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Quantum Computing

How Can Quantum Computing Improve the Construction of Complex Insurance Portfolios? An Experiment Between Allstate and IBM

Allstate and IBM are investigating the use of an approach that combines quantum and classical computing to select home insurance portfolios, where potential losses are linked to disasters affecting broad areas at the same time. Experiments showed that the quantum-classical approach remained competitive with traditional optimization methods, but it has not yet reached the stage of handling sizes at which conventional exact solutions become infeasible.

2026-08-15

Quantum Computing

IBM Invests More Than $10 Billion to Accelerate Quantum Computing Development

IBM announced an investment of more than $10 billion in quantum computing over the next five years to fund research and development, expand manufacturing, partnerships, and strategic acquisitions. The company says the funding will accelerate its plan to launch a large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029.

2026-08-15

Electric Cars

Tesla Enables Vehicle-to-Load Power Delivery in Model Y Premium via an $80 Adapter

Compatible Tesla Model Y Premium vehicles in the United States and Puerto Rico can now deliver up to 2.4 kilowatts of power through an adapter that attaches to the Mobile Connector charging cable. The feature does not include all Model Y versions and does not yet provide a backup function to power a home during a power outage.

2026-08-15

Electric Cars

Tesla May Showcase the “Flying” Roadster This Month Without a Driver Inside

According to a report by The Information, Tesla is preparing to showcase a Roadster prototype at a SpaceX test facility in Texas, lifting the car off the ground using cold-gas thrusters and operating it remotely. The demonstration appears likely to be limited compared with the initial concept, while the test version will not be street-legal.

2026-08-14

Medical Technologies

AMS shareholders approve sale of the company to H.B. Fuller for £715 million

H.B. Fuller received approval from Advanced Medical Solutions Group shareholders for the acquisition deal, which is expected to be completed before the end of 2026. The deal will expand H.B. Fuller’s presence in surgical biomaterials, adhesives and medical mechanical closures.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy Opens Applications for Local Energy Solutions Support Program

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the opening of a new round of the ETIPP program to help local governments, tribes, utilities, and organizations develop solutions to improve energy reliability, affordability, and security. Applications remain open until November 18, 2026, with financial support of up to $50,000 available for some projects.

2026-08-14

Space and Space Technologies

Wallops Site Prepares for Increase in Launches, Expected to Reach 44 Operations by 2030

NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility is preparing for a major increase in launch frequency, with the number expected to rise from 17 operations in 2025 to 44 in 2030. The increase is prompting companies and local officials to call for improvements to the site’s infrastructure and the surrounding area, from roads and power to housing and services.

2026-08-14

Space and Space Technologies

Blue Origin Plans to Add a Second Launch Pad at Cape Canaveral

Blue Origin has revealed new details about expanding Launch Complex 36 in Florida by adding a second pad dedicated to the larger version of the New Glenn rocket. The company continues rebuilding the existing pad after a rocket exploded during a static-fire test, while preparing to test a new method for assembling the rocket on the pad.

2026-08-14

Space and Space Technologies

Intuitive Machines Wins Contract Worth More Than $600 Million to Build Three Geostationary Orbit Satellites

Intuitive Machines announced that it had secured a contract from an undisclosed customer to build three communications satellites in geostationary orbit, worth more than $600 million over 30 months. The contract strengthens the company’s presence in commercial satellite manufacturing alongside its lunar projects.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

AI Data Centers’ Natural Gas Bet Could Turn Into a Costly Burden

A research report warns that natural gas prices could exceed $10 per million British thermal units in some parts of the United States, compared with approximately $2 to $4.50 currently. This could significantly increase the operating costs of AI data centers that rely on dedicated power plants, while also adding pressure to electricity prices and consumer bills.

2026-08-14

Artificial intelligence

Z.ai Launches GLM-5.3 with Advanced Coding and Cybersecurity Capabilities

Chinese AI startup Z.ai has launched the GLM-5.3 model, which relies on scaling post-training for the GLM-5.2 model rather than building a new base model. The company says its cyber capabilities detected a potentially serious vulnerability in Cursor, while initial availability will be limited to the GLM Coding Plan and the ZCode environment until safety evaluations are completed.

2026-08-14

Startups

Databricks Leads the Largest U.S. Funding Rounds With $5 Billion in a Week

Databricks topped the list of the largest U.S. startup funding rounds from August 8 to 14, 2026, after raising $5 billion and increasing its valuation to $190 billion. The list also included companies in artificial intelligence, electricity storage, defense, data center networks, and biotechnology.

2026-08-14

Electric Cars

All GM Electric Vehicles for 2027 Will Connect Directly to Tesla Superchargers

General Motors will equip its entire 2027 model-year lineup with the native NACS port, eliminating the need for an adapter when using compatible Tesla Superchargers. Most 2026 electric vehicles still use the CCS1 port and require a NACS adapter, while the company continues to unify access to charging networks through its apps.

2026-08-14

Electric Cars

Waymo Receives California Approval to Expand Autonomous Robotaxi Service to 18 Counties

The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo’s request to allow it to charge for fully driverless trips in the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, and to open two new markets in Sacramento and San Diego. The expansion will proceed gradually under the company’s safety framework.

2026-08-14

Medical Technologies

Healthcare AI Alliance Forms Working Group to Address Risks of Advanced AI Models

The Coalition for Health AI formed a working group comprising approximately 100 leaders from healthcare systems, insurance companies, and the technology sector, with the goal of developing cybersecurity guidance and tools related to advanced AI models before the end of 2026. The group will focus on helping healthcare organizations defend against attacks and use these models safely.

2026-08-14

Electric Cars

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup to Enter Production in the First Quarter of 2027 with a Starting Price of $28,350

Ford is preparing to launch its midsize electric Fathom pickup in early 2027, with production beginning at the Louisville Assembly plant during the first quarter of the same year. The pickup is based on the Universal EV platform and a new manufacturing system that the company says will reduce assembly time by 40%.

2026-08-13

Energy and Green Technologies

Tesla Electric Launches Powerwall Leasing for Full-Home Backup for About $35 per Month in Texas

Tesla Energy has announced the Powerwall Lease program, which includes two Powerwall batteries and Tesla Electric service in a single subscription, reducing the effective first-year cost to about $35 per month after a monthly credit is applied. The offer is available in select areas of Texas, but requires customers to remain enrolled in Tesla Electric and grant Tesla permission to use the batteries as part of a virtual power plant.

2026-08-13

Medical Technologies

Senseonics Completes Transfer of Eversense 365 Sales to Internal Management and Plans Fully Implantable Sensor

Senseonics has completed the transfer of marketing and sales operations for the Eversense 365 continuous glucose monitor from Ascensia Diabetes Care to its internal teams in the United States and Europe, coinciding with record revenue of $14.5 million in the second quarter. The company is developing a fully implantable version of the sensor capable of communicating directly with a phone for one year.

2026-08-13