Rockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S starting June 18th. This allows players with PS4 or Xbox One digital versions to access the current-gen game without charge, just months before GTA VI's release.
The US Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for its Next Generation Airlifter (NGAL) program, aiming for an aircraft that can operate in contested battlefields with greater range, survivability, and flexibility than current fleets. The NGAL is expected to supplement and eventually replace portions of the aging C-17 and C-5M fleets.
Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon Reality Elite processor for AR/MR headsets, promising smaller, more efficient devices with enhanced AI capabilities. The chip supports 4.4K resolution per eye at 90 fps, improved battery life, and significant performance gains in GPU, CPU, and NPU.
Ant Group is overhauling Alipay, its mobile payment app, into a native AI platform with autonomous agents. The new version, featuring an assistant named "Ah Bao", aims to provide access to over 10,000 services through conversational AI, with user confirmation required for financial transactions.
India and France have elevated their defense partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, focusing on co-design and co-production of advanced defense platforms. A key area of discussion is a potential collaboration on a sixth-generation fighter jet, with India seen as a natural partner following France's split with Germany on a similar project.
Microsoft is reportedly exploring significant restructuring for its Xbox division, including potential spin-offs or sales, as it reevaluates next-generation console plans and invests in major titles like Halo and Fallout.
Samsung Electronics is in discussions to produce a key component for Google's next-generation AI chip, codenamed 'Ispfish.' The chip's main processor will be made by TSMC, while Samsung is expected to handle the memory I/O Die using its 2nm process.
A European consortium, led by Airbus, has signed an agreement to develop a new fighter jet, potentially replacing the defunct Franco-German FCAS project. Several companies from Germany and Spain are involved, pushing for a swift government decision and funding commitment.
China launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite No 25 on a Long March 5 rocket from Wenchang, Hainan, on Thursday. The mission aims to validate technology for next-generation orbital connectivity.
Hanwha Ocean Co. is the expected winner for South Korea's 7.8 trillion won (US$5.1 billion) next-generation Navy destroyer project, likely beating rival HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. The project aims to build six 6,000-ton Aegis destroyers.
Researchers at Chonnam National University Hospital have developed a next-generation precision nano treatment technology that can minimize brain damage and significantly improve motor function after a stroke. The technology, published in Materials Today Bio, overcomes limitations in drug delivery to damaged brain tissue.
APR announced the sequential launch of its new beauty device, 'Booster Pro X2' under the Medicube AGE-R brand, in the US and UK markets starting May 11. The device will be available on platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon in both countries, with plans for offline expansion.
NTT, SK Group, and Chunghwa Telecom will launch an approximately 80 billion yen fund to support startups in next-generation communication infrastructure IOWN. The fund aims to expand IOWN's usage by investing in companies with advanced technologies like optical-electric fusion and AI semiconductors.
General Motors is advancing vehicle-to-grid capabilities and developing next-generation sodium-ion batteries to support energy storage and data centers. The automaker aims to combat rising energy costs for EV owners and reshape grid-scale energy storage.
The €100 billion Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, a joint effort by France and Germany to develop a next-generation fighter jet for NATO, has been formally abandoned due to irreconcilable industrial and political disagreements. The project, launched in 2017, aimed to counter Russia and reduce reliance on US hardware but stalled over workshare disputes between Dassault Aviation and Airbus Defence and Space.
The Franco-German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project, a €100+ billion next-gen fighter jet program, has collapsed due to unresolved disputes between Dassault and Airbus, despite the strategic importance amid rising security concerns.
China's National Data Administration has launched a plan to expand industry-specific AI training data sets across key sectors by 2028, bolstering its AI Plus strategy to integrate AI into the national economy.
86 saplings of 'Sagansugi,' a next-generation cedar developed in Saga Prefecture for its fast growth, strength, and reduced pollen, were stolen from a mountain forest in Taku City. The theft, discovered on May 25, is the first of its kind, with the prefecture urging the public to stop taking their valuable cedar.
Taiwan's Foxconn and US chip giant Intel are partnering to co-develop and build next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms, targeting the growing demand for AI computing power.
Spirit AI, a Chinese company, has claimed the top spot on the RoboArena global leaderboard for embodied intelligence, surpassing Nvidia's projects. This development highlights the intensifying tech competition between China and the US in the field of robotics.
SK On participated in the Cleanpower 2026 conference in Houston and hosted an event for key customers, unveiling its next-generation 'Gridon 2nd Gen' ESS product. The company emphasized its stable domestic production base in the US, aiming for mass production in Q3 2027.
Alibaba's Qwen app is opening its ecosystem to third-party agents, with KFC, Luckin Coffee, Mixue Group, and China Eastern Airlines among the first to test the feature. Users can interact with these agents for services like ordering food or planning travel.
China is reportedly developing its next-generation PL-16 air-to-air missile, a successor to the PL-15 which serves as the backbone of its air force. The development comes amid the US's own advancements with the AIM-260 missile.
Kioxia HD plans to invest heavily in R&D and capital expenditures to meet the growing demand for AI inference, focusing on data center and enterprise markets. President Ota expressed confidence in competing with Chinese manufacturers.
