Hero FinCorp Rolls Out AI-Led Lending Campaign During IPL 2026
Hero FinCorp launched its third‑year IPL 2026 title‑partner campaign, "Nariyal Phodo, Sar Kyun?". The ad pivots from its previous "Shubh Kaam Mein Deri Kyun" platform to spotlight AI‑led lending that promises faster, frictionless loan approvals. It showcases humor‑driven scenes of traditional loan pain before highlighting AI‑enabled credit for business, car, home and two‑wheeler loans. The initiative leverages the massive IPL audience to reinforce a technology‑first narrative in Indian financial services.
Dark Web Article Contest Offers $10,000 for Exploit Writing on TierOne Forum
A dark‑web forum called TierOne has launched a $10,000 article contest that rewards technical write‑ups on vulnerability exploitation. The prize pool is split into $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second, and $2,000 for third, with submissions accepted from April 13...
Tetra-Networks-for-Mission-Critical-Voice-Communications
Motorola Solutions highlights TETRA private mobile radio (PMR) networks as essential for mission‑critical voice communications in public safety. Operating around 400 MHz, TETRA offers longer reach and better indoor penetration than 4G/5G, especially in reinforced concrete structures. Built‑in redundancy and direct‑mode...
Theta Informatics & DEVCOM ARL Sign CRADA for Vision-Based Target Localization
Theta Informatics LLC has signed a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to explore vision‑based target localization. The partnership focuses on integrating Theta’s OpenAthena Core software, which uses a passive terrain‑raycast method to...
Is Everyone Scared of the AI Threat? If Not, You Should Be
U.S. regulators convened the CEOs of the nation’s biggest banks after Anthropic unveiled Claude Mythos, an AI model that can autonomously locate and chain together decades‑old software vulnerabilities. The model’s ability to turn hidden flaws into exploitable attacks prompted an...
Humber Trust to Lead Roll-Out of New NHS App Features
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has been chosen by NHS England to spearhead the rollout of new Wayfinder‑driven features in the NHS App for 11 other trusts that use the SystmOne electronic patient record. The enhancements will let patients view,...
Platform Launched to Support Rent Reviews Under Renters’ Rights Act
MarketRent, a proptech startup founded by Fixflo co‑founders Rajeev Nayyar and Duncan Careless, has launched an early‑adopter program for its rent‑review platform in England. The tool centralizes market data, comparable rents, indexation and landlord approvals, creating a transparent audit trail...
Propalt Launches ChatGPT Connector to Give Agents AI Access to Data
Propalt, a property data and prospecting platform, has unveiled a ChatGPT connector that lets estate agents query its datasets using natural language. The integration returns details on sales, lettings, landlord portfolios, planning applications, charge records and market averages, aiming to...
Aurora Flight Sciences Supports Wisk Gen 6 First Flight with Engineering Expertise
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, supplied engineering expertise for the first flight of Wisk’s Generation 6 autonomous air‑taxi. The test demonstrated vertical takeoff, hover, and controlled maneuvers, marking a key step toward FAA certification of the world’s first all‑electric, four‑seat...
TraqCheck Raises $8 Mn Series A Led by IvyCap Ventures
TraqCheck, an AI‑driven HR enterprise startup, announced an $8 million Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures with participation from IIFL. The capital will fund the company’s push into European markets, enhance its AI‑agent suite, and accelerate go‑to‑market efforts for enterprise clients....
Leegality Crosses Rs 80 Cr Revenue in FY25, Profit Jumps over 2X
Leegality, the Gurugram‑based digital documentation and e‑signature platform, posted FY25 revenue of Rs 81.1 crore (≈$9.8 million), a 2.4‑times increase from FY23. Operating revenue grew 30% YoY to Rs 81.08 crore, while total revenue reached Rs 86.6 crore including other income. Profit surged to Rs 3.7 crore (≈$445 k), more...
Can Networks Solve Australia’s “Chicken-and-Egg” EV Problem? The Battle for Control of Kerbside Charging
Energy Networks Australia (ENA) has asked the Australian Energy Market Commission to amend ring‑fencing rules so distribution networks can install, own, and maintain kerbside electric‑vehicle chargers on existing poles. The change would reclassify EV chargers from a contestable service to...
