Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Ericsson, University of Toronto Partner to Drive AI Powered Mobile Tech
Ericsson and the University of Toronto have signed a three‑year partnership, committing $1 million to accelerate AI‑powered mobile communications research. The agreement focuses on advancing 5G technologies while laying groundwork for future 6G networks. It also creates industry‑linked projects to develop skilled talent and strengthen Canada’s wireless R&D ecosystem. The collaboration builds on a decade of joint work, leveraging Ericsson’s Ottawa lab and U of T’s research strengths.
By TelecomDrive
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
‘The Blair Witch Project’ Campaign That Convinced People the Movie Was Real
The Blair Witch Project’s 1999 launch hinged on a guerrilla marketing campaign that presented the fictional disappearance of three student filmmakers as a real event. Directors Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez built a faux‑documentary narrative, complete with missing‑person posters, a...
By No Film School
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Balancing Growth and Efficiency — APNIC 61 Policy SIG Deliberations on IPv6 and IPv4 Allocation
At APNIC 61’s Policy SIG in Jakarta, members debated two pivotal proposals: prop‑164, which would lower the minimum IPv6 allocation from a /32 to a /36, and prop‑168, which seeks to raise the maximum IPv4 delegation for account holders to a...
By APNIC Blog
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
LexisNexis Launches Lexis+ with Protégé, Replacing Lexis+ AI with an End-to-End Workflow Platform
LexisNexis announced the U.S. general availability of Lexis+ with Protégé, a unified legal platform that supersedes its earlier Lexis+ AI offering. The new solution integrates advanced generative AI, workflow automation, and analytics into a single end‑to‑end environment for research, drafting,...
By Legal Tech Daily
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Went the Wrong Way
Urban planners are reversing 1950s one‑way street conversions, citing safety, pedestrian, pollution, and local business concerns. At the same time, cities from San Antonio to Boston are investing in bus rapid transit and extending fare‑free bus pilots to improve transit...
By Streetsblog USA
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Want More Public Companies? Encourage More Stock Repurchases
The SEC’s new leadership is targeting the 40 percent decline in U.S. public companies by easing regulatory burdens, especially those that hinder share repurchases. It proposes reforming the safe‑harbor under Rule 10b‑18 to make buybacks more accessible to mid‑cap firms. Currently, the...
By CLS Blue Sky Blog (Columbia Law School)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Salt on the Road: CATL’s Naxtra Battery Leaves the Lab – a Challenge to LFP and the Cold?
CATL and Changan have launched the first production vehicle equipped with the Naxtra sodium‑ion battery, delivering 175 Wh kg⁻¹ and a claimed 400 km range. The cell retains more than 90% of its capacity at –40 °C, vastly outperforming conventional LFP packs in sub‑zero...
By Igor’sLAB
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. (CTAAU) Prices $125M IPO
ClearThink 1 Acquisition Corp. priced its $125 million initial public offering on February 24, 2026, with units slated to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker CTAAU. The SPAC is focused on merging with a financial‑services company operating in the United States and...
By SPACInsider
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Harmonised Regulation, PPPs Key to Unlocking SADC Energy Capital — Moyo
Zimbabwe’s Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo used the opening of the second SADC Sustainable Energy Week to call for tighter regulatory harmonisation and stronger public‑private partnerships across the region. He argued that aligned laws, tariffs and standards would boost...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Amazon Borrows Forum ‘Mentor’ Program From eBay
Amazon has introduced a Seller Expert Pilot Program, inviting top contributors on its Seller Forums in the US, UK, Japan, and India to earn gift cards for posting quality content and providing feedback. Participants can receive a $100 gift card...
By EcommerceBytes
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Ambience Healthcare Recognized as 2026 KLAS/CHIME Trailblazer Award Winner
Ambience Healthcare was named the 2026 KLAS/CHIME Trailblazer Award winner, recognizing its leadership in AI‑driven clinical documentation and revenue integrity. The award, now in its second year, evaluates vendors on KLAS performance scores, client feedback, and measurable industry impact. Ambience’s...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Caledonia Lines Up US$150m Local Bank Facility to Drive Bilboes Development
Caledonia Mining has appointed Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank as co‑lead arrangers for an up to US$150 million interim financing facility, expected to close by mid‑2026. The bridge loan complements a recent US$150 million convertible notes offering, a gold‑price hedging programme,...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Road to Ring of Fire Reaches Milestone as Marten Falls First Nation Approves Environmental Assessment – by Dan Bertrand (CTV...
