News•Mar 2, 2026
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.0 Phase Two Character Banners: Who Should You Pull
HoYoverse launches Honkai: Star Rail Phase 2 banners (Version 4.0) from March 6‑26 2026, featuring new Fire DPS Sparxie and three re‑run characters—Wind support Cerydra, Imaginary break‑damage Rappa, and Quantum support Sparkle. Each banner offers distinct mechanics that align with current meta trends, such as Punchline stacks for Sparxie or Military Merit upgrades for Cerydra. The guide evaluates pull value based on roster composition and upcoming content, helping players prioritize which character to invest in.
By GamingonPhone
News•Mar 2, 2026
Next New NIKKE Character Is Heavenly Ascension’s E.H.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is adding E.H., former leader of the disbanded Heavenly Ascension group, as a new Attacker character. She wields a Heavensward submachine gun that deals Wind damage and will debut with the Enter Heaven event on March...
By Siliconera
News•Mar 2, 2026
Switch Maritime, Incat Crowther Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Ferry Hits Design Stage
Switch Maritime and Incat Crowther have entered the detailed design phase for New York’s first hydrogen fuel‑cell‑electric ferry. The 28‑meter vessel will carry 150 passengers at 25 knots, powered by 720 kg of compressed hydrogen, offering a full‑day range without shore‑side charging....
By CompositesWorld
News•Mar 2, 2026
Keeping Cool: CHP Systems and Absorption Chillers Are a Winning Combo for Data Center Developers
Data center demand is exploding as AI and cloud workloads grow, putting pressure on power and cooling infrastructure. Microgrids that pair Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems with absorption chillers shift cooling loads from electricity to waste heat, dramatically lowering...
By Power Engineering
News•Mar 2, 2026
NFC-Based IDV with Liveness Delivers Zero Fraud, Fewer Support Calls for BankID Norway
BankID Norway, serving 4.7 million users, processed nearly 901 million transactions in 2025. Since mid‑2024 it has layered NFC‑based biometric ID verification with iProov’s liveness check, completing one million activations that now represent about half of all new enrollments. The combined approach has...
By Biometric Update
News•Mar 2, 2026
Supercell Teams with UK Studio Playabit for Hay Day Match
Supercell has partnered with UK‑based Playabit to launch Hay Day Match, a puzzle‑style spin‑off of its flagship farming game. The title will debut later this month in three emerging‑market regions: India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Playabit, founded in 2021 with...
By Mobilegamer.biz
News•Mar 2, 2026
Elevating the Role of Advanced Practice Providers in the Evolving Alzheimer Disease Landscape
Alzheimer disease is set to affect 152 million people by 2050, driving a trillion‑dollar economic burden. New anti‑amyloid monoclonal antibodies demand early, accurate diagnosis, prompting health systems to enlist advanced practice providers (APPs) for screening, treatment coordination, and caregiver support. Panels...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Pokemon FireRed And LeafGreen Switch Release Fixes Disappearing Legendaries Glitch
Nintendo has released a Switch port of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen that adds official Pokémon Home support and previously unavailable event tickets for legendary Pokémon such as Ho‑Oh, Lugia, and Deoxys. The update also resolves the long‑standing Roar glitch, which...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 2, 2026
Walmart, Kroger and Others Use Dynamic Pricing: Report
A Decodo analysis of over one million price points shows that Amazon, Walmart, Kroger and other major retailers regularly employ dynamic pricing, with price cuts outpacing hikes. Amazon leads with 116,509 adjustments and a 35.3% average drop, while Walmart and...
By Supermarket News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Why TSN Is Automation’s New Baseline
Time‑sensitive networking (TSN) is emerging as the new baseline for industrial automation by delivering guaranteed, deterministic packet delivery across shared Ethernet links. Built on IEEE 802.1 standards, TSN separates high‑priority control traffic from lower‑priority data such as video, preventing network‑induced delays...
By Control Design
News•Mar 2, 2026
Energy Set up for Volatility Near Term but Is Turning the Corner Long Term, Says Katie Stockton
Geopolitical tensions sparked a roughly 6% jump in WTI crude, pushing the benchmark above the $68 resistance level. The monthly MACD has turned bullish, suggesting a multi‑month turnaround for oil prices. Energy giants Baker Hughes and Exxon Mobil have rallied...
By CNBC – ETFs
News•Mar 2, 2026
U.S., Czech Firms Team up on TALOS Interceptor Drones
AdlerAerospace and Czech partner TRL Drones have unveiled the TALOS‑J and TALOS‑E fixed‑wing interceptor drones, built from Ukraine battlefield lessons. The drones deliver missile‑class performance at drone‑class cost, using human‑supervised autonomy to engage fast, low‑cost UAV threats. Interception probability is...
