News•Jan 23, 2026
Elastic Agent Builder Expands How Developers Build Production-Ready AI Agents
Elastic has launched the general availability of Agent Builder, a platform that lets developers create secure, context‑driven AI agents in minutes by leveraging Elasticsearch’s unified search and analytics capabilities. The offering includes native data preparation, retrieval, ranking, custom tools, conversational interfaces, and built‑in observability, and it integrates with Microsoft Foundry, Arcade.dev, and LlamaIndex for enhanced knowledge sourcing and tool access. In parallel, Elastic introduced a tech‑preview of Elastic Workflows, which adds rule‑based orchestration so agents can reliably execute actions across internal and external systems. The solution is model‑agnostic and works with major cloud‑based model‑as‑a‑service providers.
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 23, 2026
UK CFOs Facing ‘Automation Deficit’ as Fragmented Systems Stall Progress
Corpay’s new research of 150 UK CFOs uncovers an "automation deficit" – while 99% plan to automate finance by 2025, fragmented legacy systems stall progress. Integration challenges top the list, cited by 47% of respondents, followed by resistance to change...
By The Fintech Times
Social•Jan 23, 2026
AI Demands Ethical Curiosity: Not Every Question Deserves an Answer
AI challenges us to balance curiosity with conscience, because not every question worth asking deserves an answer
By Iain Brown
News•Jan 23, 2026
NASA’s Antarctic Balloon Fleet Hits Record Heights in the Search for Dark Matter
NASA’s Antarctic balloon program completed its latest long‑duration campaign, deploying four zero‑pressure balloons that floated above 100,000 feet for up to 25 days. The flagship flight focused on detecting rare antimatter particles that could signal dark‑matter interactions, while a companion balloon...
By Orbital Today
News•Jan 23, 2026
Can PPAs Help Data Centers Navigate the Energy Crisis?
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have long helped data‑center operators meet sustainability targets, but rising grid constraints are prompting a reassessment of their role. As AI workloads drive higher electricity demand, PPAs can provide fixed‑price, volume‑guaranteed contracts that may grant priority...
By Data Center Knowledge
News•Jan 23, 2026
Cobalt Achieves CSA AI Trustworthy Pledge
Cobalt, a pioneer of Penetration Testing as a Service, has earned the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) AI Trustworthy Pledge by completing the STAR Level 1 CAIQ Self‑Assessment based on version 4.0.3. The certification aligns Cobalt’s practices with the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix,...
By AI-TechPark
News•Jan 23, 2026
Top Reasons Why Fintech Companies Struggle to Succeed in the Competitive Digital Landscape
Fintech firms face mounting obstacles that impede growth in an increasingly crowded digital arena. Tight regulatory regimes, persistent cash‑flow constraints for SME clients, and fierce competition for talent and technology stack integration are among the primary culprits. Recent moves—Qonto’s credit‑card...
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Jan 23, 2026
Ring Now Lets Users Verify Whether Videos Have Been Altered
Ring has launched Ring Verify, a built‑in authenticity feature that embeds a digital security seal in every video recorded after December 2025. The seal automatically breaks if the footage is trimmed, re‑encoded, or otherwise altered, and users can check verification status...
By Help Net Security
Blog•Jan 23, 2026
Wh Statistics Achieves Unified Framework with Λ, \K{appa} & Γ Parameters
Researchers at Harbin Institute of Technology introduced WH Statistics, a unified theoretical framework that incorporates three continuous parameters—λ for particle distinguishability, κ for exclusion weight, and γ for intrinsic symmetry. The model bridges Bose‑Einstein, Fermi‑Dirac, Maxwell‑Boltzmann and anyonic statistics, delivering...
By Quantum Zeitgeist
News•Jan 23, 2026
What Are Drive-By Download Attacks?
Drive‑by download attacks automatically install malware when a user visits a compromised website, requiring no clicks or consent. They exploit outdated browsers, plugins, or operating systems, often via malicious scripts, malvertising, or exploit kits. The resulting payloads range from trojans...
By Security Boulevard
Social•Jan 23, 2026
AI Poised to Add $4.4T, Reshape Jobs Worldwide
📊 AI is transforming business, education, healthcare, and the global economy at an unprecedented speed. But how big is the AI revolution really? In this video, I break down the most important AI facts, statistics, and trends that everyone needs to...
By Bernard Marr
Blog•Jan 23, 2026
How to Make Your Instagram Grid Aesthetic (2026 Playbook)
In this episode, Loieto Tugas explains why a cohesive Instagram grid is crucial for e‑commerce brands, linking visual consistency to stronger first impressions, brand trust, and higher engagement that can translate into sales. He outlines practical steps for creating a...
