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New Atlas Oct 12
Water-pumping robot worms its way over rugged coastal terrain: WorMa, a robot inspired by worms, climbs slopes and swims faster by moving water between its head ...
newatlas.com/robotics/worma-weight-shifting-worm-robot/
Serbian Watchdog Claims Voters’ Rights Under Threat Ahead of Elections: CRTA report warns of persistent 'electoral engineering' attempts by ...
balkaninsight.com/2026/10/08/serbian-watchdog-claims-voters-rights-under-threat-ahead-of-elections/bi/
Model exhibition in Lowestoft set to attract thousands: A model engineering exhibition is set to return, promising visitors a weekend of miniature marvels and ...
edp24.co.uk/news/26610945.model-exhibition-lowestoft-set-attract-thousands/
These were South Africa’s best-selling new cars and bakkies in September: New-energy vehicles gain traction with 13% growth as consumers eye fuel savings
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The best all-season tires for every type of vehicle, according to Consumer Reports
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The Asics Gel-Kayano 33 Offers Support Without Feeling Stiff: Our Asics Gel-Kayano 33 review breaks down its soft cushioning, flexible stability, secure fit ...
runnersworld.com/gear/a73958163/asics-gel-kayano-33-review/
Solid-state batteries gain traction in UAE as heat resilience draws interest: New battery technology designed to operate in extreme temperatures is reaching ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/solid-state-batteries-gain-traction-in-uae-as-heat-resilience-draws-interest
The proponent for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL), has put in place a multimillion ringgit piece of equipment to ... Show more
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Lexus LBX on lease: Premium SUV from €249 with no down payment: The Lexus LBX offers premium in the B-segment. The city SUV with full hybrid drive is available ...
autozeitung.de/lexus-lbx-leasing-news-301171.html
CoreWeave Doubles Down on Physical AI: Can CRWV Capture More Demand?: CRWV is targeting physical AI with field engineering that helps industrial teams build ...
qz.com/coreweave-doubles-down-on-physical-ai-can-crwv-capture-more-demand
Motus taps informal mechanics network as aftermarket business gains traction : Automotive firm courts informal-market mechanics with loyalty programme as it eyes ...
timeslive.co.za/news/2026-09-07-motus-taps-informal-mechanics-network-as-aftermarket-business-gains-traction/
The New Stack Aug 30
Warp wants to make it easier to build your software factory: Warp Factories targets coding agent ROI and governance challenges as software factories gain ...
thenewstack.io/warp-software-factory-infrastructure/
The New Stack Aug 25
Warp wants to make it easier to build your software factory: Warp Factories targets coding agent ROI and governance challenges as software factories gain ...
thenewstack.io/warp-software-factory-infrastructure/
Kumho Road Venture HT 3PMSF Tire: First Drive Review: We try out the new Kumho Road Venture HT, a 3PMSF-rated truck and SUV tire promising snow traction ...
motortrend.com/news/kumho-road-venture-ht-3pmsf-tire-review
The New Stack Aug 23
Warp wants to make it easier to build your software factory: Warp Factories targets coding agent ROI and governance challenges as software factories gain ...
thenewstack.io/warp-software-factory-infrastructure/
Jaguar Type 01: Tri-motor electric GT with over 736 kilowatts unveiled: Jaguar has unveiled the name of its new electric flagship. The Type 01 will offer more ...
heise.de/news/Jaguar-Type-01-Elektro-GT-mit-drei-Motoren-und-ueber-736-Kilowatt-angekuendigt-11412700.html
Kumho Road Venture HT 3PMSF Tire: First Drive Review: We try out the new Kumho Road Venture HT, a 3PMSF-rated truck and SUV tire promising snow traction ...
motortrend.com/news/kumho-road-venture-ht-3pmsf-tire-review
CNA Aug 03
Alibaba unveils its largest AI model yet, DeepSeek's latest model is ultra-low cost
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/alibaba-ai-model-deepseek-low-cost-6294501
Key FactsAlibaba says Qwen3.8-Max is its largest model yet
Aug 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cybernews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cybernews.com
- Qwen3.8-Max has 2.4 trillion parameters, while Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has 2.8 trillion.
- Qwen3.8-Max ranked second worldwide on Arena.AI for analyzing visual material, behind a variant of Claude Fable 5.
