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More than 100 headsets, smart glasses, and other wearable technologies trace the evolution of extended reality from pioneering systems to today’s AI-enabled devices. Sutherland Head-Mounted Three-Dimensional Display_1968 Featured artifact in the exhibit. Photo credit: Mark Richards. Vive VR Headset_2018 Featured artifact in the exhibit. Mountain View, California, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Computer History Museum (CHM), the leading institution decoding technology—its computing past, digital present, and future impact on humanity—announces the opening of “Extended Reality: Visions of the Future,” a new exhibit exploring the rapidly changing world of extended reality (XR) technology, its growing integration with artificial intelligence…

Purpose-Built for Extended Off-Grid Travel, the Verus Gives Travelers Greater Range and Independence The Verus: A New Standard in Class B+ Travel The Verus: A New Standard in Class B+ Travel Room to Roam. Room to Roam. BOULDER, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Geotrek Vans, the leading Colorado-based manufacturer of premium campervans, is expanding what a Class B+ campervan can be with the introduction of the Verus. This four-season campervan is built entirely in Geotrek’s Colorado headquarters on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 170-inch cab chassis with all-wheel drive that delivers 60% more living space than Geotrek’s 144-inch Sprinter models. With a…

Canada needs to roughly double the rate that new homes are being built in order to restore housing affordability to pre-pandemic levels over the next decade, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The CMHC released its fall 2026 housing supply report on Thursday, which said Canada needs to build hundreds of thousands more homes annually in order to narrow a significant long-term supply gap, with some major markets struggling more than others.According to the report, Canada is currently on pace to build about 231,000 homes per year until 2036, but would need to build between 417,000 and…

Billy Joel is sharing a health update after announcing that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus last year. On SiriusXM’s Billy Joel channel, the 77-year-old singer said that he is doing better after brain surgery, which helped relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).“I just want people to know, don’t worry about me. I’m not going anywhere. I’m here. I’m still here,” he said, adding that he’s “OK.”The Vienna singer said that his neurologist recommended he have a shunt implanted in his brain so that his condition did not continue to get worse. Joel said he initially…

A new federal program to test the feasibility of electric, hybrid-electric, and autonomous aircraft kicks off today in Texas — before the rules governing this new technology have even been finalized.For the next week, these companies will conduct test flights demonstrating future routes between cities and regional airports, including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The aircraft won’t carry any passengers, but regulators will be keen to see how the state’s air traffic control system handles the uptick in flight traffic. The companies, meanwhile, are eager to prove to the federal government that their aircraft deserve to be awarded type certification,…

GENEVA, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced expanded support for MetaMask across the TRON ecosystem, with B.AI, SUN.io, JustLend DAO and BitTorrent now supporting MetaMask connectivity through their respective dApps. MetaMask, one of the world’s largest consumer platforms for onchain finance, gives users direct control over their money and access to the onchain economy. Earlier this year, MetaMask launched native support for the TRON network across both its mobile and browser extension platforms. Building on that launch, users…

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orbs, the decentralized Layer-3 blockchain infrastructure focused on advanced on-chain trading, has appointed Ran Hammer as chief executive officer, with Nadav Shemesh moving into the role of executive chairman. Hammer, who has been part of Orbs since the project began in 2017, will lead the company as it continues to develop its technology and expand its ecosystem. Hammer previously served as chief business officer at Orbs, where he led integration efforts across the protocol suite and worked with teams and partners to bring Orbs-powered products into use across the decentralized finance…

2026 FHLBank Indianapolis Board of Directors election candidates Five individuals are running for three director spots on the Federal Home Loan Bank’s Board of Directors INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voting for the 2026 FHLBank Indianapolis Board of Directors Election will open Sept. 22, 2026, and close Oct. 23, 2026, at 5 p.m. (Eastern). This year, FHLBank Indianapolis has one Indiana Member Director seat, one Michigan Member Director seat, and one Independent Director seat open for election. All Indiana and Michigan members of record as of Dec. 31, 2025, are eligible to vote for the district-wide Independent Director…

YiLink – TIMO YiLink’s Timo brings voice interaction, expressive animations, physical movement, location-based Easter Eggs, and personalized experiences to the car — starting at $149 for Super Early Bird backers. HONG KONG, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — YiLink today announced the launch of Timo, its in-car AI social robot, on Kickstarter. Designed to make everyday drives more personal, entertaining, and connected, Timo combines a physical character with voice interaction, expressive animations, physical movement, and connected experiences. Rather than functioning as another traditional voice assistant or simply adding more features to an existing infotainment system, Timo gives digital interaction a…

Model Grand Opening Event on Saturday, September 12 will showcase modern home designs in an exceptional locationCEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest model home grand opening in the Austin area at its Crestline at Brushy Creek community in Cedar Park, Texas. Offering two collections of single-family homes, the community features modern architecture and spacious floor plans with exceptional personalization options. A public grand opening event of the professionally designed model home will take place on Saturday, September 12 from 2pm to 5pm…