News•Feb 10, 2026
Issue 58, 2026
AutomationDirect’s Issue 58 (2026) spotlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver tangible ROI on plant floors, with expert Bill Makley outlining five growth avenues. The issue also promotes headless HMIs as a flexible, cost‑effective alternative to traditional panel‑mounted interfaces. Additional focus areas include object‑oriented PLC programming and a suite of new hardware releases—from Dold soft starters to EtherCAT stepper drives—designed to modernize factory automation.
By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog
News•Feb 10, 2026
Wonder Acquires NYC's Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
Wonder, the mealtime platform, announced the acquisition of Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, taking full ownership of the iconic NYC brand and its East Village location. Financial terms were undisclosed, but the deal aligns with Wonder’s strategy to absorb beloved restaurant...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 10, 2026
Physics Building Game Besiege Heads Into Space with The Broken Beyond Expansion
Besiege, the physics‑based building game, announced its first major expansion, The Broken Beyond, targeting a Q2 2026 release. The expansion transports players to space, featuring a new campaign, specialized propulsion blocks, and a fresh fuel system. It adds orbital gravity mechanics,...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 10, 2026
Attabotics Technology Revives as Part of LaFayette Systems
Attabotics, the robotic cube‑storage specialist, is restarting operations after its September 2025 acquisition by LaFayette Systems. The privately held LaFayette group will provide a stable financial base and engineering expertise, allowing Attabotics to retain its Calgary engineering, business, and manufacturing...
By Modern Materials Handling
News•Feb 10, 2026
Lip Critic Announce New Album and Tour, Share Video for New Song
New York hardcore outfit Lip Critic announced their third album, Theft World, slated for release on May 1 through Partisan Records. The record, inspired by frontman Bret Kaser’s identity‑theft ordeal, weaves the thief’s imagined narratives into twelve tracks, including the...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Michigan Facility Designated as DOW National Test Site for Drones
The U.S. Department of Defense has named Michigan’s National All‑Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) a national test site for uncrewed aerial systems. The range offers roughly 200,000 acres of maneuver space and over 17,000 square miles of dedicated airspace, enabling realistic...
By U.S. Army – News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Uranium Market Gathers Momentum in 2026: Sprott
Uranium spot prices surged above $100 per pound in January 2026, the first breach of that level in two years, signaling renewed market vigor. Sprott Asset Management, a major buyer, added 4 million lb to its fund this year, bringing total holdings...
By MINING.com
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Master One Product, Not Many, to Drive Growth
When @benfrancis was first building @gymshark , he was encouraged to expand its product range to reach a broader audience. More appeal equals more growth, right? They found the opposite. Growth isn’t always about adding more. Sometimes it’s about becoming lethal...
By Harley Finkelstein
News•Feb 10, 2026
Muna Announce First Album in Four Years, Share Song
Muna announced their fourth studio album, *Dancing on the Wall*, set for release on May 8, 2026 via Saddest Factory/Secretly Group. The indie‑pop trio debuted the lead single and its anthemic video, describing the track as their favorite and a blend of...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Embark Would Like You All to Play Nice in Arc Raiders' Temporary PvE Event Shared Watch, Which Starts Today
Embark Studios has launched the Shared Watch PvE event in Arc Raiders, running through February 24. Players earn merits and rewards by damaging or destroying the game’s Arc bots, while PvP kills provide no benefits. The update also reintroduces the Cold...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 10, 2026
James Cridland’s Radioland: New Australian Broadcast Rules – Covering AI and Kids
In this episode, James Cridland examines Global’s innovative WSQK radio station, a 24/7 broadcast created to immerse listeners in the Stranger Things universe. He highlights how the station’s meticulous 1980s sound design, authentic jingles, and seamless integration of news, DJ segments,...
By RAIN News
News•Feb 10, 2026
Charli XCX’s Vacation Goes Awry in First Trailer for Pete Ohs’ Erupcja
Charli XCX headlines Pete Ohs’ upcoming film Erupcja, with the first trailer debuting ahead of its April 17 theatrical release. The indie romantic‑comedy, which premiered at TIFF last fall, follows a volcanic eruption that strands the protagonist in Warsaw and...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
Five Ways AI Will Grow ROI on Plant Floors in 2026
AI adoption on the plant floor is accelerating in 2026 as edge processors, standardized data pipelines, and emerging governance frameworks remove long‑standing barriers. Manufacturers can now run deep‑learning models locally, achieve millisecond decision times, and integrate clean, contextual data via...
