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A new tool called Datastory has been launched, combining AI-generated data storytelling with an open knowledge graph that users can freely explore and build on. The project, presented by its developer on a tech forum, aims to make complex datasets easier to interpret and share. Early reactions are limited but curious, with interest centering on how the open graph approach compares to proprietary analytics platforms.

Charter Space has raised $5 million to develop insurance products for the space industry, TechCrunch reports. The startup sits at the intersection of space and fintech, aiming to cover satellites and other space assets as commercial activity in orbit expands. The funding round is drawing attention as more private companies launch hardware into space and seek protection against costly failures.

Banana Pi has introduced the BPI-CM7, a new computer-on-module built around the Allwinner H618 chip and positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM5. Documentation is already available on the Banana Pi site, with support for Android and Linux. Makers in the single-board computing community are sharing the launch and comparing it to Raspberry Pi's module.