Daily Technology News: AI Innovations, Robotics, and Space Exploration

Jan 08, 2026

Today’s technology news covers a spectrum of advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, space exploration, and innovative manufacturing efforts, highlighting evolving government and industry roles.

The first of China’s 'AI tigers' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut - CNBC

The first of China’s 'AI tigers' goes public as Zhipu climbs in Hong Kong debut CNBC

Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics - Caterpillar

Caterpillar Teams With NVIDIA to Revolutionize Heavy Industry with Physical AI and Robotics Caterpillar

How Tolan builds voice-first AI with GPT-5.1 - OpenAI

How Tolan builds voice-first AI with GPT-5.1 OpenAI

Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite - NVIDIA Blog

Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite NVIDIA Blog

Exclusive: Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers - Reuters

Exclusive: Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers Reuters

For more efficient electric vehicles: A control center with AI - Porsche Newsroom

For more efficient electric vehicles: A control center with AI Porsche Newsroom

Air taxi maker Joby buys new Ohio factory, more than doubles manufacturing footprint as it vies for FAA approval - CNBC

Air taxi maker Joby buys new Ohio factory, more than doubles manufacturing footprint as it vies for FAA approval CNBC

Expedition 74 Ready for Thursday Spacewalk and Continuing Research - NASA (.gov)

Expedition 74 Ready for Thursday Spacewalk and Continuing Research NASA (.gov)

Utah becomes first state to allow AI to approve prescription refills - The Hill

Utah becomes first state to allow AI to approve prescription refills The Hill

Self-learning AI generates NFL picks, score predictions for every 2026 Wild Card Weekend game - CBS Sports

Self-learning AI generates NFL picks, score predictions for every 2026 Wild Card Weekend game CBS Sports

Today's news highlights significant strides in AI development, robotics integration, and space exploration initiatives, reflecting ongoing innovations and increasing industry collaboration in these forefront technology fields.