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Jed Nykolle Harme
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With over six years of experience in the journalism industry, Jed Nykolle is a freelance writer, community journalist, and editor specializing in fintech, technology, science, and news, with a soft spot for travel and feature SEO stories. When she’s not chasing deadlines, she’s probably writing poems, getting lost in beaches, or hiking mountains in search of the perfect sunset.

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HONOR & CuteCircuit unveil AI-designed outfit with Magic V5

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HONOR and CuteCircuit reveal an AI-designed multipurpose outfit inspired by the new Magic V5 smartphone, blending fashion with cutting-edge technology.
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India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust

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India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption with 56% of metro adults using generative AI in 2025, driven by high AI literacy and strong institutional trust.
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Pocket FM expands AI audio series to empower Indian writers

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Pocket FM launches AI-powered audio series in India, enabling writers to quickly create and monetise diverse stories with voices from ElevenLabs technology.
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Granicus names Karthik Anbalagan to lead AI in public sector

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Granicus appoints Karthik Anbalagan as General Manager of Emerging Technologies to lead AI innovation for government public sector engagement and services.
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Biostate AI’s K-Dense accelerates scientific research cycles with AI

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Biostate AI’s K-Dense Beta, an AI research system, slashes biological research times from years to weeks, proven through Harvard Medical School longevity studies.
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LiquidStack appoints new executives to drive growth & innovation

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LiquidStack announces three new C-suite executives to boost growth and innovation, supporting rising demand for liquid cooling in data centres globally.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

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Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions

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GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.
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IonQ makes Oxford global R&D hub after USD $1B deal

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IonQ's USD $1bn acquisition of Oxford Ionics makes Oxford its global R&D hub and EMEA base, boosting UK quantum tech and deepening US-UK cooperation.
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Steve Varley named Senior Advisor at Warburg Pincus in Europe

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Steve Varley has joined Warburg Pincus as Senior Advisor to enhance its European Industrials and Business Services group amid evolving tech-driven markets.
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Hitachi Vantara VSP One delivers swift ROI & major savings

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Hitachi Vantara's VSP One delivers a 285% ROI with payback in seven months, saving organisations USD $1.5 million through efficiency and reduced complexity.
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LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support

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LogicMonitor upgrades its LM Envision platform with AI-driven features, expanded cloud support including Oracle Cloud, and a new flexible pricing model.
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Human factor key as UK retailers face sharp rise in cyber attacks

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UK retailers report a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with helpdesk scams and human error now key targets necessitating increased security training.
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AI-powered consumer GPUs speed up password cracking with bcrypt

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Advances in AI-driven consumer GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5090 drastically reduce bcrypt password cracking times, urging stronger, longer passwords for security.
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Agentic AI reshapes banking security, raising efficiency & risks

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Agentic AI is transforming Australian banking security, boosting efficiency but raising risks as cybercriminals exploit AI in 80% of ransomware attacks.
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Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

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Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.
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BDO Canada named Major Player in IDC Canadian AI services report

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BDO Canada has been named a Major Player in IDC's Canadian AI services 2025 report, highlighting its growing role in practical, scalable AI solutions nationwide.
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Java 25 debuts with AI, security & productivity upgrades

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Oracle launches Java 25 with 18 key upgrades focusing on AI, security, and productivity, offering extended long-term support for developers.
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Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules

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Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
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Check Point acquires Lakera to create AI security centre in Zurich

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Check Point will acquire AI-native security firm Lakera, making Zurich its Global Centre of Excellence for AI Security to boost enterprise AI protection worldwide.