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Legora is developing an agentic operating system for legal work. It utilizes OpenAI models, ChatGPT, and Codex to accelerate legal workflows, expand contract analysis, and allow lawyers to focus on higher-value tasks.

A new book by David D'Arcangelo, The Robot Goal Federation: A Blueprint for a New Era of Sports Entertainment, sets out an ambitious vision for sports entertainment: a governing institution, professional leagues, robotic athletes, and fans with a meaningful role in the competition.

German startup Exxosqel, in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research, has developed a coating technology that strengthens solar glass by targeting microscopic surface cracks. The technology could reduce glass weight by up to 40% and overall PV module weight by approximately 30%.

Japan's Ricoh plans to begin producing perovskite solar cells by 2030, initially targeting annual capacity of several hundred megawatts. The company will use its proprietary inkjet printing technology to streamline manufacturing and reduce production costs.

Itaipu studied connecting up to 1 GW of solar at three points in Paraguay's electricity network to support its power grid. Simulations found specialized controls could dampen inter-area power oscillations, and the study also recommends battery storage to improve system response.

Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, making grid-forming mandatory for large battery storage plants. The move comes ahead of the EU's own revision of generator connection requirements.

Swedish researchers assessed that climate change could boost PV generation across Sweden by around 5% through the year 2100. This potential increase is noted to vary depending on the specific location and emissions scenario.

Western Australia has announced steps to legalize plug-in solar panels and batteries, referred to as 'balcony solar'. This measure is intended to benefit renters and residents of apartments.

Avaada unveiled a 745 W TOPCon solar module that achieves an efficiency of 23.98%. The company also showcased its rooftop solar kits and the HALO battery energy storage system.

Australian researchers found that bushfire smoke can reduce solar power generation by up to 70% near fires and by 30% to 40% in areas more than 150 km away, while elevated temperatures during bushfires also accelerate PV module degradation. The study highlights the need for improved forecasting, maintenance, and risk management.

India's installed solar capacity has grown from under 5 GW in 2016 to over 165 GW today. Shantanu Roy of CSTEP expects the next decade to focus on capacity location, grid interaction, and flexibility, which he believes will open more doors for distributed solar.

CATL held a global launch for its 9MWh TENER+ battery storage system at All-Energy Australia 2026. Additionally, the company signed three MoUs with Australian partners.

A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and improve muscle strength. Researchers found that these benefits might be linked to changes in gut bacteria and the hormone GLP-1.

The article discusses three foundational material categories shaping robot manufacturing, noting that 2026 is projected to be the "year of mass production" for humanoid robots. Output exceeded 40,000 units in the first half of the year, with full-year projections surpassing 100,000.

According to Gartner, buyers spend only about 17% of their buying time meeting suppliers, with most research occurring online. Consequently, more robotics and automation firms are using specialist Google Ads services to reach engineers and generate B2B leads.

A wearable EEG patch is reported to record stable brain signals over 24 hours, including during sleep. Traditional EEG systems are often uncomfortable and typically limited to controlled testing environments, and reliable long-duration recording has faced technical and practical challenges.

GM's chief product officer says dropping radar 'ignores physics,' and the automaker will not adopt a camera-only approach for self-driving cars. Tesla is known for its camera-only approach to autonomous driving.