Proton Experimental Gets Improvements for Vermintide 2 and More Controller Support for Launchers
Valve released a February 27 Proton Experimental update that adds native compatibility for Metal Gear Survive and Warhammer: Vermintide 2. The same build ships Xalia 0.4.8, extending gamepad support to launchers such as Red Faction: Armageddon, Final Fantasy X/X‑2 HD Remaster, Sonic 4 Episode II, Disney Bolt and STAR WARS Starfighter. Additional fixes address a memory leak in The King of Fighters XIII video playback, improve timezone detection, and resolve intermittent Xalia startup failures. Together, these changes broaden the catalog of Windows titles that run smoothly on Linux‑based SteamOS systems.
Capital One Venture X Business Card Review: Powerful Earnings, Tons of Perks
The Capital One Venture X Business card is a premium charge card targeting small‑business owners, offering a 150,000‑mile welcome bonus after $30,000 spend and a $395 annual fee. It delivers flat‑rate earnings—10 X miles on Business Travel hotels and rentals, 5 X on flights...
JURY DUTY Returns with Fresh Corporate Chaos
Prime Video has released the first trailer for the new season of Jury Duty, titled Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat. The documentary‑style comedy follows temporary worker Anthony at a staged corporate offsite at a family‑owned hot sauce company, where a...
How To Get Sea Lanterns In Heartopia
The Sea Lantern Event in Heartopia runs from March 1 to March 9, 2026, transforming the coastline into a glowing display of player‑crafted lanterns. Participants must gather 15 Timber, 15 Quality Timber, and one Flawless Fluorite to craft a Blessing Sea Lantern...
AMC Canceled The First Car With An Onboard Computer At The 11th Hour
The 1957 AMC Rambler Rebel was slated to debut Bendix’s Electrojector, an analog‑computer‑controlled electronic fuel‑injection system that could shave half a second off its 0‑60 time. Engineers battled reliability issues, especially cold‑weather starting below 50 °F, and the program was cancelled...
Hormuz Trade Slows to Trickle as Attacks Continue
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil conduit, has seen trade reduced to a trickle after a wave of escalatory attacks. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, followed by Iranian reprisals triggered by the reported assassination of Supreme Leader...
ConcernedApe Cut Stardew Valley’s Saddest Content 13 Years Ago, and I’m Forever Thankful
ConcernedApe’s 10‑year anniversary video revealed an early 2013 mine level that housed a goblin village. In that prototype, goblins lived in furnished rooms and dropped items, turning players into aggressors against sentient beings. The developer deliberately cut the content before...
How to Get the Coin Case in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
The guide explains how to obtain the Coin Case, a key item that stores up to 9,999 coins, in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Players must exit Celadon City’s Game Corner, enter the left‑most house, and speak to a solitary NPC who...
Op-Ed: Gulf States Face a Strategic Choice After Iranian Attacks
Iranian drone attacks on Dubai and other Gulf cities followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury, immediately crippling air services and throttling ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, heavily dependent on imported food...
The Role of AI Transcription in the Future of Video Searches and Discovery
AI transcription is turning spoken video into searchable, time‑stamped text, addressing the long‑standing difficulty of locating specific information within video libraries. Modern speech‑recognition models now handle diverse accents and technical vocabularies with high accuracy, enabling instant transcript generation. By converting...
Ancora Advisors Opens New $148 Million Americold Realty Position Amid the REIT's 42% Pullback
Ancora Advisors disclosed a $148.26 million purchase of 11.5 million Americold Realty Trust shares, representing about 3.05 % of its $4.85 billion U.S. equity portfolio and making the REIT its fourth‑largest holding. The stake was taken while Americold’s stock is down 42 % from its...
Modern Parenting Means Apps for Sports, School and More. Where Is the Data Going?
California Assemblymember Dawn Addis is championing AB 1159, a bill that would tighten privacy protections for K‑12 and college students by closing loopholes in the state’s 2014 education data law and restricting AI companies’ use of student information. The proposal...
Why Do Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Have Such A Distinct Sound?
