News•Jan 29, 2026
Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Partner to Launch Operator-as-a-Service Platform Across Africa
Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks have announced a joint venture to launch an Operator‑as‑a‑Service (OaaS) platform across Africa. The cloud‑native solution will enable telecom operators and new entrants to provision network services without heavy infrastructure investment. Targeting more than 30 countries, the platform aims to reach 100 million users by 2028. By abstracting spectrum and hardware needs, the partnership promises faster rollout of mobile and broadband services in underserved markets.
By PaySpace Magazine
News•Jan 29, 2026
How IFN Signaling Tunes Macrophage Mitochondria in Inflammation Resolution
A preclinical study at Spain’s CNIC revealed that type‑I interferon (IFN‑I) reprograms macrophage mitochondria through the ISG15 protein. IFN‑I binding to IFNAR lowers mitochondrial membrane potential while paradoxically increasing ATP output, prompting mitochondrial fission. These metabolic shifts boost efferocytosis, accelerating...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Jan 29, 2026
2026 Catalysts: The Rise of RNAi
RNA‑interference (RNAi) therapies are moving from experimental to mainstream, with dozens of antisense and siRNA programs slated for pivotal data releases and regulatory decisions in 2026. The year’s catalyst slate includes proof‑of‑concept readouts in novel disease areas and first‑in‑class approvals...
By BioCentury
News•Jan 29, 2026
Regtech Prove Highlights Transformation of Identity Verification and Digital Onboarding Processes
Regtech firm Prove says identity verification is evolving from a single, static check to a continuous, adaptive process. The shift is driven by deepfake threats, AI‑powered fraud, real‑time payment demands, and multi‑device interactions. Prove argues that dynamic verification can maintain...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 29, 2026
New England Automated Clearing House Launches TAPA, A Fiserv Training Program
The New England Automated Clearing House (NEACH) has teamed with Turningpoint Communications to launch the Treasury and Payments Academy (TAPA), a comprehensive training platform for treasury and payments expertise. TAPA is designed for relationship managers, sales officers, lenders and service...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 29, 2026
Changes in Cardiff’s C-Suite Amid Late-Stage Push for Cancer Candidate
Cardiff Oncology announced a reshuffle of its senior leadership as it accelerates a late‑stage oncology candidate toward market. James Whitaker, formerly a commercial head at AstraZeneca, will replace outgoing CEO Sarah Liu, while CFO Mark Patel steps down and the...
By BioCentury
News•Jan 29, 2026
LendingClub Says 60% of LevelUp Checking Customers Are Also Borrowers
LendingClub posted a 40% YoY jump in Q4 loan originations to $2.6 billion, driven by strong uptake of its LevelUp savings and checking products. LevelUp checking accounts now have 60% of new users who are existing personal‑loan borrowers, and total deposits...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 29, 2026
Live Coverage: SpaceX to Launch 11,000th Starlink Satellite to Date on Thursday
SpaceX is slated to launch its penultimate Falcon 9 of the month from Vandenberg, carrying the Starlink 17‑19 payload that will place 25 satellites into low‑Earth orbit. Among them is the company’s 11,000th Starlink satellite, a milestone since the first...
By Spaceflight Now
News•Jan 29, 2026
PredIG: A Clear Predictor for T-Cell Epitope Immunogenicity
Researchers introduced PredIG, an interpretable machine‑learning platform that predicts T‑cell epitope immunogenicity with higher accuracy than existing tools. The model integrates peptide sequence, structural conformation, and immune‑environment context, and was validated across multiple independent cohorts. By revealing the biological drivers...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 29, 2026
How Prenatal Viral Infections Shape Immunity
Recent research reveals that viral infections during pregnancy can rewire the developing immune system of the fetus, leading to lasting changes in immune cell composition and function. Studies show that the timing and type of maternal infection dictate whether offspring...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 29, 2026
China’s Orphan Drug Exclusivity Could Bolster Market, Incentivize Development
Effective May 15, China will grant orphan drugs a seven‑year market exclusivity and provide a two‑year exclusivity period for pediatric indications. The legislation also enshrines accelerated approval pathways—breakthrough, conditional, and priority review—into national law, reducing regulatory uncertainty. While many implementation details...
