https://www.scmp.com/rss/521043/feed A graduate of the College of William and Mary, Ian Goodrum has worked at newspapers on both sides of the world, with 10 years of reporting, column writing and editing in the United States and mainland China before joining the Post in 2023. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ian Goodrum Ian Goodrum Let me tell you about something that happened to me. If it sounds familiar, you have my pity. I was at a restaurant in Hong Kong that will remain unnamed. Suffice to say, it is a place I like, but not the kind of place I can visit often unless my landlord starts accepting IOUs. Nestling into the plush, intimate space, I noticed one table was getting quite a lot of attention. A glad-handing session with the chef before any food had been served was enough to confirm that they were Very Important... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3318947/food-influencers-their-led-camera-lights-restaurants-must-be-stopped?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3318947/food-influencers-their-led-camera-lights-restaurants-must-be-stopped?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:15:07 +0000 Ian Goodrum Ian Goodrum Humanoid robots – not to be confused with their industrial counterparts, the mechanical arms and other heavy-duty units already carrying out tasks on many factory floors – presently receive attention more for their projected value than their immediate utility, as the applications they are currently suited for are limited and most units remain prohibitively expensive for the average consumer. Compiled here are the nuts and bolts of this embryonic sector: some marquee features of current models,... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3303768/china-makes-big-bet-humanoid-robots?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3303768/china-makes-big-bet-humanoid-robots?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:53:44 +0000