News•Jan 14, 2026
ARKK Secures £4.5m From Gresham House Ventures to Scale Tax Platform
Gresham House Ventures has made a £4.5 million follow‑on investment in ARKK, the AI‑driven financial automation platform for CFOs. The capital will fund product expansion to meet new regulatory reporting demands, improve customer experience, and scale sales and marketing. ARKK’s technology claims to accelerate regulatory submissions by up to 80% while cutting costs, and it already serves more than 1,000 global clients, including 65% of FTSE‑listed companies. The investment marks Gresham’s third backing of ARKK since 2019, underscoring confidence in its growth trajectory.
By Fintech Global
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Spaceflight Triggers Temporary Epigenetic Aging, Then Reversal
Space could be a testing ground for age reversal elonmusk. In 4 astronauts, epigenetic age of blood cells rose ~2 yrs by day 7 of orbit & returned to normal (or even younger) upon return 🚀 🌎 mason_lab @davefurman onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acel.70360
By David Sinclair
News•Jan 14, 2026
US Cargo Tech Company Publicly Exposed Its Shipping Systems and Customer Data to the Web
Bluspark Global, a U.S. shipping‑tech firm behind the Bluvoyix platform, left its API and customer data exposed to the public internet. Researchers discovered unauthenticated endpoints, plaintext passwords, and the ability to create admin accounts, granting access to decades‑old shipment records....
By TechCrunch (Cybersecurity)
Social•Jan 14, 2026
More Data, More Noise: Focus on Strategic Insights
The AI insight problem that nobody's talking about 😳 We added AI to our customer research process. Suddenly, everything is labeled an "insight" 🤯 🫣 🫠 Customer mentioned pricing twice? Insight. Someone used the word "integration" in feedback? Insight. Pattern...
By Anna Furmanov
Blog•Jan 14, 2026
Let’s Use AI Effectively in Our Internal Audit Practice
The article argues that internal audit functions should adopt AI not because they risk obsolescence, but because AI can automate low‑value, high‑intensity tasks and free auditors for strategic work. It references AuditBoard and KPMG’s 12 AI use cases, ranging from...
By Norman Marks on Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit
News•Jan 14, 2026
Wint Wealth Raises INR 250 Cr in Series B Funding
Wint Wealth, a SEBI‑registered online bond platform, secured INR 250 crore ($27 million) in Series B financing led by Vertex Ventures SEA and India. The round also included existing backers 3one4 Capital, Eight Roads Ventures, Arkam Ventures and Rainmatter. The capital will fund...
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 14, 2026
Exegy Acquires NovaSparks
Exegy, a leading provider of high‑performance market data and trading technology, announced the acquisition of NovaSparks Inc., a specialist in FPGA‑enabled real‑time market data normalization and distribution. The deal integrates NovaSparks’ low‑latency data processing platform into Exegy’s existing feed handling...
By Finextra
News•Jan 14, 2026
What Happens when Fire Ignites in Space? 'A Ball of Flame'
Researchers funded by the European Research Council are studying how fire behaves in microgravity after a historic Apollo 1 disaster highlighted the danger of pure‑oxygen cabins. In weightless conditions flames form a spherical ball that spreads heat uniformly, challenging traditional suppression...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Jan 14, 2026
UK Police Blame Microsoft Copilot for Intelligence Mistake
West Midlands Police admitted that Microsoft Copilot fabricated a non‑existent football match between West Ham and Maccabi Tel Aviv, which was then embedded in an intelligence report. The erroneous detail prompted the ban of Israeli supporters at a subsequent game....
By Slashdot
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Undervalued $TENX Holds Promising 2026 Catalyst
I’ve gotten a lot of messages asking about my BioPick selection for this year, $TENX. I’ve responded to a few but don’t have the time to respond to everyone. I actually considered making $TENX an official “pitch”, but I don’t...
By Adam May
Social•Jan 14, 2026
AISDR Fails Without Strategy, Training, and Tailored Messaging
Seven reasons why your AISDR pilot may have failed: 1️⃣ The playbooks and workflows were never developed and tested to begin with Technology is only as good as the strategy and processes built to enable it. Your AISDR tool isn't...
By Matt Heinz
News•Jan 14, 2026
I’m a Backup and Recovery Provider, but Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Just Trust Me
In operational technology (OT) environments, a green check on a backup dashboard is often mistaken for a guarantee of recoverability, yet legacy systems and custom hardware make true restoration far more complex. Without continuous testing, backups can hide data corruption,...
