Back to Basics: 14 Risk Oversight Rules You Know (But May Be Ignoring)
Jim DeLoach’s article revisits 14 timeless risk‑oversight principles, urging leaders to refresh them with today’s digital capabilities. He stresses that avoiding risk is itself a risk, and that AI, machine learning, and real‑time data can dramatically improve early‑warning systems. The piece links risk management to strategy, culture, third‑party exposure, and scenario planning, highlighting how rapid technological change demands vigilant, anticipatory governance. DeLoach promises a follow‑up with additional, less‑known tenets, underscoring the ongoing evolution of risk oversight.

Deepdub Strikes Love TV Channels Deal to Localise Cineflix Factual for European FAST
Deepdub has teamed up with Love TV Channels to bring AI‑driven dubbing to free ad‑supported streaming (FAST) services across Europe. The partnership will localise Cineflix Rights factual titles into Castilian Spanish, Italian and French, targeting Love TV’s 25 million monthly viewers....

The First Cars Bold Enough to Drive Themselves
The quest for driverless cars began over a century ago, when Leonardo Torres Quevedo’s 1904 Telekino remotely steered a three‑wheeled vehicle. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s American inventors demonstrated radio‑controlled cars, and General Motors showcased infrastructure‑based autonomy at the 1939 World’s...
Institutional Familiarity & Product-Specific Knowledge Keys for Health Systems Selecting Managed IT Services Partners, KLAS Finds
A February 2026 KLAS Research analysis of 19 health‑system IT outsourcing decisions found pre‑existing vendor relationships to be the top driver of managed‑IT services selection, eclipsing cost, expertise and credibility. The study identified five firms—CereCore, HCTec, Nordic, Impact Advisors and CTG—as...

€2.6m Research Ireland Funding to Develop Breakthrough Tech in Renewable Gas and Energy Innovation
The Irish government, via Minister James Lawless, has allocated €2.6 million in phased funding to five research consortia tackling renewable gas production, energy‑system integration, and AI‑enabled gas‑network diagnostics. The Research Ireland‑Gas Networks Ireland Innovation Challenge pairs universities with industry experts to...

Kubernetes as AI’s Operating System: 1.35 Release Signals
Kubernetes 1.35, nicknamed “Timbernetes,” rolls out key features aimed at AI/ML workloads. It introduces workload‑aware scheduling (alpha) with gang‑scheduling primitives, graduates in‑place pod resizing to stable, and makes KYAML the default kubectl output format. Dynamic Resource Allocation remains enabled, improving...

Will AI Eventually De-Skill Doctors? The Evidence Is Trickling In
New research indicates that routine AI assistance can erode physicians' clinical instincts, a phenomenon termed de‑skilling. A 2025 Lancet study found endoscopists' adenoma detection rates dropped from 29% to 22% after regular AI use, suggesting skill decay in non‑AI procedures....

How AI Search Is Reshaping Visibility: From Rankings to Mentions
In this episode, host Jordan Cooney and Otterly AI CEO Thomas Paham discuss how AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini are rendering traditional SEO metrics—rankings and clicks—obsolete, with the majority of queries now resulting in zero clicks. Thomas...

Decathlon Launches New Version of Rockrider E-ACTV 500 Hybrid E-Bike
Decathlon has introduced a new Peach Orange colourway for its Rockrider E‑ACTV 500 hybrid e‑bike, now available in France, the Netherlands and Spain. The bike retains its €1,999.99 price point, while older colour options in Spain have been discounted to €1,799.99....

