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Ubisoft is releasing Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition tomorrow on PC, consoles, and Ubisoft+. The compilation bundles the original 1995 platformer alongside several later versions, a brand‑new documentary, and an unreleased SNES prototype. New content is designed to preserve the franchise’s legacy while offering fresh material for longtime fans. The release coincides with Ubisoft’s push to enrich its subscription service and capitalize on retro gaming nostalgia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health announced a new performance‑review framework that links lower ratings to easier termination. The policy reclassifies a swath of federal staff into a category with reduced civil‑service protections,...
TikTok’s U.S. platform, now under new ownership, suffered early outages and a 150% surge in uninstalls, yet ad spend remained steady. Sensor Tower data shows ad costs fell roughly 36% while ROI climbed 60% year‑over‑year, according to Keen Decision Systems’...
Australia’s home battery market has surged past 210,000 installations, spurred by the federal Cheaper Home Batteries scheme. Tech entrepreneur Simon Hackett warns that most of these systems are locked to proprietary software, preventing third‑party control. The scheme only requires VPP‑readiness,...
The Export‑Import Bank of Thailand unveiled a 50‑billion‑baht working‑capital facility to shore up exporters’ liquidity amid heightened global volatility. President Charat Rattanaboonniti said the bank will also provide export and foreign‑exchange insurance while urging firms to hedge currency risk with...
Konami announced its new original JRPG, *Rev.Noir*, during Sony’s February 2026 State of Play, releasing only a teaser trailer. The footage introduces a world plagued by a phenomenon called lightfall and a protagonist, Asch, who appears to rewind time to...
Record gold prices + a weakening dollar don’t scream “risk-on.” They signal global capital reallocation and rising demand for insurance amid lingering policy uncertainty. Hedging behavior is increasing even as equities grind higher.
In this episode, Stratas Foods’ Joshua Tuinstra explains how cottonseed oil serves as a high‑performance, versatile cooking oil for foodservice operators. He highlights its high smoke point, natural antioxidant stability, and neutral flavor, which deliver consistent texture and taste across...
Science Applications International Corp (SAIC) is scaling back its pursuit of certain enterprise IT contracts, opting for a more selective approach that emphasizes higher‑margin, fixed‑price work on the civilian side. The CFO highlighted that defense agencies still prefer cost‑plus contracts,...
DraftKings' shares fell 13% after the company reported fourth‑quarter earnings and issued FY2026 revenue guidance that missed analysts' expectations. Revenue reached $2 billion, matching consensus, while earnings per share rose to $0.25 versus the $0.16 forecast. The 2026 sales outlook of...
The U.S. Army has extended its Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) II contract for a third time, adding $90.3 million and pushing the ordering period to August 2027. The original $248 million award to Optimal Solutions and Technologies in 2017 has grown...
TikTok has partnered with Fabulate to embed its Symphony generative‑AI suite into the influencer‑marketing platform, creating a unified workflow for brands and creators across APAC. The integration adds AI dubbing, video generation and licensed digital avatars directly into Fabulate’s SparQ 2.0...
Construction broke ground on The Chambray, a 125‑key boutique hotel in historic downtown Roswell, slated to open in summer 2027. Developed by DSM Real Estate Partners and Stafford Development, the property will be operated by Indigo Road Hospitality Group and...
Koei Tecmo surprised fans at the State of Play event by unveiling Dead or Alive 6: Last Round and confirming a new Dead or Alive title for the series’ 30th anniversary. Last Round is an enhanced PS5 version of the 2019...
Microsoft’s FY2026 Q2 earnings reveal a 9% YoY drop in total gaming revenue, with Xbox hardware sales plunging 32% due to lower console volumes. The filing attributes the broader gaming slowdown to a strong 2024 first‑party content year that inflated...
The EEOC and OPM released new technical assistance urging federal agencies not to apply a blanket denial of telework accommodations for employees with disabilities. The guidance stresses that telework decisions must be fact‑specific and comply with the Rehabilitation Act and...
