Mayotte’s traditional “tire race” final will air live June 28 on public broadcaster Mayotte La 1ère

Mayotte’s traditional “Course de pneus” grand final will air live June 28 on Mayotte La 1ère, part of France’s Outre-mer La 1ère network.

Made in 92 turns 10, spotlighting Hauts-de-Seine startups far from France’s CAC 40 giants

Made in 92 marks its 10th edition in 2026, aiming to boost Hauts-de-Seine startups with a “garage spirit” far from CAC 40 giants.

Brittany potato chip plant halts production during heat wave as officials prioritize drinking water

A Brittany potato chip plant halted production during a June 27, 2026 heat wave as officials prioritized drinking water over industrial use.

Safran in talks to buy Exail Technologies, a French specialist in inertial navigation and underwater robotics

Safran is negotiating to acquire Exail Technologies, a Paris-based inertial navigation and underwater robotics specialist. No price or timeline yet.

French lawmakers approve $39B defense boost through 2030, but reject Senate push for bigger buildup

French lawmakers approved a €36B ($39B) defense boost through 2030, but dropped senators’ bid for more—amid warnings France could lag Germany.

Bezos’ Blue Origin Wants 51,600 “Data Center” Satellites, A Direct Shot at SpaceX’s Next Frontier

Blue Origin asked the FCC to approve 51,600 “compute” satellites, betting space-based data centers can ease AI’s power-and-water crunch on Earth.

Apple’s iOS 26.4 packs AI-made playlists, video podcasts, and new emoji, here’s what changes

Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds AI-made Apple Music playlists (U.S.-only), video in Apple Podcasts, eight new emoji, an ambient music widget, and key usability fixes.

Alleged Leak From France’s Gun Registry Puts Tens of Thousands of Firearm Owners in the Crosshairs

Alleged leak from France’s gun registry lists 62,511 firearms and owner details, stoking fears of targeted burglaries and highly tailored scams.

Tesla’s Semi Costs Up to $290,000, But Cheaper “Fuel” Could Flip the Math for Trucking Fleets

Tesla’s Semi may cost up to $290,000, but claims of 15¢-per-mile energy, plus California incentives, could make it a fleet money-saver.

Hack Exposes Personal Data of 243,000 French Education Workers, Including Teachers’ Home Addresses

Hackers hit France’s Education Ministry HR system, exposing data on 243,000 workers, names, home addresses, and phones, fueling phishing and fraud fears.

Apple’s iOS 26.4 flips on anti-theft protection by default, making stolen iPhones much harder to raid

Apple’s iOS 26.4 turns on Stolen Device Protection by default, forcing Face ID/Touch ID for key actions and adding a 1-hour delay for Apple ID changes.

Destiny Tech100 jumps 35% as traders chase a backdoor bet on a rumored SpaceX IPO

Destiny Tech100 surged 35% as traders treated it like a backdoor bet on a rumored SpaceX IPO, despite SpaceX being just 16.2% of its portfolio.

Apple’s Vision Pro Just Got Snappier: visionOS 26.4 Remembers Your Room to Speed Up Spatial Audio

visionOS 26.4 makes Vision Pro Spatial Audio start faster by remembering a room’s acoustics, an invisible tweak that boosts immersion but limits user control.

Popular AI Python Tool LiteLLM Hit by Supply-Chain Attack, Exposing Secrets in Minutes

Malicious LiteLLM updates on PyPI spread fast, 47,000 downloads in 46 minutes, stealing SSH keys, cloud tokens, and Kubernetes secrets.

French Lab Giant Cerballiance Hit by Another Cyberattack, Raising New Fears Over Patient Data

Cerballiance, a major French lab network, says a March 2026 cyberattack hit an IT vendor, its second breach in under a year, raising scam and data fears.

French Landlords Are Ditching Paperwork for Loximo, But the “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Pitch Has Limits

French landlords are flocking to Loximo to automate rental management and cut fees, but bugs, legal limits, and thin customer support raise red flags.

Hack of French medical software may have exposed data on up to 15 million patients, officials say

Up to 15 million patients may be tied to a hack of French medical software, officials say, raising fears of identity fraud and exposure of sensitive doctor notes.

French Health Insurer Hit by Cyberattack as Separate Breach Exposes Data Tied to 15 Million Patients

French insurer La Mutuelle Familiale reports a cyberattack as authorities confirm a separate breach tied to 15 million patients, raising scam and privacy fears.

Hack Exposes Personal Data of 243,000 French Education Workers, Forcing Ministry to Shut HR System

France shut down its Compas HR system after a hack exposed personal data for 243,000 education workers, with stolen records already appearing on resale sites.

Lucid Finally Brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Gravity, Free OTA Update Starts March 12

Lucid is adding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to the Gravity via a free OTA update starting March 12, 2026, wireless or USB, on the main 6K screen.

Stellantis recalls nearly 238,000 cars over fuel-leak risk in newer Peugeot, Fiat, Alfa Romeo models

Stellantis is recalling nearly 238,000 vehicles over a possible fuel leak in a newer gas engine, raising fire concerns and fresh reliability questions.

Google brings “Personal Intelligence” to free U.S. accounts, Gemini, Search, and Chrome get a lot more personal

Google is rolling out “Personal Intelligence” to free U.S. accounts, letting Search, Gemini, and Chrome use your Gmail/Photos context, if you opt in.

Apple’s AirPods Max 2 keep the $549 price, but add H2 chip, USB‑C lossless audio, and “1.5x” better noise canceling

Apple’s AirPods Max 2 keep the $549 price and same design, but add an H2 chip, USB‑C lossless audio, and “1.5x” stronger noise canceling.

This French AI Can Copy Your House Key From a 2-Second Phone Photo, And That Has Security Experts Nervous

A French startup says its AI can copy a mechanical key from quick phone photos, raising a big question: who’s stopping the wrong person from ordering one?

Rolls-Royce Ditches Its 2030 All-Electric Deadline as Wealthy Buyers Keep Wanting the V12

Rolls-Royce drops its 2030 all-EV deadline, betting wealthy buyers still want the V12, and looser U.S. and European rules give it room to wait.