The future leaves
signals in time.

Foxconn is taking over half of Mitsubishi Electric Mobility, a supplier under Mitsubishi Electric, forming a 50:50 joint venture. The venture will provide platforms for electric vehicles, power electronics, and autonomous driving systems, initially focusing on Japan with global ambitions.

Scientists report a promising approach to protecting the brain from Alzheimer's-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to neuron destruction. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue in memory centers and improved memory, even without removing harmful tau buildup.

German distribution system operator Netze BW has introduced an automated grid assessment process for rooftop PV systems up to 15 kW. The system can issue binding grid connection approvals in five minutes, down from an average of 12 days, provided sufficient grid capacity is available.

Valve declined a request to add AMD's ROCm and HIP libraries to SteamOS. Valve stated that the request was too large for the base system image.

OpenXR, an open and royalty-free standard for VR and AR development, has introduced a new cross-platform spatial multitasking app framework. This development is seen as taking inspiration from Apple's approach, although Apple continues to use its own APIs for Vision Pro.

Agility Robotics announced that Nyobolt, a pioneer in high-power, ultra-fast charging solutions, is the technology provider for its Digit 5 humanoid. This fast recharge battery system enables Digit to operate for more than 20 hours within a 24-hour day.

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has inaugurated a production line at its Bordeaux facility to develop and manufacture solid-state batteries targeting aviation and space applications. According to the company, energy density is up to 50% higher than conventional lithium-ion technology.

Salmi Games has made a free VR demo of DRIFTERS: Blackout Crew available on Steam, allowing players to experience two years of development. However, the game currently has no official release date listed on the store page.

ABB Robotics has expanded its industrial robot portfolio with two new compact, high-performance robots, the IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID, which the company says deliver up to 20 percent shorter cycle times than comparable robots. Managing director Craig McDonnell says they target precision manufacturing across electronics, automotive, and general industries.

Uruguay's state-owned power utility plans to procure electricity from three privately developed solar plants, each with 33 MW of grid injection capacity, under long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs), totaling 99 MW.

Genesis Energy has officially opened its first grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), a 200MWh facility at Huntly Power Station on New Zealand's North Island.

Ecoprogetti CEO Laura Sartore told pv magazine that while the US and India strengthen domestic solar supply chains, Europe may need a different approach: a network of medium-sized manufacturers balancing financial viability with production flexibility. She suggested ideal factory capacity ranges from 1 GW to 3 GW.

According to the European Space Agency, the MMX mission has lifted off, heading for Mars's moon Phobos. No further mission details are provided in the source beyond the launch.

OpenAI says Terminal X's Eval Agent grades outputs against a 54-criterion rubric and, using GPT-6.1 Sol, matches senior investor judgment 88.6% of the time while catching 25% more deviances from a fund's mandate.

JinkoSolar has introduced a 510 W all-black residential rooftop solar module based on its new TAC cell technology. The dual-glass panel features a reported efficiency of 25.52%, a power density of approximately 255 W/m², and a 40-year product and performance warranty.

Japan has launched the MMX mission, which aims to bring a piece of the Martian moon Phobos back to Earth. The mission's climax will come in 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on Phobos.

China has proposed stricter efficiency standards for solar cells and modules, with technology-specific thresholds for TOPCon, HJT and BC products. The draft rules also tighten polysilicon production requirements and strengthen oversight of manufacturers, as Beijing moves to improve quality and address excess capacity.