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Tablo Firmware Update Brings Free Streaming Channels to Legacy Devices
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Tablo Firmware Update Brings Free Streaming Channels to Legacy Devices

Nuvyyo’s Tablo firmware version 2.2.25 now enables most legacy DVRs to stream a selection of free channels via the newer Tablo app, excluding devices with built‑in HDMI. Users must rescan their units and manually add channels, while AMC and Warner‑owned...

By The Desk
Chicago Industrial Is Having A Moment — Some Investors Want In
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Chicago Industrial Is Having A Moment — Some Investors Want In

Chicago’s industrial market is demonstrating steady fundamentals, with vacancy holding at 4.6% in 2025 and leasing activity climbing to 40.5 million sq ft, while rents rose 4.6% to $8.97 per sq ft. Mid‑market investors Matterhorn and SparrowHawk each secured $300 million in equity, giving Matterhorn...

By Bisnow
TAT-8, First Fiber-Optic Transatlantic Cable Recovered
NewsFeb 27, 2026

TAT-8, First Fiber-Optic Transatlantic Cable Recovered

Engineers have lifted the historic TAT-8 cable, the first fiber‑optic transatlantic link, from the ocean floor. Deployed in 1988, the 6,000‑kilometer system connected the United States, United Kingdom and France at roughly 280 Mbps using 1.3‑micrometer single‑mode fiber. The recovery, led...

By SubTel Forum
This Week in Travel: Top Stories You Can’t Miss
NewsFeb 27, 2026

This Week in Travel: Top Stories You Can’t Miss

Travel industry updates this week include Marival Group’s COO detailing how the hotel chain protected guests during the Jalisco cartel‑related unrest and confirmed that flights to western Mexico have fully resumed. TSA PreCheck will remain operational despite a partial federal...

By Recommend
One Click, 3,800 Contracts: Unison Automates FAR Deviation Mods at Scale
NewsFeb 27, 2026

One Click, 3,800 Contracts: Unison Automates FAR Deviation Mods at Scale

Unison, a federal acquisition software provider, used its bulk modification tool to issue more than 3,800 contract changes for an unnamed agency in a single click. The automation replaced weeks of manual drafting, handling FAR deviation updates required by the...

By Washington Technology
El Pollo Loco Launches a Protein Menu
NewsFeb 27, 2026

El Pollo Loco Launches a Protein Menu

El Pollo Loco unveiled a "Protein Packed Menu" featuring 24 items priced under $15, each delivering 23 to 74 grams of protein. The lineup includes burritos, bowls, salads and a chicken side, all built around the chain’s citrus‑marinated, fire‑grilled chicken....

By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
AI Helps Identify Risk in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
NewsFeb 27, 2026

AI Helps Identify Risk in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Survival rates for congenital heart disease (CHD) have risen, creating an estimated 1.4 million adult patients who often require repeat surgeries. At the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting, Mayo Clinic researchers presented a machine‑learning model that isolates 15 key variables...

By Cardiovascular Business
During Lula’s Visit, South Korea and Brazil Agree to Revive Mercosur Trade Talks
NewsFeb 27, 2026

During Lula’s Visit, South Korea and Brazil Agree to Revive Mercosur Trade Talks

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited Seoul, upgrading the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership and signing ten MOUs across AI, biotech, agriculture, health and security. The summit’s headline outcome was the decision to revive stalled Mercosur free‑trade...

By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
Resident Evil Requiem Interactive Maps of Care Center, Raccoon City, and More
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem Interactive Maps of Care Center, Raccoon City, and More

Polygon released interactive maps for Resident Evil Requiem covering key locations such as the Care Center, Wrenwood Hotel, Water Treatment Plant, and East Raccoon City. The maps pinpoint hidden ammo, weapons, safes, and crafting recipes that players might otherwise overlook....

By Polygon (Gaming)
Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Boot Barn Strengthens Its Country Music Ties With New Stagecoach Sponsorship

Boot Barn announced its debut sponsorship of the Stagecoach country‑music festival, serving as the official boot retailer and presenting sponsor of the new Mustang Stage. The partnership includes on‑site activations, custom giveaways, and a pre‑festival in‑store loyalty event at its...

