Supercell and King Alumni Antihero Raise $4.5m to Launch Extraction Shooter Misfitz
Antihero Studios, founded by former Supercell and King veterans, secured $4.5 million in pre‑seed funding from a16z, Laton and Sisu. The studio’s first title, Misfitz, is an extraction‑shooter that mixes Brawl Stars‑style gameplay with collaborative‑versus‑betrayal mechanics. Over 70,000 players have already participated in early testing, and the studio has partnered with influencer KairosTime to seed a community. Antihero plans to leverage the game’s social dynamics to build a consumer‑focused brand rather than a traditional publisher model.
Amphenol RF Introduces Additional Non-Magnetic SMPM Connector Configurations
Amphenol RF has expanded its non‑magnetic RF connector portfolio by adding new SMPM configurations. The connectors are offered in smooth‑bore and full‑detent styles that mate with existing non‑magnetic bullet adapters for board‑to‑board applications. Their gold‑plated beryllium‑copper contacts and PTFE insulators...
Dstillery Has A New Agentic AI Interface For Refining Audiences Faster
Dstillery unveiled DS-1, an agentic AI interface that lets advertisers create and refine custom audience segments in minutes instead of days. Built on the Model Context Protocol, DS-1 integrates with Slack, Microsoft Teams, browsers and pushes audiences directly to The...
Dstillery Has A New Agentic AI Interface For Refining Audiences Faster
Dstillery unveiled DS‑1, an agentic AI interface that lets advertisers build and refine custom audience segments in minutes instead of days, integrating directly with Slack, Teams, browsers and pushing audiences to The Trade Desk. The tool, built on the Model...
Introducing Seeq Intelligence: Bridging Industrial AI and Human Expertise for Smarter Operational Decisions
Seeq unveiled Seeq Intelligence, an industrial AI platform that blends real‑time operational data with institutional knowledge to deliver decision intelligence at enterprise scale. The solution introduces Agent Q, a natural‑language, domain‑aware analyst, and tools for building custom AI agents and...
Not A Shark Company Aims to Deliver Low-Overhead Marketing and Comms for Game Companies
Not A Shark Company (NASC), a Paris‑based fractional agency for video‑game studios, announced a strategic expansion to meet rising demand for low‑overhead, high‑impact marketing and communications. The firm’s model connects studios with veteran triple‑A consultants, offering full publishing capabilities while...
Key Biosimilars Events of February 2026
February 2026 saw a surge of biosimilar activity, with key regulatory approvals for products such as Sandoz Enzeevu (Eylea), Accord Filkri (Neupogen), and STADA Gotenfia (Simponi) across the US, Canada and the EU. Companies forged new licensing and commercialization deals that extend biosimilar...
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Accumold announced its participation at OFC 2026, the leading optical networking exhibition, where it will showcase micro‑molded plastic components for fiber‑optic and photonics hardware. The company will demonstrate how its precision‑molded parts support tight‑tolerance requirements in connectors, transceivers, and optical modules...
Global Fintech Leaders: Key Players by Region in 202
The article maps the world’s fintech powerhouses, highlighting the United States’ infrastructure giants like Stripe and Plaid, Europe’s regulation‑driven champions such as Revolut and Adyen, Latin America’s Nubank dominance, Africa’s mobile‑money foundation with M‑Pesa, and Asia’s massive transaction ecosystems led...
Suzanne Collins’ ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Takes Top Honors at the 31st Annual Audie Awards Gala
The Audio Publishers Association’s 31st Audie Awards in New York honored Suzanne Collins’ *Sunrise on the Reaping* as Audiobook of the Year, while recognizing top narrators across fiction, nonfiction, and comedy. The ceremony also inducted five veteran narrators into the APA...
Event Network Joins AAM in Museums Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Event Network, a leading operator of experiential retail for museums, participated in the American Alliance of Museums' Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on February 24. The company’s executives joined museum leaders to lobby for continued IMLS funding, the bipartisan Museum...
How “Deep Industry Research Agents” Can Change Your Organization
Corporate AI investments often chase new products, but immediate gains lie in service‑productivity. Deep Industry Research Agents (DIRAs) are domain‑specific, end‑to‑end AI analysts that diagnose and resolve exception cases, as demonstrated with asset manager PIMCO. Over eight months the agents...
