Posts by Susan Darwin
Munich 2026: A security conference where tech isn’t an afterthought
The 62nd Munich Security Conference opened on 13 February 2026 in Munich, Germany, and this year’s gathering feels different from past editions. For decades, Munich was about jets, troops, and treaties. Today, cyber and AI are no longer peripheral; they are part of the architecture of security itself. Cyber risks, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies…
Read MoreGisèle Pelicot felt overwhelmed and honoured by letter from Queen Camilla
The Queen’s note said Gisèle Pelicot’s courage had “created a powerful legacy that will change the narrative around shame, forever”. Source link
Read MorePolice activity under way near Nancy Guthrie’s home
A search has been carried out in Tuscon, Arizona, close to where the 84-year-old was abducted from nearly two weeks ago. Source link
Read More‘A lot of love, and a bit of luck’: 100 couples on the secret to a happy relationship
What exactly does it take to stay in love, and what’s the secret to a long and happy relationship? Source link
Read More3 research-backed improv tricks to help manage stress
Stress isn’t just an occasional visitor in our lives—it’s more the houseguest who never got the hint to leave. Between economic uncertainty, workplace upheaval, rounds of layoffs, and the delightful unpredictability of daily life (surprise traffic jams, anyone?), most of us are living in a near-constant state of low-grade panic. But here’s something most people…
Read MoreWhy Spotify’s developers haven’t written new code in more than a month
Spotify’s most senior engineers don’t type code anymore. In fact, they have not written a single line of code since December, co-CEO Gustav Söderström revealed during a recent earnings call. It’s not that they’ve stopped working. Instead, through a combination of Claude Code and Honk (a specialized internal system at Spotify), the company’s engineers can…
Read More41 popular hair extensions have toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health risks
The global market for hair extensions is booming and is projected to hit $14 billion in annual sales by 2028. What was once a niche luxury item for women is now widely available. However, a new study from the scientific research organization Silent Spring Institute says many hair extensions—including products made from human hair—contain dozens…
Read MoreStanhope AI raises $8M to build adaptive AI for robotics and defence
London-based deep tech startup Stanhope AI has closed a €6.7 million ($8 million) Seed funding round to advance what it calls a new class of adaptive artificial intelligence designed to power autonomous systems in the physical world. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Paladin Capital Group, Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund, UCL…
Read MoreAnthropic’s $30B raise is about more than money
Anthropic has just closed a $30 billion Series G funding round, pushing its valuation to $380 billion and catapulting it into the rarefied ranks of the most valuable private tech companies in the world. The financing was led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and investment firm Coatue, with backing from a long list of…
Read MoreThe people we left behind: Tech layoffs, AI hype, and a misplaced future
If you opened a tech newsletter or even the internet in early 2026 and thought you’d stepped into a dystopian screenplay, or you are the main character in one of Isaac Asimov’s writings, you wouldn’t be alone. Headlines trumpet layoffs, companies blame “AI transformation,” and somewhere in the background, billionaires cheer hot-off-the-press artificial intelligence strategies.…
Read MoreStop talking to AI, let them talk to each other: The A2A protocol
Have you ever asked Alexa to remind you to send a WhatsApp message at a determined hour? And then you just wonder, ‘Why can’t Alexa just send the message herself? Or the incredible frustration when you use an app to plan a trip, only to have to jump to your calendar/booking website/tour/bank account instead of…
Read MoreSwedish pet insurtech Lassie raises $75M Series C after hitting $100M ARR
Imagine the moment you bring a new dog or cat into your life. That mix of excitement and responsibility. Vet visits, vaccines, learning what food suits them, managing check-ups, and always wondering how to keep them healthy as they grow. Most pet insurance only steps in after a costly accident or illness. It doesn’t help…
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