Survodutide Cuts Liver Fat by 30% in 84% of Patients, Triggers 12% Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
In the SYNCHRONIZE-MASLD phase 3 trial, survodutide achieved a ≥30% reduction in liver fat in 84.2% of treated patients versus 24.3% on placebo, and produced an average 12.2% body‑weight loss versus 1.0% for placebo. The results position the GLP‑1/glucagon dual agonist as a potential game‑changer for obesity and metabolic‑dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
SpaceX Launches 29 Starlink Satellites, Uses 1st Stage for Record 35th Time
SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites from Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 rocket, while its first‑stage booster B1067 achieved a record 35th flight. The booster landed on an Atlantic drone ship after a 70‑day refurbishment, narrowing the gap to the Space...
DocuSign Stock Gains as AI‑Driven IAM Boosts Sales Efficiency
DocuSign (DOCU) shares rose to $48, a steep discount to its 2021 peak, after the company posted Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue of $830.2 million and GAAP profit of $78.2 million. The surge reflects strong demand for its AI‑powered Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM)...
Ukraine Hit Russian Drone Factory Hidden Near Moscow
Ukrainian forces used a domestically‑produced FP‑1 strike drone to hit the Protasovo airfield research and production centre in Russia’s Ryazan region, about 180 km southeast of Moscow. The facility, opened in August 2023, is a key node in Russia’s national effort to...
David Tepper Dumps Microsoft, Takes $179 M Stake in AI Memory Chip Leader Sandisk
David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management sold 82% of its Microsoft stake in Q1 and launched a new $179 million position in Sandisk, now an AI‑focused memory chip company. The move underscores a broader reallocation from mega‑cap software to AI hardware amid tightening...
Silent Ransom Group Uses DNS Fast Flux in Attacks
The Silent Ransom Group (SRG) has added a fast‑flux network of compromised IoT and CPE devices to conceal its command‑and‑control infrastructure. The gang continues to rely on voice‑phishing, deceptive screen‑sharing sessions, and even in‑person USB drops to infiltrate U.S. law...
Reddit Answers Integrated Into Google AI Search, Sparking Revenue Surge
Reddit announced that its AI-driven Answers feature will be displayed in Google’s AI‑enhanced search results, giving the platform a new distribution channel. The move coincided with a 69% year‑over‑year revenue rise and a 17% increase in daily active users to...
AI Could Revolutionise Concussion Care in Sport – but Risks Remain
Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape concussion management in contact sports by delivering precise diagnostics, personalized rehabilitation plans, and objective return‑to‑play assessments. Researchers are integrating AI with brain imaging, blood biomarkers, and wearable sensor data to map injury severity in...
FREEDOM HOLDING CORP. REPORTS RECORD RESULTS AND ADVANCES GLOBAL EXPANSION
Freedom Holding Corp., the Nasdaq‑listed fintech platform, posted record fiscal 2026 results with net revenue of $2.19 billion and net income of $153.3 million, more than doubling year‑over‑year profit. Customer counts surged across its ecosystem, with banking users climbing to 5.03 million and...
F2G’s Global Strategy for Rare Fungal Infection Trials
F2G is advancing olorofim, a first‑in‑class orotomide antifungal, toward Phase III data expected in mid‑June 2026. The drug targets invasive aspergillosis, rare mold infections and Valley fever, showing a drop in three‑month mortality from ~90% to 27% in a Phase IIb study of...
EU Approves Sanofi’s Sarclisa SC, First On‑Body Injector for Multiple Myeloma
Sanofi announced that the European Commission has approved Sarclisa (isatuximab) subcutaneous, administered via an on‑body injector, for all existing multiple myeloma indications. The approval makes Sarclisa SC the first anticancer therapy in the EU delivered through an on‑body injector, offering...
Bull of the Day: Toast (TOST)
Toast (NASDAQ: TOST) posted a Q3 earnings beat, delivering $0.07 EPS versus the $0.01 consensus and $1.31 billion in revenue, slightly above expectations. The company raised its FY 2024 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $352 million and highlighted double‑digit growth in subscription gross profit,...
