Personalized cancer vaccine: Moderna and Merck’s individualized mRNA vaccine (intismeran autogene) paired with Keytruda showed interim trial results lowering melanoma recurrence and spread risk after tumor removal, though researchers say the broader evidence base is still limited. Humanoid robotics push: China is accelerating humanoid robot funding and procurement, but today’s machines still struggle with real-world dexterity and messy factory tasks, highlighting a gap between demos and deployment. AI safety and regulation: Meta agreed to pay £13billion in a US settlement over claims its platforms harmed children, with promises of daily limits and tighter night access. AI cyber threat warning: Major tech firms are urging action against AI-driven cyberattacks as defenders race to keep up. Space-tech growth in India: Telangana is pitching space technology as a new growth pillar, with talks on building a “Space City” around Hyderabad’s space ecosystem. Healthcare tech in J&K: Jammu and Kashmir’s leadership backed “health services anytime, anywhere,” citing telemedicine plus drone delivery and solar cold chains. Tech in the real world: UNSW Canberra opened ProtoHub and a large robotics testing arena to help businesses prototype drones and autonomous systems. Data centers and heat: A new discussion argues data centers should publish cooling water use transparently while cities reuse waste heat. Sports tech-adjacent: Texas Tech added QB Tommy Castellanos to its roster as the season opener nears.