THG Ingenuity Launches Gift With Purchase Channel
THG Ingenuity has launched an external Gift‑With‑Purchase (GWP) channel, extending its proven retail‑media solution to third‑party brands. The service integrates curated gifting offers into key moments of the shopper journey across beauty, nutrition and lifestyle sites. Early campaigns on LOOKFANTASTIC and Myprotein lifted add‑to‑basket rates by 77% and drove a 67% rise in new brand partnerships. CPA‑driven revenue grew 6% year‑over‑year, positioning the channel as a scalable growth engine for partners.
ASML's Lithography: The Hidden Backbone of Modern Tech
This diagram might be the most honest picture of the modern tech stack. Look closely. ↳ Unpaid open-source developers holding everything together ↳ AWS + Cloudflare doing most of the heavy lifting ↳ AI layered on top ↳ Microsoft… vibing aggressively somewhere in the middle It’s...
Global Memory Crunch Threatens Laptop Value for Business Buyers
A tightening global DRAM and NAND supply is prompting PC makers to halve RAM in entry‑level business laptops and shrink SSD capacities, even as overall production continues. Manufacturers are opting for lower‑spec configurations rather than raising sticker prices, while many...
OneShield Deploys AI Hub with US Specialty Insurer
OneShield announced that a Michigan‑based specialty insurer has chosen its AI Hub platform to modernize its insurance operations. The AI Hub acts as an AI operating system, delivering large language models and agentic capabilities while coexisting with existing core systems....
Kalshi Taps Brazil’s XP to Take Prediction Markets Global
Kalshi has teamed up with Brazil's leading brokerage XP Inc. to launch regulated prediction‑market contracts outside the United States. XP will handle local distribution, client relationships, and regulatory coordination, while Kalshi supplies the trading technology, market design, and risk‑management tools....
The 4 Stages of AI Adoption—And Why Most SMBs Are Still Stuck at Level 1
SMBs are navigating a four‑stage AI adoption framework, but the majority are still stuck at the initial experimentation phase. Frontier AI models now deliver expert‑level output up to 100× faster and at lower cost, prompting urgent competitive pressure. Leaders cite...
SA Start-Up Aims to Help Business Side-Step ‘Innovation Theatre’ Using AI
South African start‑up Otinga, founded in June 2023, reports over 275% year‑on‑year growth by delivering AI‑driven transformation through rapid, execution‑focused programmes. The firm positions itself against “innovation theatre”, emphasizing disciplined governance, clear business ownership, and measurable outcomes rather than speculative pilots....
From Affordable Humanoids to Robotaxis: Pittsburgh Robotics Network Predicts the Next Wave of Physical AI
Pittsburgh’s robotics ecosystem is poised for a breakthrough in 2026 as affordable humanoid robots dip below $20,000 and robotaxi services are projected to capture more than 10% of urban transport markets. The Pittsburgh Robotics Network highlights major capital inflows—$400 million for...
Epic’s Agent Factory and the End of the Middle Layer: What Health Tech Investors Need to Understand Right Now
At HIMSS26 Epic unveiled Agent Factory, a no‑code, drag‑and‑drop AI builder that lets health systems create and orchestrate autonomous agents across clinical and operational workflows. The move follows Epic’s dominant market position—42.3% of acute‑care hospitals and 54.9% of beds in...
BuytoGive Launches £500,000 Funding Round
BuytoGive, a UK e‑commerce marketplace that converts regular online purchases into charitable donations, announced a £500,000 seed round, the first half of a £1 million raise at a £3 million pre‑money valuation. The company recently secured access to 1.2 million products via a...
ABOUT YOU Opens Its Marketplace to New Sellers
ABOUT YOU, a Zalando Group fashion retailer, has opened its marketplace to any fashion seller, removing minimum product‑count and revenue thresholds. The new self‑service Seller Center lets brands launch in as little as four weeks, with no onboarding fees. In the...
Conjugated N‐Type Diradical Semiconductor Empowers High‐Performance TiO2‐Based Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers have introduced IDT‑R, an n‑type conjugated diradical semiconductor, to modify TiO₂ electron transport layers in perovskite solar cells. The material simultaneously passivates surface defects and raises intrinsic conductivity, addressing the long‑standing performance gap between TiO₂‑ and SnO₂‑based devices. Devices...
