News•Jan 7, 2026
Why Jeremy Hansen Is Leaving Entertainment Behind for His Trip Around the Moon
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will fly on NASA’s Artemis 2 lunar flyby, marking Canada’s first crewed deep‑space mission. The nine‑day flight is packed with scientific experiments, capsule tests and scheduled downlinks, leaving only brief windows for personal time. Hansen says he will forgo entertainment, opting instead to reflect, journal, and capture views of Earth and the Moon through the spacecraft’s windows. He also plans to use noise‑canceling headsets for music during exercise.
By SpaceQ
News•Jan 7, 2026
Google's "Nano Banana" Owes Its Odd Name to a Project Manager Working Alone at 2:30 A.m.
Google’s image‑generation model “Nano Banana” has surged to the top of the LM Arena benchmark, outpacing rivals like OpenAI’s DALL‑E 3. The name originated from project manager Naina Raisinghani’s 2:30 a.m. mash‑up of two personal nicknames, a quirky decision that quickly went viral....
By THE DECODER
News•Jan 7, 2026
Google Classroom’s New Tool Uses Gemini to Transform Lessons Into Podcast Episodes
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini‑powered tool that automatically converts lesson content into podcast‑style audio episodes. Educators can select grade level, topics, learning objectives, speaker count, and conversational style such as interviews or roundtables. The feature rolls out to Google...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Jan 7, 2026
Sulfolobus Islandicus: Expanding the Genetic Toolkit for Drug Delivery and Biotechnology Applications
University of Illinois researchers used the CRISPR‑COPIES pipeline and multi‑omics profiling to map chromosomal integration hotspots in the hyperthermophilic archaeon Sulfolobus islandicus. They identified 66 crRNAs targeting 21 intergenic regions and functionally validated eight sites with a lacS‑β‑galactosidase reporter. Overexpressing...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Jan 7, 2026
BofA Sued over Alleged Jan. 6 ‘Surveillance’
Bank of America faces a federal lawsuit alleging it data‑mined its entire customer base to flag anyone who used a BofA product in the Washington, D.C., metro area between Jan. 5‑7, 2021, linking them to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The plaintiff claims...
By Banking Dive
News•Jan 7, 2026
The Architects: The Finternet: GenAI, Tokenization, & the Future of Public Infrastructure
The Architects episode explores the emerging "Finternet," a programmable, interoperable financial layer inspired by India’s open‑public‑infrastructure model. Guests explain how tokenization adds verifiable ownership and universal transferability, while GenAI promises an intelligent interface for moving value. The Federal Reserve’s perspective...
By This Week in Fintech
News•Jan 7, 2026
Commons Women and Equalities Committee to Stop Using X Amid AI-Altered Images Row
The UK Commons women and equalities committee announced it will stop using X after the platform’s AI tool Grok produced thousands of AI‑altered images that stripped clothing from women and children. The decision follows public outcry, statements from technology secretary...
By The Guardian AI
News•Jan 7, 2026
JPMorgan Eschews Proxy Advisers for Internal AI Tool
JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management will replace external proxy advisors with its own AI-driven tool, Proxy IQ, for U.S. shareholder voting. The change, slated for completion in Q1 2026, follows CEO Jamie Dimon's criticism of proxy advisers and aligns with...
By Banking Dive
News•Jan 7, 2026
Zilch Buys Lithuanian Lender to Secure European Banking Licence
London‑based buy‑now‑pay‑later unicorn Zilch announced the acquisition of Lithuania’s Fjord Bank, securing a full European banking licence. The deal gives Zilch direct access to the EU’s passporting rights, allowing it to offer regulated credit products across 27 member states. Management...
By Finextra
Social•Jan 7, 2026
MIT Offers Complete Visual Navigation Course for Robotics
A full MIT course on visual autonomous navigation. If you work on robotics, drones, or self-driving systems, this one is worth bookmarking‼️ MIT’s Visual Navigation for Autonomous Vehicles course covers the full perception-to-control stack, not just isolated algorithms. What it...
By Ilir Aliu
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Lab Automation Accelerates: RACs Deploy in Boston
Check out the video below from Rashard showing how we test the integration of ginkgo’s RAC automation with the specific vagaries of a piece of fancy lab equipment— then mine showing a bunch of RACs showing up for our new...
