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A draft EU Quantum Act aims to unify European quantum research, manufacturing, and commercialization, reserving strategic projects and public procurement for EU‑controlled firms while allowing qualified international partners. It sets a 2030 target of roughly 100 error‑corrected logical qubits per system and calls for shared infrastructure across computing, communications, sensing, and timing. The act introduces quantum‑safe purchasing rules for critical sectors, links funding to EU programmes, national contributions, and private investment, and outlines a roadmap for industrial‑scale [...]

Obsidian announced that the first part of a two‑part expansion for The Outer Worlds 2, titled Side Effects Guaranteed, will release on December 2. The DLC adds a new region on Eden, raises the level cap, introduces four new flaws, new gear, and an extra radio station. Players will partner with a Sub Rosa agent to decide the fate of a derelict ship’s crew. The release follows Obsidian’s transition to Bethesda’s direct oversight and its shift toward a [...]

Auroch Digital’s roguelite, Warhammer Survivors, has launched on the PlayStation Store, joining its releases on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game drops players into the grimdark 41st Millennium and Age of Sigmar, letting them choose characters from both universes, including Commissar, Sebastian Yarrick, and Stormcast Eternal. Players battle through varied arenas, facing iconic monsters such as the Great Unclean One, while collecting gold to upgrade weapons and unlock over 40 heroes and 75 [...]

Google’s Pixel Tag, the company’s first Find Hub tracker, was announced in August but is not yet available for purchase. The device, priced at $29.99 for a single unit and $99.99 for a four‑pack, promises improved tracking quality compared to third‑party options. Despite early reviews praising its polish, orders cannot be placed through the Google Store or third‑party retailers. The official release date is set for November 11, when the product will become available for sale. [...]

Astronomers have explained the disappearance of exoplanet TOI‑2535 b, a hot Jupiter 1,000 light‑years away, after seven years of observation with NASA’s TESS telescope. The planet’s orbit, once regular, began arriving up to six hours early or late, and in March 2026 its transits vanished. Analysis shows an unseen companion is gravitationally tugging on TOI‑2535 b, causing its orbit to wobble and tilt out of alignment with its star. The interaction may reveal a rare, slow inward migration pathway [...]

Amazon announced its Ring Robotics line, debuting the Ring Rover and Ring Drone Cam. The Rover is a $999 autonomous security robot designed for large spaces, offering 360° 4K scanning, a periscope camera, siren, and light tower, and will ship in the U.S. on December 16. The Drone Cam, priced at $249, flies preset routes to deliver 2K 148° FOV footage, integrates with existing Ring devices, and is slated for release on January 27, 2027, though it lacks FCC authorization. [...]

At SEMICON Europa, DAS Environmental Experts introduced Subfab NetZero, an integrated platform linking waste‑gas abatement, emissions measurement, digital connectivity, and intelligent control for semiconductor subfab operations. The concept incorporates the new ALCEA NOx abatement system, enabling continuous capture of emissions and operating states to drive demand‑based equipment control. By aligning vacuum pumps, gas treatment units, and other sub‑cleanroom equipment, the approach aims to reduce energy, water, and chemical use while tightening emissions reporting. Early adopters in the industry are [...]

Apple announced that its Swift Student Challenge will open on February 8, 2027, and expand beyond iOS and iPadOS to include macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and Vision Pro. The contest runs until February 28 and allows submissions that can use the Apple Pencil. Apple will also host three online “Meet with Apple” sessions in December 2026, January 2027, and early February 2027 to help students prepare. Eligibility details are listed on Apple’s official challenge site.