Marten Falls First Nation has filed the final environmental assessment for a 184‑kilometre all‑season access road linking the remote community to the provincial highway network north of Nakina. The submission, announced jointly with Ontario’s government, represents a key milestone in...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Ontario Mining at a Moment of Consequence: Turning Policy Commitments Into Global Leadership – by Priya Tandon (Canadian Mining Journal...
Ontario’s mining sector faces heightened global competition as nations vie for critical minerals essential to clean energy and technology. The province’s policy framework emphasizes certainty, efficiency, and reliability to lure investment. Industry leaders argue that turning policy commitments into concrete...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
B.C. to Speed up Three Critical Mineral Projects – by Daisy Xiong (Business In Vancouver – February 2026)
British Columbia announced early government backing for three critical‑mineral projects—Northisle Copper, Suns Copper’s Berg, and Defense Metals’ rare‑earth venture—by adding them to the province’s Critical Minerals Office. The move is designed to fast‑track assessment and permitting processes. Northisle is projected to...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Surprising Story Of Bonaire’s Salt Pyramids – by Joseph V Micallef (Forbe Magazine – April 22, 2019)
The salt pyramids of Bonaire, towering white mounds on the Caribbean island, have evolved from a historic salt‑export hub into a signature visual for visitors. In the 17th‑19th centuries, Bonaire’s salt was a linchpin in trade routes linking the original...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Meta Keeps Finding New Ways to Not Pay Its Creators
Meta’s new Facebook creator monetization program has exploded to 12 million participants, yet the platform still distributes only about $2 billion to creators each year. By contrast, YouTube shares more than $30 billion, and Instagram Reels generate $50 billion in revenue with minimal payouts....
By Simon Owens’ Media Newsletter
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
What Is Good Tourism? “Good Tourism” & “GT” Travel January-February 2026
The January‑February 2026 issue of the “Good Tourism” blog explores how travel narratives are reshaping geopolitics, sustainability, and industry participation. It highlights a study showing Israeli‑UAE travel writing softening cultural divides after the Abraham Accords, and a critique by Ewan Cluckie...
By The Good Tourism Blog
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Building the Talent Pipeline for America’s Security Future
The opinion piece warns that a shrinking federal workforce is widening talent gaps for U.S. national security. It highlights that government, academia, nonprofits, international bodies, think tanks, and industry all provide viable pathways for young professionals. The author stresses the...
By The Cipher Brief
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The Cognitive Battlefield Is Now Decisive Terrain
The Pinnacle conference highlighted cognitive warfare as the new decisive terrain, where narrative dominance can outweigh kinetic force. Repeated, low‑level disinformation creates cognitive attrition that erodes public resolve faster than traditional cyber attacks. Decision‑centric, agentic AI and open, modular systems...
By The Cipher Brief
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Hyatt Inclusive Collection Puerto Vallarta Goes Above & Beyond During Unrest
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta responded to recent civil unrest in Jalisco by tightening on‑site security and issuing real‑time safety guidance. The hotel offered complimentary extensions for guests staying through February 22 and a discounted “distress” rate for February 23, while waiving cancellation...
By Travel Codex
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Flat Taxi Cab Rates in Las Vegas Between Airport and Hotel
Las Vegas taxi operators now charge flat rates of $21, $25 or $29 for airport‑to‑hotel trips, depending on the zone, after a $1 base‑fare increase in August 2024 that eliminated the fuel surcharge. The three zones cover Sunset Road to Tropicana, Tropicana...
By The Gate
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Flatiron Health Attends the 2026 American Society of Genitourinary Cancers Symposium to Answer Oncology’s Most Critical Questions
Flatiron Health showcased its global Prostate and Bladder Cancer Panoramic datasets at the ASCO GU 2026 symposium, leveraging over 420,000 longitudinal patient records from the US, UK and Germany. Six research presentations highlighted critical gaps in genetic testing, equitable access...
By HealthTech HotSpot
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Iowa Farmers Are Leading the Fight for Repair
Iowa's House Agriculture Committee advanced HSB 751, a Right‑to‑Repair bill targeting John Deere, with an 18‑5 vote. The legislation would require the manufacturer to provide farmers with the same diagnostic tools, software and parts that dealers use. Iowa accounts for roughly...
