The People's Liberation Army's Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence Highlighting Integration as Key to "Intelligentization" Goals
China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has placed artificial intelligence integration at the core of its “intelligentization” drive, a strategic priority set by President Xi Jinping. The PLA seeks to boost its kill chain, cross‑domain information sharing, multi‑agent collaboration, and data transmission through AI, aiming to match or surpass U.S. military capabilities by mid‑century. Researchers reviewing over 100 publications found the PLA also emphasizing AI‑enabled logistics while acknowledging integration hurdles and new vulnerability risks. The analysis flags potential blind spots and suggests future research directions.
MTN mmWave Trials Show Promise for Extending 5G Broadband Reach
MTN South Africa and US‑based Pivotal Commware completed field trials of the Pivot 5G mmWave repeater at three sites in Gauteng and Limpopo. The repeaters redirected and amplified millimetre‑wave signals, delivering download speeds two to five times faster than without...
VinEnergo Launches Global Strategy with 10 GW Renewable Portfolio
VinEnergo, the Vietnamese renewable energy arm of Vingroup, unveiled a global expansion plan anchored by a secured 10 GW project portfolio across Europe and Asia. The company aims to scale its total capacity to 100 GW within three years, focusing on 50 GW...
Asics Steps up Retail Expansion with 304sqm Chadstone Flagship
Asics opened a 304 sqm flagship store at Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre, its second‑largest Australian location. The larger format lets the brand display its full performance portfolio—running, netball, football and licensed apparel—in a single space. Designed with Japanese‑inspired timber and bamboo,...
BNPL Fintech Affirm Shares Insights on Managing Rental Payments
Affirm warns that many renters face predatory BNPL schemes that can charge over 180% APR, turning a simple rent split into costly debt. The fintech highlights its own consumer‑friendly approach, offering a zero‑interest Pay in 4 plan that breaks rent...
Myanmar Airways International Deploys Maxamation’s Aviator System to Strengthen Revenue Strategy
Myanmar Airways International (MAI) has rolled out Maxamation’s cloud‑based Aviator revenue‑management system to sharpen pricing, demand forecasting and seat‑inventory control across its 42‑destination network. The platform delivers real‑time analytics that automatically adjust fares and allocate capacity as market conditions shift....
Luxury Unfiltered: Why Most Luxury Brands Are Talking to the Wrong Part of the Brain
Daniel Langer argues that luxury buying decisions are driven first by emotion, with rational analysis serving only as post‑purchase justification. He notes that ultra‑high‑net‑worth individuals have risen 44 % since 2019, yet many clients now view luxury as overpriced because brands...
Large Greek Banks: Solid F2025 Results Provide Buffers Against Heightened External Risks in 2026
Greek banks Alpha, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece, and Piraeus posted a combined net profit of €4.5 bn in fiscal 2025, a 5% year‑on‑year increase driven by higher fee income and one‑off gains despite net interest income compression. Return on equity...
IAB Europe Publishes 2026 Readiness Report Highlighting AI, Regulation & Sustainability Challenges in Digital Advertising
IAB Europe released its 2026 State of Readiness – Sustainability in Digital Advertising report, the fourth edition covering both environmental and social dimensions. The study’s double‑materiality analysis finds social issues such as privacy and media plurality outweigh environmental impacts. AI...
Why Iran Isn’t Attacking America’s Bases in Turkey
Iran has launched strikes against U.S. bases in the Gulf States, citing their role in the U.S.-Israel campaign, yet it has refrained from hitting the two American installations in Turkey. Tehran views the Gulf nations as militarily weak and economically...
Renesas Launches RH850/U2C Automotive Controller
Renesas Electronics introduced the RH850/U2C, a 32‑bit automotive microcontroller built on a 28 nm process. The MCU features four cores running up to 320 MHz, including dual lockstep cores, and offers up to 8 MB of on‑chip flash. It supports Ethernet TSN, CAN‑XL,...