By WWD
Microsoft Ads Launches Self-Serve Negative Keyword Lists
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Microsoft Ads Launches Self-Serve Negative Keyword Lists

Microsoft Advertising has introduced self‑serve shared negative keyword lists, allowing advertisers to create, edit, and apply up to 5,000 negative keywords directly in the UI. The lists can be attached at the campaign or account level and support exact and...

By Search Engine Land
Lilly Launches LillyPod NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD for Genomics and Drug Discovery AI
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Lilly Launches LillyPod NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD for Genomics and Drug Discovery AI

Eli Lilly unveiled LillyPod, a DGX SuperPOD built with 1,016 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs delivering more than 9,000 petaflops of AI performance. The system powers genomics, protein‑diffusion, small‑molecule graph neural networks and foundation models, allowing billions of in‑silico experiments. Constructed...

By EnterpriseAI
Whoops: US Military Laser Strike Takes Down CBP Drone Near Mexican Border
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Whoops: US Military Laser Strike Takes Down CBP Drone Near Mexican Border

The Pentagon’s high‑energy laser counter‑UAS system mistakenly shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone operating near the Mexican border. The strike occurred without prior coordination with the FAA, prompting temporary flight restrictions in the Fort Hancock area. The mishap...

By Ars Technica – Security
US Zones Rank Outside Top 10 in FM Resilience Index
NewsFeb 27, 2026

US Zones Rank Outside Top 10 in FM Resilience Index

The latest FM Resilience Index shows all U.S. zones falling outside the top‑10 rankings for the first time. The index, which evaluates climate adaptation, business continuity, and operational robustness, placed European and Asia‑Pacific regions ahead of the United States. Analysts...

By Business Insurance
Black Desert Online Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Western Release, Console Marks Six Years of Cross-Play
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Black Desert Online Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Western Release, Console Marks Six Years of Cross-Play

Black Desert Online marks its 10th anniversary in the West with a series of in‑game events, new Vell spawns, and community contests. The console version celebrates six years of cross‑play, offering a 1,000% XP Hot Time and special boss encounters....

By MMORPG.com
Rare Super Pocket Handheld Comes With Banjo-Kazooie
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Rare Super Pocket Handheld Comes With Banjo-Kazooie

Blaze Entertainment unveiled a Rare‑branded Evercade Super Pocket handheld, slated for worldwide release in June 2026 at $69.99/£49.99/€59.99. The limited edition ships with Banjo‑Kazooie pre‑installed and a curated library of twelve classic Rare titles, including two games not found on...

By Siliconera
Unifi Reveals Environmental Gains With Sustainability Snapshot
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Unifi Reveals Environmental Gains With Sustainability Snapshot

Unifi’s 2025 Sustainability Snapshot reports that the company transformed waste equivalent to one billion t‑shirts through its Repreve platform, putting it ahead of its 1.5‑billion‑t‑shirt target for 2030. It also diverted 46 billion PET bottles from landfills, prompting an upward revision...

By Sourcing Journal
2027 Kia Carnival
NewsFeb 27, 2026

2027 Kia Carnival

The 2027 Kia Carnival arrives unchanged from its 2025 refresh, priced between $39,000 and $54,000 across five trims. It is powered by a 287‑hp 3.5‑liter V6 paired with an eight‑speed automatic and front‑wheel drive, achieving a 0‑60 mph time of 7.0...

By Car and Driver
What Lenders Should Consider when Evaluating Small Landlords
NewsFeb 27, 2026

What Lenders Should Consider when Evaluating Small Landlords

Small landlords are an expanding segment of the rental market, but their limited scale creates underwriting challenges for lenders. To gauge creditworthiness, lenders must scrutinize the borrower’s financial stability, including cash flow, tax returns, and debt ratios. Portfolio performance—occupancy rates,...

By National Mortgage News
Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Harnessing the Sun to Extract Oxygen on the Moon

NASA’s Carbothermal Reduction Demonstration (CaRD) successfully used a solar concentrator, mirrors and software to heat simulated lunar regolith and generate carbon monoxide, a precursor to oxygen. The test confirmed that sunlight‑driven chemistry can extract usable gases from moon‑soil without Earth‑supplied...