By iFixit News (Teardowns)
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Why Copper May Give Silver a Major Boost
The author’s long‑standing bullish thesis on copper is now materialising, with the base metal entering a sustained up‑trend that also benefits silver. Recent market data shows copper prices accelerating as renewable‑energy projects, electric‑vehicle production, and infrastructure spending drive demand. At...
By The Bubble Bubble Report
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
FBI: Season Eight Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS has renewed the flagship FBI series for a ninth season while cancelling its two spin‑offs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. Season 8 posted a 0.38 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 6.14 million live‑plus‑same‑day viewers, a solid performance by...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Wild Cards: Season Three Ratings + Viewer Votes
The CW’s procedural comedy‑drama *Wild Cards* completed season three with Nielsen ratings hovering around a 0.04 rating in the 18‑49 demo, mirroring its second‑season performance. Viewer voting on the show’s episodes shows a strong fan response, highlighted by a 9.05...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
DMV: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
CBS’s new sitcom DMV debuted with a 20‑episode order, positioning it as the network’s latest workplace comedy. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day data and a modest 347 viewer votes averaging 8.39 provide early performance signals. The series follows a diverse team of DMV...
By TV Series Finale
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Open Letter: Say No to Suno
The Music Artist Coalition’s open letter denounces AI music startup Suno for mass‑producing unlicensed tracks that dilute artist royalties and enable streaming fraud. It highlights Suno’s output of roughly 7 million tracks per day and Deezer’s finding that 85 % of AI‑generated...
By Music • Technology • Policy
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
Mario Gabelli: Value Investing Ideas for 2026
Mario Gabelli highlighted at the Barron’s Roundtable 2026 that value investors should target mispriced experiential assets such as media, sports franchises, and entertainment companies. He cited Madison Square Garden Sports as trading at roughly half its calculated intrinsic value and...
By The Acquirer’s Multiple
Blog•Feb 24, 2026
The 10 Best Apps For Lawyers In 2026
The 2026 roundup identifies the ten most effective legal‑tech apps, ranging from AI‑powered client communication platforms to cloud‑based billing and discovery tools. Selections were based on features, user ratings, security certifications, integration depth, and pricing. Apps such as Case Status,...
By Legal Tech Daily
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Insurance Reform in Hawaii
United Policyholders helped draft a suite of six insurance reform bills for Hawaii after the 2023 Maui wildfires revealed systemic gaps in coverage. The legislation extends replacement‑cost and additional‑living‑expense timelines, mandates transparent mortgage‑proceeds handling, and eliminates inventory requirements for personal‑property...
By United Policyholders – Blog
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Tap to Pay Starts
Open payments, branded as Tap to Pay, launched today on Sound Transit and Metro, allowing riders to use credit cards and digital wallets alongside ORCA cards. Early adopters report ambiguous on‑board confirmations, making it unclear which card is charged and...
By Seattle Transit Blog
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
DHL Supply Chain Completes 1B Picks with Locus Robotics
Logistics giant DHL Supply Chain announced it has completed one billion picks using Locus Robotics’ autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) across more than 40 global sites. The deployment, which began in 2017, has delivered 30%‑180% higher pick rates and an 80%...
By Mobile Robot Guide
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Denifanstat Posts Positive Phase III Results for Acne Treatment
Ascletis Pharma announced that its oral fatty‑acid‑synthase inhibitor denifanstat (ASC40) achieved positive Phase III results in moderate‑to‑severe acne vulgaris. In a 480‑patient double‑blind trial, 33% of participants reached clear or almost‑clear skin versus 15% on placebo, and an open‑label safety study...
By Xtalks – Biotech Blogs
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
B-2 Spirit Flies with Adaptable Communications Suite 4.0
Sierra Nevada Corporation and Northrop Grumman have completed the first flight of a B‑2A Spirit equipped with the Adaptable Communications Suite (ACS) 4.0. The upgrade embeds a secure, open‑mission computing environment that plugs the bomber into the Combined Joint All‑Domain Command...
By The Aviationist
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Laser Shockwaves Transform Carbon Nanotube Films Into Graphene-Rich Networks without External Heating
Researchers have demonstrated that nanosecond laser‑induced shockwaves can transform single‑walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) thin films into multilayer graphene‑rich networks in a single, chemical‑free step. The process applies ~2.27 GPa pressure pulses without external heating, causing the nanotubes to unzip and coalesce...
