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DNS Root Key Rollover Countdown - On October 11, 2026, the DNS root changes its key-signing key, KSK-2024, in only the second root KSK rollover ever. Cloudflare launched a readiness test and warns that DNSSEC-validating resolvers without the new trust anchor could make websites unreachable.

Google and Constellation Power Deal - Google signed a contract with Constellation Energy for 3,590 megawatts of electricity to power AI and data-center growth. The deal highlights the race among Big Tech for reliable energy supply.

AI Data Centers and Chip Demand - AirTrunk is adding $1 billion to its Inzai, Japan data-center campus with liquid cooling and a $1 billion green loan. SpaceX reportedly seeks $40 billion for Nvidia chips, and AMD's Lisa Su plans a major chip production increase in 2027.

Micron Taiwan Union Strike Vote - A Taiwanese union of Micron Technology workers authorized a strike over the company's bonus scheme. A walkout at Micron's largest manufacturing hub could disrupt the global memory-chip supply chain.

Tesla Driver-Assistance European Approval - Germany is backing Tesla's bid for Europe-wide approval of its driver-assistance software. Traffic-safety researchers criticize inflated safety claims, and the decision could shape EU rules for advanced driver-assistance systems.

Anduril Submarine Shipyard and Army Contract - Anduril won up to $1.8 billion from the US Army for its Lattice command-and-control software and announced the Arsenal-2 shipyard in Baltimore for Virginia-class submarine components. The moves push the defense-tech firm deeper into software and heavy manufacturing.

South Korea and Turkey Space Moves - South Korea's Nuri rocket placed 15 satellites into orbit, advancing its independent launch capabilities. The Turkish Space Agency signed cooperation agreements with Organization of Turkic States members and the UK Space Agency.

Apple and LG Smart Home Push - Apple is preparing a smart home reboot with LG-branded doorbells, thermostats, locks and cameras built for HomeKit. New HomePod mini and TV box hardware is expected on October 13 as Apple chases Amazon Ring and Google Nest.

Chrome Adds JPEG XL Support - Chrome 155 ships JPEG XL image decoding using jxl-rs, a memory-safe Rust decoder. The format offers better compression, lossless images, HDR and JPEG transcoding for web developers and photographers.

Java Vulnerabilities and European Open Source - IBM and Red Hat's Lightwell initiative fixed more than 400 unknown vulnerabilities in popular Java libraries. The Linux Foundation's State of Open Source in Europe report names digital soverei