Banks across Europe are tightening security controls after a marked rise in “account takeover” (ATO) attempts, a form of fraud in which criminals gain access to an existing customer account and use…
Coastal Cities Test Flood Alerts Powered by Neighborhood Sensors
Coastal cities are testing flood alerts powered by neighborhood sensor networks, aiming to provide earlier and more precise warnings as storms and extreme rainfall events increase pressure on local infrastructure. The pilot…
Film Festivals Create New Category for Interactive Documentary Projects
Film festivals are creating new categories for interactive documentary projects, reflecting a growing shift in nonfiction storytelling toward formats that blend cinema, games, and digital experiences. Festival organizers say the move is…
Energy Startups Expand Grid Storage Using Second-Life EV Batteries
Energy startups are expanding grid storage projects using second-life EV batteries, repurposing used battery packs from electric vehicles to store electricity for buildings, charging hubs, and local grids. The approach aims to…
Hospitals Pilot Remote Triage Kiosks in Emergency Waiting Areas
Hospitals are piloting remote triage kiosks in emergency department waiting areas, aiming to speed up initial assessments and reduce bottlenecks during peak hours. The kiosks connect patients to off-site clinicians via secure…
New Open-Source Tool Helps Small Teams Track Software Supply-Chain Risks
A new open-source tool is helping small teams track software supply-chain risks, offering lightweight visibility into dependencies, known vulnerabilities, and license exposure without requiring an enterprise security platform. The release targets a…
Major Logistics Hubs Deploy AI Scheduling to Cut Truck Idle Time
Major logistics hubs are deploying AI-based scheduling systems to cut truck idle time, targeting one of the biggest hidden costs in freight operations: vehicles waiting at gates, docks, and yards with engines…
Space Agencies Share New Standards for Satellite Collision Avoidance
Space agencies are sharing new standards for satellite collision avoidance, aiming to improve how operators warn each other about close approaches and coordinate maneuvers as Earth’s orbits become more crowded. The effort…
Researchers Map Microplastics Pathways in Urban River Systems
Researchers are mapping how microplastics move through urban river systems, tracing the routes from streets and neighborhoods into streams and downstream waterways. New field campaigns and modeling work suggest that microplastics do…
Messaging Apps Add Built-In Scam Warnings for Suspicious Payment Links
Messaging apps are adding built-in scam warnings for suspicious payment links, aiming to stop fraud before users leave the chat and enter a browser or payment page. The new prompts typically appear…