News•Mar 1, 2026
Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards Compared: Benefits, Annual Fees, and How to Choose the Right One
Marriott Bonvoy now offers seven co‑branded credit cards—four through Chase and three via American Express—each with distinct annual fees, welcome bonuses, and automatic elite status. The Chase lineup ranges from a fee‑free Bold card to the premium Ritz‑Carlton card, while Amex provides the Bevy, Brilliant, and Business cards with higher fees but richer perks such as dining credits and Priority Pass. Benefits include Free Night Awards, accelerated point earnings at Marriott properties, and elite night credits that can fast‑track members to higher status tiers. Choosing the right card requires matching fees and rewards to personal travel patterns and credit‑card eligibility rules.
By AwardWallet Blog
News•Mar 1, 2026
Big-Box Boom: The Clues That Signal Your Community Is About To Grow
Big‑box retailers such as Home Depot, Target, and BJ’s are increasingly opening stores in fast‑growing suburbs, a pattern that signals rising population and new residential construction. Recent data shows Home Depot will add 15 locations in 2026 after 12 in...
By Realtor.com News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Construction Begins on Coal Country Renewable Energy Zone, State’s First to Upgrade Existing Network
Construction has begun on the Hunter‑Central Coast renewable energy zone (REZ), the first NSW project to upgrade existing network assets while adding new infrastructure. The upgrade will provide roughly 1 GW of hosting capacity and connect up to 1.8 GW of new...
By RenewEconomy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Claudia Winkleman Addresses Rumour 'Strictly Scandals' Were Reason for Leaving Show
Claudia Winkleman has refuted rumours that backstage scandals prompted her departure from Strictly Come Dancing, confirming the decision was made well before the October announcement. She and co‑host Tess Daly left after more than a decade, having planned the exit...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Mar 1, 2026
Asia-Pacific Fintech Funding Hits Decade-Low in 2025 as Investors Stay Cautious: KPMG
Fintech investment in Asia‑Pacific fell to a decade low in 2025, totaling $9.3 billion across 763 transactions, down from $11.7 billion in 2024. Venture capital supplied $7.5 billion of that amount, while mergers and acquisitions contributed $1.7 billion and private equity under $0.1 billion. Funding...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Mar 1, 2026
Instagram Opens up Content Scheduling to All Users
Instagram is rolling out its creator‑focused tools to all public accounts, removing the previous requirement to switch to Professional Mode. The update adds the insights dashboard, content scheduling, and trending audio features for every user. More advanced options, such as...
By Social Media Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
An Iconic Addams Family Star Has An Incredible Marvel Television Connection
Ted Cassidy, best known as Lurch on “The Addams Family,” also provided the Hulk’s guttural voice and iconic opening narration for the 1977 live‑action series “The Incredible Hulk.” He voiced the creature for the first two seasons until his death...
By TVLine
News•Mar 1, 2026
Vietnam: Digital Leap Set to Transform the Real Estate Market
Vietnam will assign a unique identification code to every land plot, apartment, house and land‑attached asset starting March 1, 2026, integrating them into a single national land database. The digital platform will consolidate rights, planning data, transaction history, mortgage status and tax...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Mar 1, 2026
Work Graphs - Promising and Exciting but When???
Microsoft’s Agility SDK 1.613 adds Shader Model 6.8 and native Work Graphs support, a GPU‑driver feature that restructures rendering pipelines into smaller, dynamically scheduled tasks. Early benchmarks on an RTX 4090 show roughly a 20 % lighting speedup, while AMD’s RDNA 3 demo reports up...
By AnandTech
News•Mar 1, 2026
Europe's Answer to Starship
SpaceX’s Starship demonstrated a 33‑engine launch and a mid‑air booster catch, confirming its potential as a fully reusable super‑heavy lift vehicle. Independent analysis by Germany’s DLR, using extracted telemetry, estimates the current reusable Starship can deliver about 59 tonnes to low‑Earth...
By Universe Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
Indonesia: Regulation, Support Platforms Strengthen Child Online Safety
Indonesia is rolling out a two‑pronged strategy to protect minors online, beginning with the enforcement of Government Regulation No. 17 (PP Tunas) in March 2026. The law obliges digital platforms to implement age verification, content filtering and other safety controls. Complementing the regulation,...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Mar 1, 2026
TikTok Publishes Latest EU Usage, Enforcement Data
TikTok’s latest EU transparency report shows its monthly active audience in Europe rose to 178 million, an 8‑million jump and a 31% increase since October 2023. The platform removed about 112 million pieces of content between July and December 2025, with automated systems handling...
