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A robotics project has secured $9 million in funding to develop a small robot designed to survey sewage infrastructure. The device is intended to inspect pipes and detect problems in underground sewer systems without extensive excavation.
CVS Pharmacy Inc. and several subsidiaries will pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department lawsuit alleging the company dispensed medically unnecessary opioid prescriptions. The settlement was announced by federal officials on Tuesday.
A new study using NASA satellite measurements concludes that human activity is significantly depleting groundwater reserves worldwide. Researchers say the data reveal declining water levels across multiple regions, pointing to unsustainable extraction rates tied to agriculture, drinking water demand, and other uses.
Counterpoint Research reports Apple captured 22% of global smartphone shipments in Q3 2026, up from 18% a year earlier, even as total industry shipments fell 20% year-over-year to their lowest third-quarter level in 14 years. Samsung held the top spot with 23% share, while Xiaomi, OPPO and vivo all saw their shares decline. Apple's own shipment volume fell due to the lack of a base iPhone 18 model, though iPhone 18 Pro launched more strongly than its predecessor, especially in China and India.
Samsung projects an operating profit of $80.2 billion for the third quarter, a 782.5% increase year-over-year, driven by soaring memory chip prices due to AI infrastructure demand. Revenue is expected to reach $145.6 billion, marking significant growth from the previous year and quarter. Despite surpassing some analyst estimates, the company fell slightly short of Bloomberg's consensus forecast.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva called on governments worldwide to accelerate efforts to reduce debt, tackle inequality and regulate artificial intelligence, speaking ahead of next week's IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. She said economies are under pressure from heavy borrowing, AI-driven investment surges, and disruptions from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, warning that 'tough political choices' can no longer be postponed.
The Group of Seven wealthy democracies announced plans to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products over the coming weeks, with an initial focus on diesel supplies. The move follows a surge in U.S. diesel prices, which reached a national average of $6.37 per gallon on Friday.
Samsung has increased US prices on four Galaxy A series phones: the A57 5G now starts at $599.99, the A37 5G at $489.99, the A27 5G at $379.99, and the A17 5G at $269.99. Each model rose $30-$50, with the A17 5G having already received a $50 hike in August, putting it $70 above its original $199.99 launch price.
The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro streaming box has risen from $200 to $299.99 on Amazon and Best Buy, a roughly $100 increase. The device, over a decade old, remains notable for its 64-bit Android support and long software update history.
A Goldman Sachs survey found that more than one in three Americans earning over $300,000 a year describe themselves as living paycheck to paycheck. The survey also found that high earners are struggling to save and are delaying major financial milestones such as buying homes or retiring.
Korean tipster yeux1122 claims Samsung will raise prices across multiple storage tiers and models in the Galaxy S27 series. The reported increase ranges from roughly 100,000 to 130,000 won (about $74-$96), though these figures apply specifically to the Korean market. The leaker also suggests the S27 Pro and Ultra may use pricier UFS 5.1 storage and LPDDR6 RAM.
A Reddit user whose G.Skill Trident Z5 64GB DDR5 kit had one dead stick filed an RMA under the lifetime warranty, despite having bought the kit as an open-box eBay listing for $150 in May 2025. G.Skill approved the claim and shipped a brand-new replacement kit that currently retails for $1,199 on Amazon, prompting the buyer to publicly praise the company.