News•Jan 26, 2026
Digital Wallets vs Traditional Payments: Which Drives Faster Checkouts?
UK payment habits in 2026 show digital wallets now used by 57% of adults, overtaking cash for everyday purchases. Contactless and mobile payments account for over half of in‑store card transactions, delivering faster checkout through biometric and tokenised authentication. Traditional methods—debit/credit cards, bank transfers, cash—still dominate due to broad acceptance and regulatory trust, though they involve more steps. Faster checkout improves consumer confidence and boosts merchant conversion rates.
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 26, 2026
Finby Signs up for Wero
Finby, a European payment service provider and acquirer, has entered a partnership with the European Payments Initiative (EPI) to support its upcoming pan‑European digital wallet, Wero. The wallet already counts more than 48 million users and aims to enable fast, secure...
By Finextra
News•Jan 26, 2026
STAMP Raises €4M in Funding
Fintech company STAMP announced a €4 million funding round led by Dozen, with participation from EBISU Digital and FC Barcelona’s Barça Innovation Hub, including footballer Thibaut Courtois as an investor. The capital will accelerate the firm’s expansion across Europe, enhance its...
By FinSMEs
News•Jan 26, 2026
Barclays and FactSet Enter a Multiyear Strategic Agreement
Barclays announced a multiyear strategic agreement with FactSet to deepen its market‑data capabilities. FactSet will supply Barclays with its full suite of analytics, data, and technology solutions, enabling more data‑driven products for the bank’s global clients. The partnership also places...
By Finextra
News•Jan 26, 2026
ResiQuant and Skyway Team up for Smarter Catastrophe Underwriting
Skyway Underwriters has partnered with ResiQuant to modernize underwriting of Florida’s coastal wind risk, deploying ResiQuant’s structural risk intelligence across its apartment and assisted‑living programs. The integration blends automated workflows with engineering‑level data, enabling building‑specific risk scores while maintaining underwriting...
By Fintech Global
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Fractional Execs: Diagnose, Design, Align, Not Just Execute
Most founders hire a fractional executive for the wrong reason. They want: • Faster execution • More output • Someone to “just run marketing” That’s not what a good fractional does. A real fractional leader: – Diagnoses before executing – Designs systems, not tactics – Aligns decisions across teams –...
By Krista Mollion
News•Jan 26, 2026
Nexi Joins Agentic Commerce Alliance
Nexi Group announced its membership in the Agentic Commerce Alliance, a global initiative focused on establishing open standards for autonomous, AI‑driven commerce. The alliance aims to create vendor‑neutral protocols that enable agents to operate securely and interoperably across platforms. Nexi...
By Finextra
News•Jan 26, 2026
XTI Aerospace to Host Town Hall Highlighting Strategic Inflection Point Following the Drone Nerds Acquisition
XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq:XTIA) will hold an investor town hall on February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST to outline its post‑acquisition strategy after buying Drone Nerds in November 2025. Management will detail how Drone Nerds’ UAS platform and customer base give XTI clearer revenue visibility...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 26, 2026
Iplicit Appoints VP Finance
Iplicit, the UK‑focused cloud accounting SaaS, has promoted Andy Jackson to Vice President of Finance after two years as Financial Controller. Jackson brings 27 years of finance leadership, including extensive fast‑growth SaaS experience, to support CFO Rob Steele as the...
By Finextra
News•Jan 26, 2026
Mea Platform Partners with Moonrock to Power AI-Led MGA Operations
mea Platform and Moonrock Insurance have partnered to embed mea Operations, an AI‑first operating platform, across Moonrock’s MGA business. The integration will automate core workflows—including submission intake, data ingestion, claims handling and finance—enabling faster, more consistent processing. By replacing legacy...
