High-level executives will gain access to a sequestered environment at London’s Platform 37 later this year, as Google Cloud prepares to launch its new Model Garden. The invitation-only center aims to bridge the gap between theoretical AI potential and the practical deployment of agentic tools for global enterprises.
Deloitte is launching a dedicated AI Studio at its London campus this July, a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud designed to transition UK businesses from experimental generative tools to autonomous, action-oriented agentic AI systems capable of executing complex, real-world business operations at scale.
The Riverside Convention Center is taking center stage in an upcoming segment of "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia," a Public Television series examining how regional venues blend private-sector management with local community roots to redefine the modern professional gathering space in Southern California.
An eight-fold increase in conversion rates for Myprotein marks the launch of a new conversational AI tool from THG Ingenuity. Built on Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, the assistant functions as a bespoke digital expert, shifting the standard ecommerce experience toward highly personalized, real-time consumer interaction.
The 2026 edition of the Journal Citation Reports includes metrics for 22,643 academic journals, marking over fifty years of the standard. Released by Clarivate in London, the report highlights a significant shift in the global research landscape, with increasing participation from institutions outside of North America and Western Europe.
HSBC is betting on Google’s agentic AI to overhaul its global operations, targeting over 200 new automated use cases within two years. By integrating Gemini models, the bank aims to capture more than US$100 million in value through hyper-personalized wealth management and faster financial crime detection.
The gap between theoretical inclusion and lived reality narrows when organizations move beyond physical access toward dismantling systemic barriers. A forthcoming segment of the Public Television series All Access, hosted by Andy Garcia, aims to document this transition by highlighting how individualized support models reshape municipal life and local economies.
The United States is outpacing global rivals in digital asset adoption by weaving crypto into the bedrock of its public financial markets, according to new research from the EWC Think Tank. While Europe focuses on regulation and China on state-controlled systems, the American private-market model is projected to capture 50% of adults by 2035.
At Intersolar Europe 2026, APsystems is debuting a comprehensive energy storage ecosystem spanning DIY, residential, and commercial sectors. The company’s move signals an aggressive shift from its traditional microinverter roots toward integrated, AI-driven hardware capable of managing energy needs from balcony solar setups to multi-MWh industrial installations.
Saba Capital Management, holding a 24.7% stake in Workspace Group plc, has formally moved to overhaul the company’s board of directors. The activist investor argues that a persistent 50% discount to net asset value necessitates an immediate shift away from management's long-term transformation strategy toward an accelerated property disposal program.
Montreal-based Klient has launched a trio of Model Context Protocol servers, enabling AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and Copilot to execute tasks directly within Salesforce environments. By bypassing traditional copy-paste workflows, these tools allow agents to manage projects, log time, and handle administrative onboarding under existing user permissions.
Navigating the dense urban corridors and complex left-hand traffic of Japan, Applied Intuition has officially expanded its Self-Driving System into the market. This move marks a significant test for the Sunnyvale-based firm, which aims to prove its autonomy platform can adapt to diverse global regulatory and road environments at scale.
Japan’s complex urban landscape and distinct left-hand traffic patterns are the latest proving ground for Applied Intuition’s driver-assistance technology. By expanding its Self-Driving System into the region, the Silicon Valley firm aims to demonstrate how its software platform adapts to varying regulatory frameworks and diverse road conditions without relying on lidar.
Saba Capital Management, the second-largest shareholder in Workspace Group, has launched a formal bid to overhaul the company’s board of directors, citing a persistent 50% discount to net asset value as evidence of failed oversight and strategic mismanagement by current leadership.
Akeso’s experimental anti-CD47 antibody, ligufalimab, has demonstrated significant survival benefits in treatment-naïve acute myeloid leukemia patients. Results from the Phase II AK117-206 trial, presented at the 2026 European Hematology Association Congress, suggest the therapy outperforms standard care when combined with azacitidine and venetoclax.
The Gateway Development Commission has tapped a joint venture between Skanska and Creamer Sanzari to execute the $712 million New Jersey Surface Alignment Project. Skanska’s stake in the deal, valued at approximately $454 million, targets the expansion and modernization of one of the busiest rail arteries in the United States.