- According to Alibaba, the mixture-of-experts design activates only 95 billion parameters at a time to reduce costs and response delays.
- Alibaba said Qwen3.8-Max is due to be released the following week through Alibaba Cloud’s Model Studio platform.
Centre plans standard design for bullet train network across 7 new corridors: India is planning to adopt a single standard design for its future 4 ...
indianexpress.com/article/india/after-mumbai-ahmedabad-india-standard-design-4000-km-bullet-train-network-why-10802050/
The best mid-range cars with all-wheel drive in the test - | AUTO BILD: More traction, more safety, more driving fun: AUTO BILD presents the best mid-range cars ...
autobild.de/rankings/die-besten-mitteklasse-autos-mit-allrad-im-test-28727489.html
OpinionEurope’s far-right is turning ‘remigration’ into a 30‑year plan to push out non‑white citizens
euobserver.com/226920/europes-far-right-is-turning-remigration-into-a-30year-plan-to-push-out-nonwhite-citizens/
Masham Steam Engine Rally: Best pictures from the 59th annual event: Traction engines, vintage vehicles and fairground attractions drew crowds to Masham as one ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/masham-steam-engine-rally-best-pictures-from-the-59th-annual-event-8809589
This 1000-HP Chevy Silverado Has Two Doors and Three Pedals: The team at Specialty Vehicle Engineering slammed the suspension and added a supercharger that helps ...
caranddriver.com/news/a69410847/chevy-silverado-street-truck-1000-hp-manual-details/
New Atlas Jul 12
World's fastest RC car is a sleek missile that outpaces F1 race cars: British engineer Stephen Wallis breaks own RC car speed record, hitting over 250 mph ...
newatlas.com/automotive/world-fastest-rc-car-mach-reaper/
These are the five most common faults on used EVs: As South Africa’s electric vehicle market gains traction, data from the UK suggests that used battery-electric ...
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Goes far and steep - | Jeep Compass 4xe Electric: When people think of rugged off-roaders, they usually think of a diesel engine. But challenging off-road ...
op-online.de/leben/auto/faehrt-weit-und-steil-jeep-compass-4xe-elektro-zr-94378151.html
Quiz: All About Elevators - ASME: See what you know about the engineering behind the elevator.
asme.org/topics-resources/content/quiz-all-about-elevators
Counter-drone tech is gaining major traction: Drones have not only become a potent battlefield weapon, but they also have deep strike capability ...
asiatimes.com/2026/06/counter-drone-tech-is-gaining-major-traction/
OpinionHow India can turn into a global EV hub: India has the products, engineering depth, as well as manufacturing base to gain lead; onus now on deep-tech startups to ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/how-india-can-turn-into-a-global-ev-hub/4275732/
“I wrote a lot of short stories, a lot of which kind of failed. I got a few published in places like Banshee and Winter Papers ... Show more
The Traditional Hiring Process Is Derailing Early-Stage Startups — But the Fix Is Simpler Than You Think
entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-the-traditional-hiring-process-is-derailing-startups/504400
OpinionSturgeon has questions to answer - but only as a politician not a wife: The mood is that the former First Minister ‘must have known’ about the crimes of her ...
heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/26150981.sturgeon-questions-answer---politician-not-wife/
Nigel Farage loses viral touch to Musk-backed Rupert Lowe: Far-right offshoot Restore Britain gains traction on social media platform X ahead of key Makerfield ...
ft.com/content/63edf8e6-5c93-4d6d-bb29-4fae6caf5a91
Paid articlePaywall Infrastructure boost- RVNL bags multiple orders worth Rs 1,000 cr from NMDC and West Central Railway
financialexpress.com/business/industry/infrastructure-boost-rvnl-bags-multiple-orders-worth-rs-1000-cr-from-nmdcnbsp-and-west-central-railway/4248249/
Your Work Team Is Now a ‘Pod’ and Your Co-Workers Are AI Agents: Companies are restructuring engineering teams into smaller, more nimble cross-functional ‘pods ...
wsj.com/cio-journal/your-work-team-is-now-a-pod-and-your-co-workers-are-ai-agents-f51994f5
Paid articlePaywall India’s manufacturing exports gain foothold in newer markets in FY 26: India's export diversification strategy yielded an additional $202 ...
financialexpress.com/policy/economy/indias-manufacturing-exports-gain-foothold-in-newer-markets-in-fy-26/4243308/
Porsche 911 Turbo S review - AUTO BILD: The new 911 Turbo S arrives with a completely new drive system including T-Hybrid and a hefty €50,000 price increase.
autobild.de/artikel/-porsche-911-turbo-s-im-test-28633611.html
Used Hot Hatches Compared: 6 Compact Sports Cars up to 340 hp - | AUTO BILD: Up to 340 hp, crisp handling, and practical for everyday use: Six compact sports ...
