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Pasqal announced a shift in its partnership with French public authorities from the LSQUARE/PROQCIMA defense program to commercial quantum computing initiatives. The company completed all technological objectives in the first phase of PROQCIMA and will now focus on civil support programs. French agencies SGPI and DGE have requested Pasqal submit a fault‑tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) R&D plan based on neutral atoms, aligning with its commercial roadmap. Pasqal’s CEO highlighted the move as a strategic step to accelerate [...]

Xbox Game Studios announced that the Gears of War E‑Day title will launch worldwide at 3 p.m. UTC on October 1, with pre‑orders granting early access five days earlier on September 26. All players can pre‑install the game from September 29, ensuring a ready download at launch. Those without pre‑orders, or playing via Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, will gain access on October 6 at the same global times. The release is exclusive to Xbox and PC, with no PlayStation [...]

Honor announced its flagship Magic 9 Pro Max in China, featuring a 200 MP main camera with gimbal‑level stabilization, a 200 MP telephoto lens offering 3.5× optical zoom, and a 50 MP ultra‑wide unit, all tuned by ARRI for cinematic color. The device runs Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, starts at 12 GB RAM, and includes an 8,800 mAh battery with 100 W wired and 80 W wireless charging. A 6.8‑inch OLED display peaks at 10,000 nits, and the phone is IP68/IP69/IP69K rated. Global launch is slated for later [...]

Energy Storage Europe released a report urging the EU to overhaul its cybersecurity framework for battery energy storage systems (BESS). The study highlights regulatory gaps and inconsistent member‑state implementation that raise costs and slow deployment while exposing grid‑level risks. With BESS capacity already at 50 GW and projected to reach 200 GW by 2030, the organization calls for reclassifying key components as critical, harmonising connectivity standards, and issuing joint guidance under NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act.

Quobly, a French silicon‑based quantum‑computer developer, has deepened its partnership with CEA‑Leti by gaining access to the FAMES Pilot Line, a European semiconductor test facility. The move complements Quobly’s existing collaboration with STMicroelectronics, which industrializes its QSOI® spin‑qubit architecture on 300‑mm wafers. With FAMES, Quobly can evaluate new process flows and patterning techniques for future processors. The company aims to launch its first commercial quantum computer, Alloy Pioneer, by the end of 2026 and target one million [...]

Minecraft Dungeons 2 delivers a brief, lightweight ARPG experience that expands on its 2020 predecessor with modest improvements such as character customization, a jump mechanic, and a new Sift realm. The game maintains a stripped‑down buildcrafting system, offering limited armor slots and simplified loot, which keeps gameplay approachable but shallow. Players navigate dungeons, defeat Illager enemies, and collect loot, but the narrative remains thin and the action quickly feels repetitive. The sequel’s enhancements are welcome, yet the [...]

Dressmaker, an indie dress‑making simulation released on Steam last week, has quickly become a standout title for PC gamers, earning 98% “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews. The game’s bead‑by‑bead crafting system allows players to recreate iconic artworks such as Van Gogh’s Starry Night and the Mona Lisa, sparking viral social‑media posts and a vibrant community of designers. With its accessible gameplay loop and high creative potential, the title is drawing both fashion enthusiasts and newcomers, boosting player numbers and engagement. [...]

Mosyle’s 2026 Security Bite review notes a surge in Mac threats, highlighting ClickFix’s evolution from a new technique to the default delivery method for most Mac stealers. Attackers now embed persistence, backdoors, and infrastructure within Apple’s own services, increasing stealth and resilience. Mosyle, an Apple Unified Platform trusted by over 45,000 organizations, offers automated hardening, EDR, AI‑powered Zero Trust, and privilege management to counter these threats. The article urges security practitioners and Mac users to stay vigilant [...]