A startup wants to modernize fragrance with new scent molecules

A young company is taking aim at a fragrance industry that has seen little meaningful change in decades, betting that new scent molecules could open a fresh chapter for perfumes and consumer products.
Scammers exploit internal Microsoft account to push spam links

A reported abuse of an internal Microsoft account is being used to send spam links, highlighting how trusted platforms can become powerful tools for phishing and inbox abuse.
Google spotlights new community investments in Missouri

Google is rolling out a new round of community investments in Missouri, putting the focus on local support programs, digital skills, and broader economic development.
Imperagen lands £5M to speed up enzyme engineering with AI and quantum models

The startup says its platform blends AI with quantum physics-based simulation to improve how enzymes are designed, a process with implications for drugs, chemicals, food and industrial biotech.
OpenAI model cracks a long-standing conjecture in discrete geometry

OpenAI says one of its models identified a counterexample that overturns a central conjecture in discrete geometry, a striking signal of how AI tools are moving deeper into frontier math.
Fujifilm’s Instax Wide 400 keeps instant photography simple — just bigger

The Instax Wide 400 doesn’t try to reinvent instant photography. It takes the familiar Instax formula, scales up the print size, and doubles down on easy, social shooting.
San Francisco Housing Is Running Hot Again — and Tech Is in the Middle of It

San Francisco’s housing market is snapping back with unusual force, and the city’s latest tech wave appears to be helping drive the pressure.
Yarbo says it will fix the robot mower flaws after a crash raised serious safety questions

A reported run-in with a Yarbo robot mower has pushed the company to promise changes aimed at both safety and security.
5 Google tools that can help lock down your accounts

Google is spotlighting five tools that can make everyday account security easier, including password checks, stronger sign-ins, and device protections.
Google marks Teacher Appreciation Week with stories about educators who changed lives

Google is using Teacher Appreciation Week to spotlight educators who left a lasting mark, turning a simple tribute into a broader reminder of why teachers still matter deeply in a digital-first era.