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Electric Cars

Volkswagen Imposes Remote Software Restrictions on ID.4 Battery Charging to Avoid Fire Risks

Volkswagen has launched a technical recall for ID.4 vehicles, imposing a maximum charge limit of 80% via an over-the-air software update to mitigate battery fire risks until a permanent solution is found.

2026-10-20

Electric Cars

Subaru to Stop Selling Combustion Engine Cars in Europe by 2027 and Unveils Self-Developed Electric Technologies

Subaru has announced its intention to ban the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles in Europe by the end of 2027 and transition entirely to electric vehicles, coinciding with the showcase of its proprietary electric platform to reduce reliance on Toyota.

2026-10-20

Space and Space Technologies

Japan launches Mars mission to explore and return samples from Phobos

The Japanese space agency launched the $578 million MMX space mission on a five-year journey to reach the Martian moon Phobos and return samples to Earth.

2026-10-20

Electric Cars

Mercedes-AMG Reveals Its First Ground-Up Electric SUV with 1,153 Horsepower

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the 2028 electric GT SUV, the first full-size SUV developed from the ground up internally by the performance division, with three axial-flux motors, up to 1,153 horsepower, and 710-kilowatt charging. The vehicle will arrive in the United States next summer, while the company has not yet announced its price.

2026-10-17

Startups

CedarDB Offers Limited Access to a Cloud Combining Transactions and Analytics in a Single Database

German startup CedarDB announced limited availability of CedarDB Cloud, expanding its approach of running transactions and analytical queries within a single database engine. This comes as fast access to enterprise data becomes increasingly important for agentic artificial intelligence applications.

2026-10-14

Cybersecurity

Hacking of Cooling Systems in Approximately 700 French Stores Reveals the Risks of Exposed Control Devices

Attackers exploited outdated, internet-connected control devices to manage cooling systems in approximately 700 stores in France, damaging large quantities of food and causing fires in some cases. The incident indicates that the lack of updates and failure to isolate access from the internet facilitated a widespread breach.

2026-10-14

Medical Technologies

German company TimeTeller develops at-home circadian rhythm test to improve cancer treatment timing

The German startup TimeTeller has developed an at-home saliva testing kit that measures the internal daily rhythm, with the ambition of using this data to time cancer treatments more precisely. However, the consumer test cannot by itself determine when to administer a specific drug, as this requires clinical studies for each treatment.

2026-10-14

Electric Cars

Volkswagen’s Low-Cost Electric Cars Near 150,000 Orders in Europe

Volkswagen said the Electric Urban Car Family recorded nearly 150,000 orders since serial production began in June 2026, driven by growing European interest in more affordable electric cars. However, this improvement does not yet offset the group’s declining sales in the United States and China.

2026-10-12

Robotics and Automation

More Than One Million Robots in Amazon Warehouses: How Is Automation Reshaping Human Work?

Amazon operates more than one million robots in its warehouses and is preparing to expand its fleet of robotic arms and artificial intelligence systems. The available evidence reveals a dual picture: a decrease in severe injuries at some automated facilities, alongside an increase in injuries associated with strain, repetitive movements, and a faster pace of work.

2026-10-12

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

Electric Cars

Volkswagen Reveals Electric ID. Tiguan to Replace ID.4 and ID.5

Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Tiguan, a new electric SUV that will replace the ID.4 and ID.5, with a range of up to 600 kilometers according to WLTP and a towing capacity of two tonnes. It will launch in Germany and other European markets on October 13, before arriving in North America later to replace the ID.4.

2026-10-09

Cybersecurity

Guilty Plea in Running a Network of 15,000 “Money Mules” to Launder Cybercrime Proceeds

Ukrainian-Russian dual national Oleh Kornyeyev pleaded guilty to managing part of the YMCO organization, which used more than 15,000 people to transfer stolen funds for cybercriminals. Case documents say the operation was linked to actual and intended losses exceeding $14.7 million.

2026-10-09

Space and Space Technologies

ESA Director of Space Transportation: The Development of Turkish Launch Programs Reflects the Importance of Space to Ankara

Geraldine Naja, Director of Space Transportation at the European Space Agency, said that Turkey’s development of a launch vehicle and a hybrid propulsion engine demonstrates the growing importance of space to the country. She discussed Europe’s drive to reduce launch costs and develop reusable vehicles to support access to low Earth orbit and future lunar missions.

2026-10-08

Electric Cars

Correspondence Reveals Tesla Pressure on Dutch Authority During Review of FSD System in Europe

Correspondence obtained by Reuters reveals that Tesla pressured the Dutch RDW authority to narrow the scope of its review of the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, while the company and the authority rely on Dutch approval to advance the system’s adoption across the European Union. The documents and safety measurement methods raise questions about the transparency and independence of the assessment.

2026-10-08

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

Robotics and Automation

Nvidia Expands Halos System to Improve the Safety of Autonomous Robots

Nvidia has expanded its Halos system from self-driving cars to robots through a platform that combines safety-specific hardware with software for monitoring failures and simulating tests. The system is used in humanoid and mobile robots to enable them to operate near people and in unstructured environments.

2026-10-08

Cybersecurity

PoeLLM Malware Infects Thousands of AI Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency

Black Lotus Labs researchers uncovered a covert mining campaign that exploited more than 3,400 exposed servers, including systems running LiteLLM and Ollama, and turned infected devices into platforms for scanning new targets and carrying out attacks. The malware uses an unusual mechanism to extract command-and-control server addresses from hidden words in a poem hosted on GitHub.

2026-10-07

Cybersecurity

Wikimedia: OpenAI Agents Tried to Use Our Tools as Proxies to Access External Data

The Wikimedia Foundation said that agents believed to be affiliated with OpenAI made millions of automated requests, and that some attempted to exploit a citations tool and the Etherpad service as proxies to retrieve data from external services. The foundation found no evidence that its systems had been compromised or that its platforms had been used to coordinate agents, but warned about the difficulty of attributing this activity and its impact on public services.

2026-10-07