Technology

An overwhelming majority of fast food customers are now making technology a prime influential factor in deciding where to eat. According to “The 2026 Restaurant Tech Report: Add Sauce, Hold the Friction,” a new report from AI

News Bnamericas Published: Thursday, October 08, 2026 Aclara Resources and the business group CAP inaugurated in Chile a demonstration plant to produce rare earth metals and alloys with technology based on the metallurgical experience of Siderúrgica Huachipato.  The implementation is a key step in the companies' plans to build a value chain that begins with extraction in southern Chile, through the Penco Module project, which aims to become the country's first rare earths deposit. The plant was commissioned by Aclara Metals, a 50/50 joint venture between Chilean company CAP and Canadian company Aclara, with an electrolysis cell design that was developed entirely by the teams of both partners.  Through the electrolysis process, the plant will convert neodymium and praseodymium oxides (NdPr) into metals and alloys. The plant has a nominal capacity of up to 175 kilograms of rare earth metal per day, with a purity of at least 99.5%.  The facility is expected to validate the technology at industrial scale and under real operating conditions.

Analysts recently raised earnings forecasts for GigaCloud Technology (GCT), supported by a Zacks Rank #1 rating. This is putting fresh attention on whether the current share price already reflects this brighter profit outlook. GigaCloud Technology’s share price has gained 60.67% over the past 90 days, with a 44.38% year-to-date share price return and a 90.21% total shareholder return over one year. This points to strong recent momentum now being tested against higher earnings expectations. Capitalize on the momentum around GigaCloud Technology by scanning a curated set of other fast moving opportunities in our 20 high quality undiscovered gems that share strong fundamentals and rising investor attention. After a near 61% move in 90 days and a Zacks-backed earnings upgrade, GigaCloud Technology now trades only about 10% below analyst targets but around 31% below one intrinsic estimate. Which reference point matters more? Most Popular Narrative: 9% Undervalued GigaCloud Technology last closed at $55.96, while the most followed narrative pegs fair value around $61.33, leaving a single digit discount that now has to square with recent price gains and fresh earnings optimism.

The BMW iX4 shows Neue Klasse moving beyond core models into derivative body styles, testing how far one platform can stretch The BMW iX4, an electric SUV coupe and the third model on the automaker’s Neue Klasse architecture, will launch in March 2027 priced from US$66,200 in the US, before destination. The launch model pairs a 112.2 kW/h battery and 400 kW charging with a preliminary range estimate of 428 miles, ahead of a 603 hp M60 xDrive.

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Growing international participation highlights the rapid convergence of drones, AI, robotics and autonomous technologies across Asia. With less than two months to go until DronTech Asia 2026, momentum continues to build ahead of its third edition, taking place 11–13 November 2026 at IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Thailand, as a growing international line-up of drone, unmanned systems and advanced technology companies confirms its participation. The growth comes at an important time for the industry. The Asia-Pacific drone market was valued at approximately US$22.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$54.9 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%, according to Grand View Research. Growth is being driven by expanding commercial applications alongside increasing government and defense demand for unmanned capabilities. The technology is also changing quickly. Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous navigation, advanced communications, cybersecurity, propulsion, batteries and advanced materials are all playing a greater role in how drones are designed, operated and deployed.

LONDON, UK – October 8, 2026 — Adobe — the global technology leader that unleashes creativity, productivity and customer experiences through innovative tools and platforms — and Heathrow Airport, have today announced an extended partnership that places Adobe’s industry-leading agentic AI and customer experience orchestration technology at the heart of Heathrow’s ongoing digital transformation. The Adobe partnership aims to deliver AI-powered, personalised experiences and best-in-class customer service to over 84.5 million annual Heathrow passengers. Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world and passenger expectations for seamless, personalised digital experiences continue to grow. Adobe’s customer experience orchestration solutions will play a crucial role in helping Heathrow become more of an agentic-led organisation, ensuring they can continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences and stronger business outcomes.

Technology is reshaping nearly every dimension of human life. “Technologies like AI are shaping ideas about work, education, relationships, and what it means to be human,” said Derek Schuurman, professor of computer science at Calvin University. Whether or not Christians engage conversations around these emerging technologies is a decision Schuurman says has significant stakes.  He says a technological agenda that’s driven by a faith in technology will lead to consequences, while a pessimistic suspicion of technology will lead to missed redemptive opportunities. “The stakes are high, and these conversations will proceed, with or without Christian voices,” said Schuurman. Schuurman and his colleagues at Calvin University believe the conversations must continue with Christian voices and they see immense value in them being led by voices from within the Reformed tradition – a tradition that’s been committed to engaging the intersection of faith and technology for centuries. “Our tradition calls us to both courage and curiosity about technology and human culture.

University of Auckland research may help the world to miniaturize the laser tools used for ultraprecise measurements such as atomic clocks and quantum computing. There are big scientific and commercial implications.