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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.

US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.

Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.

AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson’s patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.

AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.

Netflix’s USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood’s future in the hands of Silicon Valley’s algorithms?.

Netskope adds Model Context Protocol controls to its One platform, giving security teams new tools to monitor and lock down AI agent traffic.

Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.

Redirecting 10% of domestic Defence contracts to Australian firms could boost GDP by AUD $8.2 billion and create over 43,000 jobs annually, says DeltaPearl Partners.

Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

Tilly Norwood, the world’s first AI actress, sparks global debate on AI, copyright, and ownership as actors and unions push back.

The US penny's retirement signals a shift to blockchain micropayments, enabling fast, cheap digital transactions once hindered by legacy payments systems.

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

Amazon has licensed LG’s core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.

A new book highlights critical AI governance gaps in businesses, offering leaders a practical framework to manage risks amid rapid AI adoption worldwide.

UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.

AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.

Kay Pang Law Practise launches in Singapore, offering tech startups access to senior legal guidance for compliance, governance and growth support.