By NASA News (Breaking)
NRF’s Retail’s Big Show Is Driving the Next Wave of Restaurant Innovation
NewsFeb 27, 2026

NRF’s Retail’s Big Show Is Driving the Next Wave of Restaurant Innovation

The National Retail Federation’s Retail’s Big Show in New York is now a proving ground for restaurant technology, showcasing AI, automation, and data‑driven loyalty tools that were once retail‑only. Sessions highlighted Dine Brands’ 34% cut in ticket‑resolution time and the...

By Total Food Service
AIRS Medical to Showcase SwiftMR™ Live at ECR 2026
NewsFeb 27, 2026

AIRS Medical to Showcase SwiftMR™ Live at ECR 2026

AI‑driven imaging firm AIRS Medical will showcase its SwiftMR™ MRI reconstruction platform at the 2026 European Congress of Radiology in Vienna. Attendees can bring anonymized DICOM data to Booth #AI-19 for real‑time reconstruction, demonstrating faster scans and sharper images. The...

By AI-TechPark
Paprika Studios Opens Croatian Office
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Paprika Studios Opens Croatian Office

Paprika Studios announced the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia, led by country manager Sandra Anušić. The studio’s first local production is a Croatian adaptation of the reality format “Come Dine with Me,” titled “Večera za 5,” for...

By World Screen
Mint Velvet’s Brand Campaign Activations Take over the Capital This London Fashion Week
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Mint Velvet’s Brand Campaign Activations Take over the Capital This London Fashion Week

Mint Velvet is turning London Fashion Week into a city‑wide showcase, deploying brand activations in Underground stations and a wrapped London cab to spotlight its Spring Leather and Suede jacket line. The retailer also hosted an intimate editor dinner with...

By Retail Times (UK)
Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5 Review – Definitive Edition
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Kingdom Come: Deliverance PS5 Review – Definitive Edition

To mark its eighth anniversary, Kingdom Come: Deliverance received a PS5 Definitive Edition that lifts the original console ports to PC‑ultra visual quality and native 60 fps performance. The upgrade adds dynamic resolution, higher‑resolution textures and FSR‑upscaled 4K, while loading times...

By GamingBolt
Coliving Developers Are Finding Funders — But They May Have To Wait For Profits
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Coliving Developers Are Finding Funders — But They May Have To Wait For Profits

Institutional investors are increasingly financing UK coliving projects, especially in London, with typical deal sizes of £50‑150 million. Developers are now required to contribute meaningful equity, pushing any profit upside to the back‑end and tying returns to IRR hurdles. The funding...

By Bisnow
LUCID Releases Atlas10 SWIR 10GigE RDMA Cameras with Sony IMX992 and IMX993 SenSWIR Sensors and Integrated TEC Cooling
NewsFeb 27, 2026

LUCID Releases Atlas10 SWIR 10GigE RDMA Cameras with Sony IMX992 and IMX993 SenSWIR Sensors and Integrated TEC Cooling

LUCID Vision Labs launched the Atlas10 SWIR, a 10GigE camera featuring Sony’s 5.2 MP IMX992 and 3.2 MP IMX993 SenSWIR InGaAs sensors. The camera incorporates integrated thermoelectric cooling (TEC) that can be set to 10 °C, cutting dark current and image noise for...

By RoboticsTomorrow
Germany Plans to Scrap Subsidy for Small-Scale Rooftop Solar
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Germany Plans to Scrap Subsidy for Small-Scale Rooftop Solar

Germany plans to abolish fixed feed‑in tariffs for rooftop solar installations under 25 kW starting in 2027, arguing that falling equipment costs now make small systems economically viable without subsidies. The draft proposal, seen by Bloomberg, would shift policy emphasis toward...

By OilPrice.com – Main
AAHOA Shares Details of 2026 HYPE Conference
NewsFeb 27, 2026

AAHOA Shares Details of 2026 HYPE Conference

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association hosted its 2026 Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE) conference in Miami, gathering emerging hospitality leaders for two days of education and networking. Sessions covered leadership, extended‑stay performance, AI‑driven operations, financing through AAHO Lending, and...

