HII Teams with Path Robotics to Integrate Physical AI Into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
HII and Path Robotics signed an MOU to integrate Path’s physical AI welding system into HII’s shipbuilding operations. The partnership aims to boost HII’s shipyard throughput by an additional 15% in 2026, building on a 14% increase achieved in 2025. The collaboration will develop autonomous welding solutions for both manned and unmanned vessels, including the ROMULUS unmanned surface vehicle, and establish an IP framework for the technology. Path’s Obsidian™ AI provides real‑time perception and decision‑making to adapt to variable shipyard conditions.
Digital Extremes Delays Warframe's Global Android Release Due to Serious Login Bug
Digital Extremes has postponed the global Android launch of Warframe due to an infinite login loop affecting devices such as Google Pixel phones and certain tablets. The Canadian Android version remains live to help the team gather data and resolve...
Sources: Tencent Secretly Funded Struggling Shooter Highguard
The episode investigates how Chinese tech giant Tencent covertly acted as the primary financial backer for Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind the controversial 2026 free‑to‑play shooter Highguard. It outlines the secrecy surrounding the funding, the turmoil of Highguard’s launch, and...
Greenbriar to Acquire AIT Worldwide Logistics
Greenbriar Capital Partners announced it will acquire AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global freight forwarding firm. The transaction will be financed by Greenbriar’s existing investors, with The Jordan Company, the private equity backer of Greenbriar, set to exit upon closing. The...
Resources for Biomarker Requestors
The FDA’s Biomarker Qualification Program (BQP) offers a three‑stage pathway—Letter of Intent, Qualification Plan, and Full Qualification Package—to secure regulatory endorsement of biomarkers as drug development tools. Under the 21st Century Cures Act, the process has been modernized, allowing qualified...
White Castle Deploys AI-Powered Perimeter Security Technology to Reduce Crime and Improve Safety
White Castle piloted Interface Systems' AI‑powered Virtual Perimeter Guard at a high‑risk St. Louis restaurant, cutting loitering, late‑night incidents, and escalation calls. Within 30 days, 91% of perimeter events were resolved automatically through AI detection and live voice deterrence, eliminating...
PRESS RELEASE: BIGBEN ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PARTIAL REPAYMENT OF ITS BOND LOAN
Bigben Interactive announced that its banking pool unexpectedly refused to honor a drawdown notice for the partial refinancing of its senior bonds, leaving the company unable to execute the planned €43 million partial repayment on the February 19 maturity date. The...
Vibey Steak and Seafood Restaurant, The Guest House, Is Now Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.
The Guest House opened its third location in Scottsdale, Arizona, taking over the former Etta space in the Scottsdale Quarter. The 8,500‑square‑foot venue showcases New American steak and seafood, highlighted by a 36‑ounce tomahawk, dry‑aged rib eye, and tableside theatrical...
Why Coal May Outlast Natural Gas in the Electricity Market
The article argues that as renewables displace fossil generation, coal may outlast natural gas in U.S. electricity markets. Coal’s proximity to mines allows on‑site storage and reduces logistical complexity compared with gas pipelines. Winter reliability concerns for gas, such as...
WMSA: Focused On Securing Wireless Mic Spectrum
The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA), formed in 2025, is lobbying U.S. regulators to protect and expand spectrum for professional wireless microphones used in large live events. Recent data from the Super Bowl 2026 and Paris 2024 Olympics show massive...
Governor of Utah Slams CFTC’s Regulation of Prediction Markets Which Are “Gambling”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox publicly denounced the CFTC’s push to regulate prediction markets, calling them pure gambling and vowing to fight the agency in court. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig responded that the commission is prepared to litigate to preserve federal preemption over...
New York Enacts Chapter Amendment to “Trapped at Work Act,” Clarifying Scope, Creating Targeted Exceptions, and Delaying Effective Date
Governor Hochul signed a chapter amendment to New York’s Trapped at Work Act, narrowing its coverage to employees and redefining repayment obligations. The amendment postpones the law’s operative provisions to December 19 2026, effectively delaying compliance for a year. It introduces targeted...
