News•Mar 1, 2026
States Push Data Center Pauses to Buy Time to Gauge Impacts
Several U.S. states are introducing legislation to pause data‑center expansions that support artificial‑intelligence workloads. The measures aim to give regulators time to assess water and power consumption, grid impacts, and potential electricity cost increases for local communities. These pauses follow similar municipal actions and reflect growing scrutiny of AI infrastructure's environmental footprint. The bills vary in scope but share a common goal of delaying approvals pending stakeholder input.
By Engineering News-Record (ENR)
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
"All Lawful Use": Much More Than You Wanted To Know
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth designated AI firm Anthropic a supply‑chain risk after it refused to let the Department of War use its models for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hours later, OpenAI announced an agreement‑in‑principle to fill the gap,...
By Astral Codex Ten
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Current Hotel Promotions for March 2026
Hotel loyalty programs are rolling out a slate of March‑2026 promotions aimed at accelerating point earnings and elite status. Major chains such as IHG, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Choice are offering double or triple points, bonus elite nights, and stay‑based...
By Frequent Miler
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Zoomer Obsession With DVDs Is A Blueprint For Saving Gaming
The Los Angeles Times reports that DVD sales, once in freefall, have slowed their decline to 9% in 2025, with stores like Vidiots renting about 1,000 discs weekly. Gen Z’s renewed interest is driven by a desire for ad‑free, reliable ownership amid...
By Kotaku
Social•Mar 1, 2026
SOFI's Explosive Growth Undermined by Inflation Fears
$SOFI - Lending Revenue $267M ➡️ $1.85B - Tech Platform $0 ➡️ $450M - Financial Services $1M ➡️ $1.54B - Members 652K ➡️ 13.65M - Lending Originations $11.7B ➡️ $36.4B But sure, sell the stock because inflation is a bit higher, or you don't like the...
By Global Equity Briefing
News•Mar 1, 2026
I Unlocked a Hidden Windows 11 Power Plan, and It Improved My Favorite Game's Performance
A hidden "Ultimate Performance" power plan in Windows 11 can be unlocked with a simple powercfg command, disabling core parking and aggressive CPU idle states. The author benchmarked the plan against the default High Performance setting across several titles, noting only...
By XDA Developers
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Lease Incentives Impact Yield and Refinancing Strategy
Retail landlords: TI vs. Free Rent isn’t just negotiation — it’s balance sheet strategy. TI = upfront capital out. Free rent = delayed income. Both reduce effective yield. But they affect refinancing and liquidity differently. In today’s lending environment, structure matters more than optics. If you’re...
By Sumanjeet Singh
News•Mar 1, 2026
West Asia Tensions May Squeeze Margins in Energy-Intensive Sectors
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are prompting concerns about rising energy costs for Indian firms, especially those in energy‑intensive sectors. While the overall share of power and fuel expenses in corporate cost structures has softened to about 4.3% in...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
PS5, PS4 Releases for the Week of March 2 to March 8
Sony’s PlayStation Store lineup for March 2‑8, 2026 features 13 new PS5 titles, highlighted by Scott Pilgrim EX and Bungie’s Marathon. Scott Pilgrim EX continues the franchise with an original story set after the animated series. Marathon launches as an extraction‑shooter live‑service,...
By DualShockers
News•Mar 1, 2026
Ordonite Processor Event Guide in Borderlands 4
Gearbox’s Borderlands 4 introduces the Ordonite Processing event with the Legend of the Stone Demon DLC. After completing the DLC’s cave mission, players can trigger Ordonite Up events in three map zones—Fadefields, Carcadia Burn, and Terminus Range—by paying a 200 Eridium fee....
By DualShockers
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
D. C. Circuit Review: Reviewed – Two Run-Of the Mill Cases and a Blockbuster en Banc Hearing
The D.C. Circuit affirmed that the IRS may disclose a taxpayer’s address to ICE under 26 U.S.C. §6103(i)(2) and ruled the IRS‑DHS memorandum of understanding a non‑binding policy statement. In a separate opinion, the court held that the FAA must independently review...
