Video Wednesday
On November 20, 2020, Verb and Johnson & Johnson unveiled OTTAVA, a six‑armed robotic platform designed for minimally invasive procedures. The system combines advanced haptic feedback with AI‑driven motion planning to enhance surgeon precision. Early trials suggest OTTADA can reduce operative time and improve patient outcomes in complex surgeries. The robot’s modular design allows integration with existing operating‑room infrastructure.
March 4, 1979: Voyager 1 Images Jupiter’s Ring
On March 4, 1979 Voyager 1 captured a landmark photograph that revealed Jupiter’s previously unseen ring system. The image required an 11‑minute‑12‑second exposure as the spacecraft swept past the planet, causing background stars to appear as zigzag streaks. The faint, thin ring proved...
Reliable Space Rescue Is a Prerequisite for Continued Economic Opportunity in Space and We Have a Long Way to Go
SpaceX Crew 11’s emergency return in January 2026 marked the first crew rescue from orbit, proving that a rapid LEO evacuation is possible. The rescue highlighted a stark gap: no reliable, on‑demand capability exists for commercial missions beyond low Earth orbit. As...
Thales Updates and Enhances Naranja X’s Payment Security
Thales announced that Argentina fintech Naranja X has expanded its use of the Thales D1 Platform, adding Entersekt’s authentication suite to secure online payments. The cloud‑native solution enables tokenized Apple Pay and Google Pay wallets and implements 3‑DS protocols for e‑commerce. Naranja X reports over...
Pentagon Vendor Cutoff Exposes the AI Dependency Map Most Enterprises Never Built
The Pentagon’s six‑month ban on Anthropic’s Claude has exposed a blind spot in enterprise AI risk management: most firms cannot map the full chain of AI model dependencies. A Panorays survey shows only 15% of CISOs have complete visibility, while...
Oracle AI Database 26ai: Practical Features
Oracle introduced the AI Database 26ai, a new release that adds automatic transaction rollback, real‑time SQL plan management, and built‑in AI vector search. The platform promises more stable performance under unpredictable workloads, faster data ingestion, and a self‑managed in‑memory cache...
How Can Predictive Operations Transform Airport Management?
Heathrow Airport has appointed Netcompany as its primary digital operations partner, deploying the AIRHART Airport Operations Orchestration Platform. The solution promises real‑time situational awareness, AI‑driven decision support and predictive planning for the hub’s 80 million annual passengers. By consolidating airline, ground...
The Power to Pivot: Operational Velocity as a Key Retail Metric
Retail leaders are urged to prioritize operational velocity—the speed at which campaigns, inventory signals, and creative assets can be adjusted—over merely tracking click costs. The article argues that agility, not additional tools, is the true growth catalyst, recommending automated kill...
Over 1,200 IceWarp Servers Still Vulnerable to Unauthenticated RCE Flaw (CVE-2025-14500)
A critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaw (CVE-2025-14500) affects IceWarp's business communication platform, allowing attackers to execute OS commands as root or SYSTEM. The vulnerability, rooted in improper handling of the X‑File‑Operation header, was disclosed in September 2025 and patched...
UniQure’s Delay, REGENXBIO’s Rejection Explained, Sarepta’s Ingram Steps Down, More
The FDA issued a complete‑response letter to UniQure, requiring a randomized, double‑blind, sham‑surgery Phase 3 trial for its Huntington’s disease gene therapy, and similarly rejected REGENXBIO’s Hunter syndrome candidate over study design flaws. Regulatory experts warned that the agency’s decision‑making appears...
From Data Ambition to Public Value
Governments have moved past debating data use and now face the challenge of governing data responsibly in an AI‑driven era. The article argues that traditional, technocratic data strategies fall short because they prioritize compliance over legitimacy, privacy, and public trust....
