Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Tesla to Improve One of Its Best Features, Coding Shows
Tesla is set to roll out a software update (2026.2.xxx) that upgrades its Matrix Headlights with two‑stage pixel dimming and enhanced detection of highly reflective objects such as road signs. The new code will allow the system to dim individual LEDs more precisely, reducing glare for oncoming drivers while maintaining optimal illumination for the Tesla driver. Because the upgrade is delivered over‑the‑air, owners of current models with Matrix headlights will receive the improvement without any physical modifications. The change also addresses lingering complaints about glare and inconsistent high‑beam behavior.
By Teslarati
News•Feb 24, 2026
Marvel’s Wolverine Launches September 15
Marvel’s Wolverine, an original action‑adventure starring Logan, is set to launch on September 15, 2026 exclusively for PlayStation 5. The title is developed by Insomniac Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Marvel’s Spider‑Man series, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment in...
By Gematsu
News•Feb 24, 2026
Rheinmetall Debuts Combat Helmet, Body Armour at Enforce Tac 2026
Rheinmetall unveiled a lighter combat helmet and a modular body‑armour system at Enforce Tac 2026 in Nuremberg. The helmet, built from a high‑performance polyethylene composite, retains existing ballistic protection while reducing weight and adding flexible straps and rail mounts for accessories. The...
By Army Technology
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Does Section 230 Immunize Twitter's Knowing Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials?
A petition for Supreme Court review challenges the Ninth Circuit’s ruling that Section 230 shields Twitter from civil penalties despite its knowing possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The petition argues that the Good Samaritan immunity in 47 U.S.C. §230(c)...
By The Volokh Conspiracy
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Unity HDRP Is Dead
Unity announced a strategic shift in its graphics architecture, deprecating the Built‑in Render Pipeline in Unity 6.5 and effectively ending active development of the High Definition Render Pipeline (HDRP). The company will concentrate on the Universal Render Pipeline (URP), promising faster...
By Game From Scratch
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Thermogeneration by White Fat Could Be Used to Treat Obesity
Researchers at Cornell uncovered a previously unknown thermogenic pathway in white adipocytes, where free fatty acids induce proton leakage through the mitochondrial ADP/ATP carrier (AAC). This AAC‑mediated uncoupling mirrors brown‑fat heat production without involving UCP1. In mouse models, enhancing intracellular...
By SENS Research Foundation – The SENSible Blog
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Rate Parity in 2026: What Hotels Need to Know
Rate parity once mandated identical public rates on hotel websites and OTAs, reinforced by contract clauses. Over the past decade, European antitrust rulings have eroded those clauses, allowing OTAs to offer layered discounts and price‑matching guarantees. As a result, uniform...
By Revenue Hub
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
APA Vacatur and the Complete-Relief Principle
The Supreme Court’s decision in *Trump v. CASA, Inc.* clarifies that the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) does not categorically ban vacatur, but permits it when it is the only way to provide complete relief, especially for unregulated third parties. Justice...
By Notice & Comment (Yale Journal on Regulation)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Vestas Secures Mega Order: Vestas Receives 1.38-GW Offshore Order From RWE for UK Offshore Major Project Vanguard West - Share...
Vestas has secured a firm 1.38‑GW offshore wind order from RWE for the Vanguard West project in the UK, encompassing 92 V236‑15 MW turbines. The deal includes supply, transport, commissioning, a five‑year service agreement and subsequent long‑term O&M contract. The project,...
By Renewable Energy Industry
News•Feb 24, 2026
Global Defense Modernization Drives Major Awards for BlackSky and Redwire
Global defense spending surges, prompting nations to seek sovereign, AI‑enabled space capabilities. BlackSky reported more than $60 million in new contracts, highlighted by an eight‑figure deal for a Gen‑3 ISR satellite that delivers 35 cm imagery and onboard AI analytics. Redwire entered...
By SatNews
News•Feb 24, 2026
Bruin Hires Managing Director to Focus on Fan, Media Opportunities
Bruin Capital announced the hiring of Adam Hasiba as its first Managing Director, tasking him with expanding the firm’s sports, media and fan‑engagement platform. Hasiba leaves consumer‑focused private‑equity giant L Catterton after more than a decade, bringing deep experience scaling media‑centric...
