AskPayroll Launches: The AI Copilot Payroll Professionals Can Actually Rely On
AskPayroll, a Canadian‑built AI assistant for payroll professionals, launched today in beta. The platform emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and keeping all data within the client’s secure environment, never used for public AI training. It offers custom knowledge bases, human‑in‑the‑loop review, and built‑in compliance checks against corporate policies and government rules. A nationwide rollout is planned for June 2026, positioning AskPayroll as a privacy‑first alternative to generic AI chatbots.
DHSC Outlines Future of Fingertips Health Data Repository in £1.25m Contract
The UK Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a £1.25 million (≈ $1.59 million) contract to Marvell Consulting to build a public‑beta "Find Public Health Data" service that will replace the aging Fingertips platform. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, the new service...
Nuvalent Reports the US FDA’s NDA Submission for Neladalkib to Treat ALK-Positive NSCLC
Nuvalent has submitted a New Drug Application to the U.S. FDA for neladalkib, an ALK‑selective inhibitor intended for patients with advanced ALK‑positive non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have progressed after prior tyrosine‑kinase inhibitor (TKI) therapy. The filing is backed...
Prague to Roll Out 150 ‘EV-Ready’ Street Lamps for Charging Network
Prague’s city council approved a €4.1 million (≈$4.5 million) project to retrofit 150 streetlights with built‑in electric‑vehicle (EV) charging capability. The “EV‑ready” lamps are part of a broader e‑mobility strategy that anticipates up to 180,000 EVs in the capital by 2030, requiring...
The Drone Disruptor: Kratos Stock Seeks a Higher Altitude
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) is capitalizing on the Pentagon’s shift toward low‑cost, high‑volume autonomous systems, highlighted by the Replicator program. The company posted 21.9% year‑over‑year revenue growth and earnings of $0.18 per share, beating expectations. Its XQ‑58A Valkyrie...
Razorpay & OpenAI Expand Collaboration With Codex Integration Powering Instant AI App Monetisation
Razorpay has teamed up with OpenAI to embed its payment gateway directly into Codex‑generated applications, launching an app that lives inside ChatGPT. The integration lets developers describe an AI‑powered product, set pricing, and have Razorpay automatically configure checkout, subscriptions, taxes...
Google Testing Jumping To AI Mode Directly From AIOs ON DESKTOP
Google is piloting a desktop version of its AI Mode that launches directly from the “Show more” button in AI‑generated overview (AIO) cards. The feature, previously limited to mobile, pulls users out of the classic SERP into an AI‑driven answer...
The Long Goodnight: What Happens when a Supercomputer Becomes Obsolete?
Supercomputers are facing dramatically shorter refresh cycles, with modern systems averaging a five‑year lifespan before being superseded by newer AI‑optimized hardware. The rapid evolution of CPUs, GPUs, and cooling technologies is compressing upgrade timelines, prompting facilities to repurpose or recycle...
How Modern Aesthetic Technology Is Changing the Way We Approach Skin Health
Modern aesthetic medicine has shifted from surgery‑centric procedures to a rapidly expanding suite of non‑invasive, device‑based technologies that target skin health at a structural level. Energy‑based platforms such as radiofrequency, high‑intensity focused ultrasound, lasers and light devices now dominate clinical...
WhatsApp Adds a Better, Native Interface for CarPlay
Meta has launched a new native WhatsApp app for Apple CarPlay, replacing the previous Siri‑only version. The interface now shows contact profiles, favorite contacts, recent chats, and call history directly on the car’s infotainment screen. Shortcut buttons let users dictate...
AWS WorkMail Is Shutting Down: Migrate to a Secure Alternative without Downtime
AWS announced the end of support for WorkMail, compelling organizations to replace the service. Amazon lists several alternatives, with Zoho Mail highlighted for its one‑click migration capability. The transition involves moving emails, contacts, calendars, and user permissions while avoiding downtime....
NTT Targets GNSS Positioning Boost
NTT Docomo Business upgraded its Mobile GNSS positioning service with a new receiver that fuses RTK correction data and a nine‑axis sensor, delivering higher accuracy and availability in signal‑blocked areas. The device doubles battery life, adds an LTE module and...
