
Cobalt, a pioneer of Penetration Testing as a Service, has earned the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) AI Trustworthy Pledge by completing the STAR Level 1 CAIQ Self‑Assessment based on version 4.0.3. The certification aligns Cobalt’s practices with the CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, demonstrating transparent governance, risk management, and data protection for cloud‑native customers. Cobalt’s platform delivers continuous, human‑led offensive security that moves beyond static checklists, offering real‑time testing and remediation integration. The achievement also supports common compliance frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Power purchase agreements (PPAs) have long helped data‑center operators meet sustainability targets, but rising grid constraints are prompting a reassessment of their role. As AI workloads drive higher electricity demand, PPAs can provide fixed‑price, volume‑guaranteed contracts that may grant priority...

Fintech firms face mounting obstacles that impede growth in an increasingly crowded digital arena. Tight regulatory regimes, persistent cash‑flow constraints for SME clients, and fierce competition for talent and technology stack integration are among the primary culprits. Recent moves—Qonto’s credit‑card...

Ring has launched Ring Verify, a built‑in authenticity feature that embeds a digital security seal in every video recorded after December 2025. The seal automatically breaks if the footage is trimmed, re‑encoded, or otherwise altered, and users can check verification status...

Drive‑by download attacks automatically install malware when a user visits a compromised website, requiring no clicks or consent. They exploit outdated browsers, plugins, or operating systems, often via malicious scripts, malvertising, or exploit kits. The resulting payloads range from trojans...
Ferroptosis, an iron‑dependent form of regulated cell death, is gaining traction as a novel anticancer target. Recent research highlights how tumor metabolism—particularly iron overload and lipid peroxidation—creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited therapeutically. Agents that disrupt glutathione synthesis or block...
sUAS News announced V‑Line Pro, a tethered system for the DJI M400 that draws power from the ground, dramatically extending flight time and enabling continuous payload operation. The solution is officially DJI‑approved and part of the DJI Ecosystem Partner program,...
Rift Dynamics announced a contract for 2,500 WÅSP One‑Way Attack drones from American Robotics/Ondas, to be manufactured on a new Pennsylvania line with Kitron Group USA. The drones are fully compatible with Nammo AS warheads, a capability co‑developed with the Norwegian...

A recent study reveals that loss of specific metabolic isozymes creates exploitable weaknesses in breast cancer cells. Researchers identified that isozyme depletion disrupts glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, rendering tumors dependent on alternative pathways. Pre‑clinical models showed that targeting these compensatory...

Gen X, the 46‑61 age cohort, remains the highest‑spending group, averaging $96,941 in 2024. Rising inflation and living costs have forced 67% to trim grocery budgets and 52% to postpone major purchases such as cars or furniture. Financial strain is...

A PYMNTS Intelligence survey of 514 U.S. small‑to‑medium business leaders shows that 83% are confident they will be approved for a new business credit card, shifting the market focus from basic access to product flexibility. More than half of card...

Tim Opler, Managing Director at Stifel’s Global Healthcare Group, released his December 2025 Biopharma Market Update outlining five macro‑trends that will shape the industry over the next ten years. He highlights an accelerating M&A wave, the emergence of multi‑trillion‑dollar therapeutic markets...

Mendra, a San Francisco‑based biopharma focused on rare‑disease therapies, announced an $82 million Series A round. The financing was co‑led by OrbiMed, 8VC and 5AM Ventures, with Lux Capital and Wing VC also participating. The capital will fund the acquisition and development of...

UCLA chemists led by Neil Garg have overturned Bredt’s rule by synthesizing bridgehead carbon‑carbon double bonds in cage‑shaped molecules such as cubene and quadricyclene. The study shows these strained alkenes adopt a hyperpyramidalized, three‑dimensional geometry with bond orders around 1.5...
A recent study by Östh, Lundin and Wennberg surveyed clinicians on using smartphone app data in alcohol‑dependency treatment. The research found that practitioners value real‑time patient data for tailoring interventions and enhancing engagement, but cite technical glitches, privacy worries, and...