How Exposed Endpoints Increase Risk Across LLM Infrastructure
Enterprises deploying private Large Language Models are rapidly adding inference APIs, model‑management dashboards, and tool‑calling endpoints. Each new endpoint widens the attack surface, especially when permissions are excessive and credentials remain static. Exposed endpoints let attackers hijack non‑human identities, enabling...
We Can Build Cities on the Moon�but Who Will Govern Them?
SpaceX has shifted its lunar strategy, announcing plans to build a self‑sustaining city and orbital AI data centers on the Moon within a decade. The move intensifies competition with China, which targets a crewed landing by 2030, prompting the United...
When Iran Took the Internet Hostage, Elon Musk Held the Keys
In early 2026 Iranian protests triggered a sweeping internet shutdown, but smuggled Starlink terminals let activists maintain contact with the outside world. The satellite service enabled images and messages to bypass state jamming, turning a near‑total blackout into a contested...
Developer Dumps 166-Turbine Wind Project Proposed for Queensland’s Whitsunday Region
Renewable Energy Partners (REP) has cancelled its 900 MW Proserpine wind project in Queensland’s Whitsunday region, which would have featured 166 turbines and a 100 MW, four‑hour battery. The development had reached the penultimate stage of federal EPBC assessment but was stalled...
AI and Army Astronauts: A Judge Advocate's Solution to Protecting the Soldier-Astronaut
The article proposes using federated learning (FL) to protect soldier‑astronaut health data while delivering AI‑driven medical support on lunar and Mars missions. Recent Crew‑11 evacuation highlighted the limits of Earth‑based medical assistance and the bandwidth constraints of deep‑space communication. FL...

Exclusive: Practo In Talks To Raise $100 Mn In Pre-IPO Round
Practo is in advanced talks to raise between $100 million and $125 million in a pre‑IPO round that will combine equity and debt, led by a global private‑equity firm and joined by existing backers. The financing values the health‑tech platform at roughly...

Eurogate and Embotech Launch Second Autonomous Terminal Tractor Pilot in Hamburg
Eurogate and Embotech have launched a second autonomous terminal tractor pilot at the Hamburg marine terminal, moving containers between the railway and quay. The six‑month trial shifts focus from technical feasibility, proven in Wilhelmshaven, to operational performance metrics such as...

Renewed Sense of Confidence Feeds Through Into eBay Q4 2025 Earnings
eBay reported a full‑year GMV of roughly $80 billion, up 6% globally and nearly 10% in the United States, marking a return to double‑digit growth. Focus categories such as fashion and refurbished tech drove over 12% GMV expansion and now account...

Walmart and UK Grocers Report Parallel Q4 Strength Despite Differing Retail Landscapes
Walmart posted a 5.6% revenue increase and a 10.8% rise in operating income for Q4 FY26, driven by a 27% jump in U.S. e‑commerce and 24% global digital sales growth. The retailer also saw advertising revenue surge 37%, with Walmart...

Home Affairs to Move All Visa Processing Online
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs will close all visa desks abroad, routing every application through its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) platform. The rollout, slated for completion by 2029, will extend from tourist visas to study, work and other categories,...

Redefining BESS Bankability in 2026: From Installed Capacity to Operational Performance
European battery‑storage projects are moving beyond headline megawatt figures toward proven operational performance. Lenders and investors now demand transparent, audited revenue data from live assets rather than relying on contracted capacity alone. Optimisation platforms, such as Enspired’s, are becoming the...
Fortescue’s Green Iron Bet in a €300 per Tonne Iron World
Fortescue Metals Group is moving its low‑temperature, hydrogen‑free electrochemical iron process from the laboratory to a pilot plant in the Pilbara. The technology reduces iron ore directly in an alkaline slurry using electricity, allowing continuous production of metallic iron from...

Best Places to Work Certification Recognizes Asia-Pacific Organizations for Workplace Excellence
The Best Places to Work Certification Program has honored 15 Asia‑Pacific companies for exemplary workplace culture, strong employee engagement, and innovative HR practices. The assessment focuses on leadership effectiveness, employee experience, and overall culture, highlighting firms that make employees feel...
The Industry’s Creative Confidence Is Under Attack. Here’s How We Fight Back
AI's rapid adoption is eroding creative professionals' confidence, as algorithms increasingly generate visual and textual content. However, the article argues that uniquely human traits—vulnerability, intuition, and emotional nuance—remain irreplaceable drivers of breakthrough ideas. It suggests that creatives should leverage AI...
Aging B Cells Are Harmful to Immune Function
Researchers discovered that age‑associated B cells (ABCs) actively impair immune function in older mice. Permanent genetic ablation of B cells reduced CD4 T‑cell aging, restored naive T‑cell pools, and prevented T‑cell receptor clonal restriction. The study identified B‑cell intrinsic insulin‑receptor...

