Visa’s Neat Deal and Other Digital Transactions News Briefs From 4/13/26
Visa has teamed with insurance‑tech firm Neat to let European cardholders file digital claims, expanding its value‑added services. Repay Holdings defended its $372 million purchase of Kubra Data Transfer after investor Veradace Partners called the deal misguided. Klarna announced support for checkout payments at Germany’s gaming retailer Mindfactory. Remitly added former Twitter CTO Adam Messinger to its board, while Bitcoin Depot hired compliance veteran Tony Gagliardi to strengthen its regulatory posture.
Amgen Pipeline’s Next Growth Cycle: Replacing Its Old Blockbusters
Amgen posted $36.8 billion in 2025 revenue, a 10% year‑on‑year rise, but its legacy blockbusters such as Enbrel, Xgeva and Otezla are under pressure from biosimilars and U.S. pricing reforms. Growth is now being driven by cardiovascular drugs, rare‑disease assets acquired...
Atomic-6 Launches Orbital Data Center Marketplace
Atomic-6 unveiled ODC.Space, a marketplace that lets customers order orbital data center hardware as easily as an online purchase. The platform aggregates space‑industry suppliers, offering configurations from 1U shared units to sovereign 42U racks, with the latter priced at roughly...
Reinventing Supply Chains With Gabi Gantus, CFO Of Mytra
Gabi Gantus, CFO of Mytra, is leading a push to overhaul warehouse automation with bots that move inventory in any direction, including vertically, promising higher density and throughput. Drawing on a decade at Tesla, she applies FP&A rigor and a...
MODEX 2026: GreyOrange Launches GreyMatter Foundry
GreyOrange unveiled GreyMatter Foundry at MODEX 2026, an AI‑driven simulation platform that unifies warehouse flow design, technology sizing, and layout planning in a high‑fidelity environment. The tool lets customers, integrators and fulfillment teams model heterogeneous robot fleets and human processes,...
Sophia Space and Kepler Sign Agreement to Demo ODC Tech
Orbital data‑center startup Sophia Space has signed an agreement with satellite operator Kepler Communications to demo its operating system, SOOS, on Kepler’s distributed in‑orbit compute network. The partnership will see Sophia upload SOOS to the network by year‑end for an...
Top Considerations for Your E-Invoicing RFP Process
The article outlines how to craft an e‑invoicing RFP that unites tax, finance, and IT around a scalable compliance framework. It warns against treating the RFP as a short‑term procurement task and instead recommends starting with broader business problems, securing...
The Next Era of OpenX: The Intelligent SSP
OpenX announced a rebrand as the "Intelligent SSP," emphasizing AI‑driven simplicity and transparency. The company highlights three pillars—quality, performance and adaptability—backed by a cloud‑native platform and a proprietary supply‑side identity graph. By cutting intermediaries and fraud, OpenX aims to deliver...
EasyJet Passengers Describe EU Border 'Nightmare'
EasyJet passengers at Milan Linate faced two‑to‑three‑hour passport‑control queues after the EU’s new Entry‑Exit System (EES) went live on 10 April, causing more than 100 travelers to miss their Manchester flight. The biometric and facial‑recognition checks triggered vomiting, fainting and chaotic...
Pharma Firms Accelerate Regional Capacity Building to Secure GLP-1 Supply and Mitigate Geopolitical Risks
Pharma companies are reshaping supply chains by regionalizing GLP‑1 manufacturing to mitigate geopolitical risks and meet soaring demand for metabolic therapies. Eli Lilly announced a $3 billion investment in China and a ¥20 billion ($126 million) upgrade of its Kobe plant in Japan, targeting...
Recruitment Finance Specialist Expands Funding Offer with New Appointment
Flo Group, a UK specialist in back‑office services, software and finance for recruitment agencies, has appointed Tom O’Dell as commercial director. The hire follows a drawdown of an £8 million (≈$10 million) funding facility that expands the firm’s invoice‑finance capacity. Flo now...
IOS 27 Siri App: Everything We Know About Apple’s AI Overhaul
Apple is set to launch a dedicated Siri app with iOS 27, codenamed “Campos,” that mimics modern AI chat interfaces. The app will sit on the Home Screen, offering chat bubbles, conversation history, and the ability to switch between voice,...
