Technology News and Headlines
Market Intelligence for Professionals
Technology Pulse
EMAIL DIGESTS
Daily
Every morning
Weekly
Tuesday recap
EMAIL DIGESTS
Daily
Every morning
Weekly
Tuesday recap
The White House postponed the rollout of TrumpRx, the federal direct‑to‑consumer drug marketplace. Officials cite potential violations of the federal anti‑kickback statute as a key factor, prompting HHS to issue a guidance bulletin outlining required safeguards. Major manufacturers including Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Sanofi have signed on, offering discounts ranging from 50% to over 90%. Analysts warn the platform may only lower costs for uninsured or high‑deductible patients, while many insured consumers already enjoy low out‑of‑pocket expenses.
Thoropass introduced Smart Sort AI, an AI‑driven feature inside its Audit Lifecycle Platform that automatically organizes exported data from any GRC system into audit‑ready evidence. The tool requires no integration, analyzing files, mapping them to the correct controls, and inserting...
The European Medicines Agency has opened a review into the data integrity of the pivotal ADVOCATE trial that underpinned the EU approval of Amgen’s oral complement C5 inhibitor Tavneos. The regulator’s concerns focus on how the study data were handled...
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science examined how perchlorate, a toxic chemical in Martian regolith, influences biocementation by a robust native strain of Sporosarcina pasteurii. While perchlorate slows bacterial growth, it triggers extracellular matrix formation that creates microbridges, resulting...
The episode examines the rapid rise of consumer generative AI (GenAI), noting that three years after ChatGPT’s launch, 38 % of U.S. consumers have used GenAI and usage is set to outpace smartphone adoption due to low barriers and integration into...
Birks Group reported an 11.8% increase in net sales for its FY2026 holiday period, ending Dec. 27, 2025. The growth was driven by recent European Boutique store acquisitions and stronger sales of branded jewelry and timepieces across both physical locations and e‑commerce...
FICO announced a global partnership with Tech Mahindra to create a dedicated Centre of Excellence for the FICO Platform. The CoE will deliver consulting, implementation and managed services that embed AI‑driven decisioning into core banking systems. By combining FICO’s analytics...
AXA Hong Kong and Macau has launched Quest, an AI‑driven platform designed to support its financial consultants. The tool leverages generative AI to deliver clearer, more consistent, insight‑led advice on insurance and wealth products. By integrating real‑time policy data, Quest...
Universal Robots' Mark Gray discussed the company's lightweight collaborative robot arms on Robot Talk Episode 142. The cobots, weighing under 20 kg, are designed for safe, direct interaction with human workers and have been deployed in leading UK research centers such...
Stacker, the earned‑media distribution platform, has announced a strategic partnership with AI analytics firm Scrunch to embed AI search visibility and citation reporting directly into its product. The integration merges Scrunch’s data on prompt responses, brand mentions and citations with...
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched IDVerse for Insurance, an AI‑powered document authentication and identity verification platform targeting U.S. personal lines insurers. The solution uses biometric face matching, liveness checks, and proprietary neural‑network models to verify IDs and digital identities within seconds...
Market My Website announced early access to an AI‑powered analytics assistant aimed at founders and solo operators. The tool links directly to Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console, delivering a concise weekly report that highlights traffic shifts, conversion issues,...
Euronext has rolled out Admincontrol’s governance and secure collaboration SaaS suite across France, following its May 2025 acquisition of the platform. The offering, part of the Euronext Corporate Solutions portfolio, targets listed and private companies seeking stronger board oversight, data sovereignty,...
Researchers in Ethiopia identified several sorghum genotypes that exhibit strong resistance to anthracnose, a fungal disease that can devastate yields. Field trials across major growing regions showed up to 20% higher grain production compared with susceptible varieties under disease pressure....
FinTech Futures highlighted five major developments this week: Australian digital bank in1bank will cease operations and return deposits by 4 February 2026; Saxo Bank received a DKK 313 million (≈$50 m) fine from the Danish regulator for AML compliance gaps; digital‑asset firm BitGo completed...
Researchers have detailed how Pinus nigra (black pine) resists infection by the fungal pathogen Diplodia sapinea, which causes tip blight and significant timber loss. The study highlights rapid resin exudation, elevated phenolic production, and a coordinated transcriptional shift toward defense...
