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MWC26 Barcelona Awards GLOMO & 4YFN26
NewsMar 5, 2026

MWC26 Barcelona Awards GLOMO & 4YFN26

The GSMA unveiled the 31st Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards at MWC26 Barcelona, adding six new categories that spotlight AI, fintech, and digital inclusion. Top honors went to industry leaders such as Apple for the iPhone 17 Pro, Huawei for UWB AAU infrastructure,...

By Microwave Journal
How to Free Pokopia's Onix
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Free Pokopia's Onix

In Pokopia, Onix is trapped in a cave north of the Withered Wasteland’s western beach. Players must raise the island’s humidity by assisting Slowpoke, whose yawn creates rain that softens the surrounding rocks. Once the rocks are softened, the Rock...

By Pocket Tactics
Ingram Micro Expands AI Automation and Digital Technology
NewsMar 5, 2026

Ingram Micro Expands AI Automation and Digital Technology

Ingram Micro posted fiscal Q4 2025 net sales of $14.88 billion, up 11.5 % YoY, and net income rose 46 % to $121.4 million. Growth was driven by its Xvantage platform, which integrates over 400 AI/ML models to automate commerce functions such as pricing,...

By Digital Commerce 360
Pilot Turns to NCR Voyix in a POS Modernization Move
NewsMar 5, 2026

Pilot Turns to NCR Voyix in a POS Modernization Move

Pilot Travel Centers, operating over 900 locations across North America, has signed a five‑year exclusive agreement to deploy NCR Voyix’s point‑of‑sale and fuel technology at every site. The move expands an existing partnership and aims to modernize Pilot’s tech stack,...

By Digital Transactions
How to Nagivate the Line Between Greenwashing and Greenhushing
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Nagivate the Line Between Greenwashing and Greenhushing

Brands and retailers are confronting intensified regulatory scrutiny and potential sanctions over sustainability claims, prompting many to adopt “greenhushing” – the practice of keeping environmental initiatives hidden. While this approach reduces the risk of violating emerging green‑claim laws, it also...

By Drapers
How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI

In a March 5 2026 HBR Executive Live, LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky discussed how AI is reshaping work. He argued executives must decide whether to use AI merely to optimize existing processes or to reinvent their business models for the future. Roslansky...

By Harvard Business Review
Truth Is Everyone’s Responsibility
NewsMar 5, 2026

Truth Is Everyone’s Responsibility

A memorandum of understanding was signed between leading Philippine news outlets and the Presidential Communications Office to tackle the surge of fake news. The article argues that disinformation has become a structural threat to democracy, eroding public trust and distorting...

By Manila Bulletin – Business
Triarchy Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
NewsMar 5, 2026

Triarchy Launches Crowdfunding Campaign

Sustainable denim label Triarchy announced a CAD 500,000 equity crowdfunding round on FrontFundr, targeting a May 20 deadline. About 44.5% of the capital will fund next‑generation materials and its patented digital dye process that uses algae‑based pigments, slashing water consumption by over...

By Sourcing Journal
Albaray, Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign, Asda’s George and More
NewsMar 5, 2026

Albaray, Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign, Asda’s George and More

Albaray marks its fifth anniversary with fresh collaborations and expanded retail partnerships while reaffirming its sustainable ethos. Drapers has released a Conscious Fashion Manifesto urging government support for Made‑in‑UK production, recycling infrastructure, compliance financing, and clear sustainability guidance. The CMA’s...

By Drapers
What's Free on the Epic Games Store Today? (March 5)
NewsMar 5, 2026

What's Free on the Epic Games Store Today? (March 5)

Epic Games Store is giving away two titles for free this week. The idle D&D title Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms receives the Raistlin’s Renown Pack, a DLC bundle valued at over $100, available until March 12. The comedic...

By Polygon (Gaming)
First Pokemon Pokopia Event Stars Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff
NewsMar 5, 2026

First Pokemon Pokopia Event Stars Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff

Nintendo announced the first limited‑time Pokemon Pokopia event, "More Spores for Hoppip," running March 9‑24 2026 on Switch. Players must create a habitat, befriend Hoppip, then locate Skiploom and Jumpluff to collect cotton spore materials for exclusive furniture. All event rewards persist if...

