The DJI Drone Everyone’s Been Waiting for Gets a Launch Date
DJI announced the Avata 360, an 8K flagship 360° drone, with a public unveiling scheduled for March 26. The aircraft merges true spherical video capture with high‑speed FPV flight, featuring a dual‑lens system that can record native 8K 360 footage and switch to a forward‑facing view. DJI secured FCC certification in November 2025, clearing a major regulatory hurdle for U.S. sales amid geopolitical pressures. The launch positions DJI to potentially dominate the emerging immersive aerial‑camera market.
Register: Risky Future AI Tools for MGAs ‘Demo Day’ on March 11
Insurance Journal’s Risky Future series is hosting a free "AI Tools for MGAs" Demo Day on March 11, 2026. The online event will feature 15‑20 minute product demonstrations from Guidewire, Dyad, Joshu and Vertafore, highlighting AI‑driven workflow automation, underwriting, policy...
UK Publishing Body Unveils First AI Licensing Initiative
Publishers’ Licensing Services (PLS) has introduced a sector‑led collective licensing scheme that lets AI companies legally access copyrighted works in exchange for licence fees. The first phase invites publishers to opt‑in, creating a structured market for AI training data that...
Mortality Risk Similar with Tocilizumab, Rituximab in RA-ILD
An emulated target trial using the TriNetX database compared tocilizumab and rituximab in 1,194 rheumatoid arthritis‑associated interstitial lung disease (RA‑ILD) patients each over a five‑year follow‑up. The analysis found no statistically significant difference in all‑cause mortality (15.9% vs 17.7%) or...
Telesat Expands Canadian Landing Station Footprint for Lightspeed
Telesat announced new Canadian landing‑station sites in Estevan and Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, and Papineauville, Quebec, expanding its ground footprint ahead of Lightspeed pathfinder launches in December. The company aims to operate 24 landing stations worldwide by the start of global services...
Capricor Shares Rise as FDA Sets August Decision Date for Rejected Duchenne Therapy
Capricor Therapeutics announced that the FDA has scheduled an August 22 decision on its investigational Duchenne muscular dystrophy cell therapy, deramiocel, after lifting a prior complete response letter. The biotech resubmitted an enhanced package that includes robust Phase III HOPE‑3 data showing...
New Partnership to Offer Smart Robots for Dangerous Environments
ADLINK Technology and Under Control Robotics have entered a strategic alliance to develop general‑purpose, bipedal robots for hazardous industrial environments. The collaboration merges ADLINK’s DLAP edge AI platform, built on NVIDIA Jetson Thor, with Noble Machines’ autonomy and whole‑body control software,...
YES Selects Synamedia Iris for Advanced Advertising Rollout
Israeli pay‑TV operator YES, part of the Bezeq Group, has chosen Synamedia Iris to power advanced advertising across its linear TV and streaming services. The Iris platform will enable addressable, server‑side ad insertion that unifies delivery on set‑top boxes and...
Bosch Unveils New Fuel Cell Power Module FCPM C100 for Buses
Bosch introduced the Fuel Cell Power Module C100 at Berlin’s Mobility Move fair, a 100 kW hydrogen system built for roof‑mounted installation on 12‑ to 18‑meter city buses. The low‑profile, 40 cm tall module complements Bosch’s existing truck‑focused FCPM line and includes...
ARTHEx Biotech’s ATX-01 Secures the US FDA Fast Track Designation for Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
ARTHEx Biotech announced that its RNA‑based drug ATX‑01 has received U.S. FDA Fast Track designation for treating Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1). The therapy works by inhibiting miR‑23b, thereby increasing free MBNL protein, correcting splicing errors and reducing toxic DMPK mRNA...
TAM Sports Expands Ad Monitoring Across Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
TAM Sports, the sports intelligence arm of TAM Media Research, has expanded its monitoring suite to track advertising on linear live broadcast as well as live streaming via Connected TV and mobile devices. The move broadens its cross‑platform analytics, which...
