Study: Self-Driving Cars Could Raise VMT by 6%, Increasing Congestion
A University of Texas‑Arlington analysis predicts that a major shift to autonomous vehicles in U.S. cities would lift vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by about 6%, even when users switch from privately owned cars to shared robotaxis. The study warns that this modest rise could trigger significant congestion, as empty‑vehicle deadheading may double daily miles. While autonomous technology promises safety, accessibility for non‑drivers, and electric‑vehicle decarbonization, the added mileage could erode fuel‑tax revenues and strain transit budgets. Consequently, the anticipated efficiency gains may be outweighed by higher car dependency and traffic snarls.
Kazakhstan Must Choose: Be Eurasia’s Tech Broker or Become a Pawn in the New Global Space Race
Kazakhstan stands at a crossroads, deciding whether to leverage its Baikonur launch site and AI capabilities to become Eurasia’s trusted broker of space and deep‑tech, or to remain a passive host for rival powers. The global space economy is projected...
‘Clear Warning Signs’ as PJM Wholesale Power Costs Jump 54% in One Year
PJM Interconnection’s wholesale power costs surged 54% in 2025, reaching $67 billion. Capacity expenses exploded 262%, now 16% of total costs, exposing a 6,500 MW shortfall for the 2027/2028 auction. The spike is driven by rapid data‑center load growth, prompting the independent...
Institut Quantique Joins Qblox Excellence Center Program to Advance Distributed Quantum Computing
The Institut quantique at Université de Sherbrooke has become a Qblox Excellence Center, integrating Qblox’s modular control electronics into its Quantum FabLab. The partnership targets distributed heterogeneous quantum computing, aiming to build scalable, fault‑tolerant architectures across superconducting, spin and hybrid...
Accertify’s Attack State Targets Credential Stuffing and ATO Attacks
Accertify introduced Attack State, a new module within its Account Protection suite that continuously monitors login activity to spot coordinated credential‑stuffing and account‑takeover attacks. By benchmarking real‑time behavior against an organization’s typical traffic patterns, the tool flags anomalies across web,...
Around the Commercial Drone Industry: Public Safety Partnership, Updates to Blue UAS List, and GrubHub Drone Delivery
DRONERESPONDERS signed a national operations agreement with the National Real‑Time Crime Center Association to fast‑track Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) programs across U.S. emergency agencies. The Defense Contract Management Agency took over the Blue UAS Cleared List from the Defense Innovation Unit, aiming...
Mich. City Adds Fourth Ambulance, Fire Engine as City EMS System Expands
Flint, Michigan, has expanded its emergency services by adding a fourth ambulance and a $1.2 million fire engine to the city’s Fire Department fleet. The ambulance service, launched in 2024, has already completed more than 900 runs this year, and the...
The Rise of Frameless Motors in Collaborative Robots: Enhancing Dexterity and Safety
Frameless motors are reshaping collaborative robots by eliminating bulky housings and integrating directly into joints, delivering lighter, more compact cobots. Their direct‑drive architecture provides superior torque‑to‑weight ratios and enhanced thermal management, which translates into higher precision and longer service life....
Can I Run AI Locally?
The article provides a detailed matrix of open‑source LLMs, ranking them by size, memory usage, context window, and token throughput to show which can run on a typical consumer machine. Models under 2 B parameters (e.g., Meta 1B, Google 1B) run smoothly, while...
AI Mode Data, Ask Maps & Branded Queries Go Live – SEO Pulse via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s AI Mode now cites its own properties three times more often, with self‑citations climbing from 7% to 21% and a shift toward organic search results pages. The company also launched Ask Maps, a conversational AI feature in Maps that...
Spectrum Analyzer: FPL1044
Rohde & Schwarz unveiled the FPL1044 spectrum analyzer, covering 10 Hz to 44 GHz. It is the first instrument in its price segment to reach the 44 GHz ceiling, dramatically lowering the cost of high‑frequency testing. The model also introduces a DC‑coupling option,...
Drone Companies Find Common Ground in Jaipur While Waiting on Part 108
At NestGen in Jaipur, drone innovators from across the globe gathered to showcase advances in automation, AI‑driven operations and UTM platforms, while acknowledging a shared anxiety over the pending FAA Part 108 rule for BVLOS flights. Attendees described the industry as...