By eCommerce Fastlane
News•Jan 23, 2026
Ferroptosis in Cancer: Metabolism and Therapeutic Opportunities
Ferroptosis, an iron‑dependent form of regulated cell death, is gaining traction as a novel anticancer target. Recent research highlights how tumor metabolism—particularly iron overload and lipid peroxidation—creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited therapeutically. Agents that disrupt glutathione synthesis or block...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 23, 2026
Introducing V-Line Pro for DJI M400
sUAS News announced V‑Line Pro, a tethered system for the DJI M400 that draws power from the ground, dramatically extending flight time and enabling continuous payload operation. The solution is officially DJI‑approved and part of the DJI Ecosystem Partner program,...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 23, 2026
Scaling the China-Free Supply Chain: 2,500 NDAA WÅSP Drones to Be Built in Pennsylvania
Rift Dynamics announced a contract for 2,500 WÅSP One‑Way Attack drones from American Robotics/Ondas, to be manufactured on a new Pennsylvania line with Kitron Group USA. The drones are fully compatible with Nammo AS warheads, a capability co‑developed with the Norwegian...
By sUAS News
News•Jan 23, 2026
Breast Cancer’s Metabolic Weaknesses From Isozyme Loss
A recent study reveals that loss of specific metabolic isozymes creates exploitable weaknesses in breast cancer cells. Researchers identified that isozyme depletion disrupts glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, rendering tumors dependent on alternative pathways. Pre‑clinical models showed that targeting these compensatory...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 23, 2026
Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
Gen X, the 46‑61 age cohort, remains the highest‑spending group, averaging $96,941 in 2024. Rising inflation and living costs have forced 67% to trim grocery budgets and 52% to postpone major purchases such as cars or furniture. Financial strain is...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 23, 2026
Eight in 10 Small Businesses Want Credit and on Their Terms
A PYMNTS Intelligence survey of 514 U.S. small‑to‑medium business leaders shows that 83% are confident they will be approved for a new business credit card, shifting the market focus from basic access to product flexibility. More than half of card...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 23, 2026
Top 5 Trends that Will Drive Biopharma in the Next Decade with Tim Opler
Tim Opler, Managing Director at Stifel’s Global Healthcare Group, released his December 2025 Biopharma Market Update outlining five macro‑trends that will shape the industry over the next ten years. He highlights an accelerating M&A wave, the emergence of multi‑trillion‑dollar therapeutic markets...
By Labiotech.eu
Podcast•Jan 23, 2026•1h 11m
AI Partnerships, Ads in ChatGPT, and the "Most Amazing" Super Bowl Bet (516)
In this episode of *This Old Marketing*, Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose dissect three headline-grabbing AI developments: Apple and Google's multi‑year AI partnership, OpenAI’s plan to introduce ads into ChatGPT, and Salesforce’s bid to create the "most amazing" Super Bowl...
By This Old Marketing
News•Jan 23, 2026
Mendra Raises $82M in Series A Funding
Mendra, a San Francisco‑based biopharma focused on rare‑disease therapies, announced an $82 million Series A round. The financing was co‑led by OrbiMed, 8VC and 5AM Ventures, with Lux Capital and Wing VC also participating. The capital will fund the acquisition and development of...
By FinSMEs
News•Jan 23, 2026
Scientists Just Overturned a 100-Year-Old Rule of Chemistry, and the Results Are “Impossible”
UCLA chemists led by Neil Garg have overturned Bredt’s rule by synthesizing bridgehead carbon‑carbon double bonds in cage‑shaped molecules such as cubene and quadricyclene. The study shows these strained alkenes adopt a hyperpyramidalized, three‑dimensional geometry with bond orders around 1.5...
By ScienceDaily – Nanotechnology
News•Jan 23, 2026
Integrating Smartphone Apps in Alcohol Treatment: Clinician Insights
A recent study by Östh, Lundin and Wennberg surveyed clinicians on using smartphone app data in alcohol‑dependency treatment. The research found that practitioners value real‑time patient data for tailoring interventions and enhancing engagement, but cite technical glitches, privacy worries, and...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 23, 2026
Manage My Health Data Breach Sparks Warnings Over Impersonation and Phishing Attempts
Manage My Health, a New Zealand digital health portal, confirmed a breach that accessed documents in its My Health Documents feature, affecting over 120,000 patients. While live clinical systems remained untouched, fraudsters are now impersonating the service to send phishing and...