The Industrial eSIM Revolution: A Conversation with Pelion’s Alan Tait
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Pelion CTO Alan Tait outlined the shift toward an eSIM‑first architecture for industrial IoT, highlighting the transition from legacy SGP.02 to the emerging SGP.32 standard. He emphasized that the new specifications simplify global provisioning for diverse...
Storage Vendor Offers a Real Guarantee — but Check Out Those Fine-Print Exceptions
Scality announced a $100,000 cyber guarantee for its Artesca storage line, promising payment if an external attack destroys or encrypts data. The company markets the guarantee as simple and accessible, but the fine‑print limits coverage to external incidents, requires a...
UK Health Authorities Join Forces to Champion Foreign Infectious Disease Trials
UK health agencies and the Wellcome charity have launched a joint initiative to fund high‑quality infectious‑disease clinical trials in Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. The program, co‑led by the NIHR, the Foreign Commonwealth Development Office and Wellcome, will prioritize...
7 Proven Ways Digital Guest Directories Can Transform the Way Guests Interact with Hotel Amenities and Services
Digital guest directories are evolving from static print guides into interactive platforms that shape the modern hotel guest journey. By delivering real‑time content, integrated booking links, and QR‑code access, they enable instant upselling of rooms, amenities, and local experiences. The...
Commission Approves €260 Million Belgian State Aid for Carbon Capture and Storage Project
The European Commission has cleared a €260 million Belgian state‑aid scheme for Air Liquide Large Industry NV and BASF Antwerpen NV to develop the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Antwerp. The initiative will capture CO₂ from hydrogen, ammonia...
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro Review: This $900 Litter Box May Be Almost Too High-Tech for Me
Whisker’s new Litter‑Robot 5 Pro, priced at $899, adds a dual‑camera system, LCD screen, larger waste drawer and the Waste ID feature that separates urine from feces using AI and weight sensors. The AI camera can recognize individual cats and record usage, but...
Validic Announces Integration with Salesforce Health Cloud to Advance Connected Care and Value-Based Engagement
Validic unveiled a new integration with Salesforce Health Cloud at HIMSS, linking remote patient monitoring and wearable data to the platform's 360-degree patient view. The partnership delivers HIPAA‑compliant, real‑time device data alongside EHR information, enabling health systems, payers, and life‑science...
How To Build A ‘Feed-Only’ Performance Max Campaign
Google’s Performance Max continues to blend Search, YouTube, Display and Shopping, but its AI‑driven asset engine can dilute bottom‑funnel ROI. In 2026 marketers discovered a “feed‑only” configuration that strips away all manually added assets, forcing the algorithm to rely solely...
RA Capital, Forbion and Canaan Appear to Back Harbour's CTLA-4 Partner Solstice
RA Capital, Forbion, and Canaan have collectively invested in Solstice Therapeutics, the CTLA-4 antibody partner of Harbour Therapeutics. The funding round, reportedly a multi‑million dollar Series B, will support Solstice's pre‑clinical and early clinical programs. By backing Solstice, the investors...
An Inside Look at a VC Firm’s AI Patent Journey
Venture capital firm Decasonic partnered with Norton Rose Fulbright to secure patent protection for its agentic AI platform. Lead attorney John McBride guided the firm through the filing process, emphasizing the strategic importance of intellectual property in emerging AI technologies....
'Ello, Ello' - How One US Communications Services Firm Is Connecting to an AI-Enabled Future for Mid-West Communities
ALLO Communications, a Midwest‑focused fiber CSP, has embraced Calix’s AI‑native platform, Calix One, to modernize its network and service portfolio. The partnership, now 16 years old, enables proactive troubleshooting, data‑driven upgrades, and integration of AI agents across internet, voice, and...
When Agents Meet Contact Centers - Two Salesforce Agentforce Early Adopters Communicate the Benefits They're Seeing
Salesforce launched Agentforce Contact Center, a unified platform that blends voice, digital channels, CRM data, and generative AI. Early adopters Compass Working Capital and Savant Systems report streamlined omni‑channel workflows and AI‑driven assistance. Compass estimates saving 30 minutes per client...
RBNZ Working with Industry to Improve Access to Basic Transaction Services
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) is finalising a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with banks, fintechs and public‑sector agencies to improve access to basic transaction accounts. The consultation attracted 50 submissions, with 98% of respondents urging action on financial exclusion....