By Social Media Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
THE GREEK TOURISM SECTOR CONTINUED TO PERFORM STRONGLY IN 2025
Greece’s tourism sector posted strong growth in 2025, with total travel earnings climbing to €23.63 billion, a 9.4% rise over the prior year. Visitor arrivals reached 37.95 million, up 5.6%, and average spend per traveler increased 3.8%, boosting overall revenue. The United...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
SINGAPORE PLANS TO TRIPLE ITS MICE SECTOR WITHIN 15 YEARS
Singapore’s Tourism Board reports Chinese arrivals hit 3.1 million in 2025, a 20 % rise over pre‑COVID levels, while overall visitor growth steadied at 2.3 %. The STB’s Tourism 2040 plan sets a target of S$47‑50 billion in annual earnings by the end of the...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
BRAZIL REPORTS RECORD NUMBER OF FOREIGN VISITORS DURING CARNIVAL 2026
Brazil’s 2026 Carnival attracted a record 300,000 foreign visitors, a 17% rise over 2025, driving roughly $186 million in direct tourism revenue. Nationwide economic activity surged to an estimated R$18.6 billion (about $3.5 billion) – the highest since records began in 2011. Rio...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
THE EU TARGETS HOTEL ROOMS TO REDUCE PACKAGING WASTE
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will phase out single‑use toiletries in hotel rooms, with stricter standards taking effect in August 2026 and a full ban on disposable amenity packaging by 1 January 2030. The rule, part of the European Green...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
TURKEY’S TOURISM PREPARES FOR RECORD NUMBERS IN 2026
Turkey’s tourism sector posted a strong start to 2026, with foreign arrivals reaching 2.25 million in January – a 3.48% increase over the same month last year. While Iran remained the top source market, its visitor count fell 6.42%, and Russia...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
CATALONIA'S TOURISM MODEL REACHES ITS LIMITS
Catalonia, which attracts nearly one‑fifth of Spain’s tourists, is confronting mounting pressure on housing, infrastructure and resident quality of life. In 2025 the region recorded 20.1 million foreign arrivals—a modest 0.6‑1.2% rise—while tourism revenue jumped 4.5% to €24.8 billion, indicating a shift...
By Tourism Review
News•Mar 1, 2026
Instagram Introduces Thumbnail Post Editing for Grids
Instagram has added a new profile‑grid customization feature that allows users to edit the thumbnail images displayed on their profile grid. The update follows a January 2025 preview and coincides with the platform’s shift to larger, Reels‑compatible thumbnails. While casual users...
By Social Media Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Aircraft Replacing The Airbus A380 On High-Capacity Routes
The Boeing 777X, particularly the 777‑9 variant, is positioned to succeed the Airbus A380 on ultra‑high‑capacity, long‑haul routes. With a passenger capacity exceeding 400, advanced GE9X engines and folding wingtips, the aircraft promises 10% better fuel efficiency and airport compatibility....
By Simple Flying
News•Mar 1, 2026
Cars Tried External Combustion Engines And There Are Good Reasons It Didn't Stick
External combustion engines, notably steam and Stirling types, once vied for automotive dominance but ultimately lost to internal combustion. Steam cars like the Stanley models required lengthy boiler warm‑up and frequent water refills, limiting range and convenience. The introduction of...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 1, 2026
California Wants Millions of Heat Pumps. High Power Bills Might Get in the Way
California aims to install six million heat pumps in homes by 2030 as part of its aggressive decarbonization agenda. While heat pumps offer higher efficiency and can replace gas furnaces, the state’s soaring residential electricity rates often erode expected bill...
By Los Angeles Times – Climate & Environment
News•Mar 1, 2026
Martin Compston Details Gruelling Prep for Line of Duty's New Season
Martin Compston revealed he’s on a Whole30 organic diet to slip back into DI Steve Arnott’s iconic waistcoat ahead of Line of Duty’s seventh season. Filming is slated to begin in Belfast this spring 2026, reuniting him with co‑stars Vicky McClure...
By Digital Spy – TV
News•Mar 1, 2026
Atlant Games Gives Dusty Elixir Stockpiles New Life in Reign of Guilds Patch
Atlant Games released update 1.00.259 for Reign of Guilds, overhauling the elixir system, adjusting castle siege timing, and adding recipe rewards to crafting quests. The new NPC in Cadarn lets players convert low‑tier XP elixirs into tiered enhancement elixirs, while...
By MMORPG.com
News•Mar 1, 2026
Space Station Experiment Shows Microbes Can Mine Valuable Metals In Orbit
Researchers aboard the International Space Station grew the fungus Penicillium simplicissimum with powdered meteorite and recovered measurable palladium, marking the first successful orbital biomining of a precious metal. The fungal cultures outperformed a bacterial counterpart, extracting 18 of 44 measured...
