Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-12Opel STX Concept previews next Astra Sports TourerOpel unveiled the fully electric STX concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, previewing styling and aerodynamic features for a future Astra Sports Tourer. The STX uses AWD, 285/35 R22 tyres and advanced lighting and aero systems.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-10-122Transplant Drug Boosts Brain Blood Flow in APOE4 CarriersA short University of Missouri trial found low-dose rapamycin increased brain blood flow in middle-aged adults carrying APOE4, suggesting a potential preventive avenue for Alzheimer's that needs larger, longer trials.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-12Qualcomm CEO: Smartphones Could Run 100B LLMs by 2028Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said some AI firms are building smartphones that could run 100-billion-parameter LLMs by 2028. Industry sources cite DRAM supply, cost, thermal limits, quantization and MoE offloading as key constraints.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-122Sony to Exit Aftermarket Car Audio; Shipments End 2026Sony has told dealers in Europe and North America it will exit the aftermarket car audio market, halting shipments after December 31, 2026 while continuing dealer support into early 2027 and winding down marine audio.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-12Samsung rolls out One UI 9 (Android 17) for Galaxy A57Samsung is rolling out Stable Android 17-based One UI 9.0 to Galaxy A57 via firmware A576BXXU6BZIE, available in several European countries. The update adds AI spam detection, a revamped Quick Panel and a new adaptive lock screen clock.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-122A Tiny Injected Implant That Could Tame Chronic PainScientists have created a wireless, injectable neural implant the size of a grain of rice that can stimulate specific nerves without surgery. Preclinical tests show precise, programmable stimulation, but human efficacy remains unproven.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-12One UI 10 could reset Samsung Galaxy software with AIReports say Samsung is planning One UI 10, an AI-first overhaul tied to the Galaxy S28 and internally called Galaxy OS. Phonefuturist says deep Google partnerships and paid third-party integrations are part of the plan.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-12Polestar Clearing U.S. Inventory Ahead of 2027 BanPolestar is winding down U.S. new-car sales after the 2026 model year under a Commerce Department rule targeting tech links to 'foreign adversaries.' The company is clearing remaining 2026 stock with deep discounts while pledging ongoing owner support.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-12Insider: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to use SnapdragonAn insider tip posted 11 October 2026 says every Galaxy S27 Ultra will ship with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The article details Exynos 2700's SF2P 2nm GAA specifications, reported yields and regional chipset allocations.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-12Coolpad readies 999 Yuan wide-screen Android phone launchCoolpad will sell a 6.3-inch, 16:10 wide-screen Android phone in China in October for 999 Yuan (~$150). Leaks point to a Helio G99 SoC and the DroiClaw Zhuge 3 AI-native OS, with core services in Rust and security claims pending independent tests.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-123Sun's Death Will Tear Apart More Than Inner PlanetsNew simulations suggest the Sun's death will destabilize the outer solar system, scattering or ejecting the giant planets and possibly creating second-generation worlds around the white dwarf remnant.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-12Lancet panel: AI and nuclear war could threaten humanityA Lancet commission lists 17 major 21st-century health threats. It warns that nuclear war and malicious AI could, if realized, risk human extinction by 2100, and details 15 other hazards and regional impacts.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-10-11Chery Stockman Plug-in Diesel Pickup Targets HiLuxChery will launch the Stockman, a 2.5 litre turbo diesel plug-in hybrid pickup with a 34 kWh LFP battery, 469 hp, 800 Nm, 96 km electric range and 3,500 kg tow capacity; deliveries start early next year.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-113Gut Microbes May Predict Cancer Outcomes and Chemo EffectsMayo Clinic analysis of pre-treatment stool samples links specific gut bacteria and microbial genes to cancer types, early-onset cases, survival differences, and chemotherapy side effects, opening paths for prediction and intervention.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-112Lancia Gamma 2026 claims Cd 0.25 as compact fastbackLancia has published full specifications for the 2026 Gamma compact fastback crossover ahead of Paris 2026. The STLA Medium-based model offers hybrid and three electric variants, a 0.25 Cd, and an HF Integrale EV with 5.1 s 0-100 km/h.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-11Agile Robots Trains Industrial Bots Using Worker Hand VideosAgile Robots will build a Robot Academy where workers film hand and finger movements to supply training data; robots rehearse those motions in simulation before factory deployment, Bloomberg reported.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-10-112Higher BMI Tied to Longer Survival After Dementia, StudyA long-term study of 4,523 US adults finds that higher BMI at dementia diagnosis is linked to lower mortality risk, suggesting nutrition and body reserves may affect survival. Findings prompt further research on weight, muscle, and care strategies.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-10-11AMD to Bring AI-Based FSR 4 to APUs and Handhelds by 2026AMD told The Elec that AI-driven FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 will reach APUs, gaming laptops and handhelds by the end of 2026. The company says it is developing a lighter FSR 4 model to cut latency on APU-class hardware.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-10-11Virtual Mid-Engine Toyota Camry Fitted with Hellcat V8Czech artist Rostislav Prokop published a digital mid-engine Toyota Camry render built on an NSX-based platform and fitted with a Hellcat V8, deep black paint, red accents, forged carbon, and a widebody treatment.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-10-112Intel Repositions for ASIC and Advanced Packaging PushIntel is reorganizing under CEO Lip-Bu Tan to pursue ASIC contracts, advanced Foveros packaging that may attract Nvidia in 2028, and new memory technologies such as Z-Angle Memory while hiring senior industry executives.
