NEW PRODUCT: FlexiSan Modular Spray System for Mobile and Efficient Equipment and Plant Sanitation
BETE introduced the FlexiSan Modular Spray System, a portable, cost‑effective solution for equipment and plant sanitation. The base model features a mobile cart with a clean‑in‑place spray header, dual blending pumps that can hold two liquids, and connects to existing water lines. An upgraded FlexiSan Max version adds extra power for heavy‑soil clean‑ups while maintaining precise spray to minimize waste. The system complements BETE’s extensive lineup of industrial nozzles and spray technologies.
CourtPilot – Recover Money Through Small Claims Court Guided by AI
CourtPilot, an AI‑powered legal platform, enables UK e‑commerce sellers to file small‑claims cases without a solicitor. For a one‑off £97 fee, users receive AI‑generated court documents, evidence analysis, and step‑by‑step guidance for claims up to £10,000. The service begins with...
Resilience: Cyber Risk Shifts From Disruption to Long-Tail Losses
Resilience’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report reveals a decisive shift from ransomware‑focused disruption to extortion attacks that rely on stolen data. Data‑theft‑only extortion claims rose to 65 % of incidents in the second half of last year, turning cyber incidents into multi‑year...
RTP Network Marks Record 2 Million Transactions in a Day
The Clearing House’s Real‑Time Payments (RTP) network set two historic milestones, processing 2.05 million transactions in a single day on Feb. 13 and reaching a daily value peak of $8.36 billion on Feb. 18. The surge reflects accelerating adoption among retail users, digital‑wallet transfers,...
Australian Defence, DroneShield Agree to Advance Counter-Drone Research
The Australian Department of Defence has signed a three‑year agreement with DroneShield to enhance counter‑drone capabilities through joint research and technology sharing. The partnership will involve data exchange on emerging drone technologies via the Defence Science and Technology Group, and...
Hyundai Taps Idemia for In-Vehicle Connectivity Platform
Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with Idemia Secure Transactions to embed eSIM‑based connectivity across its Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles. The IST Connectivity Manager, hosted on Microsoft Azure and GSMA‑certified, enables remote carrier switching and over‑the‑air updates. Deployment begins in...
IAG Cargo Launches AOG Service
IAG Cargo announced a dedicated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service that operates 24/7 across its 250‑destination network. The offering targets urgent transport of aircraft parts to minimize downtime and protect schedule integrity. Intel Market Research projects the AOG logistics market...
The Creator Economy Builds Its Own Lot
The Lighthouse, a creator‑economy co‑working campus, opened in a renovated Venice post office and a larger Brooklyn location, offering podcast studios, edit bays, and communal spaces. With a $6,000 annual membership, it caps membership at 500 and provides credits for...
STAT+: A Rare Disease Drug Was Approvable, Then It Wasn’t. Inside a Surprise Rejection by the FDA
An experimental cell therapy for a rare post‑transplant blood cancer, developed by Atara Biotherapeutics and Pierre Fabre, was initially deemed approvable by FDA reviewers but was abruptly rejected in February 2026 over alleged clinical data deficiencies. The disease affects roughly...
EU Consults on State Aid, Including for Hydrogen, CCS
The European Commission is consulting on revised state‑aid rules that will replace the current framework before it expires on 31 December 2026. The proposal, embedded in the General Block Exemption Regulation, streamlines approvals and exempts climate‑related aid under €30 million per firm or...
Venezuela's US Crude Flows Far Shy of Trump's Claims
President Donald Trump claimed the United States received over 80 million barrels of Venezuelan crude, a figure far exceeding reality. Vortexa ship‑tracking data shows U.S. imports of Venezuelan oil totalled about 17.7 million barrels, roughly 300,000 barrels per day, in January and...
Jigglypuff | Pokémon Guide
Pocket Tactics’ Jigglypuff guide details the pink Normal/Fairy Pokémon’s evolution, base stats, type match‑ups, and comprehensive move lists across every main series game. It outlines where to catch Jigglypuff from Generation 1 through Generation 9, noting its unique Moon Stone evolution into...
