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Samsara introduces a Pre-Delivery Installation program via partnerships with Daimler Truck and Fontaine Modification to streamline fleet operations. The program pre-installs Samsara’s telematics and camera systems on new trucks, reducing downtime and enabling immediate integration into fleet management systems. Benefits include turnkey vehicle delivery, automated subscription activation, and reduced administrative burden. Daimler Truck installs Samsara hardware in Freightliner and Western Star trucks, while Fontaine Modification handles installations at its upfitting centers. The goal is to make pre-delivery telematics a standard offering.

Cyngn, an autonomous vehicle technology firm, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 12,332,083 for its modular sensor system designed for automated guided vehicles (AGVs). This marks Cyngn’s 23rd U.S. patent, with 13 granted since August 2023. The system is designed for easy integration with existing industrial machinery, offering adaptability across various industrial machines. Cyngn focuses on AI-powered solutions for industrial environments, aiming to address labor shortages and improve safety.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Ant Group received the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award for their collaborative work on network media content security. Their project focuses on detecting harmful online content, particularly that generated by AI, using technologies like multi-modal understanding and AI authentication. Experts lauded the technology, especially AIGC detection, as reaching an internationally advanced/leading level. The research led to key technological innovations, patents, and is implemented on platforms like Alipay, improving online content governance and creating a safer online environment.

Focus Graphite’s Lac Knife graphite was successfully tested in Pluto Aerospace’s Dash 1 Flight 003 rocket launch, reaching over 45,000 feet. The graphite nozzle components withstood temperatures exceeding 3,000°C. This marks Focus Graphite’s entry into aerospace and defense applications. Future tests are planned for graphene-based coatings for icephobic and radar suppression on rockets and UAVs. The project involved collaboration with American Energy Technologies Company, Pluto Aerospace, and ACP Technologies, utilizing North American materials. This positions Focus Graphite as a potential supplier for critical military applications.

Gilead Sciences’ Yeytuo^® (lenacapavir), a twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor, has received European Commission (EC) approval for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This marks the first and only twice-yearly PrEP option available in the EU, plus Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Backed by Phase 3 PURPOSE 1 and 2 trial data showing high efficacy, the EC decision follows FDA approval and WHO recommendations. This approval aims to address unmet needs in HIV prevention, particularly among vulnerable populations, and accelerate progress toward ending the HIV epidemic in Europe.

China’s electricity consumption surpassed 1 trillion kilowatt-hours in July, a new record, driven by extreme weather and economic recovery. This figure equals Japan’s annual consumption and rivals the US’s Q1 consumption. Overall electricity consumption from January to July rose 4.5% year-on-year to 5.8633 trillion kilowatt-hours. Primary, secondary, and tertiary industries saw increases of 10.8%, 2.8%, and 7.8% respectively. Residential consumption also increased by 7.6%. China’s power supply system remains stable despite peak demand.

BW LPG Limited (BWLP.OL, NYSE: BWLP) announced a Q2 2025 dividend of US$0.22 per share, approved on August 25, 2025. Record date is September 5, 2025. For Euronext VPS Oslo, last trade date is September 3, ex-date is September 4, and payment is expected around September 18. For NYSE shares, last trade date is September 4, ex-date is September 5, and payment is expected around September 15. BW LPG is the world’s largest LPG vessel owner and operator.

TrustBIX Inc. (TSXV: TBIX) reported a widened net loss of $255,984 in Q3 2025, compared to a $9,773 loss in Q3 2024, with revenue declining 40.8% to $324,545. Despite revenue challenges, operating expenses improved over nine months, and cash from operating activities increased by 70.5% in Q3. The Alberta Food Security team secured new indoor farming technology orders, with initial deliveries commencing in June 2025, though manufacturing delays are being addressed.

TSMC is reportedly phasing out Chinese chipmaking equipment in its most advanced 2nm fabs due to potential U.S. regulatory restrictions, including the proposed “Chip Equipment Act.” This act could prohibit chipmakers receiving U.S. funding from using equipment from “foreign entities of concern,” encompassing Chinese vendors. This move reflects growing geopolitical concerns impacting the semiconductor industry, with TSMC focusing on diversifying its supply chain and increasing localized procurement of materials in both Taiwan and the U.S. to enhance resilience.

Austral Gold Limited (AGLDF) reported a workplace fatality at its Guanaco mine in Chile. A contractor employee providing plant service support died in the incident. The company immediately initiated emergency protocols and alerted authorities, who launched an investigation. Austral Gold extends condolences to the family and is committed to workplace safety, cooperating fully with investigators to determine the root cause of the accident and reinforce safety protocols.