Emirates is spending over $23 million to expand facial recognition across Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3. The system uses 200+ biometric cameras to identify travelers from a meter away, eliminating the need for passports or boarding passes at key checkpoints.
Apollo’s insurance unit Athene generated $871 million in spread profits last quarter, the highest in two years. The surge came despite concerns that falling interest rates would cripple their private credit model. Basically, they’re lending so much volume that it’s making up for tighter margins.
Develon and Leica Geosystems have expanded their partnership to make 3D machine control available across the entire 9 Series excavator lineup. The aftermarket kits integrate with existing 2D systems, allowing operators to upgrade without replacing their entire setup. This move could significantly lo
A new platform is making quantum computing accessible to non-experts. qBraid lets users code on real quantum hardware through a simple cloud interface, eliminating weeks of setup time. The startup has already helped over 20,000 people across 120 countries run quantum programs.
Sunflower Labs has achieved nationwide FAA approval for its autonomous security drones, eliminating the need for case-by-case permissions. The company also launched an interactive property configuration tool and closed a $16 million Series B round led by Sequoia Capital. This positions them as a lea
Researchers report a dramatic surge in cybercrime involving actual physical violence across Europe. France has become the epicenter of these terrifying attacks, while the UK faces the most digital targeting overall.
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund is taking a stand against Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation package. This institutional revolt signals a new era of shareholder activism in tech governance.
The $150 billion decentralized finance sector faces unprecedented security risks as rapid innovation outpaces protection. With $2.2 billion stolen in 2025 alone, experts warn that DeFi’s foundational security model may be fundamentally flawed.
Titan Holdings is reviving the 19th-century holding company model for the AI era. With $100 million for Tala Health and a self-funded structure, founder Ritankar Das is building without traditional VC constraints. This approach could reshape how AI companies scale across multiple domains.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 achieved impressive 10.36 million hardware sales, but the software numbers tell a different story. The original Switch continues to dominate software sales, creating an unprecedented generational challenge.
