Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Get Extra Fortnite Rewards in March 2026
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will receive a trio of Fortnite reward updates in March 2026, adding a third monthly refresh beyond the standard Crew benefits. The March 1‑31 Crew refresh offers two new outfits, a back bling, a pickaxe and 1,000 V‑Bucks, while the delayed Battle Pass (March 19) and OG Pass (March 31) each unlock two additional outfits for active subscribers. By signing up for a one‑month Ultimate pass in early March, players can collect at least six new outfits and other pass rewards. These items remain usable even after the subscription lapses, extending their value beyond the Battle Royale mode.
Can Cold Plasma Improve Surgery Recovery? Study Suggests Faster Healing, Less Fat
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University demonstrated that an FDA‑approved cold plasma device can speed muscle wound healing in rats. Within six hours, plasma treatment boosted neutrophil infiltration and activated repair‑related gene pathways, and after two weeks it reduced fat deposition...
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core I9-14900K Faceoff — Intel’s Raptor Lake Platform Continues to Be Relevant in 2026
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, built on Zen 5 X3D, outperforms Intel’s Core i9‑14900K in gaming, delivering up to 24% higher frame rates and superior power efficiency. Intel’s 14900K, with its 24‑core hybrid design, retains a clear advantage in multi‑threaded productivity workloads, beating the...
Forget Tech Stocks: The Utility Play That Could Outperform Nvidia
Nvidia’s AI‑chip rally has lifted its shares over 700% in three years, dwarfing the S&P 500’s 70% gain. Meanwhile, Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) is positioning itself as the power engine behind that demand, securing record‑size corporate PPAs with Microsoft and Google....
Inside the Dragon Sword Drama: Total Refunds, Takeover Allegations, and a $2.2M Reversal
Webzen transferred $2.2 million to developer Hound13 moments before a whistleblower interview, amid a bitter contract war over Dragon Sword. The open‑world action RPG entered a “zombie” maintenance state just one month after launch, with the publisher offering full refunds and...
Interview: Booshan Rengachari, Founder and CEO of Finzly
Finzly, founded in 2012, delivers BankOS—a cloud‑native operating system that consolidates ACH, Fedwire, SWIFT, RTP, FedNow and tokenized assets behind a single API, letting banks retire fragmented legacy cores. In October 2025 the firm introduced Agentic Galaxy, AI agents that...
New £20 Harry Styles Tickets Axed over Tout Fears
Ticketing platforms have scrapped a batch of £20 Harry Styles tickets after detecting heightened tout activity. The decision follows reports that scalpers were using automated bots to secure large volumes of low‑priced seats for resale at premium rates. Organisers cited...
US Federal Court Blocks SNAP Funding Cuts over States’ Refusal to Share Recipient Data
A U.S. District Court in Northern California issued a preliminary injunction preventing the USDA from withholding SNAP funding from 21 states and the District of Columbia after they refused to provide detailed recipient data. The judge found the states likely...
TA Playlist Game for March 2026 Announced
The True Achievements (TA) Playlist for March 2026 has been finalized, with President Studio’s *Crime Scene Cleaner* winning the community vote. Voters chose from four spring‑cleaning themed titles, and the game secured just over 35 % of the ballots, outpacing the runner‑up by 30‑35...
Blizzard Reveals an Overwatch X Nier Automata Collab Too Early, and You'll Never Guess Who's Getting the New Skins
Blizzard announced the Overwatch × Nier: Automata crossover, called Project Yorha, introducing five new character skins. The skins reimagine Lifeweaver, Vendetta, Wuyang, Kiriko and Mercy as Nier’s Adam, A2, 9S, 2B and the Commander. A brief YouTube Short teased the lineup before being...
GLP-1 News Galore; Top 100 Venture Investors; Doug Ingram to Step Down; and More
This week’s Endpoints Weekly highlighted a surge of GLP‑1 developments, including new trial data and expanded indications that reinforce the class’s dominance in obesity and diabetes treatment. The newsletter also released its annual Top 100 venture investors list, showing a notable...
Golden Age for the German Arms Industry
Germany’s defence budget has surged to about €100 billion for 2025, roughly double the 2021 level, and the majority of the €170 billion spent between 2020‑2025 has gone to domestic firms. Domestic procurement now accounts for €109 bn, while arms exports have risen...