Helping Airports Leaders Navigate the Digital Transformation
Ookla has formed a strategic partnership with Imagine Wireless to help airport leaders steer digital transformation. The alliance merges Ookla’s network measurement suite—including Speedtest Insights, Speedtest Certified and Ekahau—with Imagine Wireless’s advisory services, delivering independent validation for private 5G, Wi‑Fi...
Mantis Robotics Achieves Safety Certification for Fenceless, High-Speed Industrial Robot
Mantis Robotics announced that its MR-1 robot arm is the first high‑speed, fenceless industrial robot to earn ISO 10218‑1 and ISO 13849‑1 safety certification. The MR‑1 combines proprietary physical AI with 47 embedded safety functions, all rated PL‑d, allowing it...
Spotlight Series: Outrigger Hospitality Group
Outrigger Hospitality Group’s president and CEO Jeff Wagoner highlighted the critical role of leadership in navigating today’s volatile hospitality landscape. He emphasized the brand’s commitment to authenticity, arguing that genuine guest experiences drive loyalty and revenue. Wagoner also detailed the company’s...
Valve Malfunction Blamed for Failure of Indian Satellite to Raise Its Orbit
India’s ISRO confirmed that a pyrotechnic valve malfunction prevented the NVS‑02 navigation satellite from igniting its orbit‑raising engine, leaving it stranded in a geostationary transfer orbit. The valve failed to open because the command signal did not reach it, likely...
US to Allow Resale of Venezuelan Oil to Cuba
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced it will approve third‑party applications to resell Venezuelan crude and refined products to Cuba. Transactions must follow the same conditions as U.S.-authorized sales to Venezuela's state oil firm, including depositing...
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: “Unexpected Application”
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter dramatically outperformed its original proof‑of‑concept flight test, proving autonomous aerial flight on Mars. Beyond its record‑setting flights, engineers have repurposed one of Ingenuity’s navigation processors to feed real‑time location data to the Perseverance rover at Jezero Crater....
Helika and Avalanche Bring Accelerator Demo Day to San Francisco Featuring Top Studios and a First Look at Helika’s Publishing...
Helika and Avalanche are co‑hosting a joint Accelerator Demo Day at Pocket Gamer Connects in San Francisco on March 9, 2026, concluding a 12‑week program that equips game studios with funding, mentorship, and Helika’s data‑driven publishing support. The event will debut Helika’s AI‑powered...
Pizza Inn to Open Modernized Restaurant in Mesquite, Texas
Pizza Inn is unveiling a fully modernized restaurant in Mesquite, Texas, with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on March 5. The remodel adds expanded seating, a back‑fed buffet, brighter décor, and energy‑efficient lighting. It retains the brand’s scratch‑style pizza, daily‑made dough and whole‑milk...
P.F. Chang’s Launches Dining Experience Inspired By Japan’s Cherry Blossom Season
P.F. Chang’s has introduced a limited‑time "Flavor In Bloom" campaign, a seasonal dining experience inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom season. The centerpiece is the Cherry Blossom Martini, mixing Hendrick’s Gin, St‑Germain elderflower, strawberry, lychee, pineapple and lemon. The menu pairs...
Capital Awarded New Waste Stripping Contract at AngloGold’s Sukari
Capital Mining Services announced three major contract wins that reinforce its growth trajectory. An 18‑month waste‑stripping cut‑back contract at AngloGold Ashanti’s Sukari mine will start in Q1 2026, using existing equipment and newly acquired trucks. The company also secured a five‑year...
Meta’s AI Sending ‘Junk’ Tips to DoJ, US Child Abuse Investigators Say
Meta’s AI‑driven child‑abuse detection is flooding US ICAC task forces with low‑quality tips, doubling the volume from 2024 to 2025. Law‑enforcement officials describe many reports as “junk” because they lack essential evidence such as images or context. The surge follows...
How ISPs Shape the Way We Experience the Internet
Internet Service Providers shape every click by routing traffic through dozens of networks, adding latency that spikes during peak hours. Congestion can degrade residential speeds by 25% or more, especially where legacy copper lines remain. ISPs also employ traffic‑shaping tools...