Manage My Health, a New Zealand digital health portal, confirmed a breach that accessed documents in its My Health Documents feature, affecting over 120,000 patients. While live clinical systems remained untouched, fraudsters are now impersonating the service to send phishing and...
Square 9 Softworks introduced a 15‑minute readiness checklist titled “How AI‑Ready Are Your Document Processes?” to help growing businesses evaluate data quality, workflow prioritization, security, and change‑management prerequisites for AI adoption. The guide translates AI enthusiasm into concrete steps, offering...
Revenue leakage now costs 3‑7% of earned revenue each year, driven by the rise of subscription, usage‑based and hybrid pricing models. The loss originates from mismatches in contracts, usage data, and billing logic, not from weak demand. Finance teams are...
Leidos and OpenAI announced a partnership to embed OpenAI’s generative and agentic AI models into federal agency workflows, aligning with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 growth plan. The collaboration targets digital modernization, health services, national security, infrastructure and defense, promising secure, data‑protected...
AI-driven data centers are hitting a memory bottleneck as DRAM prices surge 170% year‑over‑year and DDR5 spot costs have tripled since late 2025. Traditional server designs that simply add more DIMMs can no longer keep pace because high‑capacity modules are...

FADEL introduced FADEL AIVA™, an AI platform that unifies generative, analytical, and predictive capabilities to automate brand compliance and licensing workflows. The solution embeds purpose‑built AI agents—such as a Reviewer Agent for product approvals and a Contract Ingestion Agent for...

Technology veteran Alan Shimel discovered an Instagram account impersonating him, using the handle shimel.alan, which quickly followed 85 of his contacts and received follow‑backs from ten. He reported the account through Meta’s built‑in AI‑driven reporting tool, only to receive an...

SutiSoft launched SutiCLM, an AI‑driven contract lifecycle management platform that automates drafting, negotiation, approval, and storage. The solution uses generative summarization, clause suggestions, risk detection, and conversational AI to cut cycle times and lower compliance risk. Executives claim the tool...

Finland‑based Agileday closed a €6.4 million Series A round, led by Newion and joined by Specialist VC, Vendep Capital, and Business Finland. The startup offers a people‑focused professional services automation (PSA) platform that merges talent management, resource allocation, timesheets and project financials...

iboss introduced an AI‑powered SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) capability within its Zero Trust SASE platform. The solution connects to SaaS apps via native APIs, continuously scanning configurations, permissions and data exposure. AI analysis prioritizes misconfigurations and risky sharing, presenting...

Qure.ai, a New York‑based AI diagnostics firm, secured a multimillion‑dollar grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The undisclosed funding will finance health‑equity projects, including an open‑source multimodal medical database and AI‑driven point‑of‑care ultrasound algorithms for early TB and pneumonia...

Researchers have introduced a genetically engineered mouse model carrying the Gnaq p.R183Q mutation, which replicates human capillary malformations. The model exhibits localized vascular ectasia, increased endothelial proliferation, and recapitulates the dermal phenotype seen in patients. Functional assays reveal hyperactive Gαq...
UK accounting firms are turning to workflow automation to tame the chaos of busy season. By automating client intake, document collection, and deadline alerts, firms reduce repetitive admin tasks and gain real‑time visibility into work progress. Smaller practices can adopt...
The guide walks CTOs and VPs of Engineering through building SAML‑based identity management for enterprise single sign‑on, covering claim design, certificate handling, and a step‑by‑step migration from ADFS. It explains how to configure assertions, secure metadata, and align SAML with...
Halper is an AI‑powered communication and scheduling platform designed for solopreneurs and small teams. It operates inside Instagram Direct and WhatsApp, automatically reading voice messages, answering queries, and booking appointments without any setup. The tool consolidates multi‑channel conversations into a...
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced the three winners of its UAE Cybersecurity Innovation Challenge—Corgea, Nothreat and DTEX Systems—selected from more than 50 global applicants. The competition, run with the UAE Cyber Security Council and DIFC Innovation Hub, featured 10...

Razorpay has been granted the Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Aggregator‑Physical (PA‑P) licence, allowing its point‑of‑sale solution to function as a fully regulated aggregator for in‑store transactions. The approval comes as physical retail remains the dominant purchase channel in India,...