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 26, 2026
Granzyme B-Mimic Nanozyme Targets Cancer Cells
Researchers have engineered a granzyme B‑mimic nanozyme that selectively attacks cancer cells by replicating the proteolytic activity of the immune‑system enzyme granzyme B. Laboratory tests show the nanozyme cleaves tumor‑specific membrane proteins, triggering apoptosis while sparing healthy tissue. In mouse...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 26, 2026
F5 Strengthens, Scales & Sustains AI Security With Integrated Runtime Protection
In this episode Adrian Bridgwater discusses F5’s new AI security offerings—AI Guardrails and AI Red Team—designed to protect enterprise AI models throughout their lifecycle. The Guardrails provide both out‑of‑the‑box and custom‑built runtime protections that enforce policies, prevent data leaks, and...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 26, 2026
Scanifly and IronRidge Integrate Drone-Based PV Design with Racking Layouts
Scanifly has launched a direct API integration with IronRidge, linking its drone‑derived PV layout data to IronRidge’s Design Assistant. The connection automatically transfers panel placements into the racking and bill‑of‑materials (BOM) workflow, removing the need for manual data entry. Contractors...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 26, 2026
Synthesia Hits $4B Valuation, Lets Employees Cash Out
British AI startup Synthesia closed a $200 million Series E round, lifting its valuation to $4 billion, up from $2.1 billion a year earlier. The funding, led by GV and backed by existing investors, coincides with the company surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Jan 26, 2026
Microsoft Entra ID Will Auto-Enable Passkey Profiles, Synced Passkeys
Microsoft Entra ID will automatically enable passkey profiles and add synced passkey support starting March 2026. The update moves passkey profiles to general availability and introduces a new passkeyType property that lets admins choose device‑bound, synced, or both types of passkeys....
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 26, 2026
Conversation with… People in Retail Awards Judge Giles Smith
Former Selfridges digital head Giles Smith discusses his return as a judge for the People in Retail Awards. He emphasizes the importance of celebrating frontline employees and unsung innovators rather than solely focusing on commercial metrics. Smith, now a technology...
By The Retail Bulletin
Blog•Jan 26, 2026
Two-Faced Nanoparticles Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs
Researchers at the University of Osaka have engineered amphiphilic Janus nanoparticles that physically breach the outer membrane of drug‑resistant Gram‑negative bacteria. By creating pores, these two‑faced particles enable conventional antibiotics to enter cells and kill pathogens such as Escherichia coli...
By Nanowerk
News•Jan 26, 2026
Streamlining ACMG Variant Classifications with BIAS-2015
The study by Eisenhart, Brickey and Nadon introduces BIAS‑2015 v2.1.1, a machine‑learning algorithm designed to automate ACMG variant classifications. Benchmarking against the FDA‑approved eRepo dataset shows the tool achieves accuracy comparable to the gold‑standard reference. By learning from previously classified variants,...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 26, 2026
Ready for Launch: The 2nd Philippine Can Satellite and Rocket Competition Takes Off
The second Philippine Can Satellite and Rocket Competition (PCSRC 2026) is now open for student teams across the Philippines. Organized by Indiana Aerospace University, the contest guides participants through the full aerospace mission lifecycle, from concept to post‑flight analysis. The final...
By New Space Economy
News•Jan 26, 2026
Long-Term Crop Diversity Boosts Profit, Biodiversity, Ecosystems
A recent study finds that farms practicing long‑term crop diversity see higher profit margins, increased biodiversity, and stronger ecosystem services. Over a decade, diversified rotations reduced input costs by up to 15% while boosting yields of staple crops. Soil health...
By Bioengineer.org
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Stop Talking, Start Building AI Solutions
There’s an AI GTM startup I really like the founders of, they’ve been asking us for 6+ months to try them. I appreciate the emails, calls, DMs, etc. And the endless offers to “get on the phone” to see a demo. But...
By Jason Lemkin
News•Jan 26, 2026
Inside Microsoft’s Veteran-to-Tech Workforce Pipeline
Microsoft’s Military Affairs team has expanded the Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) into a nationwide veteran‑to‑tech pipeline, graduating more than 4,000 service members since its 2013 pilot. The program now offers three core learning paths—cloud development, cloud administration, and cybersecurity...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 26, 2026
Exploring Incentives for Buprenorphine Treatment in Family Medicine
The article examines emerging financial and regulatory incentives aimed at expanding buprenorphine prescribing within family medicine practices. It highlights federal grant programs, revised reimbursement structures, and streamlined waiver processes that lower barriers for primary‑care clinicians. The piece also discusses how...
By Bioengineer.org
Social•Jan 26, 2026
AI-Driven Matching Boosts Precise, Meaningful Mentor Connections
This year we made a promise to our mentors: we would figure out what coaching looks like *with* AI, not treat AI as something to fear or resist. At MentorCruise , we focus on the moments where context, judgment, and lived...
