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Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 01:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDTWebinarEvent SummaryJoin the XR Association (XRA) and ITIF for three engaging presentations with representatives from two universities, Bismarck State College and the University of Rochester, and an XR education solution provider, Chocolate Milk & Donuts. Together, they will share practical insights into the real-world impact of immersive technology on teaching and learning—including how XR can deliver value for institutions, educators, and students. Extended Reality (XR) is creating new opportunities for meaningful, hands-on learning. Once viewed as experimental, technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) are increasingly helping educators bring complex concepts and experiences to life. Research on experiential learning shows that powerful learning happens when meaningful experiences are paired with reflection, discussion, and opportunities to apply new ideas. XR can provide the experience—but educators make it instructionally valuable by connecting it to explanation, modeling, dialogue, and assessment.

Oct 13, 2026By Farms.com Estimating evapotranspiration to help farmers track crop water use. Kansas State University and NASA recently highlighted their partnership at the Flickner Innovation Farm, where satellite-based technologies are being tested to help farmers improve water management, crop monitoring and long-term sustainability. The visit was part of NASA's Space for Ag tour, which connects researchers, producers and agricultural leaders to explore practical uses of satellite data in farming. The Flickner Innovation Farm near Moundridge, Kansas, serves as a testing ground for new agricultural technologies under real farming conditions. Operated by Ray Flickner and his son Ryan, the farm evaluates precision agriculture tools, conservation practices and data-driven strategies that can benefit producers. “This unique collaboration brings NASA's space-based capabilities and satellite data together with K-State's ability to test that information under real-world farm conditions,” said Hans Coetzee, vice president for research at Kansas State University. “Water, soil health and agricultural resilience are wicked problems.

The technology distributor added automation and an MCP connector to its PartnerFirst platform at its annual Inspire event. Nate Herz, TD Synnex's regional CIO for North American, gives a presentation about agentic AI additions to the the tech distributor's PartnerFirst platform at the company's Inspire even in Greenville, South Carolina, on Oct. 7, 2026.

Choosing between Innodata (INOD -6.63%) and SoundHound AI (SOUN -3.48%) requires balancing established profitability against explosive top-line growth as the artificial intelligence landscape shifts into its next phase of enterprise adoption. Innodata specializes in the data foundations and human expertise required to train large models, while SoundHound AI focuses on the conversational interfaces that allow users to interact with technology. Both companies occupy critical niches but offer distinct financial profiles for investors looking for exposure to the AI boom. The case for InnodataInnodata positions itself as a critical partner for businesses building generative AI models. Among tech stocks, it provides specialized data engineering and evaluation frameworks to ensure AI systems are accurate. The company serves five of the "Magnificent Seven" technology firms, but one customer accounted for nearly 58% of total revenue in 2025. Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business. In its latest annual report, filed for FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $251.7 million, representing a 47.6% increase over the previous year.

image: ORNL researcher Praveen Kumar developed Motor Decide, an SI-based platform that helps manufacturers evaluate electric motor technologies by modeling performance, material availability and supply chain factors. As manufacturers face growing uncertainty tied to critical material shortages and global supply chain disruptions, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have developed a Super Intelligence (SI)-driven platform to help companies evaluate electric motor technologies before market conditions shift.

Event overview: Spotify Technology stock in focus Spotify Technology (SPOT) has just widened its audiobook reach from 22 to more than 180 countries and renewed its multiyear Joe Rogan licensing deal, putting the stock back under the microscope for investors. These audiobook and podcast updates arrive after a mixed price run for Spotify Technology, with the 7 day share price return of 8.1% and 90 day gain of 8.7% contrasting with a year to date decline of 8.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return down 22.8%. This hints that near term momentum is improving, while longer term holders have experienced a much rougher path. Spot similar audio and media plays that could be setting up their next leg higher by screening for 20 high quality undiscovered gems in the broader streaming and content space. Spotify Technology now appears to be a stronger audio platform on paper after the audiobook push and Rogan renewal. The open question is whether that improved story is already fully reflected in the current share price. Most Popular Narrative: 11% Undervalued Spotify Technology’s most followed valuation story points to a fair value of $593.77 versus the last close at $527.45.

