The future leaves
signals in time.

Valve has fixed an issue in the Steam beta where games running only on Steam Frame could be offered for installation on Windows PCs. Valve's notes confirm that Frame native-only content no longer appears as installable on Windows.

Researchers in Italy tested a 10 kW dual-source heat pump using CO₂ as refrigerant, with air or photovoltaic-thermal collectors as heat sources. Reported results show solar operation improved heating performance under favorable irradiance, with COP increasing 18.7% as irradiance rose, and an optimized source-switching strategy delivered modest annual electricity savings.

The Spanish region of Castilla y León plans to extend its environmental impact tax to ground-mounted solar installations from 2027. Spanish solar association UNEF has criticized the proposal, arguing that PV projects already face multiple taxes and that the new levy lacks environmental justification.

Safety science company UL Solutions has announced a new certification pathway intended to help manufacturers of modular direct current (DC) battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Rio Tinto is assessing a 360 MWh thermal battery for an alumina refining project in Australia, which aims to replace fossil fuels. This proposed project could potentially cut annual emissions by 67,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide.

LONGi has unveiled an intelligent manufacturing base in Suzhou to advance solar-storage integration. The company says the base's upgraded manufacturing capabilities reduce fault-related downtime losses by 75% and shorten the time needed to close quality issues by more than 50%.

Researchers in China found that a large-scale desert solar park increased soil carbon content by 125.89% compared to undisturbed land. The study also identified how PV mounting systems, soil depth, and environmental factors influence carbon accumulation and its threshold effects.

Schneider Electric, Nvidia, and HPE have formed a strategic collaboration to introduce AI agents designed to monitor and optimize industrial operations within factories and process plants. The companies describe this technology as a route to 'physical AI' for industries such as energy, chemicals, and pulp and paper.

Meta's new VR Layout SDK lets ordinary Android apps on Quest open extra spatial windows beside their main screen without becoming VR apps. These phone-style apps keep their flat design and can run alongside other open apps.

Robotiq has launched the 2FC physical AI gripper, a production-ready adaptive gripper featuring tactile sensing and embedded intelligence. This device helps robots learn from physical interaction and reliably act on what they learn, moving from the lab to production. Pre-orders are open, with shipping scheduled for Q1 2027.

Findings suggest that Earth's gravity and magnetism have unexpected effects on the human genome and mitochondria. These discoveries could potentially have implications for space travel and for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

OpenAI announced that GPT-6 Pro in ChatGPT can now distribute different parts of a single task among several agents simultaneously. Users can monitor the progress within the conversation and review each completed task to see what the respective agent accomplished.

Germany's Encavis signed a hybrid Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Spanish energy provider Visalia. Under this agreement, Encavis will supply 60 GWh of renewable electricity annually for 3.5 years, covering two solar parks and three wind farms totaling 199 MW.

France’s economic affairs committee voted to remove proposed budget measures. These measures would have allowed for the early termination of some solar contracts and reduced compensation for curtailment during negative electricity prices.

China has outlined revised rules for the spot market that will cover joint bidding, dispatch, settlement, and performance assessment, alongside further electricity market reforms. These rules are intended to support the integration of renewable energy and storage.

In a new white paper, S-5! is challenging assumptions regarding solar mounting on metal roofs off-purlins. The paper claims to conclusively demonstrate that metal roof panels possess the structural capacity for mounting solar panels between purlins.

According to EIA data, U.S. rooftop solar output quadrupled over the last decade, expanding from 18.8 TWh to nearly 93 TWh. This growth was led by states including California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New York.