Autolane and Hevo Partner on AV Wireless Charging
Autolane and Hevo have announced a partnership to embed wireless charging into autonomous vehicle (AV) fleets, with commercial trials slated for 2026. The collaboration merges Autolane’s curbside operating system, which coordinates pickups, deliveries and rideshare, with Hevo’s wireless charging hardware...
Wind Farms, Big Batteries, Pumped Hydro: 13 Renewables Projects Put on Fast-Track by New State Authority
The New South Wales government has fast‑tracked 16 projects worth $34.4 billion, with 13 focused on renewable generation and storage. A newly created Investment Delivery Authority (IDA) will override local council decisions to accelerate planning approvals. Projects range from large wind...
‘Mr. Lufthansa’ Taps Crisis Playbook to Tackle Costs and Union Battles
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr is leveraging his crisis‑management experience to improve margins, centralise the group and expand long‑haul capacity. After a 60% share‑price rise since early 2025, the airline posted its best punctuality in a decade with over 80% on‑time...
JioStar Removes 36 IPTV Apps From Google Play and App Store
JioStar secured the removal of 36 high‑download IPTV apps from Google Play and the iOS App Store during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, cutting off over 26 million global downloads and disrupting a piracy ecosystem. The move, backed by...
GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Addiction Rates in Large Study of Veterans
A large retrospective study of over 600,000 U.S. veterans found that patients prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for diabetes were 14% less likely to develop new substance-use disorders compared with those on SGLT-2 inhibitors. The analysis also showed 30% fewer drug-related...
Syria Opens International Bidding Process for 20-Year Mobile Network License
Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched an international Request for Applications for a 20‑year mobile network operator license, with proposals due by 2 April 2026. The award will replace the MTN Syria concession, keep the market two‑operator for five...
MMS Gets Mining Gig at Ora Banda’s Davyhurst Gold Project
Mineral Mining Services (MMS) secured a comprehensive mining services contract from Ora Banda Mining for the Davyhurst Gold Project in Western Australia. The agreement covers full load‑haul, drill‑and‑blast, and extensive civil works, focusing on the Waihi pit and run‑of‑mine realignment. MMS...
ANELLO Photonics & Mythos AI Partner to Secure GPS-Denied Maritime Navigation
ANELLO Photonics and Mythos AI announced a strategic partnership to deliver a plug‑and‑play maritime navigation system that operates without GPS. The solution merges ANELLO’s silicon‑photonic optical gyroscope (SiPhOG) inertial sensor with Mythos AI’s autonomous decision‑making software, creating an open‑systems INS...
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 10
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 will join Xbox Game Pass on March 10, accessible to Premium and Ultimate subscribers on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The title will arrive with all post‑launch updates, including the Edgerunners content, and supports...
Property, Auto Insurance Shopping Up as Consumers Feel Economic Pressures
Consumers are intensifying year‑round shopping for auto and property insurance, defying traditional seasonal patterns, according to TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Personal Lines Trends report. Auto insurance searches rose 10.6% year‑over‑year in Q4 2025, while property insurance activity increased 5.3% over the same period....
What Berkshire’s CEO Abel Said About Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway’s new CEO Greg Abel disclosed a sharp decline in 2025 underwriting profit, with GEICO alone responsible for more than half of the $1.9 billion drop. Across all property‑casualty units pretax underwriting profit fell 16.5% to $9.7 billion and combined ratios...
Carmaker League Table Shows EV Supply Chains Are Becoming Even Cleaner — Thanks To Strong EU Rules
The fourth edition of the Lead the Charge Auto Supply Chain Leaderboard shows that major carmakers are accelerating the greening of EV supply chains, with Tesla, Ford, Volvo and Mercedes posting the strongest scores. EU regulations, especially the Batteries Regulation,...
In-House Exciter Repairs Underpinning Sandvik Rock Processing Screening Support
Sandvik Rock Processing operates an in‑house Exciter Repair and Refurbishment Facility in South Africa to restore vibratory screen components to OEM specifications. The centre strips, inspects, replaces worn parts and tests exciters to the same standards as new units, delivering...
