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ACE Robotics CEO: Humanoid Robot Brains to Reach ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by Late 2027 via Embodied AI
Humanoid robots could be heading toward a major advance in AI. On August 21, 2026, ACE Robotics Chairman Wang Xiaogang said embodied AI may reach a “ChatGPT moment” by the end of 2027. The aim is to help robots understand and respond to unfamiliar real-world situations instead of simply following fixed commands. As world models…

DeepSeek Launches V4-Flash Vision Model on API with Free Image Reuse via Files API
DeepSeek rolled out DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp on its API platform on August 21, 2026. The experimental multimodal model matches DeepSeek-V4-Flash on text tasks, including reasoning and agents. It adds vision support and a free Files API for image reuse. The launch targets developers building multimodal agent workflows at scale. What the New Vision Model Brings DeepSeek-V4-Flash-Vision-Exp accepts…

OpenAI’s iMessage Plugin Raises Privacy Stakes for Apple on August 21
OpenAI rolled out an Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac that can read, search, and send texts. The feature raises privacy questions despite local processing claims and default approval gates.

FTSE 100 Today: UK Stocks Edge Up 0.16% as Antofagasta and Mining Rally Mask Weak Retail Sales
The FTSE 100 edged 0.16% higher on August 21, 2026, as stronger metals prices lifted London-listed mining stocks. Antofagasta led the gains with a 4.3% jump, while gold, silver and copper also moved higher. The rise came despite a weaker UK consumer picture. Retail sales fell 0.5% in July, adding to concerns over household spending….

JBM Auto (JBMA) Share Price Jumps 10% to ₹685 on ₹2,850 Crore Bain Capital Deal Buzz
JBM Auto shares jumped nearly 10% to ₹685 on August 21, 2026, after reports that Bain Capital is considering an investment of up to ₹2,850 crore in the company’s electric vehicle business. The potential deal has brought JBM Auto’s share price back into focus, while heavy trading volume added to the day’s move. Talks are…

Welspun Corp (WELCORP) Share Price Soars 16% to Record High After ₹17,200 Crore Mega Order
On August 21, 2026, Welspun Corp shares surged after the company won its largest-ever single order, valued at about $1.8 billion (₹17,200 crore). The contract covers pipe supplies from its US manufacturing facility and sent the stock to a record high. The deal also pushed Welspun Corp’s global order book to around $4.4 billion, giving…

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…

Samsung Electronics Eyes $72 Billion Shareholder Return Package Amid AI Boom
Samsung Electronics is weighing a massive shareholder return package worth more than 100 trillion won ($72 billion) as strong AI chip demand drives record profits. On August 21, 2026, the South Korean tech giant is set to discuss the plan at a board meeting. The package could include a special dividend, share buybacks, and cancellations….

Gold Price Today: MCX Gold Jumps to ₹1,60,250. Why Gold Is Rising as Dollar Weakens, Fed Bets Shift
MCX gold price rose 0.52% to ₹1,60,250 on August 21, 2026, supported by a weaker dollar and falling US yields. September silver futures declined 1.02% to ₹2,45,736 on the same session. Healthy spot market demand and positive global cues drove bullion higher today. Brent crude slipped 0.27% to $93.52 a barrel, adding further support to…