Microsoft Casual Games Are Perfect for Earning Easy Microsoft Rewards Points
Microsoft’s Solitaire Collection and Mahjong, included in all Xbox Game Pass tiers, are being used as easy tools to complete daily and weekly Game Pass quests for Microsoft Rewards points. Users can run the games in the background for just...
Japanese Company Proterial Plans to Make Magnets & More in India
Proterial, a Japanese advanced‑materials maker, is evaluating India as a production base for its rare‑earth‑free electric‑vehicle magnets and other high‑end components such as superalloys and power‑electronics parts. CEO Sean M. Stack highlighted strong economic momentum, government incentives, and the need...
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Declared No Power Cuts in State Till Public Exams Are Over
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation (TNPDCL) has ordered a halt to all planned maintenance that requires power cuts until the state’s public examinations conclude in April. The directive applies to Chennai and every district across Tamil Nadu, suspending routine work on...
The Convergence of Clinical Intelligence and Patient Outreach: Analysis of OpenEvidence’s AI Integrated Telehealth Ecosystem
OpenEvidence launched its AI‑Integrated Doctor Dialer™, a HIPAA‑secure app that merges voice, messaging, fax and voicemail with real‑time clinical decision support powered by a medical‑specific large language model. The platform embeds deterministic, citation‑backed recommendations directly into patient communications, eliminating the...
Major Explosions Rock Riyadh: Saudi Tourism, Air Travel & Regional Conflict Impact
Massive explosions rattled Riyadh, prompting immediate safety alerts and disrupting air traffic at King Khalid International Airport. Authorities have not confirmed causes or casualty numbers, but flights face delays and possible rerouting amid heightened regional tension. Western governments issued travel...
Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Pulls Out of Adani Green Energy
Norway's $1.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has removed Adani Green Energy Ltd from its portfolio, citing concerns over alleged gross corruption or serious financial crime. The fund sold a holding worth roughly ₹400 crore, while Indian mutual funds have accumulated about $500 million...
E-Commerce 2026 Trends: Building Loyalty and Trust with AI-Powered Visual Experiences
Retailers are accelerating AI‑powered visual experiences to boost loyalty. Hyper‑personalisation delivers up to 16% higher commercial impact, while AR/VR try‑on lifts conversion by 94%. Brands will adopt staged, transparent AI content, focusing on complex, interactive experiences. Trust hinges on consent...
HUNTER×HUNTER NEN×SURVIVOR Reroll Guide and Tips
Hunter×Hunter Nen×Survivor’s launch has sparked intense interest in its fast‑paced roguelike battles. The game’s built‑in Delete Account feature lets players reset their progress instantly, making rerolling for optimal gacha pulls practical. This guide outlines the quickest reroll workflows for Android,...
Secretary Kennedy Appoints Two Physicians to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC announced the appointment of two physicians to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Dr. Sean G. Downing, an internal medicine and pediatrics specialist from Florida, and Dr....
The Airport as a Broader Transport Hub
Airports are no longer judged solely by runway capacity or airline connections; they are now evaluated on how seamlessly they integrate with rail, metro, road and emerging modes like eVTOLs. Multimodal hubs enable passengers to book door‑to‑door journeys, as exemplified...
Forget Your PS5 Pro or Switch 2 –This New Witcher Game Has Me Hooked to My iPhone
Reigns: The Witcher brings the beloved franchise to mobile with a swipe‑based decision engine for just under $6. The game reimagines Geralt’s world through short, choice‑driven scenarios narrated by Dandelion, where players juggle four popularity meters to survive. A rhythm‑based...
SCCL Likely to Bid for Coal Bed Methane in Singareni
Singareni Collieries Company (SCCL) is preparing to bid in upcoming coal‑bed methane (CBM) auctions for three blocks in the Singareni region. The blocks, covering six districts in Telangana, hold an estimated 1.9 billion cubic metres of gas resources. Government officials have...
NSE Eyes Electricity Futures and Coal Spot Exchange as Next Growth Drivers
India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced plans to launch electricity futures, a coal spot exchange and broaden its commodity offerings, leveraging its high‑speed trading infrastructure. CEO Ashish Chauhan said the exchange’s existing systems for order processing, clearing and risk management...
