Gistvox Declares War on Synthetic Noise With New Web Audio Studio
Gistvox launched a web audio studio, letting users record, edit, and publish two‑minute human‑only audio posts called Gists from any browser. The tool syncs with its iOS and Android apps, offering folder organization and cross‑platform parity. The platform enforces a strict no‑AI policy and an ad‑free “Sacred Feed” that gives listeners control over discovery. The move expands Gistvox beyond mobile, positioning it as a human‑centric alternative to algorithm‑driven audio socials.
MINEX 2026 Marks Turning Point in Funding Access for Small-Scale Miners – YMF
The MINEX 2026 conference in Zimbabwe placed financing for artisanal and small‑scale miners at the forefront, with the Young Miners Foundation calling the event a breakthrough for unlocking capital. For the first time, a sizable cohort of commercial banks and financiers...
Managing Cyber Risks in the Era of Decentralized Energy
The U.S. electric grid is rapidly integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar, storage and vehicle‑to‑grid systems, creating a more resilient but digitally complex network. This shift has expanded the attack surface, with utility cyber‑attacks up 75% from...
The AstroVettes: Why So Many NASA Astronauts Drove Corvettes In The '60s
In the 1960s NASA astronauts became synonymous with Chevrolet Corvettes after a series of promotions. Alan Shepard bought a used ’53 Corvette, later received a brand‑new 1962 model from GM, and a dealership run by Indy 500 champion Jim Rathmann...
Forget the MacBook Neo — This Record-Low Price on the New MacBook Air 13 M5 Could Be the Better Value...
Apple’s latest MacBook Air 13‑inch with the M5 chip has dropped to $949 on Amazon, a $150 cut from its $1,099 launch price. The discount brings the premium Air closer to the budget‑oriented MacBook Neo, which starts at $599, while...
Learn From Retail Media Leaders at Retail MediaX
Retail MediaX Europe 2026 convenes on May 14 in London, bringing together leading retailers, brands, agencies, and technology partners. The agenda features a keynote panel with Criteo’s Andy Stephen, Zalando’s Joanna Rogers, and Google’s Roxanne van Duijn, followed by three...
The New Publisher Challenge
Publishers are grappling with shrinking traffic from AI‑driven search and chronic staff cuts, forcing them to rethink how they create, adapt, and monetize content. The article proposes a five‑step operating model—Create, Transform, Distribute, Engage, Monetize—anchored by AI tools that repurpose...
Cartherics and Catalent Expand Commercial License Agreement
Cartherics and Catalent have signed an amended commercial license agreement granting Cartherics access to Catalent's cGMP‑compliant iPSC line for manufacturing its CAR‑NK cell therapies, including lead candidate CTH‑401. The partnership enables Cartherics to use the line for development, clinical trials,...
Pub.Call: Revenue Now (March 26, 2026)
The latest Pub.Call edition zeroes in on actionable tactics for publishers to lift Q2 earnings, urging a shift from traditional page‑view metrics to revenue per session. It highlights four technology partners that provide plug‑and‑play tools designed for rapid deployment and...
Saudi Arabia Restores Capacity of Affected Oil and Gas Assets
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced that the East‑West oil pipeline, which lost about 700,000 barrels per day in the April 9 Iranian attacks, has been restored to its full 7 million b/d capacity. Production at the Manifa field, previously reduced by 300,000 b/d,...
Jazeera Airways Adds Air-Land Cargo Operation to Navigate Airspace Closures
Kuwait‑based low‑cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched an air‑land cargo service from Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in Dammam and Qaisumah‑Hafar Al‑Batin to bypass the closure of Kuwait International Airport amid the US‑Iran conflict. The cargo is processed by...
The New Mixed-Use Must: Data Centres
UK real‑estate giants are embedding large‑scale data centres into mixed‑use developments to capture AI‑driven demand. Projects such as Reef‑UBS’s Elevate campus in Stevenage will deliver up to 110 MW of power, while Aermont’s £1 bn (£1.25 bn) Pinewood Studios plan adds a 150 MW...