OpenSSF Flags Malware Campaign on Slack Posing as Linux Foundation Figures
The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has issued an advisory about a new Slack‑based phishing campaign that pretends to be Linux Foundation leaders. The attackers promote a bogus AI tool, directing developers to a counterfeit Google Workspace page that installs...
Corvus Robotics Launches Corvus Trident, an AI Powered Device That Tracks Every Pallet From Dock Door to Departure
Corvus Robotics unveiled the AI‑powered Corvus Trident at MODEX 2026, a device that mounts on forklifts and other material‑handling equipment to automatically capture every pallet movement from dock to departure. The system uses onboard AI and industrial‑grade scanners to read multiple...
Greengine Deploys World’s First Vertical Algal Biofilm Carbon Capture & Utilization Unit
Greengine Environmental Technologies has installed its G‑Urban Tree 100x, the world’s first vertical algal biofilm carbon capture unit, at Engineers India Limited’s Gurugram campus. The solar‑powered, modular system uses patented VABT™ technology to capture about 2.25 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent...
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PNY Technologies announced three new GeForce RTX 50 Series Slim graphics cards—RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5070—featuring NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture in a dual‑slot, ultra‑compact form factor. The cards deliver up to 16 GB of GDDR7 memory, PCIe 5.0 support, and high clock speeds, while employing...
Gadkari Sees Farmers as Future Energy Providers to Reduce Import Dependence
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told farmers at the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav that they should expand beyond food production to become suppliers of bioenergy, ethanol, compressed natural gas and hydrogen. He highlighted the untapped revenue from agricultural residues and stressed the...
Zimbabwe Boosts Cybersecurity as AI-Driven Cyber Fraud Surges
Zimbabwe is ramping up its cybersecurity defenses as AI‑driven fraud spikes, with deepfake voice cloning and automated phishing tools targeting mobile money users and public services. The government reports cyber‑related losses exceeding $30 million a year and a 40% rise in...
The Price of European Military Space Autonomy
European nations are committing roughly $109 billion to military space programs by 2030, but the IISS warns that this level of funding falls short of true autonomy from U.S. capabilities. An extra $10 billion would close the most critical gaps for limited...
Humanoid Robots Show Off Their Language and Boxing Skills in Hong Kong
More than 100 humanoid robots were on display at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, including AGIBOT Innovation’s X2 Ultra that can speak Mandarin and English and answer audience questions. The exhibition highlighted a range of capabilities—from singing and...
Rohde & Schwarz Enables Pulsar Signal Simulation to Support Next-Generation Navigation Devices
Rohde & Schwarz announced that its SMBV100B and SMW200A vector signal generators will support simulation of Xona’s Pulsar, a low‑Earth‑orbit navigation service designed to complement GPS. The new software option lets device makers test Pulsar compatibility in production environments, accelerating validation and...
“Giant Superatoms” Could Finally Solve Quantum Computing’s Biggest Problem
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University have proposed “giant superatoms,” a hybrid quantum architecture that fuses giant atoms with superatoms. The design leverages multi‑point coupling to create a quantum‑echo effect, dramatically lowering decoherence while allowing multiple qubits to act as a...
Regeneron Enters Radiopharma Ring with up to $4.3B Telix Alliance
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has struck a partnership with Australian biotech Telix, committing $40 million to launch four initial radiopharmaceutical programs and securing an option for four more. The deal splits development and commercialization costs and profits equally, while Telix stands to earn...
Vic Court Fines Operator $15,000 for Drone Spray Drift
A South‑West Victorian drone‑spraying company was convicted and fined AUD 15,000 (≈ US $9,900) after spray drift damaged a neighboring property. The drift affected about 4 ha, incurring roughly AUD 26,000 (≈ US $17,200) in resowing, hay, seed, fertilizer and lost income. Agriculture Victoria highlighted that drone...
Global Chip Sales Jump over 60% in February on Strong Demand
Global semiconductor sales surged to $88.8 billion in February, a 7.6% rise from January and a 61.8% jump from a year earlier, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Growth was broad‑based, with Asia‑Pacific posting the steepest year‑over‑year increase at 93.5%, while...
