Belden Unveils World's First 5G Industrial Switch Powered by Qualcomm at Hannover Messe
Belden Inc. unveiled the BRS‑5G, the world’s first industrial switch that runs native 5G, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X72 modem. The concept will be demonstrated at Hannover Messe from April 20‑24, 2026, showcasing a live conveyor‑belt system that communicates over a private 5G network. The switch promises deterministic, ultra‑reliable wireless Ethernet, eliminating the need for new cabling while supporting all major industrial protocols. By marrying Belden’s Bobcat Rail Switch heritage with 5G, the solution aims to simplify factory expansion and accelerate advanced automation.
Cambridgeshire 300-Home Development Powered by Solar and Batteries Progresses
Octopus Energy and Prosperity Group have signed a deal to build a 300‑home development in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire that will be powered entirely by solar generation and battery storage, making it the world’s largest Zero Bills site. The homes will be...
Accountants’ Role in an AI World Is Pivotal
The article argues that accountants must become the architects of AI governance as the technology reshapes finance functions. It highlights three critical areas: the patchwork of employee attitudes toward AI, the way AI magnifies existing biases, and the need for...
Hong Kong Budget Targets Construction Innovation, Heritage Conservation and Climate Resilience
Hong Kong's Development Bureau announced the 2026‑27 works portfolio, allocating HK$24.47 billion (≈US$3.1 billion) to construction innovation, heritage conservation and climate‑resilience projects. The budget adds HK$1 billion (≈US$128 million) to the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund, bringing total tech support to HK$1.4 billion (≈US$179 million) for...
Canva Leans Into AI to Defend Its $42 Billion Empire
Canva unveiled AI 2.0, a suite of generative tools that let its 265 million monthly users create designs by describing them in plain language. The upgrade replaces template‑first workflows with an AI agent that can build and iterate complex projects, such as...
Roku’s Platform Crosses 100 Million Users, Fueling Ad Business
Roku Inc. announced its streaming platform now serves more than 100 million U.S. households, cementing its position as a leading TV‑connected ecosystem. The company says its devices are installed in over half of all broadband homes, and user growth continues in...
This Simulation Startup Wants to Be the Cursor for Physical AI
Antioch, a New York‑based simulation startup, raised an $8.5 million seed round that values the company at $60 million. The funding, led by A* and Category Ventures, backs a platform that builds high‑fidelity digital twins of robots with realistic sensor feeds. By...
Heavy Industry Could Cut Energy Use by 45% by 2050
A new report from the Energy Transitions Commission and Mission Possible Partnership finds that heavy‑industry sectors could cut energy use by 25‑45% by 2050 through improved energy productivity. Energy accounts for 30‑50% of costs in these sectors, so efficiency gains...
Aligos Therapeutics Licenses Pevifoscorvir Sodium to Xiamen Amoytop Biotech for Greater China
Aligos Therapeutics signed an exclusive license with Xiamen Amoytop Biotech to develop and commercialize its hepatitis B candidate pevifoscorvir sodium in Greater China. The agreement provides Aligos with a $25 million upfront payment and up to $420 million in milestone fees, plus...
The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fingers (2026)
Apple’s MagSafe ecosystem now supports a diverse range of phone grips, from classic PopSockets to multifunctional tools like the Aulumu G05. Reviewers tested each grip for durability, comfort, and magnetic strength, highlighting the PopSockets MagSafe Suck‑Up as the top overall...
New Lab-Grown Organoids Accurately Mimic Pediatric Brain Tumor Biology
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have created patient‑derived tumor organoids and organoid xenografts that faithfully recapitulate the genetic, epigenetic and cellular landscape of pediatric brain tumors. The 3D models, validated with DNA methylation, bulk and single‑cell RNA sequencing, and...
Kenya’s LOLC Microfinance Bank Directors Risk Prosecution in Data Enforcement Case
Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has recommended criminal prosecution of directors at LOLC Microfinance Bank after the lender ignored a formal request to justify publishing a former employee’s personal data. The regulator found the bank unlawfully processed...
