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Amazon's MK30 Drone Expansion Faces Local Hurdle in Massachusetts
Westborough's Select Board sided with residents against Amazon's proposed Prime Air base, complicating the MK30 drone rollout amid noise and safety concerns.
Renesas Unveils Dual-Cooled GaN Switch for 800V AI Power
Renesas has begun sampling a 650V GaN power switch with dual-side cooling, aimed at 800V AI rack power conversion. The device promises a 57% smaller footprint and 2.6 kW/in³ power density.
Roman Telescope Nails Pointing Test, Exoplanet Imaging Next
NASA's Roman Space Telescope achieved precise pointing stability during recent tests, paving the way for its coronagraph to attempt direct imaging of exoplanets.
Australia Expands Solar Incentives to Cover Mid-Size Commercial Systems
Australia now allows 100 kW–1 MW solar arrays to claim STCs under the SRES, providing upfront cost savings. Applications open in November.
Starliner's Next Launch to Test Thermal Fixes Before Thruster Overhaul
NASA schedules Starliner-1 uncrewed cargo mission for late 2026/early 2027 to validate thermal changes and propulsion data, ahead of a full thruster-valve redesign.
OpenAI's Dots Debut: Persistent AI Agents Run in the Cloud
OpenAI's new Dots feature brings persistent AI agents that work in the cloud even when your device is off, with a gradual rollout to paid plans.
GTA VI Weather, Wildlife Systems Detailed in Game Informer
Game Informer's Issue 382 details GTA VI's advanced weather and wildlife systems, with 12 new screenshots, 51 days before the November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Paramount Skydance Launches $44.4B Bond Sale Ahead of Warner Merger Ruling
Paramount Skydance has initiated a $44.4 billion secured notes offering to finance its Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, pending court approval. The massive debt sale underscores the scale of the deal and its financial implications.
Australia's Cash Rate Hits 4.6%, Mortgages Feel the Pinch
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its cash rate to 4.60%, the highest since 2011, adding A$91 monthly to a typical A$600,000 mortgage as inflation persists.
Meta Taps MongoDB CEO for Enterprise AI Push; MDB Shares Tumble 18%
Meta hires MongoDB CEO CJ Desai to lead new enterprise AI unit; MongoDB shares drop 18% as investors digest sudden leadership change.
Canada's OAS October Boost: 1.4% Increase, But Final Rates Pending
Canada's Old Age Security (OAS) will rise 1.4% in October, pushing estimated maximum monthly payments to C$762.50 for ages 65-74 and C$838.75 for 75+. Official rate card still pending.
Cricket Australia Board Shake-Up: Baird Out Amid Big Bash Sale Dispute
Mike Baird will step down from Cricket Australia's board following a dispute over private investment in the Big Bash. David Boon takes over as interim chair as the Renegades sale continues.