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In 2026, medical device manufacturers must comply with two regulatory frameworks: the EU’s Regulation (EU) 2021/2226, amended by Regulation (EU) 2025/1234, and the U.S. FDA’s section 502(f) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The article lists eight eIFU services—Matrix eIFU, DocuLiv, eIFU.com, RealBit MEDELIA, eIFUApp, Alysidia, Cognidox, and NPG—that meet both sets of requirements. Key provisions include mandatory paper copies within seven days, 10‑year online retention, multilingual support, and ISO 13485‑based validation. The piece outlines steps [...]

Zapata Quantum has joined the IBM Quantum Network to leverage IBM’s quantum computers for application discovery and development. The partnership builds on prior joint research, including a Nature Biotechnology study that identified KRAS‑targeting candidates and a variational quantum factoring paper in npj Quantum Information. Zapata will use insights from the network to enhance its Quantum Pilot platform, a hardware‑agnostic tool that helps enterprises identify and develop quantum applications as hardware matures. The collaboration aims to close the [...]

Dell announced enhancements to its AI Data Platform, adding data context, preparation, and storage features aimed at overcoming the data bottleneck that limits AI scaling. The platform, built on Dell’s AI Factory, now includes a Data Orchestration Engine for unified pipelines, Data Engines for rapid analytics, and Storage Engines such as PowerScale, ObjectScale, and the Lightning File System. Integrated with Nvidia technologies—CUDA libraries, NIM microservices, and Nemotron Retriever models—the updates focus on agentic AI, enabling agents to [...]

In the first half of 2026, pure gasoline vehicles fell below the 50‑percent threshold, accounting for 49 percent of global new‑car sales—a decline of 10 percent year‑over‑year to 20.25 million units. The drop marks the first time gasoline‑only models have lost the majority share since 2021, when they held 73 percent. China and Europe led the shift, with internal‑combustion sales falling 26 percent and 13 percent respectively, while hybrids and battery‑electric vehicles continued to gain market share. The [...]

OpenAI announced that it will deploy an invisible watermark, called textGrain, on eligible ChatGPT and Codex outputs in the European Union within the next few weeks. The watermark embeds a statistical signal in word choices, allowing machine‑readable labeling without altering the visible text. Detection works best on longer passages and struggles with technical content or edited text, such as synonym replacements. The rollout aligns with the EU AI Act’s transparency requirements, while the detection tool will initially [...]

Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden recalled Sony’s 2003–2005 entry into handheld gaming with the PSP, noting the fierce rivalry with Nintendo’s DS. He described a text from a Nintendo colleague calling Sony “you bastards” as the DS dominated the market, selling 154 million units versus the PSP’s 76 million. Layden highlighted piracy, the jailbreak issue, and Monster Hunter’s role in boosting PSP sales. He warned that Sony’s dual‑platform strategy strains marketing budgets and suggested a dedicated handheld division for [...]

Deposition Sciences, Inc. (DSI) announced the launch of a new 12″ × 30″ Sunshade® Tape, expanding its thermal control product line. The larger format offers engineers greater flexibility for applying solar‑reflective, thermally stable coatings to larger aerospace and industrial components. Sunshade® Tape’s lightweight, flexible design reduces energy consumption while protecting sensitive equipment from extreme heat. The addition responds to customer demand for more versatile, scalable thermal protection solutions. For details, DSI directs readers to its website.

A University of Limerick study found that in a virtual‑reality office, participants paid male‑presenting AI agents about 10 % more than female‑presenting agents, despite identical underlying technology. The experiment involved 189 users interacting with a male bot named Johan and a female bot named Johanna. Johan was also perceived as more human‑like. Researchers argue the findings mirror existing workplace gender bias and warn that AI design choices can unintentionally reinforce inequalities. The study will be presented at the [...]