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North American Robot Orders Rise 24.8% in Q3 2026

North American robot orders climbed 24.8% in Q3 2026, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

Demand from automotive component manufacturers nearly doubled during the quarter. Other sectors also posted strong gains, although the available report did not provide detailed figures or identify the industries driving those increases.

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Kimi and Mistral Bring Open Models Closer to the Frontier

Open AI models continue to close the performance gap with leading proprietary systems. Results associated with Kimi and Mistral indicate that both have reached parity with frontier models, bringing more competitive options to the open-model ecosystem. This development suggests that advances in model capability are no longer limited to

Salon to cease publication after 31 years

Salon will cease publication after 31 years, ending the run of one of the first online-only news magazines. In an unsigned announcement, the publication said the business realities of independent digital journalism had changed profoundly and that its publishing model was no longer sustainable. Salon did not provide a

Bose Recalls More Than 670,000 S1 Pro Battery Packs Over Fire and Overheating Risks

Bose has recalled more than 670,000 S1 Pro battery packs in the United States and Canada. The recall covers battery packs that may present a risk of fire or overheating. Sources * Engadget

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