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How Disconnected Clouds Improve AI Data Governance
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How Disconnected Clouds Improve AI Data Governance

Microsoft has launched Azure Local, a fully disconnected private cloud that unifies Azure, Microsoft 365, and Foundry services for regulated enterprises. The offering supports offline governance, policy enforcement, and AI inferencing on on‑prem hardware, ensuring data never leaves customer‑controlled boundaries....

By Artificial Intelligence News
When Is The Trowel Coming to Garden Horizons
NewsFeb 24, 2026

When Is The Trowel Coming to Garden Horizons

Garden Horizons is set to add a new tool called the Trowel in its upcoming major content update, though no exact release date has been announced. The Trowel lets players pick up and relocate crops, offering a more organized and...

By DroidGamers
Voco Times Square – Broadway Debuts
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Voco Times Square – Broadway Debuts

IHG’s voco brand has opened its largest American property, voco Times Square – Broadway, a 32‑story hotel with 419 rooms in Midtown Manhattan. The hotel draws on Prohibition‑era speakeasy aesthetics while offering modern comforts, including the only rooftop venue in...

By Hotel Business
Here's How You Can Get a Meta Quest 3 for Just $1 with This Shooting Star of a Bundle
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Here's How You Can Get a Meta Quest 3 for Just $1 with This Shooting Star of a Bundle

Meta’s latest standalone headset, the Quest 3, ships with a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, 2064 × 2208 per‑eye resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, positioning it as the market’s most capable consumer VR device. The headset supports a growing library of exclusives such as...

By Pocket Tactics
Ashford Trust to Sell New Mexico and Florida Hotels for $153.5M
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ashford Trust to Sell New Mexico and Florida Hotels for $153.5M

Ashford Hospitality Trust entered definitive agreements to sell two hotels—La Posada de Santa Fe in New Mexico for $57.5 million and Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront in Florida for $96 million—totaling $153.5 million. The transactions, slated to close in March, are part of a broader...

By Hotel Business
U of M Project Aims to Inform Silica Sand Mining Plan
NewsFeb 24, 2026

U of M Project Aims to Inform Silica Sand Mining Plan

The University of Manitoba has partnered with silica‑sand producer Sio Silica to pilot a quantum gravimetry network that monitors groundwater changes in real time. The initiative follows the company’s revised mining proposal in the Rural Municipality of Springfield after the...

By Canadian Mining Journal
Brookfield-Backed Rockpoint Gas Storage Closes C$459 Million Secondary Offering
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Brookfield-Backed Rockpoint Gas Storage Closes C$459 Million Secondary Offering

Brookfield-backed Rockpoint Gas Storage completed a secondary offering, selling 16.4 million shares at C$28 per share. The transaction generated approximately C$459 million in gross proceeds, including shares issued under an over‑allotment option. The capital raise bolsters the company’s balance sheet and funds...

By PE Hub Europe
Ashley Mady On Why Safe Social and Consumer Products Strategy Are Converging In The Kids Creator Economy
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ashley Mady On Why Safe Social and Consumer Products Strategy Are Converging In The Kids Creator Economy

Zigazoo, a safe‑social platform for Gen Alpha, has grown to over 10 million users and more than 1,000 kid creators, positioning itself as both a moderated community and a brand activation hub. President Ashley Mady emphasizes a “trifecta” strategy that merges product,...

By Net Influencer
How AI Is Transforming Detection of Congenital Heart Defects
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Detection of Congenital Heart Defects

AI‑enabled ultrasound is emerging as a tool to improve prenatal detection of congenital heart defects (CHDs), which affect about 1 % of U.S. births and are frequently missed. FDA‑cleared AI platforms can analyze cardiac images in real time, flagging abnormal views...

By MedCity News
CYGMA Will Represent the 300-Plus Game Studios in Cyprus
NewsFeb 24, 2026

CYGMA Will Represent the 300-Plus Game Studios in Cyprus

The Cyprus Game Developers Association (CYGMA) has been launched to serve as a unified voice for more than 300 game studios operating on the island. Its founding members include industry heavyweights such as Wargaming, Gaijin Entertainment, Owlcat Games, My.Games, Helio...

