Time's up for the leap second
Oct 18, 2026
Holafly, the global leader in eSIM’s for travellers, offering coverage in over 200 destinations, has launched Ultra: a first-of-its-kind subscription plan that pairs unlimited global mobile data with 24/7 health, medical and travel protection. Designed as a complete virtual travel companion for modern digital nomads, students abroad, and long-stay travellers, Ultra goes beyond standard cellular connectivity to deliver total peace of mind in a single subscription.
InteleTravel, through its parent, INTRAVEL, has announced the acquisition of 40Hammocks, one of the few group travel automation solutions. 40Hammocks helps groups of 10 or more rooms secure pre-negotiated rates at hotels, manage custom booking links, track room blocks, secure event space and deliver guest perks, primarily serving destination weddings and group events. INTRAVEL will develop and relaunch the innovative AI-driven technology as Groupr, extending its capabilities into more automated sourcing, contracting and guest management for the smaller-group market.
A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.
Green power on the water: Riding an electric boat in Ningde
Chinese artists tell Xiongan's story through high-tech theater
Apple could announce a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an M6-powered iMac and an OLED iPad mini by the end of October 2026. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has invited select media members to a product event in Los Angeles on October 28.
Oct 17, 2026
The Norte fire has burned more than 570 acres and damaged homes in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano as firefighters battle Southern California blazes.
Sarah Helm, who is married to Jonathan Powell, was responding to a discussion about the author Sally Rooney.
Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
Tesla has unveiled a Roadster capable of launching itself into the air. Meanwhile, California startup Alef Aeronautics is developing its own flying car, using a very different technology.
At the IMF-World Bank meetings in Thailand, policy makers and industry leaders are taking on the challenge of ensuring the technology helps mankind and doesn’t leave behind workers- especially those in developing economies.
The two devices also differ in weight, storage capacity and charging performance, giving buyers several factors to consider when choosing between the flagship smartphones.
