Slate Auto will unveil its newest electric truck during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, marking the first public appearance of the vehicle before its official release. The presentation will be led by CEO Chris Barman, who will provide a detailed look at the company’s approach to transforming the commercial electric vehicle (EV) sector. According to the event organizers, Barman’s session will take place live on the main stage, offering audiences a first-hand view of the truck and insights into Slate’s development process. The company said the showcase would explore how it is “reimagining the commercial EV market — from design to manufacturing,”…
Author: Lalu Jazidi
Leaks surrounding Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the latest title from Game Freak for the Nintendo Switch, have intensified ahead of its official release. Reports indicate that a downloadable ROM of the game has surfaced online, allowing players to explore the in-game world of Lumiose City before its scheduled debut on October 16. According to coverage from Nintendo Everything and other gaming outlets, some players received early retail copies of the game, prompting a wave of leaks including screenshots, gameplay footage, and information about returning Mega Evolutions. The situation escalated after a full game ROM appeared on file-sharing platforms, making the unreleased…
Samsung has expanded its mid-range smartphone lineup with the launch of the Galaxy M17 5G, a device designed to offer solid performance, modern features, and long-term software support at an affordable price. Built on the same platform as the Galaxy A17 5G, the new model features a familiar Samsung design, including a pill-shaped camera module and a flat frame. The 6.7-inch AMOLED display delivers Full HD+ resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate, while the front notch and slightly thicker lower bezel signal its budget-friendly positioning. Powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1330 processor, the Galaxy M17 5G includes up to 8…
NASA plans to launch its SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission in mid-2026 to study how the Sun’s magnetic field drives powerful solar radio bursts. The mission will ride aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket, supported by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command. SunRISE will use six toaster-sized satellites operating together as a single radio telescope spanning about 10 kilometers. The constellation will detect low-frequency radio waves that cannot be observed from Earth, helping scientists trace how energy from solar eruptions accelerates charged particles into space. Data gathered by the satellites will be transmitted through NASA’s…
Google has begun rolling out Wear OS 6 to the Pixel Watch 2 and Pixel Watch 3, with all users expected to receive the update by the end of October. The company confirmed in a support document that the first-generation Pixel Watch will get the update later. The software introduces Google’s new “Material 3 Expressive” design language, featuring rounder fonts, redesigned buttons, new tile layouts, and expanded color customization. According to Google, the visual overhaul gives the system a more modern and consistent appearance across devices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8OkHgELmmI Beyond aesthetics, Wear OS 6 brings functional upgrades including performance enhancements and optimizations…
Google has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a new artificial intelligence platform aimed at integrating AI more deeply into business operations. The launch marks the company’s latest effort to strengthen its position in the growing enterprise AI market. The platform brings together Google’s Gemini models, automation tools, and a governance framework that allows businesses to securely create and manage AI agents across departments. It supports integrations with widely used systems such as Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and SAP, enabling organizations to streamline workflows in areas including marketing, sales, finance, and human resources. Gemini Enterprise builds on Google’s AI infrastructure and research…
U.S.-based security technology company Verkada on Thursday announced a suite of new AI-powered safety tools designed to help schools strengthen campus security, improve emergency response, and streamline investigations. “With these updates, Verkada is enabling schools to leverage AI as a force multiplier for campus safety, delivering greater clarity into incidents, better real-time alerts, and improved communication tools,” said Abraham Alvarez, Vice President of Product at Verkada. “By integrating investigation, alerting, and communication into one secure platform, schools can better protect their students, staff, and campuses.” The update includes several new capabilities across Verkada’s security platform, including what the company calls…
Google is extending its experimental AI development platform, Opal, to new markets as part of a broader international rollout. Initially introduced in the United States two months ago through Google Labs, the platform allows users to create AI-driven mini-apps using natural language instructions without writing code. The expansion includes 15 additional countries, among them India, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, and Canada, reflecting Google’s intent to make AI creation tools accessible to a wider range of users globally. The decision follows what the company described as unexpectedly high engagement and innovation from early adopters, who used the platform for both creative and…
Garmin has launched the first major beta software update for its recently released Venu 4 smartwatch line, marking the beginning of the v15.xx firmware cycle. The update, labeled Beta 15.08, introduces improvements to passcode management and addresses several persistent bugs, the company said in a forum post. The Venu 4, which debuted less than a month ago and currently retails for about $549 on Amazon, had previously only received minor stability patches under the v14.xx builds. The latest stable release, Software Version 14.12, resolved early post-launch issues such as system crashes and notification inconsistencies. The new Beta 15.08 update can…
Jeep has launched “Rescue Squad,” a live gaming initiative that blends off-road culture with online play, bringing the brand’s rescue-and-recover ethos into the virtual world. The campaign runs for two weeks across Saudi Arabia, featuring 13 of the country’s most popular streamers who engage audiences through cooperative in-game missions. The concept allows players stuck in games to call for help by typing “/RescueSquad,” triggering a digital convoy of Jeeps to assist them. The experience, inspired by the real-life camaraderie of Jeep owners who help recover stranded vehicles in the desert, turns player frustration into entertainment viewed by thousands online. Alongside…