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NMDC, HCC among 5 stocks to buy below ₹100 for up to 23% upside: Angel One: Top stocks to buy below ₹100: Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One recommends buy on NHPC ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/nmdc-hcc-among-5-stocks-to-buy-below-100-for-up-to-23-upside-angel-one-126050600102_1.html
With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?
scmp.com/tech/article/3351718/meta-manus-ai-deal-difficult-undo-how-will-beijing-exert-its-authority
Paid articlePaywallKey FactsChina Blocks Meta’s $2 Billion AI Startup Deal
Apr 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- China halted Meta’s $2 billion purchase of the AI startup Manus over fears of losing crucial technology to the US.
- A government probe launched in January demanded the deal be reversed, signaling a warning to other Chinese tech firms.
- Manus relocated its headquarters to Singapore, provoking public backlash in China accusing it of betraying national interests.
- The move, coming just before a major US-China summit, highlights growing barriers to international investments in AI.
EWN Apr 21
Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO after 15-year run: The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from its visionary co-founder ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/21/apples-tim-cook-to-step-down-as-ceo-after-15-year-run
Key FactsTim Cook’s Leadership Drives Apple’s Market Surge
Apr 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Tim Cook served as Apple’s CEO for 15 years, increasing market capitalization from $350 billion to $4 trillion.
- His leadership emphasized operational excellence, global expansion, and business diversification with a strong focus on services growth.
- The wearables segment showed initial growth but declined recently, while services revenue rose 14% to $109.2 billion in fiscal 2025.
- Cook adeptly managed supply chain challenges amid U.S.-China tensions and expanded U.S. manufacturing with a $400 million investment through 2030.
Building on Steve Jobs' visionary product leadership, Tim will likely be remembered for his operational leadership — transforming and scaling Apple globally, deepening its services platform, strengthening its supply chain, and making the company more operationally resilient and shareholder-focused.— Rick Wargo, managing partner at executive search and leadership consulting firm Boyden
Hot and ready: Mercedes is taking orders for its new eArocs 400 vocational truck: Mercedes' latest 8x4 electric semi truck is ready to hit the job site with ...
electrek.co/2026/04/20/hot-and-ready-mercedes-is-taking-orders-for-its-new-earocs-400-vocational-truck/
Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive? 7 cars in the 1999 winter test
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Featured Wikis Apr 09
Borderlands Mobile Shadow Drop: Everything You Need to Know About the iOS Release
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New electric 4×4 RoRo tractor gains traction as ports plug in [video]: A new 4x4 electric RoRo terminal truck co-developed by MOL and Volvo Penta has been put to ...
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NeuBird AI launches Falcon, FalconClaw with AI agents that automatically prevent, detect and fix incidents
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Petrol pumps for the dead, too: JOHOR BARU: Paper replicas of petrol pumps are gaining unusual traction this Qing Ming Festival, with traders linking the demand ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026/03/28/petrol-pumps-for-the-dead-too
Grazia Mar 25
Bark. Leaves. Soil. The Best 'Snail Girl' Scents For 2026: Deep within a reddit thread, a new trend is quietly gaining traction - enter 'Snail Girl' perfumes ...
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‘Forest bathing’ gains traction as people seek calm in uncertain times: Based on the Japanese wellness practice of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing has been known to ...
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/article/people-bathe-in-nature-to-get-respite-from-chaotic-news-cycle/
Continental TerrainContact H/T
At roughly $244 each, the Continental TerrainContact H/T blends strong snow traction with quiet, long-lasting performance ... Show more
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
At $240 to $285, the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 is designed for drivers of sporty cars who want winter traction without losing their ... Show more
Whether or not you recognize the name yet, you already know @diyajoukani.
