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StackAdapt’s 2026 State of Programmatic Advertising report shows marketers who consolidate tech and adopt AI outperform peers. Survey of 484 senior marketers and data from over 6,000 advertisers reveals top performers are four times more likely to unify platforms. While 75% expect budget growth, only leaders translate omnichannel ambitions into integrated, AI‑driven execution, closing the performance gap. The findings signal a pivotal shift toward unified, data‑rich programmatic strategies.
Eli Lilly’s oral GLP‑1 candidate orforglipron received a national‑priority voucher, accelerating its FDA review and threatening Novo Nordisk’s recent oral Wegovy launch. Disc Medicine’s repurposed schizophrenia drug bitopertin is on the brink of approval for the rare disease erythropoietic protoporphyria,...
Cloudfy has unveiled Enterprise v5, a next‑generation B2B eCommerce platform built on a modular, API‑first architecture. The solution offers pre‑built functional modules and a headless API layer for rapid integration with ERP, CMS and custom front‑ends. It introduces an open...
Universal Robots, Robotiq and Siemens unveiled a next‑generation palletizing solution at CES 2026, pairing the UR20 collaborative robot with Robotiq's PAL Ready cell and Siemens' new Digital Twin Composer software. The system demonstrates real‑time photorealistic digital‑twin visualization alongside live hardware, using...
Marketers are rapidly adopting AI, yet most have not re‑engineered workflows to capture its full value. At CES, Code and Theory unveiled The Machine, an agentic AI operating system that embeds automation and intelligence into existing marketing stacks instead of...
MagicLab made its first appearance at CES, unveiling three flagship robots: the full‑size humanoid Gen1, the high‑dynamic biped Z1, and the head‑tail coordinated quadruped MagicDog. Gen1 demonstrated multi‑unit collaboration in a home‑appliance plant, featuring 42 active degrees of freedom and...
At Photonics West in San Francisco, PI showcased its latest nanopositioning, automation and precision‑motion‑control technologies aimed at scaling high‑tech manufacturing by 2026. The company highlighted solutions for silicon‑photonic chip production, wafer testing, laser micro‑machining, high‑resolution 3D printing, satellite communications, super‑resolution microscopy...
The American Fintech Council (AFC) sent a joint letter to the FDIC, CFPB, FTC, OCC and the Federal Reserve asserting that banks and non‑banks must be regulated distinctly. The council emphasized that “banks are banks, and non‑banks are non‑banks” to...
DexRobot debuted its DexHand021 Pro at CES 2026, presenting a 22‑DOF, 50 N payload robotic hand with millisecond tactile feedback and edge‑AI compute. The system includes the DexCap exoskeleton, capturing 65 DOF motion at 1000 Hz for closed‑loop skill learning. Priced between $14,000 and $28,000,...
Hydrolix has launched Bot Insights, a real‑time platform that detects, classifies, and alerts on every bot, crawler, and AI agent accessing a website. The solution ingests massive bot traffic data in seconds, offering full‑fidelity analytics without sampling and supporting long‑term...
Security teams have long focused on blocking malicious bots, but legitimate bots now account for a sizable portion of web traffic, exceeding 50%. Search‑engine crawlers, AI scrapers, and emerging agentic AI interact with applications at scale, creating hidden security, performance,...
The United States’ Jan. 3 raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was accompanied by a sudden power and internet outage in Caracas, prompting speculation that U.S. Cyber Command and other agencies deployed offensive cyber capabilities. President Trump hinted at "a...
On January 7, 1610 Galileo Galilei turned his refined telescope toward Jupiter and recorded three luminous points that would soon be recognized as moons. Within a week he identified a fourth body, and by January 15 he concluded all four orbited the planet,...
The episode explores the promise and pitfalls of unattended retail, tracing its evolution from vending machines to modern cashierless concepts like Amazon Go and German smart stores. Guest Don Apgar highlights three core challenges—safety, security, and customer service—that have limited...
The article argues that space investment is shedding its niche status as the sector becomes essential infrastructure for broader economic activity. A potential SpaceX IPO, whether in 2026 or later, is highlighted as a catalyst that could shift capital toward...
Pro‑Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16) has been leveraging a volunteer‑distributed DDoS platform called DDoSia to launch coordinated attacks against government, media and institutional websites linked to Ukraine and Western interests. The tool, now modular and cross‑platform, enables participants with minimal technical...