Houthis Vow to Resume Attacks Following Iranian Strikes
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced they will resume attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, ending a four‑month lull. BIMCO warns that ships linked to US or Israeli interests face heightened risk, though...
US-Israeli Strikes on Iran Trigger Ballistic Missile Retaliation
The United States and Israel launched a large‑scale military operation targeting Iranian nuclear and military facilities, as announced by President Donald Trump. Within hours Iran fired Fateh‑110 short‑range ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory, prompting full‑scale air‑defence alerts across the region....
In a World of Serious Videogames, the Valheim Devs' New Co-Op Dungeon Crawler Is a Reminder that Having Fun Is...
Grip Jaw, the studio behind Valheim, released a Steam Next Fest demo for its new co‑op dungeon crawler Begraved. The game mixes cozy hideout customization with horror‑themed dungeons where players collect loot for an ominous Taxman. It introduces a revive‑as‑ghost system...
2D Fab to Work with the Norwegian Military Academy on Graphene-Enhanced Concrete
2D Fab has partnered with the Norwegian Military Academy to test graphene‑enhanced ultra‑high performance concrete (UHPC). Using its 2Dx® CO‑NXT additive and microfibers, the mix aims to boost strength, crack control and energy absorption. Initial plates, 8 cm thick, were subjected...
SCI, Oil Firms Shipping JV Delayed over Lack of Clarity on ONGC’s Role
India’s Shipping Corporation of India (SCI)‑led joint venture to own a fleet for state‑run oil firms has stalled because ONGC’s equity participation remains undefined. The JV structure allocates 50% to SCI, with IOCL, BPCL and Sagarmala Finance each holding 10‑15%,...
Should You Invest in Energy Provider SSE?
SSE is launching a £33 billion programme to upgrade its transmission network and expand renewable generation, positioning the utility for the low‑carbon transition. Revenue has surged roughly 50 % since 2021 and normalised EPS has more than doubled, with management forecasting 7‑9 %...
NAF Returns to Liquid Lineup
Keith "NAF" Markovic has rejoined Team Liquid's starting lineup after missing IEM Krakow due to urgent family matters. The 28‑year‑old will debut in ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1, opening against Passion UA on March 1. Liquid faces intense pressure, as current projections...
How to Increase Inventory Space in Marathon
Marathon’s default vault holds 160 items, which soon limits seasoned players as loot accumulates. The CyberAcme faction offers an Expansion upgrade that adds rows to the vault in five incremental levels, each requiring credits and specific components. The first two...
Holland America Line Unveils 2027/2028 South America & Antarctica Season
Holland America Line announced its 2027‑2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, running from October 2027 through March 2028. The program features 14‑day‑plus itineraries on Nieuw Amsterdam and Zuiderdam, including a 26‑day Inca Coast voyage, a 28‑day Amazon Explorer, and a 22‑day South...
NoCFO Taps Salt Edge to Deliver In-App ‘Pay by Bank’ for SMEs in Finland and Germany
NoCFO, the AI‑native financial management platform, has partnered with open‑banking specialist Salt Edge to embed a Pay‑by‑Bank payment‑initiation service directly into its app. The new feature lets Finnish SMEs approve and pay invoices without leaving the platform, currently serving more than...
Here's Why The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Doesn’t Have An S-Duct Engine Design
The McDonnell Douglas MD‑11 uses a straight‑through duct for its tail‑fin engine instead of the curved S‑duct common on other trijets. This design preserves intake pressure, eliminates the heavy, complex duct structure, and allows a smaller horizontal stabilizer, boosting thrust and...
Here's How to Save 10% on Resident Evil Requiem and Get Eight More Games for Just $14.99
Resident Evil Requiem, a 2026 breakout hit, is now 10% cheaper through Humble Choice. For $14.99 a month, subscribers receive eight games—including Resident Evil Village and Bus Simulator 21—worth over $200 in total. All titles are Steam Deck Verified or...
Owlcat Games Shares Trailers for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader 'The Infinite Museion' DLC and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Gameplay
Owlcat Games released new video teasers for the upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC "The Infinite Museion" and the alpha gameplay of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy. The Infinite Museion DLC introduces Necron Overlord Trazyn, new locations, quests, artifacts, and a...