By AutomationDirect – The Automation Blog
News•Feb 10, 2026
A Superhero at Your Side: Saga.xyz’s Strategy for Building AI Bridges Without Replacing Human Creation
Saga.xyz, originally a blockchain scaling protocol, is pivoting to AI by creating licensed AI agents that embody well‑known film, TV and video‑game characters. The company plans to launch agents for major IP through licensing deals, initially targeting video‑game versions of...
By MovieMaker
News•Feb 10, 2026
KSAT Launches Hyperion Demonstration for In-Orbit Data Relay
At the SmallSat Symposium, KSAT unveiled Hyperion, a demonstration mission to transition its HYPER in‑orbit relay concept into operation. The 300 kg LEO satellites will act as “orbiting ground stations,” using S‑band TT&C and Ka‑band high‑throughput links to provide near‑real‑time data...
By SatNews
News•Feb 10, 2026
Boeing to Modernise USAF C-17A Globemaster III Flight Deck
Boeing has been awarded a contract exceeding $400 million to modernise the flight deck of the USAF C‑17A Globemaster III. The programme will replace legacy avionics with a modular open systems architecture (MOSA), allowing rapid integration of new capabilities. Curtiss‑Wright will supply...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 10, 2026
RTX Wins up to $230.56m Deal for F135 Lot 20 Long-Lead Materials
RTX has been awarded a non‑competitive contract worth up to $230.56 million to procure long‑lead‑time materials and components for F135 Lot 20 propulsion systems. The deal supports the production of 138 engines destined for the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, as...
By Naval Technology
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Crew Safely Lands AA1284 After Tire Blowout
American Airlines AA1284 from Bridgetown to Miami today (Boeing 737 N931NN).. took off rwy 9, maintained low flight level, held north to clear runway, then returned and landed with a tire blowing out on touchdown. Crew got everyone down safely,...
By Fahad Naim
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Digital Twins Deemed Crucial for Future Combat Aircraft
A landmark RAeS simulation conference in late 2025 considered not just flightsims - but #digitaltwins - essential to realise future combat aircraft projects. Report https://t.co/ZbRn47azyY https://t.co/EajdUmQ4EH
By Tim Robinson
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Thermal (and Industrial) Coal Update - 10 Feb
In this episode, the host reviews recent price movements in South African thermal and industrial coal, highlighting a notable price rally driven by strong demand from Indian sponge‑iron and cement producers. The discussion references insights from the McCloskey OPIS coal...
By The Coal Trader
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Join Me Live Discussing Milano 2026 Olympics on Y100
🚨🆕 I'll be on 📻 @Y100FM with @ScottNSports 𝐍𝐎𝐖 for 📺#TVTuesday to discuss #MilanoCorina2026 #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026 #Olympics #WinterOlympics on NBC, its cable networks and @peacock 🎧 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖 🔊 🗣“Play KUYY” or "Play Y100" 📲 💻 https://t.co/nlxHQ15c7o https://t.co/agCsKrIowD
By Douglas Pucci
News•Feb 10, 2026
Major Overhaul of NATO’s Force Commands
NATO is undergoing a major command reshuffle as the United States transfers leadership of its Joint Force Commands in Naples and Norfolk to European officers—an Italian and a British general, respectively. The U.S. will assume control of Allied Maritime Command...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 10, 2026
GE Aerospace, MEPC Sign RSAF F110 Maintenance Contracts
GE Aerospace has signed three agreements with Saudi‑based Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) to supply ENSIP kits, and provide repair and overhaul services for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F110‑129 engine fleet. The deals, announced at the World Defense Show...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 10, 2026
Respiratory Care, Stroke Care, and Women’s Health: Philips CMO on the Exciting Possibilities in Digital Health
Philips Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carla Goulart Peron outlined the company’s push into digital health, emphasizing expanded CPAP and respiratory solutions integrated with consumer wearables. She highlighted AI’s role in early detection, especially for stroke and women’s heart disease, while...
By Medical Design & Outsourcing
News•Feb 10, 2026
Naval Group, Astrolight to Test POLARIS Laser on Lithuanian Ships
Naval Group and Lithuanian space‑tech firm Astrolight have signed an MoU to trial Astrolight’s POLARIS laser communication terminal on Naval Group’s new offshore patrol vessel for Lithuania. The partnership was announced at the Lithuanian Maritime Defence Industry Days and follows...
By Naval Technology
Podcast•Feb 10, 2026•0 min
A Recent Federal Circuit Case Highlights the Perils of Not Intervening in a Bid Protest and Raises Issues Caused by...