New DJI Avata 360 Drone Is Finally Available to Buy in US
The DJI Avata 360 drone is now for sale in the United States, with the RC 2 combo priced at $719 and a Fly More bundle at $979. It pairs dual 1‑inch‑equivalent sensors to capture 8K/60 fps HDR 360° video and 120 MP stills, while...
Vertiq Releases Speed Firmware v0.3.0 for G2 Modules
Vertiq has launched Speed Firmware v0.3.0 for its G2 ESC modules, adding expanded DroneCAN configuration, health‑monitoring controls, and richer error reporting. The update, available for download now, will become the default on all G2 production units starting October 2026 after...
Novo Nordisk Partners with OpenAI to AI-Power Drug Development
Novo Nordisk announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to embed advanced artificial‑intelligence across its drug discovery pipeline. The collaboration will leverage OpenAI’s models to sift through massive datasets, accelerate candidate selection and shorten regulatory submission timelines via the NovoScribe platform....
An End to Self-Reporting Is Imminent: Is This Water’s ‘Smart Meter Moment’?
The UK government is set to end self‑reporting for water quality, requiring continuous automated monitoring and public data access. This regulatory shift mirrors the energy sector’s smart‑meter transformation, promising a unified, real‑time view of the water network. Providers will need...
The Fintech and Wider Digital Ecosystem of India in 2026
India’s fintech ecosystem, built on public digital infrastructure like Aadhaar, UPI and Account Aggregators, has scaled to serve over a billion people. UPI now handles more than 14 billion transactions a month, with annual volumes exceeding $2.5 trillion, while the PMJDY program...
AI in Higher Education: Balancing Innovation with Academic Integrity
Artificial intelligence is reshaping research and teaching across universities, but its rapid adoption raises ethical and operational challenges. A recent HEPI policy note outlines key risks—including bias, data integrity issues, researcher deskilling, and accountability gaps—while urging institutions to act strategically....
Building Safety Regulator Enhances Digital Processes
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) announced a digital upgrade to speed remediation of high‑risk buildings. A new online portal will give applicants real‑time visibility of submission status. Enhanced data sharing with funders such as Homes England will improve monitoring of...
Humanoid Robotics Sector Accelerates on Multiple Commercialization Fronts in March
March marked a decisive push toward mass production in the humanoid robotics sector. Tesla announced low‑volume Optimus Gen 3 output this summer with a full‑scale ramp by 2027, while UBTECH partnered with Siemens to reach 10,000 industrial units annually by 2026....
Vault Enterprise 2.0 Modernizes Identity Security at Scale
HashiCorp announced Vault Enterprise 2.0, now generally available, adding identity‑first secret distribution, expanded Linux credential rotation, and high‑performance envelope encryption for streaming workloads. The release also introduces a new versioning and support model aligned with IBM’s lifecycle policies, guaranteeing at...
Choosing the Right Integration Strategy and Framework for Manufacturers
Manufacturers increasingly confront integration bottlenecks as they layer ERP, MES, WMS, e‑commerce and AI tools. While point‑to‑point connections are quick to deploy, they become fragile and costly once three or more critical systems interconnect. Integration platform as a service (iPaaS)...
PARTAGE Method Reveals Genome Regulation in Single Approach
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School introduced PARTAGE, a multi‑omics workflow that simultaneously captures DNA replication timing, copy‑number variations, and transcriptome activity from a single DNA sample. The protocol uses BrdU labeling, FACS sorting, and co‑purification of DNA...
Kelluu Raises €15m to Secure Europe’s Skies with Autonomous Airships
Finnish autonomous‑airship startup Kelluu raised €15 million ($16.3 million) in a Series A round led by the NATO Innovation Fund, its first Finnish investment. The company operates the world’s largest fleet of hydrogen‑powered, unmanned airships that can stay aloft for more than 12 hours...
The End of Programming? Natural Language Interfaces in Industrial Robotics
Researchers from Huawei Noah’s Ark Lab, Technical University of Darmstadt, and ETH Zurich have introduced a framework that integrates large language models with the Robot Operating System, enabling robots to understand and act on natural‑language commands. The system translates spoken...