Longtime Mortal Kombat Player Shujinkydink Releases New Mortal Kombat 1 Tier List
Longtime Mortal Kombat influencer Shujinkydink released a comprehensive tier list for Mortal Kombat 1, covering all 38 fighters after the December 2025 balance hotfix. The list divides characters into four categories—Best in the Game, Very Solid, Competitive, and Very Niche—indicating varying levels...
Taiwan Launches National Robotics Center with $629 Million Startup Funding Plan
Taiwan has inaugurated the National Center for AI Robotics (NCAIR) and unveiled a NT$20 billion ($629 million) funding program slated for 2026‑2029. The initiative targets the creation of at least three home‑grown robotics startups and aims to accelerate testing, talent development, and...
AI Inspection Data Is Gaining Traction in Solar Risk Assessment
Machine learning is moving beyond operations and maintenance to become a core component of solar risk assessment and financing. AI‑driven visual intelligence can spot microcracks, thermal hot spots, and soiling at the panel level, enabling longitudinal performance tracking and financial...
NICE Update Doubles Eligible Patients for AZ's Lokelma
NICE’s draft guidance doubles the number of patients in England and Wales who can receive AstraZeneca’s Lokelma for hyperkalaemia. The eligibility threshold was lowered from a serum potassium level of 6.0 mmol/L to 5.5 mmol/L, and the specialist‑only initiation rule was removed....
A Two-Dimensional Polymer Coating Keeps Lithium Metal Batteries Stable for Thousands of Cycles
Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University have created a two‑dimensional polymeric cobalt phthalocyanine coating that directs TFSI⁻ anion decomposition and accelerates Li⁺ transport. The artificial interlayer forms a uniform lithium‑fluoride‑rich solid electrolyte interphase, suppressing dendrite growth. In symmetric cells the coating enabled...
Predict, Prevent, Perform: The AI Evolution of Denials Management
Healthcare providers are grappling with denial rates near 12% in 2025, translating into millions of dollars of delayed revenue per percentage point. Legacy manual processes can’t keep pace with AI‑driven payer adjudication that rejects claims for minor errors. Providers are...
Global Brands Taps Into Higher-ABV RTDs
Global Brands has introduced Quadz, a vodka‑based ready‑to‑drink (RTD) line featuring four 18.8% ABV flavours in 200 ml pocket bottles. The range targets Gen Z and Millennial consumers seeking value and on‑the‑go pre‑drink options. Quadz enters the fastest‑growing higher‑ABV RTD sub‑category, a...
The SB Podcast: Why Distribution Needs a Shake-Up
Eoin Bara, founder of Tipple, argues that spirits brands must generate demand before chasing distribution. After burning out selling his own Mór Irish Gin, he created Tipple, a digital platform that lets brands sell directly to consumers and businesses while...
TemperPack Launches New Mailer to Replace Boxes for E-Commerce Shippers
TemperPack unveiled a recyclable padded mailer that replaces traditional cardboard boxes for e‑commerce shipments. The mailer uses proprietary WaveKraft® paper‑based material, delivering 50‑80% better cushioning than plastic or standard padded mailers. Its gusseted design opens wide, speeds packing, and meets...
Kenya’s Ruto Turns to Africa’s Spy Chiefs to Break AU Reform Deadlock
Kenyan President William Ruto appealed to African intelligence chiefs at the Mashariki Cooperation Conference to uncover the sources of resistance to African Union (AU) reforms. He warned that the AU is “not fit for purpose” and urged spy leaders from...
Demand for AI Data Centres Is Soaring – Is Construction Ready?
Global demand for AI‑focused data centres is accelerating, with JLL forecasting the market to double to roughly 200 GW of capacity by 2030, driving a $3 trillion investment cycle. The UK government is courting developers by designating data centres as Critical National...
The Unofficial Assessment Centre Exercises that Decide Who Get Big Money Training Contracts
Law firms are increasingly using hidden, unofficial assessment exercises—such as receptionist feedback and driver‑reported behavior—to evaluate graduate candidates for high‑pay training contracts. The practice mirrors Duolingo’s “taxi driver test,” where a driver’s observations can veto a hire. Receptionists may swap...
