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- 1China smartphone shipments plunge 15.4% while Apple gains share●Secondo IDC, nel terzo trimestre 2026 le spedizioni di smartphone in Cina sono crollate del 15,4%, ma Apple ha guadagnat
IDC figures show smartphone shipments in China fell 15.4% in the third quarter of 2026, but Apple still gained market share. IPhone shipments dropped 4.3%, yet the overall market contracted faster than Apple, allowing the company to grow its slice despite declining volumes. Commentators note this highlights both the weakness of Chinese demand and Apple's relative resilience.
- 2STEM Center adds science thrills to Missouri S&T Haunted Mine▼STEM Center brings science and scares to S&T’s Haunted Mine
Missouri University of Science and Technology's STEM Center is contributing to the university's Haunted Mine attraction, blending educational science demonstrations with Halloween-themed scares. The event pairs spooky fun with hands-on learning, giving students and visitors a chance to engage with STEM concepts in an entertaining seasonal setting on the Rolla campus.
- 3Toyota's Corolla to go electric with production in China▼Toyota’s best-selling Corolla is going electric, and it will be made in China
Toyota plans an electric version of its Corolla, the world's best-selling car, with production based in China. The move signals the company accelerating its EV strategy despite earlier hesitation, and relying on Chinese manufacturing. Observers are weighing what it means for Toyota's electrification plans and the growing role of Chinese production in global car supply.
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Residents and university officials are condemning damage at the Censive building of the University of Nantes, with BFM covering reactions calling the behaviour unacceptable. Nantes mayor Johanna Rolland is drawing attention in connection with the incident, as local figures respond to the destruction and debates continue over what prompted the unrest on campus.
- 5Next Toyota Corolla to be built in China, electric version planned●Upcoming Toyota Corolla to come from China – including all-electric version
Toyota is planning to source the next-generation Corolla from China, and the line-up will include a fully electric version for the first time. The move marks a notable shift for the Japanese automaker's best-selling compact, reflecting the growing weight of the Chinese market and its EV industry in global vehicle development.
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Gaming outlet GameSpew has published a review of ROLLA, describing it as 'If Katamari was a horror game'. The comparison points to a title that borrows the rolling, object-collecting mechanics of Katamari Damacy but wraps them in horror aesthetics and tone. Coverage so far is limited, and there is little additional detail about the game's reception or developer.
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ArtCraft, a new tool offering controllable AI for artists, is drawing attention on Hacker News, where it reached the front page with modest engagement. The service is positioned as giving creators more control over AI-generated art, a topic of ongoing debate among artists concerned about automation and creative ownership. Details about its features and reception remain limited.
- 8Rolla, a B-movie bullet hell game, launches on Steam▼Be the meatball in Rolla, an arcade bullet hell homage to B-movies that rolled out on Steam
Rolla, an arcade bullet hell game in which players control a meatball, has released on Steam. The game is described as an homage to B-movies, leaning into campy genre-film style while offering classic bullet hell action. Gaming outlets are noting the unusual premise of rolling through screens full of projectiles.