By Defence Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
Damon CEO, CFO, and Board Resign Following Prolonged Struggle on Public Markets
Vancouver‑based electric motorcycle maker Damon Motors announced the resignation of its entire board, including founder‑CEO Dom Kwong and CFO, following a tumultuous public‑market debut. After a 13‑month reverse‑merger that took the company public on NASDAQ in November 2024, its share...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Mar 2, 2026
SCANGRIP Introduces Danish-Made Work Lights for Trade Professionals
SCANGRIP, the Danish LED work‑light leader, launched three new models—AREA 10 CONNECT, NOVA 10 CONNECT and VEGA 4 CONNECT—in North America. The fixtures deliver 4,000‑10,000 lumens at 6,000 K, feature IP65 protection, Bluetooth dimming via the SCANGRIP app, and a compact reinforced‑plastic build. A key innovation is...
By Quality Digest
News•Mar 2, 2026
L3Harris Appoints New CFO as Firm Prepares to Spin Off Missile Business
L3Harris announced that Kenneth Sharp, former Peraton finance chief, will assume the role of chief financial officer on March 16, succeeding Ken Bedingfield. Bedingfield will concentrate on the company’s Missile Solutions segment as it prepares for a late‑2026 spin‑off and...
By Breaking Defense
News•Mar 2, 2026
ESPN Exec: Caitlin Clark Is ‘Gateway Drug’ to Women’s Sports
ESPN’s women’s sports programming chief, Susie Piotrkowski, called rookie star Caitlin Clark a “gateway drug” for attracting new fans to women’s sports. Even after Clark’s season‑ending injury, the WNBA saw a 3% viewership increase and recorded its most‑watched regular season...
By Front Office Sports
News•Mar 2, 2026
Best Consumables In Marathon
The Gamer’s guide breaks down Marathon’s consumable ecosystem, highlighting the Pangea Kit, Advanced Patch Kit, Large Shield Charge, Self Revive, and Energy Amp as top-tier items. Each consumable restores health, shields, removes debuffs, or boosts ability recharge, directly influencing survivability...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 2, 2026
The 2025 Holiday Season Tested Retail Execution: What Retailers Need to Know for 2026
The 2025 holiday season proved fulfillment is now a front‑line consumer experience, as Adobe reported over $10 million in online spend each minute on Cyber Monday and NRF said holiday spending topped $1 trillion. While 91% of shoppers entered the period confident...
By Total Retail
News•Mar 2, 2026
Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport Strengthens F&B Revenue and Reduces Operational Strain with IRIS Mobile Dining
Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport deployed IRIS Mobile Dining to replace phone‑based ordering and compete with third‑party delivery apps. The solution integrates with the hotel’s Micros POS and Stripe, letting guests browse, customize, pay, and schedule pick‑up from Good Eats...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 2, 2026
Andaaz Manufacturing Partners with Stacy Garcia Design Studio
Andaaz Manufacturing has entered a multi‑year partnership with Stacy Garcia Design Studio to introduce the Stacy Garcia | New York brand into luxury hospitality furniture. The collaboration blends Andaaz’s hospitality‑grade manufacturing expertise with Garcia’s fashion‑forward, urban aesthetic. The inaugural collection...
By Hotel Business
News•Mar 2, 2026
Aion Classic 4.5's Ignite Update Is Now Live, With Phoenix Class, Overhauled Progression, Teva Region & More
AION Classic Europe launched Update 4.5, codenamed Ignite, introducing the new Phoenix class, a comprehensive skills overhaul, and the open‑world Teva region. The Phoenix delivers fast‑paced magical damage with Flame Revolvers and specialized gear. Early‑game onboarding is streamlined, letting players begin...
By MMORPG.com
News•Mar 2, 2026
Hexagon Unveils “Octave” As Planned Software Spin-Off
Hexagon AB announced the creation of Octave, a new brand that will house its Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division, Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial portfolio, and the Bricsys, ETQ and Projectmates businesses. The spin‑off aims to form a standalone industrial‑software company delivering...
By Logistics Viewpoints
News•Mar 2, 2026
Rumored GTA 6 Leak Was Sitting On Someone’s Phone For Four Years Before They Posted It
A new Instagram account posted a short video that claims to be unreleased Grand Theft Auto 6 footage, showing a Vice City bridge and a GTA V truck. The uploader says the clip was recorded during a developer’s 2022 lockdown setup and...