By Siliconera
Domino’s Redefines Celebrity Meals in Social-First Campaign
NewsMar 5, 2026

Domino’s Redefines Celebrity Meals in Social-First Campaign

Domino’s is rolling out a social‑first campaign that showcases influencer‑crafted pizza combos ahead of March Madness, promoting its under‑$10 “Best Deal Ever.” The initiative pairs creators like Jesser, Trisha Paytas and Courtney Cook with college basketball players, and includes a partnership with...

By Marketing Dive
Autonomize AI Partners with ServiceNow to Build AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions for Payers
NewsMar 5, 2026

Autonomize AI Partners with ServiceNow to Build AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions for Payers

Autonomize AI announced a partnership with ServiceNow to co‑develop AI‑driven solutions for health‑plan payers. The collaboration will embed Autonomize’s healthcare‑specific AI agents into ServiceNow’s AI Control Tower, targeting claims processing, fraud detection, care management, and utilization management. By leveraging ServiceNow’s...

By Digital Health Global
Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup
NewsMar 5, 2026

Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup

Netflix has acquired InterPositive, the AI filmmaking startup founded by Ben Affleck, integrating its team and appointing Affleck as an advisor. The stealth‑mode company built a proprietary video model that trains on raw footage to assist post‑production tasks such as...

By Fast Company AI
Oklahoma Lawmakers Move to Protect Ratepayers From Effects of Data Centers
NewsMar 5, 2026

Oklahoma Lawmakers Move to Protect Ratepayers From Effects of Data Centers

Oklahoma House Bill 2992 aims to shield residential electricity bills by requiring new large‑load customers—such as data centers, cryptocurrency miners and AI computing facilities—to negotiate their own power contracts and provide collateral for infrastructure costs. The measure, which passed the...

By Route Fifty — Finance
Forget GTA 6's Life of Crime, a Bizarre and Brilliant Indie Heist Game Is Yours for Free on the Epic...
NewsMar 5, 2026

Forget GTA 6's Life of Crime, a Bizarre and Brilliant Indie Heist Game Is Yours for Free on the Epic...

Epic Games Store is offering the indie heist title Turnip Boy Robs a Bank for free from March 5‑12, 2026. The sequel expands the original’s quirky charm into an action‑focused roguelike, drawing gameplay cues from Enter the Gungeon while retaining its...

By PCGamesN
China Eases Climate Target but Clean Energy Could Still Cut Emissions, Experts Say
NewsMar 5, 2026

China Eases Climate Target but Clean Energy Could Still Cut Emissions, Experts Say

China’s new five‑year plan lowers its carbon‑intensity goal to a 17% cut between 2026 and 2030, a step back from the 18% target for 2021‑2025 that it already missed. Analysts warn the weaker pledge could let national emissions rise 3‑6%...

By Climate Home News
Moto Rush Reborn Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date
NewsMar 5, 2026

Moto Rush Reborn Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date

Baltoro Games announced that Moto Rush Reborn will launch on Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2026. The title is an indirect sequel to the 2019 hit Moto Rush GT, which moved over one million units worldwide. It features 45 neon‑lit, handcrafted tracks set in a futuristic...

By Nintendo Everything
Experts Find Holes in Planned Changes to EU Landmark Online Privacy Law
NewsMar 5, 2026

Experts Find Holes in Planned Changes to EU Landmark Online Privacy Law

A new noyb survey of 500 data‑protection officers shows a stark mismatch between the EU Commission’s proposed "digital omnibus" tweaks to the GDPR and the practical needs of compliance professionals. The study highlights dissent over easing the Right‑to‑Access request process,...

By EUobserver (EU)
Empassion CEO: Palliative Care Significantly Impacts Payer Star Ratings
NewsMar 5, 2026

Empassion CEO: Palliative Care Significantly Impacts Payer Star Ratings

Empassion Health’s CEO Robin Hefferman says palliative‑care visits are excluded from CMS star‑rating calculations, a practice that can lift Medicare Advantage plans’ scores and protect hundreds of millions of dollars in payments. He explains that while exclusion improves ratings, effective...