Metso‑Loesche Launch VRM Dry Grinding Tech
Metso and Loesche have formed an exclusive partnership to launch Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology for minerals processing. The solution merges Metso’s end‑to‑end processing portfolio with Loesche’s vertical roller mill (VRM) design, aiming to replace HPGR, horizontal and stirred mills....
Belotti, Moi Composites Launch Hybrid Additive/Subtractive Manufacturing Centers for Thermoset Composites
Belotti SpA and Moi Composites have announced a strategic partnership that embeds Moi’s short‑fiber additive manufacturing (SFM) technology into Belotti’s gantry CNC machining centers, creating a hybrid platform for thermoset composites. The solution deposits photopolymerizable, short‑fiber‑reinforced material at up to...
How AI Is Transforming Dermatology Care in Austin
Artificial intelligence is now embedded in Austin dermatology clinics, where AI‑driven imaging tools assist physicians in diagnosing skin lesions, classifying conditions, and tracking treatment progress. Studies show deep‑learning models can match dermatologist accuracy for skin‑cancer detection, offering a secondary safety...
Mark Ruffalo Drama That's "Poised to Break Hearts" With "Perfect" Cast Lands New UK Streaming Home
Hal & Harper, the Mark Ruffalo‑led drama that premiered on Australia’s Stan platform, is arriving in the UK on ITVX on 23 March. The series follows two siblings confronting childhood trauma while navigating adult life, and features Lili Reinhart, Cooper Raiff,...
ViVE 2026: Change Management Is Key in Clinical Adoption of AI
At ViVE 2026, Tampa General Hospital highlighted that change management, not technology, is the primary barrier to clinical AI adoption among nurses. The hospital detailed its partnership with Microsoft to deploy an AI assistant that automatically populates custom nursing flow...
DHS Wants More than Biometrics in US-EU Data Sharing Agreement
The United States and the European Union are negotiating the Enhanced Border Security Partnership (EBSP), which would grant visa‑free travel to EU citizens in exchange for access to European biometric databases. The latest draft does not explicitly prohibit the use...
Garden Horizons Gear and Tools Guide
Garden Horizons, a Roblox farming title, features six distinct gear items that boost planting and harvesting efficiency. The gear spans Common to Legendary tiers, priced between $5,000 and $100,000 in-game currency. Players obtain gear exclusively from Molly's Gear Shop, which...
The New Age of Western Industrial Policy: Is There a New Playbook?
A virtual “Trade Winds” event on March 11, 2026 gathered top economists and policymakers to assess the resurgence of Western industrial policy. Speakers outlined a growing toolbox—including procurement preferences, subsidies, and public‑private partnerships—driven by competitiveness, innovation, and economic‑security concerns. The measures aim...
The State of US-Japan Economic Relations in a Changing Global Economy
A recent webinar examined the evolving economic partnership between the United States and Japan, highlighting trade, investment, and supply‑chain dynamics amid shifting global patterns. Experts discussed how post‑pandemic realignments and technological change are reshaping bilateral ties. The dialogue also addressed...
NASA Seeks IBM Partner to Manage Agency's Software Portfolio
NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) to find an IBM Platinum Partner that will manage its extensive software portfolio. The agency intends to establish a five‑year blanket purchase agreement covering licenses, subscription support, expert lab services, and remote...
Stan Acquires Buzzy George Kay Thriller Series GONE for Australia
Australian streaming service Stan has acquired the exclusive rights to the six‑part psychological thriller *Gone* for the Australian market. The series, created by George Kay – known for *Hijack* and *Lupin* – follows elite headmaster Michael Polly, played by David...
Great Clips Taps Into Quarterback Kirk Cousins’ Love for Value Haircuts in New Campaign
Great Clips leveraged NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins as a brand spokesperson in a January 2026 promotion tied to the College Football Playoffs, offering a $9.99 haircut coupon. The 24‑day campaign generated an 11.6% sales lift and a 7.4% rise in...
Orlando Magic Jump Into ST 2110 With New Production-Control Room at Kia Center
The Orlando Magic has completed a full‑scale conversion of its Kia Center control room from legacy baseband to SMPTE ST 2110 IP‑based infrastructure, finishing just before the 2025‑26 season opener. Systems integrator Alpha, along with Anthony James Partners and Unity Systems...
