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French defense tech company Harmattan AI is rising almost as fast as the supersonic planes of its new backer. Founded in 2024, the company is now valued at $1.4 billion after raising a $200 million Series B round led by Dassault Aviation, which is best known for making the Rafale fighter jet. Harmattan AI, which builds autonomy and mission-system software for defense aircraft, had already received strong validation signals from the French and British ministries of defense in its less than two years of existence. But this funding and the accompanying partnership will give new wings to a company that…

A blood test may detect Crohn’s disease years before it strikes—changing how the condition is predicted and prevented. Researchers at Sinai Health have identified a blood test that can signal the risk of Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin. The discovery raises the possibility of earlier diagnosis and, eventually, prevention for a condition that is […]Health,Biomarkers,Gastroenterology,Microbiome#Crohns #Disease #Detectable #Years #Symptoms1768227250

My old setup was running a fairly massive 360-mm AIO CPU cooler, which might be overkill, but it did raise an interesting predicament when moving into the X50. Ideally, the radiator would be mounted at the top of the case, so the pump in the CPU block is always filled with liquid, but with the PSU at the top, that’s not an option.Thankfully, both the front and motherboard sides of the case support up to three fans each, with room for massive radiators. There are enough options that I actually spent quite a bit of time agonizing over how I…

Retailers are starting to confront a problem that sits behind much of the hype around AI shopping: as customers turn to chatbots and automated assistants to decide what to buy, retailers risk losing control over how their products are shown, sold, and bundled.That concern is pushing some large chains to build or support their own AI-powered shopping tools, rather than relying only on third-party platforms. The goal is not to chase novelty, but to stay close to customers as buying decisions shift toward automation.Several retailers, including Lowe’s, Kroger, and Papa Johns, are experimenting with AI agents that can help shoppers…

If I were buying a camera today, this is the body I would get, travel or otherwise. The A7C R is one of the smallest full-frame, interchangeable-lens cameras on the market. This is why it’s our top pick for travelers in our guide to the Best Mirrorless Cameras. The 61-MP sensor offers amazing detail and very good dynamic range (14.7 EV). The super fast autofocus system is among the best you’ll find in mirrorless camera, and there’s great subject tracking as well, making it perfect for shooting fast-moving scenes on the go.While Sony’s R series cameras are mainly for high…

Shopify is enhancing core enterprise commerce workflows with agentic AI, automating operations while expanding sales channels.The adoption of generative AI in commerce has largely centred on customer support chatbots and basic content generation. Shopify’s Winter ‘26 Edition, titled Renaissance, pushes this technology toward agentic commerce where AI systems actively manage workflows, configure infrastructure, and distribute products into third-party ecosystems.Modernising commerce with the agentic AI storefrontThe most distinct architectural adjustment is the introduction of ‘Agentic Storefronts’. Traditionally, merchants drive traffic to a proprietary domain to secure a conversion. Shopify’s new model allows products to surface directly within AI-driven conversations on platforms…

Compare Our PicksOthers TestedPhotograph: Molly HigginsEnabot Rola PetPal Robot Pet Companion for $229 (with no attachments): This rolling pet camera has the best of intentions, but the sometimes glitchy app makes the combo pet camera/toy/feeder a little unpredictable. Through the app, you can watch your pets on the security cam and drive the robot around, pressing buttons to do tricks and dispense treats. You can watch the camera feed live from the app, but you can also schedule recordings, which are viewable via cloud Playback, and it compiles a 30-second “day in the life” compilation. The robot is also supposed…

Meta’s US$2 billion acquisition of AI agent startup Manus has become every enterprise CTO’s cross-border compliance risk lesson. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on January 9 that it would assess whether the deal violated export controls, technology transfer rules, and overseas investment regulations, despite Manus relocating from Beijing to Singapore in 2025.The investigation exposes an uncomfortable reality for enterprise AI buyers: your vendor’s corporate domicile tells you nothing about their regulatory exposure.“The AI agent developed by Manus was definitely something that Chinese regulators could subject to export controls,” Dai Menghao, Shanghai-based partner at King & Wood Mallesons specialising in export…