By Lodging Magazine
The Monumental Update Is Making Monuments Faster in Orna: The GPS RPG with Both Navigation and Floor Count
NewsFeb 27, 2026

The Monumental Update Is Making Monuments Faster in Orna: The GPS RPG with Both Navigation and Floor Count

Orna: The GPS RPG will roll out the Monumental Update on March 2, 2026, overhauling its event dungeons, known as Monuments. The redesign aligns each Monument with a specific classline—Warrior, Mage, Thief, or Pet—delivering faster, near‑continuous combat and eliminating long...

By DroidGamers
Co-CEO: Permian Resources Sees Opportunity in Expected Divestiture Wave
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Co-CEO: Permian Resources Sees Opportunity in Expected Divestiture Wave

Permian Resources Corp. says a wave of asset divestitures is looming as large oil‑and‑gas players unwind recent mega‑deals, and the Midland‑based operator is ready to act. The company can comfortably spend up to $3 billion on acquisitions through 2027 without stretching...

By Oil & Gas Journal – General Interest
Chronicle Studios Partners with Teo Skaffa on ‘Graveheart Keep’ WEBTOON Series
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Chronicle Studios Partners with Teo Skaffa on ‘Graveheart Keep’ WEBTOON Series

Chronicle Studios announced its first partnership on the WEBTOON platform, teaming with illustrator Teo Skaffa to launch the young‑adult gothic‑horror series *Graveheart Keep* this spring. The AI‑driven studio will handle social strategy, content optimization and monetization across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok....

By Animation World Network (AWN)
Whole Foods Market Triples Pitch Day Capacity for Q2 2026, Offering up to 50 Brand Slots
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Whole Foods Market Triples Pitch Day Capacity for Q2 2026, Offering up to 50 Brand Slots

Whole Foods Market announced a three‑fold increase in its Q2 2026 Pitch Day capacity, offering up to 50 dedicated slots across Grocery, Whole Body and Specialty categories. Applications open on 27 February and close on 27 March, with the pitch event slated for...

By Retail Times (UK)
Cable One Down 10.9k Subs, Shentel Up 5.4k
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Cable One Down 10.9k Subs, Shentel Up 5.4k

Cable One shed 10,900 broadband subscribers in Q4 2025, a smaller decline than the 21,300 lost in Q3, as disconnect rates improved. CFO Todd Koetje cited intense competition from fixed‑wireless and fiber overbuilds and a challenging macro environment. New CEO Jim...

By Broadband Breakfast
Local Food, Real People, Better Experiences: The Rise of the Modern Farm Shop
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Local Food, Real People, Better Experiences: The Rise of the Modern Farm Shop

Shoppers increasingly demand traceable, locally‑sourced food, prompting a resurgence of modern farm shops. The Farm Retail Association notes that roughly 75 pence of every £1 spent at farm retailers stays within the local economy, reinforcing community wealth. Yorkshire‑based Farmer Copleys became...

By Retail Times (UK)
Hotel Executives Highlight Benefits of Asset-Heavy Ownership at Industry Event
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Hotel Executives Highlight Benefits of Asset-Heavy Ownership at Industry Event

Hotel executives at a recent industry forum championed asset‑heavy ownership, citing control over development, favorable debt terms, and stronger ESG execution. Whitbread, Fattal and Essendi disclosed that a majority of their portfolios are owned outright, enabling rapid market entry and...

By Hotel News Resource
A New Space Race Could Turn Our Atmosphere Into a ‘Crematorium for Satellites’
NewsFeb 27, 2026

A New Space Race Could Turn Our Atmosphere Into a ‘Crematorium for Satellites’

The article warns that the rapid expansion of satellite megaconstellations, highlighted by SpaceX's request to launch up to one million new satellites, could turn Earth's upper atmosphere into a massive incinerator for spacecraft debris. As satellites are deliberately de‑orbited, their...

By New Space Economy
Walker & Dunlop Dismisses A Banking Team After Fraud Investigation
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Walker & Dunlop Dismisses A Banking Team After Fraud Investigation

Walker & Dunlop dismissed members of its banking staff after an internal investigation revealed approximately $134 million in Freddie Mac multifamily loans were affected by borrower fraud, leading to a $29 million loss expense in Q4. The review also uncovered an additional $34 million...