By Sportico
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
US Insurers Remain Optimistic on Investment Conditions for 2026: Conning
U.S. insurers remain optimistic about 2026 investment conditions, with 76% of survey respondents seeing improving opportunities despite expectations of higher inflation, tighter liquidity and lower Fed rates. The optimism is driven by higher yields on high‑quality fixed‑income securities and attractive...
By Reinsurance News
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
2026 Trends Vital to Compete and Accelerate Growth in a New Era of Insurance
The article outlines eight transformative trends reshaping the insurance sector in 2026, from AI‑native core platforms and human‑centric AI to the expanding Silver Economy and fast‑growing specialty products such as parametric insurance. Majesco positions its cloud‑native, AI‑driven SaaS suite as...
By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Guidance: Leek and Upper Hulme Firing Times
The Ministry of Defence has designated the Leek Upper Hulme training range’s ‘closed impact area’ as off‑limits due to unexploded ordnance. The zone is bounded by the A53, Dry Stones, Morridge, South Swainsmoor and North Swainsmoor and is fully fenced and...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Altais Cuts Prior Authorization Review Time by 45% and Reduces Manual Errors by 54% with Autonomize AI
Altais Health Solutions and Autonomize AI announced a clinician‑led partnership that leverages AI to automate prior‑authorization workflows. The deployment cut case‑review time by 45% and reduced manual errors by 54%, while half of routine requests now process automatically. Clinicians still...
By Digital Health Global
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Sudden Return of Summary Reversals
The Supreme Court has revived its use of summary reversals, issuing unsigned decisions without briefing or oral argument. After a lull from 2021‑2024, four such reversals have been issued this term, surpassing the total of the prior three terms. The...
By SCOTUSblog
News•Feb 24, 2026
3 Lessons Learned From Developing a Novel Neurotechnology Device
QuantalX Neuroscience’s Delphi‑MD, a hybrid TMS‑EEG platform powered by AI, received FDA de novo classification in November 2025 and entered commercial launch in February 2026. The device delivers real‑time, age‑adjusted brain‑function assessments by comparing patient data to a cleared normative database. CEO Dr....
By Medical Design & Outsourcing
News•Feb 24, 2026
Bank Holdings of Residential MBS Seesaw Down in 4Q
Bank holdings of residential mortgage‑backed securities (MBS) fell sharply in the fourth quarter, registering a net outflow of roughly $12.4 billion, the lowest level since early 2021. The decline was uneven, with large banks cutting positions more aggressively than regional lenders,...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 24, 2026
Valve’s Deadlock Is Already as Popular as Overwatch – Before Launch
Valve’s upcoming hero‑shooter *Deadlock* has reached a peak of 171,490 concurrent players, matching the active user count of Blizzard’s *Overwatch 2* despite being in a closed, invite‑only test. The game, still in a placeholder state with grey‑box maps, is attracting massive attention...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
Motiva Announces US Group II Base Oil Posting Decrease
Motiva announced a $0.50 per US‑gallon reduction to its Group II, II+ and III base‑oil postings, effective 1 March. The cut could translate into contract price declines of 10‑15¢/USG for parties linked to Motiva’s postings or to basket indices, while blenders with...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 24, 2026
Strong Demand for GSE-Eligible Loans in Non-Agency MBS
Investors are showing strong appetite for GSE‑eligible loans embedded in non‑agency mortgage‑backed securities, tightening spreads and lifting prices across the segment. The surge reflects limited agency supply and the premium investors assign to loans that meet Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac eligibility...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 24, 2026
Share of Complaints to CFPB Receiving Relief Drops
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported a sharp decline in the share of consumer complaints that receive relief, dropping to 38% in the most recent quarter. Complaint filings rose 12% year‑over‑year, driven largely by mortgage‑related issues. Mortgage lenders now account...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
News•Feb 24, 2026
Morningstar DBRS Changes Trend on BBVA's Long-Term Credit Ratings to Positive From Stable, Confirms Long-Term Issuer Rating at A (High)
Morningstar DBRS confirmed BBVA's long‑term issuer rating at A (high) and short‑term rating at R‑1 (middle), while shifting the trend on all long‑term ratings from Stable to Positive. The agency cited the bank’s resilient earnings, boosted by higher interest rates...
By DBRS Morningstar – Research/News
News•Feb 24, 2026
DD Free Dish E-Auction Revenue Dips to Rs 642 Crore as Slot Sales Fall
Prasar Bharati’s DD Free Dish completed its 8th e‑auction, collecting Rs 642 crore for FY26‑27, down from Rs 780 crore the prior year. Only 55 MPEG‑2 slots were sold, compared with 61 previously, reflecting a slimmer inventory and a revamped auction framework. The new...