By TechRadar
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Trusted Event Partner Lets Teams Focus on Story
It’s officially event season again. And guess what? Conferences, RKOs, tradeshows... they are super hard. The planning, the logistics, the on-site craziness... the swag... 💙 Great experiences are super hard to produce and reproduce and reproduce I get asked fairly...
By Kyle Lacy
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Influencer Partnerships Triple Effectiveness of B2B Research
What's the connection between B2B influence, research and thought leadership? 74% of B2B marketers who frequently collaborate with influencers say their research-based content is very effective, versus only 29% of everyone else. That's a finding from our newest research report,...
By Lee Odden
News•Jan 14, 2026
From Bot Noise to Real Insights: How Jobrapido Achieved True Marketing ROI
Jobrapido, a global recruitment‑marketing platform, partnered with DataDome to combat bot‑driven traffic that was inflating costs and skewing performance metrics. The AI‑powered solution filtered out roughly 15% of invalid visits, giving the company a clean, real‑time view of genuine user...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 14, 2026
VideoProc Introduces AI-Powered Enhancement Workflow for High-Quality Video Editing
VideoProc launched an AI‑driven enhancement suite that preprocesses and post‑processes video, audio, and images for creators using traditional NLEs such as Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. The workflow isolates heavy AI tasks from the editing timeline, offering automated denoising, deblurring,...
By MarTech Series
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Chat UI Isn’t Dead; Task Agents Need New Interfaces
"The UI is dead. Everything will be chat." This is the most dangerous myth in AI right now. I was talking about this with Lucas Puente , Slack 's VP of Research – and what we landed on changes how...
By Amos Joseph
News•Jan 14, 2026
Hydrogel Cilia Set New Standard in Microrobotics
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute, HKUST and Koç University have created 18 µm hydrogel cilia that beat at 5‑40 Hz when driven by a 1.5 V electric field. Using two‑photon polymerization, they printed arrays of hundreds of these microactuators on a flexible substrate...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Authentic Storytelling Beats AI for Customer Advocacy
I nearly barfed on the boat. Why did I tell American Marketing Association CEO Bennie F. Johnson this on his podcast?! To illustrate a point about storytelling. And emotion. And the type of authenticity AI cannot conjure. (Also the type...
By Nancy Harhut
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Build a Minimum Evolvable Product, Not Just MVP
When you're starting out, you don't just need a minimum viable product. You need a minimum evolvable product. In this episode of Main Function, @agupta offers an update to the classic MVP playbook. He’ll outline strategies for getting your first customers,...
By YCombinator
News•Jan 14, 2026
RedVDS Cybercrime Service Disrupted by Microsoft and Law Enforcement
Microsoft announced a joint operation with international law enforcement to dismantle RedVDS, a cybercrime‑as‑a‑service platform that provides disposable Windows VMs for phishing, BEC and financial fraud. Launched in 2019, RedVDS charged as little as $24 per month and is tied...
By SecurityWeek
Podcast•Jan 14, 2026•55 min
Decentralized Wallets for Business Payments - Yolanda Liu | ATC #594
In this episode, host Stephen Sargeant talks with Pay Protocol co‑founder Yolanda Liu about the rise of decentralized, self‑custodial wallets for business payments. Liu explains how Pay Protocol tackles high gas fees and security concerns while enabling merchants to accept...
By Around the Coin
News•Jan 14, 2026
ThinkOrbital Raises Seed Funding to Advance X-Ray Space Inspection
ThinkOrbital, a Boulder‑based space‑infrastructure startup, closed an undisclosed seed round led by TFX Capital to accelerate its in‑space X‑ray inspection and autonomous construction technologies. The company will conduct two demonstration missions in 2026—one launching an X‑ray detector on an Argo...
By SpaceNews
News•Jan 14, 2026
Trump's CCCA Boost Is Misguided; the Bill Would Harm Military Families
The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), backed by President Trump, would cap credit‑card APRs and force merchant‑selected routing, slashing interchange fees that fund rewards and specialized products. Military‑serving banks and credit unions warn the bill will tighten credit, eliminate low‑interest...
