Pudu Robotics' PUDU BG1 series won the robotics category award at the ISSA ASIA AWARDS 2026 in Korea and the People's Choice Award at the ISSA Excellence Awards 2026 in Australia.
Microsoft launched Xbox Labs, announced by Xbox CEO Asha Sharma on October 13 and led by CTO Scott Van Vliet, aiming to bring together developers, engineers, and scientists to explore experimental projects that could change how games are developed, accessed, and played.
VPN Proxy Master has upgraded its desktop network infrastructure, adding 62 server locations across Windows and Mac, with each platform now covering 105 countries. Windows server locations increased from 116 to 163, a 40.5% increase, with new locations in Frankfurt, Kyiv, Mumbai, Osaka, and US cities including Atlanta and Boston. Mac server locations increased from 154 to 169.
DJI and Insta360 accounted for 73% and 20%, respectively, of global handheld smart camera shipments in the second quarter of 2026, for a combined 93%. Citing IDC data, the article says global shipments totaled 5.88 million units during the same period, including 4.28 million from DJI and about 1.18 million from Insta360. It attributes the two companies’ advantage to their accumulated expertise in gimbal technology and focus on panoramic cameras, and contrasts this with a 49% year-over-year decline in GoPro’s sports camera shipments.
Meta and Lighthouse Guild teamed up for the Army Ten-Miler in Washington on October 11. Among the eight runners were blind U.S. Army veterans Roosevelt Morring, Rob Sanchas, and Shawntina Gibson. Each was equipped with a pair of Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses and accompanied by a human guide from Achilles International.
Repairing the Apple HomeView smart home hub costs $39 with AppleCare+ or $279 without coverage, for any damage to either the desktop or wall-mounted model. In the U.S., AppleCare+ for HomeView costs $2.49 per month or $24.99 per year. It can also be added to an AppleCare One plan, which starts at $19.99 per month.
GreenCore Solutions Corp. launches gtinfetch.ai, an MCP-based GTIN parser covering 84 million barcodes, deployed on Microsoft Azure and Cloudflare edge nodes, for retail grocery agentic commerce in 20 countries.
Apple’s new HomeView smart display starts at $299 for both the wall-mounted and desktop versions, but the hardware needed for wall mounting must be purchased separately. Schneider Home mounting accessories start at $59.95.
Samsung Health lowers the Sleep Coaching data requirement from 7 days within a month to 3 days within two weeks, and uses questionnaire responses and sleep data to generate personalized coaching plans lasting four to eight weeks. Running Coach expands from 10 to 12 training levels and supports importing Strava running, trail running, and cycling routes.
Apple launched HomePod mini 2 today, but did not update the full-size HomePod. However, the alt text for an image at the bottom of its ordering page mentions “colorful Siri AI lights at the top,” hinting that the larger speaker may get Siri AI support—or it may simply be an Apple mistake. HomePod mini 2 will support Siri AI, but users will have to wait for a “future software update.” Apple has not provided a timeline.
Apple is also expected to launch the iPhone Duo (pre-orders open October 16, release date October 23), an OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, an M6 14-inch MacBook Pro, an M6 iMac, and an OLED iPad mini in October. An event on October 27 is rumored.
Apple unveils the $299 HomeView smart home hub, the $149 HomePod mini 2, and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K; all three devices support Siri AI.
IndexBox’s latest report shows that the ophthalmic diagnostic and surgical equipment market is projected to continue expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 175 in 2035 (2025=100).
IndexBox forecasts that the market for phase-change materials (PCM) for electronics will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5% during 2026–2035, with the market index reaching 325 by 2035 (2025=100).
IndexBox forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 18.2% for the neuromorphic sensor market from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 520 in 2035 (2025=100). These sensors use an event-driven architecture to perform sensing and computing on a single chip, and the automotive and autonomous driving sectors account for about 32% of demand. Supply chain bottlenecks include access to specialized processes such as advanced packaging and stacked CIS. Asia-Pacific leads manufacturing, while the U.S. and Europe lead in IP and system design.
An IndexBox report forecasts that the global installed base of robots will exceed 4 million units in 2026. Replacement cycles of 8–12 years are driving aftermarket and retrofit demand, which accounts for about 35–45% of annual control cabinet orders. Premium IP66/67 stainless steel control cabinets average $1,200–$2,800. Smart control cabinets with integrated condition monitoring are projected to account for more than 15% of new installations by 2030. Asia-Pacific accounts for 45–50% of global unit demand, while Europe and North America have comparable value shares.
According to an IndexBox report, the global carbon fiber composite prosthetics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 175 in 2035 (2025=100). The category is shifting from a purely clinical medical market toward a hybrid consumer goods market. Premium and prosumer mid-to-high-end tiers are expected to grow faster than the basic functional segment, while Asia-Pacific remains the largest and fastest-growing region. Supply chain bottlenecks, regulatory barriers, and an economic downturn are the main risks.
According to the latest IndexBox report, the global zirconia cylinder market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5–7% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 175 in 2035 (2025=100). Semiconductor and electronics end uses account for about 40–45% of global consumption, mainly driven by demand for semiconductor equipment used in CMP and wafer handling. China accounts for about 45–50% of global production capacity, and high-purity, high-precision grades command a 30–60% premium over standard industrial grades.
An IndexBox report forecasts steady expansion in the global scalar network analyzer (SNA) market at a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% from 2026 to 2035, with the market index reaching 152 in 2035 (2025=100). Demand for production-line testing of RF components, driven by 5G network deployment, early 6G research, and the proliferation of IoT devices, is a key growth driver. The Asia-Pacific region continues to account for the largest share of consumption. The market also faces constraints, including competition from vector network analyzers and semiconductor supply chain volatility.
A survey commissioned by WEEE Forum and conducted by Bellegarde Scientific Consulting among 10,245 adults in 12 European countries found that “fast tech” (small, low-cost electronic products such as USB adapters, mini fans, LED lights, and electronic toys) has become part of everyday consumption: 87% of respondents own at least one item, and 78% bought one in the past year.