NHS Grampian Highlights 12 Digital Priority Programmes for Delivery in 2026/27
NHS Grampian has mapped out twelve digital priority programmes for 2026/27, spanning the MyCare.scot front‑door portal, a national child health record, Microsoft 365, Windows 10 replacement, PACS and RIS imaging platforms, INFIX theatre scheduling, LIMS, GP IT and core infrastructure upgrades....
Wisconsin Signs $120M Bill to Turn Its Timber Waste Into Jet Fuel
Wisconsin approved a $120 million tax‑incentive package for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant that will turn timber mill residues and forest by‑products into jet‑grade fuel using gasification and Fischer‑Tropsch processes. The facility is a joint venture between local Johnson Timbers...
ÂJarvis Approachingâ: Google's Sundar Pichai Signals an Agentic, Multi-Threaded Future for Search
Google CEO Sundar Pichai told the Cheeky Pint podcast that Search will evolve into a Jarvis‑like, agent‑centric platform where multiple AI threads operate simultaneously to complete user tasks. He described future Search as an "agent manager" that orchestrates personal assistants...
Keep Your Number Hidden: WhatsApp Reportedly Begins Rolling Out Username Feature to Change How You Chat
WhatsApp has started rolling out a long‑awaited username feature, initially to a limited cohort of users and slated for broader availability in the coming weeks. The new handles let people connect without exposing phone numbers, using a 3‑to‑35‑character identifier that...
Former FAA Public Safety Liaison Joins DRONERESPONDERS UNITE Team
Michael O'Shea, former FAA Public Safety Liaison, has joined the DRONERESPONDERS UNITE team as manager. He spent eight years guiding state, local, tribal and territorial agencies on compliant drone programs and previously held a 17‑year aviation role with the Department...
Mitchell Halliday on Made by Mitchell’s Global Expansion Plans Beyond TikTok Shop
Made by Mitchell, a digitally native makeup brand launched in October 2020, survived early DIY struggles and a shaky wholesale debut with Beauty Bay before turning to TikTok Shop. The hiring of Gabrielle Grierson sparked the brand’s pioneering move into...
Passenger Expectations Are Changing – Rail Lighting Hasn’t Kept Up
Rail lighting systems remain static while passengers increasingly encounter responsive, smart lighting at home and in commercial spaces. In Europe roughly 30% of households—about 73 million homes—have connected lighting, and U.S. adoption is approaching 50%, raising the baseline expectation for adaptable...
Volunteer Responder App Piloted Across 46 Community First Responder Schemes in Scotland
The Scottish Ambulance Service piloted a new volunteer responder app across 46 Community First Responder schemes from November 2025 to February 2026. The trial delivered a 36% increase in volunteer incident responses, equating to 786 more patients assisted, and saw...
Teads Expands Commitment to Inventory Quality & Safety Through Partnership with NewsGuard
Teads announced an expanded partnership with NewsGuard to apply the latter’s human‑vetted reliability ratings across its global ad marketplace. The move covers English, French, German and Italian‑language sites in key markets such as the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and...
Floating Solar Helps a 74-Year-Old Vineyard Go Fully Renewable
Nelson Family Vineyards in Mendocino County has achieved 100% renewable power by adding a floating photovoltaic (FPV) system to its irrigation pond, complementing an existing rooftop array. The FPV installation is expected to produce roughly 200,000 kWh annually, covering the winery,...
Major Brands Back Tesco Premium Video Ad Placements
Diageo and PepsiCo have endorsed Tesco Media's new premium video ad placements after successful trials, highlighting the formats' ability to drive brand awareness at a crucial consideration stage. The Grocery Homepage slot reaches over 12 million unique monthly visitors, while the...
Roll-Out of Digital Eye Care Programme Continues Across Wales
The Welsh Government has completed the rollout of the OpenEyes electronic patient record and OPERAi electronic referral systems across all health boards, enabling real‑time clinical data sharing and standardized referral pathways. Glaucoma modules are now live in several boards, with...
US-Japan SPY-7 Radar Tracking Test for Aegis System
In March 2026, the new AN/SPY‑7 S‑band AESA radar aboard Japan’s future Aegis‑equipped destroyers successfully tracked live missile targets during the JFTX‑01 joint test with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. The radar, built by Mitsubishi under a Foreign Military Sale,...
