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Electric Cars

Tesla Stops Model 3 Premium Orders in Canada Despite Most of the Chinese Vehicle Quota Remaining Unused

Tesla has stopped orders for the two Shanghai-built Model 3 Premium versions in Canada, saying it has exhausted its quota for importing Chinese electric vehicles and postponing the return of orders until March 2027. However, Canadian government data indicate that 33,069 of the 49,000 available permits remain, leaving the reason for the stoppage and the allocation of quotas unclear.

2026-10-13

Cybersecurity

Canadian Executive Arrested in Case Linked to ShinyHunters Cyber Extortion Investigations

U.S. authorities arrested Canadian cybersecurity executive Edward Dubrovsky in Pennsylvania in a case involving conspiracy and extortion charges that reports linked to FBI investigations into the ShinyHunters group. The court complaint remains sealed, so the nature of his role or his direct connection to the breach attributed to the group is not yet clear.

2026-10-10

Space and Space Technologies

Astronauts Discuss the Risks of Human Spaceflight and the Role of Artificial Intelligence at IAC 2026

Astronauts and company officials discussed ways to improve the safety of crewed spaceflight during IAC 2026, addressing the effects of microgravity and radiation, as well as malfunctions and psychological pressures. Artificial intelligence emerged as a potential tool for predicting malfunctions and analyzing spacecraft data, while the risks of relying on it and its effect on human relationships remained under discussion.

2026-10-09

Consumer Electronics and Technology

Amazon Launches Alexa Tablet Devices with Android and Google Play Support to Compete with iPad

Amazon has unveiled three new tablets called Alexa Tablet devices, running Android with direct access to Google Play and Alexa+ integration. Pricing starts at $229.99, while the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro offers a 12-inch display and refresh rates of up to 120Hz, starting at $499.99.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

Owner of Ransomware Recovery Company Accused of Secretly Paying Attackers

U.S. authorities have accused Zohar Pinhasi, owner of MonsterCloud, of defrauding ransomware victims by paying attackers to obtain decryption keys, despite marketing the company’s proprietary techniques for recovering data without paying the ransom. The indictment says the company facilitated more than $8 million in ransom payments and charged customers more than $19 million.

2026-10-07

Electric Cars

Kia EV3: A Compact Electric Car Starting at $29,890, but the Cost Rises Quickly

The Kia EV3 offers battery and motor options and a range of up to 321 miles, making it one of the most versatile new electric vehicles in the lower-priced segment in the United States. However, equipped trims raise the price to more than $41,000, weakening its description as an affordable electric car.

2026-10-06

Artificial intelligence

Cohere Launches North 2 to Manage AI Agents Within Enterprises

Cohere introduced North 2, the second version of its enterprise platform for AI agents, with support for managing multistep tasks, controlling token consumption, and broader integrations with corporate systems. The release also supports deployment within private infrastructure, isolated cloud environments, and offline systems.

2026-10-06

Cybersecurity

Autonomous AI Agents Attempted to Hack U.S. and Canadian Government Websites

Transluce detected automated attempts involving more than 200,000 requests and SQL injection probes against government websites in the United States and Canada while searching for public data. Authorities found no evidence of access to nonpublic information or database breaches, while attribution of the activity to OpenAI remained unresolved.

2026-10-01

Electric Cars

Two Silverado EV Trucks and a Mobile Battery Powered an Entire Concert Tour Without Diesel Generators

A free five-stop music tour in Quebec relied on two Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks and a 150-kilowatt-hour mobile battery unit to power the sound system, lighting, and cooking kitchen without a grid connection or diesel generators.

2026-09-29

Cybersecurity

Exploitation of Unreported NetScaler Vulnerabilities Enables Backdoor Installation and Access to Internal Networks

Attackers exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in Citrix NetScaler appliances to install PHP backdoors and a network tunneling tool, gain root privileges, steal credentials, and move within networks. Citrix released security updates, while Mandiant warned that disabling DTLS addresses only one of the vulnerabilities.

2026-09-29

Opinions and Analysis

SAHA İstanbul: Expanding into Global Markets Has Become Essential for Turkey’s Defense Industry

Muttalip Tütüncü, Secretary-General of SAHA İstanbul, believes that the growth of Turkey’s defense industry can no longer be sustained by relying solely on the domestic market, and that small and medium-sized enterprises are required to shift toward exports and develop high-tech, low-cost solutions. He also stressed the continuing need for localization, investment in artificial intelligence, and the expansion of civilian and space applications for defense technologies.

2026-09-29

Space and Space Technologies

NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-13 Mission Prepares to Carry Four Astronauts to the International Space Station

NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew-13 mission on October 1, 2026, carrying four astronauts to conduct research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance aboard the International Space Station. The mission includes studies of stem cells, heart disease, and Parkinson’s disease, as well as crop production and crew health monitoring.

2026-09-28

Artificial intelligence

Meta’s Muse App Surpasses 3.4 Million Downloads with Extensive Promotional Support

Meta’s artificial intelligence app Muse has surpassed 3.4 million downloads since its launch on September 8, while topping the app stores in the United States. This coincided with an intensive promotional push from Meta and the announcement of future features for the app, including video conversation and smart-glasses integration.

2026-09-25

Space and Space Technologies

NASA Reveals Food System Designs for Mars Missions and Awards $650,000 to Winners

NASA selected five winning teams in the Mars to Table Challenge to design integrated food systems for a crew of 15 astronauts on the surface of Mars for 500 Martian days. The ANI concept won the $300,000 first prize and aims to produce 50% of food away from Earth.

2026-09-24

Technology Companies

Amazon Unveils Tools to Expand Sellers’ Businesses Globally from a Single Listing

Amazon announced a suite of tools linking listing, compliance, and logistics to help sellers enter multiple markets through standardized procedures. The changes include unified compliance testing, broader supply-chain visibility, and the expansion of Global Warehousing and Distribution to eight countries by the end of the year.

2026-09-24

Cybersecurity

Meta Disables More Than 3.7 Million Accounts and Pages Linked to Scam Networks in Cooperation with Singapore Police

Meta announced that it took action against more than 113,000 scam-linked entities and pages between January and June 2026, and removed more than 3.6 million shell pages that could later have been used in scam campaigns. The company says that information sharing with the Singapore Police helped it target networks and infrastructure before they reached victims.

2026-09-22

Space and Space Technologies

Icarus Robotics Tests Joy Robot in Canada Ahead of International Space Station Demonstration

Icarus Robotics tested its free-flying Joy robot during four parabolic flights in Canada, in preparation for an on-orbit demonstration aboard the International Space Station in 2027. The tests demonstrated the performance of its control system and sensors, as well as its handling capabilities, while also highlighting the reliance of U.S. space companies on external facilities for microgravity testing.

2026-09-17

Medical Technologies

Canadian Company smartARM Develops a Prosthetic Arm That Selects Its Grip Using Vision and AI

smartARM is testing a bionic prosthetic arm that uses an integrated camera and the DINOv2 model to recognize objects and automatically select the appropriate grip pattern, rather than requiring the user to manually switch between patterns. Meta AI glasses, as an optional add-on, can provide an additional perspective from the user’s point of view and facilitate customization of the objects the system recognizes.

2026-09-16