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season with a $401.1 million luxury‑tax payroll, far outpacing any other franchise and intensifying fiscal disparities in MLB. Commissioner Rob Manfred noted the Dodgers’ compliance with the current CBA but warned their spending could dominate...
Natural‑gas spot prices surged as freezing temperatures drove heating demand, but the rally was tempered by broader market weakness. Midwest hub prices posted gains, yet they were insufficient to lift the overall bias, which slipped lower across most regions. Forecasts...
Trener Robotics unveiled the Acteris platform, a software layer that equips existing ABB, Universal Robots and FANUC machines with pre‑trained Physical AI skills. Backed by a $32 million Series A round, the company’s total funding now exceeds $38 million, enabling rapid market expansion...
The IRS and Treasury issued Notice 2026‑15 to clarify how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s new foreign‑entity restrictions apply to clean‑energy tax credits. The notice defines “prohibited foreign entity,” outlines a material‑assistance cost‑ratio calculation, and provides interim safe‑harbor tables for Sections 45Y, 48E and 45X. Taxpayers can...
Two major automation vendors, ABB and Schneider Electric’s Foxboro unit, announced distinct strategies for upgrading existing process control systems. ABB leverages its extensive installed base to offer a comprehensive modernization pathway, while Schneider emphasizes a modular, open architecture aimed at...
PQ Media’s latest forecast shows global advertising and marketing expenditures climbing almost 10% in 2026, reaching roughly $800 billion. The surge is anchored by high‑profile sports moments such as Lionel Messi’s campaigns and the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which...
The EPCORE NHL‑1 trial released three‑year data showing that epcoritamab (Epkinly) delivers deep, durable remissions in heavily pre‑treated large B‑cell lymphoma. Among patients who achieved a complete response, 53% remained progression‑free at the data cutoff, with a median CR duration...
A recent Chinese study finds surgery slightly more cost‑effective than radiotherapy for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Using a TreeAge Pro Markov model on 196 real‑world patients, surgery delivered longer median overall survival (41.3 vs 30.4 months) and higher quality‑adjusted life...
PlayStation’s State of Play event on February 2 kicks off at 2 p.m. PT and will run for over an hour, longer than typical streams. The broadcast is expected to reveal new details for the upcoming Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, a...
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan detailed the Golden Fleet initiative, which pairs AI, autonomous systems and distributed shipbuilding to accelerate fleet growth and modernize the maritime industrial base. Central to the plan is ShipOS, an AI‑driven connective platform that integrates...
On Thursday, United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket lifted off from Florida carrying the USSF‑87 payload to geosynchronous orbit, marking its second National Security Space Launch mission. The launch suffered a significant performance anomaly in one of its four solid rocket...
New South Wales awarded a 12 GWh long‑duration energy storage (LDES) tender exclusively to lithium‑ion battery systems, highlighting the technology’s cost advantage over pumped hydro. ASL’s technology‑agnostic methodology normalises asset lifespans, allowing batteries with 20‑year horizons to compete on a 50‑year...
The Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2025 Data Breach Report reveals a 79 % surge in U.S. data compromises, with 534 incidents targeting health‑care providers. Private‑practice physicians face precise, AI‑driven attacks that exploit patient records and vendor relationships. Transparency in breach notifications...
Spotify’s 2025 fiscal report shows the combined majors‑plus‑Merlin cohort regaining market share, rising to 72% of global music streams from 71% in 2024, ending a decade‑long decline that saw the group fall from 87% in 2017. The rebound coincides with...
The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) uses word‑frequency analysis to reveal a dramatic shift in priorities and tone compared with the 2018 and 2022 versions. Allies are mentioned 61 times, over half in a demanding or derogatory context, while President...
Škoda Auto has partnered with 3SS to launch Škoda Play, an in‑car entertainment service built on the 3Ready Automotive platform. The hub aggregates live‑stream and on‑demand video, news, educational and branded content, and offers a backend for content management and...
The Government Accountability Office reported that the FBI used its “assessment” authority to collect intelligence on more than 1,000 journalists, religious groups and public officials between 2018 and 2024. Assessments permit physical surveillance, grand‑jury subpoenas and human sources without a...