After five years of building an edtech company, Nathan Nwachuku, 22, realized that Africa was at a crossroads. The continent is undergoing rapid industrialization, he told TechCrunch. There is money, opportunity, and a young, driven population. He figured, soon enough, the continent was on the “edge of an industrial revolution.”  “At the same time,” he said, he felt the continent still struggled to address what was one of its biggest Achilles heels. “Terrorism and insecurity.” Africa has more terror-related deaths than any region in the world, and it is this problem that could slow down — or even stop completely…

Known for its bidding-based approach to fares, inDrive is deepening its push beyond ride-hailing by rolling out advertising across its top 20 markets and expanding grocery delivery to Pakistan, executing on a “super app” strategy outlined last year to build new revenue streams and boost engagement while sustaining growth in price-sensitive markets. The latest move by the Mountain View, California–headquartered firm comes as ride-hailing platforms face intensifying competition and tighter margins across emerging markets, pushing companies to look beyond transport for growth. Advertising offers a high-margin revenue stream that scales with usage, while grocery delivery increases how frequently users open…

A new material makes lithium batteries longer-lasting and more efficient—great news for electric cars and clean energy storage. Batteries power much of modern life, from smartphones to electric vehicles, but they still come with major challenges. High production costs and the risk of fires or explosions remain serious concerns. All-solid-state batteries have been promoted as […]Technology,Battery Technology,Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology#Scientists #Surprisingly #Simple #Improve #SolidState #Batteries1768190518

Scientists have discovered hidden viruses in whales and orcas, revealing a secret side of ocean life no one had seen before. An international team of scientists has identified two previously unknown circoviruses in short-finned pilot whales and orcas living in the Caribbean region of the North Atlantic Ocean. The collaboration includes students and senior researchers […]Biology,Arizona State University,Killer Whales,Virology,Whales#Scientists #Viruses #Whales #Orcas1768186856

Nearly two years ago, Motional was at an autonomous vehicle crossroads.  The company, born from a $4 billion joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv, had already missed a deadline to launch a driverless robotaxi service with partner Lyft. It had lost Aptiv as one of its financial backers, prompting Hyundai to step up with another $1 billion investment to keep it going. Several layoffs, including a 40% restructuring cut in May 2024, had whittled the company from its peak of about 1,400 employees to less than 600. Meanwhile, advancements in AI were changing how engineers were developing the…

Sergey Brin and Larry Page appear to be reducing their presence in the state where they co-founded Google. The New York Times reports that in December, 15 limited liability companies overseeing Brin’s investments and interests were terminated or converted into Nevada entities. Those include LLCs that manage one of his superyachts and his interest in a private terminal at the San Jose International Airport. Similarly, 45 LLCs associated with Page have recently become inactive or moved out of state, and a trust associated with Page bought a $71.9 million mansion in Miami this week, according to the NYT. Clearly, moving…

New research suggests Earth’s earliest sponges lacked skeletons, explaining why their origins appear older than the fossil record. Sponges are considered some of the oldest animals on Earth, yet researchers have struggled to pin down when they first appeared. Studies of DNA from modern sponges, together with chemical clues preserved in ancient rocks, point to […]Biology,Evolutionary Biology,Fossils,Marine Biology,Paleontology,University of Bristol#Scientists #Solve #Mystery #Earths #Oldest #Animals #Evolved1768172207

Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. That seemingly contradicts a Friday Bluesky post from antivirus software company Malwarebytes, which shared a screenshot of an email from Instagram informing users of a request to reset their password. The post claimed, “Cybercriminals stole the sensitive information of 17.5 million Instagram accounts, including usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and more.” This data, Malwarebytes added, “is available for sale on the dark web and can be abused by cybercriminals.” However, Instagram subsequently posted (on X, rather than Instagram or Threads) that it…