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TECH NEWS | A TOUCHSCREEN MACBOOK COULD BE JUST WEEKS AWAY

New touch-gesture code has appeared in Apple’s macOS 27.2 beta, adding to reports of an OLED touchscreen MacBook. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects an October or November launch.

The rumored redesign could bring a thinner, lighter laptop with a Dynamic Island replacing the notch. Apple hasn’t confirmed it, and the code could instead improve touch controls through an iPad using Sidecar.

Would you use a touchscreen MacBook?

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TECH NEWS | A 501-BILLION-PARAMETER AI MODEL JUST ENTERED THE RACE

Nvidia-backed Reflection AI has unveiled Beam, a new open-weight model built for coding, complex reasoning and autonomous AI agents.

Beam has 501 billion parameters but activates only 23 billion per task, making it faster and cheaper to run. Its weights and developer tools are scheduled for release later this month.

Could Beam become the Western answer to DeepSeek?

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TECH NEWS | THE US NAVY IS USING XBOX CONTROLLERS TO FIRE LASERS

The US Navy is using Xbox-style controllers to operate LOCUST anti-drone laser systems. The familiar controls allow sailors to target threats after less than an hour of training.

LOCUST can track and destroy drones using a high-energy beam. Each engagement costs only a few dollars, while conventional interceptor missiles can cost thousands or even millions.

Would you trust a game controller to operate a real laser weapon?

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TECH NEWS | HUAWEI AND QUALCOMM JUST MADE A RARE 5G DEAL

Huawei and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year patent agreement covering 5G, AI, computing and networking. It is their first licensing deal to include 5G technology.

Qualcomm will also acquire certain Huawei US patents. The agreement shows that even amid US–China tensions, major tech companies still depend on each other’s inventions.

Could this deal reshape the global mobile technology market?

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TECH NEWS | THIS OPEN-SOURCE ROBOT WAS BUILT TO TAKE A KICK

RoboParty has unveiled RP1, a bipedal humanoid designed as an open development platform. At IROS 2026, visitors pushed and kicked the robot while it recovered its balance.

According to RoboParty, RP1 delivers up to 160 N·m of peak joint torque. The company plans to release more hardware designs, software, simulations and training tools later this quarter.

Would you build your own humanoid if its complete design were open-source?

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TECH NEWS | NASA JUST LAUNCHED A ROBOT TO INSPECT DEAD SATELLITES

NASA has launched Otter 24C, a 335-kilogram autonomous spacecraft built by Starfish Space. Starting in 2027, it will approach and inspect up to four inactive satellites in low Earth orbit.

The spacecraft uses computer vision, electric propulsion and autonomous guidance to examine their condition. This could lead to robots that repair, relocate or safely remove dead satellites.

Would you trust an autonomous robot to repair satellites in orbit?

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TECH NEWS | 48% OF TESTERS THOUGHT THIS AI WAS HUMAN

Tavus has unveiled Griffin, a real-time video AI that watches, listens and responds simultaneously. In the company’s test, 26 of 54 participants believed their one-minute call partner was a real person.

Griffin generates speech, facial expressions and body movements live, even reacting while someone is still talking. Tavus is restricting access until safeguards against deceptive use are ready.

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Would you try Griffin — and do you think it could fool you?

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TECH NEWS | A 5.8 GWH BATTERY MADE OF CARBON IS COMING

Antora Energy and Pratt Energy are building a massive thermal battery in Kansas. Instead of lithium, it stores electricity as heat inside insulated blocks of solid carbon.

Starting in 2027, the system will deliver energy around the clock to a biorefinery. Once completed, it could become one of the world’s largest battery storage projects.

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TECH NEWS | SMART GLASSES CAN NOW PROJECT IMAGES ONTO YOUR RETINA

TDK has demonstrated the world’s first smart-glasses display using a 150-nanometer meta-optic mirror to project images directly onto the retina.

The technology could make AR glasses look like ordinary eyewear while keeping displayed content hidden from nearby people. TDK is now developing a full-color version for future mass production.

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TECH NEWS | ATLAS GETS A HAND BUILT FOR REAL WORK

Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new four-finger hand for Atlas. It has 13 degrees of freedom and pressure sensors across the fingertips and palm.

The upgrade lets Atlas adjust slipping objects and operate tools such as drills, grinders and welding torches. Its simplified design is built for reliable mass production.

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TECH NEWS | LASER LIGHT COULD BREAK AI’S MEMORY BOTTLENECK

Volantis has raised $88 million to develop photonic links that move data between processors and memory using laser light instead of electrical wires.

The startup says its design could connect up to 220 memory chips to one GPU, compared with about eight today. Its first commercial chip is planned for 2027.

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TECH NEWS | FUJITSU IS USING GODZILLA TO TEST CITY EVACUATIONS

Fujitsu built a Social Digital Twin that simulates how crowds would evacuate if Godzilla reached Kawasaki from Tokyo Bay in about 60 minutes.

The unusual scenario lets planners test disaster-response decisions inside a virtual city before a real emergency. Fujitsu will demonstrate it at CEATEC 2026 from October 13–16.

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TECH NEWS | NOKIA ENTERS THE SATELLITE INTERNET RACE

Nokia and ICEYE are developing secure broadband networks in low Earth orbit for governments, emergency services and disaster response.

Each nation will control its own satellites, ground infrastructure and terminals. The first spacecraft are expected to launch in 2028.

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TECH NEWS | INDIA APPROVES A $19 BILLION CLEAN ENERGY UPGRADE

India has approved a massive programme to strengthen its electricity grids and expand large-scale energy storage.

The plan will support 135 GW of renewable power and 50 GWh of battery storage, helping deliver solar and wind energy even when production drops.

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TECH NEWS | SPACE LASERS COULD POWER SATELLITES

Star Catcher’s Protostar will attempt the world’s first optical power transfer between two free-flying spacecraft.

If successful, satellites could receive extra power on demand for communications, imaging and orbital computing.

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AI VIDEO STACK | 5 TOOLS FOR FILMS & REELS

Google Flow — Create cinematic scenes and consistent stories.
https://labs.google/fx/tools/flow
Kling AI — Turn prompts and images into realistic video clips.
https://kling.ai
Adobe Firefly — Generate and edit videos with AI.
https://firefly.adobe.com
Topaz Video — Upscale, stabilize and restore footage.
https://topazlabs.com/topaz-video
OpusClip — Turn long videos into polished Reels and Shorts.
https://opus.pro

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TECH NEWS | ALBERTA SWITCHES ON ITS LARGEST BATTERY

Northland Power has launched Jurassic BESS, Alberta’s largest battery storage facility. Its 39 battery packs can deliver 80 MW for two hours.

The system stores surplus electricity and releases it during peak demand, helping stabilize the grid and support more renewable energy.

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TECH NEWS | NVIDIA SAYS IT CAN STOP ROGUE AI AGENTS IN MILLISECONDS

NVIDIA has launched the Open Agent Safety Platform to keep autonomous AI agents inside strict security boundaries. OpenShell controls which files, networks and tools an agent can access.

A separate hardware watchdog called Sentry monitors activity and can quarantine a misbehaving agent within milliseconds. The technology could become an important security layer as AI agents gain access to more powerful systems.

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