By GamesBeat
Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells

Renault's Ampere division has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate lithium‑metal battery prototypes for future electric vehicles. The partnership targets pre‑A sample cells that could deliver up to 450 Wh/kg energy density while cutting capital costs and energy use...

By Electrive
How to Maximize DDoS Readiness with Proactive Protection Strategies
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How to Maximize DDoS Readiness with Proactive Protection Strategies

Cyber Security Intelligence reports a surge in DDoS attacks in 2025, with assaults escalating from gigabyte to terabyte volumes. The article outlines proactive protection steps, starting with comprehensive risk assessments that inventory public‑facing assets and establish traffic baselines. It then...

By HackRead
Navigating the Shift in Professional Services with AI
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Navigating the Shift in Professional Services with AI

AI agents from vendors like Anthropic are automating tasks traditionally performed by entry‑level consultants in finance, law and other professional services. Kantata’s chief product officer Sarah Edwards explains that the industry is moving from a head‑count‑driven pyramid to an upside‑down...

By AI Business
U.S. Marine Corps Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars
NewsFeb 24, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Global Military Products a $4.9 million firm‑fixed‑price contract to deliver its Scorpion Light mobile mortar system for live‑fire testing. The platform mounts a mortar on a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6 vehicle, offering rapid “shoot‑and‑scoot” capability for dispersed infantry....

By Defence Blog
KODE Labs Unveils EnerG: Revolutionizing Utility Management for Smarter, Sustainable Real Estate Portfolios
NewsFeb 24, 2026

KODE Labs Unveils EnerG: Revolutionizing Utility Management for Smarter, Sustainable Real Estate Portfolios

KODE Labs has launched EnerG, an AI‑enabled platform that consolidates utility, sustainability, and performance data for enterprise real‑estate portfolios. The solution replaces fragmented spreadsheets, PDFs and portal pulls with automated ingestion, validation and anomaly detection. Built as an extension of...

By World Property Journal
Red Star Brands Unveils UK Launch of Four Loko REMIX
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Red Star Brands Unveils UK Launch of Four Loko REMIX

Red Star Brands announced the UK launch of Four Loko REMIX, a new line of high‑ABV ready‑to‑drink cocktails. The range includes two flavours—Peach Pulse and Berry Blitza—each delivering 12% alcohol by volume in a 330 ml recyclable Tetra Pak. The drinks are uncarbonated, caffeine‑free and...

By Retail Times (UK)
Europe Losing Investment Attractiveness for Food, Drink Producers, Says Survey
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Europe Losing Investment Attractiveness for Food, Drink Producers, Says Survey

A FoodDrinkEurope survey shows Europe has slipped to third place as a preferred location for food and drink manufacturing investment, behind Asia and North America. Only 31% of CEOs view Europe as attractive, yet 51% still plan to increase spending...

By Just Food
When Software Can’t Replace Judgment
NewsFeb 24, 2026

When Software Can’t Replace Judgment

Everest Group’s new whitepaper reveals that automation cannot fully resolve the complexities of global hiring, emphasizing the need for human judgment alongside technology. The report categorizes Employer of Record (EOR) providers into three maturity levels, highlighting a shift toward strategic...

By HRTechFeed
Overwatch Rush Preview – Blizzard's First-Person Hero Shooter Goes Top-Down
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Overwatch Rush Preview – Blizzard's First-Person Hero Shooter Goes Top-Down

Blizzard’s Barcelona studio is developing Overwatch Rush, a top‑down twin‑stick shooter for iOS and Android that reimagines the flagship franchise for mobile. The free‑to‑play title launches with eight familiar heroes, some receiving significant ability overhauls such as Mercy’s new blaster‑based...

By Game Informer
Limiter, LM-118-100W-22DBM
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Limiter, LM-118-100W-22DBM

The LM-118-100W-22DBM is a high‑power RF limiter covering 1 to 18 GHz and tolerating up to 100 W continuous wave across –55 °C to +85 °C. It caps leakage at 22 dBm, introduces only 2.6 dB insertion loss, and recovers in 100 ns or less. Housed in a compact...

By Microwave Journal
On Africa's Terms: Taking Control of the Resource Future
NewsFeb 24, 2026

On Africa's Terms: Taking Control of the Resource Future

BGN Group, under CEO Rüya Bayegan, is scaling its African footprint by supplying Egypt with up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026 and operating fuel terminals across Morocco. In July 2025 the firm launched a joint venture with the DRC’s...

