Pax Silica Power Reality Check: A Philippine editorial questions whether the DOE’s Pax Silica embedded-power plan has the details to prevent today’s grid stress, noting the Visayas has been on alert for months while the DOE leans on long-dated capacity additions instead of near-term demand tools. Electronics Exports Momentum: The Philippines’ electronics-led exports are running ahead of forecasts, with goods exports up 12.9% to $54.92B in Jan–Jul and electronics driving $30.92B (over 63% of total). Android App Rules: Google is tightening Android app requirements from Feb 2027, pushing memory and performance optimization to curb RAM-hungry apps. Cybersecurity Routers: Researchers found surveillance backdoors in Zbtlink carrier routers, including remote control and passwordless takeover paths. Solar Storms for Aviation: New modeling warns extreme solar storms could trigger rapid onboard electronics errors, not just radiation exposure. LG + The Met TVs: LG’s Gallery+ will turn compatible TVs into digital art displays featuring Met works. Quantum Materials Breakthrough: Imaging and charge-sensing advances target topological edge conduction and fractional charge detection for next-gen quantum experiments. Right to Repair (Texas): New Texas laws expand repair access for qualifying digital electronics and regulate solar sellers.