Welsh Biotech Raises £7M for AI-Designed Antibodies

March 2026 — Cardiff, Wales — A Welsh biotechnology startup has secured £7 million in funding to advance the development of antibodies designed using artificial intelligence, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and improve treatment outcomes for a range of diseases. The company, focused on integrating AI with biotechnology, uses machine learning models to predict antibody … Read more

Pronto’s Valuation Hits $100M on $25M Raise for India’s Maid App

March 2026 — Bangalore, India — Pronto, an Indian home services platform focused on connecting households with professional domestic help, has raised $25 million in its latest funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to $100 million. The round underscores growing investor interest in technology-driven solutions for domestic and household services in India. A Growing Market … Read more

Facebook‑parent Meta Takes On ChatGPT and Google Gemini With Another AI Feature: All Details

March 2026 — Tech News — Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled a new artificial intelligence feature aimed at further challenging rival AI services such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The announcement marks Meta’s latest effort to advance its AI ecosystem across social media, messaging, and productivity … Read more

Google Primes Chrome for a Post-Quantum World

March 2026 — Tech & Cybersecurity News — Google is preparing its flagship web browser, Chrome, for the era of post-quantum computing, announcing updates aimed at safeguarding web traffic against next-generation quantum attacks. The move comes as researchers warn that powerful quantum computers could eventually compromise current encryption standards used across the internet. Strengthening Encryption … Read more

Is Europe’s AI Darling Mistral Becoming a Consultant?

March 2026 — Tech & AI News — Questions are mounting over whether Mistral AI, once hailed as Europe’s breakout artificial intelligence startup, is shifting its focus away from building cutting‑edge models toward offering consulting and customized solutions for enterprise clients. Founded with big ambitions to compete with U.S. and Chinese AI labs, Mistral quickly … Read more

NVIDIA, AMD Back Ayar Labs’ $500M Raise for Optical Tech Tackling AI Copper Bottlenecks

March 2026 — Silicon Valley — Ayar Labs has raised $500 million in a funding round led by NVIDIA Corporation and AMD to advance its innovative optical I/O technology aimed at solving bandwidth bottlenecks in AI hardware. The company’s photonics-based approach promises to accelerate data transfer between chips while reducing energy consumption, addressing one of … Read more

UK Businesses Issued Cyber Warning Amid Middle East Conflict

LONDON — March 2026 — UK businesses have been placed on heightened alert following a government cyber security warning linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Officials say companies across critical sectors should strengthen digital defenses amid concerns that geopolitical instability could trigger retaliatory cyber activity. The advisory was issued by the National Cyber … Read more

Bioplastics Research Spurs International Collaboration with Dongsung Chemical

March 2026 — Global Tech & Sustainability News — A new wave of bioplastics research is driving international collaboration as industry leaders and academic institutions work to accelerate the development of sustainable materials. At the center of this growing effort is Dongsung Chemical, which has announced expanded partnerships focused on next-generation biodegradable and bio-based plastics. … Read more

Nintendo Plans $1.9 Billion Share Sale and Buyback Move | Tech News

TOKYO — March 2026 — Nintendo Co., Ltd. is preparing a major financial restructuring move involving a large-scale share sale and a simultaneous stock buyback program valued at approximately $1.9 billion. The planned transaction centers on the sale of shares held by several long-standing institutional partners, including Japanese financial institutions and corporate stakeholders. The move … Read more

Apple Introduces the New MacBook Air With M5

CUPERTINO, Calif. — March 2026 — Apple Inc. has officially unveiled the new MacBook Air powered by its latest-generation M5 chip, delivering notable performance gains, expanded base storage, and enhanced AI capabilities. The update strengthens Apple’s most popular laptop line while maintaining its signature thin-and-light design. The new MacBook Air is available in both 13-inch … Read more