News•Feb 24, 2026
6K Additive Signs Long-Term Supply Agreement with Siemens Energy Supporting Circularity in Nickel-Based Alloys
6K Additive has signed a global long‑term supply agreement with Siemens Energy to receive spent nickel‑alloy powder from Siemens’ additive‑manufacturing sites. The reclaimed material will be processed in 6K’s UniMelt microwave plasma system, converting it into virgin‑grade, AM‑ready powder. To date, the partnership has up‑cycled nearly 20 tons of superalloy feedstock, demonstrating a scalable circular solution for the metal AM supply chain. The collaboration aims to cut energy use and emissions by more than 90 % versus conventional powder production.
By Manufacturing Tomorrow
News•Feb 24, 2026
HEMA Turns 100: The Turbulent Journey From Working-Class Department Store to Retail Icon
Hema celebrated its centennial in 2026, marking a hundred‑year evolution from a modest fixed‑price shop to a Dutch retail icon. Founded in 1926 by Arthur Isaac and Leo Meyer, the chain was positioned as an affordable alternative to upscale stores...
By Retail Detail (EU)
News•Feb 24, 2026
8-Channel Switch Filter Bank, 8SFB-2G18G-SFF
Planar Monolithics introduced the 8‑channel switch filter bank 8SFB‑2G18G‑SFF, covering 2 GHz to 18 GHz with eight selectable pass‑bands. The unit delivers 8 dB typical insertion loss, 2:1 VSWR, ±0.5 dB ripple and 82.8 dB out‑of‑band rejection. Switching occurs in 200 ns and the device handles...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 24, 2026
Compound Semiconductor Materials Market Growing at 14% CAGR to Almost $5.2bn by 2031
Yole Group’s 2026 report projects the global compound‑semiconductor substrate and epiwafer market to grow at a 14% CAGR, reaching roughly $5 bn by 2031. The surge is powered by electrification, AI‑driven data‑center demand, and next‑generation connectivity, with silicon carbide (SiC) anchoring...
By Semiconductor Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
The Mechatronic Approach to Designing Motion as a System
Mechatronics is evolving from isolated components to fully integrated motion systems, where motors, drives, controllers, and software operate as a single organism. Kollmorgen’s SFD‑M feedback device exemplifies automatic motor‑drive parameter exchange, cutting commissioning time and eliminating manual errors. Integrated design...
By Manufacturing Tomorrow
News•Feb 24, 2026
Inch Cape Report Outlines UK Impact
Offshore wind developer Inch Cape released an independent report quantifying its economic contribution to the UK. The 50/50 ESB‑Red Rock joint venture will invest £4.7 billion overall, with £2.7 billion earmarked for Scotland and £1 billion in eastern regions. At construction peak, the...
By reNEWS
News•Feb 24, 2026
Reddit Fined £14m for 'Concerning' Child Age Check Failings
Reddit has been hit with a £14.47 million fine from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office after the regulator found the platform’s age‑verification process inadequate and that it processed personal data of users under 13 without a lawful basis. The ICO criticised...
By BBC – Technology
News•Feb 24, 2026
Melotte Successfully Installs Amsight as Full-Process Data System, Marking the Next Step Toward Reducing CT Scanning Efforts
Melotte, Additive Center, and amsight GmbH have deployed a full‑process data capture system at Melotte’s facility. The platform records structured data from raw material receipt through printing, post‑processing and CT scanning, creating a unified digital thread for each semiconductor component....
By Manufacturing Tomorrow
News•Feb 24, 2026
A Strong Start To 2026 For ABC, Disney-Owned TV Platforms
In January 2026 television viewing hit a 12‑month peak, and Disney emerged as the biggest month‑over‑month gainer in Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge report. The gain reflects a notable rise in total TV consumption attributed to Disney’s owned‑and‑operated properties, especially ABC....
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Shotgun King Is Chess Where You Replace Your Army with a Shotgun, Out Now
Shotgun King, a roguelike turn‑based tactics game that reimagines chess, has launched on mobile for $6.99. Developed by French studio Punkcake Délicieux and originally released on PC in 2022, the title replaces Black’s army with a lone king wielding a...
