🏭 TSMC’S CHIPMAKING EQUIPMENT DEMAND NEARLY DOUBLES IN SIX MONTHS

TSMC says its projected requirement for semiconductor manufacturing equipment grew to 1.9 times its original estimate.

The company now expects 2026 capital spending to reach between $60 billion and $64 billion.

🔓 HACKERS ARE EXPLOITING A JFROG ARTIFACTORY SECURITY FLAW

CISA says CVE-2026-42016 can allow attackers to escalate their privileges because of improper token validation.

The vulnerability has been added to the agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

🚗 TESLA ENDS PRODUCTION OF THE MODEL S AND MODEL X

Tesla has discontinued the two vehicles that helped establish the company as a premium electric-car manufacturer.

The decision comes as Tesla shifts resources toward newer vehicles, autonomous driving and robotics.

⛔ HONDA CANCELS ITS 0 SERIES ELECTRIC CARS AND SONY AFEELA PROJECT

Honda has reportedly abandoned its planned 0 Series Saloon and SUV alongside its Afeela electric-car venture with Sony.

The automaker is also preparing to end production of the Prologue EV.

⚡ JUST IN: NVIDIA AND META REJECT CALLS FOR A COORDINATED AI SLOWDOWN

Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg say individual companies should decide when safety concerns require them to slow development.

Huang also argued that the United States does not need additional AI-safety laws.

🇺🇸 POLESTAR REPORTEDLY BARRED FROM SELLING 2027 VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES

The restriction is reportedly connected to national-security concerns involving Chinese software and ownership links.

Polestar is one of several manufacturers facing mounting pressure in the shrinking U.S. EV market.

🌍 BILL GATES WARNS EVERY GOVERNMENT IS “WAY BEHIND” ON AI

Gates says governments are unprepared for AI-driven job disruption, cyberattacks, inequality and user addiction.

His foundation has committed $1 billion to expanding responsible AI access worldwide.

⚠️ U.S. REGULATORS QUESTION WHETHER TESLA’S CYBERCAB CAN BE CONTROLLED BY A HUMAN

NHTSA is asking how the steering-wheel-free Cybercab meets federal safety requirements and whether temporary controls are used during testing.

Tesla could face fines or a recall if regulators determine the vehicle is noncompliant.

🚨 U.S. CONFIRMS FOR THE FIRST TIME THAT IT HAS DEPLOYED WEAPONS IN SPACE

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink says America has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons” to protect its forces.

The government did not reveal what the weapons are or how many have been deployed

🏎️ MCLAREN WILL BUILD ITS FIRST-EVER SUV

McLaren plans to enter the luxury SUV market with a family-friendly vehicle aimed at wealthy Formula One fans.

The project is part of a £500 million investment expected to create approximately 1,000 jobs.

⚡ GOOGLE AND NVIDIA LAUNCH ALLIANCE TO REDUCE DATA-CENTER POWER DEMAND

The AI Energy Management Alliance wants data centers to reduce electricity use during periods of peak demand.

The coalition includes 20 technology and energy organizations, including Anthropic, National Grid and Constellation.

🤖 AGILITY REVEALS A HUMANOID ROBOT THAT STOPS BEFORE HITTING PEOPLE

Digit 5 can detect nearby humans and automatically slow down, stop or shut off to prevent collisions.

The robot can lift 50 pounds and operate for more than 20 hours daily with rapid charging.

🗣️ APPLE RELEASES ITS BIGGEST SIRI UPGRADE YET—BUT IT STILL LAGS BEHIND RIVALS

The rebuilt Siri can hold conversations, draft emails and search through an iPhone user’s texts and photographs.

However, competing agents can already complete broader tasks such as booking travel and cancelling appointments.

📲 GALAXY S27 ULTRA REPORTEDLY GETTING SAMSUNG’S MOST ADVANCED OLED DISPLAY

Samsung is expected to equip the phone with its M16 OLED material for improved brightness, color, durability and energy efficiency.

The device may also include a privacy display that obscures content when viewed from the side.

📦 STRONG DEMAND DELAYS IPHONE 18 PRO DELIVERIES INTO OCTOBER

Indian delivery estimates for Apple’s new Pro models have reportedly moved as late as October 11.

The delay follows heavy preorder demand for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max

🌬️ DYSON REVEALS AN ENORMOUS “QUIET” FAN THAT ALSO PURIFIES AIR

The HushJet Big+Quiet Cool Pure+ Formaldehyde is designed to move large volumes of air while reducing operating noise.

Its filtration system can also detect and remove formaldehyde from indoor air.🌬️ DYSON REVEALS AN ENORMOUS “QUIET” FAN THAT ALSO PURIFIES AIR

The HushJet Big+Quiet Cool Pure+ Formaldehyde is designed to move large volumes of air while reducing operating noise.

Its filtration system can also detect and remove formaldehyde from indoor air.

🎓 NVIDIA GIVES STUDENTS AI TOOLS AND 100 ROBOTICS COMPUTERS

Nvidia will provide four-year StudyFetch licenses to 1,500 North Carolina students and donate 100 Jetson Nano kits.

The project is intended to give children hands-on experience with AI and robotics.

🌐 UN CHIEF WARNS WORLD CANNOT AFFORD “A RACE TO THE BOTTOM” ON AI SAFETY

António Guterres says governments and technology companies must cooperate globally to keep artificial intelligence safe, transparent and centered on human dignity.

He wants AI to become a major subject at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.

💾 SK HYNIX COULD BUILD ITS FIRST U.S. FLASH MEMORY FACTORY

Solidigm is considering building a NAND memory chip factory in the United States, with upstate New York reportedly among the leading locations.

The facility would reduce its reliance on production in China as demand for memory used in AI servers continues rising.