By African Business
FDA Picks Radiologist to Fill Key AI-Related Role
NewsFeb 24, 2026

FDA Picks Radiologist to Fill Key AI-Related Role

The FDA has appointed Dr. Jeffrey Abramson, a veteran radiologist with extensive AI and health‑policy experience, to a senior role within its Digital Health Center of Excellence. The move comes as the agency shifts toward a more hands‑off regulatory stance...

By Radiology Business
Uber Eats Expands Canadian Grocery Selection with Launch of T&T Supermarket
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Uber Eats Expands Canadian Grocery Selection with Launch of T&T Supermarket

Uber Eats announced the national rollout of T&T Supermarket on its platform, extending grocery delivery to the chain’s Asian‑focused stores across Canada. The launch initially covers Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, with Quebec slated for a later release. Customers can...

By Retail Insider Canada
MedisourceRx - 717970 - 12/12/2025
NewsFeb 24, 2026

MedisourceRx - 717970 - 12/12/2025

The FDA issued a warning letter to MedisourceRx after an inspection found the facility’s compounded sterile drugs failed to meet 503B outsourcing‑facility requirements. Specific violations include marketing unapproved new drugs, misbranding due to inadequate labeling, and inadequate adverse‑event reporting. The...

By FDA
Here’s Who Will Win as Agentic Commerce Disrupts Traditional Online Shopping
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Here’s Who Will Win as Agentic Commerce Disrupts Traditional Online Shopping

Agentic commerce, powered by large‑language‑model agents, is reshaping e‑commerce by making AI the primary buyer. Adobe reports a 693.4 percent surge in AI‑driven traffic during the 2025 holiday season, indicating a lasting shift. Retailers must supply structured, trustworthy product data, real‑time...

By Total Retail
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition Pre-Orders Now Live, Switch 2 Physical Confirmed
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Edition Pre-Orders Now Live, Switch 2 Physical Confirmed

Falcom and GungHo have opened pre‑orders for the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Golden Wings Collector’s Edition. The premium package costs $274.99 on PS5, Switch and Steam, and $279.99 for the upcoming Switch 2, and includes a diorama, SteelBook, artbook, soundtrack CD, collector’s...

By RPG Site
26North’s Josh Harris: Retail Capital Presents ‘Recipe for Problems’
NewsFeb 24, 2026

26North’s Josh Harris: Retail Capital Presents ‘Recipe for Problems’

At the PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 conference, 26North veteran Josh Harris warned that blending unaccredited retail investors with traditional wealth capital in private‑market vehicles creates a regulatory mismatch. He argued that differing oversight levels could spark investor backlash and damage the...

By PE Hub Europe
Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Lineup
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Disney Cruise Line Reveals Summer 2027 Lineup

Disney Cruise Line opened bookings for its summer 2027 schedule, featuring the first European deployment of the Disney Wish and a renewed Alaska presence from Vancouver with the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder. The lineup also adds extensive Caribbean and...

By Recommend
Reflective, High Speed, SPST Switch, P1T-500M18G-80-R-SFF-SW21841A-515
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Reflective, High Speed, SPST Switch, P1T-500M18G-80-R-SFF-SW21841A-515

Planar Monolithics introduced the P1T‑500M18G‑80‑R‑SFF‑SW21841A‑515, a reflective high‑speed SPST RF switch covering 0.5‑18 GHz. The device delivers ≤ 2.5 dB insertion loss, ≥ 80 dB isolation, and switches in 20 ns while tolerating up to 2 W average (10 W peak) power. Its compact 1.97 × 0.79 × 0.53 in form factor uses...

By Microwave Journal
Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Subsea Cable to Strengthen Regional Connectivity
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea Subsea Cable to Strengthen Regional Connectivity

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed a subsea fiber‑optic agreement in Malabo, creating a direct high‑capacity link between the two countries. The deal includes plans for a commercial data centre and aims to improve regional cybersecurity and internet redundancy. While...

By Connecting Africa (Informa)
BBC Studios’ Ghosts Lands Czech Adaptation
NewsFeb 24, 2026

BBC Studios’ Ghosts Lands Czech Adaptation

BBC Studios announced a Czech version of its hit scripted comedy Ghosts, joining six other territories that have adapted the series. The format, praised for its ability to embed local heritage into a house‑mate sitcom, will be produced by TV...