By Dominic Monn
News•Jan 26, 2026
Firewalla Outlines a Zero Trust Approach to Fixing Flat Home Networks
Firewalla introduced a zero‑trust, microsegmentation approach that lets homeowners modernize large, flat Wi‑Fi networks without renumbering IP addresses or reconfiguring devices. Using the AP7 and Orange appliances, users can keep existing SSIDs while automatically isolating legacy IoT, newer smart devices,...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 26, 2026
New Phishing Attack Exploits Vercel to Host and Deliver Remote Access Malware
A sophisticated phishing campaign has been leveraging Vercel's *.vercel.app subdomains since November 2025 to deliver remote‑access malware. The attackers disguise malicious pages as invoice portals or document viewers, then conditionally serve a signed GoTo Resolve installer after fingerprinting the victim’s browser....
By GBHackers On Security
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Genesis: Open Physics Platform for General-Purpose Robotics AI
A generative world for general-purpose robotics & embodied AI learning. Genesis is a physics platform designed for general-purpose Robotics/Embodied AI/Physical AI applications. 📍GitHub: https://lnkd.in/dEB_9zxC ——- Weekly robotics and AI insights. Subscribe free: scalingdeep.tech
By Ilir Aliu
News•Jan 26, 2026
SportsShoes.com to Open Flagship Experiential Store in Shoreditch
SportsShoes.com will launch its flagship experiential store, House of SportsShoes, on Shoreditch High Street in early March. The 5,000‑square‑foot venue blends digital‑first retail with a “no bags, no hassle” model, allowing shoppers to try over 100 running shoes and complete...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 26, 2026
Beauty Bay Appoints Advisors to Undertake Strategic Review
UK‑based online beauty retailer Beauty Bay has engaged advisory firm Interpath to conduct a strategic review. The review aims to explore fresh capital options, including attracting an investment partner or pursuing a sale. Sources say the process to secure new...
By The Retail Bulletin
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Quantum Combs Extended to Continuous‑time Field Limit
Formalising an operational continuum limit of quantum combs Quantum combs or quantum process tensors naturally capture multitime processes in quantum mechanics. We bring such combs to the continuum limit, capturing quantum fields. https://t.co/Kof534d3He Concretely, quantum #combs are powerful conceptual tools for capturing multi-time...
By Jens Eisert
Social•Jan 26, 2026
ESA, EU Launch Four In‑Orbit Demo Constellation Tests
.@ESA and @defis_eu prepare 4 in-orbit demos for future intel/recon constellation while hoping for additional support from EU defense ministries. Interoperability & pooling/sharing of national, EU imagery sources a priority. 'Night optical vision' too. https://t.co/VRQei3QKmB https://t.co/HhW1asKvoo
By Peter B. de Selding
News•Jan 26, 2026
Researchers Use Agricultural Waste to Produce Graphene
Australian researchers at James Cook University and Flinders University have demonstrated a sustainable route to graphene by converting woody‑derived nanocellulose into bio‑char and then exfoliating it in a vortex fluidic device (VFD) using only water. The process operates at 500‑800 °C,...
By Graphene-Info
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Future Oranges May Come with Built‑in Biodegradable Packaging
One day in the future our plant scientists will engineer oranges to have their own biodegradable packaging. Until then… https://t.co/IpqaTyuiJN
By Tom Ellis
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Data Beats Confidence: Test Everything, Scale Fast
I've run 300+ ad campaigns. Here's the pattern: Campaigns I thought would 'crush' died day 2. Campaigns I 'threw together' scaled to 6 figures. Your confidence doesn't matter. The data does. Test everything. Trust nothing.
By Kamil Sattar
News•Jan 26, 2026
French Connection Announces New US Licensing Partnership
French Connection Group has signed a long‑term licensing agreement with G‑III Apparel Group to develop and distribute its menswear, womenswear and accessories across North America, effective 1 February 2026. The partnership leverages G‑III’s design, sourcing and distribution capabilities and its established retail...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 26, 2026
Mobility Fintech GoCab Closes $45m Funding to Expand Drive-To-Own Model
GoCab, a London‑based mobility fintech, closed $45 million in funding – $15 million seed equity and $30 million debt – led by E3 Capital and Janngo VC. The company provides a drive‑to‑own vehicle financing model for gig‑economy drivers and offers add‑on BNPL products,...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 26, 2026
NEO PAY and Wio Bank Join Forces to Streamline SME Financing in the UAE
UAE payment provider NEO PAY has teamed up with digital bank Wio Bank PJSC to launch a point‑of‑sale (PoS) lending product for small and medium‑sized enterprises. The solution taps real‑time sales data from merchants’ PoS terminals to deliver fast working‑capital...
