Technology

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Big Tech and Platforms, and Emerging Technology.

  1. A funding allocation of £15 million is designated for zero-emission transport testing at Belfast Harbour, according to the Department for the Economy.

  2. A cyber incident impacted services in Neshoba County, with email and website disruptions reported, according to company updates.

  3. The experiment module launched on October 13, 2026, aboard SpaceX CRS-35 to investigate drug molecule binding in microgravity, according to reports.

  4. OpenAI's analysis reveals EU businesses increasingly adopt agentic AI, with active users of Codex and ChatGPT Work rising eightfold since May 2026.

  5. A strategy for modernizing UK medicines regulation by 2030 was published on 14 October 2026, according to the regulator's statement.

  6. A cyberattack began on 13 October 2026, targeting over 100 Azerbaijani state domains, disrupting government online resources, according to CERT.

  7. Bytes Technology Group plans to acquire CyberOne for £19.4 million, pending UK security clearance. Shares dropped about 5%, according to reports.

  8. CrowdStrike announced in a filing the acquisition of XM Cyber's IP for $600 million. The deal resulted in the layoff of about 250 employees.

  9. Meta introduced Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full on October 12, 2026. The models feature tiered access and pricing for users and developers.

  10. Regulators are increasing scrutiny on AI risks in banking. Compliance deadlines for cyber threats are set for October 2026, according to reports.