By Notice & Comment (Yale Journal on Regulation)
News•Mar 1, 2026
Nintendo eShop File Size Round-Up for March 1st, 2026 (Pokémon Pokopia, Scott Pilgrim EX, Planet of Lana II & More)
Nintendo’s eShop update for March 1 2026 lists file sizes for both the upcoming Switch 2 and the current Switch. Flagship titles like Planet of Lana 2 launch at 29.2 GB on Switch 2, while Pokémon Pokopia occupies 10 GB. Legacy releases on the original Switch stay...
By GoNintendo
News•Mar 1, 2026
Iran Conflict Threatens India’s $4.5 Billion Electronics Exports to Gulf via UAE, Hormuz Route Disruptions
India’s electronics and tech exports to the Gulf, valued at $4.5 billion in FY26, face disruption as the Iran‑Israel conflict restricts airspace and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates, the second‑largest buyer, accounted for $4.1 billion of those shipments,...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Europe Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker After Four Years
Why are European countries just now standing up to Russia's oil revenue and shadow fleet after the war just crossed its 4 year anniversary? What has changed? Has the US done more to help Ukraine in the last year than...
By Quinn Thompson
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Shareholder Advisory Firms Disagree on Avio Bylaw Amendments
Proxy advisers are split on Avio’s proposed bylaw changes ahead of its March 3 extraordinary meeting. Glass Lewis recommends shareholders approve a board size reduction to nine directors, giving the controlling shareholder seven seats, while ISS advises voting against the amendments....
By European Spaceflight
News•Mar 1, 2026
Space Force Opens Secretive Space Tracking to Commercial Firms
The U.S. Space Force is increasingly relying on commercial data and artificial intelligence to track foreign satellites and assess threats to American spacecraft. The effort is coordinated through the Space Domain Awareness Tools, Applications and Processing (SDA TAP) Lab, which runs...
By SpaceNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
West Asia Conflict May Spike Dal Prices; Rice Exports to Iran at Risk
The ongoing West Asia conflict is expected to push global pulse prices higher, threatening a rise in dal costs for Indian households. India imports roughly 5‑6 million tonnes of pulses from Myanmar, Canada and Africa, leaving the domestic market vulnerable to...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Physician Free Speech Rights Under Fire: The DOJ Vs. Patient Education
The Department of Justice is appealing a ruling that blocked a subpoena targeting a queer‑owned clinic providing gender‑affirming care, arguing that the clinic’s patient‑education materials should be treated as drug labeling under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. By...
By KevinMD
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
How Will Paramount Buying Warner Bros Discovery Impact Disney+? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
The latest Disney+ Q&A tackled how Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery could shift the streaming hierarchy, examined new UK regulatory pressures, and addressed subscriber curiosity about adding live local channels. Host insights highlighted potential strategic pivots for Disney+, including...
By What’s On Disney Plus
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Retiring Owners Value Trust over Price in Exits
What retiring business owners actually want: • To know their staff will be looked after • To feel proud of who they sell to • A clean exit with no complications • Someone who "gets" their industry • Monthly payments that feel like a pension Notice...
By Josh Li
Podcast•Mar 1, 2026•52 min
1166: Building Equity Value in a Capital-Intensive World | Derek Doyle, CFO, C Spire
In this episode, CFO Derek Doyle discusses how capital discipline, not just network assets, drives equity value at C Spire, a privately held telecom and technology company. He draws on his background in public accounting, international CFO roles, and transformation...
By CFO THOUGHT LEADER
News•Mar 1, 2026
Is DELTA GOODREM the Safe Choice for EUROVISION 2026?
SBS has announced that Delta Goodrem will represent Australia at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, marking a shift back to a familiar pop star after recent experimental entries. Goodrem will perform her new arena‑ready single “Eclipse,” co‑written with...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 1, 2026
Pokémon Scarlet/Violet's Final Ranked Battle Season Announced
Pokémon Co. announced that the Ranked Battles mode for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will enter its final season on April 1, 2026, designated as Season 41. This season will be the last update, after which no new rankings, rewards, or content will be...
By GoNintendo
News•Mar 1, 2026
Here's some of the Most-Played Demos During Steam Next Fest - February 2026 Edition
Valve released a mid‑event snapshot of the most‑played demos during Steam Next Fest February 2026, highlighting titles such as Marathon, Burglin' Gnomes, Windrose, and Wanderburg. The list shows strong player engagement across a mix of indie and established franchises, with Marathon...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Mar 1, 2026
How Big Data Is Changes How We Buy and Sell Real Estate
Big data is reshaping real estate by giving developers, agents, and investors real‑time demographic, economic, and environmental insights. Over 80 % of agents now use AI‑driven tools, and predictive analytics enable precise scenario modeling for pricing, density, and amenities. The technology...
