A start-up company in Malvern is taking on hackers and people stealing identities, after developing technology designed to make logging on to sites more secure. FarX, based at the town's Science Park, has combined voice and facial recognition with artificial intelligence to add extra protection for people accessing sensitive information, and is now being used…
In a hall buzzing with talk of megafabs and AI supercomputers, one startup is quietly asking a different question: how smart can a device be on a coin-cell battery? At Electronica India 2025, Ambient Scientific unveiled its edge-AI chips. The startup claims to reshape how we think about intelligence at the edge by blending digital…
Halozyme Therapeutics has agreed to acquire US-based Elektrofi in a deal worth up to $900m, which will see it add microparticle capabilities to its portfolio of drug delivery technologies. Halozyme will purchase fellow subcutaneous drug delivery specialist Elektrofi for $750m upfront, along with with three separate $50m milestone payments. Elektrofi will receive these payments if…
It comes after newspaper reports that the Treasury was looking at bringing private healthcare services within scope of the sales tax. But asked whether this was under consideration, the health secretary told BBC Breakfast: "it's not happening". It comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces repeated questions about the prospect of tax rises, including VAT, when…
In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said he continues to believe the new MacBook Pro models will be released at some point between late 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, meaning they should be available to order by March at the latest. Apple often releases new Macs in October, but both Gurman and…
The sixth-generation Ford Mustang, produced from 2015 to 2023, marked a turning point in the history of America’s most iconic pony car. More than just an evolution, it was a reinvention designed not only for American muscle enthusiasts but for a global audience. This era saw the Mustang shed some of its retro-heavy styling in…
While taste and price remain top priorities, more consumers are starting to consider the safety and sustainability of ingredients when dining out—a challenge that restaurants are working to address. To support this shift, researchers at the University of Missouri are investigating how a revolutionary technology that could allow consumers to track ingredients all along…
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We admit that trying to make consciously healthy decisions every day or at every meal can feel overwhelming. It's hard to make the right choice every time! Still, considering that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the…
Mentions of Digital transformation began appearing in academic and IT circles in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and quickly evolved into a holistic corporate strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sparked by demand from customers who were eager to purchase but couldn't engage in traditional shopping experiences due to lockdowns, brands added significantly to their…
Health care AI can help with everything from clinical decision making to administrative activities. These are among the reasons that AMA defines AI as augmented intelligence—emphasizing that AI’s role is to help health care professionals, not replace them. As part of the AMA Insight Network, Suja Mathew, MD, executive vice president and chief clinical officer…

