A new class of batteries helps data centers play nicely with the grid
A startup’s new battery system aims to replace diesel generators and stabilize grids strained by AI data centers, with a 5-gigawatt order from Crusoe for commercial deployment.
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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 32 of 216: briefings 931-960, published Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026.
What's up with Pennsylvania's hydrogen hubs?
Federal funding for Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs, once seen as transformative, now faces uncertainty under the Trump administration, leaving projects stalled and economic promises unfulfilled.
Backends on Vercel: Python, containers, and Daemons
Vercel expands backend support with Python general availability, containerized Functions, and Daemons for background workers, integrating with existing workflows and services.
Vercel Daemons is now in public beta
Vercel has launched Vercel Daemons in public beta, enabling long-running background processes without HTTP servers, integrating with queues and CI systems while running on Fluid compute.
Vercel for Enterprise
Vercel launched Enterprise Apps and Agents to centralize governance for AI-powered development across engineers and citizen developers while maintaining security and compliance.
Introducing Vercel Drives: persistent storage for agents
Vercel introduces Vercel Drives, a persistent storage solution for agents that maintains file continuity across different execution environments in Vercel Sandbox.
Python on Vercel is now generally available
Vercel announced general availability of Python support, enabling developers to deploy Python applications with automatic framework detection and shared workflows for frontend-backend projects.
Mova launches residential battery with integrated EV charging management
Mova unveiled the LumeGret S5000, a residential battery system integrating solar storage, home power use, and EV charging management via the Movahome app.
El Salvador announces 400 MW solar, 1 GWh battery storage push
El Salvador’s government and Cox signed a $2.9 billion deal to build solar plants, battery storage, natural gas infrastructure, and water projects, aiming to cut oil dependence and lower electricity costs.
Player to watch: Ilhan Fandi (Singapore)
Singapore forward Ilhan Fandi aims to establish his legacy as the Lions return to the AFC Asian Cup™ for the first time since 1984, highlighting his family ties to football.
The 7 best employee management software and apps in 2026
A 2026 guide identifies seven employee management platforms, highlighting their core functions, user experience, and integration capabilities to streamline HR and productivity tasks across businesses of all sizes.
'Garry’s Mod' Creator Issues Dire Update on Spiritual Sequel: ‘It Hasn’t Been Going Well’
Garry Newman admits Facepunch Studios’ S&box has underperformed since April’s launch and outlines major changes, including a planned shift to free-to-play in late 2026.
More Than Three Quarters of Small Business Owners Say AI Makes Them More Productive, But Most Need More Guidance
A Meta-commissioned study finds 84% of small business owners in nine APAC markets use AI, citing productivity gains, but 86% say they need more guidance to fully benefit from the technology.
We are witnessing an industrial-scale assault by hostile actors like Russia on the information environment in the UK: UK Statement at the UN First Committee
The UK warns at the UN that hostile actors are conducting large-scale attacks on the information environment, reaffirming commitment to international law and non-proliferation while highlighting recent diplomatic...
Sullivan & Cromwell brings legal expertise into agreement review
OpenAI and Sullivan & Cromwell introduced Agreement Analyzer, an AI tool that reviews draft agreements by comparing them to precedents and playbooks, producing issue reports and proposed changes for lawyers to refine.
3 months after launch, Riot announces League of Legends Classic will be killed in January: 'most have gone back to other parts of League'
Riot Games will shut down League of Legends Classic in January 2027, six months after its launch, citing insufficient player retention despite nostalgia-driven design.
Hunua Quarry development fast-tracked
The New Zealand government fast-tracked the Hunua Quarry expansion to boost local aggregate supply, citing housing and infrastructure needs while imposing traffic and environmental safeguards.
Unlock powerful insights and forecasts with Predictive AI Functions
Databricks launches Predictive AI Functions in Beta, enabling SQL analysts and business users to run forecasting, anomaly detection, and driver analysis directly in SQL, Genie, or dashboards without advanced ML...
Britain funds critical repairs to Chornobyl nuclear power plant damaged by Russian drone attack
The UK will provide £17 million to repair Ukraine’s Chornobyl nuclear plant after a Russian drone strike damaged its protective shelter, as part of an international effort led by the EBRD and G7 donors.
Great British Railways takes shape as HQ and apprenticeship scheme confirmed
Great British Railways will establish its headquarters in Derby, creating up to 450 jobs and 600 apprenticeships over four years, marking a step toward a publicly owned railway system prioritising passengers.
Major drive to restore churches and revitalise heritage buildings in communities across England announced
The UK government is investing over £41 million to restore 74 heritage and faith buildings across England, including churches, synagogues, and castles, through two dedicated funds.
I want to love the new Castlevania, but it just feels a little off
The long-awaited Castlevania revival, Belmont's Curse, delivers nostalgic elements but suffers from inconsistent polish and control issues that undermine its potential.
How a context graph makes enterprise AI more accurate and less expensive
Atlassian introduces context graphs to improve enterprise AI accuracy by mapping relationships between organizational data, reducing reliance on costly models and fragmented retrieval.
SH54 resilience improvements on the way
New Zealand’s government will replace the crash-prone Haynes Bridge on State Highway 54 with $6.5 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to improve safety and resilience on a key Manawatū-Whanganui route.
New term, same story; attendance up again
New Zealand’s school attendance rose in Term 3 2026 despite a severe flu season, reaching its highest rate since 2022, the Associate Education Minister reports.
ASUS Announces ExpertBook A7 (14" AMD)
ASUS unveils the ExpertBook A7 (14" AMD), a 1cm-thin, 1.2kg laptop blending a precision-milled aluminum chassis with a 3K OLED display, up to 21-hour battery life, and enterprise-grade security.
Total War Fans Blast New Remaster Over Bugs, AI Accusations
Fans criticize Sega and Creative Assembly’s Total War: Shogun 2 - Complete Edition for bugs, poor performance, and alleged AI-upscaled visuals, leading to overwhelmingly negative Steam reviews.
How we accelerated code review in a large monorepo using Agentic Pipelines
Atlassian’s Jira team reduced code review wait times in a large monorepo by splitting AI review into two steps using Agentic Pipelines, matching files to guidelines before targeted feedback.
No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
Epic Games is reportedly shifting a Disney-developed shooter to an AI-first production model, delaying its March release and instructing teams to use AI for code and art generation.
GTA 6 Leaks, Epic's AI Woes, No Man's Sky Mobile and the Best AAA of the Year...
Polygon’s Point It Out examines GTA 6 leaks, No Man’s Sky’s mobile release, and the AAA game of the year debate while playfully dissecting gaming news cycles.