How to Run a GDPR-Compliant Remote Hiring Process
Remote hiring in the Netherlands now spans Europe, forcing companies to move candidate data across borders under the GDPR. Recruiters must first establish a lawful basis—typically legitimate interest or pre‑contractual steps—before collecting any personal information. The article outlines a step‑by‑step...
CIP Sells Summerfield Battery to Palisade
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has sold its 100% stake in the 240 MW/960 MWh Summerfield Battery Energy Storage Project near Adelaide to Palisade Investment Partners via Intera Renewables. Construction, which began in February 2025, is now substantially complete, with energisation slated for May 2026 and...
OpenAI Impacted by North Korea-Linked Axios Supply Chain Hack
OpenAI disclosed that a GitHub Actions workflow used for macOS app signing inadvertently downloaded a malicious version of the popular Axios JavaScript library, version 1.14.1, as part of a supply‑chain attack linked to North Korean group UNC1069. The compromised workflow...
AI Is Reshaping Earned Media, and PR Pros Need to Adapt
Artificial intelligence is reshaping earned media by influencing editorial decisions and search discoverability. A recent study shows AI‑optimized stories are 68% more likely to be run, while 230 million weekly global health queries rely on ChatGPT, with 82% of citations drawn...
IBM CHRO: Focus on AI Productivity at Your Own Risk
IBM CHRO Nickle LaMoreaux cautions that an AI strategy focused only on productivity will miss larger opportunities. She urges HR leaders to embed AI across enterprise workflows to drive measurable growth, citing IBM’s $4.5 billion free cash flow and 22 million saved...
The Fintech Landscape of Brazil in 2026
Brazil’s fintech ecosystem has matured into one of the world’s most sophisticated emerging‑market financial systems, driven by public‑policy initiatives and a surge of private‑sector innovation. The Central Bank’s Pix platform now handles over 6 billion transactions a month, moving roughly $550 billion...
MODEX 2026: Dexory Unveils DexoryView Adapt for Warehouse Operations
Dexory unveiled DexoryView Adapt at MODEX 2026, adding an AI reasoning layer to its existing DexoryView digital‑twin platform. The new capability transforms real‑time warehouse sensor data into autonomous, evidence‑backed operational decisions. By linking robot‑collected signals, site‑specific rules, and a growing...
Creepy Elon Musk ‘Robot Dog’ Spotted Roaming San Francisco Streets
A hyper‑realistic silicone head of Elon Musk was mounted on a four‑legged robot dog that roamed San Francisco’s Oracle Park and SoMa districts. The stunt promoted Beeple’s upcoming "Infinite Loop" exhibition, opening April 18 at the Node digital art center in Palo Alto. The...
AI-Enabled ETA Management Could Be the Key to Solving Port Congestion
Port congestion is worsening as megaships and trade volumes outpace infrastructure, driving higher costs, emissions, and supply‑chain delays. AI‑driven predictive ETA management leverages real‑time weather, vessel performance and traffic data to forecast arrival times with greater accuracy. By aligning berth...
Green Hydrogen Brightlighted as Middle East Crisis Alters Fossil-Fuel Economics
The Middle East crisis is reshaping fossil‑fuel economics, prompting South Africa’s presidency to prioritize energy independence and accelerate green hydrogen and ammonia projects where it holds a platinum‑catalyst advantage. Simultaneously, global players are pouring capital into hydrogen ecosystems – BMW...
Whoops: Russia’s Attempt To Block VPNs Causes Major Banking Failure
Russia's latest attempt to curb VPN usage backfired, triggering a nationwide outage of online banking services. The government's filtering system mistakenly targeted IP ranges belonging to major banks such as Sberbank, VTB and T‑Bank, overwhelming the network and disabling mobile...
How the Explosion in Machine Identities Is Changing Cyber Defense
Machine identities—API keys, service accounts, certificates—now outnumber human accounts by over 100 to 1, with some sectors hitting 500 to 1, according to Obsidian Security. Fifty percent of enterprises reported breaches linked to compromised machine credentials in the past year, while only 12 % have...