By Nanowerk
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Next Patch Wishlist
Community feedback highlights that the Mageslayer component of Bloodthorn has become overly dominant in late‑game scenarios, granting excessive magic resist to carries. This power spike penalizes heroes such as Sand King, Leshrac, and Death Prophet, while also providing an outsized...
By Dotabuff Blog
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Before We Predict The End Of Lawyers, Let’s Take A Deep Breath
Generative AI is being touted as a productivity breakthrough for law firms, but the author argues it may actually increase workload. Drawing on the Solow paradox, the piece suggests that more information leads to more analysis, verification, and billable hours...
By Legal Tech Monitor
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Before We Predict The End Of Lawyers, Let’s Take A Deep Breath
Stephen Embry argues that generative AI, while touted as a productivity miracle for law firms, may actually generate more work rather than reduce it. He frames this counter‑intuitive outcome with the Solow paradox, which observes that new technologies often raise...
By TechLaw Crossroads
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
How Interior Designers Build a Shopify Store That Captures Product Revenue From Day One
Interior designers with sizable followings can turn their influence into direct e‑commerce revenue by launching a Shopify store that combines service bookings, curated dropship products, and content publishing. The model promises 20‑35% of annual income from product sales and bookings,...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
CN Index Remains in High Pressure Territory as Market Gradually Cools
The CN Index slipped to 512 this week, keeping global container shipping in the high‑pressure zone while showing incremental easing. Freight rates on major Asia‑US and Asia‑Europe corridors fell, reflecting improved capacity and a more balanced demand environment. Geopolitical tensions,...
By Container News
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Delaware High Court Finds Investor Pact Suit Delay Fatal, Clarifies “Void/Voidable” Difference
The Delaware Supreme Court in Moelis & Co. v. West Palm Beach Firefighters Pension Fund reversed a Chancery ruling, holding that the 2014 stockholder agreement was voidable rather than void, and therefore the nine‑year‑old lawsuit was barred by the doctrine...
By Delaware Corporate & Commercial Litigation Blog
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Why Amazon Sellers Need a Specialized Agency After $500K in Revenue
Amazon sellers reaching $300K‑$500K in monthly revenue encounter a structural shift in operational complexity that outpaces a lean, generalist model. Managing dozens of ASINs, multi‑marketplace listings, and five‑figure ad budgets requires specialized expertise across PPC, SEO, content, and inventory. The...
By eCommerce Fastlane
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Merck’s Oncology Spin-Out: Organizational Design as Patent Cliff Strategy
Merck has created a standalone oncology business unit to confront the concentration risk posed by Keytruda, which now generates over half of its pharmaceutical sales and faces patent expiry around 2028. The restructuring treats organizational design as a strategic lever...
By Pharmaceutical Executive (independent trade outlet)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
SCOTUS Rejects Boeing Appeal Regarding MAX Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Boeing's appeal, allowing the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association lawsuit to continue in Texas appellate courts. The case alleges Boeing interfered with the union’s business and fraudulently induced pilots to operate the 737 MAX, seeking...
By AirInsight
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis Tool (Updated Feb 2026)
A new Commercial Real Estate Lease Analysis Tool has been released, offering landlords, tenant‑rep brokers, and prospective buyers a structured Excel model to abstract lease terms and forecast cash flows. The tool features three core worksheets—Lease Abstract, Lease CF, and...
By Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
New Web App: Short-Term Rentals Acquisition Model
A new web application wraps A.CRE’s short‑term rentals acquisition model, letting users input property data through a guided form while Excel remains the calculation engine. The app validates inputs, runs the model, and instantly displays key return metrics such as...
By Adventures in CRE (A.CRE)
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
OTR Trucker-Songwriter Long Haul Paul's New 'After Party Sessions' Live Record
Long Haul Paul, the OTR trucker‑songwriter known from Overdrive Radio, is releasing two new records: the archival “1994: The Lost Tapes” and the live compilation “The After Party Sessions.” The live album captures performances from recent trucking events, many recorded...
By Overdrive
Blog•Feb 23, 2026
New Commander Appointed to Lead 78th Air Assault Brigade
Ukraine's 78th Air Assault Brigade has appointed Colonel Vladislav Tsika as its new commander. Tsika advanced from platoon leader to head of the 90th Airmobile Battalion and later served in the Lithuanian‑Polish‑Ukrainian Brigade and as deputy commander of the 77th Airmobile...
By MilitaryLand.net