By Orbital Today
News•Mar 1, 2026
Roku Adds a New Feature to Roku TVs & Roku Players That Roku Owners Have Been Asking For
Roku has added a dedicated search section to its Live Guide, positioned on the left‑hand sidebar of Roku TVs and players. The feature lets users type or speak channel names, genres, or keywords to jump directly to content, cutting out...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Bettors Profit Hugely From Suspiciously Timed Wagers on Iran War
Bettors on the prediction platform Polymarket earned roughly $1 million by wagering that the United States would strike Iran on February 28, 2026, the same day President Donald Trump announced the attack. Bloomberg identified six newly created accounts that bought shares at...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Mar 1, 2026
Netflix Is Leaving PS3 After 16 Years
Netflix will cease support for its app on the PlayStation 3 on March 2, 2026, ending a 16‑year relationship that kept the console relevant for streaming. The PS3 has been the last retro console still offering official Netflix access after Xbox 360, Wii and...
By TheGamer
News•Mar 1, 2026
These Are The Longest Range EVs Of 2026
The 2026 lineup of electric vehicles now includes several models that exceed 300 miles per charge, with the Lucid Air Grand Touring topping the list at an EPA‑estimated 512 miles. Close contenders include the Chevrolet Silverado EV at 493 miles,...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 1, 2026
CASTING | Think You Can Beat the Banker on DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Network 10 has officially renewed Deal or No Deal Australia for a third season, commissioning 195 additional episodes to air weeknights at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Grant Denyer, the revived format returned in early 2024 and has settled into a stable...
By TV Blackbox
News•Mar 1, 2026
Seaspan Introduces New Remote-Controlled Vehicle
Seaspan has launched Dockboy, a remote‑controlled ultra‑high‑pressure cleaning system designed for hull maintenance. The tool removes barnacles, anti‑fouling paint and coatings in a single pass, delivering a paint‑ready surface. Fully containerized, Dockboy can be moved between Vancouver Drydock and Victoria...
By MarineLink
News•Mar 1, 2026
Budget-Focused Electric Bike Maker Set to Go Public with IPO
Electric bike maker Tenways has filed for a main‑board listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, backed by investors such as Hillhouse Ventures, Tencent and Alibaba. The company’s revenue rose from €48 million in 2023 to €61 million in 2024, with gross...
By Electrek
News•Mar 1, 2026
How to Complete Cutthroat Competition in Marathon – Rarer or Enhanced Rod Salvage Locations
Marathon’s Cutthroat Competition is a priority contract that tasks players with locating two enhanced or rarer Deimosite Rod salvage in the Maintenance area of Dire Marsh. The rods appear randomly in open corridors, requiring careful navigation amid UESC enemies and...
By Destructoid
News•Mar 1, 2026
AWS UAE Suffers AZ Outage After "Objects Strike Data Center" And Cause Fire, Amid Iran Attacks
Amazon Web Services’ ME‑CENTRAL‑1 region in the United Arab Emirates experienced an Availability Zone outage after unidentified objects struck the data center, igniting a fire and prompting emergency power shutdown. The incident coincided with a wave of Iranian missile and...
By Data Center Dynamics
News•Mar 1, 2026
Persist Online Is Getting Daily Quests, a Node Rework, and More as the Team Posts Q&A
CipSoft released a community Q&A outlining upcoming changes for Persist Online, its zombie‑survival MMORPG still in pre‑alpha. The roadmap includes quality‑of‑life tweaks such as visual cues for unusable items, email‑hide options for streamers, and toggleable confirmation pop‑ups, alongside larger system...
By MMORPG.com
News•Mar 1, 2026
Middle Eastern Oil Giants Accelerate Multibillion-Dollar Clean Energy Push
Middle Eastern oil powerhouses, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are accelerating multibillion‑dollar clean‑energy programs that span solar, wind, nuclear, and green‑hydrogen. The region’s renewable capacity is set to surge, with solar projected to grow ten‑fold and nuclear output...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Mar 1, 2026
EPS Boosts VLCC Series with Two More Hengli Newbuilds
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has placed two additional 306,000 dwt VLCC orders with China’s Hengli Shipbuilding, expanding its fleet to ten VLCCs at the yard. The vessels are part of a five‑ship order slated for delivery in 2029‑2030, completing a broader...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 1, 2026
Yo-Chi X DTP Partnership Brings Youth Myki to Life with My-Chi Monday Blitz via Snack Drawer
Yo‑Chi, the Gen Z‑focused snack brand, has partnered with Victoria’s Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and creative agency Snack Drawer to launch “my‑Chi Monday.” The eight‑week campaign runs until 23 March, offering Youth myki holders a 20% discount on Yo‑Chi purchases every Monday. The...