By The Cyber Express
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News•Jan 23, 2026
Square 9 Launches Readiness Checklist [How AI-Ready Are Your Document Processes?] To Operationalize AI for Growing Businesses
Square 9 Softworks introduced a 15‑minute readiness checklist titled “How AI‑Ready Are Your Document Processes?” to help growing businesses evaluate data quality, workflow prioritization, security, and change‑management prerequisites for AI adoption. The guide translates AI enthusiasm into concrete steps, offering...
By AiThority
News•Jan 23, 2026
Why Revenue Leakage Became a Finance Problem in 2026
Revenue leakage now costs 3‑7% of earned revenue each year, driven by the rise of subscription, usage‑based and hybrid pricing models. The loss originates from mismatches in contracts, usage data, and billing logic, not from weak demand. Finance teams are...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 23, 2026
Leidos, OpenAI Deploying AI to Transform Federal Operations
Leidos and OpenAI announced a partnership to embed OpenAI’s generative and agentic AI models into federal agency workflows, aligning with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 growth plan. The collaboration targets digital modernization, health services, national security, infrastructure and defense, promising secure, data‑protected...
By AiThority
News•Jan 23, 2026
The Memory Crunch Is Here. Modern Architectures Are the Way Out
AI-driven data centers are hitting a memory bottleneck as DRAM prices surge 170% year‑over‑year and DDR5 spot costs have tripled since late 2025. Traditional server designs that simply add more DIMMs can no longer keep pace because high‑capacity modules are...
By AiThority
News•Jan 23, 2026
FADEL Unveils FADEL AIVA™, Its AI Technology for Brand Compliance and Licensing Operations
FADEL introduced FADEL AIVA™, an AI platform that unifies generative, analytical, and predictive capabilities to automate brand compliance and licensing workflows. The solution embeds purpose‑built AI agents—such as a Reviewer Agent for product approvals and a Contract Ingestion Agent for...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 23, 2026
Someone Is Impersonating Me on Instagram — and Meta Doesn’t Give a Sh*t
Technology veteran Alan Shimel discovered an Instagram account impersonating him, using the handle shimel.alan, which quickly followed 85 of his contacts and received follow‑backs from ten. He reported the account through Meta’s built‑in AI‑driven reporting tool, only to receive an...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 23, 2026
SutiCLM Redefines Contract Management With AI-Powered Automation and Intelligence
SutiSoft launched SutiCLM, an AI‑driven contract lifecycle management platform that automates drafting, negotiation, approval, and storage. The solution uses generative summarization, clause suggestions, risk detection, and conversational AI to cut cycle times and lower compliance risk. Executives claim the tool...
By MarTech Series
Blog•Jan 23, 2026
The U.S. Consumer in 2026: Why Relevance, Not Reach, Is Driving Growth
The episode explains that U.S. consumer growth in 2026 will come from relevance, not reach, as eCommerce stabilizes and shoppers—especially Gen Z and Millennials—demand fast, personalized, cross‑device experiences while older buyers seek clarity and confidence. Mobile is now a baseline,...
By eCommerce Fastlane
News•Jan 23, 2026
Agileday Raises €6.4M to Scale AI Solutions for Professional Services
Finland‑based Agileday closed a €6.4 million Series A round, led by Newion and joined by Specialist VC, Vendep Capital, and Business Finland. The startup offers a people‑focused professional services automation (PSA) platform that merges talent management, resource allocation, timesheets and project financials...
By Tech.eu
News•Jan 23, 2026
Iboss Unveils AI-Powered SSPM Capability to Reduce SaaS Risk
iboss introduced an AI‑powered SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) capability within its Zero Trust SASE platform. The solution connects to SaaS apps via native APIs, continuously scanning configurations, permissions and data exposure. AI analysis prioritizes misconfigurations and risky sharing, presenting...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 23, 2026
Qure.ai Receives Grant From Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Qure.ai, a New York‑based AI diagnostics firm, secured a multimillion‑dollar grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The undisclosed funding will finance health‑equity projects, including an open‑source multimodal medical database and AI‑driven point‑of‑care ultrasound algorithms for early TB and pneumonia...
