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Samsung Brings Five The Frame Looks to Madrid Runway
Inés Martín Alcalde presented five Samsung designs in Madrid as The Frame marked its tenth anniversary. Valero Rioja’s photographs of the city appeared on screens around the venue.
AI ranks breast cancer risk from a single mammogram
A deep-learning tool assessed 27,172 normal mammograms and ranked women by their five-year breast cancer risk. In preliminary results, the highest-risk 10% accounted for about 30% of cancers diagnosed during that period.
Cabrils installation turns plant signals into sound and scent
At Cabrils’ Hotel d’Entitats, Yolanda Uriz’s installation turns plant reactions and soil vibrations into sound and aromas. Visitors can experience it today and tomorrow.
AI flags mammograms linked to higher five-year cancer risk
Across six centres, an AI model ranked the top 10% of women by risk; that group accounted for about 30% of cancers found within five years in preliminary results.
Samsung and Martín Alcalde launch five The Frame looks
Samsung and Martín Alcalde Studio unveiled a five-look capsule in Madrid on 14 October. The show marked designer Inés Martín Alcalde’s runway debut and the tenth anniversary of both the label and The Frame television range.
Sony dates Gran Turismo anniversary DualSense preorders
Sony’s limited-edition Gran Turismo controller marks the series’ 30th anniversary in 2027. Preorders open on 22 October, ahead of a global launch on 10 December.
Remote attacks disrupt supermarkets in three countries
Remote tampering pushed refrigerator temperatures as high as 50°C in French supermarkets, spoiling stock at hundreds of stores. Belgium and the Netherlands faced separate retail disruptions, and investigators have not linked the incidents.
Hyundai Adds a Full Hybrid to the 2027 Bayon
Hyundai has added cabin equipment associated with larger vehicles, while petrol engines remain the range’s starting point. A 138 hp full hybrid is planned for 2027; Spanish prices and dealer timing remain unconfirmed.
AVATR 06T targets Spain with electric speed and upscale design
Backed by Changan, CATL and Huawei, AVATR is plotting a 2027 launch in Spain’s premium car sector. Its first models bring high-output electric power and bold styling to a crowded field.
AVATR pushes into Spain with high-powered electric cars
AVATR plans to land in Spain and Norway in 2027, rolling out two electric models with up to 955 horsepower. The Chinese brand is betting on advanced tech and bold design to unsettle Europe’s luxury car market.
Grupo Tribuna pushes its Castilla y León app
Grupo Tribuna is steering readers toward its app for daily regional coverage. The promotion brings Castilla y León sections and Noticias 24h into one digital entry point as the seasonal vaccination campaign gets under way.
Madrid Robotaxi Plans Hit Roadblocks as Legal and Costs Mount
Robotaxi projects in Spain are losing steam. Legal gridlock and rising costs have forced a rethink, with industry insiders casting doubt on the timeline and business case for self-driving taxis in Madrid.
Genesis GV60 Magma hits Spain with 650 hp and bold style
Genesis lands in Spain with the GV60 Magma, a 650-horsepower electric crossover built to shake up the luxury segment. The model pairs raw speed with upscale comfort and advanced tech, taking direct aim at established rivals.
Tesla Model 3 in Spain lands sharper screen and longer range
Tesla has shaken up its Model 3 lineup in Spain with a bigger display, fresh wheel choices, and a clear range boost for the Performance model. The update also swaps out the name of its autonomous driving tech.
CTAO North Adds Four Telescopes in La Palma
Four giant telescopes will be inaugurated in La Palma on 15 October 2026. Construction is ending, but commissioning and formal acceptance will decide when they begin scientific operations.
Windows turns into Microsoft’s local base for AI agents
Microsoft and NVIDIA are putting AI agents on Windows hardware. New containers and machines target local execution while reducing cloud traffic.
Telefónica pone a la venta OnNet Fibra en Chile
Telefónica y KKR han activado la venta de OnNet Fibra, valorada entre 1.500 y 2.000 millones de dólares. El proceso no terminaría antes de 2027.
Ford BlueCruise brings hands-free driving to Spanish highways
Ford’s BlueCruise now lets drivers take their hands off the wheel on Spain’s highways. The system covers most major routes, but drivers must stay alert and ready to take control at any moment.
Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric lands in Spain with top range
Renault’s Scenic E-Tech Electric hits Spanish roads, promising up to 642 kilometers of WLTP range. The new look and dual battery options target families who want more than just practicality.
Dacia demands clear incentives as Spain’s electric car market shifts
Dacia’s Spanish chief Laurent Sengenes warns that tangled and shifting incentives could freeze out buyers as fuel prices soar. He calls for direct, stable support and rolls out new models aimed at keeping electrified cars within reach.
AWS shifts Aragón tax payments to local councils
AWS will shift its municipal IAE payments in Aragón from Madrid to the towns hosting its data centres. The company will also cover the 2023-2026 tax period after pressure from local authorities and businesses.
Thousands of Spanish EV chargers sit idle as rollout falters
Spain’s public EV charging network now counts 58,075 points, but almost a quarter are unusable and installation has slowed sharply. Technical breakdowns and bureaucracy are stalling the country’s electric mobility drive.
Thousands of Spanish EV chargers sit unused as rollout falters
Spain’s electric vehicle charging network looks impressive on paper, but nearly 18,000 public chargers are still offline due to technical issues or missing grid connections. This gap between installed and working stations is slowing the country’s shift to electric cars.
Genesis takes aim at Spain with electric SUV debut
Genesis is entering Spain with a lineup of electric vehicles, starting with the GV60 Magma. The brand is looking to shake up the luxury market by offering speed, comfort, and fast charging across several segments.
Gincat System adds Keyence vision machine to factory quality checks
A Keyence vision machine is now part of Gincat System's inspection process in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. The system is meant to automate checks and spot possible defects more consistently, but independent sources do not confirm its model or performance.
Renault celebrates 75 years in Spain with five hybrid SUVs on show
Renault brought all five of its Spanish-built hybrid SUVs to Zaragoza, putting the spotlight on local manufacturing and the brand’s push into electrification. The event marked a milestone for Renault’s presence in Spain and gathered its key hybrid models in one place.
RTX Spark Laptops Put PC Gaming on the Launch Menu
NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops will support hundreds of PC games at launch, with Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, Alan Wake II and Valorant among the demonstrated titles. The first systems are scheduled to ship on October 16, while Call of Duty is not expected until 2027.
Half of Spanish students hit by cyberattacks during online learning
Nearly one in two students in Spain experienced a cyber incident while studying online or in hybrid formats. Malware, hacked accounts, and fraudulent educational offers are now routine threats for the country’s digital learners.
Ingredalia takes FoodTech award for sulforaphane platform
Ingredalia has won a FoodTech Emprende Award in Barcelona. The Navarra startup received the prize for its bioactive sulforaphane platform for functional foods.
BYD Great Tang SUV smashes sales records with 40,222 units in three months
BYD’s Great Tang SUV has shaken up the market, racking up over 150,000 pre-orders and delivering 40,222 units in just three months. The 5.2-meter flagship, starting at €31,920, is set to hit Europe by 2026, taking aim at established brands with its size and tech.
Nuclear clocks move from physics dream to working technology
Scientists in Austria and China have built the first functional nuclear clocks. The devices are not yet more accurate than the best conventional atomic clocks, but they give researchers a working platform for precision measurement and fundamental-physics experiments.
Philips brings AI diagnostics to Spanish hospitals
Philips is rolling out AI-powered diagnostic tools across Spain, pushing hospitals to rethink how they deliver care. Miguel de Foronda says only real, scalable innovation can keep up with growing patient needs.
Porsche lifts curtain on Mission S, a new supercar above the 911
Porsche is building a new mid-engine supercar platform that will sit above the 911. The Mission S prototype, coming in October, marks a sharp turn in the brand’s lineup and strategy.
Lumina makes suspended light part of the architecture
Faro Barcelona presents Lumina as a sculptural lighting system. Xavier Carrasquet uses fluted glass and modular elements to spread warm reflected light through architectural spaces.
Hyundai IONIQ 3 launches in Spain with record range under thirty thousand
Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 arrives in Spain with a starting price below thirty thousand euros and a headline range of 496 km. The compact electric car targets city drivers and long-distance commuters alike, shaking up the affordable EV segment.
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