By Bisnow
What to Tip When Traveling—And How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off
NewsFeb 27, 2026

What to Tip When Traveling—And How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off

Travelers face a complex tipping landscape as customs vary worldwide, from modest European gratuities to mandatory U.S. percentages. Google searches for travel‑tip guidance jumped 121% this year, highlighting growing anxiety. In the United States, digital payment presets push tip rates...

By Business Traveller (UK)
Following Markup Investigation, Congress Finds Data Brokers Cost Consumers Tens of Billions of Dollars
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Following Markup Investigation, Congress Finds Data Brokers Cost Consumers Tens of Billions of Dollars

A Congressional Joint Economic Committee report estimates that data‑broker breaches have cost American consumers roughly $20.8 billion. The analysis, sparked by investigations from The Markup and CalMatters, links the loss to four major breaches that exposed over 650 million records in the...

By The Markup
PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 7
NewsFeb 27, 2026

PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer Coming to PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on April 7

Lynxbyte Games and Mostly Games announced that PEPPERED: An Existential Platformer will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on April 7, following its PC debut on Steam a year earlier. The 2D narrative‑driven platformer features a...

By Gematsu
USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears
NewsFeb 27, 2026

USAGM Pushes Deferred Resignations as Court Decision Nears

The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has opened a Deferred Resignation Program, giving staff a chance to leave voluntarily as a federal court prepares to rule on CEO Kari Lake’s authority to slash the agency’s workforce. Over the past year,...

By Radio Ink
Drug Trials Snapshot: HYRNUO
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Drug Trials Snapshot: HYRNUO

Bayer's HYRNUO (sevabertinib) received accelerated FDA approval on November 19, 2025 for adult patients with HER2‑mutated, non‑squamous non‑small cell lung cancer who have progressed after prior therapy. The approval is based on the single‑arm SOHO‑01 trial, which enrolled 122 patients across 78...

By FDA
Russia’s Rosatom Will Continue Foreign Nuclear Power Plant Projects Despite UK Sanctions
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Russia’s Rosatom Will Continue Foreign Nuclear Power Plant Projects Despite UK Sanctions

Russia’s state‑owned nuclear group Rosatom announced it will press ahead with its overseas nuclear power‑plant projects despite the United Kingdom’s new sanctions targeting three of its subsidiaries. The UK imposed nearly 300 measures aimed at curbing Russian energy revenues, citing...

By POWER Magazine
Tribes Cheer House Bill
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Tribes Cheer House Bill

The Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026 aims to eliminate a tax‑code provision that blocks tribes from issuing private‑activity bonds for non‑essential projects. By granting tribes the same bond‑issuing powers as states, the bill opens a vast municipal...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Guam GOs Upgraded to BB by S&P
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Guam GOs Upgraded to BB by S&P

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Guam's general‑obligation rating to BB from BB‑minus, also raising its business‑privilege‑tax and Section 30 bonds to BB‑plus and its certificates of participation to BB‑minus, all with a positive outlook. The upgrade reflects stronger operating performance, rising revenues,...

By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
Legal AI: What Government Agencies Need To Consider
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Legal AI: What Government Agencies Need To Consider

Filevine has released a comprehensive guide titled “Legal AI: What Government Agencies Need To Consider,” aimed at helping public‑sector legal teams navigate the rapidly expanding AI market. The guide outlines how AI can improve government legal workflows, offers a framework...

By Above the Law
Dutch MOD Receive First Shipment Hexonia Combat Clothing System
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Dutch MOD Receive First Shipment Hexonia Combat Clothing System

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of the first batch of the Defence Operational Clothing System (DOKS) from German maker Hexonia GmbH. While the new kit replaces legacy uniforms, it retains the Netherlands Fractal Pattern (NFP) camouflage introduced...

By Overt Defense
Why Do Switch 2 Ports of RE Requiem and FF7 Remake Have Bad Hair?
NewsFeb 27, 2026

Why Do Switch 2 Ports of RE Requiem and FF7 Remake Have Bad Hair?

Nintendo’s Switch 2 struggles with hair rendering in recent ports, notably Resident Evil Requiem and Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The issue stems from the console’s reliance on Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaler, which blurs fine hair details when internal resolution is lowered for performance....

By Polygon (Gaming)