1.2 billion value. They’re using it to grow in North America. Out east, Hainan in China is turning into a real space hub, with more rocket launches happening there all the time. And back in the U.S., a federal judge is asking questions about why Musk’s legal team dropped Apple from an antitrust case tied to OpenAI — he wants to know if there was a deal behind the scenes. That’s where things stand.