By Campaign Brief
News•Mar 1, 2026
‘I Left New York City and Invested $47K Upgrading a Tuff Shed Into a Tiny House in Kentucky’
Sophie Goldie left her Manhattan consulting job, spent three years living in a Sprinter van, and ultimately bought a $23,000 Tuff Shed on Kentucky land. She renovated the 12 × 40‑foot shed into a 480‑sq‑ft tiny house, spending a total of $47,000...
By Realtor.com News
News•Mar 1, 2026
Pokémon Fans Are Once Again Huffing Hopium About Sound-Types, and Here’s Why They Are Wrong This Time
Destructoid notes that the debut of DJ Rotom in the upcoming Pokopia trailer has reignited fan speculation about a new Sound-type Pokémon. While the idea appeals because many moves already use sound, the article argues the type lacks a coherent...
By Destructoid
News•Mar 1, 2026
Notable Japanese Players Jealous of Delay Mod Usage for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, some Are Considering Informing Nintendo
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s online netcode remains problematic despite Nintendo’s 2020 patch and Sakurai’s aborted rollback experiments. Independent modder BluJay’s “Latency Mod” now delivers near‑offline responsiveness, giving users a distinct competitive advantage. Japanese top players have expressed jealousy, noting the...
By EventHubs
News•Mar 1, 2026
Treasure Beach Village Debuts at Beaches Turks and Caicos
Beaches Turks and Caicos has launched Treasure Beach Village, a $150 million expansion featuring 101 multi‑bedroom suites and six new dining concepts. The flagship CrystalSky 4‑Bedroom Reserve Villas span over 2,600 sq ft and accommodate up to ten guests, while the Chairman’s Penthouse...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan Shipping Group Says Strait of Hormuz Closed to Energy, Other Traffic
Japan’s largest maritime shipping conglomerate announced that the Iranian Navy has officially barred all vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The ban specifically targets energy cargoes, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, effectively shutting the narrow waterway to...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Japan's Hospitals Expand Foreign Patient Care
Japan’s healthcare system is rapidly expanding multilingual services as inbound tourism surges, with 2,500 hospitals and clinics now listed as foreign‑patient friendly—a 1.6‑fold rise over six years. The Hakuba International Clinic exemplifies the trend, handling 40‑50 walk‑ins daily, 80% of...
By Nikkei Asia – Economy
News•Mar 1, 2026
Global Aviation Shock: Second Blast Near Dubai Airport Raises Fears for Australian Travellers
A second blast near Dubai International Airport has intensified concerns over Middle East air travel safety, prompting Australia’s foreign minister to warn of severe disruptions. The incident follows the ongoing Iran‑Israel/USA conflict that has already threatened Gulf airspace. Roughly 11%...
By eTurboNews
News•Mar 1, 2026
Good: United Threatens To Kick Off Passengers Who Don’t Use Headphones
United Airlines has amended its contract of carriage, adding a new clause that passengers must wear headphones when listening to audio or video content. The amendment raises the total list of enforceable behaviors to 22, giving crew the authority to...
By One Mile at a Time
News•Mar 1, 2026
Chinese SUV Beats Lexus GX, Toyota Land Cruiser In Off-Road Test
In an Australian off‑road comparison by CarExpert, Great Wall Motors’ three‑row GWM Tank outperformed both the Lexus GX and the Toyota Land Cruiser (J300) on a demanding roller course. While the Land Rover Defender claimed overall victory, the Tank matched...
By Jalopnik
News•Mar 1, 2026
KMTC Tied to Six HD Hyundai Boxships
Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has placed a KRW 372.4 bn ($258 m) order for six 1,800‑TEU feeder containerships with HD Hyundai shipyards. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between August 2027 and June 2028, adding to KMTC’s fleet of more than 60 ships that...
By Splash 247
News•Mar 1, 2026
The Final Scene Tom Selleck Shot For Blue Bloods
CBS announced that the long‑running police drama *Blue Bloods* will end with its 14th season in 2024, concluding a 15‑year run. Tom Selleck’s final shoot took place during the iconic family dinner, after which he recited a poem by Edna...
By TVLine
News•Mar 1, 2026
Ten Years on, US Personnel Vetting Project Remains Unfinished
The Department of Defense’s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) project, launched in 2016 to modernize personnel vetting after a series of cybersecurity breaches, still lacks a reliable delivery schedule, the Government Accountability Office reported to Congress. Designed to serve every...
By The Mandarin (Australia)