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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is reviewing security concerns for satellite communication services in India, delaying the launch of companies such as Starlink. Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani confirmed that the Department of Telecommunications has issued licences and spectrum, but final clearance remains pending with the MHA. SpaceX’s Starlink, which has built 20 gateway sites and invested in local infrastructure, awaits approval to operate in the country. The delay follows Elon Musk’s public [...]

Tesla announced the Emergency Drive Away feature, allowing vehicles to move while still connected to a Supercharger. The update, version 2026.38.3, is available only in the U.S. and requires the driver to hold the brake and tap “Activate” after a warning screen appears. Tesla cautions that the action will damage both the car and the charging station, with repair costs potentially reaching $25,000. The company also notes that the vehicle’s charge port will need a mandatory service [...]

Tesla opened its first Megacharger site at a Pilot Travel Center in Ellabell, Georgia, installing six high‑power stalls dedicated to Tesla Semi trucks. The chargers, located near Interstate 16’s mile marker 143 and close to the Hyundai Metaplant, deliver up to 1.2 megawatts each, enabling a 60% energy recovery in about 30 minutes. The site was chosen for its strategic position on freight traffic between the Port of Savannah and Atlanta. Tesla plans additional Megacharger posts in [...]

Quobly, a French quantum‑computing firm, and SiPearl, a European CPU designer, signed a non‑exclusive MoU to integrate silicon‑spin quantum processors with European CPUs. The first phase will test SiPearl’s Rhea1 CPU and Seine reference server with Quobly’s Alloy QPU system, evaluating hybrid workloads and future architectures. The partners will also coordinate responses to European tenders, including joint opportunities under the Chips Joint Undertaking’s quantum programs, aiming to build a sovereign European quantum‑computing ecosystem. [...]

Google has chosen more than 100 artificial‑intelligence startups from a pool of over 2,000 applicants for the fourth Gemini Startup Forum. The selected founders, representing 17 countries, will travel to Google’s Mountain View campus in November for a two‑day intensive program. Participants, ranging from seed‑stage to Series A, will work directly with engineers from Google DeepMind and Google Cloud on AI roadmaps, product development and technical hurdles. The cohort includes companies tackling genetic‑disorder diagnosis, cancer screening and next‑generation [...]

Apple is expected to launch a next‑generation MacBook Pro with an OLED screen, a move that Counterpoint Research says will lift OLED notebook display shipments by 50 % in 2026. The firm projects advanced notebook display shipments to grow 11 % that year, outpacing a 3 % decline in the broader notebook market. OLED’s share of advanced notebook shipments would rise from 56 % in 2025 to 75 % in 2026, while Mini‑LED would fall to 25 %. Growth is attributed to Apple’s [...]

Amazon unveiled a new line of Alexa Tablets, replacing its Fire brand with three models that mimic iPad designs. The entry‑level 8.7‑inch tablet offers 4 GB RAM, up to 128 GB storage and a MediaTek 8189 processor; the 11‑inch version adds 8 GB RAM, a 90 Hz display and the same chipset; the flagship 12‑inch Pro features a 2.8K 120 Hz screen, quad speakers, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage and a MediaTek Dimensity 8400 CPU, with optional upgrades to 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage [...]

Microsoft announced a reduction of four terabytes in the cloud storage quota for its Microsoft 365 Family subscription, lowering the total space available to users. The change was communicated through an update to the service terms and took effect for accounts. Within hours, users took to media and support forums to voice frustration, citing the abrupt loss of data capacity for family accounts. Several subscribers reported canceling their plans, and the company’s support channels experienced a surge [...]