News•Jan 16, 2026
Jones, the AI-Powered Insurance Verification Platform, Appoints Veteran SaaS Executive Paul Szemerenyi as CEO
Jones, the AI-driven insurance verification platform for construction and real estate, announced veteran SaaS executive Paul Szemerenyi as its new chief executive officer. The change follows co‑founder Omri Stern’s move to the board to focus on long‑term strategy and innovation. Jones now oversees insurance risk across more than 2.7 billion square feet and supports over 36,000 projects with AI agents. The transition, set to complete by March 31 2026, aligns with a planned Q1 2026 launch of its AI Support Agent.
By AiThority
News•Jan 16, 2026
LiveDeskCal Adds Cloud Sync and CRM Integrations to Its Always-Visible Windows Desktop Calendar Widget
LiveDeskCal unveiled three Windows‑11 calendar widget tiers, adding cloud sync and CRM integration to its always‑visible desktop calendar. The free version offers offline scheduling, while the $4.95 Lite tier syncs two‑way with Google Calendar and Outlook Online. The $9.95 Pro...
By MarTech Series
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Precision, Not Speed, Solves Robots' Last Millimeter Gap
Most robots fail at the last millimeter. That’s where precision, not power, decides everything. I’ve seen production lines where operators still guide fragile parts by hand because robots couldn’t hold the tolerance. This system aims to close that gap. It...
By Ilir Aliu
News•Jan 16, 2026
Anthropic Taps Former Microsoft India MD to Lead Bengaluru Expansion
Anthropic has hired Irina Ghose, former Microsoft India managing director, to lead its Indian operations as it prepares to open a Bengaluru office. The move reflects the company’s ambition to turn India’s massive internet user base into a revenue engine,...
By TechCrunch AI
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Unexpected Clients Refine Our Ideal Customer Profile
We thought we knew our customer. We were wrong. We started with universities. It was a need we had ourselves. Selling to universities was… hard. So we pivoted. And then pivoted again. Somewhere along the way, our webinar platform ended...
By Jonathan Rintala
News•Jan 16, 2026
ITG’s Storyteq Adds Adobe Firefly Services to Its Suite of AI Tools
ITG’s Storyteq platform will embed Adobe Firefly’s generative AI services, expanding its AI toolkit for content creation. The integration couples Firefly’s creative models with ITG’s proprietary Halo Intelligence, enabling automated, personalized content suggestions across the marketing workflow. Gartner has already...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 16, 2026
You Have Built an AI. Have You Tried to Break It?
Enterprises are racing to deploy generative AI models, but lab performance alone isn’t enough. Generative AI red teaming flips traditional testing by deliberately provoking models with adversarial prompts to uncover hidden failure modes. This process reveals security leaks, bias, hallucinations,...
By AiThority
News•Jan 16, 2026
China-Linked APT Exploits Sitecore Zero-Day in Attacks on American Critical Infrastructure
Chinese‑linked APT group UAT‑8837 has been exploiting a critical Sitecore zero‑day (CVE‑2025‑53690, CVSS 9.0) to breach American critical‑infrastructure networks. The attackers gain initial access via the vulnerability or stolen credentials, then deploy open‑source tools such as GoTokenTheft, SharpHound and Rubeus to...
By The Hacker News
News•Jan 16, 2026
IKEA Pilots Virtual Product Experience in Welcome to Bloxburg
IKEA is piloting a virtual product experience inside the Roblox game Welcome to Bloxburg, targeting players in Sweden and Australia. From 22 January to 5 February, shoppers can unlock iconic items like the Stockholm sofa and Elsystem rug through an in‑game pop‑up...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 16, 2026
Topshop Launches European Website
Topshop has unveiled a dedicated European e‑commerce site, eu.topshop.com, serving 23 EU markets. The Shopify‑powered platform offers the brand’s full range of denim, dresses, footwear and accessories, expanding beyond its previous presence on ASOS.com. Managing Director Michelle Wilson highlighted plans...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 16, 2026
Illumynt Reports 60% Revenue Growth and Launches Global Innovation Center to Meet Rising Enterprise Security and Sustainability Demands
illumynt announced a 60% year‑over‑year revenue increase for 2025, driven by demand from hyperscalers and data‑intensive enterprises. The company expanded its Columbus, Ohio, site to over 190,000 square feet and designated it as a Global Innovation Center of Excellence. The...