Lead Management: AI Automation with Impact
Zapier analyzed 10,000 AI‑powered workflows and found nearly one‑third designed for lead management. These Zaps automate capture, enrichment, routing, and follow‑up, using AI to extract data from unstructured sources and score prospects. The broader study also highlighted AI use in...
Meta Rolls Out New Features for Scam Protection
Meta introduced AI-driven tools to identify brand and celebrity impersonators and flag deceptive links across its platforms. The company also added user alerts for suspicious friend requests on Facebook, device‑link warnings on WhatsApp, and suspect‑account warnings on Messenger. Additionally, Meta...
Publicis CEO: 'Competitors Living in a Dream' About AI Replacing People
Publicis marks its 100‑year anniversary as CEO Arthur Sadoun warned that rivals are “living in a dream” by assuming artificial intelligence can replace people. Sadoun argued that AI should be used to augment creative talent rather than eliminate jobs, criticizing...
Viagra Compound May Hold Promise for Treating Fatal Genetic Disease
Researchers have identified the erectile‑dysfunction drug sildenafil as a potential therapy for Leigh syndrome, a fatal mitochondrial disorder affecting roughly one in 40,000 births. In cell models, the compound corrected mitochondrial membrane potential and normalized gene expression, while treated mice...
Free-Standing 3D Na Ion Anode Material for Higher Energy Density
Researchers have developed a free‑standing sodium‑ion battery anode that combines bismuth nanoparticles, MoS₂ nanospheres, and a carbon nanofiber matrix with a thin carbon coating. The Bi@MoS₂@C composite delivers a reversible capacity of about 275 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.5 A g⁻¹ and retains 96 % of...
Early Data Show Benefits of GLP-1s in Breast Cancer
Early data presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium indicate that GLP‑1 receptor agonists, long used for diabetes and obesity, are linked to markedly lower breast cancer recurrence and mortality. Retrospective analyses of thousands of patients showed up to...
Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus Review: This Again
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus flagship phones, positioning them as modest refreshes rather than generational leaps. Both models feature new chipsets, larger batteries and faster wireless charging on the Plus, but lack standout hardware innovations such as magnetic...
The Rise of Teen Hackers ‘Makes for a Good Headline’, but Cyber Crime Activities Peak Later in Life
Orange Cyberdefense’s analysis of 418 public law‑enforcement cases from 2021 to mid‑2025 shows cyber‑crime activity peaks among adults aged 35‑44, who account for 37% of incidents. Combined, individuals aged 25‑44 represent 58% of all reported cases, while teenagers and young...
Landsec Reports Leasing Drive From AI and Tech Firms at MYO King’s Cross
Landsec reports that its premium flexible workspace MYO at King’s Cross has surpassed 60% occupancy within six months, driven primarily by AI and technology firms. More than ten tech companies, including Perplexity AI and PlanHat, have signed leases, and the...
Architects and Engineers Among Professions Most Automatable by AI According to Anthropic
Anthropic’s new labor‑market study finds that up to 70 % of architecture and engineering tasks could theoretically be completed twice as fast using large language models, yet real‑world AI exposure in those fields remains close to zero. The research contrasts "theoretical...
Sivers to Supply Lasers and Optical Amplifiers Worth $53–138m over Customer’s Product Life-Cycle
Sivers Semiconductors announced a multi‑year supply agreement to provide continuous‑wave DFB lasers and optical amplifiers to a strategic LiDAR customer, with a total revenue potential of $53‑138 million over the product life‑cycle. Production is slated to ramp in Q4 2026 for automotive...
Idorsia and Pharmalink Sign Agreement to Distribute Quviviq
Swiss biotech Idorsia has signed an exclusive agreement with UAE‑based Pharmalink Drug Store to distribute its insomnia drug Quviviq (daridorexant) across Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Under the deal Idorsia will receive an upfront payment, retain...
