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German startup Isar Aerospace makes European space history with first commercial orbital launch
Isar Aerospace, a German startup, successfully launched a fully commercial orbital rocket, marking a historic milestone for European spaceflight and positioning Europe as a competitor in the commercial space industry.
Keen and Worth Unveils 'Behind the Tower' Series Showcasing Ongpin Tower's Architects and Designers
Developer Keen and Worth launched a four-part documentary series showcasing the architects, designers, and engineers behind Ongpin Tower in Manila's Binondo district, emphasizing heritage-informed luxury residential development.
JAL stakes claim in Korean Air's parent amid shareholder power struggle
Japan Airlines acquired an undisclosed stake in Hanjin KAL, Korean Air's holding company, while signing a partnership expansion memorandum. The move comes as ownership stakes at Hanjin KAL narrow between major shareholders.
Battery shortage stalls electric motorbike boom in Uganda's West Nile
Electric motorbike company Spiro faces infrastructure bottlenecks in West Nile Uganda, with only two battery swapping points serving 250 sold motorcycles and 700+ pending orders despite surging demand.
NVIDIA Hotfix 616.86 Addresses Months-Long Graphics Card Flickering Bug
NVIDIA released hotfix driver 616.86 to fix a flickering bug in browsers that has plagued some graphics card owners for months, along with virtual display and RDP issues.
Samsung Galaxy A35 One UI 9 beta program launch appears imminent
Samsung is preparing to launch a One UI 9 beta program for the Galaxy A35, with evidence suggesting the release is imminent based on server activity and community forum posts.
Uber launches London robotaxis with human supervisors still required
Uber deployed 15 autonomous vehicles in London this week via partnership with Wayve, though human supervisors remain required as regulators haven't approved full autonomy yet.
Study: Driving Thrill Comes From Control, Not Horsepower
Castrol's neuroscience study reveals that driving excitement stems from focused control and mental immersion rather than raw horsepower or speed, challenging automotive industry assumptions about performance.
Pokémon's X Account Hacked to Promote Memecoin in 30-Minute Breach
Pokémon's official X account was temporarily compromised for 30 minutes and used to promote a fraudulent memecoin falsely claiming to be the franchise's official cryptocurrency.
Innodata Stock Falls 10% Despite Beating Earnings on CEO Change, Capital Raise
Innodata's stock dropped 10% in August despite beating earnings estimates with $92.1M revenue, as investors reacted negatively to a surprise CEO change and a $300M equity offering announcement.
Berkshire's AI Power Play: Hyperscalers Welcome, But Not at Other Customers' Expense
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel says the company will supply power to AI hyperscalers only if existing utility customers aren't harmed by rate increases. Iowa demonstrates success under these conditions, with data centers now representing 8% of load.
CBS Reporter Tests Autonomous AI-Powered Uber in London
CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry tests Uber's autonomous, AI-powered vehicle service in London, showcasing the company's self-driving technology deployment.
Ray Kurzweil Joins Subsense's Unproven Nasal Nanoparticle Brain Interface Push
Ray Kurzweil joins neurotech startup Subsense as advisor for a proposed brain interface using nanoparticles delivered through the nose, though safety and reliability in humans remain unproven.
Duva One earbuds combine sleep tracking with bedroom monitoring for holistic rest insights
Fitnexa unveiled Duva One earbuds at IFA 2026, combining noise cancellation with sleep tracking and environmental sensors to monitor sleep quality and bedroom conditions, launching October at $349.99.
German startup achieves Europe's first private orbital rocket launch
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, marking Europe's first privately-developed orbital flight and a step toward reducing dependence on US and Russian space capabilities.
German startup achieves Europe's first private orbital rocket launch
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, marking Europe's first privately-developed orbital flight and a step toward reducing dependence on US and Russian space capabilities.
DLSS 5 Swapper Tool Expands Neural Rendering to Unsupported Games and Older GPUs
NVIDIA launches DLSS 5 with neural rendering capabilities, expanding support to older RTX GPUs through new tools while officially bringing the technology to games like NBA 2K27 and Star Wars Outlaws.
How In-N-Out's Animal Style Burger Was Born From a Customer's Spot
In-N-Out's famous Animal Style burger originated in the early 1960s when a customer requested a customized burger they spotted an associate making, launching a tradition of off-menu customization.
German startup Isar Aerospace achieves historic first private rocket launch from Europe
Isar Aerospace successfully launched its Spectrum rocket into orbit from Norway, marking the first privately-developed rocket to reach orbit from continental Europe after an earlier failed attempt.
German startup Isar Aerospace reaches orbit, marking European private spaceflight milestone
Isar Aerospace, a German startup, successfully launched its rocket to orbit from European soil on its second flight, marking a historic milestone for private spaceflight in Europe and signaling the continent's entry into the commercial satellite launch market.
Industria del Oriente antioqueño apuesta por autogeneración ante crisis energética
Ante la amenaza de El Niño y retrasos en infraestructura, las industrias del Oriente antioqueño implementan biomasa y energía solar para garantizar suministro energético y competitividad regional.
Mansão de dono da Marabraz vai a leilão por R$ 72 milhões em SP
A mansão de Nasser Fares, dono da Marabraz, será leiloada por R$ 72,83 milhões em Alphaville após sentença judicial movida por Silvio Torres Soares.
Startup cria primeiros cães hipoalergênicos do mundo com edição genética
Uma startup americana desenvolveu os primeiros cães hipoalergênicos do mundo através de edição genética de beagles, eliminando proteínas que causam reações alérgicas em humanos.