MIT Develops Biodegradable “Smart Pill” To Track Medication Adherence
MIT engineers have unveiled SAFARI, a biodegradable ingestible sensor that confirms pill ingestion using a bioresorbable Faraday cage and RFID tag. The device activates once the cage dissolves in the gastrointestinal tract and transmits a signal within about ten minutes....
Georgia Insurance Law Is About to Get an Upgrade With Multiple Changes
Georgia’s House passed HB 1344, a sweeping insurance reform moving to the Senate, targeting lower premiums and stronger consumer protections. The bill raises fines for insurers and auto‑fraud perpetrators, expands the insurance commissioner’s investigative powers, and creates a $6,000 matching...
Expect More Platinum Price Gyrations, Warns WPIC
The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) projects the platinum supply deficit to shrink dramatically to 240,000 ounces in 2026, down from a record 1.082 million ounces in 2025. Despite the narrowing gap, demand is expected to dip 8% to 7.62 million ounces...
Taxi Insurer Failed to Defend Uber in Crash Cases, Judge Says
U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled that American Transit Insurance Co. (ATIC) breached its duty to defend Uber Technologies in 23 crash lawsuits, ordering the insurer to pay damages and Uber’s legal fees. ATIC, New York’s largest taxi insurer, has...
Spain: Court Summons for Cloudflare CEO
A Madrid investigating court has summoned Cloudflare chief executive Matthew Prince to appear on April 7th over alleged non‑cooperation with Spain’s anti‑piracy efforts. LaLiga and Movistar Plus+ claim the U.S. firm ignored more than a hundred takedown requests, allowing roughly 38 percent of...
3D Scanning Accuracy Brings Mold Repairs Back on Track
Nemak, a Tier‑1 aluminum die‑casting supplier, equipped its Spanish plant with Creaform’s HandySCAN BLACK | Series and the Inspection software to modernize mold maintenance. The portable, high‑accuracy 3‑D scanner replaced manual checks, delivering precise deviation data against CAD models. Technicians used the scan...
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Cognitec introduced FaceVACS-Entry, a lightweight 5‑megapixel biometric camera that captures facial images, detects presentation attacks, and verifies travelers in seconds across eGates, kiosks and border booths. The device’s new firmware adds QR‑code reading and broader capture ranges, streamlining EU Entry/Exit...
Personalized, Measurable, Flexible: The Next Generation of Digital Health Networks
Employers have layered dozens of digital health point solutions, creating a fragmented benefits landscape that confuses employees and burdens HR teams. Kris Heinzen argues that true value emerges when these tools are woven into a unified network that prioritizes personalization,...
PLD Space Raises $209 Million to Shift Into Serial Rocket Production
PLD Space announced a €180 million Series C round, the largest European space funding this year, to accelerate serial production of its Miura 5 launch vehicle. The round was led by Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric, which will receive priority launch access for its satellite...
OBR Delivers Hammer Blow to Government’s Housing Targets as Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement Offers No Solutions
The Office for Budget Responsibility warned that UK housebuilding will dip to a low of 220,000 units in 2026‑27 before a modest recovery to just over 305,000 by 2030‑31, falling short of the government’s 300,000‑home target. The forecast shows cumulative...
EXCLUSIVE: Vanessa Kirby Is Lancôme’s New Global Ambassador
British actress Vanessa Kirby has been appointed Lancôme’s new global ambassador. The partnership underscores the brand’s emphasis on “sophisticated vulnerability” and everyday natural beauty, resonating with Kirby’s personal history and recent transition to motherhood. She will headline upcoming campaigns for...
Should Adland Follow Publicis and WPP’s Four-Day Office Mandate?
Publicis and WPP have rolled out mandatory four‑day office weeks for their global agency networks, sparking debate across the advertising sector. Agency leaders say the shift hinges on cultivating trust, safeguarding mental wellbeing, and preserving client‑focused outcomes. The move reflects...
Glory Ages: Vikings Redeem Codes and How to Use Them (March 2026)
Glory Ages: Vikings, an action title by Vladislav Vasilev, offers skill‑based combat and striking visuals but currently provides no redeemable codes. The article notes that developers have not released any codes yet, though future releases are likely tied to game...
