Advanced Packaging Push (Malaysia): Malaysia launched a RM185m RDICE programme to boost advanced packaging know-how, aiming to capture 7% of the global market, with RM92m from the Malaysia Science Endowment and RM93m matched by industry partners. Battery Recycling Breakthrough (US): Cornell researchers unveiled DEER, a process that regenerates degraded lithium-ion electrodes in an electrochemical bath, restoring lab-tested cells to up to 95% of original capacity. Space Tech (Europe): Hungary’s research network says its power supply work for JUICE’s PEP instrument is performing flawlessly as the Jupiter mission heads toward a 2031 arrival. Consumer Tech Costs (Apple/Xbox): Apple raised MacBook and iPad prices up to 20% amid soaring memory and storage chip costs tied to AI demand; Xbox also announced console price hikes. AI Access Controls (US): A report says OpenAI plans to stagger GPT-5.6 rollout to government-approved partners only. Robotics in Hospitality (China): Pudu Robotics plans a fully robot-staffed hotel on Shenzhen’s artificial island, opening in 2027. EV Charging Research (UK): Nissan’s UK project targets cheaper charging, including vehicle-integrated solar to add range on the move. YouTube Shorts Update: Shorts adds 2x playback speed and a clear screen mode to reduce on-screen distractions. Energy Grid Funding (New York): NYSERDA released $24m for emerging transmission and distribution tech to modernize the state’s electric grid.