How AI-Powered Digital Experience Solutions Are Transforming Museums
Museums are replacing static labels and linear audio guides with AI‑powered digital experience platforms that interpret visitor location, answer spoken queries, and translate content in real time. The technology leverages Bluetooth beacons, conversational agents, and augmented reality to deliver personalized...
Global Offshore Capacity Nears 100GW Milestone
RenewableUK reports global offshore wind capacity will hit 100 GW in 2026, up from 89.2 GW in 2025. The sector added 8.8 GW in 2025, marking the fourth‑largest installation year on record. Forecasts show 18.8 GW could be commissioned in 2026 and total capacity...
Is Model Governance Slowing AI in Financial Crime?
A new Hawk‑Chartis report finds that while nine in ten banks champion AI for financial‑crime compliance, model governance is emerging as the chief obstacle to broader adoption. More than half of the technical challenges cited by 125 global compliance leaders...
RyderVentures Bets on ‘Physical AI’ to Break Warehouse Automation’s Biggest Barriers
RyderVentures is championing "physical AI," a blend of artificial‑intelligence models with warehouse hardware that lets equipment perform multiple tasks instead of a single, fixed function. The approach tackles the biggest hurdle to warehouse automation—high upfront capital outlays and the risk...
Who’s Working With China on Space?
China is rapidly expanding its international space network, now engaging with over 60 countries across Africa, Latin America and beyond. The strategy relies on low‑cost, turnkey packages that bundle satellite design, launch, financing and training, often delivered through state‑owned Great...
Rare Disease Sales To Soar to $400B+ By 2032 as Small Molecules Resurgent: Evaluate
Orphan‑drug sales are projected to exceed $400 billion by 2032, more than double the 2025 level. Small‑molecule therapies dominate the pipeline, accounting for 45% of the 20 most valuable orphan candidates, signaling a resurgence after years of biologic focus. The Inflation...
AI and the Entry-Level Job
Harvard Business Review highlights how generative AI is reshaping entry‑level employment, automating routine tasks while creating new hybrid roles that blend human judgment with machine output. The article notes a rapid rise in demand for data‑literacy, prompt‑engineering, and AI‑assisted problem‑solving...
Robbyant Open-Sources LingBot-VLA Model as a ‘Universal Brain’ for Robots
Robbyant, an Alibaba‑affiliated embodied AI firm, has open‑sourced LingBot‑VLA, a vision‑language‑action model positioned as a universal brain for robots. The model, pre‑trained on over 20,000 hours of real‑world data, demonstrated superior task success on the GM‑100 benchmark and the RoboTwin 2.0...
MetaComp Raises $13M to Expand Web2.5 Payment and Wealth Platform
MetaComp Pte. Ltd., a pioneer of unified Web2.5 payments and wealth management, closed a $13 million Pre‑A+ round, bringing its three‑month funding total to $35 million. The capital will fuel expansion of its StableX Network and accelerate AI development for hybrid fiat‑stablecoin...
Madison & Wall: Ad Revenue To Rise On Good Economic Trends
Madison & Wall analysts Brian Wieser and Luke Stillman have upgraded their U.S. advertising revenue forecast, citing surprisingly resilient consumer spending despite recent headwinds such as higher gas prices and subdued spring‑break activity. The firm sees a modest but steady...
Digital Assets Firm Circle Achieves Key Compliance Milestone
Circle announced that its Circle Mint platform received a SOC 1 Type 2 examination report, confirming the design and operating effectiveness of its internal controls. The audit, conducted by Deloitte for the fiscal year October 2024‑September 2025, covered transaction processing, system reliability, security, change...
Parkinson’s Research Reaches “Pivotal” Stage, but Barriers Remain
Parkinson’s research has entered a pivotal phase, driven by deeper disease insights and advanced models such as patient‑derived iPSCs. Despite a pipeline of potential disease‑modifying therapies, funding shortfalls and outdated trial endpoints continue to impede progress. Parkinson’s UK’s Virtual Biotech...
How to Run Claude Code with Docker: Local Models, MCP Servers, and Secure Sandboxes
Docker now enables developers to run Claude Code locally, connect it to external tools, and sandbox its actions. Using Docker Model Runner, Claude Code accesses an Anthropic‑compatible API, giving full control over data, infrastructure, and spending. The Docker MCP Toolkit...