WPP Taps Apprentice Scheme to Launch AI Studio Hex
WPP has launched Hex, a creative technology studio that leverages its Creative Tech Apprenticeship talent to deliver AI-driven solutions for brands. The 50‑person team focuses on generative and agentic AI, gaming, immersive experiences and robotics, already contributing to projects such...
Bharat Innovates 2026: How an IIT Madras Incubator Helped Build the World's First 3D-Printed Rocket Engine
India’s Bharat Innovates 2026 program spotlighted Agnikul Cosmos, a Chennai‑based startup incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, for achieving the world’s first single‑piece 3D‑printed semi‑cryogenic rocket engine. The Agnilet engine powered the Agnibaan SOrTeD sub‑orbital flight on May 30 2024, reaching 20 km...
Europe’s Third Way on AI Is Easier Said than Done
On June 3, the European Commission released its Technological Sovereignty Package, comprising a revised Chips Act, a Cloud and AI Development Act, an open‑source strategy and a digital‑energy roadmap. The initiative aims to reduce EU reliance on non‑European chipmakers and...
ADvendio Launches Specialised AI Workforce to Drive Agentic Advertising
ADvendio, a revenue‑OS provider for media businesses, announced the launch of a specialised agentic AI workforce designed specifically for advertising operations. The suite introduces nine AI agents across sales, ad‑ops, and finance that can autonomously generate proposals, optimise budgets, manage...
Procore Deploys Agentic AI in Its Common Data Environment to Cut RFI Work by 50%
Procore Technologies announced that its Common Data Environment now runs agentic AI from the Datagrid acquisition, aiming to halve the time spent on RFI creation, response and submittal review. The move targets fragmented construction data and promises up to 23%...
BeagleV Ahead & Lichee Pi 4a RISC-V Boards To See Working WiFi With Linux 7.2
The upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel will include device‑tree updates from the RISC‑V T‑HEAD team that enable native Wi‑Fi on two popular single‑board computers: BeagleV Ahead and Lichee Pi 4a. The BeagleV Ahead uses an AP6203BM Wi‑Fi module, while the Lichee Pi 4a relies on an...
Meta’s AI Glasses Spark Calls for New U.S. Privacy Laws
Meta’s AI‑powered Ray‑Ban glasses, now sold to over 8 million users, have ignited a bipartisan push for updated privacy rules. Lawmakers, civil‑rights groups and a class‑action suit argue existing statutes can’t curb real‑time facial‑recognition surveillance.
Amgen Unveils VESALIUS‑CV Subgroup Data on Evolocumab for High‑Risk Diabetic Patients
Amgen announced new subgroup analyses from its phase 3 VESALIUS‑CV trial, focusing on Evolocumab’s performance in high‑risk diabetes patients with elevated LDL‑C who have not experienced a prior heart attack or stroke. The data, presented without detailed numbers, could broaden...
Omni HR Unveils Mino, First AI‑Native HR Agent for APAC Teams
Omni HR launched Mino, an AI‑native HR and payroll agent that operates on a unified data platform for multi‑country teams in Asia. The tool is now in early access, starting with analytics and recruitment, and promises to automate tasks while...
AMD Pledges up to $2.5 Bn to Supercharge UK AI Chip Ecosystem
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will invest up to £2 bn (about $2.5 bn) over the next five years in the United Kingdom to accelerate AI hardware innovation. The plan includes collaborations with Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge and Oriole Networks,...
IBM Cyber Campus Teams with AWS to Launch Scalable Cloud‑Based Cybersecurity Training Platform
IBM Cyber Campus has joined forces with Amazon Web Services to provide a cloud‑first, fully managed cybersecurity training environment for higher‑education institutions. The platform, built with Cloud Range and Cyviz, promises unlimited scalability and real‑world SOC simulations to help close...
IBM Study Finds Two‑Thirds of CIOs/CTOs Lack Full Control Over Scaling AI Agents
IBM’s Institute for Business Value surveyed 2,000 C‑level tech executives and found that two‑thirds of CIOs and CTOs are accountable for AI systems they don’t fully control. With AI agent deployments expected to rise 38% by 2027, governance, security and...
DockSec Unveils Open‑Source AI‑Powered Docker Security Scanner
DockSec, an OWASP Incubator project, launched an open‑source AI‑powered Docker security scanner that combines Trivy, Hadolint and Docker Scout with large‑language‑model explanations. The tool delivers a 0‑100 security score, line‑specific remediation and supports major LLM providers, targeting developers without enterprise...