By DroidGamers
News•Feb 24, 2026
A16z Speedrun Alum General Magic Secures $7.2 Million USD to Make Calling Your Insurance Company Less of a Slog
Toronto AI startup General Magic announced a $7.2 million financing round led by Radical Ventures with participation from a16z Speedrun and several angel investors. The company’s agentic AI texting platform automates insurance customer interactions across quoting, coverage queries, and claims, promising...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Orkim Secures MR2 Charter with Petronas Trading Unit
Malaysian tanker owner Orkim has signed a six‑month time‑charter for its 2012‑built Orkim Citrine MR2 tanker with PETCO Trading Labuan, the trading arm of Petronas. The agreement, effective at the end of February 2026, includes an option to extend another six...
By Splash 247
News•Feb 24, 2026
Exclusive: IPO-Bound Infra.Market To Raise ₹1,250 Cr Debt Funding
Infra.Market, the Indian B2B construction‑materials platform, is raising ₹1,250 crore (≈$137 million) in debt from Singapore‑based Ascertis Credit. The loan will be secured by the company’s assets, promoter shares and stakes in its subsidiaries such as RDC Concrete and Neptune Readymix. Proceeds...
By Inc42
News•Feb 24, 2026
You Can Still Rent DVDs & Blu-Rays By Mail in 2026 Almost 3 Years After Netflix Shut Down Its DVD...
GameFly continues to rent DVDs, Blu‑rays and 4K discs by mail, positioning itself as the sole major survivor after Netflix ended its DVD‑by‑mail service in 2023. The company’s movie catalog includes roughly 292 DVD titles and a growing Blu‑ray selection,...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 24, 2026
Freire Signs Deal with Sweden’s FMV for Four Naval Support Vessels
Spanish shipbuilder C.N.P. Freire has secured a contract with Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to build four 47‑meter naval support vessels. The ships are designed for harsh weather and ice, carrying 16 crew, reaching 12 knots and sustaining up to...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 24, 2026
BidOn Expands Leadership and Establishes Board to Advance Open Source Ad Tech
BidOn, a non‑profit open‑source ad‑tech platform, has announced a new board of senior executives from leading mobile‑gaming companies and the creation of a dedicated engineering team. The board will guide strategy, product direction, and governance, while the engineering group will...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 24, 2026
Digital Attenuator, DTA-200M18G-100-CD-EXT
Planar Monolithics introduced the DTA‑200M18G‑100‑CD‑EXT, an 8‑bit digitally tuned attenuator covering 0.2 to 18 GHz. It offers a massive 100 dB attenuation range with ±3 dB accuracy and flatness throughout. The device features fast switching (1 µs on, 0.5 µs off), a maximum insertion loss of 12 dB,...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 24, 2026
The State of Fleet Management Directly From the Fleets
A recent Fleetio survey of 600 fleet professionals reveals that rising operating costs and tightening emissions regulations dominate executive concerns, with over half of respondents flagging cost inflation and 46 % citing compliance pressures. While more than 70 % have adopted dedicated...
By FleetOwner
News•Feb 24, 2026
Fontana: Women Truck Drivers Satisfied with the Job, yet Safety Concerns Persist
A recent Lance Surety Bonds survey shows 85% of women truck drivers would recommend the profession, citing high pay, independence and work‑life balance. Despite strong satisfaction, safety concerns linger, with 30% reporting sexual harassment and only 31% feeling safe sleeping...
By FleetOwner
News•Feb 24, 2026
Battling Castles on Wheels? Wanderburg Might Be My New Favourite Thing
Wanderburg is an indie roguelike that lets players build and battle mobile castles, delivering a blend of strategic construction and chaotic combat. The game has quickly risen to the top of Steam wishlists, indicating strong early interest. It runs flawlessly...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 24, 2026
Britain Targets Russia’s Oil Revenues with Nearly 300 New Sanctions
Britain announced its largest sanctions package to date, targeting Russia’s oil pipeline operator Transneft and adding nearly 300 new measures. The package, timed with the fourth anniversary of the invasion, also sanctions 48 oil tankers linked to Russia’s shadow fleet...