Crude Oil Joins 2026 ‘Up‑Too‑Much’ Risk List
Up-Too-Much Risks in 2026 - Crude May Follow Natural Gas, Silver Bitcoin in 2025, followed by silver, gold, copper and natural gas in 2026 -- and most importantly, crude oil -- can fall into an "up-too-much" category by year-end. There are...
Japan‑1990s and China Today Share Real‑estate Crisis Dynamics
New @nberpubs: "A Tale of Two Countries – The Real Estate Crises in 1990s Japan and Contemporary China" https://t.co/au6sFcLXSp "striking parallels in investment dynamics and consumption responses despite profound institutional differences." https://t.co/yz5TYRePB8
Social Media Was Once a Great Global Conversation. Now It’s Just Individuals Locked Into Their Own Private Worlds | Tom...
Tom Whyman reflects on how social media has shifted from a global, participatory conversation to isolated, algorithm‑driven experiences. He cites Ofcom data showing UK adult posting rates dropping from 61% to 49% in a year, driven by privacy concerns, AI‑generated...
AI Product Imports Surge 73% as Tariffs Stay Low
New @nberpubs: "Trade in AI-Related Products" https://t.co/HKvnAGrO6D "imports of these products have grown by 73 percent since 2023... Trade policy has treated these products lightly with product-level exemptions shielding much of AI-related imports from tariffs." https://t.co/HNy3aXAeMU
Self‑driving Updates Lag: Safety Trumps Speed
I think they will make it happen, but I always assume everything will be a little late when it comes to self-driving software updates. Unlike other kinds of software, if it’s not ready you can’t really release it.
The Evolution of Amazon’s Healthcare Strategy: From Primary Care to Care Orchestration
Amazon Health Services launched the Health Benefits Connector (HBC) in early 2024 and expanded it in 2026 to include AI‑driven nutrition therapy from Berry Street and precision sleep diagnostics via Dreem Health. The platform verifies insurance eligibility in real time, triages patients...
Eliminating Cancer Could Add $197 Trillion to Economy
New @nberpubs: "The Economic Value of Eliminating Cancer" https://t.co/BJtM1578oY "Eliminating cancer mortality generates $197 trillion in economic benefits over 35 years, corresponding to approximately $16,282 per American per year, or $41,684 per American household per year" https://t.co/QQ3KYmQezj
From Basic Autopilot to Full F
For Tesla owners in the Netherlands who got FSD, how did it feel to go from 6 year old basic Autopilot to the latest version of FSD with one software update?
Making the Case for Brownfield Battery Builds
Brownfield battery development—building storage on underused legacy power sites—is gaining traction as a faster, lower‑opposition alternative to greenfield projects. Elevate Renewables announced a 50 MW/600 MWh battery at the Bergen Generating Station in New Jersey, leveraging existing grid ties and transmission access. The...
Flavored E‑cig Ban Cuts Vaping Interest, Boosts Smoking Demand
New @nberpubs: "Consumer Tobacco Product Choices in China: The Impact of a Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes" https://t.co/GeojsfqozA "a ban of flavored e-cigarettes decreases stated preferences for e-cigarettes but also has the unintended consequence to increase stated preferences for cigarettes" 😲
Step-Out Drilling Expands AbraSilver Gold Zone, Boosting Resource Growth
AbraSilver $ABRA.TO expands gold zone at Oculto East, Diablillos Phase VI step-out drilling hits broad intercepts beyond current open-pit limits. Mineralization remains open strong resource growth potential ahead.
Women in Travel CIC Expands Allyship Programmes
Women in Travel CIC, a social enterprise focused on gender equity in tourism, has launched revamped allyship packages that broaden benefits for both individual and corporate partners. The new offerings integrate the Male Allyship Programme and allow allies to sponsor...
Gold Production Rises, Cash Surges, Guidance Stays Steady
Minera Alamos $MAI.V $MAIFF Q1 2026: Produced 8,734 oz gold at Pan mine Sold 9,134 oz Cash up to $46M (from $34M YE2025) ~18k oz cumulative since Oct 2025 acquisition. 2026 guidance unchanged: 32-38k oz.
