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Honda is partnering with space‑infrastructure firm Redwire to create an automated laboratory support system for future commercial space stations. The joint effort combines Redwire’s Space Technology Autonomous Agile Robotic Kit (STAARK), which provides a reaching and motion platform, with Honda’s expertise in precise robotic manipulation and gripping. The system aims to reduce the time astronauts spend on routine tasks such as inventory checks and sample handling, thereby freeing them for higher‑value scientific work. As NASA decommissions the [...]

The U.S. Coast Guard will receive four MQ‑9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, each capable of more than 30 hours of flight and satellite‑based beyond‑horizon communication. The aircraft feature wide‑area maritime radar, automatic identification system, electronic support measures, and an anti‑submarine warfare kit, enabling search and rescue, law‑enforcement, anti‑surface and anti‑submarine missions. The order, placed through a Customs and Border Protection contract, follows successful use of earlier MQ‑9A models that seized 60,700 pounds of drugs in 2026. The [...]

A quadruped robot built on Ghost Robotics’ Vision 60 platform was unveiled at the Taiwan‑Japan Future Technology Forum in Taipei by the Indo‑Pacific Strategy Thinktank. The US‑developed robot, used by the Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force, can conduct autonomous reconnaissance, carry a 10 kg payload, and operate over three hours on a single charge—more than double the endurance of comparable models. It features IP67 water resistance, a 6DoF arm, LiDAR navigation, and advanced imaging, including low‑light and infrared [...]

The XRP Ledger fixed a critical integer‑overflow bug that could have allowed attackers to mint counterfeit XRP by exploiting the payment engine’s 64‑bit math without overflow checks. The flaw, present since 2015, would let a single transaction consume many offers, wrap the total amount, and pay offer owners in full while charging the buyer almost nothing. Researcher Cayden Liao reported the issue on September 22, prompting RippleX to test it and release a patch in xrpld 3.4.1 on [...]

Kia has launched the 2027 EV3 in U.S. dealerships, marking the first time the compact electric SUV will be sold in America. Built in Mexico for the North American market, the EV3 starts at $29,890 for the Light FWD trim and offers up to 321 miles of EPA‑estimated range on higher‑end models. The vehicle sits on Kia’s 400V E‑GMP platform, featuring fast charging and a design language shared with the EV6 and EV9. The launch follows the [...]

Disney Channel and Disney+ have greenlit an animated adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl series, announced at the 25 Years of Artemis Fowl panel during NYCC 2026. Colfer will serve as executive producer, collaborating with Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson. The series will explore the 13‑year‑old genius’s adventures in a high‑tech fairy world, building on the 35 million‑copy‑sold franchise. No release date is set, but the project follows the 2020 live‑action film’s poor reception. [...]

Geely Auto Group unveiled the Battleship 700, its first electrified off‑road SUV, built on the new GTA platform dedicated to all‑terrain electric vehicles. The hybrid‑electric powertrain delivers up to 1,129 horsepower and a combined range of 1,700 km (1,056 miles) while an intelligent four‑wheel‑drive system manages traction. An integrated frame replaces a traditional body‑on‑frame, lowering weight, centre of gravity and cabin noise, and the rigid chassis supports a suspension that improves handling. Ultra‑high‑strength steel forms a reinforced passenger cell with [...]

At the Paris Motor Show, the Volkswagen Group unveiled the Electric Urban Car Family (EUCF), showcasing four entry‑level electric models—CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq, and Volkswagen ID. Cross—assembled on the MEB+ platform. The launch marks the first time all four vehicles are presented together, illustrating a cross‑brand strategy that blends shared technology with distinct brand identities. Production is split between Martorell and Pamplona, and the EUCF has already attracted nearly 150,000 pre‑orders, underscoring strong market [...]