By AiThority
News•Jan 16, 2026
CesiumAstro Secures $200M Government Financing
CesiumAstro secured $200 million in government financing, split between a $185 million EXIM‑authorized debt facility and a $15 million revolving‑credit line from JPMorgan. The funding underpins the company’s plan to expand its Texas manufacturing footprint, including a 270,000‑sq‑ft facility slated to start operations...
By Payload
News•Jan 16, 2026
Building a Better Bugbot
Cursor’s Bugbot, an AI‑driven code‑review agent, has evolved from a prototype to an agentic architecture that now scans over two million pull requests each month. By introducing a custom resolution‑rate metric and running 40 systematic experiments, its bug‑resolution rate climbed from...
By Hacker News
News•Jan 16, 2026
In 5 Years, Everybody Will Have Their Own AI Companion, Says Microsoft AI’s Mustafa Suleyman
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman predicts that within five years every person will have an AI companion that can see, hear, and understand their context, preferences, and motivations. The vision builds on his work with Inflection AI’s Pi chatbot, which...
By Indian Express AI
News•Jan 16, 2026
How Banks Can Reduce Fraud and False Declines with Predictive AI and Stream-First Architecture
Banks face soaring transaction volumes and increasingly complex payment corridors, expanding the fraud surface. Experts argue that merely reacting to bad transactions is insufficient; banks must detect “bad journeys” using predictive AI. When combined with a stream‑first architecture, AI can...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 16, 2026
Silicon Valley’s Messiest Breakup Is Definitely Headed to Court
A federal judge denied Elon Musk’s attempts to dismiss his lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, scheduling a jury trial in Oakland for late April. Musk alleges OpenAI breached its original nonprofit charter after receiving billions from Microsoft and converting to...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Jan 16, 2026
Vertical Translation Stages with Magnetic Counterbalance Combine Dynamics with Nanometer Precision
Physik Instrumente (PI) has launched the V‑571.Z vertical translation stage, featuring a user‑adjustable magnetic counterbalance and direct‑drive linear motor for friction‑free, high‑dynamic motion. The compact 95 mm wide design supports up to 4 kg loads with 25 mm or 50 mm travel and offers...
By AZoNano
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Davos 2026 Leaders Face AI Trust, Geopolitics, Growth Trade‑offs
What Are The Real Questions Leaders Will Be Asking At Davos 2026? As #Davos 2026 convenes global leaders under the banner of dialogue, the most important debates focus on deeper tensions around #AI #trust , #geopolitics , #growth , #jobs...
By Bernard Marr
Social•Jan 16, 2026
If Your Funnel Is Perfect, Your Product Isn’t
Nobody tells you this, but your marketing problem might be a product problem. It’s easier to blame the ad, the creative, or the CPM, but if you need a perfect funnel just to make the sale, maybe what you’re selling...
By Kody Nordquist
News•Jan 16, 2026
New Intelligence Is Moving Faster than Enterprise Controls
A new NTT global study finds AI integration outpaces enterprise security and governance. Companies expand AI deployments but many lack infrastructure readiness, data integrity controls, and mature governance. Only a small share can support AI at scale; performance drives design,...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 16, 2026
AI Will Transform the ‘Human Job’ and Enhance Skills, Says Science Minister
UK science minister Patrick Vallance announced that AI‑driven robotics will reshape warehouse and factory jobs, calling it the first wave of a broader transformation. The government is allocating £52 million to new robotics hubs and expanding the Regulatory Innovation Office’s remit...
By The Guardian Robots
Podcast•Jan 16, 2026•25 min
YouTube Edges BBC, Ad Tier Use Soars, Versant-Peacock
In this episode, hosts Will Richmond and Colin Dixon discuss three major streaming developments: YouTube surpassing the BBC in a key UK viewing metric, the rapid expansion of ad‑supported tiers driven largely by Netflix, and Peacock’s loss of flagship Versant...
By Inside The Stream
News•Jan 16, 2026
APD Investigates Third-Party Cybersecurity Incident, Says No Evidence of Data Compromise
The Anchorage Police Department (APD) disclosed a cybersecurity incident on Jan 7, 2026 involving its third‑party data‑migration vendor, Whitebox Technologies. APD reported no evidence that its systems or data were compromised and immediately shut down affected servers while revoking vendor access....
