News•Jan 19, 2026
Show HN: Pipenet – A Modern Alternative to Localtunnel
Pipenet is a modern, self‑hostable alternative to Localtunnel, offering bundled client and server packages for exposing local services to the internet. It supports custom subdomains, multiple domains, TypeScript, ES modules, and single‑port cloud deployment. Users can connect to a public server or deploy their own infrastructure with lifecycle hooks and a rich API. Compared with Localtunnel, pipenet provides active maintenance and broader protocol support, including WebSocket and SSE.
By Hacker News
News•Jan 19, 2026
Filming the Universe’s Biggest Dramas: Best Ideas of the Century
Astronomers have moved from relying on chance to systematically hunting fleeting cosmic explosions by deploying dedicated time‑domain surveys. The Palomar Transient Factory (2009‑2012) pioneered a coordinated “conveyor‑belt” approach, triggering follow‑up observations across multiple telescopes. Its successors, the Zwicky Transient Facility...
By New Scientist - Space
News•Jan 19, 2026
China Previews How Powerful Its New Xuntian Space Telescope Will Be Ahead of 2027 Launch (Video)
China’s 2‑meter Chinese Space Station Telescope, dubbed Xuntian, is slated for launch as early as 2027 and will operate in low‑Earth orbit alongside the Tiangong station. The observatory carries a 2.5‑billion‑pixel camera with a field of view roughly 300 times...
By Space.com
News•Jan 19, 2026
More than Two-Thirds of Investment Managers Now Use AI in Front Office
SimCorp’s 2026 InvestOps Report shows 70% of buy‑side firms now deploy AI in front‑office functions, up sharply from roughly 10% a year earlier. The survey of 200 senior asset‑manager executives indicates AI has moved from pilot projects to business‑critical tools....
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 19, 2026
China Launches More Satellites in Its Guowang Satellite Constellation
China successfully placed the 19th group of Guowang (SatNet) satellites into orbit using a Long March 12 launch from the Wencheng coastal spaceport. The launch brings the constellation to roughly 150 satellites, positioning it as a direct competitor to SpaceX’s...
By Behind the Black
News•Jan 19, 2026
Sharp Expands European Injectable Packaging Capacity With €20 Million Investment
Sharp announced a €20 million expansion of its European injectable packaging sites in Belgium and the Netherlands. The Dutch plant will launch two Grade D GMP packaging suites by 2026, while the Belgian location will quadruple cold‑chain storage, double ambient space, and...
By Pharmaceutical Technology
News•Jan 19, 2026
Ecommpay and NORBr Partner to Enable Seamless Global Payments
Ecommpay has teamed up with infrastructure‑as‑a‑service provider NORBr to embed its full‑stack acquiring and orchestration platform into NORBr’s ecosystem. The joint solution gives merchants, PayFacs, ISVs and ISOs instant access to more than 100 local and international alternative payment methods,...
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 19, 2026
WAM Morocco Showcases Strong Global Presence at Industry 4.0 Launch
The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) convened 100+ exhibitors from more than 18 countries, marking the debut of global giants such as SAP, Sumitomo, ENGIE and Zoho in Morocco. The event introduced Africa’s first international startup...
By AI-TechPark
News•Jan 19, 2026
Remote Assessment of Infant Motor Skills: New Insights
A new remote assessment platform leverages AI video analysis and wearable sensors to evaluate infant motor development without clinic visits. Clinical trials report over 90% sensitivity in detecting motor delays compared with traditional examinations. The system delivers real-time feedback to...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Jan 19, 2026
Inside SearchGuard: How Google Detects Bots and What the SerpAPI Lawsuit Reveals
Google sued SerpAPI for allegedly circumventing its newly deployed SearchGuard anti‑bot system, which monitors mouse, keyboard, scroll and timing signals to distinguish humans from automated scrapers. The lawsuit, filed under DMCA Section 1201, highlights Google’s effort to protect its search...
By Search Engine Land
News•Jan 19, 2026
What the First Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station Tells Us About Health Care in Space
In early January 2026 NASA performed the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station in 25 years, returning the Crew‑11 astronauts aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The incident, though details remain confidential, underscores the rarity of serious health events in...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Jan 19, 2026
Week Ahead in AI: GTM Challenges Killing Vertical AI Startups, OpenAI Addresses ‘Capacity Overhang’, Moxi Marlinspike’s AI Privacy-First Chatbot, Plus...
The week ahead spotlights structural pressures on AI firms, from go‑to‑market missteps that threaten vertical AI startups to OpenAI’s warning about a growing capability‑overhang. Thought leaders at the World Economic Forum argue that the next AI super‑cycle will demand distributed,...