Skip to mainTue, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. UTCPotato farmers on the Island have dealt with intermittent rain showers this fall, a continuation of an unsettled summer. Growers don't want to put wet potatoes in storage, so it's slowing them down. CBC's Nancy Russell has more.

HIDROPAR HAREKET KONTROL TEKNOLOJILERI MERKEZI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI ( (TR:HKTM) ) has provided an update. Hidropar’s subsidiary MERS Technology GmbH, which operates in mechanical and plant engineering and robotic systems, is reported with a paid-in capital of EUR 100,000 fully held by the parent company. The disclosure confirms MERS Technology GmbH’s status as a wholly owned subsidiary, reinforcing Hidropar’s control over its robotics and engineering capabilities. This structure underscores Hidropar’s strategic focus on advanced mechanical and robotic solutions, potentially enhancing its technological depth and service offering in industrial automation. Full ownership of the subsidiary may allow the company to streamline decision-making, align operations with group strategy and strengthen its positioning in high-tech engineering segments. More about HIDROPAR HAREKET KONTROL TEKNOLOJILERI MERKEZI SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETIHidropar Hareket Kontrol Teknolojileri Merkezi Sanayi ve Ticaret A. S. operates in motion control technologies, focusing on mechanical systems, automation and related engineering solutions.

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SKYMRAM program targets next-generation semiconductor memory using spintronics and nanoscale fabrication, supporting Rocket One's strategy across AI infrastructure, space, and defense computing. , /PRNewswire/ -- Rocket One Inc. (Nasdaq: RKTO) ("Rocket One" or the "Company") — today announced that it has executed a sponsored research agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to advance SKYMRAM, a skyrmion-based magnetic memory technology with potential applications in next-generation AI chips and computing systems.

The call comes as polls cast doubt on political leaders’ ability to manage AI risks amid US midterm elections. A group of more than 300 scientists from around the world is calling for urgent changes to how artificial intelligence is developed and deployed amid growing concerns about its unpredictable behaviour. The letter, released on Tuesday and signed by researchers representing universities and research institutes in 32 countries, warned that failures to follow basic cybersecurity practices could lead to damage to critical infrastructure. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ex-OpenAI staff say they were fired for raising safety concernslist 2 of 4Anthropic AI model submits false homicide tip to Philadelphia policelist 3 of 4AI could self-replicate on home devices within ‘months’, Anthropic sayslist 4 of 4French fridge fright: Why supermarkets have become target for hackersend of listMany recent incidents in which AI models escaped secure environments could have been prevented with stronger security systems, the scientists said.

DENVER – Magness Arena is set to host an unforgettable experience when the University of Denver hockey program will take on Michigan on National Championship Banner Raising Night, Friday October 16. Denver will begin the Banner Raising Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. MT, with faceoff slated for 7 p.m. MT. In collaboration with CrowdSync Technology, Denver's student section will become part of the game like never before, as each student will receive an LED wristband programmed to sync with live game moments, transforming the atmosphere into a sea of coordinated lights.

, posted 3 days ago / 1,183 ViewsXbox CEO Asha Sharma in an email sent to Xbox employees announced Xbox Labs, a new initiative that comprises a small team of game makers, engineers, and scientists to test out emerging ideas and new technology. Xbox Labs was formed following the rapid decompiling and rebuilding of games in recent weeks to run on hardware the were never originally designed to support.

Review | CBC News | Posted: October 13, 2026 8:00 AM | Last Updated: October 15It's an old-school adventure with flair, but difficulty spikes and backtracking may irk playersImage | Castlevania_ Belmont's Curse-2026_10_12-17_40_19Caption: Rose Belmont is the new main character in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the latest in the long-running Castlevania series of video games. (Motion Twin & Evil Empire/Konami)With its monster-fighting action, punishing difficulty and boppy soundtrack, 1986's Castlevania was a standout title on the Nintendo Entertainment System. In the nearly 40 years since, the series has spawned dozens of sequels, spinoffs and crossover media. But the publisher, Japan's Konami, has let it slumber like a vampire in a coffin; its last new instalment came out in 2014. Now, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse aims to bring in new and old fans alike by taking inspiration from the wildly different chapters of the series' history as well as independent games it's inspired over the years.

Expanding predictive maintenance with continuous electrical monitoring for a more complete view of motor health.