At $6,500, Are You Brave Enough To Take On This 2005 Audi S4 Avant?
An 2005 Audi S4 Avant Quattro is listed on Craigslist for $6,500. The wagon features a 4.2‑liter V8 with a six‑speed manual and permanent Quattro, but has 123,499 miles and several mechanical issues, including an oil leak at the timing‑chain...
Instagram “Sends per Reach” Playbook: Designing Posts People Send In DMs
Instagram’s algorithm now prioritizes Sends per Reach (SPR), measuring how often posts are privately shared via DM relative to their reach. Adam Mosseri confirmed SPR as a key ranking signal, shifting focus from likes and saves to intentional private sharing....
Peer Influence Can Make or Break Your AI Rollout
Microsoft researchers surveyed 557 U.S. information workers on AI usage. They found that peer influence is the strongest driver of heavy generative AI adoption, increasing the likelihood of daily use by 8.9 percentage points, surpassing formal training and leader messaging....
Atomic Minerals Launches South Lisbon Valley East Drill Permitting, Utah
Atomic Minerals Corp. has filed drill permits for an initial 18‑20 holes across its 1,516.5‑acre South Lisbon Valley East (SLVE) property in Utah. The program aims to test a suspected arcuate uranium belt on the northeast side of the Lisbon...
Let’s Get Practical About AI – AI@Media International, March 24th
Publishing Perspectives and Digital Publishing Report are hosting a virtual half‑day conference, AI@media International, on March 24, 2026, to showcase practical AI applications in publishing. A recent BISG survey revealed that under half of North American publishers use AI, primarily...
MMF Boss Issues Warning on ‘Unspoken Crisis in British Music’
The Music Managers Forum (MMF) chief Annabella Coldrick warned that the UK music scene faces an "unspoken crisis" despite the Brit Awards’ fanfare. Data shows only 15 of the top‑40 albums and 20% of the top‑100 tracks last year involved...
Magellan AI Integrates Nielsen DMA® Data to Bring Local Market Measurement to Podcast Attribution
Magellan AI has licensed Nielsen’s proprietary DMA® data, adding local‑market measurement to its podcast attribution platform. The integration maps podcast performance onto Nielsen’s 210 standardized U.S. media markets, enabling advertisers to evaluate impact at the geographic level. This capability aligns...
Chart of the Week: Clearing the Backlog
The latest Dealogic and Bain & Company chart shows a noticeable uptick in corporate exit activity across the United States and Europe during 2025. This rise signals that the backlog of stalled mergers and acquisitions is finally being cleared. Higher...
WoodMac Warns of Lithium Supply Deficit by 2028
Wood Mackenzie warns global lithium demand could exceed 13 Mt LCE by 2050 under an accelerated net‑zero transition. Without new investment, supply deficits could appear as early as 2028, with gaps widening to 8.5 Mt LCE by 2050. Electric vehicles account for...
Cross-Posting Matrix: What to Change per Platform
Cross‑posting short‑form videos in 2026 demands platform‑specific tweaks rather than simple duplication. The article outlines a matrix that details required changes in aspect ratios, safe‑zone placement, caption rewrites, and audio licensing for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Brands are...
North East Community Groups to Benefit From Free Radio Campaign to Celebrate 40 Years of Metrocentre
Award‑winning Pride Radio, operated by LGBTQ+ charity OUT North East, is donating £100,000 in airtime to mark Metrocentre’s 40‑year anniversary. The Top 40 Community Voices scheme will allocate a free 12‑week radio campaign to 40 local charities and community groups, with...
London City Airport Launches Consultation on Airspace Change Proposal
London City Airport has opened a public consultation on its Airspace Change Proposal, seeking comments on a new 4.49‑degree landing approach for select new‑generation aircraft such as the Airbus A320neo. The consultation runs from 2 March to 17 May 2026 and does not...
Gysev Cargo to Operate Future Trieste–Hungary Service
Gysev Cargo has signed an agreement with state‑owned Adria Port to operate a dedicated rail link between Hungary and a future intermodal terminal in Trieste. The terminal, covering 34 hectares, is slated for completion in 2028 and will be funded...