By The Cyber Express
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Sportsbooks Predict Customer Value Faster Than Banks
All of this is nuts, but these two facts are especially mindblowing: - One gambling consultant tells The Economist that “By the time a customer places his first bet, [sportsbooks] are 80-90% certain they know the lifetime value of the account.” -...
By Alex Johnson
News•Jan 16, 2026
Nexus Traps Tightening Nationwide
Digital marketplaces have amplified sales‑tax obligations for tech firms as states expand economic nexus rules. A 2018 Supreme Court ruling let jurisdictions tax remote sellers based on revenue or transaction volume, typically $100,000 or 200 sales. Recent updates, such as...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 16, 2026
Who’s on the Other End? Rented Accounts Are Stress-Testing Trust in Gig Platforms
A TransUnion study of U.S. gig workers reveals that 34% have been defrauded by customers, while nearly half admit to renting or selling their accounts. Victims demand stronger identity checks, yet confidence in existing safety tools remains low. The research...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 16, 2026
British Heart Foundation Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has promoted Allison Swaine‑Hughes to chief commercial officer, consolidating oversight of its 680 retail stores, e‑commerce platforms, and new commercial ventures. Swaine‑Hughes brings over 30 years of senior retail experience, including roles at Gap and...
By The Retail Bulletin
News•Jan 16, 2026
ESA Calls for EO Companies to Join the Insurance Game
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Liberty Mutual Reinsurance have launched a three‑year partnership to develop parametric insurance products using satellite Earth observation data. The collaboration will begin with a February workshop where LMRe outlines forestry‑related climate risks and invites...
By Payload
News•Jan 16, 2026
Glossy Pop Newsletter: Why Cocokind Is Sending Unreleased Products to Creators with 200 Followers
Cocokind has pivoted its PR mailer program from top‑tier influencers to a community‑first model, sending unreleased products to micro‑creators with 200‑300 followers. The December "leak" mailer introduced the $18 Milky‑Soft Face and Body Cleanser and replaced a quiz with a...
By Glossy
News•Jan 16, 2026
Luxury Briefing: Why Harrods’ Big Sale Swept TikTok, and What It Means for Luxury Brands
Harrods’ January sale exploded onto TikTok, turning a traditionally discreet event into a viral showcase. The platform streamed floor‑by‑floor discount maps and brand highlights, making the sale’s pricing details publicly visible. This unprecedented exposure challenges luxury retailers’ reliance on scarcity...
By Glossy
News•Jan 16, 2026
Unlocking Earth’s Secrets Through Hyperspectral Satellite Imaging
Hyperspectral satellite imaging is moving from niche scientific missions to commercial constellations, delivering hundreds of narrow spectral bands for every pixel. This capability reveals material composition, enabling early crop disease detection, precise water‑stress mapping, mineral identification, and methane‑leak monitoring. Private...
By New Space Economy
News•Jan 16, 2026
Glossy Podcast: The Ripple Effects of the Saks Global Bankruptcy
Saks Global announced bankruptcy, confirming long‑rumored debt woes and exposing hundreds of millions owed to luxury vendors such as Chanel and Kering. Amazon, which funded Saks' acquisition of Neiman Marcus, now labels its investment worthless. Brands have already halted shipments and...
By Glossy
Blog•Jan 16, 2026
USPS to Enforce Stricter Requirements on Military Mail in March
The United States Postal Service will begin enforcing stricter customs data requirements for mail sent to or from overseas military and diplomatic post offices on March 16, 2026. Any shipment containing a good, weighing 16 ounces or more, or sent...
By EcommerceBytes
Blog•Jan 16, 2026
Optimizing Investment Operations Through Automated Day Routing with RBLD
All Nippon Asset Management (ANAM) upgraded its trading infrastructure by moving to Bloomberg AIM in 2023 and then implementing RBLD for automated day routing. Within four months the firm automated roughly 30% of its thousands of trades across equities, futures,...
By Tech Disruptors
News•Jan 16, 2026
Google Brings Generative AI to Gmail, Raising New Privacy Questions
Google is embedding its Gemini generative‑AI engine into Gmail, launching an AI Inbox that auto‑summarizes messages, generates replies, and extracts to‑do items. The rollout includes free features like smart replies and email overviews, while advanced search and proof‑reading tools are...
By Indian Express AI
Podcast•Jan 16, 2026•21 min
Market View: Is the AI Trade Back On?