Waterstones reported a 7% sales increase to £565.6 million for the 53 weeks ending 3 May 2025, with like‑for‑like sales up 5%. Growth was broad‑based across regions and channels, driven by strong fiction titles and higher demand for stationery and children’s educational toys....

Researchers at a leading biomedical institute reported that dietary stigmasterol markedly improves testicular health and sperm parameters in male mice. The study administered a 50 mg/kg oral dose for eight weeks, resulting in a 30% rise in sperm count and enhanced...

Turkey is set to host the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya from October 5‑9, 2026, drawing over 10,000 scientists, astronauts, and industry leaders. The event underscores Ankara’s broader strategy to translate its expanding space budget, new satellite and launch projects,...

The article revisits the classic nature‑versus‑nurture debate, highlighting landmark twin studies such as the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart and the controversial Louise Wise Services experiment, which underscore strong genetic contributions to behavior and IQ. It contrasts these findings with...

Finextra and ACI Worldwide released the "AI in Action" global survey, analyzing responses from 154 industry leaders on AI‑driven fraud prevention. Over half of organisations (51%) already run AI solutions, with another 47% planning deployments within two years. The study...

Open Cosmos launched the first two Ka‑band broadband satellites on a Rocket Lab Electron from New Zealand, marking its entry into the commercial sat‑com market. The launch follows a Liechtenstein‑issued Ka‑band license that enables high‑capacity, low‑latency data links. The company will...

The Australian Made Campaign has launched a $20 million "Made Right Here" initiative to encourage Australians to purchase domestically produced goods. Backed by the federal government, the campaign runs nationwide until June 30 across TV, radio, print, out‑of‑home, digital and social channels,...

The article revisits Charles Handy’s "empty raincoat" metaphor to critique the current wave of AI adoption in banking. While banks have digitised operations, the addition of intelligence often creates hollow processes staffed by people whose roles lack purpose. The author...

Microsoft has launched winapp, an open‑source command‑line interface designed to simplify Windows application development. The tool consolidates SDK management, manifest editing, certificate generation, and packaging into unified commands, supporting project scaffolding, dependency handling, and build/run operations. Winapp integrates with Visual...

Burberry’s latest fiscal third‑quarter results show a clear rebound driven primarily by outerwear sales, rather than a sweeping brand reinvention. After years of repositioning under the Burberry Forward framework, the company shifted focus from scarves—used to boost store traffic—to high‑margin...

London Stock Exchange Group unveiled its Digital Settlement House (DiSH), a 24/7 platform that merges blockchain‑based and traditional payment rails for real‑time cash and asset settlement. In parallel, LSEG partnered with Amazon Web Services to migrate its market‑data feed to...

Fabletics is repurposing its 120‑store footprint as a primary engine for VIP membership acquisition, with roughly half of in‑store shoppers signing up. The VIP program now accounts for more than 95% of the brand’s revenue, supporting a $1 billion revenue milestone...

Optus announced it will assume ownership of all 80 licensed retail stores, ending the third‑party model that currently covers one‑third of its 240‑store footprint. The decision follows a $100 million Federal Court fine for unconscionable sales conduct and a high‑profile network...
Researchers performed an extensive multi‑omic analysis of small‑cell lung cancer, integrating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics. The study identified several molecular subtypes with unique genetic mutations, expression signatures and metabolic profiles, and uncovered an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. Proteomic screening revealed...

First Thing, an Australian intimates brand founded by Georgia Gazal, has carved a defensible niche by focusing on comfort‑first, everyday wear rather than high‑glamour marketing. Its flagship strapless bra, sold out six times and purchased every 34 minutes, solves long‑standing...

Amazon announced a second round of corporate layoffs, targeting roughly 14,000 employees as early as Jan. 27. This follows an initial cut of 14,000 staff in October and brings the total planned reductions to 30,000, about 10% of its corporate...
Researchers Zhao, Li, and Ooi have demonstrated a miniaturized ultraviolet spectral imager built on III‑nitride semiconductor technology. By integrating a dense array of GaN‑based photodetectors with on‑chip waveguides and nanoscale gratings, the device achieves benchtop‑level spectral resolution in a handheld...