DMG MORI Federal Services Secures DOE HPC4Mfg Grant to Optimize Laser Powder Bed Fusion Using Supercomputing
DMG MORI Federal Services has secured a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s High‑Performance Computing for Manufacturing (HPC4Mfg) program to improve laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing. The project, launched on February 23, 2026, partners the company...
Photothermally Triggered Intratumoral In Situ Drug Synthesis: A Smart Nanoplatform for NIR‐Controlled Precise Activation of Antitumor Precursors
Researchers have engineered an iron‑doped mesoporous silica nanoplatform (FOBA) that, when exposed to 808 nm near‑infrared light, uses the Y6 photothermal converter to heat and trigger a PEG gate, creating a transient solvent that enables in‑situ synthesis of the cytotoxic agent...
Electric Fields Allow Bioprinting of Aligned Muscle Fibers
Researchers have integrated an electric field into electrohydrodynamic (EHD) bioprinting to orient fibrin‑alginate hydrogels, producing nanofiber alignment that directs myocyte organization. The conductive polymer‑enhanced constructs exhibit improved myotube differentiation and mimic native muscle conductivity. In vivo tests on rats demonstrated...
IPhone Locked to Owner: How to Unlock With/Without Computer
The article explains Apple’s Activation Lock, which displays a “iPhone Locked to Owner” screen on iPhones, iPads and iPod touches. It outlines how owners and second‑hand buyers can remove the lock without a computer, including contacting the previous owner, using...
Mandatory Energy Rating Report Card Urged for All Homes
Australia will expand the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme with a $32.7 million boost, making energy‑efficiency assessments available to homeowners and landlords from July. The scheme rates homes on a zero‑to‑10 star scale, but only about 30% of the existing stock...
New Briefing Note: PSD3 and PSR: From Provisional Agreement to 2026 Readiness
The European Commission has reached a provisional agreement on the Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and the accompanying Payment Services Regulation (PSR), setting a roadmap toward full implementation by 2026. The new rules broaden the definition of payment service providers, tighten...
Molex Introduces 145 GHz Multi-Port Coaxial Assemblies
Molex has launched the Cardinal Multi-Port High-Frequency Coaxial Assemblies, extending its test‑and‑measurement portfolio to 145 GHz. The new modules deliver phase‑matched connectivity and support data rates up to 448 Gbps, targeting AI back‑haul, 5G/6G, mmWave radar and terahertz imaging. Multi‑port configurations (1×4,...
Controlled Formation of Carbon Nanotubes and Nanotube Junctions From Bilayer Graphene
Researchers used a scanning transmission electron microscope to cut twisted bilayer graphene ribbons, triggering a spontaneous transformation into chiral carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and complex junctions. Ribbons narrower than roughly 4 nm reliably roll into tubes, while wider ribbons remain flat, a...
Ireland Shuts Last Coal Plant, Becomes 15th Coal-Free Country in Europe (2025)
Ireland retired its final coal‑fired power plant in 2025, making it the 15th European nation to operate without coal. The closure ends a decades‑long reliance on coal for baseload electricity and follows a broader EU push toward net‑zero emissions. Ireland’s...
A Recyclable Magnetic Nanosystem Enable Circulatory Antibacterial Strategy for Static and Dynamic Blood Disinfection
Researchers have engineered a recyclable magnetic nanosystem (Fe3O4/CeO2@BP) that integrates black phosphorus with iron oxide and cerium oxide to achieve rapid, ROS‑driven antibacterial activity in blood. The material can be magnetically retrieved, enabling repeated use across at least 20 disinfection...
A SEMA7A Feedback Loop in Macrophages Accelerates Atherosclerosis
Researchers identified macrophage‑derived Semaphorin 7A (SEMA7A) as a potent driver of atherosclerosis. Gene‑expression analysis showed high SEMA7A and its receptor integrin β1 in human mononuclear cells, and mouse models with macrophage‑specific Sema7a deletion exhibited a 57.2% reduction in lesion size and improved...
Standardized Elemental Composition Analysis of Graphene‐Related 2D Materials (GR2M) With SEM/EDS and XPS Works Reliably
A systematic study demonstrates that energy‑dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) can reliably quantify the oxygen‑to‑carbon (O/C) ratio and trace metal impurities in graphene‑related 2D materials (GR2M). The researchers validated SEM/EDS results against X‑ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) across multiple excitation settings and...