By The Fintech Times
News•Jan 26, 2026
AI Systems Could Use Met Office and National Archives Data Under UK Plans
The UK government is funding pilots that let AI systems tap into Met Office climate data and legal records from the National Archives. A broader initiative will license digitised content from cultural institutions through a new creative content exchange marketplace....
By The Guardian AI
News•Jan 26, 2026
Brakeman: Open-Source Vulnerability Scanner for Ruby on Rails Applications
Brakeman is an open‑source static analysis scanner that inspects Ruby on Rails codebases for security flaws without executing the application. It evaluates controllers, models, views, templates, and dependency versions, flagging injection, XSS, unsafe redirects, and authentication weaknesses. The tool integrates...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 26, 2026
Starfighters Completes Key Wind Tunnel Campaign for STARLAUNCH 1 Air Launch Vehicle
Starfighters Space Inc has completed a dedicated wind‑tunnel campaign for its STARLAUNCH 1 air‑launched sub‑orbital rocket, confirming clean separation from its supersonic carrier aircraft at both subsonic (Mach 0.85) and supersonic (Mach 1.3) conditions. Ten test runs demonstrated forces and moments consistent with...
By SpaceDaily
News•Jan 26, 2026
China Prepares Offshore Test Base for Reusable Liquid Rocket Launches
China is constructing its first offshore platform dedicated to testing, launching and recovering reusable liquid‑propellant rockets at Haiyang, Shandong. The artificial island, three kilometres from shore, targets early‑February 2026 trial operations, featuring a hydraulic erector and a 17‑metre‑deep flame trench....
By SpaceDaily
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Banks Must Drive Ongoing Activity, Not Just Ownership
Account ownership is not enough. Banks must design propositions that encourage ongoing activity while building sustainable revenue models. Download the report for free: https://t.co/0wah7wPuXN https://t.co/kupkgsdHhe
By Jim Marous
News•Jan 26, 2026
Smart Office Ecosystems: Designing Tech That Supports Focus and Energy
Smart office ecosystems use adaptive lighting, climate control, acoustic zoning, and integrated digital tools to cut distractions and sustain energy for SaaS teams. By making the physical environment respond to occupancy and daylight, these systems keep eyes comfortable, temperatures stable,...
By SaaS Mag
News•Jan 26, 2026
ClearScore Enters Mortgage Market with Acquisition of Acre Platforms
ClearScore, the UK fintech known for free credit‑score checks, announced its entry into the residential mortgage market by acquiring Acre Platforms. The undisclosed deal equips ClearScore with Acre’s underwriting engine and cloud‑native loan‑origination system, enabling instant mortgage offers after a...
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Jan 26, 2026
N Brown Group Chief Customer Operations Officer Leaves the Business
N Brown Group’s chief customer operations officer, Clare Empson, announced her departure after two years in the role. Empson, who previously spent 24 years at Ted Baker, oversaw the launch of a new distribution centre and an enterprise‑wide efficiency system during her tenure. Her...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 26, 2026
Stress Effects on Learning and Memory in Cichlids
Recent laboratory studies reveal that acute and chronic stress markedly diminish learning speed and memory retention in several cichlid species. Researchers measured cortisol spikes and employed maze navigation and color‑association tasks, finding up to a 40% performance drop under stress....
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 26, 2026
LncRNA PVT1 Influences Endothelial Function in DVT
Researchers have identified the long non‑coding RNA PVT1 as a key regulator of endothelial function in deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In patient‑derived vein samples, PVT1 expression is markedly elevated, correlating with reduced nitric oxide bioavailability and heightened inflammatory signaling. In...
By Bioengineer.org
Blog•Jan 26, 2026
How To Develop and Market Your Product Range
The episode explains what a product range is and how small e‑commerce businesses can strategically develop and market it. It outlines steps for aligning a range with brand goals, audience needs, and operational capacity, while weighing the pros and cons...
By eCommerce Fastlane
News•Jan 26, 2026
Environmental Exposome’s Role in Heart Failure Risk
A new nationwide study finds that cumulative environmental exposures—collectively known as the exposome—significantly raise the risk of heart failure. By integrating air‑pollution data, chemical toxin records, and lifestyle factors with electronic health records of over 1.2 million patients, researchers quantified a...
By Bioengineer.org
Social•Jan 26, 2026
Two‑pane Design Predates Claude, Still Holds Strong
i was cleaning my office and found this sketch from when I was building BabyFoxAGI (6th iteration) back in Sept 2023 the two pane approach was 6 months before Claude artifacts, and I think this general pattern is still pretty solid...
By Yohei Nakajima