NASA’s Roman Telescope Gets Its Name, and Thousands of Names, Ahead of 2026 Launch
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NASA’s Roman Telescope Gets Its Name, and Thousands of Names, Ahead of 2026 Launch

Technicians have affixed a special commemorative plaque to NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, marking a significant milestone as the observatory prepares for its…
NASA Ames Honors Three Researchers for Exceptional Contributions to Space Science
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NASA Ames Honors Three Researchers for Exceptional Contributions to Space Science

The NASA Ames Science Directorate has officially recognized three standout professionals for their significant contributions to space exploration and research throughout August 2026. Danielle Lopez, Jennifer Claudio, and Duncan Mifsud were selected for their technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and dedication to advancing the agency’s mission objectives. Danielle Lopez, serving as the Deputy Project Manager for […]
Bending Spoons Makes Major Splash With $1.28 Billion Acquisition of Airtable
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Bending Spoons Makes Major Splash With $1.28 Billion Acquisition of Airtable

Digital technology firm Bending Spoons has officially announced its first major acquisition following its public debut, reaching an agreement to purchase collaborative database and spreadsheet platform Airtable in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.28 billion. The deal marks another significant milestone for the serial acquirer known for taking over prominent software and productivity brands. Airtable, […]
Runware Unveils Portable ‘Sonic Inference Pods’ to Revolutionize AI Infrastructure
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Runware Unveils Portable ‘Sonic Inference Pods’ to Revolutionize AI Infrastructure

Runware has officially entered the modular infrastructure market with the launch of its Sonic Inference Pod, a transportable data center unit designed to challenge the traditional, fixed-facility model of AI compute. By offering a decentralized approach to data processing, these pods aim to provide high-quality inference at a lower cost than conventional serverless platforms and […]
EON Aims to Revolutionize Global Data Transit with Space-Based Laser Networks
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EON Aims to Revolutionize Global Data Transit with Space-Based Laser Networks

As global demand for data center connectivity surges, the reliance on vulnerable undersea fiber-optic cables has become a significant bottleneck for hyperscalers and AI labs. Endeavor Optical Networks (EON), a newly emerged startup, is proposing a radical shift by utilizing a constellation of laser-equipped satellites to facilitate high-speed data transmission from orbit. With $10.75 million […]
India Prepares to Overhaul UPI Payment Model with Potential Merchant Fees
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India Prepares to Overhaul UPI Payment Model with Potential Merchant Fees

The Indian government is laying the legislative groundwork to potentially restructure the business model of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the nation’s dominant digital payment network. Since 2020, the system has operated under a zero-merchant-discount-rate (MDR) regime, meaning businesses have not been charged fees for accepting UPI payments. This policy was initially implemented to drive […]