By American Banker Technology
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Genetically Informed ALS Therapies Extend Beyond Mutation‑Specific Targets
Nice ALS market map 👇 When precision approaches go broad….looks like yes that can happen. “…a third category being overlooked: 28 programs that are genetically informed but not mutation-restricted. Examples: drugs targeting TDP-43 protein clumps or repeat RNA toxicity. These mechanisms...
By BowTiedBiotech
News•Jan 14, 2026
New State of Matter Discovered in a Quantum Material
Researchers at TU Wien have identified an emergent topological semimetal phase in the quantum‑critical material CeRu₄Sn₆, observed at temperatures just above absolute zero. The discovery shows that topological states can exist even when the conventional particle‑like description of electrons fails, as...
By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
News•Jan 14, 2026
Hacker Claims Full Breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, Threatens Public Leak
A hacker using the alias CamelliaBtw posted on DarkForums claiming a full breach of Russia’s Max Messenger, exfiltrating roughly 142 GB of data that includes 15.4 million user records, authentication tokens, passwords, communication metadata, source code, and internal infrastructure assets. The alleged...
By HackRead
News•Jan 14, 2026
MediaMint and Spotify Announce Global Partnership to Expand Impact for Advertisers Across Audio, Video and Display
MediaMint, an Agentic Growth Services firm, has entered a global partnership with Spotify to deliver end‑to‑end advertiser acquisition, onboarding, and performance support across audio, video and display. The collaboration spans Spotify’s major markets—North America, EMEA, LATAM and JAPAC—and will be...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 14, 2026
AppOmni Surfaces BodySnatcher AI Agent Security Flaw Affecting ServiceNow Apps
AppOmni, a SaaS security platform vendor, has disclosed a critical vulnerability in ServiceNow identified as CVE‑2025‑12420, nicknamed BodySnatcher. The flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate any ServiceNow user and spawn a malicious AI agent within the platform. Because ServiceNow...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 14, 2026
Strong Consumer Results Push Wells Fargo Profits Higher
Wells Fargo posted a $5.4 billion fourth‑quarter profit, 5.5% higher than a year earlier, and lifted full‑year 2025 net income to $21.3 billion, up 7%. The bank lifted its 2026 net interest income target to $50 billion, a 5% increase, after shedding a...
By American Banker Technology
News•Jan 14, 2026
Keytomic Launches First All-in-One SEO Platform to Help Brands Rank on Google, ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
Keytomic unveiled an AI‑powered all‑in‑one SEO platform that simultaneously optimizes for Google and leading large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. The solution bundles technical audits, AI‑driven content creation, and a unique visibility tracker into a workflow that...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 14, 2026
Peering Below Callisto’s Icy Crust with ALMA
A team of planetary scientists analyzed six ALMA thermal images from 2012 to establish Callisto’s surface temperature at roughly 133 K and refine regolith composition across its varied terrains. By comparing these data with NASA’s Galileo measurements, they created a baseline...
By Universe Today
News•Jan 14, 2026
Capital Ideas: Inside Crypto’s Institutional Shift and the Policy Gap Holding It Back, Eric Peterson of Kraken Shares Perspective
Crypto’s institutional engagement is maturing, even as recent price swings spark headlines. Eric Peterson of Kraken notes that liquidity and exchange reliability have held, indicating digital assets behave like a mature asset class within broader market cycles. He warns regulators still...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 14, 2026
Astronomers Discover 19 New Pulsars by Analyzing FAST Archival Data
Astronomers from Nanjing University re‑examined FAST Data Releases 1‑23 and uncovered 19 previously undetected pulsars, expanding the telescope's catalog beyond the thousand already known. The new objects lie within 5,500‑54,700 light‑years, with spin periods from 0.03 to 5.54 seconds, and include...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Jan 14, 2026
Flexxbotics Releases Free Download of Software-Defined Automation for Manufacturing Autonomy
Flexxbotics announced a free, full‑feature download of its software‑defined automation (SDA) platform, delivering a production‑ready runtime, low‑code HMI, developer studio, and open API without trial limits. The solution supports fault‑tolerant, regulatory‑compliant operations across more than 1,000 equipment models using many‑to‑many...
By RoboticsTomorrow
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Saudi FDA Approves IBRX Despite Flawed, Inconclusive Data
The Saudi FDA approved $IBRX Anktiva in lung cancer based on a discontinued randomized study with inconclusive post-hoc data + a non-randomized study with a made-up nonsense responder analysis. These are the data that @DrPatrick and $IBRX tried to submit...
