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Switzerland-based Umanitek launches Guardian AI agent to combat deepfakes and identity theft
Umanitek launches Guardian Agent and announces its advisory board, positioning the platform as a decentralized defense against deepfakes, impersonation, and AI-driven identity threats.
London’s Runware lands $50 Mn to push its unified API for all generative AI models
Runware aims to expand its unified API for generative image, video and audio applications. The company’s Sonic Inference Engine supports more than 400,000 models, giving developers faster and more reliable access to AI media generation.
NcodiN Secures €16M Seed Round to Overcome AI’s Copper Wall with World’s Smallest Laser
Paris-based NcodiN secures €16 million to scale its groundbreaking photonic interposers with the world's smallest laser, tackling the AI industry's critical memory bandwidth and energy limits.
Over 280,000 older households in UK eligible for Pension Credit aren’t claiming
New data reveals hundreds of thousands of pensioner households in Great Britain remain unclaimed for Pension Credit — worth thousands annually and unlocking extra winter‑heating help.
Humanoid (UK) Partners with QSS AI & Robotics to Advance Humanoid Robotics in Saudi Arabia
The collaboration will localize manufacturing, deploy robots across industries, and open a flagship robotics experience centre in Riyadh, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s role as a MENA tech leader.
European Commission hits Google with €2.95 Bn Antitrust fine; Trump warns of trade retaliation
The European Commission has fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominance in the adtech market by favouring its own services. Google plans to appeal, while U.S. President Donald Trump slammed the ruling as “unfair” and threatened trade retaliation under Section 301.
UK-based fintech startup Altery secures DFSA Licence to expand in the MENA region
London, United Kingdom-based fintech startup Altery Ltd has officially announced that its MENA-based subsidiary, Altery MENA Ltd.
Kumulus Water Raises $3.5 Mn to Redefine Clean Water Access with Off-Grid Tech in MENA and Europe
France-based Kumulus Water, the WaterTech startup transforming air into clean drinking water, has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding.
London-based NayaOne Enters Saudi Market with AstroLabs, Launching a Fully Saudi-Hosted Fintech Platform
London, United Kingdom-based NayaOne, a Vendor Delivery Infrastructure (VDI) platform is entering Saudi Arabia with support from AstroLabs.
Harry Potter Star Jessie Cave Launches OnlyFans Account with a Unique Twist
The London, United Kingdom-based actress, Jessie Cave, has launched an OnlyFans account with a unique twist, clarifying that her account is "not a sexual one,"
Sam Lake and Lucas Pope to Receive Top Honors at Game Developers Choice Awards 2025
Sam Lake, creative director of Remedy Entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Pioneer Award will be presented to Lucas Pope.