By IndianTelevision.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
G6 Hospitality Announces Partnership With Protect24.ai to Enhance Safety Intelligence
G6 Hospitality, the parent of Motel 6 and Studio 6, announced a strategic partnership with security‑intelligence firm Protect24.ai. The AI‑driven platform will be rolled out across more than 1,500 U.S. and Canadian locations to flag suspicious foot‑traffic, illegal escort operations, repeat high‑risk...
By Lodging Magazine
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•37 min
Andy Yeoman: When AI Rewrites Risk Transfer | TRP #162
In this episode, Andy Yeoman of Concierus walks hosts Jared and Ben through the evolution of InsurTech, from early marine analytics to the current AI‑driven platform that delivers both speed and certainty in underwriting. He stresses that technology must be...
By The Reinsurance Podcast
News•Feb 24, 2026
Antenna: New U.S. SVOD Subscribers Fell 33% in 2025
U.S. subscription video‑on‑demand (SVOD) growth stalled in 2025, with new subscriber additions dropping 33% to 18 million versus 27 million in 2024, according to Antenna data. Quarterly growth slowed to 7% in Q4, down from 12% a year earlier. Netflix remained the...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Short Takes: Home Prices Tick Up / Chase Offering Rate Discount / Bed Bath & Beyond Getting Into Mortgages /...
Home prices edged higher in the latest quarter, while Chase announced a modest rate discount to spur loan demand. Retail giant Bed Bath & Beyond entered the mortgage origination space, signaling non‑traditional players’ interest in housing finance. Bayview Capital began stocking GSE‑eligible loans...
By Inside Mortgage Finance
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development
The Blavatnik School of Government at Oxford, in partnership with the Natural Resource Governance Institute, has launched a five‑day executive programme titled “Managing Mining, Oil and Gas for National Development.” Applications open on 2 March 2026, targeting senior leaders from government, industry,...
By NRGI – Transition Minerals series (Insights)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 Fan Ensures Alfira And Quil Survive If You Play As The Dark Urge
Fans of Baldur’s Gate 3 can now play the Dark Urge origin without the mandatory murder of the bards Alfira and Quil, thanks to a community‑made mod. The mod, titled “Dark Urge – A Dream of Murder,” converts the night‑time killing...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 24, 2026
The European Central Bank’s Next President May Decide the Fate of the Digital Euro
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted the digital euro as a core part of her legacy, noting its progress from research to a live policy effort. The project is now in a "preparation phase" with technical design and pilot...
By Atlantic Council – All Content
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Market Shift Reshaping Legal AI: Here’s What Comes Next
Clio highlights how consumer‑facing AI, like Claude’s legal plugin, can lower barriers to legal information for the 70% of people who never see a lawyer. At the same time, the firm warns that generic foundation models lack the verified, jurisdiction‑specific...
By Legal Tech Daily
News•Feb 24, 2026
Chili’s Returns to Race Track with ‘Ride the ‘Dente’ Car Design
Chili’s Grill & Bar is back on the race track at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas, debuting a refreshed “Ride the ‘Dente” livery on Spire Motorsports’ No. 77 Chevrolet ZL1 driven by Carson Hocevar. The campaign highlights the brand’s flagship ‘Dente...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
Guidance: Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) Firing Times
Since its first publication in November 2017, the Ministry of Defence’s Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) website has maintained a rolling log of monthly firing times. The most recent update on 24 February 2026 added the March 2026 schedule, continuing a pattern of...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Higher Landlord Costs Raise Rents, Hurting Families
Crazy how both parties are racing to be more anti-science than the other one on housing policy. It ain't complicated: If you drive up the cost of managing rental homes, you drive up the costs for renters -- exacerbating challenges for...
By Jay Parsons
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Rakuten: Earn 10x on Various Travel Sites 2/24/26 only (IHG, Expedia, Sixt, Hertz, & More)
Rakuten is offering a one‑day promotion that grants up to 10× points—or a 10 % cash‑back—on bookings through major travel sites such as IHG, Expedia, Hotels.com, Sixt, and Hertz. The deal expires on February 24, 2026, and runs alongside TopCashback’s Travel Week Super...
