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Pulsar launches CLEAR AI platform to assess ad compliance in real time
UK technology company Pulsar has unveiled an agentic AI system designed to assess advertising content for regulatory compliance within minutes.
Beyond Meat launches Beyond Immerse protein drink
Beyond Meat is releasing Beyond Immerse, a plant-based protein beverage available for a limited time on Beyond Test Kitchen.
Kraken opens trading in FUN token
US crypto exchange Kraken has opened trading in the FUN token, with markets going live on 15 January, subject to liquidity and geographic restrictions.
GeForce NOW adds Quarantine Zone as nine new titles join cloud service
Cloud gaming platform GeForce NOW has added Quarantine Zone: The Last Check to its library as part of nine new games arriving on the service this week, with Ultimate members able to stream at full RTX performance.
Bitcoin leads crypto markets into 2026 as liquidity shifts and onchain activity accelerates
Bitcoin is setting the tone for crypto markets heading into 2026, with subdued volatility, strong institutional demand and growing onchain innovation reshaping market structure, a research firm said.
OpenAI backs Merge Labs seed round to advance brain-computer interface research
Artificial intelligence group OpenAI is participating in a seed funding round for Merge Labs, a new research lab focused on developing high-bandwidth brain-computer interfaces.
Microsoft launches Elevate for Educators with free AI tools and training
Microsoft has unveiled a new education initiative and AI-powered capabilities designed to help schools, teachers and students prepare for an AI-driven future.
Perplexity offers Enterprise Pro to law enforcement and public safety agencies
AI search company Perplexity is offering its Enterprise Pro product to law enforcement and public safety agencies, including free access for qualifying organisations for up to 12 months.
OpenAI opens RFP to expand US manufacturing for AI infrastructure
OpenAI has opened a request for proposals aimed at expanding US-based manufacturing of components that support advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Google releases TranslateGemma open models supporting 55 languages
Google has launched TranslateGemma, a collection of open translation models built on Gemma 3, aimed at delivering high-quality multilingual performance across a range of devices and deployment environments.
Netflix and Sony enter global Pay-1 deal
Netflix will be the exclusive Pay-1 streaming home for Sony Pictures’ feature films worldwide.
Cloudflare acquires Astro
Cloudflare will add the team behind the Astro web framework and keep Astro open source.
Audi Revolut F1 teams up with digital asset firm Nexo
Audi Revolut F1 Team has announced a multi-year deal naming Nexo its inaugural official digital asset partner.
Coda integrates Unity IAP for out-of-app monetization
Coda is integrating Unity’s In‑App Purchasing SDK with its global web store platforms to enable out-of-app monetization and manage digital catalogs across mobile, web and PC.
GitLab makes Duo Agent Platform generally available
DevOps platform GitLab has made its Duo Agent Platform generally available across its cloud and self-managed offerings, bringing agentic AI automation to the full software development lifecycle.
MegPrime clears SEC hurdle to launch MP Token payments platform
US fintech group MegPrime has received regulatory clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its MP Token, paving the way for a payments-based crypto platform focused on renters and homeowners.
Deepgram highlights faster, lower-cost approaches to voice AI for enterprises
Voice AI company Deepgram has outlined how different technical approaches to voice intent detection affect speed, cost and compliance, arguing that simpler, task-focused models can outperform larger systems in real-world use.
McAfee partners with Pat McAfee on safety campaign
McAfee is using Pat McAfee’s audience to promote its expanded protection platform.
Riot Platforms buys Rockdale land and signs data centre deal with AMD
US digital infrastructure company Riot Platforms has bought full ownership of its Rockdale, Texas site and signed a long-term data centre lease with chipmaker AMD, paving the way for large-scale data centre development.
Meta defends teen safety efforts amid lawsuits over youth mental health
Social media group Meta has defended its record on protecting teenagers and supporting parents, saying lawsuits against the company present a misleading picture of its work on youth safety.