The Future of Agentic AI and Secure Connectivity: A Conversation with Aeris
At MWC Barcelona 2026, Aeris CPO Jon Connet outlined how the company is turning Agentic AI into a core part of its IoT platform, moving customers from static dashboards to adaptive, workflow‑driven interfaces. The firm announced a strategic integration with...
Enel Installs over 3,700 New Charging Points in Italy
Enel has completed installation of 3,730 new electric‑vehicle charging stations in Italy under the first National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) tender, covering five regions and 21 provinces. Each site provides two fast 90 kW chargers accessible through Enel’s app or...
IATA WCS: Lufthansa Cargo Becomes Launch Customer for Jettainer’s New IoT ULD Tracking Solution
Lufthansa Cargo has become the launch customer for Jettainer’s new Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) unit‑load device (ULD) tracking solution, with implementation already underway across its entire fleet. The system merges stationary and mobile readers to deliver continuous, real‑time visibility of ULD movements,...
NHS to Offer Fezolinetant for Menopause‑related Hot Flushes and Night‑sweats
NICE has issued final draft guidance recommending fezolinetant 45 mg once daily for moderate to severe menopause‑related vasomotor symptoms when hormone replacement therapy is unsuitable. The recommendation enables the drug to be supplied through the NHS, providing a new non‑hormonal option...
Canada Chooses Cogent for Social Audit
Canada’s Washington embassy has engaged Cogent Strategies to conduct a comprehensive social‑media audit of its 68 accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. The firm will map how U.S. officials, journalists, think tanks and other influencers consume information online, then...
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Zambia Tests AI-Powered Learning in Schools
Zambia’s Ministry of Technology and Science and local tech firm Obrizum Group have signed an MoU to pilot AI‑powered learning, initially in secondary schools and later in TEVET institutions. The project, launching next month, aims to personalize instruction, boost learning...
FCA Imposes Restrictions on Sendsii
UK's Financial Conduct Authority has placed stringent restrictions on Sendsii Ltd, prohibiting the firm from engaging in any regulated activity. The action follows a First Supervisory Notice issued after HM Revenue and Customs suspended the company's registration on October 9,...
The Invisible Interview: How AI Is Reshaping Employer Brand
Generative AI now answers candidates’ first questions about a company, often before they view a careers page or read reviews. Over half of recent hires used AI tools during their job search, and AI draws its narratives from owned sites,...
Cyber-Attacks on UK Firms Increase at Four Times Global Rate
Check Point’s February 2026 report shows UK organisations faced a 36% year‑on‑year rise in cyber‑attacks, far outpacing the 9.8% global increase. Despite the surge, UK firms averaged 1,504 attacks per week, still below the global mean of 2,086. Education, energy,...
Child Rapist Could Have Profiled Victims Through Unaudited Access to NHS Databases
A former NHS analyst and convicted child rapist, Paul Lipscombe, is alleged to have used unaudited SQL queries to extract personal details of his victims from hospital databases. The whistleblower highlighted that while patient administration systems are logged, analysts can...
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Review: Retro Video Fun
Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Evo Cinema blends a 1960s cine aesthetic with modern instant‑photo and short‑video functionality. The camera features a 5‑MP sensor, 15‑second video clips, and a Decades dial that applies era‑specific visual effects from the 1930s to the 2020s....
Retail Media at a Turning Point: Growth, Agents, and the New Rules of 2026
The Retail Media Podcast’s final episode, recorded at NRF 2026, highlights three pivotal shifts that defined 2025: marketplace sellers emerging as the primary growth engine, AI becoming the operating system for retail media, and product catalogs transforming into strategic discovery...
Netcracker CTO: Achieving High Value with AI Is Telecom’s Next Inflection Point
At MWC26 Netcracker CTO Bob Titus warned that AI marks a critical inflection point for telecoms, promising new revenue, cost reductions, and superior customer experiences. He emphasized that operators must upgrade talent, build robust, governable AI architectures, and prioritize high‑value...
Charing Infrastructure Expands in Pennsylvania with NEVI
Pennsylvania is rolling out 12 electric‑vehicle charging projects along its major roadways, backed by $54 million already committed through the federal NEVI program. To date the state has installed 30 public chargers—the highest NEVI‑funded count in the nation—and has 53 more...