3 Questions For A Litigation Funding Startup Founder (Part II)
The interview with Signal Peak founder Lauren Harrison highlights a critical shortage of trial‑ready talent in IP law firms, noting that fewer than 10% of litigators have ever tried a case. She explains that funders favor firms that can confidently...
Enlil Launches Milestone View for Its Medtech Product Lifecycle Traceability Software
Enlil unveiled Milestone View, the industry’s first evidence‑based milestone interface for medical device product development. The new capability embeds directly within Enlil’s unified traceability platform, linking each milestone to underlying requirements, design outputs, risk controls, change histories and regulatory evidence....
Papa John's Franchisee Loses Power to Compel Arbitration After Missing AAA Payment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that Papa Texas, a Papa John’s franchisee, cannot compel arbitration after it failed to pay its share of the American Arbitration Association fees. The company missed multiple payment deadlines despite settlement...
MAG Aerospace Loses OCI Protest in $96M Army Contract
The Government Accountability Office dismissed MAG Aerospace's protest alleging organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) in the Army's $96.5 million NetMod contract, which was awarded to ManTech International. The Army had previously waived OCI rules, rendering the allegations moot, and the GAO...
Hyper Scape, the Long-Forgotten Ubisoft Battle Royale, Is Being Revived by Fans
Ubisoft's 2020 battle‑royale Hyper Scape failed to gain traction after a lukewarm launch, receiving mid‑60s Metacritic scores and dwindling player counts. A dedicated fan, known as Fiirce, has initiated a revival effort, releasing an early alpha that restores single‑player functionality and...
Timing Is Critical when Using Ultrasound for Pediatric UTI Cases
New research from the Advocate Aurora Research Institute suggests that the timing of renal and bladder ultrasounds in hospitalized infants and young children with febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs) significantly affects diagnostic accuracy. Ultrasounds performed within 24 hours of the last...
Seventh Circuit Strikes Down Religious Accommodation Claim Lacking Specific Beliefs
The Seventh Circuit upheld the dismissal of religious‑accommodation claims by three Illinois school employees who refused COVID‑19 vaccination and weekly testing. The court ruled that invoking a vague moral conscience without linking the objection to a specific religious belief does...
Australia’s Energy Transition Hits a Permitting Wall
Australia’s renewable rollout is stalling as planning and environmental permitting delays choke new generation projects. State‑level approval processes are taking years, pushing back construction of solar farms, wind parks and battery storage. Although the federal government has introduced streamlined pathways,...
Shadows Behind Paradise: Inside Bali’s Crackdown on Crime Targeting Tourists
Bali’s police have stepped up night patrols across Kuta, Benoa and Nusa Dua as tourist‑targeted thefts rise, especially motorcycle snatch‑and‑run incidents. Official data shows thousands of crimes involving foreign visitors in the first half of 2025, prompting checkpoints, hotel‑security coordination...
Las Palapas Taps Paytronix for Digital Overhaul, Adds Mobile App
Las Palapas, the San Antonio Tex‑Mex chain celebrating its 45th year, has partnered with Paytronix to replace its legacy systems with a unified digital platform. The rollout introduces the LP Club mobile app, migrating over 100,000 loyalty members and adding...
TEKsystems Loses Overtime Battle: Court Says Recruiters Are Producers, Not Admins
A Pennsylvania federal judge ruled that TEKsystems misclassified its recruiters as exempt, finding they perform core sales functions and are therefore entitled to overtime. The decision highlights that actual job duties, not titles, determine exemption status under the Fair Labor...
Delaware High Court Rules for Insurers in Ransomware Case
The Delaware Supreme Court reversed a lower‑court dismissal and revived insurers’ claims against Blackbaud for costs incurred after the 2020 ransomware breach. The insurers, who paid more than $2 million for forensic, legal, and credit‑monitoring services, met the state’s notice‑pleading standard...
African Travel Commission Summit Calls for Removal of Border Barriers and Stronger Regional Air Connectivity
The inaugural African Travel Commission (ATC) Summit in Lagos called for urgent reforms to visa policies, border regulations, and regional aviation to unlock Africa’s tourism potential. Delegates noted tourism generated roughly $225 billion in GDP and supported 30 million jobs in 2025,...