By The AI Insider
News•Jan 19, 2026
Autonomy Without Assumptions: InfiniDome and Wonder Robotics Introduce IroNav
infiniDome and Wonder Robotics announced a strategic partnership to launch IroNav, a full‑stack autonomous system that fuses vision‑based navigation with resilient GNSS protection. The solution assumes GNSS interference as a persistent condition, automatically switching between satellite‑aided and fully denied modes....
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Jan 19, 2026
Japan’s Government Gives Ispace a $125 Million Contract to Build a High-Precision Lunar Lander
Japan’s government awarded lunar‑exploration startup Ispace a $125 million contract under the second phase of the Space Strategy Fund to develop a high‑precision lander aimed at a 2029 launch to the Moon’s polar regions. The agreement also funds a lunar orbiter...
By Behind the Black
News•Jan 19, 2026
Revolut Pay Targets Agentic Commerce with AP2 Integration
Revolut Pay announced integration with Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), making it one of the first EU payment methods compatible with the open, agent‑led commerce framework. The partnership enables one‑tap, account‑to‑account transactions within AI‑driven shopping experiences across the UK and...
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 19, 2026
Revolut Files for Peru Banking License in Fresh LATAM Push
Revolut has filed for a full banking licence in Peru, marking its entry into a fifth Latin American market after securing licences in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and a credit licence in Brazil. The Peruvian licence would allow Revolut to operate...
By Finance Magnates Fintech
News•Jan 19, 2026
PacketFabric and Massed Compute Introduce Industry’s First Integrated GPUaaS & NaaS Offering for Enterprise AI
PacketFabric and Massed Compute announced the industry’s first integrated GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, enabling enterprises to provision GPU compute and high‑performance networking through a single portal. The solution will initially launch on‑net with plans to expand to additional...
By AiThority
News•Jan 19, 2026
Resecurity Leads Cybersecurity Innovation at ITCN Asia 2026
Resecurity has been appointed the Cybersecurity Innovation Partner for ITCN Asia 2026, the region’s largest ICT exhibition held in Lahore, Pakistan. The company will demonstrate its intelligence‑driven platform, featuring cyber‑threat intelligence, digital‑risk monitoring, AI‑powered fraud prevention, investigation tools, and supply‑chain...
By AI-TechPark
News•Jan 19, 2026
How to Create Lookalike Ads on Meta, Google, and LinkedIn
The post explains how to build lookalike audiences on Meta, LinkedIn, and Google by starting with a high‑value seed list and expanding via each platform’s targeting engine. It walks through Meta’s 1 % lookalike setup, LinkedIn’s Predictive Audiences sizing, and Google’s...
By SaasRise
News•Jan 19, 2026
JPM26: Galapagos' New CEO Is Here to Finally Turn The Ship Around
Galapagos appointed Henry Gosebruch as CEO, inheriting a €3 billion cash war chest and a mandate to reset the biotech’s direction after a series of clinical setbacks and a failed cell‑therapy push. Gosebruch has halted the cell‑therapy program and is reassessing...
By BioSpace
News•Jan 19, 2026
Gen Z Prioritise Everyday Perks over Interest Rates when Choosing Banks
Pay.UK’s latest research shows UK Gen Z customers judge banks more by everyday rewards and digital convenience than by traditional interest rates. Seventy‑two percent of respondents aged 16‑28 prefer perks such as free coffee, food discounts and cashback, while 66...
By Fintech Global
News•Jan 19, 2026
As AI Search Evolves, Dubai Businesses Strengthen SEO with Generative Engine Optimization
Dubai firms are adopting Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to adapt to AI‑driven and answer‑based search. Right‑Door, a local digital agency, is rebuilding SEO foundations for companies with little organic presence, layering GEO and AEO principles...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 19, 2026
Blue Monday 2026: What It Means for Online Retail
Blue Monday, falling on 19 January 2026, is dubbed the year’s most depressing day and coincides with a sharp dip in consumer spending and a surge in post‑Christmas returns worth over £1.5 bn. Retail analysts warn that January acts as a stress...
By InternetRetailing
News•Jan 19, 2026
China’s Damaged Shenzhou-20 Manned Capsule Successfully Returned Unmanned Today
China successfully recovered the Shenzhou-20 crew capsule unmanned after a reported window breach, touching down in Inner Mongolia. State media released only distant photos, showing a damaged window but no clear view of the alleged debris impact. The limited visual...