Hackers have begun delivering phishing QR codes without images, rendering them as dense HTML tables of colored cells. This “imageless” approach evades traditional image‑analysis scanners that look for bitmap QR patterns. Recipients who scan the codes are directed to credential‑harvesting...
GSK and Ionis reported that their antisense oligonucleotide bepirovirsen achieved a functional cure in the Phase III B‑Well 1 and B‑Well 2 chronic hepatitis B trials. The drug met its primary efficacy endpoint and all ranked secondary endpoints, showing statistically significant cure rates without...
Researchers disclosed CVE‑2026‑21858, a CVSS 10.0 flaw in n8n that lets unauthenticated attackers hijack any instance via a Content‑Type confusion in webhook handling. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.65.0 and was patched in version 1.121.0 released November 18, 2025. It joins three...
Panelists at ADWEEK’s CES 2026 forum warned that ads embedded in large language model (LLM) responses will appear by 2027. They envision paid placements, commerce links, and conversational prompts replacing traditional banner and link ads. Auction‑style pricing is expected to carry...
Daisch, a leading IMU motion‑sensor maker, announced its participation in CES 2026, showcasing its latest full‑temperature‑range calibrated sensors. The company will exhibit at Booth #10248 in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility hall from Jan 6‑9, targeting autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots, and consumer...
United Semiconductors and Aegis Aerospace announced a joint effort to launch an in‑space manufacturing platform for semiconductor materials. The partnership will move United's ISS‑tested processes onto Aegis' Advanced Materials Manufacturing Platform, with a demonstration slated for the ISS by late...
SponsorBase has unveiled an operating system built specifically for professional content creators to run their sponsorship businesses. The all‑in‑one platform replaces spreadsheets and disparate tools with a drag‑and‑drop Kanban tracker, AI‑powered contract analysis, automated deliverable reminders, and real‑time earnings analytics....
Tech giants Google, SpaceX, and Blue Origin are racing to develop orbital AI data centers powered by solar‑panel‑equipped satellites. Prototypes are slated for testing by 2027, while experts warn that operational facilities are still years away due to power, radiation,...
Liferay announced that its AI Management System (AIMS) has earned ISO/IEC 42001 certification, positioning the firm among the first global companies to meet the emerging standard for responsible AI. The certification confirms that AIMS satisfies rigorous criteria for risk management,...
Aevi and Verifone announced a strategic partnership that unifies in‑person payment orchestration with Verifone’s global device portfolio. The joint solution offers a single, acquirer‑agnostic integration for all Verifone terminals across EMEA and North America. It provides multi‑acquire capabilities, local European...
Jazz Pharmaceuticals reported Phase III HERIZON‑GEA‑01 data showing its bispecific HER2 antibody Ziihera dramatically improves outcomes in first‑line HER2‑positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. In a trial of more than 900 patients, Ziihera combined with chemotherapy cut the risk of progression or death by...
DeFi’s biggest hurdle—liquidity fragmentation across Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and other chains—is prompting the rise of cross‑chain liquidity solutions. These systems coordinate pools via messaging, smart contracts, and relayers, allowing traders to access deep, unified liquidity without moving assets through risky...
NASA awarded three‑year, fixed‑price contracts to seven companies to study critical technologies for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), a flagship space telescope slated for a 2040s launch. The studies cover mirror coatings, micro‑thruster propulsion, and on‑orbit servicing, while evaluating six‑meter...
Deep optical imaging by Serbian and Russian astronomers has revealed that the neutral hydrogen cloud FAST J0139+4328 is actually a low‑surface‑brightness dwarf galaxy. Using the 1.4 m Milanković and 0.6 m Nedeljković telescopes, the team detected a faint stellar counterpart offset by...
Veeam announced security updates for its Backup & Replication suite, addressing a critical remote code execution flaw (CVE‑2025‑59470) that impacts version 13.0.1.180 and earlier builds. The patch, delivered in version 13.0.1.1071 on January 6, also resolves two additional high‑ and medium‑severity...
Pfizer has signed a multi‑year agreement with Cartography Biosciences to discover novel tumor‑selective antigens. The deal provides up to $65 million in upfront and near‑term milestones, with potential total payments exceeding $800 million if all options are exercised. Cartography will employ its...
