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Google has released Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, now available for the Pixel 11 series and a broad range of other Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. The update does not [...]

Microsoft unveiled new Fabric and Azure Database features at its European Fabric + SQL Community Conference in Barcelona, emphasizing the integration of unique business context into AI tools. The launch includes Fabric IQ, which embeds governed Power BI semantic models into Microsoft Copilot Chat and Cowork, enabling accurate, context‑driven answers to business queries. IQ Sharing, now in preview, allows secure cross‑organization sharing of business context while preserving governance. Observability enhancements provide real‑time system health insights, supporting scalable [...]

Hyderabad‑based startup TakeMe2Space is preparing to launch its orbital computing satellite, MOI‑1A, on SpaceX’s Transporter‑18 rideshare mission scheduled for October 1, 2026. The spacecraft will process Earth‑observation data in orbit using onboard artificial intelligence, transmitting only selected results to ground stations instead of all raw imagery. The mission aims to demonstrate a commercial capability for in‑orbit data filtering and decision‑making. If successful, MOI‑1A could alter how satellite‑data services operate by reducing bandwidth demands and speeding delivery of actionable insights. [...]

Apple announced expanded parental controls at WWDC, partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to launch an online guide titled “Building Healthy Digital Habits: A Guide for Families.” The guide offers parents tools to set boundaries on iPhone and iPad use, block inappropriate content, and promote healthier browsing habits. Apple’s new features include content filtering, time limits, and family discussions prompts, all integrated into iOS and iPadOS. The collaboration aims to help families manage children’s screen [...]

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) led a delegation of South Korean quantum deep‑tech startups to the Quantum World Congress 2026 in College Park, Maryland. Through its Global Bridge Program, KIST secured partnerships with D‑Wave Systems, Microsoft, Japan’s Q‑STAR consortium, and AIST, granting startups access to quantum annealing hardware, cloud software stacks, and cross‑border supply chains. OptiQ‑Labs announced a U.S. East Coast headquarters, becoming the first Korean Deeptech Incubator Project startup to establish a permanent [...]

Apple TV announced the renewal of the French-language drama “Carême” for a second season, with filming slated to begin next week in Paris. The series, which premiered in April last year, ran eight episodes and earned a 7.9/10 average on IMDb. It is based on Ian Kelly’s book about the first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême, and currently holds nominations for an International Emmy Award and two Hollywood Music in Media Awards. The 54th International Emmy Awards will [...]

Roadrunner Venture Studios and New Mexico’s Technology and Innovation Office opened the 35,000‑square‑foot Roadrunner Quantum Lab (RQL) in Albuquerque’s Innovation District. The facility, part of the state’s $450 million quantum investment, offers startups access to specialized equipment, lab space, and expertise from Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories. Initial tenants include Diraq, IonQ, QBoltz, Mesa Quantum, Quantum Machines, QuEra Computing, Photon Queue, and Conductor Quantum, who will prototype and benchmark quantum technologies on site.

AgiBot, a Chinese robot maker, deployed over 300 autonomous humanoid robots at Chimelong Spaceship Park in Zhuhai, marking the largest public robot rollout in China and far surpassing Western deployments. The fleet, built in partnership with Chimelong Group and China Mobile, roams park walkways and hotels, engaging families, playing table tennis, performing martial arts, guiding visitors, and checking guests into rooms. The robots operate outside fenced attractions, integrating fully into the visitor experience. This experiment provides extensive [...]