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ABB has launched its Proteus PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio, designed to meet the growing demand for high-efficiency power conversion solutions in the renewable energy sector. The Proteus portfolio includes inverters, stations, and control systems that deliver industry-leading efficiency up to 99.45 percent, reducing equipment stress and extending system lifetime. ABB's enhanced portfolio is set to be showcased at Intersolar 2026 in Munich, Germany, and is expected to support the rapid growth of utility-scale [...]

Playground Games has released a hotfix update for Forza Horizon 6, addressing two major exploits that allowed players to earn excessive credits. The first exploit involved a glitch in The Eliminator mode, while the second exploit used the Auto Drive feature to farm credits. As a result, players who exploited the system have been penalized, and rewards for some game modes have been rebalanced to prevent further exploitation. All players will receive a 2021 McLaren Sabre as [...]

Virgin Galactic is partnering with non-profit organization Operation Period to launch the first study dedicated to researching menstruation in microgravity. Led by Gen-Z researchers, Operation Period aims to provide "menstrual freedom" and tackle issues that leave people without access to menstrual products. The study, Operation Period-01, will be conducted on a suborbital flight in 2027 by the organization's founders, who will become some of the youngest South Asian women to travel to space. The research aims to [...]

Nothing's co-founder Akis Evangelidis announced that the company will not release a CMF Phone 3 Pro in 2026 due to rising memory prices. Evangelidis stated that the cost of RAM has increased significantly, making it difficult for the company to produce a phone that meets its budget-friendly standards without raising prices. This decision comes as a surprise, given previous rumors about a potential CMF Phone 3 Pro. Nothing's CEO, Carl Pei, also weighed in on the issue, [...]

Fusion power has gained significant traction in recent years, with investors pouring in millions to support startups working on commercially viable fusion power plants. Companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, TAE Technologies, and Helion have made notable advancements, leveraging breakthroughs in computer chips, AI, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to develop sophisticated reactor designs and control schemes. A recent experiment at a U.S. Department of Energy lab crossed the scientific breakeven threshold, further solidifying the potential of fusion power [...]

Researchers at Vilnius University have developed a theoretical method that uses light to pre-program atoms to reshape and control complex structured laser beams without requiring external magnetic fields. The model shows that a prepared atomic gas can modify both the spatial structure and polarization of optical vector vortices, creating a feedback process in which light shapes the atoms and the atoms in turn reshape the light. This all-optical approach could provide a more scalable way to manipulate [...]

Austrian satellite propulsion startup Gate Space has secured 6.3 million euros ($7.2 million) in funding from Europe's government-backed accelerator program. The funding will accelerate the industrialization of chemical propulsion technology, set to debut on Austria's inaugural military satellite, BeaconSat, in February. Gate Space is developing high-thrust chemical propulsion systems for satellites, capsules, and landing vehicles, with a focus on providing reliable maneuvering capabilities for safe collision avoidance and de-orbiting. The startup has also secured customer missions, including [...]

Halo Studios has unveiled six hours of footage from the main menu of Halo: Campaign Evolved, giving fans a glimpse into the game's visuals and sound design. The footage is on a continuous loop and will be available to play on July 23rd for those who purchase the Premium version of the game, and on July 28th for all other players. The game is set to release in late July.