Scientists in China have created a new optical disc the size of a regular DVD that can hold an extraordinary 125 terabytes of data. The research was led by the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. The disc achieves this capacity by stacking hundreds of ultra-thin layers and using a special light-sensitive material. The system records information in nanoscale dots just 54 nanometres wide and 70 nanometres apart. This innovation breaks long-standing storage barriers and could revolutionize data storage efficiency. It promises massive savings in data-centre space, energy, and cost for long-term storage as global data production continues to rise. #ChinaInnovation

Chinese startup Noetix Robotics has launched the humanoid robot Bumi priced under US$1,400, aiming to bring bipedal robots into homes and classrooms. The 94-cm tall, 12-kg machine walks, balances and dances while offering an open programming interface for education and hobbyist use. This aggressive pricing could accelerate the shift of humanoids from labs into everyday settings, lowering the entry barrier for schools and makers. #robotics #EducationTech #humanoidrobot #ChinaInnovation #consumerrobot #fblifestyle