By Kotaku
News•Mar 2, 2026
For Ellison, Combining HBO Max and Paramount+ Is About 'Reinventing' Film and TV
Paramount Chairman David Ellison outlined a plan to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ after a $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a streaming platform with over 200 million subscribers. The combined entity will inherit blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter, Lord...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Mar 2, 2026
SBS Confronts Culture Wars in THE SOCIAL SCHISM
SBS will broadcast a new special, "The Social Schism," on 4 March, hosted by Janice Petersen. The program convenes politicians, economists, activists and community leaders to debate polarisation, immigration, hate speech and social cohesion. It aims to foster national understanding through...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 2, 2026
Eye Of The Match Is A Football Game That Lets You Be A VAR Official
Eyes of the Match is an upcoming indie football game that puts players in the role of a VAR official, letting them review incidents with multi‑angle replays and make real‑time decisions. The gameplay mirrors the pressures of actual VAR, including...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 2, 2026
HGGC Leverages Strong Distributions for Oversubscribed Fund V
HGGC announced that its fifth fund, Fund V, was oversubscribed, driven by a strong track record of returning capital to investors. The firm highlighted that over the past two to three years it has distributed significant cash back to limited...
By Buyouts Insider
News•Mar 2, 2026
Tariffs Turned UK Manufacturers Away From the US Market in 2025
British manufacturers have sharply reduced their focus on the United States in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff regime, according to the UK Trade Barometer survey of 2,000 firms. Export activity migrated to Asia and Europe, with China,...
By Sourcing Journal
News•Mar 2, 2026
Witron Breaks Company Order Intake Record
WITRON announced a record-breaking order intake, fueled by new contracts with major food retailers such as REWE, Tesco, Walmart and Ahold Delhaize. The company also completed a transition to a dual‑foundation governance model, reinforcing its independence and long‑term stability. Parallel to...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Mar 2, 2026
A Double Anniversary: 50 Years of RATIONAL Combi Ovens + 1.5 Million Units Built
RATIONAL marked its 50th anniversary of the CD 101 combi oven while celebrating the production of its 1.5 millionth unit. The milestone unit, featuring a gold‑colored dial, was donated to the St. Nikolaus Children’s Hospice in Bad Grönenbach. Over five decades the company has...
By Total Food Service
News•Mar 2, 2026
Ark Modder Issues Statement After Being Called "Lazy" And "Uncreative" For Reusing Assets From an Abandoned Game
Popular Ark modder Nekatus, head of mod development at Nitrado, faced backlash after the Astraeos update for Ark Survival Ascended reused assets from the abandoned early‑access title Atlas. Critics called the move “uncreative” and “cheap,” focusing on the Hydraskos boss...
By PCGamesN
News•Mar 2, 2026
Santander and Mastercard Pilot Agentic Commerce
Santander and Mastercard completed Europe’s first fully agentic payment when an AI‑driven agent bought a T‑shirt in Spain, marking the inaugural regulated‑bank transaction of its kind. The pilot used Mastercard’s Agent Pay platform, demonstrating that AI agents can transact while...
By PaymentsJournal
News•Mar 2, 2026
Advanced Systems Group Ups Gretchen Taipale To VP, Managed Services
Advanced Systems Group (ASG) promoted Gretchen Taipale to vice president of Managed Services, succeeding Jody Boatwright who moved to chief strategy officer. In her new role, Taipale will steer the strategic direction and delivery of media operations for a global...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Mar 2, 2026
NHS Offers Exclusive Buyer Experience With Hosted VIP Program at NHS Concept to Commerce
The NHS Concept to Commerce trade show in Las Vegas (March 31‑April 2, 2026) is launching a Hosted VIP Program for qualified product, sourcing and private‑label teams. Hosted buyers receive travel support, VIP access, on‑site assistance and heightened visibility. The program also includes...
By Hardware Retailing
News•Mar 2, 2026
Study Finds Gaps in Visibility and Execution for Supply Chain Operators
Sage’s 2026 State of Supply Chain Report, based on a survey of over 200 retail and wholesale operators, reveals that many small and mid‑size businesses lack the visibility and execution capabilities needed to handle ongoing disruptions. Only half of the...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Mar 2, 2026
Hertz Shifts Gears, Makes Five Star Status Easier to Earn in 2026 — Here’s What’s New
Hertz is halving the requirements for its Five Star elite tier, now needing only three rentals or $1,000 in spend instead of ten rentals or $2,000. The top‑tier President’s Circle criteria remain at 15 rentals or $3,000. Several credit cards, including Capital...
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Mar 2, 2026
Brain-Like Chips and LIDAR Sensors May Enable Safer Human-Robot Teamwork
Fraunhofer researchers unveiled NeurOSmart, a system that fuses high‑resolution LIDAR sensing with neuromorphic AI chips to enable safe human‑robot collaboration. The LIDAR sensor uses MEMS mirrors with AlScN material to create a 3‑D view, while AI algorithms pre‑process data directly...