Munich Re Unit to Cut 1,000 Positions as AI Takes Over Jobs
Munich Re’s primary insurer, Ergo, will eliminate roughly 1,000 positions in Germany, driven by AI automation of routine telephony and claims‑processing tasks. The reductions will be phased over five years, ending in 2030, and support the group’s goal of €600 million...
Accelerated Access, Superior Choice: Noland Speaks
ATSC President Madeleine Noland told RBR+TVBR that ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) is now live in the United States, South Korea, parts of the Caribbean and Brazil, where a hybrid broadcast model is used. While adoption has been uneven—some markets lagging and...
Today’s Android App Deals and Freebies: Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, Muse Dash, More
9to5Toys released its February 17 2026 Android deals roundup, highlighting steep price cuts on popular games such as Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, and Muse Dash, many now free or under $1. The list also bundles hardware discounts, including a pre‑order deal on...
PCCI CEO Steve Miff on the 4 Pillars of a Trustworthy AI Framework
Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) unveiled a four‑pillar framework—prediction transparency, performance transparency, security transparency, and compliance—to ensure trustworthy AI throughout model lifecycles. The framework underpins 14 production models and several in testing, supported by tools like the Islet visualizer...
Courtyard Launches Zodiac-Themed Pokémon Card Pack for Lunar New Year | Exclusive
Courtyard.io announced a Zodiac‑themed Pokémon card pack for Lunar New Year 2026, marking the game’s 30th anniversary. The limited set features twelve cards, each representing a Chinese zodiac animal, with prices starting at $99. Buyers receive a digital preview and...
SLC Launches Luggage Delivery Service
Salt Lake City International Airport has introduced Bringit, a smart luggage delivery platform that lets travelers postpone baggage claim and drop‑off. The service aims to eliminate the gap between hotel check‑in and check‑out, allowing passengers to head directly to meetings...
Elsa's Broken Kit in Marvel Rivals Is Just a Symptom of a Larger Powercreep Problem
Elsa Bloodstone debuted in Marvel Rivals season 6.5 and quickly drew criticism for her seemingly broken kit, which combines a shotgun with rifle‑like accuracy and ultra‑short cooldowns. The controversy highlights a broader power‑creep issue as recent heroes like Gambit, Rogue, and...
Saudi Government Changes the Name of Esports World Cup Foundation
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers officially renamed the Esports World Cup Foundation to the Esports Foundation, reflecting its oversight of both the Esports World Cup and the Esports Nations Cup. The change was approved during a cabinet meeting that also...
YYZ Expands Contract With HMSHost
Toronto Pearson (YYZ) has broadened its long‑standing partnership with HMSHost, adding six new Canadian‑focused food concepts—including Mary Brown’s Chicken, OEB Kitchen + Bar, Li, Libretto Slice Shop, Kinton Ramen, and Community by Roger Mooking—and upgrading existing venues such as Starbucks,...
99% Accuracy, 75% Less Manual Work: Inside One Hospice’s HOPE Secret Weapon
Anchor Health, a California hospice provider, adopted Vitalis’s Ray tool to meet the Medicare‑mandated HOPE compliance requirements. Ray pulls real‑time data from the HOPE dashboard, delivering roughly 99% accuracy while cutting manual tracking effort by about 75%. In a pilot,...
Court Rules Medicare Compliance No Defense Against OSHA Workplace Violence Citations
A Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals decision rejected Cedar Springs Hospital's claim that Medicare compliance shields it from OSHA workplace‑violence citations. The Colorado psychiatric facility was cited for seven safety deficiencies and fined $13,494. The court clarified that CMS regulations...
Nippon TV Opens Vertical Video Division
Nippon TV has launched a new vertical‑video unit called Viral Pocket, dedicated to micro‑drama and Gen Z‑focused storytelling. The division will develop platform‑native IP, handle end‑to‑end vertical production, and provide KPI‑driven marketing support. It builds on the broadcaster’s micro‑drama hits, including...
