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MarketBeat’s stock screener highlighted three publicly traded companies—Meta Platforms (META), Brightline Interactive (BTLN), and zSpace Technologies (ZSPC)—as the most actively traded virtual‑reality (VR) stocks over the past several days. Meta’s Reality Labs division develops VR headsets and software, while its Family of Apps segment includes Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp. Brightline Interactive, a subsidiary of The Glimpse Group, offers enterprise‑focused VR/AR solutions such as QReal for photorealistic 3D models, Immersive Health Group for healthcare applications, and Foretell [...]

At SEMICON Europe in Munich (Nov. 10‑13, 2026), German firm Plasmatreat showcased its plasma‑based surface‑treatment portfolio for semiconductor fabrication at Booth 567, Hall C1. The company demonstrated four systems: the low‑pressure AURORA‑Plasma line, the dielectric‑barrier‑discharge GlowPlasma for uniform wafer treatment, Openair‑Plasma jets designed for particle‑free, potential‑free processing, and a dry‑oxide‑reduction process for metallic contacts. Plasmatreat explained that precise control of surface chemistry—removing organic residues, reducing oxides, and enhancing wetting and adhesion—is essential for downstream steps such as die attach, wire and [...]

A corporate‑government partnership marked National Book Week by donating three fully equipped libraries to South African schools, including Thongwana High School. The initiative, led by Container Library, delivered shelves, books, computers and furniture to support reading and digital learning. Officials highlighted the collaboration as part of a broader effort to improve educational resources in under‑served areas. The donated libraries aim to boost student engagement, provide safe study spaces, and foster community involvement in literacy programs. The rollout [...]

MarketBeat’s stock screener highlighted five manufacturing firms with the highest dollar trading volume over recent days: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM), Applied Materials (AMAT), Fabrinet (FN), Johnson Controls International (JCI) and AstraZeneca (AZN). TSM produces integrated circuits and offers a broad suite of wafer‑fabrication processes across multiple regions. Applied Materials supplies equipment, services and software for semiconductor and display manufacturing through its Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services and Display segments. Fabrinet delivers optical packaging and precision electro‑mechanical [...]

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added five new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog after a China‑linked threat actor, Flax Typhoon, abused them. The update aligns with a joint advisory from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S., warning of attacks by Integrity Technology Group that target eight flaws, including the five added. Exploits involve scanning, cross‑site scripting, password spraying on Microsoft Exchange, VPN persistence, and data exfiltration. Federal [...]

Jonathan Blow’s new PS5 adventure, Order of the Sinking Star, launched on the PlayStation Store and quickly became a bestseller. The title follows Blow’s acclaimed titles Braid and The Witness, offering over a thousand hand‑crafted puzzles across four distinct worlds. It holds an 86/100 Metacritic score and a 4.99/5 rating from more than 100 verified player reviews. Priced at $29.99, the game is available for purchase, with PS Plus Premium members able to cloud‑stream it on PS5 [...]

XPENG unveiled XPENG YOYO as the global brand for its robotaxi venture and launched an autonomous driving ride‑hailing mini‑program, inviting public participation via invitation codes. The move signals a transition from internal validation to real‑world testing. XPENG’s first production robotaxi, based on the GX model, rolled off the line in May 2026, and by July the company completed an end‑to‑end service cycle, including online booking, autonomous pickup, and drop‑off. By August, over 2,000 internal test rides in [...]

Sesame Street: Friends & Fun, the franchise’s first console title in 15 years, launches today on the PlayStation Store for PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game lets players create custom characters and explore a colorful Sesame Street neighborhood, helping iconic figures organize the Big Block Party. Designed for young gamers, it features intuitive controls, local co‑op play, and over 100 minigames that blend learning with fun. Players can customize homes, interact with familiar [...]