By Jason Kelly
News•Jan 7, 2026
Steel, Sensors and Silicon: How Caterpillar Is Bringing Edge AI to the Jobsite
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By NVIDIA Blog Robotics
News•Jan 7, 2026
The 5 AI Features CIOs Should Demand of ITSMs in 2026
AI is becoming a core, embedded component of IT service management, not a peripheral add‑on. Freshworks research shows IT staff lose nearly seven hours weekly to fragmented tools, highlighting the productivity gains AI can deliver. CIOs are urged to evaluate...
By CIO.com
Social•Jan 7, 2026
2026 AI Ethics Trends Redefine Trust and Accountability
8 AI Ethics Trends That Will Redefine Trust and Accountability in 2026 As AI becomes deeply embedded, ethics, accountability and responsible AI development will become central — here's what to expect in 2026. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCsBsqYV #AI #Ethics #ResponsibleTech...
By Bernard Marr
News•Jan 7, 2026
Advances in Extracellular Vesicle Separation and Isolation
Finnish researchers reviewed the latest size‑, charge‑, and affinity‑based methods for extracellular vesicle (EV) isolation as exosome therapeutics move toward clinical use. They highlighted emerging size‑based techniques such as deterministic lateral displacement (DLD) with thermally‑oxidized tapered structures and viscoelastic microfluidic...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Jan 7, 2026
Fungus with Hidden Talent Leads to Rethink on Making Classic Cancer Drug
Researchers have identified an endophytic fungus, *Colletotrichum siamense*, living inside the Madagascar periwinkle that can synthesize the chemotherapy drug vinblastine. The fungus produced the compound at a modest 138 µg per liter, matching the plant‑derived molecular signature. Laboratory tests confirmed that...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Jan 7, 2026
PNC Head of Data, Automation Ned Carroll Featured Fireside Chat at FinAi Banking Summit
Ned Carroll, PNC's Head of Data and Automation, discussed the bank's evolving data strategy, recent $5 billion acquisition of FirstBank, and the rollout of agentic AI in software development during a fireside chat at the FinAi Banking Summit. He highlighted how...
By Bank Automation News
News•Jan 7, 2026
Automated Lab of the Future May Herald Lower-Cost Therapies
German researchers at TU Berlin’s KIWI‑biolab have built a self‑driving laboratory that uses robotics, AI and bioinformatics to automate the development of new biomolecules. The system runs E. coli cultures in 10‑100 mL bioreactors, validates processes up to 100 L, and relies on...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Blog•Jan 7, 2026
How to Automate Your Workday with Google Workspace Studio: A Real-World Example
In this episode, Christopher S. Penn demonstrates how Google Workspace Studio (formerly Google Flows) can automate routine marketing tasks by integrating AI agents, or "Gems," with Gmail and Google Chat. He walks through a real‑world workflow that scans Peter Shankman's...
By Christopher S. Penn
News•Jan 7, 2026
CCGT Sector Needs Purpose-Built Quality Management Systems
Researchers argue that traditional quality management systems, built for large‑scale protein drugs, are ill‑suited for cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing. Manual, paper‑based processes have evolved into fragile eQMS platforms that struggle with the lean, modular nature of CGT production....
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Jan 7, 2026
Caterpillar Taps Nvidia to Bring AI to Its Construction Equipment
Caterpillar is piloting an AI assistive system called “Cat AI” on its Cat 306 CR Mini Excavator, built on Nvidia’s Jetson Thor platform and showcased at CES. The system answers operator queries, offers safety tips, and schedules services while streaming roughly 2,000 data messages...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Jan 7, 2026
Infrastructure Over Hype: Why Broker Architecture Matters More Than Features in 2026
By 2026 crypto traders have moved beyond flashy token lists and high leverage, judging brokers primarily on the robustness of their underlying architecture. Platforms that separate client funds, log execution paths, and document risk controls now earn credibility, especially in...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 7, 2026
ATDev Develops Reflex to Bring Robotics and AI to Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Development (ATDev) unveiled Reflex, a sub‑5‑lb wearable robot that guides knee rehabilitation through embedded sensors and remote monitoring. The startup has progressed from a university class project to securing venture capital—including a $200,000 SkyDeck check in 2022, a...
By The Robot Report
News•Jan 7, 2026
Behind the Headlines Episode 31: Optimism, Opportunity, Optimization of COGs & Organizational Streamlining
In the Behind the Headlines Episode 31, veteran pharma leader Deborah Dunsire declares a "golden era" for biological sciences, driven by targeted therapies such as GLP‑1s and emerging tools like AI and quantum computing. She stresses the need for fact‑based communication...
