In Kenya’s Great Carbon Valley, a startup called Octavia Carbon is running a high-stakes test. It’s using geothermal energy to power machines that suck CO2 from the air, betting it can make the expensive process work at scale.
Jacobs Solutions is acquiring the remaining stake in UK-based PA Consulting for 1.216 billion pounds ($1.64 billion). The deal, expected to close by mid-fiscal 2026, aims to boost Jacobs’ services in high-growth sectors like advanced manufacturing and life sciences.
The upcoming GCC 16 compiler has landed support for the embedded-focused Picolibc C library. In related low-level news, the GNU C Library (Glibc) is now enabling 2MB Transparent Huge Pages (THP) by default on AArch64 systems for better memory performance.
Samsung is pushing forward with testing for its next major Android skin. The third One UI 8.5 beta is now live for Galaxy S25 users in several countries, signaling a steady march toward the Galaxy S26 launch.
Amplenote is a cross-platform productivity app that turns notes into scored, prioritized tasks. Its unique system aims to solve the common problem of information overload by automatically sorting what matters most.
Xreal has announced an upgraded, more affordable version of its entry-level AR glasses. The Xreal 1S costs $449 and can convert 2D video to 3D on the fly using its built-in chip.
The approval of national trust banks for crypto marks a major shift, but the regulatory framework is still dangerously incomplete. This gap invites criminal activity and poses a real threat to the broader financial system.
A criminal is selling what they claim is 139 GB of sensitive engineering data stolen from a firm that works with major US utilities. The data includes detailed LiDAR maps and design files for transmission lines and substations. The asking price is about $585,000 in bitcoin.
Spain’s Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) is adding quantum power to its arsenal. It has signed a deal with IQM and Telefónica for two quantum computers, set to be installed by mid-2026.
Open Access Data Centres (OADC) is set to acquire seven data centers from NTT in South Africa. The deal, just approved by regulators, includes key facilities across the country. This move significantly expands OADC’s footprint in a competitive market.