What to Expect From Kubernetes 1.36
Kubernetes 1.36 is slated for release on 22 April 2026, continuing the CNCF’s three‑times‑a‑year cadence. The update emphasizes security, bolstering Linux user namespaces to improve container isolation and refining the WatchCache for faster API queries. It also retires the Ingress‑nginx controller, positioning...
LabConnect Expands Global Central Laboratory Infra with Wuxi, China Facility
LabConnect announced the grand opening of a new central laboratory in Wuxi, China, expanding its global network to eight sites. The facility, built with Teddy Laboratory (now Frontage Laboratories), integrates LabConnect’s technology‑driven logistics and data oversight with local expertise. It...
The Local Ecosystem: How B2B Partnerships Can Double Your Swim Club Membership
Traditional flyer distribution is no longer effective for swim‑club recruitment, especially in school environments where gatekeepers demand formal engagement. Club managers are urged to treat their facilities like CEOs, expanding beyond a single swimming program into a diversified aquatic portfolio...
HighRes and Opentrons Showcase ‘Industry’s First’ AI Agent-to-Agent Lab Automation Workflow
HighRes and Opentrons have formed a strategic partnership to co‑develop the industry’s first AI agent‑to‑agent laboratory automation workflow. The solution links Opentrons’ Flex robotic platforms and OpentronsAI with HighRes’ Cellario orchestration software, allowing natural‑language inputs to generate and execute qPCR...
AMP20184, Solid-State High-Power Amplifier
Exodus Advanced Communications introduced the AMP20184, a solid‑state high‑power amplifier delivering at least 500 W output and 57 dB gain. The unit uses a Class A/AB linear architecture with ultra‑wide bandwidth and advanced‑technology devices. It includes built‑in protection, extensive monitoring, an LCD display...
The Global Rise of Instant Payments: How Real-Time Rails Are Reshaping Finance Across Every Region
Instant payments are moving from niche services to a global standard, with real‑time rails now covering most major economies. Regulatory mandates, consumer expectations for immediate settlement, and fintech innovation are accelerating adoption across Europe, Asia‑Pacific, Africa and Latin America. By...
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Medical Devices with Indications Associated with Weight Loss
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued final guidance titled “Medical Devices with Indications Associated with Weight Loss – Premarket Considerations.” The document outlines recommended non‑clinical testing and clinical study designs for devices aimed at weight loss, obesity treatment, or...
New Core Fund Targets Berlin Tech Real Estate: Berlin Decks First Deal
Beos and Swiss Life have formed a joint venture to launch a premium core fund aimed at Berlin’s technology‑focused real estate sector. The fund’s inaugural transaction is the acquisition of the Berlin Deck property, marking its first deal. By targeting...
AI-Generated Iran Images Are Widespread. How Do We Know What to Believe? | Margaret Sullivan
AI‑generated images depicting Iran’s involvement in the Israel‑Iran conflict are spreading across social media, often appearing authentic but entirely fabricated. Fact‑checkers like CNN and the BBC’s Shayan Sardarizadeh are scrambling to debunk videos that show missile strikes and captured U.S....
Is Overnight eMTB Charging Safe?
Charging an eMTB overnight is generally discouraged despite modern batteries featuring integrated battery‑management systems (BMS). While high‑end models reliably prevent over‑charging, manufacturers still advise against unsupervised charging due to fire risk and cell stress. Prolonged charging can shorten battery lifespan,...
Argonne-Led AI ‘Adviser’ Accelerates Robotic Design of Advanced Electronic Materials
Argonne National Laboratory’s team unveiled an AI “adviser” that monitors and optimizes machine‑learning algorithms during autonomous experiments, dramatically speeding the discovery of mixed ion‑electron conducting polymers. Integrated with the Polybot robotic lab, the adviser reduced the experimental space from over...
NanoClaw and Docker Partner to Make Sandboxes the Safest Way for Enterprises to Deploy AI Agents
NanoClaw has partnered with Docker to run its open‑source AI agent platform inside Docker Sandboxes, providing enterprise‑grade isolation for autonomous agents. The integration leverages MicroVM‑based sandboxes, allowing agents to install packages, modify files, and access external systems without exposing the...
Departments’ Use of Banking-Style Anti-Fraud Checks Set for Review
HM Treasury announced a cross‑government review of how departments use the "confirmation of payee" (CoP) anti‑fraud check, a safeguard mandatory for banks offering Faster Payments and CHAPS. Introduced in 2020, CoP verifies recipient account details against a central register, yet...