The episode examines the Federal Circuit appeal in Global K9 Protection Group LLC v. United States, highlighting how a contractor (K2 Solutions) lost its award by failing to intervene in a bid protest and by not obtaining a redacted copy...
By The Federal Government Contracts & Procurement Blog
News•Feb 10, 2026
NASA Chief: Artemis Moon Landing Is Litmus Test for ‘American Exceptionalism’
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman warned that the Artemis III moon landing is a litmus test for American exceptionalism, stressing that a U.S. miss before China’s 2030 landing would raise questions about national competence. The White House pushed the Artemis III...
By Aerospace America (AIAA)
News•Feb 10, 2026
US Navy and Raytheon Explore Additional Applications for Mk 58 CRAW Torpedo
Raytheon and the U.S. Navy are assessing broader uses for the Mk 58 Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW), a torpedo originally built for Virginia‑class submarines. The system is transitioning from prototype to an operationally ready weapon, praised for its affordability and...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 10, 2026
Will Donroe Doctrine Really Cut China’s Western Hemisphere Clout?
The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy introduces the “Donroe Doctrine,” a modernized Monroe Doctrine that seeks to bar non‑hemispheric powers, especially China, from controlling strategic assets in the Western Hemisphere. It pledges to push out foreign infrastructure firms and...
By Asia Times – Defense
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Executive Backing Turns Data Governance From Reactive to Strategic
Data governance is critical but tough. Without executive support, clear roles, and resources, committees stay reactive. Done right, it drives strategic decisions and strengthens both insights and cyber resilience. https://t.co/brZ80xsiyu
By Cristina Dolan
News•Feb 10, 2026
U.S. Unveils “Parasitic” MMAUV That Hitchhikes Onto Ships & Submarines — Changing Rules Of Naval Warfare
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey Multi‑Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (MMAUV), a plug‑and‑play drone that latches onto ships or submarines and recharges via built‑in hydrogenerators. The modular vehicle can arrive at a theater fully charged and launch aerial drones, torpedoes,...
By Eurasian Times – Defence
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Hawley and Warren Introduce “Break Up Big Medicine Act” To Force Separation of Insurers, PBMs and Providers
Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the Break Up Big Medicine Act, a "Glass‑Steagall"‑style bill that would prohibit common ownership of health‑care providers with insurers, PBMs, or drug/medical device wholesalers, forcing divestiture within a year. The legislation targets vertically...
By HEALTH CARE un-covered
News•Feb 10, 2026
Build a Sonic Infinite Runner with Phaser 4
Developer JSLegendDev rebuilt his Sonic infinite runner using Phaser 4 Release Candidate 5, fixing performance problems that plagued the original version. The step‑by‑step tutorial walks readers through Vite project setup, sprite animation, arcade physics, collision handling, combo scoring, sound integration,...
By Phaser – News
News•Feb 10, 2026
BAE Systems to Supply Allies with US Missile Warning System
BAE Systems secured $137 million in U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales contracts to supply its AN/AAR‑57 Common Missile Warning System to allied customers. The deal expands CMWS coverage to aircraft fleets in over 20 nations, adding to more than 3,000 units...
By Army Technology
News•Feb 10, 2026
Sweden Will Build CV90 Prototypes for Its Fleet Renewal
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration awarded a $37.5 million contract to HB Utveckling AB to build prototypes for updated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, extending the fleet’s service life to at least 2045. The programme includes the purchase of 50 new CV9035 MkIIIC variants equipped...
By Army Technology
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Watch Hulu’s Revealing Documentary on Wexner and Epstein
If you haven't already, watch the great Hulu documentary about Les Wexner and #Epstein, with commentary by @sarahellison https://t.co/miIVHogYeQ
By Claire Atkinson
News•Feb 10, 2026
Toast Links Dining to Instacart’s Marketplace; Ingenico Launches Its 360 Platform Plus AXIUM Terminals
Toast announced a partnership with Instacart, linking its restaurant platform to the Instacart Marketplace and making Instacart Business available for same‑day grocery procurement. The integration adds SmartScan barcode optimization and catalog attribution tools, enabling restaurants to quickly add items and...
By Digital Transactions
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Iterative Mindset versus AI and GLP-1s: Why Shortcuts Weaken the Brain
The article warns that reliance on AI tools and GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs creates shortcut mentalities that weaken the brain’s motivation circuits. Behavior‑change expert Kyra Bobinet argues that these “easy buttons” prevent the iterative learning process that builds lasting competence. She...
