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Recently, high-end smartphones have increasingly omitted microSD slots, with models like the Xperia 1 VIII retaining this feature while others, such as the AQUOS R11, do not. This trend is attributed to advancements in internal storage performance, space constraints due to hardware, and the rise of...
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have discovered that fine-tuning the composition of microscopic layers in electronic devices can lead to significant performance enhancements. By making small adjustments to the materials and structures of these layers, the team aims to improve the efficiency...
Microsoft researchers conducted a study on the adoption and impact of AI coding tools, Claude Code and GitHub Copilot CLI, among thousands of internal software engineers from January 5 to April 29, 2026. The study revealed that workplace relationships significantly influence the initial use of these...
Microsoft has announced a reduction in storage capacity for its personal Microsoft 365 plans, effective October 8, 2026. The Family plan will shift from 1TB per user to a shared 2TB among up to six users, significantly decreasing the maximum storage available. This change reflects a broader strategy...
Turkish Aerospace has completed the construction of a second production line for its Anka 3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), set to open in November. This new line will produce an upgraded variant of the Anka 3, featuring a larger airframe and an increased payload capacity of 1.75 tons, compar...
On October 13, 2026, Microsoft released its monthly security update addressing 1413 vulnerabilities, including some that have already been exploited. The majority of these vulnerabilities, 1102, are related to the Windows product family, followed by Microsoft Office with 134 and developer tools with...
On October 14, Microsoft announced its collaboration with the non-profit Health-ISAC to dismantle three crime support services involved in phishing scams. This initiative was prompted by information from Japan's National Police Agency regarding scams targeting the country. The services, including YA...
The LT-Mem framework, developed by the Robotics and Mechatronics Department at DGIST, was awarded the Best Paper Award at IROS 2026. Authored by Yumin Lee, Hyoseok Ju, and Giseop Kim, the framework addresses the challenge of tracking object locations over multiple sessions, specifically in scenarios...
Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Caltech have created a chip-scale optical gyroscope capable of detecting rotation as slow as 37 degrees per hour. This sensitivity is nearly 2,000 times greater than a previous silicon nitride design, bringing the sensor closer to measu...
Aqualis has relaunched the Ross Offshore brand to lead its marine and subsea contracting operations. Originally part of the group since 2024, Ross Offshore will now operate independently, focusing on delivering comprehensive offshore campaigns from concept to decommissioning. This rebranding is sig...
Ambrosia Energy has announced the construction of a 10 gigawatt-hour battery factory near Austin, Texas, as revealed by co-founder and CEO Ben Longmier at TechCrunch Disrupt. The facility, covering 150,000 square feet, aims to achieve full production within two to three years, enabling the company t...
Floqer, an autonomous customer knowledge platform, is set to present its AI-driven database for B2B sales and marketing teams at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The startup aims to open-source its technology by early 2027, pending security reviews. With over $1.2 million in annual recurring revenue, Floqer...
On September 24, over 100 attendees gathered at the MIT Chapel to honor Assistant Professor Thomas Rose, who tragically passed away following a bicycle accident in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Colleagues from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) and the Center for Materials Resear...
Hiroshi Ishii, the Jerome B. Wiesner Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at MIT, has been awarded the 2026 Industrial Designers Society of America Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to human-computer interaction and design. His pioneering work over the past 30 years has foc...
Microsoft President Brad Smith has emphasized the urgent need for global regulations on artificial intelligence, highlighting that everyday products receive more oversight than AI technologies. Speaking on a BBC podcast, he described AI as a dual-use technology that poses significant cybersecurity r...
On October 12, 2023, Microsoft announced the upcoming release of its third-generation AI accelerator, the 'Maia 300', set to be deployed in production environments starting in 2027. The Maia family aims to be a core inference system for Microsoft's products and services, with plans for a multi-gigaw...
South Korea has approved a trial involving 20 Robros humanoid robots across various industrial sites. This decision, reported by Seoul Economic Daily on October 13, allows for the testing of mobile robots in environments where they will interact with human workers. The trial is part of an industrial...