Labour MP Warns UK Exposed to Subsea Cable Threat
Labour MP Graeme Downie warned that the UK is dangerously exposed to disruption of its undersea cable network. He cited the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, noting that about 98% of internet traffic travels through these cables, making...
State’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program Hits 139 Installs, 23 MWh of Storage
Victoria’s Labor government’s 100 Neighbourhood Batteries Program has now installed 139 battery units, delivering 23 MWh of storage across 60 local government areas. The latest installation at Truganina Community Centre will save roughly $20,000 annually for the facility. The rollout supports...
Waaree, ZFI Sign 2.5 MW Electrolyser-as-a-Service Agreement; Inks MoU for 50 MW Green Hydrogen Expansion
Waaree Clean Energy Solutions and Zero Footprint Industries have signed an electrolyser‑as‑a‑service agreement for a 2.5 MW alkaline unit in Uttar Pradesh, with Waaree handling design, installation, ownership and operation for 15 years. The system, built at Waaree’s Gujarat plant, will generate...

VC10X - The Consumer AI Opportunity Nobody Is Chasing Ft. Ankur Sethi, Founder, Winner Capital
In this episode, Ankur Sethi, founder of Winner Capital, explains why he believes consumer AI is the present, not the future, and why it remains vastly underfunded compared to enterprise SaaS. He highlights the democratization of large language models that...
OMG as a Marker of Resiliency to Neurodegenerative Processes
Researchers identified oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein (OMG) in blood as a marker inversely associated with cortical amyloid‑β deposition and neurodegeneration. Large‑scale plasma proteomics across more than a dozen cohorts showed lower OMG levels in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias, and...

Ukraine Says Cyberattacks on Energy Grid Now Used to Guide Missile Strikes
Russian cyber actors targeting Ukraine’s energy grid have shifted from causing immediate outages to gathering intelligence that guides missile strikes. By mapping facilities, tracking repair crews, and monitoring recovery rates, they provide real‑time data that improves strike accuracy. The number...

Cybersecurity Is the New Food Safety: How Restaurants Can Protect Their Digital Kitchens
Restaurants are evolving into digital ecosystems, relying on cloud POS, loyalty apps, and third‑party delivery platforms. This shift creates a broader attack surface, making cybersecurity as vital as food safety for protecting brand trust. Leaders are adopting defense‑in‑depth strategies, unified...

STAT+: Gilead to Buy Arcellx in Nearly $8B Deal
Gilead Sciences announced a $7.8 billion acquisition of Arcellx, pricing the deal at $115 per share—a 79% premium to the prior close. The agreement includes an additional $5 per share contingent on future sales milestones. Central to the transaction is anito‑cel,...

GSMA Launches Innovation Fund to Accelerate Green Transition Through Mobile Technology
The GSMA has launched a global Innovation Fund offering £100,000‑£200,000 grants to small and growing enterprises that use mobile and digital technologies to accelerate the green transition in low‑ and middle‑income countries. The fund targets solutions that expand clean‑energy access,...
Red Hat Releases Tuned 2.27 For Adaptively Tuning Linux To Different Workloads
Red Hat has released Tuned 2.27, the latest version of its open‑source tuning framework for Linux. The update adds CPU partitioning autodetection, a systemd workaround, and enables CPU boost in performance profiles. It also introduces OpenShift‑specific TCP optimizations, forces SAP HANA latency...

SEO Fundamental: Google Explains Why It May Not Use A Sitemap via @Sejournal, @Martinibuster
Google’s John Mueller clarified why a technically valid sitemap can still show a fetch error in Search Console. He explained that if Google isn’t convinced the site offers new, important content, it may ignore the sitemap altogether. The Reddit user’s...

