Built-Environment Tech: Service Works Global has launched Geminus, a “single source of truth” platform that pulls together building data from floorplans, BIM, CAFM/CMMS systems, IoT sensors and energy platforms, using 2D/3D visualisation and AI analytics to help facilities teams make faster operational decisions. Defence Industry: Kongsberg Australia says it has exported NSM Coastal Defence System C2 command-and-control consoles to Europe, with Australian-made components built into the consoles at its Mawson Lakes facility. Health Tech Research: Peter MacCallum Cancer Center researchers built a clinician-verified digital tool to flag immune-related colitis in immunotherapy patients using electronic medical records, aiming to speed up detection and improve treatment tailoring. Climate & Plant Science: ANU researchers report a mechanism plants use to keep photosynthesis stable under heat and dry air, pointing to internal “mesophyll conductance” as a key lever for better crop modelling. Online Safety Policy: The UK is moving toward an under-16 social media ban, but experts warn blanket bans could push teens toward riskier corners online; Australia’s earlier under-16 restrictions are now part of the comparison. Payments Tech: Visa has rolled out Click to Pay for eligible Revolut Visa cardholders across Europe, reducing checkout friction by using tokenised credentials instead of repeated card entry.