Sydney-based Integrated Research is integrating its Iris conversational AI layer into the Prognosis platform to monitor HPE Nonstop environments. By enabling natural language queries, the company aims to simplify the management of complex, high-volume infrastructure that underpins critical operations in finance, retail, and telecommunications sectors.
At Paris’s VivaTech conference, Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, unveiled its strategy to dominate the European sovereign AI infrastructure market. The world’s largest electronics manufacturer is leveraging its new partnership with France’s Bull and NVIDIA to localize production of high-density AI supercomputing racks and advanced liquid-cooled systems.
A systematic review of 15 clinical trials confirms that the proprietary blackcurrant extract CurraNZ significantly increases fat oxidation during exercise. By shifting the body’s fuel reliance away from carbohydrates, the supplement provides a measurable metabolic advantage that persists across both steady-state workouts and resting periods.
Chicago-based software provider Trading Technologies is expanding its capital markets platform to include U.S.-regulated prediction markets, starting with a direct integration for Kalshi. The move, slated for a third-quarter launch, allows institutional clients to access event contracts using the firm’s existing algorithmic trading suite.
Maintenance crews at office and industrial sites may soon abandon messy oil bottles for a solid stick-form lubricant. Developed by Maia Co. Ltd., the product utilizes Daicel Corporation’s DURAST POM fine powder to stabilize grease, effectively eliminating the dripping and waste common in conventional lubrication methods.
By replacing messy liquid lubricants with a solid, stick-form applicator, Maia Co. Ltd. is reshaping maintenance workflows for industrial and office machinery. The innovation relies on Daicel Corporation’s DURAST POM fine powder, which enables a stable, high-performance mixture that prevents dripping and significantly reduces lubricant waste.
With over 10,000 hidden military facilities estimated to exist worldwide, the U.S. Army faces a growing blind spot beneath the Earth’s surface. Traysar, a new defense startup, emerged from stealth today with $25 million in seed funding to develop autonomous platforms capable of mapping and penetrating these subterranean networks.
A staggering 91% of global executives admit they lack a clear understanding of their AI infrastructure dependencies, leaving their operations vulnerable to vendor-driven outages. As AI becomes embedded in core business functions, the inability to pivot between models or providers is emerging as a critical threat to financial stability.
With over 130 countries committed to emissions targets, the International Organization for Standardization has launched a 12-week public consultation for its first verifiable net zero framework. The draft, known as ISO 14060, aims to standardize transition planning across global markets ahead of London Climate Action Week.
Tokyo-based firms transcosmos and Kyoei Sangyo have launched SmartOrderLink, a digital platform designed to bridge the gap between disparate B2B ordering systems. By standardizing order receipt and placement processes, the companies aim to resolve long-standing friction in supply chain data integration and reduce operational costs for manufacturers and suppliers alike.
JBD has launched the Roadrunner II, a polychrome MicroLED projector designed to push the boundaries of consumer-grade augmented reality. Built on the company’s 2.5 μm pixel-pitch platform, the ultra-compact unit aims to provide high-resolution, full-color visuals while maintaining the power efficiency required for next-generation AI-integrated smart glasses.
For the third consecutive year, SM Investments Corporation and its banking arms, BDO Unibank and China Bank, have secured spots on Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500 list. The ranking, which evaluates the region’s largest firms by annual revenue, reaffirms the conglomerate's influence on the Philippine and regional economic landscape.
A local court in Burkina Faso has issued a ruling attempting to nullify the stream agreement governing the Karma Mine, prompting an immediate pushback from Toronto-based Franco-Nevada Corporation. The company asserts that the decision holds no legal weight, citing the governing Ontario law as the primary jurisdiction for the contract.
Lombard-based TORQ Coatings has officially launched its high-performance flooring operations, bringing advanced polyaspartic surface treatments to residential and commercial properties across Chicagoland and Milwaukee. The company enters the market positioning its systems as a more durable alternative to traditional epoxy, backed by a commitment to rapid, one-day installations.