By World Screen
Medical AI Is Already In Hospitals. Who Is Watching Its Safety?
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Medical AI Is Already In Hospitals. Who Is Watching Its Safety?

The FDA has opened public comment on a citizen petition that would shift oversight of adaptive radiology AI tools from repeated pre‑market reviews to continuous post‑market monitoring. As AI algorithms are updated to improve performance or expand indications, the traditional...

By Forbes – Healthcare
Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Wyndham Rewards With a 25% Transfer Bonus
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Transfer Citi ThankYou® Points to Wyndham Rewards With a 25% Transfer Bonus

Citi has introduced a 25% transfer bonus for moving ThankYou® points to Wyndham Rewards, running through March 21, 2026. The promotion applies to all Citi cards, but premium cards like Strata Elite, Strata Premier and Prestige achieve a 1.25 Wyndham‑point per...

By AwardWallet Blog
Digital Phase Shifter, PS-100M20G-10B-SFF-MIL-SM
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Digital Phase Shifter, PS-100M20G-10B-SFF-MIL-SM

Planar Monolithics introduced the PS‑100M20G‑10B‑SFF‑MIL‑SM, a digitally controlled phase shifter covering 0.1 to 20 GHz. It delivers continuous 0°‑360° phase adjustment with 1024 discrete steps via ten logic inputs. The device features 13 dB insertion loss, ±5° phase‑shift error, and a 500 ns switching speed....

By Microwave Journal
Hurricane Grill & Wings Opens in Greater Houston Area
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Hurricane Grill & Wings Opens in Greater Houston Area

FAT Brands Inc., the parent of Hurricane Grill & Wings and 17 other concepts, opened its first Hurricane Grill & Wings in the greater Houston area, located in Lake Jackson’s Plantation Village shopping center. This marks the brand’s second Texas...

By FSR Magazine
Amy Westervelt’s Drilled Joins the Pushkin Podcast Network
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Amy Westervelt’s Drilled Joins the Pushkin Podcast Network

Pushkin Industries announced it will distribute the investigative climate‑change podcast *Drilled*, joining a roster that includes Malcolm Gladwell’s *Revisionist History* and Dr. Laurie Santos’s *The Happiness Lab*. The series, hosted by award‑winning journalist Amy Westervelt, has produced 14 seasons since...

By Sounds Profitable
Mars Signs One of Its Largest Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Europe
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mars Signs One of Its Largest Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Europe

Mars announced a power purchase agreement with Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners for 70% of the output from the newly commissioned 277 MW Kölvallen wind farm in Sweden, delivering roughly 670 GWh of clean electricity each year. The deal marks the confectioner’s second...

By ESG Today
Opinion: Enough Is Enough—Broadcasters Don’t Own the Airwaves
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Opinion: Enough Is Enough—Broadcasters Don’t Own the Airwaves

Michael Petricone argues that legacy broadcasters are receiving an outsized public subsidy by retaining exclusive rights to underused spectrum, even as fewer than 9% of Americans watch over‑the‑air TV. He cites the $95.8 billion annual economic value of unlicensed spectrum and...

By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
JAR Expands Youtube-First Practice as Branded Podcasting Reaches a Video Reckoning
NewsFeb 24, 2026

JAR Expands Youtube-First Practice as Branded Podcasting Reaches a Video Reckoning

JAR Podcast Solutions announced the expansion of a dedicated YouTube‑first video podcast practice, creating a specialist team to produce video‑optimized branded podcasts. The agency emphasizes platform‑specific strategy, treating YouTube as a discovery engine rather than a simple upload destination. JAR’s...

By Sounds Profitable
NASA-Sponsored Working Group to Address Key Barriers to Routine Autonomous Drone Fleets
NewsFeb 24, 2026

NASA-Sponsored Working Group to Address Key Barriers to Routine Autonomous Drone Fleets

NASA has convened the Routine Autonomous Multi‑Aircraft Operations (RAM‑AO) Working Group to tackle technical and regulatory obstacles preventing large‑scale autonomous drone fleets from sharing U.S. airspace. Led by Aptima under a NASA contract, the group will meet March 3‑5 at...

