Corning's Kentucky plant will exclusively produce glass for Apple, marking the first U.S.-only glass production for Apple devices. This move, fueled by a $2.5 billion Apple investment, aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and create hundreds of jobs.

Capcom is set to expand Dragon’s Dogma 2 with the Dark Arisen Expansion, introducing a wealth of new content and gameplay shifts. The DLC, showcased at Gamescom 2026, promises over 25 hours of new experiences, including a new locale, storyline, and the intense Fallen Dragon fight.

Amazon is ramping up its AI strategy by increasing Nvidia GPU orders and developing custom chips, aiming to enhance AWS and Zoox robotaxi deployments. The company secured a major deal with LG Innotek for advanced camera modules, highlighting its commitment to autonomous mobility.

China is advocating for AI as a global public good, emphasizing international cooperation and open-source sharing to mitigate perceptions of strategic threats. The country's AI models are gaining traction due to their affordability and practicality, with U.S. and European firms endorsing them for optimizing operations and supporting data sovereignty in developing regions.

APIMODELS.APP is making waves with its unified API service, supporting 182 diverse models and boasting impressive growth, from $30 revenue in March 2026 to $8,880 in August. Emphasizing analytical precision and system reliability, the platform handles nearly 300,000 calls monthly with a success rate over 95%, underlining its robust and disciplined approach to model integration and customer satisfaction.

PCSX2 has released version 2.8, featuring major updates in performance and graphics, including Direct3D 12 as the default renderer for Nvidia/AMD GPUs and improved anti-aliasing options. Users can download the update now, but should check system requirements, as new hardware recommendations are in place for optimal performance.

B2B sellers are integrating AI and credit checks into digital checkout processes to expedite transactions, with key collaborations like Builders FirstSource with Digs and Xometry's AI tools leading the charge. As ecommerce grows, strategic use of embedded credit terms becomes a differentiator, while industry infrastructure evolves, exemplified by BAI's merger with RMA to form ProSight Financial Association.

CPS has approved a policy change to streamline enrollment for students in temporary living situations, mandating same-day enrollment at zoned schools and ensuring immediate support. This revision also enhances resources and privacy for homeless students, aligning with CTU contracts and aiming for equitable care district-wide.

Hyperspectral imaging and AI are revolutionizing pathogen detection in food and surfaces, offering rapid, non-invasive quality control by reducing analysis time from weeks to minutes. Emerging technologies like near-infrared spectroscopy and digital holography promise deeper, cost-effective sample analysis, but require robust data interpretation models and regulatory readiness to ensure practical deployment.

The U.S.-Iran conflict, ignited by strikes on Iran's leadership in February, has escalated with Iranian retaliations impacting global shipping and raising U.S. casualties. As the war strains the economy and public opinion sours, officials pivot from military to economic strategies while diplomacy stalls.