By Frequent Miler
Podcast•Feb 24, 2026•9 min
The Sales Tax “Nexus” Trap Most Brands Miss
In this episode, Richard interviews Ryan Pinkham, VP of Go‑to‑Market at TaxCloud, about the complexities of sales‑tax compliance for growing e‑commerce brands. They explain why sales tax is far from simple—50 states, multiple jurisdictions, and ever‑changing rules can lead to...
By Ecommerce Playbook: Numbers, Struggles & Growth
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Health Insurance: So Complex Even a Quiz Stumps You
We have a new quiz on how health insurance works. But, it's really a statement about how utterly complex health insurance is in the U.S. https://www.kff.org/private-insurance/quiz-how-well-do-you-understand-your-health-insurance/
By Larry Levitt
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Novo Slashes GLP‑1 Prices; Palvella Spikes on Data
Novo to cut GLP-1 drug prices; Palvella soars on study data https://t.co/UAs4IETgPX $NVO $PVLA+ 32% $GOSS $VNDA $PFE #biotech
By Ben Fidler
Social•Feb 24, 2026
AI Accelerates Threat Groups' Attack Speed
Threat groups move at record speeds, as AI helps scale attacks | Cybersecurity Dive https://t.co/frfbUAXzlI
By Chuck Brooks
News•Feb 24, 2026
Generic Drugs Program Monthly and Quarterly Activities Report
The FDA’s Generic Drugs Program reported 217 approvals for FY‑2026, including 23 first‑time generics and 45 first‑cycle approvals. Tentative approvals reached 89, while complete responses rose to 402, reflecting a busy review pipeline. Prior Approval Supplements (PAS) saw 532 approvals,...
By FDA
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Bruin Capital Appoints MD to Target Fan and Media Opportunities
NEWS: Bruin Capital Hires Managing Director to Focus on Fan, Media Opportunities 👇https://t.co/PF2Kr0t9a4 via @sportico @LuisaRBeltran
By Scott Soshnick
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Evolving Nature of Direct Secondaries Valuations
Direct secondaries are emerging as a leading exit strategy for private‑equity portfolios, prompting a reassessment of how these assets are valued. Subu Parmeswaran of Valuation Research Corporation highlights that traditional static models no longer capture the nuanced risk‑adjusted returns of these...
By Private Funds CFO
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Q2Metals Teases Maiden Resource at PDAC
Looking forward to catching up with the Rock Star @Q2Metals team next week at #PDAC and talking about all their greatest hits. 👀 maiden resource coming soon... $QTWO.V
By Howard Klein
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Machine Learning Shifts KPI Focus to Right Signals
How machine learning reframes KPI design: systems optimize relentlessly. So the real leadership question isn’t “Are we tracking performance?” It’s “Are we tracking the right signals?” https://t.co/FfVafJZaUk via @mitsmr #AI #MWC26 https://t.co/qKrkhqgMNN
By Harold Sinnott
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Detecting Deep Fakes
Legal tech expert Craig Ball was invited to speak in Texas about the growing threat of deep‑fake evidence in litigation. He highlighted how AI‑generated videos can now mimic real people with near‑photographic fidelity, complicating evidentiary verification. The article outlines emerging...
By Legal Tech Daily
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Google Powers Data Center with 1.5GW Renewables, Iron‑air Storage
.@Google taps @XcelEnergyMN to supply data center with 1200 MW wind, 200 MW solar and 300 MW / 30 GWh @FormEnergyInc iron-air batteries, through new BYONCE (bring your own new clean electricity) tariff construct. https://t.co/iW5Xx4FZnx Google will also pay for all...
By Jesse D. Jenkins
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Unprecedented Action: CD's Most Active Period in Decades
Say what you will, but this is more action than the CD has seen in decades.
By Jeffrey Lewis
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Iran's Oil Loadings Hit 2018 Highs, Margins Thin
Iran is pumping and loading at near-2018 highs ahead of nuclear talks Loadings are surging, buyers are softer, and oil-on-water is piling up More leverage, more risk, thinner margins. https://t.co/AZPC1zaGls #Oil #Iran #Hormuz #Sanctions #Geopolitics #EnergyMarkets
By Art Berman Blog
Social•Feb 24, 2026
Stop Revenue Leaks: Tighten RCM Processes Now
Every org struggles with RCM—but not every org fixes what’s leaking revenue. This look at denials, claim errors, and today’s patient-pay realities makes the case for tightening processes now. https://t.co/lWo3nK666k #RCMFix #HITsm #HITSM #TempDev
By Colin Hung