Outcome of Solvay’s 2026 shareholders’ meeting
Solvay’s 2026 shareholders’ meeting approved a €2.43 gross dividend for 2025, with €1.46 payable in May 2026, and re-elected independent Director Pierre Gurdjian for four years.
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Participation notifications by Citigroup Inc.
Citigroup Inc. notified Solvay of crossing the 3% ownership threshold under Belgian transparency laws, with details available on Solvay’s Investor Relations page.
eBay Foundation Appoints New Board Member to Drive Community Impact
eBay Foundation appointed Priya Suri, VP of People Business Partners at eBay, to its Board of Directors to strengthen governance and deepen employee engagement initiatives.
eBay Rejects Unsolicited Proposal from GameStop
eBay’s board rejected GameStop’s unsolicited acquisition proposal after reviewing its financial and strategic terms, citing concerns over credibility, financing uncertainty, and operational risks.
Samsung Launches One UI 9 Beta for Galaxy S26 Series Users
Samsung launches One UI 9 beta for Galaxy S26 series users, introducing AI features and enhanced security. The update focuses on creativity, personalization, and accessibility, with full One UI 9 expected on new Galaxy...
Firefly Aerospace Subsidiary SciTec Awarded AFRL Contract for Advanced Algorithm R&D and Verification Architecture
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, secured an AFRL contract to develop advanced sensor algorithms for improved target detection and tracking using small, power-efficient processors.
Elastic Introduces Jina v5 Omni Family: Two Models to Power Text, Image, Video, and Audio Search
Elastic launched two multimodal embedding models, jina-embeddings-v5-omni-small and -nano, enabling unified search across text, images, video, and audio without rebuilding existing systems.
Berkeley Lab’s Kristin Persson Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Kristin Persson, UC Berkeley professor and Berkeley Lab scientist, was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2026 for her contributions to materials science and computational research.
Time to Celebrate: REDMAGIC's 8th Anniversary Winners
REDMAGIC concluded its 8th anniversary celebrations on May 6, 2026, after a three-week campaign featuring contests, giveaways, and sales, culminating in the announcement of multiple winners across global events.
Volkswagen celebrates 50 years of GTI: world premiere of the electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring
Volkswagen marks 50 years of GTI with the world premiere of the electric ID. Polo GTI at the 24h Nürburgring in May 2026, alongside three Golf GTI Clubsport 24h race cars competing in the endurance event.
Golf GTI EDITION 50 is the fastest front-wheel drive production model on the Nürburgring Nordschleife
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI EDITION 50 has set a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record of 7:44.523 minutes for front-wheel drive production cars, achieving 239 kW (325 PS) and a 0–100 km/h time of 5.3 seconds.
Sunrun Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Sunrun reported a net cash outflow of $148 million and negative cash generation of $59 million in Q1 2026 due to delayed project financing, though full-year guidance remains unchanged.
Robust start to financial year 2026
Heidelberg Materials reported a robust start to financial year 2026 despite geopolitical and weather challenges, with revenue of €4,536 million and RCO of €163 million in Q1.
Sonos Appoints Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer
Sonos appoints Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer to oversee direct-to-consumer operations, partnerships, and IT, reporting to CEO Tom Conrad, effective May 4, 2026.
Sonos Appoints Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer
Sonos appoints Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer to oversee direct-to-consumer operations, partnerships, and IT, reporting to CEO Tom Conrad, effective May 4, 2026.
Planet SuperRes Is Now Available; See the World More Clearly
Planet Labs has launched Planet SuperRes, an AI-enhanced technology that upgrades its daily satellite imagery from 3 meters to 2 meters resolution, improving visibility of small features like trees and rooftops for...
ESS Announces Successful Commissioning of Long-Duration Iron Flow Battery Systems at Turlock Irrigation District Solar-Over-Canal Project
ESS Tech commissioned two long-duration iron flow battery systems at Turlock Irrigation District’s solar-over-canal project in California, integrating storage with solar generation to support renewable energy use and...
Step change in efficiency and decarbonisation: Heidelberg Materials opens state-of-the-art kiln line at its Airvault cement plant in France
Heidelberg Materials has commissioned a new €350 million kiln line at its Airvault cement plant in France, replacing older units to cut emissions by nearly 30% and reduce energy use by 10%.
New Custom Agent controls for admins
Notion has introduced new Custom Agent controls for admins, allowing granular management of agent creation, spending limits, and usage tracking across workspaces.
In the anniversary year: Volkswagen R to enter the 24h Nürburgring in 2027
Volkswagen R will compete in the 24h Nürburgring in 2027 with a Golf R developed alongside Max Kruse Racing, marking the brand’s 25th anniversary and reinforcing its motorsport heritage.
Framework Laptop 16 now with RTX 5070 12GB and launch event re-cap
Framework announced Framework Laptop 16 configurations with the new NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB GPU, shipping in June alongside new input devices. The company also introduced a USB-A (2nd Gen) Expansion Card to improve power...
Firefly Aerospace Subsidiary SciTec Receives Agreement to Advance Space Force’s Space-Based Missile Defense Under Golden Dome
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace subsidiary, secured a $3.2 billion Space Force contract to develop space-based missile interceptors under the Golden Dome program, with demonstrations planned by 2028.
If AI's So Smart, Why Does It Keep Deleting Production Databases?
Darktrace confirms no compromise after LockBit gang claimed responsibility for breaching its internal systems, stating all services remain operational and customer data secure.
What is colorectal cancer, and how is it treated?
Colorectal cancer rates are rising among younger adults, with liver metastases affecting over half of U.S. cases annually. New therapies like Hepatic Artery Infusion and TheraSphere are expanding treatment options for...
Educator of the Year
Grammarly honored Dr. Humberto López Castillo as its inaugural Educator of the Year, recognizing his innovative teaching methods that blend communication, technology, and community impact in health sciences education.
AI at work: Heidelberg Materials accelerates global rollout of autonomous heavy mobile equipment
Heidelberg Materials will expand autonomous heavy equipment use to six sites across North America, Australia, and Europe by 2026, deploying around 30 vehicles as part of a broader plan to introduce over 100 by 2028.
Brand Group Core with solid results – special items impact Volkswagen Brand
Volkswagen’s Brand Group Core reported a €1.54 billion operating result in Q1 2026, with sales of €34.9 billion and a 4.4% margin. Costs tied to the ID.4 production halt in the USA and higher US import tariffs weighed...
Much more than a city car: world premiere of the all-new electric ID. Polo
Volkswagen introduces the all-electric ID. Polo, priced from €24,995 in Germany, offering up to 454 km WLTP range, DC fast charging, and advanced driver aids like traffic light recognition.
Sunrun Prices $584 million Securitization of Residential Solar and Storage Assets
Sunrun priced a $584 million securitization of residential solar and storage assets, its sixteenth such transaction since 2015, with improved credit terms compared to prior deals.
ESS Partners with Alsym Energy to Deliver 8.5 GWh of Non-Lithium Battery Energy Storage Solutions
ESS and Alsym Energy will supply 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion batteries to expand ESS’s storage portfolio beyond long-duration systems, targeting short- and medium-duration applications with safer, lower-cost alternatives to...