Harley‑Davidson’s iconic exhaust note comes from its 45‑degree firing V‑twin, where both pistons share a single crank pin, creating a "bang‑bang‑rest" rhythm. The engine’s lack of balance shafts amplifies vibration, making the exhaust valve pop the dominant audible cue rather...
O-1 Case Study: USCIS Approves O-1B for Latin GRAMMY-Winning Audio Engineer From the Dominican Republic
Colombo & Hurd secured an O‑1B visa for a Dominican Republic audio engineer who won a Latin GRAMMY, achieving approval in three months via premium processing. The petition used an agent‑based sponsor to reflect the professional’s project‑based work across multiple...
For Project Zomboid Players, the Year-Long Wait for a Stable Build Is Nearly Over
Project Zomboid’s Build 42 has lingered in an unstable state since December 2024, despite multiplayer launch in late 2025. The Indie Stone studio appointed veteran designer Christian “Serellan” Allen as design director in late 2025 to steer the game toward a stable release. Allen...
Survey Indicates Preferences for Needle-Free Epinephrine Options
A cross‑sectional survey of 210 anaphylaxis patients and caregivers revealed that 90% prefer needle‑free epinephrine delivery, while 89% value devices that are small and easy to carry. Respondents also expressed strong concerns about temperature effects on epinephrine stability. The study...
R6 Siege Veteran Kudos on Rainbow Six Mobile's Potential: "Once It Grabs You, It's Hard to Let Go"
Veteran R6 content creator Kudos praised Rainbow Six Mobile for translating the core Siege experience to smartphones, highlighting slick mechanics like aim‑down‑sights while reloading and under‑barrel gadgets. He noted strong community reception, with players embracing the mobile adaptation despite lingering...
Ruler’s Pentakill Propels Undefeated Gen.G to LCK Cup 2026 Glory
Gen.G completed an unbeaten run to capture the LCK Cup 2026, sweeping BNK FEARX 3‑0 in the grand finals. The decisive moment came in Game three when veteran ADC Ruler secured a spectacular Pentakill, extinguishing any comeback hopes. Throughout the tournament the...
Gigabyte's Huge 55-Inch 4K 120Hz Gaming Monitor Is Now Half Price — Grab This Android-Powered Display with HDMI 2.1 for...
Gigabyte’s S55U is a 55‑inch 4K gaming monitor now on sale for $499, roughly half its original price. The VA panel delivers 120 Hz refresh, 2 ms response, and a full‑array local dimming system with 132 zones, supporting Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and...
Germany's Merz Calls for Plan for 'Day After' In Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the United States and European allies to develop a coordinated "day after" strategy for Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader. He reaffirmed Germany’s support for Washington’s objective of ending Tehran’s...
The Best Open-World Games Set In London
The article ranks eight open‑world titles that let players roam London, from early top‑down experiments like Grand Theft Auto: London (1999) to modern recreations such as Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate (2015). It highlights each game’s release date, developer, and how faithfully...
The Division 2 Goes Back To New York (Again) For 10th Anniversary 'Realism' Mode, As We'll Learn About In Upcoming...
Ubisoft is celebrating The Division franchise’s tenth anniversary with a four‑week Anniversary Season for The Division 2, highlighted by a new Realism Mode that introduces lethal headshots, weapon‑specific damage and no health‑over‑time healing. The season will debut during a March 3 livestream...
GDC Is an Opportunity to Celebrate the Games that Defined 2025, and Explore the New Technology that Will Shape the...
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) returns March 9‑13, 2026, offering a deep dive into the craft of game creation rather than pure spectacle. Industry heavyweights—including Epic, Blizzard, Nintendo, and Xbox—will showcase upcoming titles and share development insights. A major focus...
Mandatory Notification of Trading by Primary Insiders
Nordic Financials ASA disclosed that its Chief Investment Officer, Svend Egil Larsen, bought 25,851 shares through his wholly owned firm Selaco AS at NOK 1.6395 per share on 27 February. The acquisition raises Selaco AS’s holding to 2,631,000 shares, representing a substantial...
U.S. Forces Adopt Smart Rifle Sight for Counter-Drone Defense
The U.S. Army incorporated the Israeli‑made SMASH 2000 smart rifle sight into a multinational counter‑drone exercise at Germany’s Grafenwoehr Training Area. The AI‑driven fire‑control system gives infantry squads a hard‑kill capability against small unmanned aerial systems, complementing larger air‑defense assets. Soldiers...