Stensul’s 2026 MarTech Outlook on AI and Agency Spend: The Demand Gen Report Interview with Rachel Meranus
Stensul’s 2026 MarTech Outlook, shared in a Demand Gen Report interview with Chief Revenue & Marketing Officer Rachel Meranus, highlights a rapid AI‑driven transformation of B2B marketing. The report finds B2B firms are 64% more likely to increase automation spend...
Gain Consumer Insight With Generative AI
Generative AI, especially large language models, is reshaping the $153 billion marketing‑research industry by compressing study timelines from months to days. Researchers can create synthetic consumer "digital twins" to simulate responses, enabling rapid concept testing and reducing reliance on costly human...
Women Have Awaited a Revolution in Menopause. It Hasn’t Arrived.
The menopause market has surged to roughly $17 billion, driven by celebrity awareness and telehealth startups, yet scientific backing lags behind demand. Only about 6 % of private healthcare funding is allocated to women’s health, leaving many treatments unproven and clinical guidance...
ROI Is About More than Profitability when It Comes to AI Adoption – Here’s What Enterprises Are Looking For
A KPMG survey reveals enterprises are redefining AI return on investment, looking beyond pure profitability to metrics such as productivity, work quality and decision‑making speed. Seventy‑six percent of respondents feel confident measuring productivity gains, while 65% say they will keep...
The Hidden Cost of Bad Emails in Zoho CRM (and How to Prevent Them)
Zoho CRM users often overlook that a sizable portion of their contact lists contain invalid email addresses, which inflates bounce rates and erodes sender reputation. When bounce rates exceed 2% the platform flags the sender, and past 5% the account...
Flipkart Expands Hemant Badri's Role to Drive AI Agenda
Flipkart has expanded Hemant Badri’s responsibilities to spearhead the company’s artificial‑intelligence agenda, pairing him with chief product and technology officer Balaji Thiagarajan. Badri, who currently runs supply‑chain for Minutes and ReCommerce, will identify and operationalise AI use cases across customer...
Get Fitter With the Best Smart Home Gyms, as Tested and Recommended by a Fitness Expert
Smart home gym equipment is gaining traction as busy consumers seek convenient, technology‑driven workouts. Leading models for 2026 include the NordicTrack X24 treadmill with 40% incline and iFIT integration, Peloton’s Cross Training Bike Plus featuring a 360° screen and AI‑powered...
Blending AI with Human Wisdom Benefits Both Doctors and Patients
At Cedars‑Sinai’s virtual medical conference, Dr. Brennan Spiegel introduced the “blended intelligence” model, arguing that AI should augment—not replace—physicians. He highlighted smart‑glass heads‑up displays that stream real‑time electronic health record data into the exam room, and VR‑AI simulations designed to...
Handhold Raises €3M to Replace Fragmented Software Buying Journeys with AI Account Managers
Handhold secured €3 million (≈$3.3 million) seed funding led by Entourage Capital, joined by Inovia Capital, e2vc and prominent angels. The startup’s AI‑agent platform assigns virtual account managers to qualify leads, run demos, onboard users and handle renewals, aiming to replace fragmented...
‘We Have to Identify Where We Are Adding Human Value’
Journalists are grappling with AI as both a productivity boost and an ethical minefield. Recent incidents—Fortune editor Nick Lichtenberg’s 600 AI‑generated stories, a New York Times column that borrowed AI‑crafted text, and a plagiarized book review—highlight misuse, while Craig Newmark School’s Jeremy...
AM100 Dealer Group Adopts Indicata Pro Insights Platform
John Clark Motor Group is deploying Autorola's Indicata Pro insights platform across its 54‑dealer network. The cloud‑based solution delivers real‑time used‑car pricing, stock visibility and competitor benchmarking to inform pricing and inventory decisions. Group Managing Director Chris Clark says the rollout...
Why the UK Is Mulling a Centralised Testing Regime for Banking AI
UK regulators are weighing a centralized testing regime for general‑purpose AI models used by banks. The Bank of England, FCA and industry champion Harriet Rees propose that AI systems—largely sourced from US providers—must meet a UK‑specific safety and fairness benchmark...