By Adam Feuerstein
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Detecting AI Sales Nudges Becomes Trust's Next Test
Could you tell when an AI is nudging you to buy? That’s the next big trust test. https://t.co/hWNXoDpJXO @ConversationUS
By Spiros Margaris
News•Jan 14, 2026
$60M Series B Propels Aikido Into the Global Unicorn Ranks
Belgian cybersecurity startup Aikido announced a $60 million Series B round that lifts its valuation to $1 billion, making it Europe’s fastest‑growing cyber‑security unicorn in just three years. The funding, led by DST Global with participation from PSG Equity and others, follows a year...
By Tech.eu
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Coinbase Backs Venezuelan Crypto App, Raising Sanction Concerns
Wait, is he... endorsing sanctions evasion? Coinbase, per Pitchbook data, led Venezuelan crypto app @kontigo_app's funding round announced last Dec.
By Jason Mikula
Social•Jan 14, 2026
44‑Metabolite Signature Improves Prediction of Diabetes Progression
There are about 100m Americans with pre-diabetes. But who will progress? Enhanced risk prediction of Type 2 diabetes from a 44 -metabolite signature @NatureMedicine https://t.co/UxmQaD88s4 https://t.co/jhmP3enyTa
By Eric Topol
News•Jan 14, 2026
RingCentral Named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Contact Center Workforce Engagement Management
RingCentral has been named a Leader in IDC’s MarketScape for AI‑Enabled Contact Center Workforce Engagement Management 2025‑2026. The accolade highlights the company’s RingWEM module, which embeds AI‑driven forecasting, scheduling, quality management and analytics directly within its RingCX platform. By unifying...
By MarTech Series
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide to Building AI Agents
How to Build #AIAgents from Scratch by @Python_Dv #AI #LLM #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/DCPijpKvrm
By Ronald van Loon
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Mastercard Cards Still Fueling Venezuelan Sanctions Evasion
Looks like @Mastercard-issued cards still operating for Venezuelan sanctions evasion app @kontigo_app If anyone knows who the issuer is (Rain?) or can share BIN/IIN (first 6 digits), would appreciate it!
By Jason Mikula
News•Jan 14, 2026
Ketch Launches ‘Opt-Out Sync’ to Deliver Unified, Cross-Channel Do Not Sell Compliance
Ketch has released Opt‑Out Sync, extending its Identity Sync platform to automate “Do Not Sell or Share” enforcement across web, mobile, backend and ad‑tech systems. The solution consolidates consent banner clicks, DSR webform submissions and backend updates into a single...
By MarTech Series
Social•Jan 14, 2026
Using Claude Code Wrong? Real Genomics Workflow Works
1/ Bioinformaticians get mediocre results with Claude Code and blame the tool. You are doing it wrong. Here's what actually works for genomics analysis: https://t.co/GDOq7SPzla
By Ming Tang
News•Jan 14, 2026
Lynx Analytics Introduces Lumen, an Agentic AI Framework to Improve Decision-Making in Life Sciences
Lynx Analytics has launched Lumen, an agentic AI framework built for pharmaceutical and biotech workflows. The platform enables AI agents to distill complex clinical and market data, generate HCP personas, and explain forecast drivers with citation‑backed transparency. Its first flagship...
By AiThority
News•Jan 14, 2026
OpenX Increases Investment in Global Supply Infrastructure and Publisher Development Personnel
OpenX announced two senior additions to its Publisher Development team: Akhil Savani, formerly of The Trade Desk, joins as Vice President of Publisher Development, and longtime OpenX leader Rebecca Bonell is promoted to Regional Vice President for the Americas. The...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 14, 2026
Esma Unfolds Data and Digital Strategy Roadmap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a new Digital Strategy for 2026‑2028 and refreshed its Data Strategy covering 2023‑2028. Both roadmaps focus on smarter regulatory reporting, reduced complexity, and stronger digital capabilities across the European System of...
By Finextra
News•Jan 14, 2026
ACI Worldwide Appoints JP Krishnamoorthy as Chief Innovation and Technology Officer
ACI Worldwide announced the appointment of JP Krishnamoorthy as Chief Innovation & Technology Officer, leading its Global Technology & Innovation organization. Krishnamoorthy, who joined in December 2025, previously headed engineering, AI, cloud operations, and cybersecurity at Coupa Software, and has extensive...
By Finextra