On Tuesday, September 8, François Sorel joined a panel of technology and business experts on the BFM Business program Tech & Co. The discussion included Jérôme Colombain, a journalist and creator of the podcast Monde numérique, Jérôme Marin, founder of the tech news site cafetech.fr, and Frédéric Simottel, a journalist for BFM Business. Together, they explored several key developments in the tech world. One topic was the beginning of production for humanoid robots at the factory of XPeng, a major Chinese electric vehicle and technology company. These robots are designed to perform tasks typically done by humans, such as assembling products or providing customer service. The panel also examined recent product launches from Huawei and Xiaomi, two of China’s leading tech companies, who unveiled new foldable smartphones just before Apple’s anticipated release. This timing highlights the increasing competition in the smartphone market, especially as companies try to outpace each other with innovative designs and features. The discussion also touched on a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to establish an international video game festival. The idea aims to celebrate the growing global influence of video games as both an entertainment and economic force, potentially bringing together developers, players, and industry leaders from around the world. Tech & Co is a daily show that airs on BFM Business from Monday to Thursday. The program covers a range of topics related to technology, startups, and the digital economy. Listeners can also access past episodes as a podcast, making it easier to follow the latest trends and insights in the tech world.