Travellers Say some Iranians Held up at Turkish Land Border
Some Iranian citizens attempting to cross the Kapıköy land border into Turkey were stopped on March 1, days after the United States and Israel launched strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Travelers reported 300‑400 people waiting on the Iranian side, while...
Everyone Is Chasing 4K—But 1080p Is Still the Sweet Spot for 4 Reasons
The article argues that despite the hype around 4K gaming, 1080p remains the optimal resolution for most PC gamers in 2026. Steam’s hardware survey shows over half of players still use 1080p, and mid‑range GPUs like the GTX 1060 or RX 580...
From Fear to Skepticism to Hope, Top Producers React to Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger at the PGA Awards
Hollywood’s top producers weighed in on the $110 billion Paramount‑Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery during the PGA Awards. Jerry Bruckheimer highlighted potential job losses but praised David Ellison’s commitment to a high‑volume theatrical slate. Jason Blum called the deal an...
Can You Bring Your Own Car Parts To A Mechanic?
Car owners can indeed bring their own replacement parts to a mechanic, potentially saving on the markup that shops add to OEM or aftermarket components. However, many garages refuse for reasons such as lost profit, warranty complications, and safety concerns....
Escalating Cyber Attacks From Iran: Is Your Organization Prepared for State Sponsored Threat Groups?
Escalating geopolitical tensions have amplified Iran‑backed cyber activity, with state‑sponsored groups such as Charming Kitten, APT33, and MuddyWater intensifying spear‑phishing, zero‑day exploits, and custom malware campaigns. These actors target a broad spectrum of sectors, from US political institutions and critical...
ZTE at MWC Barcelona 2026: Advancing AI-Native Connectivity and Intelligent Computing for a Digital Future
ZTE is showcasing its "All in AI, AI for All" roadmap at MWC Barcelona 2026, unveiling eight AI‑driven breakthroughs across connectivity, cloud, smart home and devices. The company highlighted its AI‑native L4 autonomous network stack, the world’s first 6G GigaMIMO...
Japan Pledges to Invest $36 Billion in U.S. Oil, Gas, and Mineral Projects. Here Are 2 Stocks That Could Soar...
Japan announced a $36 billion investment in the United States as the first phase of a broader $550 billion partnership, with most of the capital earmarked for a 9.2‑gigawatt natural‑gas‑fired power plant in Ohio. The project aims to address rising electricity demand...
Drug Discovery Bottleneck? Cell-Free Platform Screens Peptides Faster, Even in Harsh Conditions
Researchers at the Innovation Center of NanoMedicine unveiled PL‑display, a cell‑free platform that immobilizes individual peptides on magnetic beads for rapid screening. The method delivers over ten‑fold efficiency gains versus traditional cell‑based displays and can operate under high‑temperature, high‑salt, or...
Discovery World Invests ₱265 Million to Expand Palawan Properties
Discovery World Corp. is injecting ₱265 million into its Palawan resort portfolio, subscribing to ₱250 million of shares in Euro Pacific Resorts and ₱15 million in Palawan Cove to fund new beachfront developments and bolster working capital. The move also raises JT Perle Corp.'s...
BIR Turns From Taxing to Dismantling Philippine Offshore Gaming
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has moved from taxing to dismantling Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) by issuing a revenue memorandum circular that bans and declares all POGOs illegal, repealing the tax law that previously regulated them. This enforcement...
Philippines Eyes $800-Million ADB Backstop for North-South Commuter Railway Operator
The Philippines is seeking up to $800 million from the Asian Development Bank as a partial credit guarantee to backstop availability payments for the North‑South Commuter Railway (NSCR) operator. The guarantee, equivalent to 24 months of payments, aims to mitigate government...
Nickel Asia Diversifies Into Geothermal, Overseas Investments
Nickel Asia Corp (NAC) posted a 312% jump in net income to ₱6.27 billion, driven by record nickel ore prices and a 56% rise in EBITDA. The company announced three new wholly‑owned subsidiaries to support a geothermal holding entity, a shared‑services...