From Fragmented Processes to End-to-End Compliance
Compliance in regulated sectors has long relied on disjointed systems, spreadsheets and point solutions that leave gaps in oversight. A new paradigm—end‑to‑end (E2E) compliance—promises a fully connected workflow that ties regulatory intelligence directly to internal policies, controls and documentation. By...
Capitec’s Innovation Enables Smart ID Access at Scale
Capitec has launched an in‑branch Smart ID service in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs, deploying self‑service terminals that let clients apply for a Smart ID in under five minutes. The pilot has moved to a phased national rollout, targeting...
Citi Issues Its First Digitally Native Structured Note on Euroclear’s D-FMI Platform
Citi has launched its first digitally native structured note on Euroclear’s Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D‑FMI), marking a pioneering use of distributed‑ledger technology for wealth‑management products. The note, issued under English law by Citigroup Global Markets Funding Luxembourg, demonstrates a...
Synergistic Catalysis at Zn–Mn Dual‐Atoms Sites for Efficient Electrocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde
Researchers have engineered a Zn‑Mn dual‑atom catalyst (ZnMn‑N8) that dramatically improves electrocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde in a gas‑solid system. The material achieves 63.8% HCHO decomposition with 92.3% CO₂ selectivity, surpassing many liquid‑phase catalysts. Advanced microscopy and X‑ray spectroscopy confirm atomic‑scale...
Navi Technologies Swings to Red with Rs 126 Cr Loss in FY25
Navi Technologies posted an Rs 126 crore loss for FY25, a marked improvement from the Rs 358.5 crore loss a year earlier, despite an 18% jump in revenue to Rs 2,565 crore. Interest income, which makes up 85% of total revenue, rose 21% while other income...
LifeVac Receives FDA De Novo Classification for Anti-Choking Device
LifeVac has secured FDA De Novo classification, designating its suction anti‑choking device as a Class II medical device for second‑line treatment after failed basic life support protocols. The clearance confirms the device as a single‑use, non‑powered, non‑invasive tool suitable for adults and...
West Asia Conflict: Nasscom Urges Member Firms to Step up Vigilence, Cyber Resilience
NASSCOM has issued a fresh advisory urging Indian technology firms to heighten vigilance and cyber‑resilience as the West Asia conflict escalates following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The body recommends activating business‑continuity plans, enabling remote work for staff in...
Smartphone Ultrasound May Aid Spine Diagnosis, If Cost‑Effective
Smartphone-connected ultrasound devices could bring an interesting new layer to spinal diagnostics. A system like SpineUs combines a handheld ultrasound scanner with tracking software and AI-based reconstruction to create 3D visualizations of the spine’s surface in near real time. According to Verdure...
Alibaba's Qwen3.5 Scales Multimodal AI Efficiently
🚨 @AlibabaGroup last week open-sourced a model that makes “multimodal AI” actually scalable. It’s called Qwen3.5 and instead of just making it bigger, they made it smarter per GPU. Linear attention + sparse MoE = serious performance without insane compute bills. Here’s why...
Aisa Pharma Reports Positive Results for AISA-021
Aisa Pharma announced positive Phase II data for AISA‑021, a once‑daily calcium channel blocker, in systemic sclerosis‑associated Raynaud’s phenomenon (SSc RP). The double‑blind, placebo‑controlled RECONNOITER trial enrolled 64 patients and showed a 22.1% reduction in weekly Raynaud attacks and a 155% placebo‑adjusted...
Clarify AI Voice Vs. Content to Avoid Telco Regulation
We need more clarity on where the boundary is between AI Voice & AI Content Otherwise new telco AI applications could face extra regulatory hurdles https://t.co/EwRpBhI4l6
Systems-Led Transformation: HR’s New Strategic Role
From #HR to Organisational Systems: A Practitioner’s Perspective on Systems-Led Transformation @ABPsychologists https://t.co/2C7ku7wml6 #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
A Practical Playbook for Making Locked-Down Enterprise AI Smarter
The article offers a hands‑on playbook for turning locked‑down enterprise AI into a useful partner by feeding it structured context. It introduces three "context cards" – personal, organization, and project – that capture role, company values, SOPs, and initiative details....