Law Professors Sue EEOC to Expose Secret BigLaw DEI Settlement Terms
Two law professors have filed a lawsuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission seeking the release of secret settlement agreements the agency reached with several major law firms over their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The settlements, signed between...
‘Millionaires Tax’ Clears Washington Senate
Washington state senators approved a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, marking the first legislative hurdle for the so‑called “millionaires tax.” The measure, passed 27‑22, is projected to generate about $3.5 billion annually and would affect roughly 30,000 high‑income taxpayers....
Armatus Limited-Time Demo for PC Launches February 23
Counterplay Games and publisher Fictions announced a limited‑time demo for their roguelite third‑person shooter Armatus, debuting on PC via Steam on February 23 as part of Steam Next Fest 2026. The demo runs through March 2, giving players a taste of the...
E! Co-Founder Alan Mruvka Launches Filmology Labs Studios
Alan Mruvka, co‑founder of E! Entertainment, has unveiled Filmology Labs: Content Creation Studios in Paterson, New Jersey. The 250,000 sq ft campus represents a $250 million investment and houses 21 purpose‑built sound stages optimized for vertical micro‑drama storytelling, including his Verza TV platform, which aims...
DND Offering $2M for Prototypes to Counter Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Threats
The Department of National Defence (DND) has launched a $2 million procurement challenge to develop prototypes that protect low‑Earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite communications from hostile radio‑frequency interference. The initiative, run through Innovative Solutions Canada, targets adaptive beamforming technologies capable of withstanding single‑tone...
I'm Not Convinced Open Earbuds Work for Gaming, Despite Asus' Best Efforts
Asus has launched the ROG Cetra Open earbuds, an open‑ear design that connects via a 2.4 GHz low‑latency link for gaming while retaining Bluetooth for everyday use. The reviewer finds the build solid and comfortable, but notes a bulky charging case...
Trump Justice Dept. Launches Bunk Investigation Of Netflix Merger As a Favor To Larry Ellison
The Department of Justice has launched a wide‑ranging investigation into Netflix’s planned $82.7 billion merger with Warner Bros., citing antitrust concerns over media consolidation. Critics argue the probe is a political maneuver to aid billionaire Larry Ellison’s competing bid for Warner’s...
BP Is Running on Empty As Energy Giant Scraps Buyback Program
BP announced suspension of its share buyback program and raised its cost‑cutting target by $1.5 billion, aiming for $5.5‑$6.5 billion of savings by 2027 to fund oil production. The move follows a turbulent year that saw the ouster of CEO Murray Auchincloss...
Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Set Brings Iconic Characters And A Homage To Video Games
Wizards of the Coast announced the Magic: The Gathering "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond" set, slated for a March 6, 2026 release with a February 27 pre‑release weekend. The Standard set spans the franchise’s comic, cartoon, and movie history and includes special Borderless Signature...
Pinterest and Maven Team up to Provide Menopause Support to Employees
Pinterest has partnered with Maven Clinic to launch a unified menopause, fertility and parenting support platform for its workforce. The initiative aims to curb the $1.8 billion productivity loss attributed to menopause‑related disruptions in 2023. By consolidating care into a single...
Fremantle UK Teams with Eberechi Eze’s Flowstate
Fremantle UK has entered a strategic partnership with Flowstate, a new creative agency founded by Premier League star Eberechi Eze. The collaboration will produce premium entertainment, factual and brand‑funded scripted and unscripted series across sport, music, fashion and broader culture. Both...
Transforming Patient Care: The Role of AI and Data Literacy in a New Era
FINN Partners released an eBook titled “Human‑First Health Information,” arguing that healthcare is moving beyond static electronic health records to AI‑driven, adaptive tools. The authors claim AI can cut clinician workload, personalize treatment, and turn massive data streams into actionable...
Ezri Dax Returns to Star Trek Online to Face a Lovecraftian Threat
Star Trek Online will launch the "Corruption" event on March 10, celebrating its 16th anniversary. The storyline puts DS9’s Ezri Dax, voiced by Nicole de Boer, at the forefront of a battle against the newly introduced Chimerans, a Lovecraftian‑style alien...