By Behind the Black
News•Jan 19, 2026
Top 5 Trends Reshaping Enterprise Cross-Border Payments
Enterprises are shifting from fragmented cross‑border payment processes to integrated network models that provide end‑to‑end visibility. Finance teams now prioritize predictability, embedded compliance, and real‑time currency impact over sheer speed. Modern platforms embed intent‑aware routing, allowing different payment types to...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 19, 2026
UK Advances Navigation Security with New PNT Hub, Presents SPARK Report
The UK Space Agency has launched a new Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) landing page that centralises information on the nation’s navigation initiatives. The site aligns with the UK’s broader PNT framework and the recently published Framework for Greater PNT...
By Orbital Today
News•Jan 19, 2026
A 'K-Shaped' US Economy Augurs Ill for the Country's Banks
Gene Ludwig warns that the U.S. economy is increasingly K‑shaped, with roughly 60% of households stuck on the downward slope. Rising costs of essentials have pushed credit‑card debt to a record $1.23 trillion, while delinquency rates have edged up to 3.6%...
By American Banker Technology
News•Jan 19, 2026
Aboard Boosts Community Health Impact with AI-Powered Platform
Aboard announced a partnership with a leading national community‑health organization to deliver a secure, HIPAA‑compliant data platform powered by its AI‑accelerated development methodology. The shared platform will replace fragmented data processes for hundreds of health and social service providers, enabling...
By AI-TechPark
News•Jan 19, 2026
Bonus Episode: Q3 2025 Job Market Update
BioSpace released a bonus podcast episode featuring Vice President of Marketing Chantal Dresner and Careers Editor Angela Gabriel, reviewing Q4 2025 job‑market performance in the life‑sciences sector. The hosts highlighted a modest hiring uptick, rising salaries, and stronger diversity hiring,...
By BioSpace
News•Jan 19, 2026
Anduril Selects Dirac to Power AI-Driven Work Instructions Across Its Factories
Anduril has entered a multi‑year agreement with Dirac to use its BuildOS platform for AI‑driven work‑instruction authoring across its factories. Initial deployments cut authoring time by 87.5%, turning a 12‑hour task into a 90‑minute one and delivering roughly a ten‑fold...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 19, 2026
Toxic Backlinks: What They Are & How to Find Them
Toxic backlinks are inbound links that violate Google’s link‑spam guidelines and can erode a site’s trust signals, especially when they appear in manipulative patterns. While Google often ignores isolated low‑quality links, large‑scale spam can trigger manual actions that suppress rankings....
By Semrush Blog
News•Jan 19, 2026
DriveCentric and Dealer Pay Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable Payments Within the CRM
DriveCentric, a dealership‑focused CRM, announced a strategic partnership with Dealer Pay to embed compliant payment collection directly within its platform. The integration will allow dealers to move from customer conversation to revenue without leaving the CRM, supporting both mobile and...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 19, 2026
Global eCommerce Isn’t Just Changing. The Rules Are Being Rewritten
Over the past year, major markets have overhauled low‑value import rules, ending the US $800 de‑minimis exemption, phasing out the EU’s €150 duty‑free threshold, and removing Thailand’s import relief, while Saudi Arabia now requires exact address data for customs clearance....
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Jan 19, 2026
Viooh Partners With Atmosphere Tv To Unlock Programmatic Access
VIOOH has teamed up with Atmosphere TV to bring its premium programmatic supply‑side platform to the world’s largest place‑based streaming network. The deal unlocks more than 60,000 high‑traffic venues in the UK, North America and Australia, delivering over one billion monthly...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 19, 2026
Dangerous Solar Storm Expected January 19/20
On Jan 18 2026, the Sun emitted an X1.9‑class flare from active region AR4341, accompanied by a full‑halo coronal mass ejection directed toward Earth. The CME, traveling over 1,000 km s⁻¹, is forecast to strike late Jan 19 or early Jan 20, with geomagnetic activity potentially...
By New Space Economy
News•Jan 19, 2026
Madhive Taps Two Industry Veterans to Further Drive Evolution and Innovation In Local Media
Madhive, a local‑media operating system, announced the hiring of two industry veterans: Nicki Harkrider‑Probey as Chief Revenue Officer and Mindy Buckalew as Senior Vice President of Operations. The appointments aim to accelerate Madhive’s data‑driven, outcome‑based advertising platform and expand its...
By MarTech Series
News•Jan 19, 2026
Google’s Core Updates, Explained
Google rolled out its most comprehensive 2025 Core Update over the holiday period, reshaping how its algorithm interprets queries and intent. Unlike Spam Updates, Core Updates do not penalize sites but shift rankings, lowering large publishers such as Macy’s while...
By Practical Ecommerce
News•Jan 19, 2026
How To Analyze Google Discover
Google Discover rewards content that quickly exceeds its predicted early‑stage performance, making high click‑through rates essential. The platform operates like a personalized news feed, driven by entities such as people, places, and organisations, and it mirrors search in valuing freshness...
