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After the Iran war disrupted fertilizer shipments and sent prices soaring, Zambian farmers are using homemade bokashi compost to cut costs and rebuild soil, with research showing yields comparable to mineral fertilizer.
A previously unreleased Army study found electric-shock gloves that ICE plans to buy caused intense pain and immediate compliance in military exercises. ICE signed a $16.7m contract for 6,000 pairs after leaders were aware of the findings, records show.
Sifted reports that Germany's Aleph Alpha and France's Mistral have released new AI models, raising European hopes for credible homegrown competitors in the global AI race.
Mike Flanagan's Carrie miniseries streams globally on Prime Video October 7 with all episodes at launch.
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Wednesday in Stockholm.
Jaguar unveils Type 01, a polarizing 1,000-hp electric GT with up to 400 miles of range and an expected $130,500 price.
AMD CEO Lisa Su called South Korea a key AI chip partner during a Seoul visit, with meetings planned with Samsung and SK hynix executives amid memory shortages, Yonhap News reported.
Spotify rolls out audiobooks to over 180 markets, reaching 750 million users with 350,000 titles and taking on Audible.
A survey of more than 9,000 scientists across 115 countries finds that those who believe technology will largely solve climate change are less likely to sign petitions, protest or make high-impact lifestyle changes.
South Korea's president says AI models may have been used in recent bank cyberattacks as police investigate data breaches.
South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket is scheduled to lift off Wednesday from Naro Space Center, carrying 15 satellites, including five NEONSAT microsatellites that will form part of the country's first domestically launched constellation.
South Korea's foreign direct investment notifications rose 10.8 percent year-on-year in the third quarter to $22.9 billion, while FDI arrivals jumped 30.6 percent to $14.87 billion, led by demand for semiconductors and AI infrastructure equipment, government data showed.
A Seoul police officer has been indicted for allegedly creating about 400 deepfake videos of acquaintances and distributing about 50, while possessing about 5,600 illegally filmed videos, including about 1,600 involving child abuse, Yonhap News Agency reports.
Jaguar launched the Type 01 EV in New York, targeting younger, wealthier US buyers with a car too long for UK spaces.
South Korea's Nuri rocket is scheduled to launch Wednesday from Naro Space Center with 15 satellites, including five NEONSAT microsatellites that begin the country's first domestically launched microsatellite constellation.
Australia's privacy regulator has opened an investigation into Shenzhen Qingcheng, the China-based maker of the HeyCyan app used in Kmart smartglasses, after it failed to answer inquiries and third-party analysis raised concerns. Other companies, including Meta and Google, will not be investigated.
USA vs Canada friendly Oct. 6, 2026, 8 p.m. ET. TechRadar lists U.S. and Canadian streams; no UK or Australian broadcaster.
The US has built 127 data centers since 2023, ten times more than any other country, as a Comparitech study cited by TechRadar flags water stress in Chile and Belgium and growing security risks for data centers.
Russia plans to double 2027 internet blocking spending and may charge fees for international 5G traffic.
Le Monde reported on October 6, 2026 that a Chinese woman was arrested in the US for allegedly spying on Taiwan's president's son, that France completed a test of a new nuclear-capable missile, and that Finland halted work on Google data centers over environmental concerns.
CBS will premiere NCIS season 24 and the new spin-off NCIS: New York on Oct. 6, with the original at 8 p.m. ET/PT and the spin-off at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The guides detail cast changes, US streaming options and availability in Canada, Australia and the UK.
Meta is testing a Reels-first Facebook experience in India that opens some users directly into full-screen video.
Norway is first to propose temporary smart glasses restrictions, TechRadar says; ASOS customers also received a threatening alert.
Type One Energy raised $200 million for a 400 MW fusion plant by 2034, while four battery startups reported storage advances.