By Commercial UAV News (if feed accessible)
[Industry News] Games [4Diversity] Showcase Returns on March 10th
NewsFeb 24, 2026

[Industry News] Games [4Diversity] Showcase Returns on March 10th

The Games [4Diversity] Showcase returns on March 10, 2026 during GDC week at San Francisco’s PawnShop. The event will present an international slate of indie titles that explore identity, culture, accessibility and inclusion, including Llamalandia, Embale, Jigten: Mandala of Shadows, Heartwood, RollerGirl, Snap Quest,...

By MCV/Develop
Epidemic Sound Launches API To Embed AI-Powered Music Licensing Into Third-Party Platforms
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Epidemic Sound Launches API To Embed AI-Powered Music Licensing Into Third-Party Platforms

Epidemic Sound has unveiled a developer API that lets third‑party platforms embed its extensive catalog of over 50,000 original tracks and 200,000 sound effects. The API is AI‑enhanced, offering text‑prompt, video‑prompt, SoundMatch, semantic search and an audio reference tool to...

By Net Influencer
Big Joe Forklifts Launches WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-Ion Stacker to Boost Productivity in Tight Spaces
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Big Joe Forklifts Launches WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-Ion Stacker to Boost Productivity in Tight Spaces

Big Joe Forklifts introduced the WS25‑40 High Performance Lithium‑ion Stacker, a walk‑straddle stacker designed for tight warehouse aisles. The model lifts between 2,500 and 4,000 lb and features a compact footprint, fully proportional controls, and an integrated lithium‑ion battery with onboard...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
Sylvania Posts Healthy Financials on the Back of Higher Production, Prices
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Sylvania Posts Healthy Financials on the Back of Higher Production, Prices

Sylvania Platinum posted a 110% year‑on‑year jump in net revenue to $99.8 million for the six months to 31 December, driven by a 25% rise in 4E PGM production and a 55% increase in basket prices. Adjusted EBITDA surged 414% to $51 million...

By Mining Weekly
Euro Hosting Giant Hiking Prices by up to 50% From April Fool's Day
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Euro Hosting Giant Hiking Prices by up to 50% From April Fool's Day

Hetzner, one of Europe’s largest hosting providers, announced price hikes of up to 50% effective 1 April. The increases apply to all customers across its data centres in Germany, Finland, the US and Singapore. Hetzner cites soaring hardware costs, memory shortages...

By The Register — Networks
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NewsFeb 24, 2026

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Zebra Technologies’ AltiZ 3D sensors now power EBI Electric’s Inspector T lumber‑scanning system, delivering an eightfold increase in measurement precision. The AI‑enhanced solution identifies defects such as knots, cracks and rot, enabling manufacturers to boost usable wood yields by up to...

By Manufacturing Tomorrow
HRLocker Research Finds Majority of Irish SMEs Risk GDPR and WRC Breaches Due to ‘Document Disorder’
NewsFeb 24, 2026

HRLocker Research Finds Majority of Irish SMEs Risk GDPR and WRC Breaches Due to ‘Document Disorder’

HRLocker’s Irish SME HR Report reveals that a majority of Irish small and medium‑size enterprises are at risk of GDPR and Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) violations due to chaotic HR document storage. Sixty‑six percent of respondents keep employee records in...

By Irish Tech News
Australia’s Most Costly Anti-Climate Policy Hits Taxpayers for $30m a Day as Calls Mount to Wind Back Fuel Tax Credits...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Australia’s Most Costly Anti-Climate Policy Hits Taxpayers for $30m a Day as Calls Mount to Wind Back Fuel Tax Credits...

Australia’s fuel tax credits scheme is costing taxpayers nearly $10.8 bn this fiscal year – roughly $30 m a day – by refunding excise on diesel and petrol for miners, farmers and other heavy‑fuel users. Critics label it the nation’s most expensive...

By The Guardian – Environment
HPE Exposes Juniper Routers to Third-Party AI Agents
NewsFeb 24, 2026

HPE Exposes Juniper Routers to Third-Party AI Agents

HPE announced that its newly acquired Juniper routers will be exposed to third‑party AI agents via a Model Context Protocol, enabling AI‑driven configuration and deployment. The company also introduced the PTX12000 series, scaling up to 518.4 Tbps, and the PTX10002 line...

By Gestalt IT