Never Sell: MBI Interviews Asianometry
MBI’s “Never Sell” podcast featured a conversation with Asianometry, the popular YouTube educator known for deep dives into semiconductor technology. The episode explored the entire semiconductor value chain, from design through testing, and highlighted the creator’s ability to simplify complex...
Defect Networks Boost Performance of Next Generation Perovskite Solar Cells
A study by the Institute of Science and Technology Austria reveals that networks of flexoelectric domain walls generate internal electric fields that separate and transport charge carriers in solution‑processed lead halide perovskites. Using a novel silver‑ion electrochemical staining technique, researchers...
New Figures Reveal 7 Million Started a New Job in 2025
HM Revenue and Customs reported that more than 7 million people began new employment in 2025, a rise of 300,000 over the prior year. The data coincides with National Careers Week, during which HMRC is urging job‑seekers to download its mobile...
Combine GTD with AI to Prioritize, Not Just Capture
This isn’t an AI problem. It’s a values and prioritization problem. And it turns out GTD + AI is a pretty powerful answer. Here’s the system I use: 1. Clarify your goals (max 3) Everything else is noise. Your goals are your filter. 2. Capture ruthlessly,...
Softbank Robotics America Introduces New AI-Enabled Commercial Cleaning Robots
SoftBank Robotics America unveiled three AI‑enabled commercial cleaning robots—Omnie, V40 2.0, and Phantas 1.3—developed with Gausium. The machines combine computer vision, vision‑language models, and 3D LiDAR to navigate complex indoor environments with minimal human input. Targeted at airports, retail hubs, senior living...
Natural Language Joins Still Feel Confusing for Beginners
Yesterday I showed someone how to join tables in Snowflake using natural language no SQL required. And she still said it was hard and confusing.
Cyngn Deploys DriveMod Tugger at WEG Electric Motor Facility
Cyngn announced a commercial contract to install its DriveMod Tugger at WEG’s electric‑motor plant in Bluffton, Indiana. The autonomous tugger will move up to 60 pallets of components daily, replacing single‑pallet forklift runs. By handling predictable transport, the system frees forklift...
KT and Rohde & Schwarz to Showcase AI-Enhanced Radio Transmission Performance
KT, Qualcomm, and Rohde & Schwarz showcased a 6G AI proof‑of‑concept at MWC Barcelona 2026, using the CMX500 one‑box tester to demonstrate AI‑enhanced radio transmission. The AI‑enabled prototype achieved roughly a 50 % increase in downlink throughput compared with conventional methods,...
Amex Taps Customers for Fraud Fight
American Express is leveraging direct conversations with cardholders who have faced fraud to gather real‑time intelligence on scam tactics. The data helps the firm refine detection models as U.S. consumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25 percent rise. Executives...
ChatGPT 5.3 Instantly Hooks Readers with WebMCP Insight
The new ChatGPT 5.3 Instant ends every conversation with a hook that keeps me reading. I asked about WebMCP and it did an excellent job. It still referenced web sources but not a whole lot. Then it's like, "I can also...
Inside CMR Surgical’s Big Pivot Before US Robot Launch
CMR Surgical’s new CEO, Massimiliano Colella, halted the planned U.S. debut of the first‑generation Versius robot, opting to wait for the upgraded Versius Plus platform. The second‑generation system secured FDA clearance for gallbladder‑removal surgery and is slated for a soft launch later...
From Analogue to Digital: How Innovators Are Supporting Health Tech Talent
The UK’s 10‑Year Health Plan calls for a shift from analogue to digital, prompting a race to upskill the NHS workforce. Alumni of the DigitalHealth.London Accelerator are leading the effort through three initiatives: Flok Health’s £17.2 million AI scholarship programme, Megi...
Solar Flare: A Perfect Storm for Solar Stocks
Solar stocks rallied sharply as SolarEdge and Enphase posted strong Q4 2025 results. SolarEdge reported a 70% revenue jump, 23.3% non‑GAAP gross margin and $43.3 million free cash flow, while Enphase delivered EPS of 71 cents and a 46.1% margin. Both...