ModMed Selects AWS as the Cloud Provider for the AI-Powered Practice
ModMed, a leading specialty‑medicine software provider, has signed a multi‑year agreement making Amazon Web Services the exclusive cloud platform for its AI‑Powered Practice. The partnership builds on an existing relationship, with AWS now supporting ModMed’s AI initiatives across clinical, billing,...
A Framework for Auditing Generative AI Outputs Pre-Launch
Marketing teams are urged to view generative AI outputs as draft inputs and run them through a four‑stage audit before publication. The framework starts with source and prompt validation, then checks brand‑voice alignment, followed by originality and copyright screening, and...
Robinhood Takes a Curated Approach to Prediction Markets, Avoiding High-Risk Contracts
Robinhood is deliberately narrowing its prediction‑market catalog, opting to exclude high‑risk contracts such as "mention markets" that could be exploited for insider information. The platform now works exclusively with CFTC‑regulated exchanges like Kalshi and ForecastEx, keeping its offerings confined to...
How Shipway Is Rewriting the Economics of D2C Shipping
Shipway, the AI‑driven logistics platform owned by Unicommerce, has reached a Rs 100 crore annualised run‑rate and breakeven adjusted EBITDA after crossing 1 million monthly shipments. Its ShipSense AI engine evaluates warehouse proximity, courier performance, payment mode and return patterns in real time...
Scribbld Bags Digital Mandate for Brushers Co
Independent agency Scribbld has secured the digital mandate for oral‑care startup Brushers Co as it prepares to enter India. The Mumbai‑based team will steer the brand’s go‑to‑market strategy across pre‑launch, launch and post‑launch phases, handling social‑media, performance and awareness initiatives....
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics Earns CE Mark for New Assay Delivering Bacterial vs Viral Infection Results in Approximately 20 Minutes
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher company, received CE Mark approval for the Access MeMed BV assay, a high‑throughput host‑response test that distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in about 20 minutes. The assay runs on existing DxI 9000 and Access 2...
I Bought an Earwax Camera for My Toolkit and Use It for Everything but My Ears
The Bebird Earsight Plus D39R is a $47, USB‑C‑charged inspection camera that combines a flexible, length‑marked head with IP67 dust‑ and water‑proofing. Its built‑in gyroscope locks the image horizon, delivering clear, stable video via a dedicated iOS/Android app. The device...
Top ICT Tenders: Transversal Computing Contract up for Grabs
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has issued a new transversal computing contract that will replace the 2020 RFB 740 tender. The contract covers outright purchase of desktop and mobile PCs, monitors, printers, biometric devices, consumables and related services for South...
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Sam Altman and Jensen Huang, two of AI’s most visible leaders, are drawing criticism for inconsistent messaging. At the HumanX conference, Huang told potential buyers to ignore ROI and focus on investment, while Nvidia’s sales have surged ten‑fold in two years...
AI Is Nothing Without Data Fidelity. Here’s A Four-Step Approach to Protect It
AI’s effectiveness in advertising hinges on the fidelity of the data that fuels it. The industry often relies on inferred or fragmented signals, which degrade model accuracy and erode trust. A four‑step framework—starting with quality inputs, building low‑degradation infrastructure, demanding...
GRAPHERGIA Project Launches Three Demonstration Cases to Pilot Graphene-Based Technologies
The Graphene Flagship’s GRAPHERGIA project has entered the piloting stage of three demonstration cases that embed graphene‑based energy harvesting and storage technologies into real‑world products. The first case delivers an all‑in‑one self‑charging textile for wearables, the second integrates a triboelectric...
Squishy Photonic Switches Promise Fast Low Power Logic
Researchers at the University of Ljubljana have created a liquid‑crystal photonic switch that controls light with light using two sub‑nanosecond laser pulses. The device exploits whispering‑gallery resonances and stimulated emission depletion to suppress the first pulse while amplifying the second,...
Perspective: How True AI Changes the Cost of TMS Training
The trucking and logistics sector has long wrestled with costly, weeks‑long training for transportation management systems (TMS). While many vendors tout "AI," most solutions are merely automated workflows that still demand extensive user instruction. True generative AI, exemplified by large...