By FinSMEs
News•Jan 23, 2026
Novel Mouse Model for Gnaq p.R183Q Capillary Malformation
Researchers have introduced a genetically engineered mouse model carrying the Gnaq p.R183Q mutation, which replicates human capillary malformations. The model exhibits localized vascular ectasia, increased endothelial proliferation, and recapitulates the dermal phenotype seen in patients. Functional assays reveal hyperactive Gαq...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 23, 2026
How UK Accounting Firms Can Prepare for Busy Season With Automated Workflows
UK accounting firms are turning to workflow automation to tame the chaos of busy season. By automating client intake, document collection, and deadline alerts, firms reduce repetitive admin tasks and gain real‑time visibility into work progress. Smaller practices can adopt...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 23, 2026
This Guide Will Show You How to Create SAML Identity Management.
The guide walks CTOs and VPs of Engineering through building SAML‑based identity management for enterprise single sign‑on, covering claim design, certificate handling, and a step‑by‑step migration from ADFS. It explains how to configure assertions, secure metadata, and align SAML with...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 23, 2026
AI Tools for Business Made Simple for Solopreneurs and Small Teams
Halper is an AI‑powered communication and scheduling platform designed for solopreneurs and small teams. It operates inside Instagram Direct and WhatsApp, automatically reading voice messages, answering queries, and booking appointments without any setup. The tool consolidates multi‑channel conversations into a...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 23, 2026
ADIB Names Winners of UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge to Drive Digital Resilience
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced the three winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge—Corgea, Nothreat and DTEX Systems—selected from more than 50 global applicants. The competition, run with the UAE Cyber Security Council and DIFC Innovation Hub, featured 10...
By The Fintech Times
News•Jan 23, 2026
Razorpay Secures RBI PA-P Licence, Expanding Fully Regulated In-Store Payments Across India
Razorpay has been granted the Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Aggregator‑Physical (PA‑P) licence, allowing its point‑of‑sale solution to function as a fully regulated aggregator for in‑store transactions. The approval comes as physical retail remains the dominant purchase channel in India,...
By PaySpace Magazine
Social•Jan 23, 2026
Five Hidden Davos 2026 Themes Shaping Business Strategy
5 Important Davos 2026 Signals Leaders Mustn’t Ignore Discover the five under-the-radar themes from #Davos2026 that are reshaping #AI #strategy , digital sovereignty, #supplychain #resilience , #workforce #skills , and #trust in business. Learn what global leaders discussed away from the...
By Bernard Marr
Social•Jan 23, 2026
Key Global Risks, Mobile Spend, and AI Investment Trends
I've just released my weekly wrap-up. 1️⃣ Risks to get ready to tackle, according to the WEF 2️⃣ Where did customers spend money on mobile app last year? 3️⃣ The state of AI investment worldwide 👉 https://t.co/5QeUE7tAmk — fgtrends
By Florian Graillot
News•Jan 23, 2026
Waterstones Enjoys Healthy Sales Both In-Store and Online
Waterstones reported a 7% sales increase to £565.6 million for the 53 weeks ending 3 May 2025, with like‑for‑like sales up 5%. Growth was broad‑based across regions and channels, driven by strong fiction titles and higher demand for stationery and children’s educational toys....
By The Retail Bulletin
Social•Jan 23, 2026
Marqov Testbed Launches with 10 QPUs,
Marqov TESTBED is up and running with Quantinuum. That’s now 10 QPUs, 9 simulators, and 14 foundation models available 🙌 https://t.co/tdrFC03uGJ
By Anastasia Marchenkova
Social•Jan 23, 2026
AI Video Segmentation Finally Realized After Early Dream
I don't think people realize how big a deal this is. @mattmiesnieks was the first to show me AI segmentation. That was long ago. It wasn't anywhere close to this. But back then we both dreamed together about what video...
By Robert Scoble
News•Jan 23, 2026
Stigmasterol Boosts Testicular and Sperm Function in Mice
Researchers at a leading biomedical institute reported that dietary stigmasterol markedly improves testicular health and sperm parameters in male mice. The study administered a 50 mg/kg oral dose for eight weeks, resulting in a 30% rise in sperm count and enhanced...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 23, 2026
Türkiye Aims for the Stars as Antalya Prepares to Host World’s Biggest Space Congress
Turkey is set to host the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya from October 5‑9, 2026, drawing over 10,000 scientists, astronauts, and industry leaders. The event underscores Ankara’s broader strategy to translate its expanding space budget, new satellite and launch projects,...
By Orbital Today
News•Jan 23, 2026
Is Your Attitude to Money Shaped by Your Genes or Your Learning?
The article revisits the classic nature‑versus‑nurture debate, highlighting landmark twin studies such as the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart and the controversial Louise Wise Services experiment, which underscore strong genetic contributions to behavior and IQ. It contrasts these findings with...
By The Finanser