By Tech Xplore Robotics
News•Mar 2, 2026
NASA's MAVEN Detects First Evidence of Lightning-Like Activity on Mars
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft captured the first direct evidence of lightning‑like activity on Mars by identifying a single, 0.4‑second whistler wave spanning up to 110 Hz in its ionospheric data. The signal, found among more than 108,000 measurements, required a rare combination...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Warzone Gets Black Ops Royale Free Game on Avalon Map on March 12
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone will receive a new free mode called Black Ops Royale, launching on March 12. The mode drops players onto the Avalon map, a high‑tech urban environment featured in the Black Ops 7 campaign’s Endgame...
By GamesBeat
News•Mar 2, 2026
Veyor Raises $10.5 Million in Series A Funding to Grow Construction Logistics Platform
Construction logistics platform Veyor secured a $10.5 million Series A round, valuing the company between $50 million and $75 million. The round was led by Marbruck Investments with participation from CoAct, Investible and SpringCapital. US revenue now exceeds 30 % of total sales and is...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
News•Mar 2, 2026
German-Norwegian Partnership Launches Dedicated Offshore Wind Working Group
Norwegian Offshore Wind and the German‑Norwegian Chamber of Commerce have launched a dedicated offshore wind working group to deepen cross‑border collaboration in the North Sea. The initiative follows the Hamburg North Sea Summit where energy ministers pledged 300 GW of offshore...
By CompositesWorld
News•Mar 2, 2026
What to Know About Managing the Devices on Your Frndly TV
Frndly TV, the budget‑friendly live‑TV service, does not offer a centralized dashboard to view or log out devices, relying instead on simultaneous‑stream limits that range from one to four screens per plan. Users who suspect unauthorized access are advised to...
By The Streamable
News•Mar 2, 2026
This Surprising Switch 2 Upgrade Is Getting Refunded –and I Can See Why
Nintendo's Switch 2 upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition costs £4.19 and promises a locked 60 fps performance. Instead, the AI‑upscaled visuals introduce a persistent flicker in handheld mode, degrading picture clarity. Players have reported the issue on Reddit and secured refunds through Nintendo...
By T3
News•Mar 2, 2026
John Silvester Recalls when TV Execs Wanted Underbelly to Be More Like Blue Heelers
John Silvester recalls that Channel Nine executives initially wanted the Melbourne crime saga to resemble the police‑focused series Blue Heelers. Eddie McGuire championed a grittier, Sopranos‑style approach, green‑lighting Underbelly, which became a ratings phenomenon and spawned multiple sequels. Eighteen years later...
By TV Tonight (Australia)
News•Mar 2, 2026
CollPlant Targets Formulation Bottleneck with New DLP Bioprinting Kit
CollPlant has introduced BioFlex, a ready‑to‑print DLP bioprinting kit built on recombinant human collagen and a biodegradable polymer. The kit includes pre‑validated photo‑active agents and detailed formulation guidelines, aiming to cut bioink development time for tissue‑modeling and organ engineering. By...
By 3D Printing Industry – News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Uzbekistan’s Afghanistan Push Accelerates
Uzbekistan has accelerated economic integration with Afghanistan, with 2025 bilateral trade reaching $1.5‑$1.68 billion—a 53% jump from the prior year and 2.5‑fold growth since 2021. Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev aims to lift trade to $5 billion, backed by a forthcoming Kabul...
By The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific
News•Mar 2, 2026
Nine Backs FOOTY FURNACE Despite Rumours
Channel 9 has officially confirmed that its AFL analysis show Footy Furnace will return for the 2026 season. The decision comes after weeks of speculation fueled by the departure of longtime host Tom Morris to Channel 7 and rumors the...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 2, 2026
DFS Partners with ITV to Deliver an Integrated Marketing Campaign with Britain’s Got Talent
DFS has partnered with ITV to embed its brand into the 19th season of Britain’s Got Talent, featuring 10‑second TV commercials and bespoke sofas on set. The campaign includes an Amanda Holden‑branded sofa collection, social media sponsorship, and a competition...
By Retail Times (UK)
News•Mar 2, 2026
Sustainable Pest Prevention Strategies to Prepare for & Manage Swarm Season
Rising temperatures are driving a predictable surge in ant, termite and other pest activity that can quickly disrupt hotel operations. Hospitality operators are turning to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to shift from reactive treatments to proactive monitoring, sanitation, exclusion and...
By Green Lodging News
News•Mar 2, 2026
Nedbank Wins Regulatory Approval To Take Majority Stake In Kenya’s NCBA
Nedbank has secured regulatory clearance to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA for $855.5 million, marking one of the largest cross‑border banking deals in recent African history. The acquisition gives Nedbank access to NCBA’s $5.4 billion in assets, more than...
By Global Finance Magazine