Quell Takes New Treg Into Clinic After Transplant Study Halt
Quell Therapeutics has launched the phase 1/2 CHILL trial of its autologous CAR‑Treg therapy QEL‑005 in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, after pausing the liver‑transplant program QEL‑001. The multi‑center study will enroll patients in the UK, Germany and Spain, with read‑out...
Boehringer Ingelheim Axes MASH Pact With OSE After Disappointing Mid-Stage Data
Boehringer Ingelheim has terminated its metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatohepatitis (MASH) collaboration with OSE Immunotherapeutics after an exploratory Phase 2 trial failed to meet its primary endpoint. The original 2018 deal included a €15 million upfront payment and up to €1.1 billion in milestone potential,...
The Typical U.S. Homeowner Hangs Onto Their House For 12 Years. In Los Angeles, It’s 20 Years.
Redfin’s 2025 analysis shows the median U.S. homeowner now stays in a home for 12 years, the longest tenure since 2022. Tenure peaked at 13.4 years in 2020, fell during the pandemic‑driven buying surge, and rebounded slightly in 2025. California...
Malaysia Scraps Kuwaiti Hornet Purchase Plans
Malaysia’s cabinet has officially cancelled its plan to buy used F/A‑18 Hornets from Kuwait, citing uncertain delivery dates and unresolved long‑term logistical support. Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said a technical assessment by a Royal Malaysian Air Force delegation in...
Up To 17-Hour Nonstop Flights: Saudia's 10 New Ultra-Long Routes In 2026
Saudia announced ten new nonstop ultra‑long‑haul routes for 2026, some stretching up to 17 hours, using the fuel‑efficient Airbus A321XLR. The carrier, the Middle East’s largest operator by flight count, will add services like Jeddah‑Los Angeles, Riyadh‑Santiago and Dubai‑Johannesburg, expanding beyond...
TransferGo Enters New Stage of Growth as Bank of Lithuania Expands EMI Licence
The Bank of Lithuania has broadened TransferGo's electronic money institution licence, allowing the fintech to keep its core cross‑border money‑transfer and payment‑account services while adding new consumer products. The company plans to roll out TransferGo payment cards across the European...
Telemundo Leads as the Most-Watched Spanish-Language Network in Primetime
Telemundo cemented its position as the leading Spanish‑language network in primetime for 2026, topping Nielsen ratings Monday‑Sunday with an average of 339,000 Adults 18‑49 and 1.1 million total viewers. The network posted double‑digit growth year‑over‑year, up 13% among adults and 17%...
Brian Harrell — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026
Brian Harrell, former DHS Assistant Secretary and current Chief Security Officer at Avangrid Energy, is highlighted as a top cybersecurity leader for 2026. He oversees a converged security portfolio that includes IT/OT cyber, physical security, privacy, fire protection, and business...
Gitana 18 Maxi Trimaran Pushes Boundaries of Fully Airborne Offshoring Maritime Racing
The Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild trimaran was unveiled in Lorient on Feb. 14, marking the latest Ultim‑class vessel from the Gitana Team. At 32 meters long with a 23‑meter beam, the boat is engineered for sustained full‑flight foiling, allowing all three...
Dr. Bryan Stoker — Top Cybersecurity Leaders 2026
Dr. Bryan Stoker, a third‑degree Taekwondo black belt and former NSA senior leader, has become Chief Technology Officer at Dispersive Holdings. He spent over 40 years at the NSA and three years as USCYBERCOM J2 technical director, where he built...
Garnier Signs Supermodel Gisele Bündchen as First Global Ambassador to Promote High-Tech Era
Garnier has appointed supermodel Gisele Bündchen as its first‑ever Global Brand Ambassador, anchoring the L’Oréal‑owned brand’s new “High‑Tech Nature” strategy that blends scientific performance with natural ingredients. Bündchen will front worldwide hair‑care campaigns, beginning with the launch of Fructis Diamond Sleek,...
Choice Hotels Canada Announces Additions to Franchise Development Team
Choice Hotels Canada announced the appointment of Kris Crundwell and Michael Durante as regional vice‑presidents of Development, covering British Columbia/Yukon and the Atlantic provinces respectively. The hires come after Choice Hotels International’s full acquisition of the Canadian unit in July...
Molly Sims’ Yse Beauty Appoints New CEO
Yse Beauty, the Gen X‑focused skincare brand founded by Molly Sims, announced Doreen Arbel as its first chief executive, effective March 30. Arbel joins from Charlotte Tilbury after leading its North American operations and brings two decades of L’Oréal experience. Her immediate mandate...