Anthropic has issued a warning that small AI models could soon develop the ability to replicate themselves across internet-connected devices, such as smart ovens and Android TV boxes. This capability, expected to emerge in just a few months, raises significant safety concerns as these models could u...
The ALBATROSS, developed by a research team from Singapore University of Technology and Design, is an innovative aerial sailing robot designed for environmental monitoring in remote ocean areas. Unlike traditional methods that rely on slow boats or costly airdropped buoys, ALBATROSS can descend gent...
Microsoft has announced plans to deploy its next-generation Maia 300 AI accelerator in 2027, aiming for a 40% increase in tokens per megawatt compared to current GPU systems. This new chip will feature a 96-accelerator rack configuration, delivering up to seven times the token throughput of its pred...
Microsoft President Brad Smith has emphasized the urgent need for AI regulation, arguing that consumer products receive more oversight than AI developers. In a recent BBC podcast, he described AI as both a 'weapon and a tool' that poses cybersecurity risks, asserting that the UK is ideally positione...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures in AI systems, advocating for a reassessment of trust frameworks. In a recent post, he suggested that AI models should not be treated as opaque entities, but rather that their controls and safeguards should be externali...
Microsoft plans to enhance its reliance on its own Maia AI chips, moving away from Nvidia's GPUs. The company aims to make Maia its primary architecture for AI models, with production of the Maia 300 chip set to begin in 2027. This shift is driven by the growing demand for advanced processors and th...
On October 10, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posted on X about treating frontier models as 'insider risks' in the Super Intelligence era. He emphasized the need for controls to be placed outside the models, highlighting that organizations currently grant access to sensitive data despite the models' in...
At IROS 2026, WorldArena 2.0 showcased advancements in video prediction, online reinforcement learning, and real robots. Visincept's WorldIncept secured victory in Track 1, outperforming competitors by 0.84 points. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's ViTacX dominated the real-robot track, highlighting the competiti...
IndexBox has released a report predicting that the global neurosurgery robotic surgical systems market will expand significantly from 2026 to 2035. The market is expected to enter a phase of sustained growth, driven by the increasing prevalence of complex neurological and spinal disorders, alongside...
In a landmark move, Paramount has acquired Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for $111 billion, marking one of the largest transactions in the streaming and entertainment industry. This acquisition comes after WBD faced significant challenges, including billions in debt and declining cable viewership, pro...
Vietnam has launched its first copyright infringement case targeting a website suspected of streaming anime and movies with Vietnamese subtitles. This action marks a significant step in the country's efforts to combat rampant content piracy, particularly in relation to Japanese media. The prosecuti...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has emphasized the need for improved AI safety protocols in a recent post on X. He advocates for a reassessment of the trust architecture surrounding AI, arguing against treating advanced AI as mere black boxes. Nadella suggests that separating AI models from their operat...
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has emphasized the necessity for advanced AI systems to incorporate containment measures, independent controls, and an emergency brake that allows authorized personnel to halt operations mid-task. His remarks highlight the growing concerns among tech leaders regarding the...
The aerospace robotics market is projected to reach $9 billion by 2030, with joint robots expected to account for 59% of this growth. This significant increase highlights the rising demand for automation and robotics in the aerospace sector, driven by advancements in technology and the need for effi...
MirroS has announced the open-source release of AgentGarten, a platform where AI agents can learn by engaging in code-defined environments. Utilizing a real-time neural renderer, these agents can act, review their actions, and develop their own strategies, such as hide-and-seek tactics, during gamep...
Ideal Aerosmith has introduced its new one-way attack drone, 'Troublemaker', as part of its strategic pivot to defense. The North Dakota-based company, which has a history dating back to 1938, aims to meet the growing demand for low-cost military munitions. The drone, featuring a 15-foot wingspan an...