Global humanoid‑robot installations reached an estimated 16,000 units in 2025, marking a shift from prototype pilots to early commercial rollouts. China drove more than 80% of these deployments, with AgiBot, Unitree, UBTech, Leju and Tesla comprising roughly 73% of the...
Dürr is installing its Paint Shop of the Future at CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first home‑grown electric‑vehicle brand. The modular system uses flexible EcoProBooth boxes, AGVs and next‑generation ovens that cut energy use and CO₂ emissions. Integrated DXQ digital solutions provide real‑time monitoring, predictive analytics...
Sanofi announced it has deprioritized its SP0237 mRNA‑based seasonal flu vaccine, removing the candidate from near‑term launch plans. The hexavalent shot was in a Phase I/II safety and immunogenicity trial for adults over 50, which remains active but is not recruiting...
The FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research granted NanoMosaic an Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) designation for its Nanoneedle platform, which multiplexes vector genome and capsid titer testing in AAV gene‑therapy production. The designation confirms the technology’s ability to streamline...
London has introduced sweeping capital‑markets reforms that replace EU‑era prospectus rules with a new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime. The changes aim to simplify listings, cut disclosure costs and speed deal timelines after a historic IPO drought –...
IDDI, a global clinical data science partner, launched a refreshed brand to mark its 35‑year anniversary, debuting publicly at the SCOPE Summit on February 2, 2026. The new identity underscores a patient‑centric approach, biostatistical rigor, and regulatory insight while highlighting...
Safety National, a Tokio Marine specialty insurer, replaced its sprawling Excel‑based FP&A process with Planful’s cloud platform in early 2024. The new system, featuring the Spotlight add‑on, delivers real‑time data to Excel, PowerPoint and Word while maintaining a single source...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a November 14 deadline to rule on Summit Therapeutics’ bispecific antibody ivonescimab, which targets PD‑1 and VEGF in EGFR‑mutant non‑small cell lung cancer. Summit’s Phase III HARMONi trial demonstrated a roughly 50% improvement in...
Iranian state‑sponsored group APT42 deployed a new PowerShell‑based backdoor named TAMECAT, targeting Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome to harvest saved login credentials. The malware is delivered via a VBScript downloader that checks for antivirus products before fetching an AES‑encrypted loader...
The Association for Advancing Automation released Part 3 of the ANSI/A3 R15.06‑2025 robot safety standard, completing a three‑part framework for U.S. industrial robots. Unlike Parts 1 and 2, which mirror ISO 10218 hardware and application requirements, Part 3 concentrates on safe operation of robot cells, guiding...
TrueFoundry introduced TrueFailover, a resilience engine that automatically routes AI workloads around model, region, or provider outages. The add‑on sits atop the TrueFoundry AI Gateway, leveraging multi‑model, multi‑region, and degradation‑aware routing to keep applications responsive. It includes built‑in health checks,...
Andesite announced it has earned Cloud Security Alliance AI-STAR Level 2 certification, becoming only the third organization globally to achieve the credential. The AI-STAR assessment validates Andesite’s AI security, risk management and governance practices across its Human‑AI SOC platform. The...
Google is piloting a new feature that places third‑party endorsement content directly within Search ad descriptions. The format will display the endorsing site’s name, logo, and a brief testimonial beneath the ad copy. This test aims to leverage external credibility...
AI programming and no‑code platforms promise rapid prototyping, but they mask the deeper challenges of software development. While beginners can build simple apps quickly, reliance on these tools delays mastery of core coding concepts and problem‑solving skills. As developers gain...
Google has published official help documentation for its Preferred Sources feature, which lets users designate trusted news sites in Google Search. The feature, rolled out globally after earlier releases in the US, India, and a beta phase, influences Top Stories...
AI‑generated animal videos depicting rescues and emotional encounters are amassing millions of views on social platforms. Scientists warn that these fabricated clips mislead audiences, encouraging risky wildlife tourism and reinforcing harmful narratives of humans as saviours. Research from the University...
The article outlines seven hidden cost multipliers that shape AI‑fintech app budgets, from the AI's decision‑making authority to post‑launch operational expenses. It highlights that costs are driven more by risk and regulatory complexity than by simple feature counts. Data acquisition...
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh will be his nominee for the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell whose term expires in May 2026. Warsh, who served on the Fed board from...