PRINCESS GRAND JAMAICA TO REOPEN MARCH 1, MARKING FULL RETURN OF PRINCESS HOTELS & RESORTS JAMAICA
Princess Grand Jamaica will reopen on March 1, 2026, restoring the full two‑resort portfolio of Princess Hotels & Resorts Jamaica after the February launch of Princess Senses The Mangrove. The family‑focused resort features 590 ocean‑view suites, an aquatic park, kids...
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Drives Over 100 Million USD in Savings
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) partnered with Ivalua to overhaul its procurement function, delivering over 400 million AED (more than 100 million USD) in savings across 2024‑2025. Streamlined contract‑lifecycle management and a centralized repository cut procurement cycle times by 23 %...
Why Did British Aerospace Build The BAe-146 With 4 Engines?
The British Aerospace 146, launched in the early 1980s, was a four‑engine regional jet designed for short, noise‑restricted European airports. Its quad‑engine layout provided the thrust and redundancy needed for steep climbs and hot‑and‑high operations, while keeping the aircraft’s weight...
Stretch Your Stay with Affordable Road Trip Adventures This Spring in North Dakota
North Dakota Tourism is promoting affordable spring road‑trip itineraries that emphasize slower travel and extended stays. The agency highlights three main corridors—the I‑94 Badlands route, the U.S. Highway 2 northern corridor, and the Enchanted Highway—each paired with budget‑friendly lodging and cultural...
FIRST LIGHT RESORTS ANNOUNCES THREE NEW REASONS TO LOVE YOSEMITE
First Light Resorts announced three visitor‑focused upgrades for Yosemite: a 2026 shift from peak‑hour reservations to real‑time traffic management, an online ticket‑purchase system that speeds entry, and new Wi‑Fi at the Big Oak Flat entrance. These changes aim to reduce...
China Shatters Tourism Records as Millions of International Travelers Descend on Iconic Cities and Hidden Paradises During Spring Festival 2025...
China’s 2025 Spring Festival set a new record for international tourism, with millions of visitors flocking to both iconic metropolises and lesser‑known regions. Streamlined visa policies, including a 240‑hour visa‑free transit, and a surge in cultural‑focused itineraries drove a 21.29%...
Sri Lanka Launches Digital Nomad Visa in 2026, Offering Remote Workers a Paradise Destination: All You Need To Know
Sri Lanka officially launched a digital nomad visa in February 2026, offering remote workers a one‑year stay that can be renewed annually for a €425 fee. Eligible applicants must earn at least €1,700 per month, with an additional €425 required...
RIU Hotels Deepens Travel Safety Commitments in the Americas
RIU Hotels & Resorts announced an expanded child‑protection programme across the United States, the Dominican Republic and Quintana Roo, Mexico. The chain has signed new agreements with PACT USA, MAIS‑ECPAT and ECPAT Mexico, elevating its status to a “Changemaker for...
Skyward Entertainment Shares a New Look at Action-Adventure RPG Second Stone
Skyward Entertainment unveiled a new developer overview trailer for its upcoming action‑adventure RPG *Second Stone*. Creative Director Miko Kiuru and Game Designer Anton Söderberg highlighted the game’s blend of fast‑paced combat, platforming, and a story‑driven dual‑world premise. The title draws...
Quito Metro Awards Signalling Maintenance Contract
Quito Metro has awarded Alstom a four‑year preventive and corrective signalling maintenance contract for Line 1, valued at US$27.2 million. The deal covers train control, interlocking and lineside equipment that supervise real‑time movements on a line that carries about 185,000 passengers daily....
How Micro Fulfillment Hubs Make Same-Day Delivery for Small Retailers Possible
Micro‑fulfillment centers (MFCs) are compact, technology‑driven hubs placed within 5‑10 miles of consumers, enabling same‑day or even two‑hour deliveries for small retailers. By decentralizing inventory, they cut last‑mile distances and reduce shipping costs, directly addressing the 21% cart‑abandonment rate tied...
Telecom News: Akanda, First Towers & Fiber, ZICTA, MTN Zambia, Nokia
First Towers & Fiber, an Akanda subsidiary, unveiled a 700‑kilometre dark‑fiber network across Central Mexico, built under a 20‑year lease with Telefónica and also serving Marcatel. The infrastructure delivers scalable, high‑capacity connectivity for multiple tenants while generating stable lease revenue....