China

Trump’s Tech Posse in China, Who’s Winning in Musk v. Altman, and Hantavirus Conspiracy Theories 0

Brian Barrett: Our best and brightest. Leah Feiger: Yeah. And so I’m just like, no, no, no, this is clearly not just about tech. This is about showing very specifically who Trump’s allies are and being able to position himself in front of a country and leader that he hasn’t spent a lot of time

Was it a secret Chinese spy headquarters or a ping-pong parlor? New York Chinatown case goes to trial 0

The plain, glass-clad building stands six stories between a hotel, a spa and a coffee shop in the heart of Manhattan’s Chinatown neighborhood. U.S. prosecutors say it was a secret Chinese spy outpost, with orders from Beijing to silence, harass and intimidate pro-democracy dissidents in the U.S., and a banner inside that said: “Fuzhou Police Overseas Service

The US still waits for its high-speed rail revolution 0
- Gear / Gear News and Events, General, News, Newsletters, Security / Security News
- May 2, 2026
CNN — High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving economic growth, creating jobs and bringing communities closer together. China, Japan and Europe lead the way. So why doesn’t the United States have a high-speed rail
READ MORE
Chinese brain interface startup Gestala raises $21M just two months after launch 0
- AI, ai coding assistant, AI regulation, Artificial Intelligence, Asia, Biotech & Health, brain computer interface, brain tech, China, Exclusive, HealthTech, healthtech startups, merge labs, Neuralink, openai, pro-ai pacs, startup, Startups, Tech, Technology, ultrasound BCI
- March 12, 2026
Elon Musk’s Neuralink and OpenAI-backed Merge Labs are pushing forward with brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in the U.S. Meanwhile, Chinese serial entrepreneur Phoenix Peng is building rival efforts through two startups: NeuroXess, which develops implantable BCI systems, and a second company, Gestala, developing non-invasive ultrasound-based BCIs. Gestala has raised $21.6 million (CN¥150 million) just two
READ MORE