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Hackaday Links: January 18, 2026
Looking for a unique vacation spot? Have at least $10 million USD burning a hole in your pocket? If so, then you're just the sort of customer the rather suspiciously named “GRU Space” is looking for. They're currently taking…
Microsoft hiring energy strategists for Asian datacenters
Asia In Brief Microsoft is hiring senior managers to ensure its datacenters in Asia can access the energy they need. The software giant last week advertised for three “Senior Energy Program Managers” – two in Australia and…
Japan's nuclear watchdog flags security risks after misplacement of phone containing sensitive safety information
Japan's nuclear regulatory system faces unprecedented scrutiny after a devastating security breach involving classified information. A Nuclear Regulation Authority official's work smartphone disappeared during an overseas visit, containing highly…
Labour civil war explodes as rumoured conspirator exposed in latest row
Darren Jones is facing accusations of briefing A key ally of Keir Starmer has been accused of needlessly reigniting Labour's civil war as No.10 was slammed for the high number of U-turns. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the Prime Minister, was…
Top ICT tenders: Turnkey contractor sought for AARTO rollout
The search is on for a supplier for the design, development and operation of the National Road Traffic Offence Register, which must be connected to the National Traffic Information System. This week's round of opportunities from National Treasury's…
Experts brainstorm on banks' cash management in digital economy - The Nation Newspaper
Experts in banking operations and financial services regulators would this weekend examine the evolving role of cash in a rapidly digitising economy. At the Committee of Heads of Bank Operations (CHBO) in Nigeria's Annual Banking Operations…
King calls for stronger national security laws amid rising digital threats
KUALA LUMPUR: Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has urged the introduction of laws related to national security and foreign threats, saying that evolving criminal trends could undermine social harmony and open up floodgates to more scam cases in…
Why Companies Need a Chief Geopolitics Officer
On Jan. 6, 2021, as rioters stormed the United States Capitol, Mark Zuckerberg convened an emergency call with his closest advisors. On the line were Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's then COO; Joel Kaplan, former White House deputy chief of staff; and…
Building a Real-Time 'Watchtower': Implementing GPS Activity Monitoring in 2026
The definition of security services management has shifted from human-centric patrolling to developer-centric automation. In 2026, a 'security guard' is often an edge-computing device running a geofence-triggering script. If you are building the…
Human-in-the-loop has hit the wall. It's time for AI to oversee AI
For years, “human-in-the-loop” has provided the default reassurance when it comes to how artificial intelligence is governed. It sounds prudent. Responsible. Familiar. We've entered an agentic age where AI systems make millions of…
Ministers pull Hillsborough Law spy amendment after backlash
Ministers have pulled a Hillsborough Law amendment on the intelligence services amid a major backlash from bereaved families and MPs. Keir Starmer was facing a rebellion as the landmark bill - designed to prevent future state cover-ups and named…
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Why B2B visitors still abandon websites: The psychology behind form friction
This article was published in 2026 and references a historical event from 2010, included here for context and accuracy. Tension: B2B companies demand extensive visitor data to qualify leads, yet every additional form field triggers psychological…
Global 5G MCN Market to Grow at 12% CAGR Through 2030, says Dell'Oro Group
According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information on the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industries, the global 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) market 5-year forecast has…
Here's why Walmart still doesn't support Apple Pay
The year is 2026 and Walmart still doesn't accept Apple Pay at any of its stores in the United States. This makes it one of the last remaining major retailers to not support Apple's contactless payment platform. Here are a few reasons why Walmart…
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