Princess Senses The Mangrove reopened on February 1 and Princess Grand Jamaica on March 1, restoring two all‑inclusive resorts on Jamaica’s North Coast after Hurricane Melissa. The adult‑only Mangrove offers 401 ocean‑view suites and 14 overwater villas, while the family‑friendly Grand Jamaica...
For my book Allergic, I went to Cincinnati Children's Hospital and talked to asthma experts that vehemently argued otherwise...with decades of data behind them. Young (and old) lungs especially need the cleanest air we can manage. This is one of the...
The axe is still swinging above CBS News. The Paramount Skydance unit is considering a fresh round of layoffs, according to three people familiar with the matter, and the cuts could total at least 15% of current staff... https://t.co/jKKuul7ixE via @variety
Comcast Advertising and Adara have unveiled a joint measurement platform that links Comcast’s premium video‑viewing data with Adara’s first‑party travel booking and revenue data. The solution provides advertisers with direct attribution of TV and streaming ads to actual traveler bookings,...
Earnings roundup: Neurocrine slumps, Alnylam battles skeptics and Ascendis eyes a competitor https://t.co/kU1ex80A24 by @realJacobBell $NBIX - 10% $ALNY - 4% $ASND - 2% $BBIO #biotech
Interesting situation for ULA. Not great to see after the previous issue that we thought was fixed.
The MTM Travel episode highlighted an eye‑popping Hyatt mattress rebate, introduced Bilt’s phased mobile checkout for dining and travel, and examined Southwest’s new tiered fare structure. Hosts also discussed the ongoing fight for overhead‑bin space on flights. The show underscored...
The next phase of growth requires unifying systems, consolidating vendors, and finally making AI deliver measurable results. We explore how with Benjamin Conant, Chief Product Officer at @alkamitech and Co-Founder of @Mantl_tech. Watch the full episode: https://t.co/Jamreeb077 https://t.co/pwP81bugEI
Senate Cmrc approved the SAT Streamlining bill after RM Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chr Ted Cruz (R-TX) reached agreement over "deemed granted" prvsn that originally meant FCC had 18 months to rule on a satellite appl or it wld be...
Germany’s Helsing and HENSOLDT have announced a joint effort to equip Helsing’s CA‑1 autonomous aircraft with AI‑driven combat capabilities. HENSOLDT will integrate its radar, optronics, self‑protection and electromagnetic warfare sensors through its Multi‑Domain Operations Core software. The AI‑pilot, named Centaur,...
Again I’ll say: Virtually anything is physically *possible* in the oil market. Far fewer things are economically viable, let alone profitable. This is a nonsense take.
Its a warning shot to people who think tariffs are going to secure reindustrialization. Is it sustainable? Industrial policy can't be on and off and work.
Scott Borchetta is departing HYBE America after five years as CEO of Big Machine Label Group, which HYBE acquired in a $1.05 billion deal in 2021. Borchetta, the founder of Big Machine Records, will continue to use the brand for independent...
That’s it. #EmeraldFennell’s book adaptation romance #WutheringHeights has 3.682 theatres locked in to play it this FRI at US #BoxOffice, beating #ItEndsWithUs’s 3.611 locations as the widest opening day for a female-leaning romance adaptation Post-Covid. https://t.co/DzfYZJNbnz
Vast just won its first private astronaut mission (PAM) to the ISS. Will be the 6th PAM. (Axiom's done 4 and got contract for the 5th last month.) https://t.co/wMfSkzsZTU NASA Admin Isaacman's own private astronaut missions, Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn, didn't visit...
NASA has selected Vast for a private astronaut mission to the ISS no earlier than mid-2027. This will be the sixth such private mission to the ISS but the first by a company other than Axiom Space. https://t.co/AXHjd7a0xH
Experts: Boom will never be able to finance building an airplane and an engine. Ironic reality: The engine is so profitable it finances the airplane. (In all fairness, neither experts nor I saw this coming.)