Nigerian Founder Sells Dubai Business to Fund Keepaza, a Payment Identity Platform Built for How Nigerians Actually Transact
Nigerian fintech founder Akindele Liasu sold a portion of his Dubai‑based business to inject founder capital into Keepaza, a payment‑identity platform that assigns each user a single verified username linking bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. Keepaza enables Nigerians to share...
Russian Shahed Drones Begin Falling Apart in the Air as Quality Worsens
Ukrainian forces have released video showing Russian Shahed‑type drones disintegrating in flight, with detached panels, bent wingtips and missing nose fairings. The footage points to systemic assembly failures at the Alabuga plant in Tatarstan, where unskilled migrant workers and low‑cost...
75% of Homebuyers Expect AI in Process but Still Want “Human in the Loop”
A Cotality study finds 75% of U.S. homebuyers assume AI is already embedded in the homebuying journey, yet 44% would pay extra for a human expert to verify AI outputs. AI‑driven workflows could shave one to three months off mortgage...
Identity Week Team to Launch Tech in Gov Europe in 2027
The Identity Week team announced that Tech in Gov Europe will debut in 2027, running alongside Identity Week Europe. The new conference will focus on government technology, digital transformation, and public‑sector innovation. By co‑locating the events, organizers aim to provide...
Centrica Tackles Difficult Terrain to Deliver Sustainable Solar Solution for Derbyshire Manufacturer
Centrica Business Solutions has completed a custom‑engineered solar farm for Derbyshire‑based Carpenter Ltd, installing 1,666 panels on a 14.6% sloped bank that was previously deemed unsuitable. The ground‑mount array will produce about 1,025 MWh of renewable electricity each year, cutting the...
Heat Pumps May Help Boost Residential Solar in France
France unveiled an electrification plan that seeks to install one million heat pumps per year by 2030, backed by €200 million in public funding. Subsidies of €12,000‑€14,000 aim to deliver a three‑year return on investment for units costing €10,000‑€15,000. The rollout...
Prepaid Leases Provide Pathway to Home-Owned Solar Projects
The residential solar market is reverting to third‑party ownership (TPO) after the 25D residential tax credit expired, but prepaid leases are emerging as a bridge to home ownership. Prepaid leases let homeowners pay the lease amount up front and buy...
Data Shows AI Is Not Replacing European Workers yet, but the Clock Is Ticking
A new European Central Bank study of over 5,000 euro‑area firms finds AI is currently a net job creator, with AI‑intensive companies 4% more likely to hire and nearly 2% more likely to expand headcount. The hiring boost is concentrated...
Autonomous Boat Builder Charts Course to Success
Norsail, a Bristol start‑up, unveiled a 2.4‑metre autonomous boat that runs on a free‑rotating wing sail, solar panels and an electric motor, enabling continuous ocean‑data collection for up to six months. The vessel, funded by a £38,000 (about $48,000) TRIG...
Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shouldn’t Use One
Wired’s 2026 Smart Plug Guide outlines when smart plugs add value and when they fall short, highlighting the latest picks such as TP‑Link’s Matter‑certified mini pack, Cync’s outdoor‑rated model, and Ikea’s ultra‑cheap Grillplats plug. The guide explains that smart plugs...
Ukrainian Emergency Services and Hospitals Hit by Espionage Campaign Using New AgingFly Malware
Ukrainian hospitals, emergency services and municipal authorities have been hit by a coordinated espionage campaign using a new malware suite dubbed AgingFly. The attacks, attributed to the Russian‑linked APT28 group, began with phishing emails masquerading as humanitarian‑aid proposals and delivered...
Maine Legislature Passes Nation's First Data Center Moratorium
Maine’s legislature approved LD 307, the nation’s first state‑level moratorium on new data centers consuming 20 megawatts or more, effective until November 1, 2027. The bill creates a Data Center Coordination Council to evaluate grid reliability, environmental impact, and ratepayer protection while...
As the AI Era Strains Human Verification, Danish Startup Flare Bags €3.6 Million to Support Knowledge Validation
Copenhagen‑based Flare announced a €3.6 million (≈ $3.9 million) pre‑seed round to develop a trust infrastructure for knowledge validation as AI‑generated claims outpace human fact‑checking. The round was led by 20VC and included angels from Stack Overflow, GitHub, Reddit, Meta and other tech...