By BioCentury
News•Jan 29, 2026
Alto IRA, Passthrough Partner to Bolster Access to Private Investments
Alto IRA, a self‑directed IRA custodian with roughly $2 billion in assets for over 30,000 investors, has partnered with compliance platform Passthrough to simplify private‑fund onboarding for retirement accounts. The integration merges Passthrough’s document, identity, and AML automation with Alto’s custodial...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 29, 2026
Strong Revenue Performance Sends IBM Stock Soaring After-Hours
IBM reported a 9% fourth‑quarter revenue jump, the strongest in three years, driven by rapid software and infrastructure growth. Software now represents 45% of the company’s revenue, up from 25% in 2018, and free cash flow rose to $7.6 billion, a...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Jan 29, 2026
UK Plans Sweeping Overhaul of Policing Amid Surge in Online Crimes
The UK government announced a sweeping reform of policing that will create a new National Police Service, modeled after the FBI, to lead the fight against cybercrime, fraud and other internet‑enabled offenses. The proposal consolidates responsibilities currently spread across dozens...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Jan 29, 2026
Software Company Bonds Drop As Investors' AI Worries Mount
Investors are pulling back from software company bonds as rapid AI advances raise doubts about business model stability. High‑profile moves like Google’s AI assistant launch and funding for Decagon AI have intensified fears, driving bond prices lower worldwide. While some...
By Slashdot
News•Jan 29, 2026
Data Centers Are Driving a US Gas Boom
Data centers are fueling a surge in U.S. natural‑gas power development, with projects that could add up to 252 GW of gas‑fired capacity—nearly a 50 percent increase in the nation’s gas fleet. More than a third of this new demand is directly...
By WIRED AI
News•Jan 29, 2026
Biomimetic Vesicles Engineered From Modified Tumour Cells Act as Personalized Vaccines for Post-Surgical Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers engineered tumor cells to overexpress STX11, converting them into dendritic‑cell‑like antigen‑presenting units. Membrane fragments from these cells were fused with PLGA nanoparticles carrying a TLR7 agonist, creating RP@SMs vesicles that act as personalized post‑surgical cancer vaccines. The platform demonstrated...
By Nature Nanotechnology
News•Jan 28, 2026
Decagon AI Raises $250M at $4.5B Valuation to Scale AI Concierge Platform
Decagon AI announced a $250 million Series D round that lifts its valuation to $4.5 billion. The funding, led by Coatue Management and Index Ventures, will accelerate the rollout of its AI concierge platform, which leverages large‑language models across chat, email and voice...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Jan 28, 2026
German Authorities Raid Deutsche Bank Offices in Alleged Money Laundering Case
German prosecutors and the Federal Criminal Police raided Deutsche Bank’s Frankfurt and Berlin offices on Jan. 28, targeting unnamed staff linked to foreign entities suspected of facilitating money‑laundering. The investigation focuses on business relationships the bank maintained with overseas companies....
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 28, 2026
QuickBooks Payroll: A Complete Guide for Small Business Owners
QuickBooks Payroll is a cloud‑based service that automates wage calculations, tax withholdings, and filing for small and medium‑sized businesses. The platform integrates directly with QuickBooks accounting, offering real‑time expense recording, direct deposit, and built‑in time‑tracking features. Automatic tax filing and...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 28, 2026
Personal Budgeting: A Practical Guide to Taking Control of Your Money
Personal budgeting empowers individuals to map income, expenses, savings, and investments, turning financial chaos into a clear roadmap. By categorizing fixed and variable costs and treating savings as a non‑negotiable line item, people can curb overspending and build emergency reserves....
By TechBullion
News•Jan 28, 2026
Understanding Employee Wage Payments and How They Work
Payroll checks remain a vital payment method for many businesses, especially small firms and unbanked workers, offering tangible proof of wages and straightforward record‑keeping. Physical checks provide a clear audit trail, helping companies meet compliance requirements without incurring recurring software...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 28, 2026
NOAA Seeks More Money and Flexibility for Commercial Weather Data Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a plan to spend billions of dollars on commercial weather data over the next decade, expanding contract horizons from the current five‑year model to up to ten years. The strategy emphasizes greater transparency,...
By SpaceNews
News•Jan 28, 2026
Pediatric Pseudotumor Cerebri: Apelin Isoforms and Oxidative Stress
Researchers published the first molecular profiling of pediatric pseudotumor cerebri, revealing altered apelin isoform levels and heightened oxidative stress in affected children. By comparing cerebrospinal fluid and serum samples to healthy controls, the study linked these biochemical changes to symptom...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 28, 2026
Dynamic Interchange Takes Card Pricing Beyond Static Tables
Dynamic interchange is replacing static rate tables, with Visa’s Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP) tying fees to real‑time transaction data. Verified commercial card transactions receive a 10‑15 basis‑point reduction, while unverified ones can incur up to a 75‑basis‑point surcharge. The...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 28, 2026
ChenMed CEO Warns Against GLP-1s for Seniors
ChenMed chief executive Chris Chen announced that the senior‑focused primary‑care network will stop encouraging the use of GLP‑1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy for weight‑loss purposes. The decision follows internal data linking these medications to higher rates of dehydration,...