Multiple Payments for Card Bill Frustrates Users
well that's just rude.. having to make multiple payments to pay the monthly card bill is all a bit much - thanks BPAY.. not.. https://t.co/6MGklFKw4O
AI‑driven Drones Enable Precise Weed Control, Cutting Chemicals
Farmers are turning to drones and AI to fight weeds more precisely. By identifying unwanted plants in real time, the systems can target herbicides exactly where needed. The result could mean lower chemical use, lower costs, and smarter agriculture. https://t.co/WITdTG6T8I @bbcnews
Your TV's Ethernet Port Is Probably Slower than You'd Like: 3 Ways to Check
Most modern smart TVs are equipped with only 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports, limiting wired bandwidth to around 100 Mbps despite gigabit‑capable Wi‑Fi. The restriction is intentional, as major streaming services stream well below that threshold, but it becomes problematic for local high‑bitrate...
AOK Bayern Transforms Healthcare Service for 4.5 Million Members with NiCE’s CXone CX AI Platform
AOK Bayern, one of Germany’s largest statutory health insurers serving 4.5 million members, has migrated its contact‑center operations to NICE CXone on the EU Sovereign Cloud. The move replaces legacy on‑premises systems with a unified, cloud‑native platform that integrates voice, chat, email...
AI Infrastructure Stocks Surge as Hype Fades
The AI attention war just flipped. OpenAI mentions: down 40% Microsoft: down 50% Google: up 69% AWS: up 120% GCP: up 133% The market is rotating from AI announcements to AI infrastructure. The builders are winning. Quietly. https://t.co/Uy593RMqxj
Jackery Introduces SolarVault 3 Series of Residential Solar Storage Solutions in the Netherlands
Jackery unveiled its SolarVault 3 series of residential solar storage solutions in the Netherlands, offering three models tailored for apartments, larger homes, and existing PV installations. The S3 Pro and S3 Pro Max deliver up to 4000 W solar input with...
CVSense Launches AI Recruitment Platform to Help Companies Reduce Costly Hiring Mistakes
CVSense, a UK‑registered AI recruitment platform founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs, launched to address the massive CV overload and costly mis‑hires plaguing firms in Nigeria and beyond. The service replaces crude keyword‑based ATS filters with contextual AI that reads, scores, and...
Morningstar Launches AI Assistant for Flagship Platform
Morningstar has introduced an AI assistant embedded in its Direct Advisory Suite, currently in beta for a limited group of 4,000 advisors out of more than 180,000 users. The voice‑enabled assistant combines multiple AI agents to streamline research, portfolio analysis,...
China Leads the Humanoid Robot Race — but the U.S. Still Has a Shot
Chinese firms now dominate the global humanoid‑robot market, accounting for over 90% of sales after a surge of units shipped in 2023. Government initiatives such as Made in China 2025 and the 14th Five‑Year Plan have built a robust high‑end manufacturing...
Nonprofits Shaping the Future of Responsible AI
Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting AI despite tighter budgets and soaring service demand, prioritizing privacy, transparency, and governance. Initiatives like JA Worldwide's JA Boost and Domesticshelters.org's HopeChat illustrate how AI can enhance education and crisis support while embedding robust safeguards....
The Impact of a CRM Transition: Q&A with David Rosner
Pharma firms must choose between Veeva and Salesforce CRMs after the vendors split, creating a roughly even market split among the top 20 life‑science companies. Deloitte’s David Rosner says the decision is more than a tech upgrade; it can reshape...
We’ve Seen Ransomware Cost American Lives. Here’s What It Will Actually Take to Stop It.
Ransomware attacks surged in 2024, with the Department of Homeland Security reporting over 5,600 publicly disclosed incidents worldwide and nearly half targeting the United States. The FBI notes a nine‑percent year‑over‑year rise, and the average breach now costs $2.73 million, threatening...
Key Factors Contributing to Uncertainty in Moderna's mRNA Vaccine Review
The FDA initially refused to review Moderna’s mRNA‑based flu vaccine, prompting surprise among industry observers. After a White House meeting, the agency reversed course and granted Moderna a Type A meeting, effectively resetting the review process. Lanton notes this regulatory flip‑flop...