IOM Organises International Gathering to Discuss Digital ID for Migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted a conference in Turkey to explore digital identity solutions for migrants. Government officials, international bodies and private‑sector representatives discussed how biometric and mobile‑based IDs can grant legal recognition and streamline migration processes. The...
Behind the Mythos Hype, Glasswing Has Just One Confirmed CVE
Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, the gated access program behind its Mythos AI, has produced only one publicly attributed CVE (CVE‑2026‑4747) according to VulnCheck’s analysis. While Anthropic researchers are credited with 40 CVEs overall, the majority stem from external collaborations rather than...
Platnova Celebrates Third Anniversary with over 100,000 Users and a Bold Bet on Zero Fees
Platnova marks its third anniversary with more than 100,000 verified users spanning 50+ countries and 15 currencies. The Lagos‑based fintech has broadened its suite to include multi‑currency wallets, a high‑yield Vault savings product, debit cards and a USD account for...
How to Use AirTags for Travel—Plus, the Best AirTag Alternatives
Remote tracking devices like Apple’s AirTag have become popular tools for travelers seeking real‑time visibility of luggage and personal items. By placing an AirTag—or a comparable Bluetooth tracker—in checked bags, carry‑ons, passports, or even children’s shoes, users can receive early...
Splunk Enterprise Update Patches Code Execution Vulnerability
Splunk released emergency patches for several critical flaws across its Enterprise, Cloud Platform, and MCP Server products. The most severe issue, CVE‑2026‑20204, allowed low‑privileged users to upload malicious files and achieve remote code execution due to improper handling of temporary...
Stop-Loss Insurers Are Using New Tools to ‘Laser’ Out More Patients
Predictive claim‑modeling tools are enabling stop‑loss insurers to more precisely identify participants likely to incur $1 million‑plus medical expenses, a practice insiders call “lasering.” Executives say the rise in high‑cost claims and improved data access are prompting carriers to exclude or...
Increased Airspace Enhances Wisconsin National Guard Training
The Wisconsin Army National Guard conducted its first small‑UAS training in statewide Class G airspace at the Arcadia Armory on April 1, 2026, following a new FAA authorization. The approval expands permissible training sites from three to 24 locations, with eight more...
ABHI Partners with GCC Exchange to Enable Instant Wage Access and Seamless Remittances Across the UAE
ABHI, a digital payroll platform, has teamed up with GCC Exchange to launch instant wage access and real‑time remittance services across the United Arab Emirates. The integration leverages GCC Exchange’s API and blockchain‑based settlement to deliver salaries directly to employee...
Overstretched NIST to Limit CVE Enrichments
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced it will stop enriching every CVE entry in its National Vulnerability Database due to a surge in submissions. CVE submissions rose 263 % between 2020 and 2025, overwhelming NIST’s resources. Going...
China’s Satellite Boost Gives Iran a US Targeting Edge
Iran has reportedly acquired a Chinese‑built TEE‑01B low‑Earth‑orbit spy satellite and, with alleged Russian intelligence support, is using the high‑resolution imagery to monitor U.S. military installations across the Middle East. The satellite delivers sub‑meter panchromatic detail and a rapid 1.2‑hour...
Standard Bank Data Breach Fallout Deepens
Standard Bank confirmed that data stolen in a March cyber‑attack has now been posted online, exposing client names, identification numbers, contact details and limited credit‑card information. The breach, attributed to a hacker using the handle “ROOTBOY,” involved a three‑week intrusion...
Acciona Energía Signs Italy Industry Deals
Acciona Energía has entered bilateral agreements totaling 800 GWh of renewable electricity with Italy’s energy‑intensive firms, including steelmaker Acciaierie Venete. The contracts, under the government‑run Energy Release 2.0 scheme, lock in a fixed price of €65 per megawatt‑hour (about $71) for three...
LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms
LG’s Sound Suite combines the H7 soundbar, M7 surround speakers, and a wireless subwoofer into a modular home‑theater system priced from $1,000. The 12‑driver bar and up‑firing M7s deliver immersive Dolby Atmos sound that rivals Samsung’s HW‑Q990F and Sonos’s premium...