By Hospice News
Russ Meyer, Former Cessna Chairman And Citation Program Leader, Flies West
NewsMar 5, 2026

Russ Meyer, Former Cessna Chairman And Citation Program Leader, Flies West

Russell W. “Russ” Meyer Jr., former chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, died on March 4 at age 93. He steered Cessna from 1975 to 2003, overseeing the rise of the Citation business‑jet family into a market cornerstone. Meyer’s...

By AVweb
How to Get Pokopia Lumber
NewsMar 5, 2026

How to Get Pokopia Lumber

Pokopia lumber is a refined material essential for early‑game crafting and building in Pokémon Pokopia. Players obtain it primarily by giving small logs to Chop‑specialty Pokémon such as Scyther or Pinsir, which convert each log into five lumber over real‑time. Alternative...

By Pocket Tactics
What Marathon’s Creepy Moth Loading Screen Means, According to Bungie
NewsMar 5, 2026

What Marathon’s Creepy Moth Loading Screen Means, According to Bungie

Bungie confirmed that Marathon’s eerie moth loading screen draws on the historic 1947 Harvard Mark II computer bug, using the insect as a visual metaphor for debugging. Creative director Julia Nardin explained the clip functions as a “sense‑mem,” an abstract dream‑like...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Human Fall Flat Drops a Dave the Diver Crossover with a New Level
NewsMar 5, 2026

Human Fall Flat Drops a Dave the Diver Crossover with a New Level

Human Fall Flat has launched a free Viking‑themed crossover level featuring Dave the Diver, adding two themed outfits and a frozen mountain environment. The update is live on Steam for PC, with mobile and console versions slated for later release....

By DroidGamers
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Impact the Moon
NewsMar 5, 2026

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Impact the Moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 60‑metre near‑Earth object, once carried a 4 % chance of striking the Moon in December 2032. New observations with JWST’s NIRCam in February 2026 precisely measured its orbit, eliminating the lunar‑impact risk. The asteroid will safely miss the Moon by...

By European Space Agency News
Regulators Are Moving On SBOMs — But Is Your Compliance Program Keeping Pace?
NewsMar 5, 2026

Regulators Are Moving On SBOMs — But Is Your Compliance Program Keeping Pace?

Software bill of materials (SBOM) are moving from best‑practice guidance to regulatory baseline worldwide. In the U.S., Executive Order 14028 and sector‑specific mandates such as the FDA’s medical‑device rule push SBOM adoption, while the White House’s recent shift to a...

By Forrester Blogs
Legal Opinion Warns Development Banks May Violate Climate Law
NewsMar 5, 2026

Legal Opinion Warns Development Banks May Violate Climate Law

An independent legal opinion warns that major multilateral development banks and their shareholder governments could be violating international climate law by financing fossil‑fuel projects. The analysis, authored by scholars Johanna Aleria P. Lorenzo and Jolene Lin, builds on the International...

By Devex – News
Psychedelics Are Placeholders for More Traditional Depression Therapies: Analysts
NewsMar 5, 2026

Psychedelics Are Placeholders for More Traditional Depression Therapies: Analysts

Psychedelic antidepressants are poised for FDA review this year, driven by strong investor and patient interest. William Blair analysts note that while Johnson & Johnson’s Spravato generated $1.7 billion in 2025 sales, psychedelics are unlikely to capture the entire treatment‑resistant depression market. Companies...

By BioSpace
Sid Rosenberg Apologizes for Mamdani Post
NewsMar 5, 2026

Sid Rosenberg Apologizes for Mamdani Post

Sid Rosenberg, a WABC New York morning host, issued an apology after posting a tweet that labeled Mayor Zohran Mamdani a “America‑hating, Jew‑hating, Radical Islam cockroach.” The inflammatory language sparked immediate backlash from the mayor, community leaders, and the broader public. Rosenberg...

By Talkers
“If You Wanted to Have Civil Disobedience and Start the Process of Unraveling a Society, We're a Pretty Big Target”:...
NewsMar 5, 2026

“If You Wanted to Have Civil Disobedience and Start the Process of Unraveling a Society, We're a Pretty Big Target”:...

National Gas, the operator of the UK’s critical gas transmission network, has partnered with Palo Alto Networks to secure its cloud‑first transformation. The collaboration delivers a full‑stack security stack covering network firewalls, Prisma Cloud, and emerging XDR capabilities while preserving...