Oshkosh Corp. announced the acquisition of the core technology behind Canvas Construction’s 1200CX drywall‑finishing robot, bolstering its intelligent‑construction portfolio. Canvas, founded in 2017, claims the 1200CX reduces finishing time from five days to two and captures 99% of dust. The...
NASA’s Perseverance rover has obtained its most detailed view yet of an aeolian megaripple, dubbed “Hazyview,” in the Honeyguide field near Jezero Crater. The 2‑meter‑tall sand structure appears largely inactive, with a salty dust crust that preserves ancient wind and...
Cybersecurity firms raised nearly $14 billion in 2025 across 392 funding rounds, marking a 47% increase over 2024 and the strongest year since the 2021 $20 billion peak. While seed and Series A deals comprised two‑thirds of the rounds, late‑stage financings delivered half...
EngineAI Robotics Technology unveiled two embodied intelligence platforms at CES 2026: the lightweight PM01 general‑purpose agent and the full‑scale T800 humanoid robot. The PM01 is positioned for near‑term deployment in transportation, retail guidance, and inspection tasks, while the T800 showcases...
JGGL AI’s creative token launched on MEXC on Dec 25, 2025, with a fixed 1 billion supply. The listing saw a 24‑hour high of $1.1456 and closed near $0.95 on $3.94 M volume. JGGL’s platform uses four integrated neural models to turn short voice...
SkyFi announced the integration of Vantor’s very‑high‑resolution satellite imagery into its marketplace, expanding its virtual constellation of partner‑operated sensors. The new "Vantor Hub" lets commercial and government users order on‑demand imagery through SkyFi’s self‑service portal. By aggregating dozens of spacecraft...
Yonalink and Japan’s PSP announced a strategic partnership to automate the transfer of electronic health record (EHR) data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems for clinical trials. PSP will contribute its cloud‑based PACS platform that serves over 68 million patients, while...
Banking activity surged in 2025, with M&A announcements jumping 45% to 181 deals, driven by regional players seeking scale. Regulatory agencies shifted tone, reopening de novo charter doors and sparking interest in industrial‑loan‑company structures. AI investments accelerated, with banks like JPMorgan...
A Flinders University team demonstrated that drones equipped with infrared thermal cameras can accurately measure surface temperature and respiration rates of bottlenose dolphins. Analyzing more than 40,000 thermal images, researchers found optimal accuracy at 10‑15 m altitude directly overhead. The method...
Hexagon Robotics announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to accelerate the development of production‑ready humanoid robots for data‑driven manufacturing. The collaboration merges Hexagon’s sensor‑fusion and spatial‑intelligence expertise with Microsoft Azure’s cloud, edge, and real‑time analytics services. Initial deployments will focus...
Modern accounting tools are essential for early‑stage startups, automating bookkeeping, invoicing, and reporting to free founders for growth. Key features include automatic bank reconciliation, real‑time financial dashboards, and multi‑platform integrations that streamline data flow. Robust security, intuitive interfaces, and dedicated...
Texas‑based Gulshan Management Services, which operates over 150 Handi Plus and Handi Stop gas stations, disclosed a massive data breach affecting more than 377,000 individuals. Attackers infiltrated an external system between September 17 and September 27, 2025, and the breach was only detected on September 27....
In 2025, IT leaders rushed to embed generative AI, yet only 15% saw earnings uplift, prompting a strategic reset for 2026. Executives now pledge to balance AI deployment with human intelligence, tightening technical debt and refining human‑AI operating models. Resolutions...
Articul8, an Intel spin‑out, has secured more than half of its planned $70 million Series B at a $500 million pre‑money valuation, marking a five‑fold increase from its $100 million Series A. The company now reports over $90 million in total contract value from 29 enterprise...
Elo is a new data‑expression language that compiles to JavaScript, Ruby, and SQL while preserving identical semantics. It targets no‑code and low‑code tools, letting non‑technical users manipulate data safely through a pure‑data model and built‑in schema validation. Features include first‑class...
Modulr, a UK‑based modern payment platform, announced its launch in the United States, partnering with global fintech giant FIS. The collaboration will embed Modulr’s API‑driven payment infrastructure into FIS’s extensive banking network. This move gives US enterprises instant access to...
Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team reports a sharp rise in phishing campaigns that exploit complex email routing and misconfigured MX, DMARC, and SPF settings. Attackers use these gaps to make malicious messages appear as internal communications, often leveraging phishing‑as‑a‑service platforms such...