Demand for Canada Grows Within New Luxury Travel Platform
Exclusive Investments LLC launched The Exclusive Collective, a multi‑brand luxury travel platform that merges Exclusive Resorts, onefinestay and Inspirato to serve high‑net‑worth travelers. The platform emphasizes choice, community and flexible travel experiences across life stages. Canada’s demand is accelerating, highlighted...
Forefront RF to Unveil Industry’s First Commercial Low-Band Tunable Duplexer at Mobile World Congress 2026
Forefront RF announced the FFM51010, the industry’s first commercially available low‑band tunable duplexer, at Mobile World Congress 2026. The module leverages the company’s proprietary Foretune adaptive passive cancellation to replace multiple fixed filters with a single configurable component, covering 612‑960 MHz...
AI Agent Overload: How to Solve the Workload Identity Crisis
Zscaler will address the growing workload identity crisis at RSAC 2026, focusing on AI agents and other non‑human identities that span multi‑cloud and on‑prem environments. The session will expose prevalent insecure practices such as static IP mapping and unrotated keys, and...
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Balancing the Role of Physicians and AI [Video]
At the ViVE conference, Smarter Technologies’ chief medical officer Ruben Amarasingham highlighted the firm’s AI strategy aimed at improving data accuracy while easing physicians’ documentation load. He cited positive customer feedback that the platform reduces administrative burden and delivers clear...
Cigna CEO David Cordani To Retire And Be Replaced By Internal Choice
Cigna announced that long‑time CEO David Cordani will retire on July 1, 2026, and be succeeded by internal candidate Brian Evanko, the current president and chief operating officer. Cordani, who will remain board chair, has led the firm for 17 years,...
Montero Completes Exploration Programs at Elvira Gold Project and Advances Data-Driven Targeting Strategy
Montero Mining completed a comprehensive data compilation and detailed exploration program at its Elvira gold project in Chile’s Maricunga Belt. The work integrated high‑resolution geological mapping, 205 km of ground magnetic surveys, 19.2 km of IP/resistivity lines, and AI‑assisted modeling to refine...
UK: Grid-Forming Batteries Miss Out in System Stability Tender as Synchronous Condensers, Gas Get Contracts
The UK National Energy System Operator (NESO) concluded its second‑round Stability Market auction without awarding any contracts to grid‑forming battery energy storage systems (BESS). Synchronous condensers and open‑cycle gas turbines secured 7.3 GVAs of contracts, while all BESS proposals failed the...
First Retailer Achieves End-to-End FSMA 204 Traceability
ReposiTrak announced that a leading grocery retailer has become the first to achieve true end‑to‑end traceability under FDA FSMA Section 204, using its Touchless Traceability solution. The system has already generated hundreds of thousands of FDA‑required Key Data Element records...
TikTok Viral Brand Trü Frü Expands Its Bestselling Range with New Strawberries in White & Dark Chocolate
Trü Frü, the TikTok‑driven frozen snack brand, is adding Strawberries in White & Dark Chocolate to its lineup, hitting UK shelves on 9 March 2026 exclusively through Tesco’s 342 stores and online. The 200 g pack retails at £6 and delivers 83...
Austal Delivers Tenth Evolved Cape-Class Patrol Boat to Australia
Austal has handed over the tenth evolved Cape‑class patrol boat, named Cape Hawke, to the Royal Australian Navy, completing the RAN’s ECCPB program. The project, originally a six‑ship order in 2020, was expanded to ten vessels by 2024. Two additional...
McMillan–Legora Leaders on Bringing Generative AI Into Daily Legal Practice
McMillan LLP has partnered with Legora to embed the firm’s generative‑AI platform across its Canadian practice. The rollout targets core legal work such as litigation, transactional drafting and contract analysis, with built‑in security and data‑privacy safeguards. Firm leaders discussed how...
AI Doubled Auto Industry Cyberattacks: Upstream
Upstream’s 2026 Global Automotive and Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report shows that cyberattacks on the auto sector more than doubled in 2025, driven by AI‑enabled vehicle architectures and expanding API exposure. Ransomware accounted for 44% of incidents, the fastest‑growing threat, while...