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In Lyngby, Denmark, the startup Hive Robots has been training humanoid robots, together with the Føtex chain (Salling Group), to stock shelves after stores close since June. The robots are trained by an operator wearing VR goggles, and they are manufactured by China's Unitree. By early 2027, the startup hopes for autonomous night-time stocking of individual items.
In Brussels, at the European Parliament, a meeting took place between regulators, EU politicians and Barcelona-based company Sateliot about frequencies and space industry funding. The EU space budget (€14.8 billion, 2021–2027) is expiring, and the Commission is proposing a competitiveness fund with €131 billion for defence and space. A single 2 GHz licence and Europe's dependence on SpaceX for launches were discussed.
Apple introduced HomeView — its first display hub for the smart home at $299 (267 euros), with pre-orders starting on Tuesday. Also announced were the Apple TV 4K with the A19 chip and Siri AI, the HomePod mini 2 speaker in new colors, and the Apple Home Collection accessory line created together with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including a smart door lock, thermostats and cameras.
Jaume Sanpera, CEO of Spanish satellite operator Sateliot, said Europe needs to “wake up” and avoid becoming dependent on two global blocs. The company recently placed five new satellites of its low Earth orbit communications constellation into orbit.
13-year-old Ehsan Adwan received the award for the best app made by youth — a game for doing homework. The main prize, App of the Year, went to the medication-taking app POP by the Kwelio team. In total, the 2026 competition received 9,754 entries from 153 countries.
