Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Big Tech and Platforms, and Emerging Technology.

  1. Enterprises using Azure for AI need unified data governance and metadata management to scale effectively, according to experts in a recent update.

  2. NASA's Artemis III will focus on docking tests in low Earth orbit in 2027, paving the way for a crewed lunar landing with Artemis IV in 2028.

  3. Two novels, "Luminous" and "Ode to the Half-Broken," examine robotics and identity, showcasing unique human-machine interactions in speculative fiction.

  4. The Artemis II crew approached the Moon within 6,545 km on April 6, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.

  5. The TSA ended its shoe removal policy on July 8, 2025, but Senator Duckworth has called for its reinstatement, citing safety concerns.

  6. AI-enabled cyberattacks surged 89% year-over-year, with average breakout times dropping to 29 minutes, according to CrowdStrike's latest report.

  7. Legrand's acquisition of TES Group, which saw an 84% revenue rise to £72 million, underscores the growing demand for data centre solutions.

  8. Google Maps now features Gemini AI for generating captions on shared photos and videos, currently available in English on iOS in the U.S.

  9. Nearly half of searches feature Google’s AI Overviews, with studies indicating error rates between 10% and 57%, according to multiple evaluations.

  10. SpaceX's acquisition of xAI valued the combined entity at $1.25 trillion, with merger talks involving Tesla intensifying, according to reports.