The episode examines whether the AI trade is resurging, focusing on the surge in semiconductor stocks and banks benefiting from AI‑related demand. It analyzes TSMC’s record earnings and what they reveal about the durability of AI‑driven chip supply chains, while...
By Your Money with Michelle Martin (MONEY FM 89.3)
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Seeking Beta Testers for AI‑Curated Tech News Platform
Looking for people to give quick product feedback on a new AI-curated technology news reading platform we’ve built. Comment if you’re up for giving beta feedback.
By Ryan Allis
News•Jan 16, 2026
Revealing RNA Polymerase II Start Sites via csRNA-Seq
A new study introduces csRNA‑seq, a high‑resolution method that captures active RNA Polymerase II transcription start sites across the genome. The technique isolates short, capped RNAs, enabling precise mapping of promoter activity without requiring chromatin immunoprecipitation. Early validation in human...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 16, 2026
Show HN: Aventos – An Experiment in Cheap AI SEO
Aventos introduced an AI search analytics platform aimed at small businesses, offering a forever‑free tier and paid plans from $10 to $23 per month. The service monitors brand mentions in AI‑driven search results such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews,...
By Hacker News
News•Jan 16, 2026
Restoring FBP1 Boosts Erectile Function in Diabetic Mice
A recent pre‑clinical study demonstrated that restoring the enzyme fructose‑1,6‑bisphosphatase 1 (FBP1) in diabetic mice markedly improves erectile function. The researchers used a targeted gene‑therapy approach to re‑express FBP1 in penile tissue, which rescued nitric oxide signaling and vascular responsiveness. Treated...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 16, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Software RPA and Warehouse Robotics
Warehouse automation is merging software robotic process automation (RPA) with physical robotics to create synchronized, end‑to‑end workflows. RPA now serves as an intelligence layer, handling order validation, inventory reconciliation and triggering robot actions based on real‑time demand. Integrated architectures tie...
By Robotics & Automation News
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Kling AI 2.6 Beats Seedance, Delivers Real Rap
I'm still catching up after CES and a raft of meetings this week. In between answering emails, I was doing some fun rap videos. Compared to Seedance 1.5 Pro, @Kling_ai 2.6 clearly wins in both audio and visuals — and yes, it...
By Robert Scoble
Social•Jan 16, 2026
New Dev Tools Promise End‑to‑End Encryption for Open‑Source L
Are there any other developer tools that let you encrypt your workflow? I met with the founders, video coming tomorrow, and they claim that everything is encrypted on open source LLMs even in and out of the LLM.
By Robert Scoble
Blog•Jan 16, 2026
Apache Arrow ADBC Database Drivers
Apache Arrow’s ADBC (Arrow Database Connectivity) introduces a modern, columnar‑native driver that can replace or complement traditional ODBC/JDBC stacks. By moving Arrow RecordBatches end‑to‑end, it eliminates row‑by‑row marshaling and dramatically reduces serialization overhead. Benchmarks show Python ADBC achieving roughly 275 k...
By Confessions of a Data Guy
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Wheeled Humanoid Robot Trains to Serve Plates
Hubei GuangGuDongZhi wheeled humanoid #Robot is practicing serving plates by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #RPA #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/Hr1Nex0OwQ
By Ronald van Loon
Social•Jan 16, 2026
MIT's Origami Robot Self-Folds Into Multi‑Terrain Machine
MIT’s Self-Folding Origami #Robot Transforms from Flat Sheet to Crawling, Climbing, Swimming Machine by @tweetciiiim #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/rHB7zcocoP
By Ronald van Loon
Social•Jan 16, 2026
Wells Fargo Execs Mock Bilt’s Profitable Model
“If Bilt can do it and be profitable” The executive at Wells Fargo are laughing their asses off right now.
By Alex Johnson
Social•Jan 16, 2026
SIMA 2: AI Explorer Redefines Virtual 3D Worlds
Meet SIMA 2 — The Ultimate #AI Explorer for Virtual #3D Worlds by @GoogleDeepMind #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML #Technology https://t.co/lRG4EKh1B6
By Ronald van Loon
Social•Jan 16, 2026
AI-Created Sensors Pave Way for Early Cancer Detection
#AI-generated sensors open new paths for early cancer detection by Anne Trafton @MIT Learn more: https://t.co/udkbd5V4cP #MedTech #Healthcare #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/0SpKlYQsVA
By Ronald van Loon