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Multinational cloud telephony provider, LoopUp, and leading Caribbean and Central America communications provider, Digicel, have formed a strategic partnership to sell LoopUp’s Operator Connect telephony platform and service for Microsoft Teams across the Caribbean region.   Service will be offered to the enterprise market, leveraging Digicel’s extensive reach, in-country presence, and trusted business relationships. Customers will be able to integrate their regionwide business telephony with Teams in accordance with Microsoft’s certified deployment model, Operator Connect. Users will be able to make and receive calls from any device running Teams, benefiting from a simple and unified communications experience, and enterprises will…

For much of the early 20th century, quantum mechanics was one of the most puzzling ideas in science. The theory challenged conventional thinking and left even leading physicists struggling to make sense of its implications. A century later, it has become the foundation of technologies that influence daily life, including lasers, microchips, secure communications, and emerging quantum computers. In a new perspective article published in Science, Dr. Marlan Scully of Texas A&M University reflects on the remarkable evolution of quantum mechanics, from an abstract theory about tiny particles to a powerful framework helping researchers tackle some of the most difficult…

Key Takeaways A lack of mainframe software in CMDB (Configuration Management Database) reporting remains a critical blind spot in software asset management (SAM), compliance, and audit coverage that manual processes can’t reliably close. Ironstream z/OS Software Discovery automates the delivery of mainframe software inventory directly into ServiceNow® – without requiring custom scripts, manual exports, or mainframe expertise on the SAM or ITSM side. Built on ServiceNow-native architecture and available in the ServiceNow Store, Ironstream z/OS Software Discovery gives SAM, audit, security, and CMDB teams a single, trustworthy view of the full software estate. I spent most of my career building…

A couple of editions ago I wrote about what I find so energizing about working with startups. Last week I got a fresh dose of it: I spent a few days with the AWS Startups team, listening to stories of founders talking about the problems they’re actually solving. One story that stayed with me came from Marco Negreiros, founder of EyeCare Health, a Brazilian healthtech expanding access to eye care. He shared a striking fact: more than 70% of Brazilian municipalities don’t have a single ophthalmologist. His answer was to put a vision test on the one device almost everyone…

A cybersecurity startup dangling millions of dollars to acquire zero-day security vulnerabilities in popular software is run by a pair of far-right conspiracy theorists and convicted felons whose most recent ventures included fake intelligence companies and a now-defunct AI-based lobbying platform they operated under assumed names. The X/Twitter account IRIS C2 (@C2IRIS) has gained more than 4,000 followers since its creation in January 2025, posting frequently about security vulnerabilities, AI and software exploits. IRIS C2 says it is a company in McLean, Va. that sells offensive cybersecurity capabilities. The IRIS C2 website dangles the possibility of million-dollar payouts for exploits…

The first tranche of company scores awarded under a new approach designed to more holistically assess corporate climate efforts have been released by businesses piloting the system. The results provide an in-depth look into what companies are doing — or not doing — to address climate issues. At the top, France-based energy technology company Schneider Electric earned a 79 percent score for cutting emissions, scaling low-carbon products and other activities. At the other end of the rankings, Weyerhaeuser, a U.S. timber business, scored 40 percent, in part due to slow progress on emissions and limited supplier engagement.  The Climate Contribution…

We are touching down today with the weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to uncover all of the best deals on Apple gear, accessories, and more. Alongside the ongoing Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with notable deals on power banks, 25W MagSafe charging stations, and more from $8, we also have some ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3, nearly 25% off AirPods 4, and even some notable discounts on iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off. Those deals join the rare price drops on Magic Keyboard and the black Magic Mouse, as well as Beats cables from…

Virtual marketplaces now move billions of dollars in 3D avatar items annually. Users purchase 1.8 billion avatar items in a single year on major platforms, with 40% of monthly active users returning to update their digital identities. The economics are staggering, but so are the technical demands. Behind every pirate hat, neon sneaker, or custom hairstyle sits an infrastructure challenge that most AI researchers have barely begun to address: how do you organize, classify, and recommend millions of 3D assets that exist only in virtual space? The answer is far more complicated than scaling up what works for 2D images.…

By pairing robust artificial enzymes with highly selective aptamers, nanozyme aptasensors could help detect disease biomarkers, pathogens, and contaminants faster, but the review shows that real-world deployment still depends on overcoming matrix interference, biofouling, and manufacturing challenges. Study: Advancing nanozyme aptasensors status quo via strategies and key fabrication considerations. Image credit: AI-generated image created using ChatGPT/OpenAI A recent review accepted as an ‘Article in Press’ in the journal npj Biosensing explored how synthetic enzyme-like nanomaterials, known as nanozymes, can be combined with highly selective deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) oligonucleotide recognition elements called aptamers. These hybrid platforms, referred to…

Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Tech Advisor highlights Samsung’s Good Lock app, a hidden customization hub offering over 20 modules for Galaxy devices running One UI 6 or later.The app enables extensive personalization through modules like Theme Park’s AI generator, LockStar for lock screens, and MultiStar for enhanced multitasking capabilities.Compatible with Galaxy S23 series and newer models, Good Lock transforms Samsung phones with features like custom gestures, camera enhancements, and advanced notification management. Samsung has been making excellent smartphones for years. However, the full potential of One UI isn’t necessarily found in the system settings, but in an app…