By Endpoints News
News•Jan 28, 2026
OPNsense 26.1 Brings Updates to Open-Source Firewall Management
OPNsense released version 26.1, code‑named Witty Woodpecker, enhancing firewall management, traffic visibility, and automation interfaces. The update revamps the live firewall log, redesigns the firewall rules UI, and expands API coverage to include Source NAT tagging and Destination NAT port...
By Help Net Security
News•Jan 28, 2026
NASA and SpaceX Move up Launch of Crew-12 Astronauts to Feb. 11 as Relief Crew After ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA announced that SpaceX’s Crew‑12 mission will launch on Feb 11, moving up from the previously planned Feb 15. The crew of four—NASA’s Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA’s Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev—will replace the three‑person crew left after...
By Space.com
News•Jan 28, 2026
We 'Want to Encourage Other People in Our Generation to Be the Types of People Who Do Not Even Want...
Gabriela Nguyen, a 24‑year‑old Harvard graduate, quit smartphones and founded Appstinence, a nonprofit that helps people disengage from addictive technology. The organization promotes a "5D Method"—Decrease, Deactivate, Delete, Downgrade, Depart—to guide users toward a tech‑free lifestyle. Appstinence offers free coaching,...
By TechRadar
News•Jan 28, 2026
Dynatrace Intelligence Aims to Advance Autonomous Software Operations
Dynatrace announced Dynatrace Intelligence, an agentic operations system that blends deterministic, real‑time intelligence with AI agents to push enterprises toward autonomous software operations. Built on the Grail data lakehouse and Smartscape, the platform delivers explainable insights that act within predefined...
By SiliconANGLE
News•Jan 28, 2026
Health Expenditure Trends in Mainland China: 2012-2020
China’s total health expenditure rose sharply from roughly 5.2% of GDP in 2012 to 7.1% in 2020, marking a compound annual growth rate of about 6.5%. Government spending accounted for nearly half of the increase, while private out‑of‑pocket payments fell...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 28, 2026
Canadian Space Agency Looking for Ground Segment Concept Studies for RADARSAT+
The Canadian Space Agency has released a Request for Proposals to develop a modern ground‑segment concept for the upcoming RADARSAT+ synthetic‑aperture‑radar constellation. The initiative builds on a 2023 federal investment of $1.012 billion aimed at replenishing the current RADARSAT Constellation Mission...
By SpaceQ
News•Jan 28, 2026
SWORD Training Platform Key to US Space Superiority, Program Head Says
The U.S. Space Force is rolling out SWORD, a cloud‑enabled synthetic training platform that replicates contested space operations, including orbital dynamics, electronic warfare, cyber effects, and adversary tactics. Demonstrated in large‑scale exercises like Space Flag, SWORD blends digital models with...
By Defense News - Space
News•Jan 28, 2026
Starbucks Says Digital Platforms Are Key Piece of Turnaround Strategy
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said digital platforms are central to the company’s turnaround, emphasizing the progress of the "Back to Starbucks" plan. In Q1 FY2026, global comparable store sales rose 4%, with U.S. comparable transactions up 3%—the first increase in...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 28, 2026
SaasRise Mastermind Recap - Jan 28, 2026
SaasRise’s Jan 28 mastermind delivered a rapid‑fire playbook for SaaS CEOs covering analytics, SEO, churn, reviews, hiring, paid search, AI, and growth tactics. Participants were urged to use Plausible and SEMrush for early‑stage web metrics, aim for a 6‑minute visit duration...
By SaasRise
News•Jan 28, 2026
How Did Yves Saint Laurent Build a Long-Term Retail Strategy?
Yves Saint Laurent built a durable retail strategy by pioneering owned boutiques that separated ready‑to‑wear from haute couture, giving the brand direct control over pricing, presentation, and customer experience. The 1999 acquisition by the Gucci Group (now Kering) introduced corporate discipline,...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Jan 28, 2026
NASA Exoplanet Probe Tracks Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS to Gauge Its Spin
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) conducted a special observation run from Jan. 15‑22, 2026, capturing interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as a bright, fast‑moving dot with a faint tail. The spacecraft measured the comet’s apparent magnitude at about 11.5, providing a rare photometric...