Siemens Delivers Verified AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solution for Industrial 5G with Palo Alto Networks
Siemens announced a verified AI‑driven cybersecurity solution for private industrial 5G networks, developed with Palo Alto Networks. The offering integrates Siemens’ private 5G infrastructure, the SINEC Security Monitor, and Palo Alto’s next‑generation firewall optimized for OT protocols, delivering IEC 62443‑grade protection...
Latitude59 Opens Pitch Applications as Investors Raise the Bar on Operational Readiness
Latitude59 has opened applications for its 2026 pitch competition, with a deadline of April 15, 2026. The event will take place May 20‑22 in Tallinn, featuring jurors, mentors, and regional angel networks. Last year attracted 407 applications from 48 countries,...
Wiss Expands NetSuite Automation Capabilities
Wiss announced its new status as a Certified Netgain Implementation Partner, giving it the authority to deploy Netgain’s native NetSuite add‑ons directly within client ERP environments. The partnership enables Wiss to embed automation across critical accounting workflows such as fixed‑asset...
This Remote Desktop Tool Finally Replaced RDP and VNC in My Home Lab
RustDesk, an open‑source remote‑desktop solution, has replaced RDP and VNC in the author’s home lab due to its streamlined setup and cross‑platform reach. The tool connects via simple device IDs without requiring accounts and supports local‑network and internet access through...
Is Your LMS Losing to Slack? Plus, News From ServiceNow and More
A new Go1 report, co‑authored with analyst Lori Niles‑Hofmann, reveals that many employees are sidestepping corporate learning management systems (LMS) in favor of informal tools like Slack. Survey data from 700 employees and 300 managers shows a significant portion of...
$825K Grant Helps Bring Ill. Fire Training Tower Closer to Construction
Sterling and Rock Falls fire departments secured an $825,000 federal grant, thanks to Rep. Eric Sorensen, to fund a shared regional fire training tower. The facility, slated for Rock Falls’ industrial park, will provide daily realistic training, reducing travel and...
Theolytics Awarded €8 Million Horizon Europe Grant to Fund Ovarian Cancer Study
Theolytics, an Oxford‑based biotech, secured an €8 million non‑dilutive Horizon Europe grant to fund its phase 2 OCTOPOD‑IV expansion trial of THEO‑260, a novel oncolytic therapy for advanced ovarian cancer. The grant, awarded after a rigorous review, will finance the phase 2a portion...
SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments
SUNRATE, a global payment and treasury platform, announced a strategic partnership with travel‑focused merchant‑account provider Repayd at ITB Berlin 2026. The alliance merges SUNRATE’s worldwide financial network with Repayd’s specialist travel payment infrastructure. Together they will deliver faster international payouts,...
Linux Preps IBPB-On-Entry Feature For AMD SEV-SNP Guest VMs
Linux is integrating the IBPB‑on‑Entry feature for AMD SEV‑SNP guest VMs, slated for the upcoming 7.0 kernel and back‑porting to stable releases. The feature, native to AMD EPYC Zen 5 processors, inserts an Indirect Branch Predictor Barrier on VM entry to...
2025 Non-US Novel Large Molecule Drug Approvals
In 2025, Europe’s EMA, China’s NMPA, and Japan’s PMDA each granted first‑time approvals for novel large‑molecule therapeutics. Oncology accounted for the largest share of these approvals, while endocrinology—driven largely by GLP‑1‑based agents—was the second biggest category. The approvals span a...
Frictionless Self-Serve Market Launched At Co-Op Live
Co‑op Live in Manchester has opened Europe’s first AI‑driven, frictionless self‑serve market, built with Oak View Group, AiFi and Boxbar Tech. Shoppers tap a cashless card, pick items, and leave while computer‑vision cameras track each purchase. The system is designed...