Silex SX-SDMAX6E Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth LE Module Features NXP IW623 SoC, Comes in M.2 or LGA Package
NXP and Silex Technology have released the SX‑SDMAX6E module, embedding the IW623 tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.x radios for industrial IoT. The module ships in a 44‑pin LGA package and an M.2 2230 Key‑E card, supporting SDIO for Wi‑Fi and UART for Bluetooth....
Skip Semantic Layer Early; Use Native Metrics First
Controversial opinion: don't start with a semantic layer. A semantic layer makes sense when: - You have multiple consumers (BI, notebooks, apps) - KPIs are defined inconsistently across teams - You need a universal API for metrics If you're early stage with one BI tool,...
Top Recruiting Trends Unveiled in Issue 256 of This Week, In Recruiting
Check out the latest article in my newsletter: This Week, In Recruiting - Issue 256 https://t.co/XcJqoF4avU

LaunderPay POS Solution Integrates Epson Thermal Receipt Printers
Epson announced that its m‑Series thermal receipt printers are now embedded in LaunderPay's all‑in‑one laundry POS platform, targeting wash‑and‑fold, delivery and dry‑cleaning operators. The integration delivers compact, high‑performance printing for receipts and bag tags while offering customizable receipt length to...
General Atomics Names Fighter Drone “Dark Merlin”
Dark Merlin Is Now General Atomics’ YFQ-42A ‘Fighter Drone’s’ Nickname Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks. https://t.co/H0oZhFL1j9
Critical Thinking Must Outpace AI in Healthcare
Jan Herzhoff, president of global health businesses at Elsevier, emphasized the importance of critical thinking over sole reliance on AI to prevent de-skilling in healthcare at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. https://t.co/hexOguFdCt #AI #Elsevier #health #India

NotebookLM for Lawyers: A Small Hammer for Big Document Problems
Google’s NotebookLM, an AI‑powered private notebook, lets lawyers upload up to 300 documents per notebook and query them with citation‑backed answers. The tool excels at digesting litigation files, clustering discovery material, and generating timelines, briefs, and cross‑examination outlines without pulling...

How FDA's Action Against Non-FDA-Approved GLP-1 Products Affects the Competitive Landscape
Jay Bregman, CEO of Andel, says the FDA’s pending crackdown on non‑FDA‑approved GLP‑1 compounds is long overdue and will target the burgeoning market of compounded semaglutide. He estimates roughly 1.5 million patients currently rely on these unapproved products, a figure he...
Killing Clusters & Orchestrating Chaos with Colt McNealy | Ep. 20
In this episode Tim Berglund talks with Colt McNealy, founder and CEO of Little Horse, about building a Kafka‑based platform for orchestrating microservice workflows and AI agents. Colt describes how his early experience debugging monolithic code with GDB contrasted with...
Why National Unmanned Aircraft System Policy Must Lead with Integration – Not Interception
The United States faces a pivotal shift in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) policy, urging a move from a counter‑UAS‑first narrative to an integration‑first strategy. Lawful drone operations must become visible through Remote ID, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and public education,...

Korean-Dutch Partnership Pursuing Hydrogen Retrofit for Feeder Vessel
South Korean firm Vinssen and Dutch engineering company MANA have signed an MOU to develop a hydrogen fuel‑cell retrofit for an 800 TEU feeder vessel operating in the Baltic and Northern Europe. The partnership will first conduct a technical feasibility study...
Are Solid State Batteries Finally Here?
Donut Lab has engaged Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre to independently measure the performance and key characteristics of its solid‑state battery prototype. VTT will conduct the tests, document procedures, and publish full reports alongside detailed video walkthroughs. The results are...

Ransomware Gangs Advancing Moscow’s Geopolitical Aims, Romanian Cyber Chief Warns
Romanian officials say recent ransomware attacks on the country’s water agency, oil pipeline operator and coal‑based power producer were part of a coordinated Russian hybrid operation. Groups such as Qilin and Gentlemen, which speak Russian, claimed responsibility, linking the attacks...

UK Government-Backed Cyber Security Programme Alumni Raise £47.4m in Follow-On Investment
Innovate UK’s Cyber Security Academic Startup Accelerator (CyberASAP) alumni have attracted £47.4 million in post‑programme funding over the past nine years, with private capital accounting for 68% of that amount. The accelerator, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,...
From HPC Experiments to a Movement: The Rise of SimOps in HPC
In 2012 the UberCloud team launched a public call for engineers to test real‑world simulations on remote HPC resources, sparking a decade‑long series of cloud‑based experiments. Early case studies showed modest success rates, but the 2015 introduction of purpose‑built HPC...