By Space.com
News•Jan 28, 2026
Biodegradable Graphene Sensors Made From Agripapers
Researchers at XYZ University have unveiled a new class of biodegradable sensors that combine graphene with agripaper—a paper made from agricultural residues. The devices demonstrate up to 95% of the sensitivity of conventional graphene sensors while fully decomposing in compost...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 28, 2026
Massive Runaway Stars in the Milky Way: Observational Study Explores Origins and Ejection Process
Researchers from ICCUB, IEEC and IAC published the most extensive observational study of massive runaway O‑type stars in the Milky Way. Using Gaia astrometry and IACOB spectroscopy, they examined 214 O‑type runaways, measuring rotation speeds and binarity. The analysis shows...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Jan 28, 2026
Microsoft Shrugs Off AI Bubble Fears Again with Strong Financial Results
Microsoft reported second‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $81.27 bn, topping the $80.32 bn consensus, and earnings of $4.14 per share versus $3.92 expectations. Azure cloud revenue grew 39% year‑over‑year, keeping the AI‑driven cloud segment robust despite a slight slowdown in overall cloud...
By The Guardian AI
News•Jan 28, 2026
Elon Musk Teases a New Image-Labeling System for X… We Think?
Elon Musk announced that X will begin labeling edited images as “manipulated media,” extending the platform’s legacy policy on inauthentic content. The rollout details are sparse, leaving it unclear whether the label applies to all edits or only AI‑generated alterations....
By TechCrunch AI
News•Jan 28, 2026
GAO Flags Risks in Space Development Agency’s Missile-Tracking Satellite Program
The Government Accountability Office warned that the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer, part of a $35 billion low‑Earth‑orbit missile‑tracking constellation, is advancing faster than its technology and management can support. GAO says SDA overestimates technology readiness, lacks an architecture‑level schedule, and...
By SpaceNews
News•Jan 28, 2026
Sperm DNA Fragmentation: Impact on Mammalian Reproduction
Recent studies reveal that sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) significantly impairs mammalian reproductive outcomes, lowering fertilization rates and embryo quality. Researchers attribute elevated SDF to oxidative stress, environmental toxins, and advancing male age, prompting a surge in diagnostic testing. Clinical trials...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 28, 2026
ICE Is Using Palantir’s AI Tools to Sort Through Tips
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deployed Palantir’s generative AI tools to automatically sort, translate, and summarize immigration‑enforcement tips submitted through its public tipline. The system, operational since May 2 2025, produces a “BLUF” (bottom line up front) summary using...
By WIRED AI
News•Jan 28, 2026
Chile's Paranal Observatory Saved From Industrial Development
The Chilean government halted AES Andes' INNA renewable‑energy project near the Paranal Observatory after astronomers warned it would raise light pollution by up to 35 percent and introduce ground‑vibrations that could cripple the Very Large Telescope array. Led by Nobel laureate...
By Universe Today
News•Jan 28, 2026
Framework Sets New Benchmarks for 3D Atom Maps in Amorphous Materials
Researchers at UCLA’s California NanoSystems Institute unveiled a step‑by‑step framework that maps three‑dimensional atomic positions and elemental identities in amorphous materials, achieving 100% accuracy for silica with roughly 7 picometer precision. The team validated the workflow using rigorously simulated atomic electron...
By Phys.org – Nanotechnology
News•Jan 28, 2026
Why Predictable AI Will Finally Fix Customer Experience
John Sabino argues that the CX crisis stems from measuring activity rather than outcomes. Companies are moving toward hybrid AI‑human models that prioritize resolution quality, personalization, and revenue impact. In 2026, the focus shifts to predictable AI, with assurance layers...
By Fast Company AI
News•Jan 28, 2026
Credibly Snags New Patent to Scale SMB Financing Platform
Credibly announced a newly issued patent that embeds AI deep into its SMB financing platform, automating affordability evaluation, offer structuring, and complex underwriting workflows at scale. The patent bolsters the company’s intellectual‑property portfolio and signals a shift from experimental add‑ons...
By PYMNTS
News•Jan 28, 2026
Round Three of IRA Negotiations Is Expected to Be ‘Manageable’ for Pharma
Analysts say the third round of Medicare drug‑price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act will be largely manageable for large pharmaceutical firms. The round focuses on a limited set of high‑cost specialty medicines, with negotiations slated to begin in 2025....
By Endpoints News
News•Jan 28, 2026
MBZUAI Releases K2 Think V2: A Fully Sovereign 70B Reasoning Model For Math, Code, And Science
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) unveiled K2 Think V2, a fully sovereign 70‑billion‑parameter reasoning model built on the K2 V2 Instruct base. The model extends the base's 512k‑token context capability and is fine‑tuned with a GRPO‑style RLVR...
By MarkTechPost