By KevinMD Tech
News•Feb 10, 2026
Baxter Cuts Roughly 90 Jobs at IV Solutions Plant that Recovered From Hurricane Helene
Baxter International announced it is cutting roughly 90 positions at its Marion, North Carolina IV solutions plant, representing about 3% of the site’s workforce. The facility, which supplies roughly 60% of U.S. IV fluids, recovered from Hurricane Helene damage but...
By MedTech Dive
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
El Al Adds Destinations for 2026
Israel’s flag carrier El Al announced nine new routes, split between three mainline Boeing 787 services and six seasonal flights operated by its low‑cost arm Sundor. The airline will begin three‑weekly flights to Hanoi on Oct 25 and to Seoul in March 2027, with...
By AirlineGeeks
News•Feb 10, 2026
Dark Pictures Sci-Fi Horror Directive 8020 Will Open Its Doors in May, Letting some Evil Fleshslime Loose
Supermassive Games announced that its next Dark Pictures entry, Directive 8020, will launch on May 12, 2026. The sci‑fi horror title introduces a "Turning Points" system that lets players rewind pivotal choices, while retaining a traditional Survivor Mode with permanent death. The...
By Rock Paper Shotgun
News•Feb 10, 2026
Devo Add Yet More Tours to Their 2026 Slate
Devo has expanded its 2026 touring schedule, adding a West Coast “Mutate, Don’t Stagnate” leg in April and a series of June dates across the Eastern United States and Canada. The new shows precede the band’s remaining Cosmic De‑Evolution Tour...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Corio-Total Get Green Light for 1.5GW Outer Dowsing
The UK Energy Secretary has granted planning consent for the 1.5 GW Outer Dowsing offshore wind farm, a 100‑turbine project off east England. The development aims to generate enough renewable power for roughly 1.6 million homes and is slated to begin construction...
By reNEWS
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Candle Media Sells ATTN Back to Founders, Retains Minority Stake
Exclusive: @candlemedia sells ATTN: back to founders Matthew Segal & Jarrett Moreno —Candle will maintain a minority stake —Segal and Moreno acquiring majority stake alongside a new investor group that includes Shari Redstone, Paul Wachter & more @axios https://t.co/MvQQNtTm26
By Sara Fischer
News•Feb 10, 2026
Fiserv Caps a Sub-Par Year With a Disappointing Fourth Quarter
Fiserv reported a disappointing fourth quarter, with adjusted revenue of $19.8 billion up 4% year‑over‑year but operating margin slipping 200 basis points to 37.4%. The company’s stock has tumbled from $230 to $60 as earnings per share fell 2% to $8.64....
By Digital Transactions
News•Feb 10, 2026
IDirect Government Validates Live Over-the-Air (OTA) Point-to-Point Test on DVB-S2X Standard
iDirect Government demonstrated a live over‑the‑air point‑to‑point test that validates the DVB‑S2X standard on its 450 Software‑Defined Modem (SDM). The test used the company’s Virtualized Waveform Core (WCore) to run a 200 Mbps × 200 Mbps Ka‑band link, confirming stability across GEO, MEO, LEO...
By SatNews
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Blog•Feb 10, 2026
DEFAERO Strategy Series [Feb 10, 26] Steve Grundman on Acquisition Reform and Recent Headlines
Steve Grundman appeared on the DEFAERO Strategy Series to outline the Pentagon’s latest acquisition reform push, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s forthcoming list of underperforming contractors. He highlighted the Trump administration’s new equity stakes in key defense suppliers and the...
By Defense & Aerospace Report
News•Feb 10, 2026
Global Commercial Rates Trend Downward, US Rates Flat in Q4 2025
Global commercial insurance premiums slipped 4% in Q4 2025, marking the sixth straight quarterly decline after seven years of steady hikes. The drop reflects heightened competition, favorable loss experience and cheaper reinsurance, expanding market capacity worldwide. Regional data show the...
By Risk & Insurance
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
WestJet Slashes U.S. Routes
WestJet announced it will suspend more than a dozen U.S. cross‑border routes, citing a sustained decline in transborder travel demand throughout 2025. The carrier said full‑year U.S.‑Canada flights will drop close to 10 percent, with a 15 percent cut during historically peak...
By AirlineGeeks
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
UK Faces Rising Undersea Threat, MPs Warned in Stark Evidence Session
The UK Defence Select Committee highlighted a growing under‑sea threat, chiefly from Russia’s deep‑sea capabilities and expanding Chinese activity. Around 120 international cables and extensive subsea infrastructure make the seabed a critical vulnerability for communications, energy and finance. Witnesses warned...
By Navy Lookout