New Amex Global Business Travel data shows US small‑and‑medium enterprises are outpacing UK peers in AI adoption, with 36% of US SMEs forming dedicated AI teams versus 25% in the UK. Both markets consider AI critical, as 78% expect it...
AgomAb Therapeutics, SpyGlass Pharma, and Veradermics have filed Nasdaq IPO pricing, each seeking $150‑200 million. AgomAb plans to sell 2.5 million shares at $15‑$17, targeting a post‑money valuation near $875 million. SpyGlass will issue 9.4 million shares at the same price range, aiming for...
Google Ads click volume can tumble for several reasons, most commonly a dip in Quality Score, reduced impression share, disruptive ad changes, or aggressive competitor bidding. Benchmarks show average CTRs ranging from 1.4 % on Shopify sites to 6.66 % across all...
Janux Therapeutics announced the appointment of William Go, M.D., Ph.D., as its new chief medical officer, replacing Zachariah McIver. The hire follows a recently disclosed partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb that provides a $50 million upfront payment for Janux’s T‑cell engager...
The European Commission’s proposed EU Space Act, unveiled on June 25, 2025, seeks to embed safety, resilience and sustainability requirements across all space services operating in Europe. It mandates debris tracking, cybersecurity standards and environmental impact reductions for both EU...
The FDA has undergone an unprecedented wave of politicization in the past year, marked by mass staff departures, early retirements, and a surge of political appointees across senior roles. This shift has altered advisory committees, review processes, and introduced the...
Sengarmi.sn is reshaping Dakar’s 2026 fitness surge by pairing pharmaceutical‑grade sports supplements with dermatologist‑approved tropical skincare. The platform offers creatine, whey isolate, high‑calorie gainers, BCAAs and Omega‑3s, plus local‑flavored bundles, while also stocking SPF‑50+ serums and moisturizers designed for high...
HarfangLab uncovered the RedKitten campaign, an AI‑assisted operation delivering the SloppyMIO malware to Iranian human‑rights activists and NGOs. The attack uses shock‑value Excel files masquerading as forensic records to lure victims into enabling macros. Once activated, SloppyMIO pulls additional payloads...
Microsoft has postponed the migration of Microsoft Sentinel from the Azure portal to the Microsoft Defender portal, setting a new sunset date of March 31 2027—about nine months later than originally planned. The shift responds to extensive customer and partner feedback requesting...
FineVoice unveiled its 3.0 platform, a major upgrade to its AI voice generation service. The new version delivers richer, more expressive voices with emotional nuance and lets users fine‑tune tone, pacing, and delivery. It also bundles voice synthesis, sound‑effects, and...
Canadian real‑estate insurers are confronting a surge in climate‑driven losses, with 2025 insured damages topping $8 billion—nearly three times the 2024 total. Traditional actuarial models are giving way to AI, machine‑learning and digital‑twin platforms that ingest satellite, sensor and weather data...
Three German software firms—STACKIT, Adesso, and Empiriecom—have launched the German Digital Commerce Operation Model, an end‑to‑end ecommerce solution that keeps all data and processes within Europe. The platform stores information in Germany and Austria, complying with GDPR and offering zero‑access...
Banking Technology Magazine has released its February 2026 issue, featuring the cover story “From Chrysalis to Butterfly,” which frames the fintech evolution as a metamorphosis. The issue offers a 2025 fintech trends recap, a forward‑looking feature on page 12, and Dharm Mistry’s...
Mos Health, a Polish‑American startup, announced a $1.1 million pre‑seed round co‑led by SMOK Ventures and Movens Capital. The company’s AI‑driven platform combines data from sleep, nutrition, labs and wearables to generate personalized health protocols, complemented by a proprietary supplement line....
Mark Walker, CEO of Nue, explains how AI is compressing SaaS product cycles, forcing companies to rethink pricing and monetisation strategies. He highlights that AI‑native firms like OpenAI, Anthropic and Jasper are adopting faster iteration, usage‑based pricing and committed‑spend contracts....
Zapier’s 2026 report shows AI moving from experimental projects to a core, "must‑maintain" infrastructure for enterprises. A quarter of leaders expect full‑scale AI orchestration this year, while 43% anticipate autonomous, agentic AI across functions. The study finds 71% of executives...