The Rise and Rise of Icky IVF Ads
UK fertility clinics are flooding public spaces and digital platforms with ads, with a regulator counting 9,340 paid placements on Google and Meta between September 2024 and October 2025. The surge reflects a falling birth rate, NHS austerity that has cut publicly...
Skanska, Trust for Governors Island Celebrate Topping Out of New Substation On Governors Island in New York, N.Y.
Skanska and the Trust for Governors Island have topped out a new two‑story, 27 kV electrical substation on the island’s southern tip. The facility includes 1.5 mi of underground duct banks, new 27 kV and 5 kV cable systems, and ties into the existing...
NSCC BEGINS COLLECTING FEES FOR NYSE
Effective April 2026, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) will start collecting NYSE membership and transaction fees through its consolidated settlement system. The fees, coded 207 for membership and 208 for transactions, will be debited on the next NSCC settlement...
AI in B2B Marketing: Where the Real Advantage Lies in 2026
AI has shifted from experimental projects to core operational use in B2B marketing, with firms leveraging machine learning for high‑intent account prioritization, real‑time campaign optimization, and pipeline forecasting. G2’s Spring 2026 Report shows 68% adoption of marketing automation platforms, while AI‑driven...
Home Battery Systems Banned From Lofts Under New Wiring Rules
New UK wiring regulations, effective 15 April 2026, amend BS 7671 to prohibit home battery installations in lofts, stairways and other escape routes. The amendment, issued by the IET and BSI, adds a dedicated section on stationary battery storage and sets stricter ventilation,...
Webull Canada Rolls Out Zero-Commission Trading
Webull Canada launched zero‑commission trading on April 13, eliminating per‑trade fees while still passing through mandatory regulatory and exchange charges. CEO Michael Constantino said the shift moves competition from price to platform innovation, tools, and user experience. The offering spans...
Duracell E-Charge Picks Paythru for UK Network Payments
Duracell E‑Charge has appointed Paythru to run payments for its UK ultra‑fast electric‑vehicle charging network. Paythru’s platform will process card, app and terminal transactions and aims for a 99.8% payment success rate, supporting Duracell’s 99% overall uptime target. The network...
Vector Informatik Expands CANoe EV with V2G Security Testing
Vector Informatik has broadened its CANoe Test Package EV to include automated security testing for electric‑vehicle charging communication. The new module covers vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) fuzzing, TLS 1.2/1.3 protocol checks, and Plug & Charge validation, aligning with ISO 15118‑2 and ISO 15118‑20 standards. By automating...
Telecom Network Market Rebounds to $215.8 Bn in 2025 as AI and 5G Investments Accelerate
Global telecom network infrastructure revenues hit $215.8 bn in 2025, up 4.2% year‑over‑year, with Q4 alone reaching $61.8 bn, a 7.2% rise. The rebound follows a slowdown in 2023‑24 and is driven by operator spending on 5G upgrades, fiber expansion and AI‑enabled...
Indian States Roll Out Radiology AI and More Briefs
India’s health sector is accelerating AI adoption. Madhya Pradesh has launched a pilot of mlHealth360’s cloud‑based AI radiology platform across ten district hospitals to triage CT scans and speed up diagnosis of strokes, trauma and tumours. Telangana has rolled out...
Community Food Network Box Divvy Unveils Soft-Plastics Recycling Solution
Box Divvy, a community food network operating over 350 hubs in NSW, Victoria and the ACT, has built its own soft‑plastics collection and recycling pipeline. The program currently diverts about 2.5 tonnes of soft‑plastic waste per month, with volumes expected to...
Ukraine Has Been Secretly Launching Rockets Into Space From an 'Air Spaceport' Flying at 26,000 Feet, Lawmaker Says
Ukrainian lawmaker Fedir Venislavskyi disclosed that Kyiv secretly launched two rockets into space from a transport aircraft flying at roughly 8,000 metres (26,000 feet) during the ongoing war with Russia. One rocket reached the Kármán line at 62 miles, the...
Five Smart Questions to Optimise Your Business Payments Setup
Payments are a core business function but often go unchecked after initial setup. The article outlines five questions merchants should ask their banks or payment service providers, covering fee structures, Merchant Choice Routing, system resilience, alignment with Australian consumer habits,...