Intel's New Orbit: From Chip Lag to Leading Edge
Intel announced a $25 billion Terafab alliance that places the company at the core of chip production for Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, marking a decisive validation of its foundry strategy. The news sent Intel shares up about 4% on heavy volume,...
Why Customers Must Take Control Against Social Engineering Scams
Monzo relies on advanced machine‑learning tools to block many fraud attempts, but customers must adopt a proactive risk‑management mindset. Richard Bromley, speaking at Identity Week Europe 2026, warns that social‑engineering scams—especially impersonation and investment fraud—still catch users off‑guard. About 66%...
Anthropic Reckons Its New Model Has Cracked Cyber Security
Anthropic unveiled Mythos, an AI model that can automatically spot coding flaws and high‑severity security vulnerabilities across major operating systems and browsers. Recognizing the dual‑use risk, the company launched Project Glasswing, granting early access to Mythos for a consortium of...
Decom Engineering Secures U.S. Patent for Subsea Cutting Technology
Decom Engineering has been granted a U.S. patent covering its proprietary Chopsaw subsea cutting system, which features a linear‑drive cutting head, modular drive configuration, and adaptable clamping. The patented design promises higher precision, safer operation, and faster on‑site maintenance for...
Amazon Leo Heads to Thailand by Way of Thaicom
Amazon has partnered with Thai satellite operator Thaicom, whose subsidiary TC 142 will act as the authorized distributor and landing‑rights holder for Amazon Leo in Thailand. The deal gives Amazon Leo a regulatory edge over SpaceX, whose Starlink proposal was rejected...
Spotware Launches cTrader Leads
Spotware has launched cTrader Leads, a free acquisition channel that routes prospective traders from the cTrader Store and cross‑broker apps directly to brokers. Leveraging more than 11 million active cTrader users, the program delivers intent‑rich leads tied to each broker’s preferred...
UAVOS Introduces Advanced Composite Rotor Blades Manufactured withCore Sintering Technology
UAVOS announced the launch of composite rotor blades built with a core‑sintering process that shapes the internal lattice without any post‑machining. The technique delivers higher geometric stability, stronger structural reliability and lower manufacturing costs. The blades, featuring carbon multi‑cross‑layer construction,...
EU Approves €144m French Hydrogen Project for Fertiliser Industry
The European Commission has cleared a €144 million ($155 million) state‑aid package for HyforSeeds to install a 50 MW renewable hydrogen electrolyser at LAT Nitrogen’s fertilizer plant in eastern France. The hydrogen will replace up to 15% of fossil‑based feedstock in ammonia production,...
How to Survive the SaaSpocalypse
The article outlines eight practical tactics for SaaS firms to navigate the so‑called “SaaSpocalypse,” a wave of anxiety driven by AI advances and volatile public‑market valuations. It argues that value resides in the output and service layers rather than the...
Leyra Selected by RÚV for Smart TV Streaming Rollout
Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV has chosen Leyra's OTT platform for its new smart‑TV streaming service on Samsung and LG devices. Leyra, a joint venture of Accedo and Magine Pro, will deliver live and on‑demand TV and radio with full Icelandic language...
Southeast Asian Superapp Grab’s Next Destination: Your Whole Journey
Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, unveiled 13 AI‑driven products at its GrabX event, with four dedicated to travel. The new suite offers personalized itinerary planning, instant hotel bookings, cross‑border payments and AI‑curated restaurant suggestions, aiming to keep users inside the...
Vertical Rooftop PV Debuts in the U.S.
Norwegian specialist Over Easy Solar has launched its first U.S. rooftop vertical photovoltaic system, a 100 kW bifacial array installed on a green roof in Queens, New York. The super‑light, ballast‑free design delivers between 100,000 and 140,000 kWh annually, depending on albedo,...
20 Future Portuguese HealthTech and MedTech Leaders
Portugal’s healthtech and medtech ecosystem has moved from a niche academic cluster to a mature, export‑driven sector, with over 4,700 active ventures and a 16 % growth rate. Venture capital surged to €886 million ($965 million) in 2024, fueling deep‑tech leaders in AI‑driven...