By SmartData Collective
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Critical Strait of Hormuz: Multiple Attacks Slash Transits
The @CMF_Bahrain Joint Maritime Information Center's has released their new advisory for the Strait of Hormuz as of 1 March 2026. The situation is deemed CRITICAL. They had three confirmed incidents in the past 24 hours: 1️⃣SKYLIGHT at anchor south of Hormuz, abandoned...
By Sal Mercogliano
News•Mar 1, 2026
New Balance Update Revealed for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, Virtua Fighter Open Championship 2026 Announced
Sega announced a new demo for Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage releasing March 26, 2026 across Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. The same day a balance patch will adjust the battle system and character stats, marking continued support nearly two decades after...
By EventHubs
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Press Release: EASA Warns Operators to Avoid Middle East Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) warning operators to avoid the entire airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf at all altitudes, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. The...
By Runway Girl Network
News•Mar 1, 2026
Why Compliance Failures Are Costing MedTech Manufacturers Millions
Compliance failures are now costing MedTech manufacturers millions, as regulators require deeper traceability, faster reporting, and unified post‑market oversight. Gaps in ERP and QMS integration lead to delayed approvals, recalls, and costly litigation, turning compliance into a direct revenue driver....
By ERP News
Social•Mar 1, 2026
OpenADMET Releases Massive CYP Assay Datasets for Community AI
OK. Here it is. Over the last year, the @OctantBio and OpenADMET team have been hard at work developing scalable, quantitative, data-rich, and low-cost methods for assessing CYP reactivity and inhibition. The interplay between building a data engine and building...
By Sri Kosuri
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Marathon's Gripping Pull: Surviving Two Runs Sparks Endless Play
Played three hours of Marathon last night, maybe only made it out alive in 2 runs. Woke up and wanted to play more. Which is an insane reaction to have that most players probably won't share. https://t.co/iSr82qzDdw
By Ethan Gach
News•Mar 1, 2026
Middle East Conflict Threatens UAE Polymer Export Port
The escalating Middle East conflict sparked a fire at Jabel Ali port, the UAE hub that moves roughly 65 % of GCC polymer exports and 33 % of regional petrochemical cargo. The blaze, caused by debris from an aerial interception, resulted in no...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Anonymous Objectors Ship Massive Battery to Regulator
Big battery sent to independent regulator by far-flung, anonymous objectors #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/ufCyhnE8bZ https://t.co/iFqExlpy6S
By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Social•Mar 1, 2026
CBA Flags AI‑generated Loan Fraud, Alerts Authorities
Leaving this here “It comes as CBA..grapples w/the onset of AI technologies. The bank in the midst of rolling out AI systems across its business banking, communications & fraud-detection operations. In March 2025, CBA invested in AI firm Anthropicto drive...
By Daniëlle DiMartino Booth
Blog•Mar 1, 2026
Marriott Global Bonus Points Posting & Bonus Elite Nights In July 2026!
Marriott Bonvoy launched a global promotion running Feb 25‑May 10, 2026, granting 2,500 bonus points for each qualifying stay and a bonus elite night credit for every brand visited. The elite night credits are posted up to six weeks after the promotion...
By LoyaltyLobby
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Latest Mobile & Wireless Insights in Roundup #171
Published Mobile & Wireless Roundup No. 171, covering my latest posts and news that caught my eye recently. If you find it useful, please like, comment or share. https://t.co/Bl1ZWA7UdD #3G4G5G #Telecoms #Mobile #Wireless #Newsletter #MWC26 #6G #5G #LTE #OpenRAN #AIRAN #Spectrum #Private5G...
By Zahid Ghadialy
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Leaders Balance Acceptance, Accountability, and Performance
#TimTalk - How do leaders balance acceptance with accountability and performance? with Mau Espinosa https://t.co/djlZ0UG9GW via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #Leadership #Culture #Motivation #Marketing #Success #Entrepreneur #Management https://t.co/t5Q67eQA37
By Tim Hughes
News•Mar 1, 2026
NITV Unites Sport Slate with WEDNESDAY NIGHT SPORT NIGHT
National Indigenous Television (NITV) is launching a new weekly banner called Wednesday Night Sport Night, consolidating its flagship sports shows into a single midweek block. The lineup begins March 4 with PBR 2026 at 8:30 pm, followed by the 10th season...