SoftBank Pledges up to $86 Bn for Nuclear‑powered AI Data Centers in France
SoftBank Group announced a commitment of up to €75 billion (about $86 billion) to construct 5 gigawatts of AI data‑center capacity in France. The first €45 billion phase will deliver 3.1 GW by 2031 in the Hauts‑de‑France region, leveraging the country’s nuclear grid and partnerships...
Eli Lilly Stock Jumps After Late-Stage Trial of Next-Generation Weight-Loss Drug
Eli Lilly’s next‑generation obesity drug retatrutide delivered a 28.3% average weight loss after 80 weeks at its highest dose, and 19% at the lowest dose, in a Phase 3 trial presented at the American Diabetes Association conference. The trial also showed benefits...
Prada and Axiom Space Deliver Luxury Cooling Garment for NASA’s Artemis IV Moon Mission
Prada and Houston‑based Axiom Space unveiled a liquid‑cooling and ventilation garment (LCVG) that will serve as the inner layer of the spacesuit worn by NASA astronauts on the Artemis IV mission, slated for early 2028. The partnership blends high‑fashion materials with...
Nvidia and Hyundai Discuss AI-Driven Autonomous Tech Partnership
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Hyundai Motor Group executives in Seoul, signaling a potential partnership to develop AI platforms for autonomous vehicles. The talks come as both companies navigate a volatile market, with Hyundai shares down 8.7% and Nvidia...
Jeff Geerling Tested Every Major IP KVM: Here Are the Results
Jeff Geerling conducted a hands‑on review of the leading IP KVM devices, from the open‑source PiKVM to the enterprise‑grade Jet KVM. He evaluated real‑world scenarios such as BIOS configuration and unresponsive servers, highlighting features like 4K video, ATX power control,...
Independent Ad Tech Is Reframing Itself Around Cloud Hardware
Ad tech vendors are now differentiating themselves by whether they own their cloud infrastructure or rent from public clouds like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. SSPs such as PubMatic and Index Exchange have launched containerized solutions—Decision Fabric and Index Cloud—that...
Databricks Launches Query Tags Preview to Give Enterprises Granular SQL Warehouse Cost Visibility
Databricks announced the public preview of Query Tags, a capability that lets organizations attach custom key‑value metadata to every SQL execution in shared warehouses, enabling precise cost attribution across teams and projects. The feature, already used by hundreds of customers...
Token Appoints Dianne Liu as Vice President of Marketing
Token announced the appointment of Dianne Liu as Vice President of Marketing to lead its demand engine and market narrative for TokenCore, the company’s cryptographic biometric identity assurance platform. Liu brings over two decades of experience scaling revenue in cybersecurity,...
Gold-Core Nanoparticles Deliver Full-Spectrum Structural Colors
Yuwon Jeon and his team at KU‑KIST in Seoul have engineered gold‑core, silica‑shell nanoparticles that suppress blue scattering and produce vivid, stable reds, greens and blues without dyes. The breakthrough could reshape paints, coatings and anti‑counterfeiting inks.
Retailers Deploy Dynamic Pricing Algorithms, Driving Up to 36% Price Swings Online
A CBS investigation revealed that major online retailers are using dynamic pricing algorithms that can swing prices by as much as 36% within weeks. The practice, driven by real‑time data on demand, inventory and shopper behavior, is prompting both consumer...
Oxford Quantum Circuits Lands $350 M in Europe’s Biggest Private Quantum‑computing Round
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) closed a £260 million ($350 million) Series C funding round, the largest private investment ever in European quantum computing. Led by Bullhound Capital and backed by the British Business Bank and other investors, the capital will fund OQC’s expansion...
SK Telecom and Nvidia Launch Gigawatt‑Scale AI Cloud in Korea
SK Telecom and Nvidia announced a joint venture to build a gigawatt‑scale AI cloud in South Korea, with the first AI factory slated for 2027. The partnership leverages Nvidia’s DSX full‑stack platform and SK Telecom’s network reach to create a...