By Search Engine Journal
News•Jan 19, 2026
Brillio Leads in HFS Horizons: Life Sciences Service Providers 2025 Report
Brillio was named a Leader in the HFS Horizons: Life Sciences Service Providers 2025 report, highlighting its AI‑driven innovation across the industry. The firm’s ADAM platform and Personal Health Concierge underpin solutions that advance the Quadruple Aim of better health...
By AI-TechPark
News•Jan 19, 2026
Sun Pharma Says Talk of $10bn Organon Bid Is 'Speculative'
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries denied rumors of a $10 billion bid for women's‑health specialist Organon, calling the Economic Times report speculative and stating no material event has occurred. The proposed price would make the deal Sun's largest acquisition since the 2015 Ranbaxy...
By pharmaphorum
News•Jan 19, 2026
Meta Castigated for Illegal Canadian Debt Relief Ads
Meta faces criticism from a Canadian licensed insolvency trustee after $20 million in 2023 was paid to unlicensed debt‑relief advertisers on Facebook and Instagram. Despite repeated outreach, evidence, and federal warnings, the ads remain live, prompting calls for accountability. The Office...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Jan 19, 2026
ACL Review Explores How Platform Simplicity Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage
ACL’s latest interface overhaul emphasizes streamlined navigation and clearer data displays rather than adding new features. The refinements cut steps for routine tasks such as account review and market tracking, earning praise for predictability and reduced cognitive load. Users across...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 19, 2026
Sugarcane Hits the Sweet Spot for Sustainable Carbon
Researchers at the ARC Research Hub argue sugarcane is the most viable feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel, citing its existing large‑scale production and high biomass yield. They contrast it with algae and canola, which face economic or land‑use constraints. The...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Jan 19, 2026
Mastercard and Moneythor Provide Payment Enrichment for First Abu Dhabi Bank
Mastercard and Moneythor have teamed up to deliver payment enrichment services to First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB). The solution embeds AI‑driven insights into FAB’s digital channels, enabling personalized, proactive experiences for its customers. By moving beyond simple transactions, FAB aims...
By Finextra
News•Jan 19, 2026
Everything You Should Know About Making Payments on Telegram
Telegram has transformed from a chat app into a multi‑billion‑dollar payment hub, offering built‑in checkout, third‑party bots, and cryptocurrency transfers. Users can purchase subscriptions, digital services, and send peer‑to‑peer funds without leaving the conversation. The platform’s emphasis on speed, low...
By Payments Cards & Mobile
News•Jan 19, 2026
New Horizons: Noralle Enters 2026 With Strength, Purpose, and Member-First Vision
Noralle enters 2026 with a member‑first vision, emphasizing structural, theme‑driven investing across sustainable infrastructure, healthcare, and AI. The platform expands its product suite with the AugmentIQ Portfolio for AI‑enabled firms and the Southbound Signal Fund targeting emerging‑market innovation. New member...
By TechBullion
News•Jan 19, 2026
Network International Signs Processing Agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank
Network International has signed a strategic processing agreement with Saudi Sudanese Bank, delivering a full suite of digital payment services including Mastercard sponsorship, prepaid issuing, and value‑added solutions. The deal, announced at Cairo ICT 2025, aims to modernise Sudan’s payment infrastructure,...
By Finextra
News•Jan 19, 2026
Former OpenAI Policy Chief Launches Institute for Independent AI Safety Audits
Miles Brundage, former OpenAI policy chief, launched the AI Verification and Evaluation Research Institute (AVERI) to champion independent safety audits of frontier AI models. AVERI has raised $7.5 million and aims for $13 million to support a 14‑person team, with funding from...
By THE DECODER
News•Jan 19, 2026
Real-Time Threat Intelligence: Empowering Proactive Cybersecurity with Seceon
Seceon Inc. unveiled an AI‑driven real‑time threat intelligence platform that continuously monitors networks, endpoints, cloud services, and user identities. By fusing machine‑learning, behavioral analytics, and global threat feeds, the solution identifies zero‑day attacks, insider threats, and fileless malware as they...
By Security Boulevard
News•Jan 19, 2026
Visual Studio Code Abused in Sophisticated Multistage Malware Attacks
A new campaign dubbed Evelyn Stealer leverages compromised Visual Studio Code extensions, such as the Bitcoin Black theme and Codo AI assistant, to deliver a multi‑stage malware chain. The first‑stage payload uses DLL hijacking of the Lightshot utility to execute PowerShell scripts that...
By GBHackers On Security