Solesca adds 3D terrain modeling to latest design software
Solesca’s updated solar design software integrates 3D terrain modeling to improve early-stage project evaluation and reduce costly surprises during ground-mounted and rooftop installations.
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A permanent chronological index of source-linked tech, world, finance and sports briefings. Every item links to its original source. Page 20 of 211: briefings 571-600, published Oct 18, 2026 to Oct 19, 2026.
Grok 4.7 is now available on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US)
AWS GovCloud (US) now hosts SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.7 on Amazon Bedrock, offering improved coding, agentic tasks, and document handling for government workloads.
Jinko unveils 510-W all-black residential solar panel
JinkoSolar introduced the Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar panel featuring TAC technology, delivering 510 W and 25.52% efficiency while enhancing aesthetics and performance in high-temperature conditions.
Duke Energy Florida completes 75-MW Bailey Mill solar site
Duke Energy Florida energized the 74.9-MW Bailey Mill Solar Center near Monticello, adding to its statewide solar portfolio and reinforcing cost-reduction efforts for customers.
The Saros: Zenith update out today, brings more ways to play for newcomers and veterans alike
The Saros: Zenith update introduces new gameplay modes, modifiers, and accessibility features for all owners at no extra cost starting October 19.
ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Sentenced for Attacking Guards While Serving Sentence for Separate NYC Terror Plot
A Canadian serving 40 years for an ISIS-linked NYC terror plot received an additional 50-year sentence for attacking prison guards in 2020, ensuring prolonged incarceration.
Salesforce Accelerates European AI Leadership with $1 Billion Investment in Spain
Salesforce will invest $1 billion in Spain over five years, opening a Madrid headquarters to expand AI deployment, talent training, and enterprise partnerships across EMEA South.
GDCA 2027 moves away from nominations-based system, publishers and devs can now submit games for consideration
The 2027 Game Developers Choice Awards will accept direct submissions from developers and publishers for the first time, replacing the previous nomination-based system.
Crypto Wallets for Business: Custodial, MPC, Multisig or Hardware?
Businesses must choose between custodial, MPC, multisig, or hardware crypto wallets based on control, team needs, and transaction frequency.
The AI state of play: AI laws and game development
Game studios face growing legal risks from AI use, including training data, performer rights, and platform disclosure rules, requiring updated compliance policies.
UKIE partners with Sheridans on AI Compliance and Accreditation Service to guide UK studios in using AI lawfully and responsibly
UKIE and Sheridans launch an AI Compliance and Accreditation Service to help UK game studios use AI legally and responsibly, culminating in a certification mark for pitches and funding rounds.
JinkoSolar unveils 28%-efficient back-contact TOPCon solar cell with amorphous silicon heterojunction passivation
JinkoSolar introduced a back-contact TOPCon solar cell with amorphous silicon heterojunction passivation, achieving a peak efficiency of 28% and reducing optical shading losses by eliminating front-side metallization.
A cleaner solution to America’s aluminum crunch is hiding in landfills
U.S. aluminum shortages and tariffs are driving demand for domestic supply, with recycling emerging as a low-energy solution to recover scrap from landfills using advanced sorting technology.
Illinois needs batteries. Will a new incentive program help?
Illinois’ new battery incentive program secured 600 MW of storage—below its 988 MW target—after an inaugural auction, signaling early progress but highlighting hurdles in meeting 2030 goals amid high demand.
Google named a Leader in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for Agentic AI Platforms
Google has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Agentic AI Platforms 2026, highlighting its enterprise-ready AI deployment capabilities.
From climate and nature risks to economic resilience and competitiveness
The European Central Bank warns climate change and nature degradation are reshaping economies, with 2026’s record summer heat and droughts disrupting transport, energy and agriculture across Europe.
OpenCode vs. Claude Code: Which AI coding tool is best? [2026]
OpenCode and Claude Code are AI coding tools with different approaches to access, cost, and flexibility for developers.
Player to watch: Nasser Al Gahwashi (YEM)
The AFC profiles six players ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup, highlighting their roles and ambitions for their national teams.
Driving productivity with heavy vehicle changes
New Zealand proposes 28 changes to heavy vehicle rules to cut compliance costs and boost productivity while maintaining safety standards.
Hyundai Motor Unveils ELANTRA N MONOCHROME with Understated High-Performance Theme
Hyundai Motor introduces the ELANTRA N MONOCHROME, a performance-focused model with a restrained monochromatic design, launching in Korea, Canada, and Australia.
Mercury 3 now available on AI Gateway
Vercel’s AI Gateway now offers Mercury 3 from Inception at a 50% launch discount, featuring diffusion-based text generation with over 1,000 tokens per second and a 1M-token context window.
MiniMax M3.1 Flash now available on AI Gateway for free
Vercel’s AI Gateway now offers MiniMax M3.1 Flash at no cost until October 22, providing a 1M-token context window for coding and agentic tasks before reverting to standard pricing.
MHRA consults on proposals to allow schools to keep spare adrenaline nasal sprays on site
The UK’s MHRA proposes allowing schools to stock spare adrenaline nasal sprays alongside auto-injectors to treat severe allergic reactions, launching an eight-week consultation open to all stakeholders.
23 devs teamed up to make a free game of 'innovative yet questionable volume sliders,' and it feels like browser-based WarioWare
A free browser-based microgame collection, volume.art, uses volume sliders in 29 abstracted, humorous challenges reminiscent of WarioWare and browser Flash games.
Regulatory Standards Board makes first findings
The Regulatory Standards Board found New Zealand’s local government conflict-of-interest law inconsistent with modern regulatory standards, citing clarity and accessibility issues that may restrict democratic...
New Steam Game is Basically Kiki’s Delivery Service in Video Game Form
A new cozy adventure game blends Studio Ghibli-inspired charm with emotional storytelling, inviting players to run a magical bakery in Paris while helping customers confront personal regrets.
CBS's Definitive '80s Action Thriller Series Is Officially Free to Watch on Streaming
The 1984 CBS action series Airwolf, featuring a supersonic armed helicopter, is now available to stream for free on The Roku Channel.
Dark Souls 2 dataminer shows off massive prototype coliseum level from early development
A dataminer revealed an unused coliseum level from early Dark Souls 2 development, highlighting the game’s troubled production history.
The Outlast Trials' initial playtests went poorly: Designer says 6-year development took 'a f**king long time' and 'a s**t-ton of prototypes'
The Outlast Trials faced significant development challenges, with early playtests prompting a six-year redesign to refine its co-op survival horror experience.
Drunken Goddess Reflux Devs Cancel Steam Next Fest Demo Over AI Clone Concerns
Drunken Goddess Reflux canceled its Steam Next Fest demo to prevent AI-generated clones from exploiting its gameplay footage before the game's December release.