Mpox Can Infect and Replicate in the Brain, US Health Researchers Say in Fatal HIV Case
U.S. researchers reported that mpox virus replicated in the brain of a 38‑year‑old man with advanced HIV, marking the first documented neuroinvasion of the pathogen. Autopsy findings revealed drug‑resistant viral strains, including mutations linked to reduced efficacy of tecovirimat. The...
Flipkart and Leo India Turn Billy Bowden’s Iconic Signals Into Real-Time Shopping Moments
Flipkart has teamed with Leo India to turn umpire Billy Bowden’s iconic cricket gestures into real‑time shopping triggers on its platform. Viewers snap a photo of a signal during a live match, send it to a WhatsApp bot, and receive...
XCharge Opens First European Assembly Plant in Spain
XCharge inaugurated a 3,000 m² assembly plant in Silla, Valencia, Spain, its first European manufacturing hub. The facility will assemble high‑power EV chargers such as the 400 kW C7 and the GridLink battery‑integrated solution, currently sold in North America. By localising production,...
Pohang City Launches Governance Body to Drive Graphene Innovation
Pohang City in South Korea has created a dedicated governance committee to spearhead the development of a graphene industry cluster. Chaired by Acting Mayor Jang Sang‑kil, the body brings together leaders from industry, academia and research, including Graphene Square CEO...
What You Should Know About CCPA Compliance After the California Attorney General’s 2024 Investigative Sweep
The California Attorney General’s 2024 investigative sweep spotlighted widespread failures in CCPA opt‑out compliance, especially among streaming and ad‑tech firms. The audit revealed deceptive, dysfunctional, inadequate, and fragmented opt‑out mechanisms that left consumers’ data exposed across devices and platforms. Companies...
Southeast Asia’s Data Centres Should Be Sited in More Water-Rich Areas: Experts
Southeast Asian water experts and policymakers are urging data‑centre developers to locate new facilities in water‑rich regions such as East Kalimantan’s Mahakam River basin, Malaysia’s Perak and Pahang, and other low‑stress areas. Current clusters around Jakarta, Johor and Batam consume...
Inside The Trade Desk’s Programmatic Power Struggle
The Trade Desk, the world’s largest independent demand‑side platform, is under fire as major agencies Dentsu, WPP and Publicis pull spend from its OpenPath marketplace over transparency concerns. The DSP is also revising payment terms for identity data providers while...
How a Risky Move Paid Off for Nvidia
Nvidia’s two‑decade‑long gamble on AI‑focused GPUs finally paid off, delivering an 85% year‑over‑year jump in AI chip revenue to roughly $15 billion. The surge propelled the company’s stock up about 30% after it beat earnings expectations, confirming the value of its...
AG1 Lands in Target as Its Year of Retail Expansion Continues
AG1, the greens‑powder supplement brand, announced its launch across all Target stores and the retailer’s e‑commerce site, effectively doubling the number of retail doors where its products are sold. The rollout also brings AG1’s nighttime sleep supplement, AGZ, to mass‑retail...
Space Industrial Base Studies: How the US, UK, ESA, Canada, and Japan Are Assessing Their Competitive Position in Space
A new wave of formal assessments from the United States, United Kingdom, European Space Agency, Canada and Japan reveals common weaknesses in their space industrial bases. All five reports flag workforce shortages, fragile supply chains and a mismatch between ambitious...
Lowe’s Leans on Its 35 Million Loyalty Members as It Expands Into Kids’ Programs and Subscriptions
Lowe’s has expanded its MyLowe’s Rewards ecosystem to cover homeowners, professional contractors, families and kids, now boasting over 35 million members. The unified program uses a single currency and mobile app, and members spend about 50 % more than non‑members. New initiatives...
Rollout of Powerful New HIV Prevention Tool in Lower Income Countries Gets a Boost
The U.S. State Department and the Global Fund announced a major scale‑up of Gilead’s long‑acting HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, targeting 3 million people in low‑income countries over the next three years—a 50 % increase from the original 2 million commitment. Lenacapavir, which showed...