Goldwind's Baldon wind-plus-storage project in Australia has secured grid-connection approval for generator performance standards (GPS) from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and transmission operator Transgrid. Phase one is planned at 360 MW of wind capacity paired with 132 MWh of storage using Goldwind's DC-coupled wind–storage system, integrating turbines, batteries and control into a single design to boost operational flexibility and grid compatibility.

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has invited former Bank of England governor Mervyn King to co-chair a new Federal Reserve communications working group. Warsh, who has made reforming Fed communications a central priority, said he will reassess how officials convey the monetary policy outlook to the public and investors; he did not commit to holding press conferences after every rate decision and has previously encouraged policymakers to reduce the frequency of public speeches. King, who led the Bank of England from 2003–2013 and steered it through the 2008–09 financial crisis, confirmed via his office he will serve as co-chair.

Omdia's VR, AR, XR Near Eye Displays—2026 Analysis forecasts the near-eye display market will rebound in 2026 after a sharp 2025 decline. Market value is projected at $675 mln, up 12% YoY, with shipments of 14.53 mln units, up 16% YoY. Omdia says rapid AR glasses expansion will partly offset continued VR weakness and drive the market recovery.