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UK Banks Unite to Challenge Mastercard with Domestic Payment Network 'DeliveryCo'
UK banks, led by Barclays UK's Vim Maru, are planning DeliveryCo, a domestic payments network to rival Visa and Mastercard, possibly launching by 2030. This initiative is backed by government and investors, aiming to enhance payments resilience and reduce dependence on US systems.

Apple Launches Video Podcast Experience: New Monetization and Distribution Opportunities for Creators
Apple introduces a new video podcast feature in Apple Podcasts, allowing creators to distribute video via hosting providers and ad networks while retaining content control. This initiative incorporates HLS video streaming, debuting in beta on iOS 26.4 and visionOS 26.4, with a full launch slated for spring 2026, enhancing monetization potential through dynamic ad insertion.
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Anthropic's AI platform, Claude, is rapidly expanding in India, marking the country as a vital hub for responsible AI adoption across industries. Bengaluru is set as the regional base, with Irina Ghose leading local efforts to enhance Claude's language capabilities and enterprise integrations, underscoring India's strategic role in Anthropic's growth.
Europe is prioritizing geospatial insight for strategic autonomy, with the European Resilience from Space initiative focusing on independent capabilities. PangeAI aims to harness AI for translating Earth-observation data into actionable intelligence, while Germany commits €35 billion to space security, underlining the critical role of AI and satellite technology.
Tel Aviv University researchers unveil a new theory on Chalcolithic cone-shaped vessels, suggesting they were beeswax lamps for communal rituals. The study highlights local production and ceremonial use, reshaping our understanding of these artifacts' roles in Copper Age society.
OpenAI has launched Frontier, an enterprise-grade platform designed for scalable AI agent management, publicly debuted on February 7, 2026. The platform is vendor-agnostic, supporting various AI agents and promises to streamline AI implementation across organizations, with early pilots showing significant operational improvements.
AI is evolving from chatbots to agentic systems that enhance workflows with minimal human input, powered by edge intelligence and cost-efficient models. This shift reduces operational costs, boosts device value, and enables expansive applications across industries, showcasing economic viability and strategic advantage for businesses adopting these technologies.
AI-assisted LASIK is revolutionizing eye surgery with predictive models and adaptive learning, achieving 98% of patients seeing 20/20 or better. The technology requires high-quality data and surgeon training, creating a learning loop that enhances precision and expands eligibility for complex cases.
Fujitsu launches an AI-driven software development platform that automates the entire software lifecycle, promising productivity gains and a shift to value-based development. By leveraging its Takane LLM and agentic AI technologies, Fujitsu targets IT talent shortages, technical debt, and misaligned revenue models, aiming to transform societal impact through efficient software adaptation and regulatory compliance.
Recent studies suggest alpha-attractor inflation models could produce detectable gravitational waves, challenging traditional views on inflationary triggers. Researchers, including Eugene Lim and Katy Clough, leverage numerical relativity to explore these theories, pointing to possible links with string theory and new insights into the early universe.













