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Maxon Announces Free Tools and Mobile Expansion of ZBrush and Cinema 4D

Cinema 4D brings professional 3D workflows to iPad. The return of Autograph - now free for individual users. ZBrush expands to Windows on Arm. See it all at NAB 2026.

AI expansion drives up profits at bullish tech giant ASML

Dutch tech giant ASML, which makes cutting-edge machines to manufacture semiconductor chips, said Wednesday that rapidly expanding AI-related investments had pushed up net profits as it also hiked its sales forecast for 2026.

AI-driven chip shortage slowing efforts to get world online: GSMA

A memory chip crunch fuelled by the artificial intelligence boom is hindering efforts to bring more people online worldwide, the head of the GSMA telecoms industry association told AFP.

GTDC Highlights Distributors' Vital Role in Scaling AI Adoption and Digital Transformation

Industry leaders stress that digital platforms, support, and collaboration are essential to boost sales, engage channels, and respond to shifts in global trade, workforce shortages, and the rise of robotics and AI.Technology distribution is evolving as these "AI-first" partners emerge, developing and deploying original AI solutions that define a new era of applied AI.IT distributors help speed up cloud, AI, and emerging tech adoption by investing in advanced systems and services for vendors and solution providers.

GoodData Kicks Off 2026 with MCP Server Launch and Major Enterprise Wins

Financial services wins and three platform launches signal accelerating enterprise demand for agentic analytics.

Datavault AI and AgSensor Solutions Announce Consulting Partnership to Tokenize High-Value Agricultural Data Assets

Collaboration to Identify and Monetize Soil, Carbon, and Regenerative Agriculture Data for Global Exchange

Trump allows LGBTQ pride flag to fly again at Stonewall

The Trump administration has given the green light for the LGBTQ rainbow flag to once again fly above New York's Stonewall, a US national monument to the struggle for gay equality, a rights group that sued for its return said Monday.

Norwegian effectively cured of HIV after transplant from brother

A Norwegian man has been effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, doctors announced on Monday.

Datavault AI Announces Upcoming Listing of Meme Coin Portfolio and Institutional RWA Token Suite on the Biconomy Exchange

TRITON Token Currently Live and Trading on Biconomy

Artemis crew urges unity on 'lifeboat' Earth

Artemis II astronauts expressed awe on Saturday over their record-setting lunar flyby mission, urging unity on Earth after witnessing the planet's isolation like a "lifeboat" in space.

After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for Moon landings

With Artemis II successfully completing its historic lunar mission on Friday, NASA is banking on billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk for the next step: landing astronauts on the Moon.

Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories

From false claims that a historic lunar fly-by was staged in a movie studio to unfounded narratives that footage of the crew was AI-generated, the Artemis II mission has been clouded by a blizzard of misinformation.

'A perfect mission': Artemis II astronauts return to Earth

The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years.

Artemis II astronauts return to Earth, capping historic Moon mission

The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down as planned Friday off the California coast, capping the US space agency's successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years.

Top takeaways from the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts -- three Americans and one Canadian -- on the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

Artemis astronauts hours away from high-stakes re-entry

The Artemis II astronauts were preparing Friday for a high-stakes re-entry and splashdown, the final and perhaps most risky step of their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.

Parachutes: A vital part of Artemis II's trip home

As the Orion spacecraft hurtles home, friction caused by re-entry into Earth's atmosphere will drastically decrease its speed from a potential 25,000 miles per hour (40,000 kilometers per hour).

Artemis astronauts to shed light on space health risks

While the Artemis II astronauts have been protected from the icy vacuum of space on their journey, their bodies have nonetheless been left exposed to possibly high levels of radiation -- a danger of space travel that NASA is anxiously waiting to study.

Artemis astronauts gird for re-entry and splashdown

The Artemis II astronauts conducted a historic lunar flyby, gathered invaluable data and took in unprecedented Moon views, but one of the most crucial moments of their 10-day mission is still to come: Friday's splashdown.

Artemis crew's families enthralled by messages from space

A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar.

'Chills': Artemis astronauts say lunar flyby still washing over them

They took thousands of photographs and documented copious observations on their voyage around the Moon, but as they sped closer to home the Artemis astronauts said Wednesday they have barely started processing the extraordinary experience they shared.

Waiting for DeepSeek: new model to test China's AI ambitions

For weeks now, the global tech industry has been waiting for a major artificial intelligence launch from DeepSeek, seen as a benchmark for China's progress in the fast-moving field.

Maple syrup or nutella? PM Carney calls Canadian Artemis astronaut

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that "teamwork is willingness" during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.

Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet

After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.

Sadie Integrates with Tripleseat to Automate Private Event Lead Capture for Restaurants

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESS Newswire / April 9, 2026 / Sadie, the AI phone agent built for the hospitality industry, has integrated with Tripleseat, an event management platform used by more than 19,000 restaurants, hotels, and venues across North America. Through this integration, restaurants using Tripleseat can now have Sadie answer inbound private event calls around the clock, collect lead details through a natural conversation, and push a structured lead record directly into Tripleseat, ready for the event team to follow up.

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity.

'Screams of delight': Artemis crew flying home to thrilled NASA scientists

The Artemis II astronauts were jetting towards Earth and sharing their lunar flyby souvenirs Tuesday, delighting colleagues both at home and in space with captivating tales of their historic journey.

Latest Anthropic AI model finds cracks in software defenses

Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.

Artemis II crew basks in glow of lunar flyby en route to Earth

The Artemis II astronauts were jetting towards Earth and sharing their lunar flyby souvenirs Tuesday, delighting colleagues both at home and in space with tales of their historic journey.

Artemis and ISS astronauts share celestial call

The Artemis astronauts hurtling back home after circling the Moon have had regular communication with their team on Earth, but on Tuesday they got to chat with colleagues floating elsewhere in space.

Picasso's 'Guernica' at heart of battle in Spain over location

Pablo Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece "Guernica" is swept up in a conflict in Spain, where Basque leaders want the government in Madrid to move the painting to their region, whose 1937 bombing inspired it.

Artemis II crew snaps historic Earthset photo on way home

The Artemis II astronauts snapped a stunning shot of Earthset -- the moment when the Earth dips below the Moon's horizon -- on their long journey back home Tuesday after wrapping up a historic lunar flyby.

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