Brain-Tech Breakthrough: China approved a coin-sized brain-computer interface implant, NEO, for commercial use after clinical trials—aimed first at spinal cord injury and paralysis. AI & Privacy Clash: In Paonia, Colorado, robots and surveillance cameras sparked privacy backlash and a mayoral run by a critic calling the setup a violation. Robotics for Real Work: MIT researchers unveiled CALM, a way to teach robots from a few demos so they can follow “beaten paths” when conditions change. Semiconductor Push: Samsung says it has built the industry’s first 12-layer 3D-TSV chip packaging for faster, lower-power high-performance memory. Robotics in Schools: Perry-Lecompton, Kansas, adopted ZeroEyes AI to detect visible guns and alert police with location data. Sports Tech Fallout: FIFA confirmed a VAR semi-automated offside graphic outage during Qatar vs Switzerland, fueling criticism over missing visuals. Geopolitics in Tech: China hit back at a Pentagon list targeting major Chinese firms, including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD. Global Partnerships: The UK and Japan are finalizing a $24B tech deal spanning AI, chips, quantum and life sciences. India-France Innovation: Modi and Macron will launch Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice to spotlight deep-tech startups and attract global investors. Tech Economy Watch: Analysts warn the stock market is getting “as wild as” the dot-com era as tech winners and losers diverge sharply. Consumer AI Update: Apple says its upgraded Siri will arrive with iOS 27 features like web search, message and photo help, and app actions.