Chronopin: upcoming release dates, events and other important dates

Google releases Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite for high-throughput, low-latency work at $0.30 per million input tokens and $2.50 per million output tokens, beating Gemini 3 Flash on SWE-Bench Pro and OSWorld-Verified.

Google releases Gemini 3.6 Flash, a cheaper and more token-efficient successor to 3.5 Flash that uses 17% fewer output tokens and lifts OSWorld-Verified computer use from 78.4% to 83%.

The 39-storey, 180-metre tower beside Central Station reached its full height at a topping-out ceremony, making it the world's tallest hybrid timber and steel building. Co-owned by Atlassian and the property group Dexus, it anchors Sydney's Tech Central precinct and is expected to be completed in 2027.

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, by 216 votes to 212, with seven Republicans voting against and six Democrats in favour amid the Iran war.

Nestlé's first-half organic growth reached 3.6% and volumes (RIG) improved to 1.8% in the second quarter, but net profit fell 31.4% to CHF 3.5 billion on restructuring and a CHF 1.3 billion write-down of businesses it is selling. It kept its 3% to 4% growth guidance for 2026.

RTX reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $24.7 billion, up 14%, adjusted earnings of $1.89 a share and a $289 billion backlog, and raised its 2026 outlook for sales, earnings and free cash flow.