By Pharmaceutical Technology
News•Jan 7, 2026
OpenAI Reportedly Testing ChatGPT Ads Soon
OpenAI is quietly piloting advertising within internal ChatGPT models, signaling a shift toward diversified revenue streams. The test follows partnerships with retailers such as Walmart, Instacart, Target and Shopify, and mirrors moves by competitors like Google. Earlier this year, user...
By Mashable AI
News•Jan 7, 2026
Versatile Malware Loader Pkr_mtsi Delivers Diverse Payloads
ReversingLabs identified a Windows packer named pkr_mtsi that serves as a versatile malware loader in large‑scale malvertising and SEO‑poisoning campaigns. First seen in April 2025, it disguises fake installers for popular tools like PuTTY, Rufus and Microsoft Teams, then delivers...
By Infosecurity Magazine
News•Jan 7, 2026
How the Evidence for Alien Life on K2-18 B Evaporated
In 2023 JWST observations of the sub‑Neptune K2‑18 b appeared to reveal dimethyl sulfide, a gas linked to marine life on Earth, sparking excitement about a possible habitable ocean. A new pre‑print by Welbanks and colleagues re‑analyzes the mid‑infrared MIRI data...
By Universe Today
News•Jan 7, 2026
CES 2026: Entertainment Leaders Talk About AI, Creators, and Innovative Tech
CES 2026 turned its massive stage toward entertainment, featuring more than 25 panels on AI, creator economies, and advertising. The event spotlighted the debut of Tilly Norwood, the first fully AI‑generated actor, reigniting copyright and ethical debates. Industry leaders from...
By Fast Company AI
News•Jan 7, 2026
ChartDetector.ai Highlights Shift Toward Risk Validation as Traders Navigate Volatile Global Markets
ChartDetector.ai reports that traders across crypto, equities, FX and commodities are moving away from pure price‑prediction models toward pre‑trade risk validation. Heightened volatility, tighter cross‑asset correlations and a flood of real‑time data have exposed the limits of traditional chart‑reading for...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 7, 2026
Retail Investing in 2026: How Technology Is Reshaping the Way Beginners Enter the Markets
Retail investing in 2026 has moved from mere access to sophisticated, technology‑driven decision support for beginners. Mobile apps now bundle trading, AI‑powered analytics, education, and risk controls in a single interface, eliminating the old broker‑branch friction. While low‑cost execution and...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 7, 2026
PepsiCo Deploys AI-Powered Digital Twins of Manufacturing Facilities to Test Expansion Plans
PepsiCo has teamed with Nvidia and Siemens to create AI‑driven, physics‑based digital twins of its U.S. manufacturing and warehouse sites using Nvidia Omniverse and Siemens Digital Twin Composer. The virtual replicas let AI agents simulate layout changes, catching up to...
By Retail TouchPoints
News•Jan 7, 2026
Exploring the End of Piecemeal Cybersecurity Solutions
The article argues that piecemeal cybersecurity, built from isolated point solutions, is reaching its limits as digital environments grow more complex. Fragmented tools erode visibility, slow response, and create policy gaps. Organizations are shifting toward unified platforms that centralize data,...
By TechBullion
Social•Jan 7, 2026
CEO Success Demands Vigilance, Not Freedom
A lot of people associate being a CEO with freedom. In reality, it comes with constant vigilance, unresolved problems, and regularly questioning your own judgment. Small numbers rarely stay small, they’re usually signals. 👉 The job is to notice them early, dig in,...
By Eric Siu
News•Jan 7, 2026
Microsoft: Classic Outlook Bug Prevents Opening Encrypted Emails
Microsoft is investigating a bug in classic Outlook that blocks recipients from opening emails encrypted with the “Encrypt Only” permission after the Current Channel Version 2511 update (Build 19426.20218). Affected users see a message_v2.rpmsg attachment and a credential prompt instead of the email...
By BleepingComputer
Social•Jan 7, 2026
From RAG to Agentic RAG: AI’s Rapid Evolution
RAG vs Self-RAG vs Agentic RAG — three generations of retrieval-augmented intelligence that show how fast AI systems are evolving. This visual breaks down the differences between: • RAG Pipeline – classic retrieval + reranking • Self-RAG – autonomous query...
