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Sanofi and Regeneron have agreed to broaden their existing partnership, with the collaboration potentially worth as much as $8 billion. The companies said they will jointly share development and commercialization costs, as well as any future profits generated by new drugs produced under the expanded agreement.
Huawei has released the Ruiying Z10, an attachable lens for its Mate 90 Pro Max collector's edition and Mate 90 RS phones that contains a 1-inch-type, 50-megapixel RYYB sensor larger than any sensor in the phone itself. The accessory offers a true variable 24-240mm zoom with f/2.0-f/4.5 aperture, screws directly onto the phone's camera island without needing a case, and weighs 346g while costing roughly $895.
Multiple Pixel owners, including users of the Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro, say the September 2026 software update has broken their lock screens, preventing correct PINs or patterns from registering. Affected users describe patterns resetting mid-gesture and PIN entries being rejected after only the first digit, leaving them unable to access their phones. Troubleshooting steps like Safe Mode, cleaning the screen or reinstalling the build have not fixed the issue for at least one user, who resorted to a factory reset.
German e-bike maker Lemmo has released the Lemmo 3, a step-through longtail cargo bike that is among the first e-bikes to use a semi-solid state battery. The bike carries a 960Wh battery rated for up to 180km of range, which Lemmo says is 20 percent smaller and lighter than a comparable lithium-ion pack while lasting 30 percent longer. The removable battery can also output power for AC appliances and USB-C devices, and the bike uses the MIK HD accessory mount standard, weighing 39kg including battery.
Kevin O'Leary promoted a 40,000-acre data center and gas power plant project called Wonder Valley (also known as Stratos) in Box Elder County, Utah, claiming it would become the world's largest data center with up to 9 gigawatts of on-site generation. The project moved forward through meetings with Gov. Spencer Cox and the Military Installation Development Authority in January, though county commissioners were not formally briefed until late March, after which their approval made MIDA the land use authority rather than the county.
An analysis argues that older adults who are retired or otherwise outside workplaces and schools are largely missing from current AI safety education efforts. It notes that most training and awareness initiatives target children in school or employees at work, leaving a gap for those without such institutional touchpoints.
The Defense Manpower Data Center is notifying more than 3 million people—about 2.8 million living individuals and 294,000 deceased—that hackers accessed their personal data after exploiting a vulnerability in its file-sharing system. Unauthorized users reportedly had access between October 2025 and July 2026, obtaining Social Security numbers, names, birth dates, contact details, sex, race, and military personnel information. The Pentagon is offering affected individuals 12 months of free credit monitoring through IDX, with enrollment required by August 19, 2027.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Autonomous Warfare Command, or AutoWarCom, during a September 30 address at Quantico, Virginia. The new command, to be led by a four-star officer, would join the military's 11 existing combatant commands and oversee drones, AI, and command-and-control systems, with a target establishment date of October 1, 2027 pending congressional authorization.
Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Buds On, its first open-ear, clip-on wireless earbuds, alongside the US launch of the Galaxy Tab S12 and SmartTag 3. The earbuds feature TwinBoost speakers, automatic volume adjustment, audio leakage reduction, and up to 9.5 hours of battery life, plus Galaxy AI tools like Gemini Live access and head-gesture controls. They go on sale in Korea on October 27 for 299,000 won, with a global release expected later.
Universal Studios Hollywood has agreed to build another sound barrier around its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift coaster after residents of the nearby Toluca Lake neighborhood complained about riders' screams. At a meeting with over 350 attendees, park executives also agreed the ride will not operate between 8AM and 9AM for the rest of the year. The ride, which opened September 16th, already includes noise-reduction measures such as an existing sound barrier and cars designed to turn away from homes during loud moments.
Anu Bharadwaj, a senior executive at Atlassian, attempted to resign after two years of exhaustion from long hours and pressure. Her manager countered by offering her a year off with the option to return to the company afterward. Bharadwaj's experience is cited in a broader discussion of questions workers should ask themselves before quitting a job.
Apple TV has been inaccessible since September 30 at 4:43PM, according to Apple's System Status page. The same page had also shown outages for the iOS and Mac App Stores, Fitness+, Music, and subscription and AppleCare+ purchases, but those services were restored within a few hours while Apple TV remained down.