Self-Driving Shuttles to Be Tested at Newark Liberty This Spring
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will conduct spring‑2026 trials of electric autonomous shuttles at Newark Liberty International Airport, partnering with Oceaneering, Ohmio and Glydways. The two‑week, non‑public tests simulate a high‑capacity shuttle network that could connect existing...
Onity Group Adds a Former Truist Executive to C-Suite
Onity Group announced the appointment of Aulene Wessel, a former executive vice president at Truist, as its new chief accounting officer. Wessel replaces Francois Grunenwald, who will exit after a transition period. Her résumé includes senior roles at SoFi, Silicon...
Tell Congress: No Funding for Nuclear Testing
President Trump has signaled intent to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing, prompting advocacy groups to urge Congress to block related funding. The article highlights historical fallout from past tests, noting lingering health and environmental impacts. Experts claim no technical justification...
Mike Fincke Reveals He Was the Astronaut Who Had Medical Issue on the ISS
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke disclosed that he suffered a medical event aboard the International Space Station on Jan. 7, prompting an early return for Crew‑11. He praised his crewmates and NASA flight surgeons for stabilizing his condition and arranging a coordinated...
Uncertainty and Concern Mounts for BEAD Providers in Minnesota
Minnesota’s broadband director, Bree Maki, warned that new NTIA requirements for BEAD participants – written pledges not to seek additional subsidies – are creating a chilling effect among providers, especially those using Universal Service Fund money. The uncertainty over potential...
Eidesvik Wins PSV Extension From Aker BP
Eidesvik Offshore has secured an additional contract extension from Aker BP for its 2012-built platform supply vessel Viking Prince. The extension adds roughly two months to the vessel’s hire, pushing the end‑date to the end of April 2026. This follows...
Five Major Shifts Shaping 2026 Manufacturing Tech Priorities
Rootstock’s 2026 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey shows five pivotal shifts in tech priorities. Workforce talent shortages have risen to become the leading barrier, increasing from 25% to 33% of respondents. AI investment is moving sharply toward supply‑chain execution and...
UnsolicitedBooker Targets Telecoms in Central Asia with New Backdoors
The China‑aligned threat group UnsolicitedBooker has begun targeting telecommunications providers in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The campaign employs two custom backdoors, LuciDoor and MarsSnake, delivered through phishing emails that embed malicious Office macros and loaders such as LuciLoad. These implants can...
Ponchorado Is a Satirical Wild West Survival-Action Game in a 1930s Cartoon Style, Out Now
Ponchorado, an indie title from Seal Games, is now available on Android. The game blends satirical Wild West survival‑action with roguelite mechanics, all rendered in a 1930s cartoon style. Players control Poncho, a forgotten stuntman stranded on an unfinished western...
Nordex Achieves Record Figures in Q4/2025 - Share Jumps 19 Percent to Over €41
Nordex SE posted record Q4 2025 results, with order intake rising 9.2% to €3.2 billion and revenue up 16% to €2.5 billion. EBITDA surged to €307 million, delivering a 12.1% margin, while net profit jumped to €184 million. Full‑year 2025 figures also broke records,...
MEPs Rally Behind Ex-Commissioner Breton After US Sanctions
EU members of the European Parliament rallied behind former commissioner Thierry Breton after the United States imposed visa restrictions on him for his role in shaping the Digital Services Act. Breton, who oversaw the DSA and other digital regulations, used...
P3 to Develop Middleware Solution that Standardizes Mapping Data
P3 Digital Services announced a development program to build middleware that sits between Android Automotive OS and a vehicle’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS). The platform will translate high‑definition map data from Android into a standardized ADASIS‑based protocol, enabling direct...
Why Venture Capital Is Moving Into African Solar Microgrids
Venture capital in Africa is pivoting from fintech to solar microgrid projects as investors chase more predictable, asset‑backed returns. After a fintech boom between 2016‑2021, market saturation, rising customer‑acquisition costs and tighter regulation have eroded margins. Solar microgrids, backed by...