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Reels in the past month ... Show more
The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen: Most startups struggle not because their idea is bad, but because they ignore the signals the market ...
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Fast formats gain traction as Tie Break Tens lights up Indian Wells: Short-format tennis events such as the Tie Break Tens at Indian Wells can complement the ...
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Video Games With The Highest Skill Ceilings: These video games have high skills ceilings, so you had better be prepared to practice.
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Computer Science and Engineering makes strong debut as top choice at IIT Bhilai: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) also recorded robust growth ...
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The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen: Most startups struggle not because their idea is bad, but because they ignore the signals the market ...
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Nike Steps Up Its Salaries — Here’s How Much You Could Earn As a Designer Or Software Engineer
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The Market Already Told You to Pivot — Here’s How to Listen: Most startups struggle not because their idea is bad, but because they ignore the signals the market ...
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Nissan sharply trimmed its outlook for a full-year loss and reported a surprise profit in the third quarter, as the struggling Japanese automaker's ... Show more
Nissan sees smaller full-year operating loss as turnaround efforts bear fruit
Nissan sees smaller full-year operating loss as turnaround efforts bear fruit
Engineering the next 50 years: Inside Minister Manamela’s high-stakes plan to rewrite the rules of higher education
mg.co.za/education/2026-02-07-engineering-the-next-50-years/
Fiction Horizon Feb 05
Video Games That Killed Their Own Franchises: Video game franchises often span decades and build loyal fanbases that eagerly await every new installment ...
fictionhorizon.com/video-games-that-killed-their-own-franchises/
This Delhi engineering college bans UNO card game on campus, plans to impose hefty fine
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/delhi-engineering-college-bans-uno-card-game-on-campus-plans-to-impose-hefty-fine-10513035/
Video Games With The Highest Skill Ceilings: These video games have high skills ceilings, so you had better be prepared to practice.
thegamer.com/video-games-highest-skill-ceiling/
'Monstrosities' or the evolution of housing? Multi-unit buildings on single-family lots gain traction in B.C. cities
nationalpost.com/news/local-news/multiplex-feature/wcm/b2d8b938-1ed2-45e4-bb96-783c7d3e926e
Assistive Technology's DIY Approach Gains Traction: Meet the "MacGyver of Assistive Tech" who crafts solutions under $5. How does she do it?
spectrum.ieee.org/assistive-technology-macgyver
bedfordtoday.co.uk Jan 29
Behind-the-scenes access at Shuttleworth’s Engineering Open Workshop: For one weekend only, on 21 and 22 February, barriers will be removed at Shuttleworth’s ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/arts-and-culture/behind-the-scenes-access-at-shuttleworths-engineering-open-workshop-5495500
mb.com.ph Jan 29
Manila Bulletin Environment & Sustainability : Trends for this year are being listed everywhere. A new year often brings opportunities to introduce new approaches ... Show more
Amid rising transatlantic and geopolitical tensions, the strategy of diversification away from US assets is gaining traction ... Show more
mb.com.ph Jan 21
Manila Bulletin Technews : Honor has gained big traction these past couple of years thanks to its X9 series for its durability. Like getting tossed from the second floor of a ... Show more
Self-driving semitrucks could hit Missouri roads under a bill that is gaining traction
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_4ec68197-68f3-4822-bf1e-5af4225de585.html
This 1000-HP Chevy Silverado Has Two Doors and Three Pedals: The team at Specialty Vehicle Engineering slammed the suspension and added a supercharger that helps ...
caranddriver.com/news/a69410847/chevy-silverado-street-truck-1000-hp-manual-details/
Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido becomes unicorn: Aikido Security has raised $60 M in Series B funding at a $1 billion valuation, reaching unicorn status ...
thenextweb.com/news/aikido-security-becomes-unicorn
BMW M3 coming in 2027: With the power of four electric motors - | Golem.de: Fans of high-performance electric cars have been waiting a long time for an electric ...
golem.de/news/bmw-m3-kommt-2027-mit-der-kraft-von-vier-e-maschinen-2601-204137.html
Daily Sabah Jan 06
Xavi gains traction at Manchester United following Amorim exit: Xavi Hernandez has emerged as a leading candidate to become Manchester United’s next manager ...
dailysabah.com/sports/football/xavi-gains-traction-at-manchester-united-following-amorim-exit
