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Five things to know about Uganda

Uganda, where President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule with a seventh term on Thursday, has one of the world's youngest populations and is pinning its hopes on oil reserves to overcome poverty.

Trump embraces AI deepfakes in political messaging

From playing football in the Oval Office to sipping cocktails on a sun lounger in Gaza and attacking critics from a fighter jet, Donald Trump has become the first US president to deploy AI-generated imagery as a key tool of political communications.

GoodData Accelerates in Q4 with Product Innovation and Business Growth

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 15, 2026 / GoodData, a leading AI-native decision intelligence platform, today announced strong Q4 results driven by record product development velocity, the launch of its Intelligence Layer for trustworthy AI, and continued expansion across the financial services sector.

Astronauts set to leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

Four crewmembers aboard the International Space Station were set to depart Wednesday after a medical issue prompted their mission to be cut a month short -- a first for the orbiting laboratory.

What happens when fire ignites in space? 'A ball of flame'

When fire breaks out in the low-gravity, high-stakes conditions inside spacecraft or space stations, it behaves very differently than back here on Earth.

Hydrogen planes 'more for the 22nd century': France's Safran

Hydrogen-powered airplanes, touted by some as a way to slash carbon emissions from flying, are unlikely to prove a viable technology anytime soon, the head of French engine maker Safran said Wednesday.

Datavault AI Announces it has Developed Patented AI Rating Technology Launching Globally with Fintech.TV in Pilot Season

Introducing AI Content Detection, Real-Time Bias Meter and Breakthrough Interactive Polling Powered by ADIO®

Skymantics Announces Strategic Investment and Technology Partnership with Geo Orchestration AI to Advance Generative Risk Analytics

ZARAGOZA, ES / ACCESS Newswire / January 14, 2026 / Skymantics, a leading provider of AI-driven data analytics solutions, is announcing a strategic partnership with Geo Orchestration AI, a generative AI orchestration engine provider for the healthcare analytics sector. The partnership includes an equity investment by Skymantics' leadership and the appointment of Antonio Correas, Skymantics Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer, to Geo Orchestration AI's Board of Directors.

How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal

Elon Musk's company xAI has faced global backlash in recent days over sexualised "deepfake" images of women and children created by its Grok chatbot.

GA-ASI and USN Test Expanded Sonobuoy Dispensing System For MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R)

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Navy continue to expand the Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability of the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Flight test was performed on December 17 and featured Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) pods, more than previously tested, doubling the number of sonobuoys available.

Scientists reveal what drives homosexual behaviour in primates

Homosexual behaviour in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators or live in more complex societies, scientists said Monday.

Israel revokes French researcher's travel permit

A French historian has been banned from travelling to Israel after he criticised Israeli military operations in the besieged Gaza Strip, he said on Monday.

Datavault AI Announces Target to Expand its AI Driven Data Monetization Network to Over 100 Cities Across the Contiguous United States, Starting in the Second Half of 2026 with Corresponding 2027 Revenue Target

Datavault AI expects to have a fully operational network with over 100 nodes across 33 cities nationwide, generating revenue in the second half of 2026. Target revenue for this project is $400 to $500 million, thereby supporting the $200 million revenue guidance for 2026.With the full deployment of Datavault AI's nodes across 100+ cities throughout the United States, the 2027 revenue target is $2.0 to $3.0 billion for 2027.New York and Philadelphia edge network activation positions Datavault AI to potentially capture a significant share of the insurance and financial sectors, the healthcare industry, and enterprise opportunities.

Datavault AI Celebrates Successful Completion of Dream Bowl XIV, Pioneering Blockchain Innovation in Sports Entertainment

On January 10, 2026, a few dozen of NFL Alumni Greats (click here for a list of participating athletes) live-autographed 100 Footballs (click here to view the autographed NFL Alumni Footballs) and 500 Jerseys (click here to view the autographed NFL Alumni Jerseys);Starting on February 1, 2026, these special, one-time, live-autographed memorabilia items are to be given away by lottery to eligible holders of Dream Bowl Meme Coin I tokens and, following their distribution date (currently set for February 21, 2026), Dream Bowl Meme Coin II tokens and will be tradable on the upcoming International NIL Exchange;$25,000 E-Sports Scholarships Raised by Sponsors were Given to Dream Bowl Madden and Team E-Sports Champions; and70 Student Star Athletes Showcased their Talent to USFL, NFL and European League Scouts (click here to view the Special Dream Bowl XIV Participants' Jerseys).

Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian(R) RPA Through NSPA

NSPA Supports NATO Countries in the Acquisition and Sustainment of GA-ASI's Advanced Multi-Domain RPA

AI toys look for bright side after troubled start

Toy makers at the Consumer Electronics Show were adamant about being careful to ensure that their fun creations infused with generative artificial intelligence don't turn naughty.

Brew, smell, and serve: AI steals the show at CES 2026

AI took over CES 2026, powering coffee machines to brew the perfect espresso, a device to create your perfect scent, and ball-hitting tennis robots that make you forget it's human against machine.

'Palestine 36' director says film is about 'refusal to disappear'

The director of Oscar-shortlisted film "Palestine 36" said her big-budget production about a crucial but little-known Arab rebellion is a statement about Palestinians "refusal to disappear".

Grok limits AI image editing to paid users after nudes backlash

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has turned off its image creation feature for non-paying users following backlash over its use to create sexualized deepfakes of women and children.

Chinese AI unicorn MiniMax soars 109 percent in Hong Kong debut

Shares in Chinese AI startup MiniMax soared 109 percent as it went public in Hong Kong on Friday, raising US$619 million in a sign that strong investor demand is rewarding the country's rapidly developing sector.

AI gobbling up memory chips essential to gadget makers

As devices from toys to cars get smarter at the Consumer Electronics Show, gadget makers are grappling with a shortage of memory and storage needed for them to work.

PromiCell, Inc. presents during JP Morgan's 2026 Healthcare Conference

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 9, 2026 / PromiCell, Inc. (the "Company"), a clinical-stage cellular immunotherapy company uniquely positioned to advance potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients, today announced that the Company's Chief Medical Officer, John Lee, MD, Ph.D., will present interim results of the Company's lead asset PRO CAR - 201A, a STEAP1 directed CAR T cell that is currently in the clinic as a first-in-human phase 1 trial for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), at Biotech Showcase 2026 in San Francisco, California on Monday, January 12, 2025 at 11:15 am PST at the Franciscan D (Ballroom Level).

International Space Station crew to return early after astronaut medical issue

NASA crewmembers at the International Space Station will return to Earth within days after an astronaut suffered a health issue, the US space agency said Thursday, the first such medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history.

From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstream

Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active.

Study shows how fast kilos return after ending weight-loss drugs

When people stop taking the new generation of weight-loss drugs they pile back on the kilos four times faster than they would after ending diet and exercise regimes, new research found Thursday.

Datavault AI Expands IBM Collaboration to Deploy Enterprise-Grade AI at the Edge with Available Infrastructure's SanQtum AI Platform

Datavault AI will activate a secured multi-city edge AI network for real-time data tokenization, security, and monetization across New York and Philadelphia

Market Logic Announces Technology Partnership with Zappi to Accelerate Innovation with AI

BERLIN, DE / ACCESS Newswire / January 8, 2026 / Market Logic Software is excited to announce a technology partnership with Zappi designed to help leading brands develop, refine, and test new product concepts faster than ever before. United by a joint agentic AI framework, this collaboration brings together advanced AI capabilities from both companies, marking a pivotal shift in how organizations execute insights-driven innovation.

Lenovo unveils AI agent to bridge PCs, phones and wearables at CES

Lenovo, the world's top PC maker, unveiled its own AI assistant Tuesday at the CES tech show in Las Vegas, promising a tool that follows users seamlessly across laptops, smartphones and connected devices.

Nostalgia and new fans as Tamagotchi turns 30

Japan's Tamagotchi toys were a 1990s playground craze and the virtual pets that demand food and attention are still a hit among retro-loving Gen Z and nostalgic parents.

Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding

China's government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.

From music to mind reading: AI startups bet on earbuds

AI companies are on the hunt to design the ideal device to deliver AI's superpowers, and some new enterprises are convinced that headphones or earbuds are the way.

Datavault AI Announces Experiential Marketing Collaboration with New York’s Fifth Avenue Luxury Retailer Riflessi to Enable Sponsored Immersive 3D Digital Twins of Inventory with ADIO(R) and DVHOLO(TM)

Riflessi to Deploy Digital Twins of Luxury Fashion Lines of Brunello Cucinelli, Gucci, Tom Ford, Kiton and Tommy Hilfiger® among other Leading Brands with Interactive DVHOLO3D Holographic Display in New York's Fifth Avenue Fashion District

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