By TV Blackbox
Social•Mar 1, 2026
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Ted Sarandos to @Lucas_Shaw: "Once it was clear that we weren’t in the CNN business, it was a lot less interesting. He didn’t care that much more about our deal." https://t.co/0CAfEi37Ws
By Ben Mullin
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Erdoğan Blames Netanyahu for US‑Israeli Strikes, Calls Ceasefire
#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: President Erdoğan said Netanyahu’s “provocations” triggered the US–Israeli strikes on Iran. Erdoğan said that Israel is “poisoning the process,” and urged an immediate ceasefire to prevent a wider regional war. https://t.co/y2YtJLqeUy
By Steve Hanke
News•Mar 1, 2026
Osisko’s Gaspé Revamp Ties History to Copper’s Surge
Osisko Metals is spearheading the revival of Quebec’s historic Gaspé copper mine, the largest undeveloped copper resource east of the Mississippi. The company, which acquired the property from Glencore for $45 million, expects a resource update by March 31 and a preliminary...
By MINING.com
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Netflix Quit Warner Bid After Paramount's Final Offer
Ted Sarandos says Netflix knew it would pull out of the Warner Bros bidding as soon as it saw the final Paramount offer. We spent 40 minutes on Saturday discussing why Netflix didn’t match and what the Paramount deal means...
By Lucas Shaw
Social•Mar 1, 2026
B‑2 Bombers Target Iran’s Underground Missile Caves
B-2 Spirits Join Iran Air War, Pummel Underground Missile Caves The arrival of the B-2s marks a change in the air campaign and will put certain target sets at greater risk as the operation expands. https://t.co/K24rBVFjmR
By Tyler Rogoway
News•Mar 1, 2026
Aldi Confirmed as the Biggest Supporter of Scottish Farmers and Producers
Aldi has been confirmed as the leading UK retailer for Scottish produce according to the NFU Scotland 2025‑26 ShelfWatch report. The audit of 78 Scottish stores found Aldi sources an average of 65% of fresh Scottish items, far outpacing the...
By Retail Times (UK)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Kalshi Predicts 95% Chance Oil Hits $73+ Tomorrow
Kalshi prediction markets currently see a 95% likelihood that U.S. crude oil hits at least $73 per barrel or more tomorrow. U.S. crude closed at $67.02 per barrel on Friday https://t.co/CKqpj0YQcp
By S. Joseph Burns
Social•Mar 1, 2026
Switch 2's Hit Titles Were Outliers, Not Guarantees
There is an assumption that Mario Odyssey and Zelda Breath of the Wild-type hits are guaranteed for Switch 2, when their sales success and critical acclaim were arguably an outlier in Nintendo's recent history.
By Ethan Gach
News•Mar 1, 2026
Best Players for FC 26 Go Long Evolution
EA Sports' FIFA 26 introduces the free Go Long Evolution, allowing players to upgrade two goalkeeper items per evolution. The system imposes a max 86 overall rating, GK position, and excludes World Tour Silver Stars, while offering three upgrade tiers...
By Destructoid
News•Mar 1, 2026
Ouzo of Plomari Launches Nationwide in Marks & Spencer
Chimera Brand Development has secured a national listing for Ouzo of Plomari across 166 Marks & Spencer stores, marking the spirit’s UK retail debut just seven months after the distributor was appointed. The Greek‑heritage ouzo, Greece’s top‑selling anise spirit, will be positioned as...
By Retail Times (UK)
Social•Mar 1, 2026
US and Israel Intensify Strikes to Dismantle Iran's Security
American and Israeli forces are showing no sign of letting up in their attacks on Iranian targets. A complete liquidation of the country's security apparatus is the clear goal. Watch the full video analysis and access daily coverage of the Iran...
By Peter Zeihan
News•Mar 1, 2026
Sprott Invests $17M in American Eagle for 9.9% Stake
Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott has invested C$23 million (≈ $16.8 million) for a 9.9 % equity stake in British Columbia‑focused junior American Eagle Gold. The deal, executed at C$1.20 per share, pushes the company's market capitalization to roughly C$163 million and brings its cash balance...
By MINING.com