Shenzhen
Stories tagged Shenzhen.
Humanoid Robot Combat League Puts 1.73-Metre Fighters in Shenzhen Arena
Chinese robotics company EngineAI has launched a humanoid robot combat league, staging its first event in Shenzhen in July with 32 teams and 1.73-metre T800 machines. The bouts blend technology demonstration with live entertainment as robot fighting becomes a spectator product.
China's Underground Club Map: Shanghai's C·Park Hub, a Shenzhen Solo Outpost and a Hidden Hong Kong Spot
A tour of China's underground club landscape finds a dense Shanghai cluster around the C·Park complex, a lone venue carrying Shenzhen's scene, and a low-key Hong Kong mainstay tucked inside Central. The lineup shifts constantly, with venues cycling through birth, evolution and decay.
Why Is a Do-Nothing Robot Duck Selling Out? Microduck Sparks AI Craze
The Microduck, a 25-centimeter open-source robot duck that performs no practical tasks, sold over 5,000 units within 24 hours of its launch at USD 399. The device has become a sensation among AI developers for its programmability via reinforcement learning.
Humanoid Robots Face Off in World’s First URKL Combat Tournament
The inaugural Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL) tournament launched in Shenzhen, featuring 32 international teams and 75kg humanoid robots battling in a steel arena.
Asia Sweeps Top Spots in 2026 Global Skyline Ranking
Seven of the world's top ten skylines are in Asia, with Shenzhen taking the number one spot, according to a new ranking by Radical Storage.
McDonald’s and POP MART Open ‘Twinkle Twinkle’ Pop-Up Playground in Shenzhen
McDonald’s is marking 35 years in China with an immersive pop-up playground in Shenzhen, created in partnership with POP MART and featuring the 'Twinkle Twinkle' IP by illustrator Daxin.