Oracle Pours $48 B Into Cloud, Betting on AI-Driven SaaS Infrastructure
Oracle accelerated its cloud transformation, spending $48.25 billion on data‑center build‑out over the past year and raising $42.7 billion in new debt. The move shifts the company from an asset‑light software model to a capital‑intensive AI‑driven SaaS infrastructure play, raising questions about...
Remitly Posts $453M Revenue as Cross‑border Payments Surge
Remitly announced Q1 results showing $453 million in revenue, $22.1 billion moved across borders and a 332% jump in net income to $49.1 million. The growth reflects expanding demand for low‑cost, app‑based remittances and positions the firm for further market share gains.
Department of Work and Pensions' Answer to AI Job Fears Is a Bot to Polish Your CV
The UK government unveiled a three‑month trial of an "AI Work Assistant" that helps jobseekers draft CVs, write applications and receive career advice around the clock. Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented the service at London Tech Week, positioning it as...
1,000th Breach Logged Highlights Growing Delay in Cyber‑Incident Disclosures
Security researcher Troy Hunt added the 1,000th data breach to Have I Been Pwned, using the milestone to spotlight disclosure lags that stretched to 43 days at Carnival and remain unresolved at DentaQuest. The pattern threatens compliance with GDPR, CCPA...
Roche, Nurix Seal $2.3 Bn Deal to Co‑develop BTK Degrader Bexobrutideg
Roche and Nurix Therapeutics have signed an exclusive licensing and collaboration agreement worth up to $2.3 bn to co‑develop and co‑commercialise the BTK degrader bexobrutideg (NX‑5948). The deal includes a $700 m upfront payment and a 60/40 split of development costs, positioning...
The 12 Most Strategically Important IT Initiatives Today
CIOs across industries are prioritizing AI—especially generative and agentic models—alongside security, data analytics, and automation as their top strategic initiatives for 2026. The State of the CIO survey shows AI at the forefront, followed by agentic AI, analytics, and risk...
Ingredion to Acquire Tate & Lyle in $5 Billion Cash Deal, Expanding Global Ingredient Portfolio
U.S. food‑ingredients maker Ingredion agreed to buy British sweetener and food‑solutions firm Tate & Lyle for $5 billion in cash, a 59% premium to the prior close. The merger combines Ingredion’s texture and sugar‑reduction business with Tate & Lyle’s sweetener expertise,...
ADA2026: Benefits Beyond Weight Loss with Survodutide
At the 2026 American Diabetes Association scientific sessions, Boehringer Ingelheim’s dual GLP‑1 and glucagon agonist survodutide demonstrated a mean 13 % weight loss over 76 weeks, with nearly one‑third of participants achieving at least 20 % loss. The phase‑3 trial also reported a...
QinetiQ Boosts UK Mine-Hunting Drone Testing at Portland
QinetiQ has installed a new six‑metre water tank at the MOD Portland Bill site to test and tune the magnetic signatures of uncrewed mine‑hunting vessels slated for Royal Navy service. The tank lets engineers capture magnetic data from each drone...
AI Is Breaking the Economic Logic of the Public Cloud
The rise of AI workloads is exposing the cost and predictability limits of a cloud‑first strategy. Sustained GPU usage, massive data movement and latency demands make public‑cloud pricing volatile, prompting organizations to reassess where each workload runs. Companies are shifting...
How TransferMate and Vivox AI Are Transforming AML Compliance
TransferMate teamed up with Vivox AI to overhaul its AML and sanctions screening, slashing analysis time from 40 minutes to as little as two minutes. The eight‑week rollout deployed AI agents that automate manual data interpretation while preserving human oversight...
Commission Approves €23 Billion Italian State Aid Scheme to Support Renewable Electricity Production
The European Commission has cleared Italy’s €23 billion (approximately $25 billion) state‑aid programme aimed at boosting renewable electricity generation. The plan will fund on‑shore wind, solar, hydropower and sewage‑gas projects, adding about 37.15 GW of capacity – roughly 48% of Italy’s current renewable...
SA Firms ‘Rewire’ Leadership for AI Future
South African CEOs are reshaping their C‑suite to embed artificial intelligence, with 67% appointing a chief AI officer and 83% integrating AI across workflows. Executives report growing confidence, as 80% feel comfortable basing strategic decisions on AI‑generated insights. However, only...