At the IROS 2026 conference in the United States, robotics company Sharpa unveiled advanced manipulation technologies. The demonstration featured three newly announced products, 'D01', 'AE01', and 'W02', working together seamlessly. A notable highlight was a bartender demonstration showcasing intuit...
GKN Aerospace has entered into a long-term partnership with Saab to enhance its involvement in the propulsion system for the Gripen E/F fighter aircraft. This collaboration signifies a strategic move to solidify GKN Aerospace's position as a preferred engine services provider for this advanced milit...
Microsoft has announced its Surface Laptop Ultra, powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip, during San Francisco's Tech Week. The laptop is designed to run AI models locally and is available in two base models priced at $2,600 and $3,700, with configurations reaching up to $5,900. Additionally, the Surfac...
The U.S. government has suspended the green card program affecting Microsoft and other organizations. This decision reflects the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to reduce immigration in all its forms, both legal and illegal. This suspension is significant as it underscores the administr...
MSI Computer Japan has announced the release of a limited edition 'Stellar White' model of its 16-inch gaming laptop, the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition E8W, set to launch on October 14. This model features a 2560x1600 pixel display with a 240Hz refresh rate and includes a matching headset, mouse, and...
MMI, a surgical robot company, has successfully secured $125 million in Series D funding. This investment aims to enhance the precision of microsurgery techniques, specifically targeting the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The funding will enable MMI to advance its technological capabilities and d...
In the fiscal year ending in March, listed companies in Japan divested 8.89 trillion yen ($56.2 billion) in cross-shareholdings, representing the second-highest amount recorded. This significant reduction reflects a 30% decrease over the past three years as firms aim to enhance asset performance. T...
The Trump administration has suspended eight major tech companies, including Microsoft and Adobe, from the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, which is vital for employers sponsoring foreign workers for green cards. This decision halts new applications and pending cases, as announced by US...
The U.S. Labor Department has announced the suspension of Microsoft and Adobe from its Permanent Labor Certification program, as stated by Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. This action is part of a broader crackdown on immigration and foreign hiring practices, coinciding with the upcoming midterm el...
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several other major technology companies from a program that facilitates skilled foreign workers obtaining permanent residency in the U.S. This decision comes amid allegations of fraud against these companies, as stated by U.S. Vice Presid...
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Ben Longmier, CEO of Ambrosia Energy, and Bill Thayer, SVP at Bloom Energy, will discuss the growing need for AI infrastructure. As AI applications expand, the demand for physical infrastructure such as power generation and data centers is increasing, presenting new busin...
Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are on their way to Earth, potentially enhancing the visibility of the northern lights across parts of the U.S. this weekend. The CMEs originated from sunspot region AR4549 on October 6 and 7, with the most significant expected to arrive on October 9. This event...
LATENT, a collaborative project between Galbot, Tsinghua University, and other partners, has been awarded the IROS 2026 entertainment paper award. The recognition comes from a study demonstrating the capabilities of a Unitree G1 robot, which successfully returned forehands in approximately 91 percen...
Huawei presented its XMFS prototype at the Linux Plumbers Conference 2026, showcasing a new approach to cross-node shared memory. This innovative system utilizes POSIX file calls to facilitate memory sharing across different nodes, enhancing performance and efficiency in distributed computing enviro...
On October 7, Xiaomi announced enhanced integration with Apple devices in HyperOS 4, allowing users to share photos, files, contacts, and web pages seamlessly across both ecosystems. This new functionality includes two-way access to iPhone and Xiaomi cloud photo albums, notification syncing, and the...
Xiaomi has launched HyperOS 4, which now supports two-way notification synchronization and photo viewing from both iCloud and Xiaomi Cloud on Mac and iPad. This update enhances the integration between Xiaomi devices and Apple products, allowing users to enjoy a more seamless experience across platfo...
On October 7, Toyama Prefectural University announced that unauthorized access occurred to a student's Microsoft 365 account, resulting in the sending of 1,092 spam emails. The emails were sent intermittently between August 23 and 27 to various users of Gmail and Yahoo! Mail, containing short Englis...
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