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• [New] Two more cable systems will extend westwards to Africa and Asia, to deepen the resilience of Indian Ocean internet infrastructure. gCaptain
• [New] Not all clinical studies involving digital health technology will require FDA review: only clinical investigations of significant risk devices require FDA approval of an IDE application. JD Supra
• [New] As blockchain systems mature, they could deliver the very things Canada's big banks have struggled to provide: affordability, accessibility and autonomy. Money.ca
• [New] The threat to American space systems is not simply anti-satellite weapons, but also jamming and cyber attacks. Moon Daily
• [New] As the world's reliance on satellites intensifies, so too does the risk of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting space-based systems and critical infrastructure, with almost 240 cyber hacks targeting the space sector in the past two years. Home
• [New] The new CBTC technology will roll out for BART mainline deployment in eight geographical phases, with the ability to run 28 trains per hour in each direction through the Transbay Tube in 2030 and up to 30 trains in 2032. Progressive Railroading
• [New] The introduction of air taxis will play a critical role in improving the sustainability of urban transportation systems worldwide, reducing reliance on traditional vehicles, and contributing to cleaner, more efficient urban environments. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The significant disruptions observed in maritime logistics can be partially mitigated by investing in advanced infrastructure and technology that increase the resilience of global shipping networks. Sunday Independent
• [New] With the advent of air taxis, Saudi Arabia will be able to showcase itself as a leader in urban air mobility, setting an example for other countries looking to implement similar technologies. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Agreements with foreign nuclear powers could help the U.K. advance the development of innovative new technologies. oilprice.com
• [New] The United Kingdom has big plans for its nuclear sector, with the construction of two conventional nuclear plants underway and plans to develop small modular reactor (SMR) technology. oilprice.com
• [New] The projects launching and completing over 2026 will demonstrate whether smart city technologies can deliver on their promises of improved efficiency, sustainability, and quality of life. / USA CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] Every residence will feature Wi-Fi, voice and app controls, emergency calling features, smart speakers, room-to-room intercom systems, emergency lighting, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and smart thermostats-making it one of the most comprehensive smart living developments in American history. CCE l ONLINE NEWS
• [New] As long as going green requires buying and integrating Chinese technologies into critical infrastructure, environmental policymakers will be wagering decarbonization's success on some of the world's highest stakes geopolitical bets. Heatmap News
• [New] As Central Europe navigates the transition towards more resilient and sustainable energy systems, shared experiences and cross-border collaboration will be crucial in unlocking both traditional and renewable energy potentials. CEENERGYNEWS
• [New] In that world, Qualcomm's years of experience in efficient chip design, edge computing, and connectivity could be an advantage rather than a weakness. investing.com
• [New] As militaries worldwide accelerate efforts to harness the potential of unmanned systems, the Best Drone Warfighter Competition underscores the critical role of adaptability, interoperability, and continuous innovation in shaping the future of defence. eplaneai
• [New] An advanced new satellite-based digital communications backbone for future warfare will be critical to keeping the U.S. military on the bleeding edge of technology in the 21st century. The Washington Times
• [New] The year 2025 witnessed an unprecedented surge in the exploitation of high-severity and zero-day vulnerabilities, many of which affected technologies deeply embedded across Indian enterprises. ET Edge Insights
• [New] US government agencies will see the first-ever genAI and high-performance computing purpose-built infrastructure, in the form of 1.3 gigawatts in compute capacity from a promised 10-year, $50 billion investment. Forrester
• The UK will join a Norwegian programme to develop motherships for uncrewed mine hunting and undersea warfare systems. Space War
• Top AI security risks in 2025 include adversarial inputs that mislead systems into leaking data or making erroneous decisions. WebProNews

Last updated: 15 December 2025