By ITPro
Tikehau Capital: Information Relating to the Total Number of Voting Rights and Shares as of 28 February 2026
NewsMar 5, 2026

Tikehau Capital: Information Relating to the Total Number of Voting Rights and Shares as of 28 February 2026

Tikehau Capital filed a regulatory notice on 5 March 2026 detailing its share capital as of 28 February 2026. The company reported 175,247,840 total shares, each carrying a voting right, resulting in identical notional voting rights. After accounting for treasury shares, exercisable voting rights...

By Euronext
Spring-Forward Show Prep
NewsMar 5, 2026

Spring-Forward Show Prep

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8, moving clocks forward an hour for most U.S. regions. The shift creates darker mornings and longer evenings, affecting listeners’ mood, safety, sleep patterns, and energy use. Radio stations can capitalize on these changes by...

By Talkers
Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Plots Massive Data Centers Across US, Canada
NewsMar 5, 2026

Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Plots Massive Data Centers Across US, Canada

Kevin O’Leary’s O’Leary Digital announced a joint venture with West GenCo to build the Wonder Valley data‑center campus in Utah, targeting up to 7.5 gigawatts of power. A sister campus in Grande Prairie, Alberta, will mirror the capacity, creating an initial 15‑gigawatt...

By TechRepublic – Articles
SABO SEZ: What Happened to Sex?
NewsMar 5, 2026

SABO SEZ: What Happened to Sex?

Talk radio once thrived on sex‑focused programming, with pioneers like Dr. Ruth, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Dr. Toni Grant capturing record shares among 18‑34 listeners. These shows expanded from brief segments to multi‑hour live call‑ins, becoming cultural staples and lucrative...

By Talkers
Back Market’s GMV Increased 32% in 2025
NewsMar 5, 2026

Back Market’s GMV Increased 32% in 2025

Back Market reported a 2025 gross merchandise value (GMV) exceeding €3.5 billion, a 32 percent rise from the prior year. The French marketplace also posted a 35 percent EBITDA margin in France and achieved global EBITDA profitability. In Germany, GMV and revenue jumped...

By Ecommerce News Europe
US's Fly Live Charter Begins Executive Jet Operations
NewsMar 5, 2026

US's Fly Live Charter Begins Executive Jet Operations

Fly Live Charter has launched executive jet operations by adding a 1980-built Cessna Citation II (N173AA) to its Part 135‑certified fleet. The seven‑seat jet is based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and joins two Piper PA‑31s, expanding the carrier’s offering of longer‑range,...

By ch-aviation News
Ryan Acquires Hucke and Associates
NewsMar 5, 2026

Ryan Acquires Hucke and Associates

Ryan, a leading tax and software provider, announced the acquisition of Hucke and Associates, a boutique New York City property‑tax firm. The deal adds Hucke’s expertise in hospitality, office, retail, industrial and multifamily tax appeals to Ryan’s commercial real‑estate services. Hucke’s...

By Accounting Today
Audacy: Podcasts Eating Into Social Media and Streaming Music
NewsMar 5, 2026

Audacy: Podcasts Eating Into Social Media and Streaming Music

Audacy’s research shows podcast listening in the U.S. has surged from 6% of audio consumption in 2015 to 23% in 2025, overtaking both social‑media scrolling and streaming music. Adults now spend an average of 103 minutes per day on podcasts,...

By Talkers
Speak up for Our Sector
NewsMar 5, 2026

Speak up for Our Sector

Maritime leaders face a perfect storm of geopolitical turmoil, regulatory uncertainty and shrinking investment, threatening the sector’s ability to meet decarbonisation and infrastructure goals. Intent Communications CEO Namrata Nadkarni urges a single, data‑driven voice through the 2025‑26 ICS Maritime Barometer Survey...

By Splash 247
More Tankers Hit in Gulf as Iran Conflict Spreads
NewsMar 5, 2026

More Tankers Hit in Gulf as Iran Conflict Spreads

More tankers were hit in the Gulf as the US‑Iran conflict intensified, with a Bahamas‑flagged vessel attacked by an explosive‑laden boat and another tanker suffering a port‑side explosion and oil spill. Since the war began Saturday, nine civilian ships have...