Speak Softly and Carry a Big V-8: 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood on Bring a Trailer
A 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood in a sleek black‑on‑black scheme is now listed on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, offering a rare rear‑wheel‑drive luxury sedan at a potentially low price. The car sits on a D‑body platform, features a 5.7‑liter...
VIDEO: IDF Destroys Tehran Command Centres After Iranian Missile Kills Nine Israelis
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Tehran, destroying multiple command headquarters, including the General Staff for Internal Security, after an Iranian missile strike killed nine Israelis in Beit Shemesh. Israel reported firing about 100 ballistic missiles at Iran...
61 Years Ago Today: A Milestone in Mayberry – The 150th Episode of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Aired
On March 1, 1965 the sitcom *The Andy Griffith Show* aired its 150th episode, “TV or Not TV,” during its fifth season. The plot follows three city crooks posing as TV producers to scout Mayberry for a bank heist, only...
Apple Retail Stores and Corporate Offices in UAE Temporarily Closed
Apple announced the temporary closure of its corporate offices and five Apple Store locations across the United Arab Emirates after a sharp escalation in the Middle East conflict. The shutdown aligns with new guidance from the UAE Ministry of Human...
SpaceX Launches 25 More Starlink Satellites
SpaceX successfully lofted 25 additional Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base, marking another milestone for its broadband constellation. The Falcon 9’s first stage completed its 20th flight and returned to a drone ship in the Pacific. With 26 launches so...
PlayStation Retro Anime Spoof Will Be Available Outside Japan For The First Time In 27 Years
The 1999 PlayStation shoot‑em‑up *Robot Anime Geppy‑X* is receiving its first official release outside Japan as a remastered version on Steam this July. The four‑disc title, known for its tongue‑in‑cheek homage to 1970s mecha anime, has been fully localized and...
Curiosity Mars Rover: Unnatural Pattern Investigation
NASA’s Curiosity rover’s ChemCam system autonomously flagged a patch of tiny, evenly spaced parallel lines on a Martian boxwork outcrop. The pattern, described as “unnatural,” prompted the rover to target the feature for high‑resolution imaging and laser spectroscopy. Researchers are...
Why The Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight Engine Has Four Spark Plugs
Harley‑Davidson introduced the Milwaukee‑Eight V‑twin engine to replace the Twin Cam, delivering 11% more torque and a higher 10.5:1 compression ratio while maintaining the same weight. The engine features four valves per cylinder and a dual‑spark plug setup that accelerates...
New ESA Contract Targets Small, Fast-Moving Space Junk Beyond Ground Radar Reach
The European Space Agency has signed a data‑procurement contract with Munich‑based Vyoma to receive space‑based observations of small, fast‑moving debris. Vyoma’s Flamingo‑1 satellite, orbiting at 510 km, will deliver bulk traffic data that ESA will use to validate and enhance its...
Chokepoints Under Pressure: When Geography and Conflict Strain the Arteries of Global Trade
The article highlights how simultaneous geopolitical tensions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and Pakistan’s Arabian Sea threaten global maritime trade. Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings triggered tanker stand‑offs, navigation interference, and a surge in war‑risk insurance premiums, while...
Iraqis Call for March to 'Uproot' US Embassy in Baghdad
Iraqi groups linked to the Islamic Resistance announced a mass march to storm the U.S. embassy in Baghdad on March 1, targeting the Green Zone at 8:30 pm. Security forces responded with tear gas and water cannons, dispersing protesters who had already...
Bake Off’s Prue Leith Gives Advice to New Judge Nigella Lawson After Quitting the Show"
Prue Leith announced her departure from The Great British Bake Off after nine years, making way for Nigella Lawson to join Paul Hollywood as a new judge. Leith explained her exit was driven by a desire for more personal time,...
GoodRx Launches Employer Program to Help Subsidize High-Cost Brand Drugs
GoodRx introduced GoodRx Employer Direct, a new service allowing employers to directly subsidize the manufacturer‑sponsored price of high‑cost brand medications such as GLP‑1 drugs without adding them to health‑plan formularies. The model, first piloted with retailer Hy‑Vee, lets employers contribute...