JioStar Blocks 420 Piracy Sites During T20 World Cup
JioStar launched a massive anti‑piracy campaign during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, blocking 420 illicit sites and removing 36 illegal IPTV apps that had amassed over 26 million downloads. The Delhi High Court injunction enabled the suspension of 141 piracy...
Qld Govt Bucks Advice, Cuts Mine Safety Commissioner
Queensland's government has abolished the Mine Safety Commissioner role, transferring its statutory duties to other agencies, despite an independent review urging retention of the position. The move contravenes advice from Resources Safety and Health Queensland, raising concerns over regulatory oversight....
Company Seeks to Become a ‘Leader in Interventional Radiology’ with Recent Acquisition
Quantum Surgical, a French robotics and AI specialist, has acquired Miami‑based NeuWave Medical from Johnson & Johnson, creating the Precision IO Group. The combined entity merges Quantum’s Epione platform for robotic‑assisted tumor ablation with NeuWave’s market‑leading microwave ablation devices used...
How Hong Kong Apparel Brand Sau Lee Appeals to the American Fashion Lover
Hong Kong‑based Sau Lee, founded by designer Cheryl Leung in 2014, has positioned itself as a modern Chinese heritage label for American consumers. By reimagining classic cheongsam silhouettes with contemporary prints, diverse sizing (00‑14) and price points from $228 to...
Qatar Armed Itself for Years. Now Iran Tests It
Qatar spent over a decade building a modern, multi‑domain military, boosting defense spending by 434% to $11.6 billion in 2021 and targeting a $19 billion budget by 2027. The programme diversified air assets with F‑15QA, Rafale and Typhoon jets, added Leopard 2A7+ tanks,...
Keytruda Hangs On to Best Seller Crown as GLP-1s Gain Ground
Merck’s Keytruda remained pharma’s top‑selling drug in 2025, generating $31.7 billion and a 7 % year‑on‑year increase. However, the combined sales of GLP‑1 franchises—Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide line and Novo Nordisk’s semaglutide portfolio—totaled over $36 billion, overtaking Keytruda for the first time. The GLP‑1 market is...
Geopolitical Uncertainty Highlights Tourism’s Safety Appeal
Travel sellers at ITB Berlin 2026 warned that the ongoing US‑Israel‑Iran war is pushing tourists toward regions perceived as safe. They highlighted Asia‑Pacific’s stability, low crime rates and effective crisis management as key selling points. Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Bhutan...
The New Media Stack & The AI Video Gold Rush
AI video platforms are democratizing content creation, allowing solo creators to produce cinema‑grade shows and brands to generate hundreds of ad variants at scale. Experts say speed and output will increase tenfold, but success will hinge on owning strong intellectual...
Francophonie Summit to Boost Cambodia Tourism
Cambodia will host the Francophonie Summit in November, prompting tourism leaders to view the event as a catalyst for repositioning the country as a hub for trade, talent, and long‑stay visitors. Industry voices urge the government and private sector to...
SuperGroupies Reveals RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Merch
ATLUS and SuperGroupies have launched a merchandise line for RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, featuring a pocketwatch, overcoat, and cross‑body bag. The items will be available for pre‑order in summer 2026, with pricing to be announced later....
AGTEK Launches Reveal Transform AI Module
AGTEK, a Hexagon subsidiary, announced Reveal Transform, an AI‑driven module that converts PDF construction plan sheets into CAD‑like linework and structured data. The tool automates text extraction, alignment, and classification, then exports the results to AGTEK’s Gradework platform for rapid...
AIDC2026: ‘Format / Boring / Predictable’
At AIDC2026, a panel of SBS executives and producers debated the DNA of returnable documentary formats. They agreed that a bankable emotional hook is essential, while the narrative must stay unpredictable. A solid structural framework provides viewers with a familiar...
Pokémon Pokopia Day-One Update Detailed
Pokémon Pokopia launched with a day‑one patch, bumping the title to version 1.0.1. The update primarily delivers a series of bug fixes aimed at stabilizing core gameplay. Nintendo requires the new version for any online functionality, while local multiplayer sessions...