Energy Markets Stay Calm Amid Third Gulf War Lull
We're in the "no-fighting, no-peace, and no-oil" phase of the Third Gulf War. The energy market remains incredibly sanguine: despite Monday's rally, oil and European natural gas prices are below a week ago.
Key Senate Appropriator Rejects Proposed NASA Budget Cuts
Sen. Jerry Moran, chair of the Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice and Science subcommittee, announced he will fight the administration’s proposed 23% cut to NASA’s FY2027 budget, aiming to keep funding near last year’s $24.4 billion level. He emphasized a balanced budget...
Volta Space Technologies Leverages Government Partnerships and Funding to Develop Laser-Enabled Lunar PV Power Network
Volta Space Technologies is developing LEPTON, a laser‑enabled power‑transmission network that will beam electricity from low‑lunar‑orbit satellites to surface assets. The company secured a slot on Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 2, targeting a 2028 demonstration that will power a lander‑mounted...
Dueling Hormuz Blockades Push World to the Brink
US President Donald Trump announced a US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz effective April 13, targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. Iran has responded with a de‑facto toll‑booth regime, charging up to $2 million per ship and laying mines...
Copper’s 2026 Rally Threatened by Equity Market Decline
Copper's Big Green Candle Risks Turning Red in 2026 The last three down years for copper (2015, 2018, 2022) coincided with drops in the US stock market, suggesting a dependency on a rising equity tide in 2026. Full report on the...
NVS Sells Darovasertib for $6M in Cash, Stock
Let's remember again that $NVS dumped off darovasertib for $2.5m in cash + $3.5m in $IDYA series B preferred stock.
Will Real Estate Mogul’s Bankruptcy Drag Down Brussels’ Louise District?
Brussels commercial real estate giant Sogefibel, the holding company of Gérald Hibert’s portfolio, has filed for bankruptcy, carrying roughly €900 million (about $980 million) in debt. The filing puts iconic assets such as the Galeries Louise shopping arcade and the Toison d’Or...
Displayce Powers Ubisoft’s Multi-Country DOOH Campaign for Just Dance 2026
Ubisoft teamed with Displayce, Artefact and VIOOH to launch a programmatic digital‑out‑of‑home (DOOH) campaign for Just Dance 2026 across the UK, France, Germany and Australia. The effort ran on 179 premium screens—86% in shopping malls—targeting families within 0.5‑1 km of key retailers such...
AbbVie Bets on Chinese Biopharma’s Pain Pipeline in $745m Bid
AbbVie has struck a deal worth up to $745 million with Chinese biopharma Haisco, securing development, manufacturing and commercialization rights to several early‑stage pain‑relief compounds outside China, Hong Kong and Macau. The agreement includes a $30 million upfront payment and up to $715 million...
Beta Film Partners with Enteractive for Global Content Management
Enteractive, a Splendid Group company, has entered a strategic partnership with German distributor Beta Film to provide end‑to‑end content management for the latter’s extensive international library. All ingest, archiving, packaging, metadata, editing, subtitling and reporting services will be delivered through...
LG Uplus Gets Physical on USIM Security Update
LG Uplus has launched a free USIM replacement programme to fix a weakness in IMSI number security. The rollout began on 8 April and has already attracted at least 157,811 customers who booked store visits for the swap, with extra staff...
United's “Cheap” Business Class Lacks Credits and Miles
United's Cheapest Business Fares Even Worse Than First Reported — No Flight Credit, And For Many Travelers No Miles - View from the Wing https://t.co/I2LvM8C8XM
ANDRITZ Hydropower Surge Drives Record €3.6bn Order Intake in Q1 2026
ANDRITZ posted a record first‑quarter 2026 order intake of €3.6 billion (about $3.9 billion), a 54% increase year‑over‑year, driven mainly by a wave of mid‑size hydropower contracts. The wins cover upgrades in North America, Europe and South America, as well as new...