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Jan 9, 2026 | Updated Jan 9, 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS:— Solana launched in 2020 as a solution to the Blockchain Trilemma, using a unique mechanism called Proof of History to help achieve high throughput and low-latency transactions.— The network has shown considerable resilience through rapid ecosystem growth, technical roadblocks, and high-profile periods of network outages.— Five years after its mainnet launch, Solana has emerged as one of the most-used blockchains, with millions of monthly active users and adoption by global financial institutions and payment giants like Visa and Western Union. The history of blockchain technology is often a story of…

One of the challenges facing cloud and digital infrastructure is the widening gap between committed data centre capacity and infrastructure that actually reaches construction or completion. Enterprises that depend on cloud services, colocation providers or use hybrid infrastructure will see the issue’s implications for cost, resilience, deployment timelines, and strategic planning.That’s according to a paper from DC Byte, titled “Top Five Trends for the Data Centre Industry in 2026“.Despite strong demand for capacity worldwide, capital remains readily available in both established and emerging markets. However, the ability to convert announced or committed projects to operational infrastructure is becoming uncertain. Power…

The Annual Program Recognizes Prestigious Internet-of-Things Innovators Around the GlobeOAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chamberlain Group (CG), a Blackstone portfolio company and a global leader in intelligent access and monitoring solutions, today announced that it has once again been selected as winner of the “Overall Consumer IoT Platform of the Year” award in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the most innovative companies in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today. Chamberlain Group’s myQ Named “Overall Consumer IoT Platform of the Year” in 10th Annual IoT…

On 8 January 2026, GreyOrange and Zebra Technologies announced a partnership that combines Zebra’s SmartLens overhead RFID system with GreyOrange’s gStore platform to deliver near-real-time, item-level inventory visibility and automated in-store tasking for retailers. An early rollout at a national fashion retailer reportedly achieved on-shelf availability of up to 98%, highlighting how the solution could reduce manual counts, cut order cancellations, and boost store labor efficiency while integrating with retailers’ existing RFID infrastructure. Next, we’ll examine how this push into real-time, automated store execution could influence Zebra’s long-term automation-focused investment narrative. The end of cancer? These 29 emerging AI stocks…

The deluge of images of partly clothed women – stripped by the Grok AI tool – on Elon Musk’s X has raised further questions over regulation of the technology. Is it legal to produce these images without the subject’s consent? Should they be taken off X?In the UK alone there is some doubt over the answers to these queries. Social media regulation is a nascent area, let alone trying to control the deployment of artificial intelligence. There are laws in place to tackle the problem, such as the Online Safety Act, but the government has yet to introduce additional measures…

As our Crystal Ball series continues, it’s time to drill down into specific sectors.  Term Sheet readers, generally speaking, are an optimistic bunch. But there’s a lot of concern about whether we’re prepared to meet growing cybersecurity risks, with one reader predicting that even Fortune 500 CEOs will be in the crosshairs as high-stakes breaches materialize.  AI, of course, is at the center of these escalating cybersecurity risks, and at the changes that are happening in industries like robotics and healthcare. But some industries, like fintech and crypto, have created their own waves of transformation and possibility.  Without further ado…

As financial pressures mount across higher education, researchers are turning to machine learning to better predict which colleges are at risk of closing.In recent work, higher education researchers collaborated with the Federal Reserve to develop a predictive model that combines hundreds of institutional characteristics to estimate the likelihood a college might close. The model outperforms financial monitoring systems currently used by the federal government, offering a more nuanced understanding of financial distress in higher ed.WHY COLLEGES CLOSECollege closures remain relatively uncommon, but financial distress is more widespread. Small institutions, particularly those that rely heavily on tuition revenue, have little margin…

Proximie’s CTO explains how his firm innovates efficiently without cutting corners. By Richard Carter, Proximie Proximie Chief Technology Officer Richard Carter [Photo courtesy of Proximie]Innovation in healthcare often has a reputation of being slow, weighed down by safety requirements and complex regulation. Those safeguards are essential, but they can also lead to a sense that speed and rigor cannot coexist. In reality, this view fails to recognize that the tools we use to test new ideas can often take us much further than we expect. With the right engineering discipline, they can shorten the journey from prototype to product without…

Addison-based cybersecurity innovator Amera IoT has announced what it calls “a major breakthrough in quantum-proof encryption” with the launch of AmeraKey Encryption. The patented technology is designed to secure digital communications against both current and future computing threats, including quantum computing, the company said. CTO Tony Valentino As Dallas Innovates noted in July, Amera IoT has been racking up patents for its tech since its founding in February 2020. The company says AmeraKey Encryption is protected by “14 issued and granted U.S. patents” covering quantum-proof key generation, transmission-free encryption, entropy creation, and one-time-pad–based secure communications.  A key difference in AmeraKey’s…

Richtech Robotics Inc.’s stocks have been trading up by 13.3 percent, buoyed by reports of major industry advancements. Key Takeaways Dex, powered by NVIDIA’s Jetson Thor, is designed to operate in dynamic situations and perform complex tasks. With advanced AI and real-world data, Dex aims to enhance operations in commercial and industrial sectors. The introduction of Dex underscores commitment to innovation and operational efficiency. Live Update At 12:14:12 EST: On Thursday, January 08, 2026 Richtech Robotics Inc. stock [NASDAQ: RR] is trending up by 13.3%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the…