Why M&A Technology Integrations Are Harder than Expected. Here’s What You Should Look for Early
M&A deals often overlook technology, turning integration into a hidden cost. Technical debt, undocumented dependencies, data model mismatches, and security gaps surface when due diligence is delayed. Involving CIOs early and using a structured tech diligence checklist reduces surprises and...
Can This New Coalition Help Bring Down Energy Costs? – This Week in Cleantech
This week’s Cleantech roundup highlighted four pivotal energy topics. The EPA, under the Trump administration, rescinded the 2009 endangerment finding that anchored greenhouse‑gas regulation under the Clean Air Act. Exelon’s executive outlined a $38 billion capital plan that prioritizes affordability while...
This Stellar Xbox Controller with 1,000Hz Polling on PC Drops Below $40, Making It an Affordable and Accurate Wired Alternative
The GameSir G7 SE wired Xbox controller, now $39.99 at Walmart, offers a 1,000 Hz polling rate on PC and Hall Effect analog sticks for superior precision. Originally priced at $59.99, the discount represents a 33 % savings while retaining features like...
Is Google Hitting Self-Promotional Listicles Hard Again?
Google’s latest algorithm update is targeting self‑promotional listicles and other thin content produced by large language models. SEO experts Lily Ray and Gagan Ghorta have documented significant organic traffic declines for enterprise sites that rely on mass‑produced AI‑generated articles. The crackdown, first...
Interpol Teams up with Tech Firms to Seize 45,000 Malicious IPs, Servers in Global Cyber Crime Crackdown
Interpol’s Operation Synergia III, conducted with law‑enforcement agencies from 72 countries, dismantled more than 45,000 malicious IP addresses and seized 212 servers and electronic devices. The crackdown resulted in 94 arrests and 110 ongoing investigations, targeting phishing, malware and ransomware campaigns, including...
Airbus Prepares Valkyrie Combat Drone for German Air Force
Airbus is preparing flight tests of a Kratos XQ‑58A Valkyrie‑based uncrewed combat aircraft equipped with its European‑developed MARS mission system for the German Air Force. The two Valkyrie prototypes, being readied at Airbus’ Manching facility, are slated for maiden flights...
Correctional Services’ Critical ICT Systems Still Lag Behind
The South African Department of Correctional Services (DCS) told Parliament that three critical ICT systems—integrated inmate management system (IMMS), audio‑visual (AV) links, and public telephone networks—remain incomplete. An unlawful procurement dispute over the IMMS, projected to cost R300 million, has stalled...
UK Brands Risk Billions as One-Third of Customers Switch Due to a Poor Digital Retail Experience
New MSQ DX research shows a widening perception gap between UK retailers and consumers, with one‑third of shoppers abandoning brands due to poor digital experiences. The gap is most acute among 25‑34‑year‑olds, where 64% switched brands in the past year....
From Bedroom Demos to Studio Dreams: Why Brands Ditch Influencers for High-Production Livestreams
Brands are abandoning low‑budget influencer livestreams in favor of high‑production, brand‑controlled video commerce. Zara’s recent five‑hour Douyin showcase, hosted by a supermodel, drew over one million viewers, illustrating the power of polished, immersive experiences. The shift is driven by the...
New Google Business Profile Playbooks With Local Optimization Tips
Google has emailed site owners new Google Business Profile (GBP) Playbooks that outline local‑listing optimization tactics. The playbooks are available as PDFs for specific verticals—restaurants, hotels, tour operators, service‑area businesses—and a General Business Playbook covering universal best practices. A Google...
Nexwell Power Secures Financing on 250MW Spanish PV Portfolio
Nexwell Power has closed a €167 million multi‑tranche financing to fund a 248 MW solar PV portfolio in Spain. The portfolio, acquired from Q Energy, comprises seven plants in Andalusia and Aragon, with several projects already mechanically complete and others slated for early‑2026...
Former OpenAI & Google AI Experts Launches HyperDev
HyperDev unveiled its Version 1 generative AI coding platform, founded by former OpenAI engineer Piotr Sobolewski and ex‑Google Search language‑model specialist Riaz Moola. The service promises full‑stack, production‑ready applications generated by large language models, augmented by a proprietary "Guided Mode" that...