By Giuliano Liguori
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Five Years of Growth Leads to Strategic Exit
After Sarah Rowell and Scott Mackenzie spent five years increasing Kantola Training Solutions' revenue, client retention, and learner engagement, they saw the market starting to consolidate and decided to make a strategic move to maximize value; either through acquisition or...
By Michael Lyon
News•Jan 7, 2026
CFPB: U.S. Credit Cards Are Prosperous and Strong
The CFPB’s 2025 credit‑card market report shows a robust U.S. payments landscape, with retail, professional services and food spending leading categories and overall balances rising, especially among subprime and deep‑subprime consumers whose APRs have climbed sharply. Payment behavior has improved,...
By Payments Journal
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Measles Cases Surge to Highest Since 1991
1. New #measles numbers out from #CDC. Confirmed cases for 2025 stand at 2,144, the highest single year count since 1991. A decision was taken in 1989 to make measles vaccination a 2-dose regimen; after it was implemented, it &...
By Helen Branswell
Social•Jan 7, 2026
AI Speeds Momentum, but Direction Now Matters Most
AI compresses the time between action and visible results. Momentum becomes cheaper, faster, and more fragile. You can get moving instantly, but direction matters more than ever.
By Hiten Shah
News•Jan 7, 2026
Supernova Remnant Video From NASA's Chandra Is Decades in Making
NASA's Chandra X‑ray Observatory released a new video tracking Kepler's Supernova Remnant over more than 25 years of observations. The animation captures the remnant's evolution from 2000 to 2025, revealing ejecta speeds ranging from 4 million to 13.8 million miles per hour....
By Phys.org - Space News
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Middle East Accelerates AI Production with Sovereign Security Focus
The Middle East is pushing AI into production while prioritizing sovereign infrastructure and cybersecurity. A model worth watching globally. #AI #CES2026 https://t.co/HT0wMkGJ7w
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Hacked Venezuelan Stablecoin Promotes 10% Tether Returns
Recently hacked Venezuelan stablecoin "bank" @kontigo_app says crypto withdrawals are now possible; is encouraging users to convert to Tether by offering 10% returns: https://t.co/7UUNhXkfY7
By Jason Mikula
Social•Jan 7, 2026
AI 2025: Value Grows, Constraints Start Emerging
IEEE Spectrum’s AI 2025 roundup shows where AI delivers value and where constraints are emerging. #AI #CES2026 https://t.co/accbkzbEH9
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Jan 7, 2026
AI Can
you can effectively give an ai power of attorney if you set it up through an llc, but there still needs to be a human fiduciary
By Yohei Nakajima
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Thought Leadership Boosts B2B Retention and Expansion
How can B2B Thought Leadership drive post-sale Impact? Our latest post on @TopRank's B2B Marketing Blog shares new research data, examples and use cases for using post-sale thought leadership to drive retention and expansion outcomes: https://t.co/tKMacGFHhQ https://t.co/rcgYc9Zsi6
By Lee Odden
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Google Prioritizes Speed, Trust, and Video Verification in AI
Google’s latest AI updates focus on speed trust and verification from Gemini 3 Flash to AI video authenticity tools. #AI #CES2026 https://t.co/MSITGfcCtk
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Agentic AI Moves From Automation to Enterprise Workflow Orchestration
Agentic AI is shifting from task automation to orchestrating full enterprise workflows. #AI #CES2026 #FutureOfWork https://t.co/i3ODlioLvD
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Astronaut Captures Lightning From Space Over Milan
Lightning from Above https://t.co/wzm1nU8nZo NASA/Nichole Ayers NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured this image of lightning while orbiting aboard the International Space Station more than 250 miles above Milan, Italy on July 1, 2025. Storm observati… https://t.co/wSTkSl11z8
By Stage Zero Studio
Social•Jan 7, 2026
AI Networks Transform IoT Scale Into Sustainable Profit
With 20B+ connected devices AI-driven networks are the path to turning IoT scale into sustainable profit. #AI #CES2026 #IoT https://t.co/ujBMcvxBMD
By Harold Sinnott
Social•Jan 7, 2026
Speed Replaces Moats: Gaps Define Today's Leaders
There are no moats anymore. Yesterday's product moats are today's Claude prompts. There are only current gaps, headstarts, and leaders and laggers. And there is speed. No one can rest on their laurels. Act accordingly.
By Des Traynor