Solar Self-Generation Could Outperform PPAs in Brazil, Delivering up to 32.9% Savings
A new study by the Federal Universities of Ceará and São João del‑Rei shows that large industrial consumers in Brazil’s free‑contracting market can save up to 32.9% by financing, building and operating their own photovoltaic plants instead of signing long‑term power purchase...
Less Gas, More Sun and Wind. Europe Is Handling the New Energy Crisis Better than the Russian Invasion One
Europe has reduced its gas consumption by roughly 20% since 2020, with electricity generation and district heating seeing cuts of up to 30% as renewables replace fossil fuels. The shift is driven by higher wind and solar capacity, especially in...
Interna Therapeutics Collaborates with Daiichi Sankyo to Develop MNM-Based Targeted Delivery Technologies
Interna Therapeutics announced a research collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo’s Boston Research Institute to evaluate its MNM (Molecular Nanoparticle Matrix) technology as a delivery enhancer for targeted therapeutics. The partnership will integrate MNM molecules with Daiichi Sankyo’s targeting approaches, beginning with...
Molecular Lock Design Pushes Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency Past 26 Percent
Researchers at SUSTech and PolyU introduced a rigid‑backbone molecule that locks the interface of inverted perovskite solar cells, pushing power conversion efficiency to a record 26.54 % and retaining 90 % of output after 1,000 hours of stress testing. The same report highlighted...
Lilly's Obesity Pill Heads for Diabetes Filing After Heart Risk Trial
Eli Lilly’s newly approved obesity medication, marketed as Foun…, demonstrated a 16% lower incidence of major cardiovascular events compared with a standard insulin regimen in a recent trial. The data, presented by Lilly, suggest the drug not only aids weight loss...
Little Caesars Has Launched an App in ChatGPT to Help with Orders
Little Caesars has launched an app inside ChatGPT that lets customers place pizza orders through a conversational interface. The feature connects to the chain’s existing mobile‑app infrastructure, allowing users to customize orders, schedule pickup, and link their rewards program. It...
The Solar Support Gap: Why Do Pro-Solar Citizens Reject Local Projects?
University of Rhode Island researchers examined why voters who support solar energy opposed a utility‑scale solar project in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. An exit‑poll revealed that 28.9% of pro‑solar respondents voted against the 2019 referendum, creating an individual support gap....
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Signs Legislation Mandating 20.78GW of Energy Storage
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed HB 895 and SB 448, mandating 20.78 GW of energy‑storage capacity across the Commonwealth. Appalachian Power must deliver 780 MW of short‑duration and 520 MW of long‑duration storage by 2040‑2045, while Dominion Energy is tasked with 16 GW short‑duration and 3.48 GW...
Eurobites: Iliad's Digital Payments Unit Enters Italian Market
Iliad’s Stancer unit has launched in Italy, offering a home‑grown payments platform for small and midsized enterprises that supports both e‑commerce and tap‑to‑pay transactions. The service keeps all data in Iliad’s European data centres, guaranteeing GDPR compliance. At the same...
TCI Aircraft Interiors to Become New HBCplus Provider Following Collaboration with Airbus
Airbus and Turkish cabin specialist TCI Aircraft Interiors signed an MOU to add TCI as a Managed Service Provider for Airbus' HBCplus satellite connectivity platform. The agreement will initially deliver a proposal for Turkish Airlines' Airbus fleet, integrating TCI into...
Colombia Approves Guidelines for Integrating Energy Storage Into Electricity System
Colombia issued Decree 0393 to establish public‑policy guidelines for integrating energy‑storage systems (ESS) into both the National Interconnected System and isolated zones. The decree sets deployment criteria, market participation rules, and a remuneration framework, recognizing storage for frequency regulation, voltage...
Oxylabs Research: ChatGPT Co-Authored 42 Academic Papers, Accumulated 1,952 Citations
Oxylabs Research used its AI Studio platform to examine Google Scholar data from 2022‑2025, finding that ChatGPT was listed as a co‑author on 42 scholarly papers across twelve fields and six languages. Those papers have accumulated 1,952 citations, giving the...