By BusinessLIVE
Forza Horizon 6: 9 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay | IGN First
NewsMar 5, 2026

Forza Horizon 6: 9 Minutes of Exclusive Gameplay | IGN First

IGN released nine minutes of exclusive Forza Horizon 6 gameplay, showcasing the series’ first open‑world map set in Japan. The footage follows a Saleen S7 through rural countryside, Tokyo streets, and mountain foothills, highlighting new cars, a refreshed progression system, and deeper...

By Xbox Wire
Milrem Outlines Plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS Numbers Set to Double
NewsMar 5, 2026

Milrem Outlines Plans for Havoc and Vector as Ukrainian THeMIS Numbers Set to Double

Estonian robotics firm Milrem Robotics announced it will deliver 150 Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System (THeMIS) uncrewed ground vehicles to Ukrainian forces by the end of 2026, more than doubling the 70 already supplied. The majority—about 90%—are configured for basic...

By Shephard Media
Amtrak Will Launch First Round of Community Grants for B&P Tunnel Program March 23rd
NewsMar 5, 2026

Amtrak Will Launch First Round of Community Grants for B&P Tunnel Program March 23rd

Amtrak will begin accepting applications for its Community Investment Program on March 23, targeting projects near the Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore. The program is part of a $50 million phased investment to replace the 150‑year‑old B&P Tunnel, a critical...

By Railway Track & Structures (RT&S)
Why Warehouse Insight Is the Go-To Mobile WMS Solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central Users
NewsMar 5, 2026

Why Warehouse Insight Is the Go-To Mobile WMS Solution for Dynamics 365 Business Central Users

Warehouse Insight is a native mobile WMS add‑on for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central that brings real‑time inventory visibility, barcode scanning, and offline capabilities to the warehouse floor. The solution offers a drag‑and‑drop App Designer, a free WMS Express tier...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
Inside the Radical Plan to Power London’s Tube Network with Solar Energy
NewsMar 5, 2026

Inside the Radical Plan to Power London’s Tube Network with Solar Energy

Transport for London (TfL) announced a partnership with SSE Energy Solutions to build solar farms that will feed up to 65,000 MWh of renewable electricity directly into the London Underground network, bypassing the National Grid. The tube currently consumes about 1.6 TWh...

By Time Out
NDreams Proposes Restructuring with 78 Roles at Risk and Two Studios Set to Close
NewsMar 5, 2026

NDreams Proposes Restructuring with 78 Roles at Risk and Two Studios Set to Close

VR developer nDreams announced a sweeping restructuring that could eliminate 78 positions and shut two internal studios, Near Light and Compass. The Elevation studio, housing roughly 120 staff, will become the nucleus of the leaner organization, while a smaller XR...

By PocketGamer.biz
Marathon PS5 Controller Is Pretty Cool for a Limited-Edition DualSense
NewsMar 5, 2026

Marathon PS5 Controller Is Pretty Cool for a Limited-Edition DualSense

Marathon’s limited‑edition DualSense controller launched on March 5, 2026 for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X. The controller mirrors the standard DualSense in feel and functionality, featuring Marathon‑themed lime‑green and black decals baked into the plastic. Reviewers note the design is tasteful, though...

By Polygon (Gaming)
Dachser Achieves Emission-Free Deliveries in 25 City Centres
NewsMar 5, 2026

Dachser Achieves Emission-Free Deliveries in 25 City Centres

Dachser now operates emission‑free inner‑city delivery zones in 25 European cities, deploying 60 battery‑electric trucks and 13 cargo bikes. In 2025 the network covered roughly 1.8 million kilometres without greenhouse‑gas emissions, averaging 7,000 km per day. The rollout follows a modular...

By Electrive
Micron: What Exploding Memory Prices Mean for Investors
NewsMar 5, 2026

Micron: What Exploding Memory Prices Mean for Investors

Micron Technology is benefiting from an unprecedented surge in memory prices, driven by a tight supply of high‑bandwidth memory (HBM) and soaring demand from hyperscale cloud providers. The price rally has pushed Micron's gross margins to historic levels and set...

By Motley Fool – Investing