Sneaking Into Apple Event, Awaiting the MacBook Neo
I didn’t get a badge but I’m at the Apple Event where we expect to see the MacBook Neo
Virginia Urges Utilities to Maximize Existing Grid Capacity
Virginia to utilities: Do more with the existing power grid #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/zWtmgZDDTa
Heritage Foundation Rates Space Force ‘Marginal’
The Heritage Foundation’s 2026 Index of US Military Strength gave the U.S. Space Force a marginal overall grade, citing severe shortfalls in resources, capacity, and readiness for contested space operations. The report highlights deficiencies in communications, weather forecasting, space domain...
Crowded Apple Event Hints at $599‑$699 MacBook Neo
Standing room only at intimate NY Apple event. I hope the MacBook Neo is as cheap as they’re saying. $599? $699? https://t.co/clCte4XkBJ
Telcos Must Fuse AI, 6G, Quantum to Win
Just finished my segment on @theCUBE from #MWC26, 5th year in a row. @furrier and I had a great discussion on what it takes for telcos to win this time, where AI, #6G and #QuantumComputing are going to converge in...
The New Coaching Stack: A 3-Tier Model for AI and Human Coaching
Traditional one‑on‑one coaching drives manager performance but is expensive and limited in reach. Vendors propose an AI‑augmented coaching stack that layers self‑service AI tools, AI‑supported human sessions, and pure human coaching. This three‑tier model promises scalable, personalized development while preserving...
AI Adoption in HR: Tough Decision, Potentially Costly
A Hard (and Maybe Costly) Call on #AI @Korn_Ferry https://t.co/s2Fp60Yllu #HCM #HRM #HumanResources #HRTech #CHRO #CPO #Hiring #Recruitment #PeopleManagement #Culture #Change #FutureofHR #HRCurator
Validate Cloud SCM Fits Your Real Workflows
Manufacturers: how do you know if cloud SCM enhancements fit your reality? Assess future state operating models and product capabilities against your workflows and data. It's about how the software truly works day-to-day. #SCM #Cloud https://t.co/K8BkrmvMyN
(PR) Razer Introduces BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and PlayStation - White Edition
Razer announced the White Edition of its BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed headset for both Xbox and PlayStation consoles. The new colorway retains the lightweight, wireless design and esports‑grade audio performance of the original model. It targets next‑generation console users seeking...
Lawyers Must Define Their Unique Value Amid AI
The real question isn't whether AI changes legal work. It's whether lawyers use this moment to finally define themselves by what only they can do.
Italy's New Rules Risk Favoring Gas over Renewables
Italy’s new energy provisions could boost gas use, undermine renewables and storage competitiveness #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ekdqmPRdKr
Sunseeker Launches New Self-Driving-Level Robot Mower
Sunseeker Robotics is set to launch the S4 robotic mower on March 3, 2026, a wire‑free system that uses LiDAR and AI‑vision to autonomously tend residential lawns up to 1,000 square meters. The mower maps terrain in real time, avoids...
Google Adds Doc Confirming Frequent Right‑URL Crawls
Yep, frequent crawling (OF THE RIGHT URLs) is a good sign. :) New page added to Google's "Crawling Infrastructure" documentation. https://t.co/qMQRYGeknj
Your Roadmap to Master Full-Stack Agentic AI
Roadmap to learn Agentic AI 🚀 AI fundamentals Python + frameworks LLMs Agents architecture Memory + RAG Planning & decision-making RL & self-improvement Deployment Real-world automation Agentic AI = full-stack intelligence. Credit: Tiksly #AgenticAI #LLM #RAG #A https://t.co/BSHcGenYVg
Stride Pro Unmanaged+ Ethernet Switches From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has launched the STRIDE PRO Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches, which extend basic unmanaged functionality with features like IGMP snooping, VLAN support, port monitoring, and alarm capabilities. The product line includes PoE, PoE+, and Gigabit models with up to 12...