By BusinessLIVE
News•Feb 24, 2026
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile Servers Are Shutting Down in April 2026
Activision announced that Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile servers will permanently close on April 17, 2026. The title‑shot mobile version launched globally in March 2024 but was pulled from iOS and Android stores in May 2025, halting new acquisitions. Linked...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 24, 2026
Mitsubishi Delivers First Ammonia Fuel Supply Systems for Marine Use
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has shipped the first ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS) for Japan Engine Corporation’s inaugural ammonia‑fueled marine engine, model 7UEC50LSJA‑HPSCR. The AFSS delivers ammonia to the engine safely and steadily, while the AGAS...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 24, 2026
EU Warns Russia’s African Recruitment in Ukraine Resembles “Modern Slavery” Exploiting Migration and Tourism Routes
European investigators warn that Russia’s recruitment of African migrants and students for the Ukraine war amounts to a new form of modern slavery, exploiting tourism visas, student exchanges and fake job offers. At least 171 African fighters, many aged 18‑25,...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 24, 2026
Some Patients Listed as “Charlie Kirk” Or Dead After Major NZ Health App MediMap Hacked
New Zealand health‑tech firm MediMap was forced offline after an unauthorized intrusion altered patient records, including changing names to “Charlie Kirk” and marking individuals as deceased. The breach affected dozens of providers in aged‑care, disability, hospice and community settings, prompting the...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 24, 2026
Wild Creations Appoints TMPR to Lead PR & Communications
Wild Creations, Wales’ leading designer and fabricator for the global attractions industry, has appointed Cardiff‑based B2B communications agency TMPR to head its public relations and strategic communications. The company, founded in 2010, now employs over 50 staff in a 40,000‑square‑foot...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 24, 2026
Critical One Energy Receives Exploration Permit for Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project
Critical One Energy has received Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines Exploration Permit PR‑24‑000227 for its Howells Lake antimony‑gold project in the Thunder Bay Mining District. The project, located 120 km west of the Ring of Fire, contains a historic resource...
By AZoMining
News•Feb 24, 2026
Australia’s Biggest Renewable Grid “Stress Test” Facility Gets a $3 Million Upgrade
Australia’s CSIRO Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) received a $3 million federal upgrade, doubling its power‑testing capacity. The enhanced lab now emulates microgrids, grid faults, and vehicle‑to‑grid scenarios, allowing realistic stress‑tests of solar, battery, wind and EV technologies. Operated from Newcastle,...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 24, 2026
Magic Molecule Launches in Whole Foods Market
Magic Molecule, a hypochlorous acid‑based skin‑care brand, announced that its FDA‑cleared Skin Spray is now stocked in all 500+ Whole Foods Market locations, making it the retailer’s first hypochlorous acid product. The spray, priced between $13.99 and $22.99, claims to...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 24, 2026
Oklahoma Supreme Court to Rule on Utilities' Winter Storm Bonds
The Oklahoma Supreme Court is set to rule on $1.45 billion of winter‑storm bonds issued by Oklahoma Gas & Electric and Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Republican lawmakers allege the Oklahoma Corporation Commission violated state audit and ethics rules when authorizing...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Half of Americans Struggle to Pay Rent or Mortgage, With Gen Z Hit Hardest
A Redfin‑Ipsos survey of 4,000 U.S. adults finds that 49% of Americans now struggle to afford their rent or mortgage, up from 44% last spring. The burden falls hardest on Gen Z, with 67% reporting payment stress versus roughly 53% of...
By Redfin News
News•Feb 24, 2026
‘Garbage in, Garbage Out’ – Solar Industry Debates Reality of AI
The Solar Quality Summit in Barcelona highlighted AI’s ability to accelerate photovoltaic project planning, construction, and operations, but stressed that its value hinges on high‑quality data. Attendees warned that “garbage in, garbage out” can magnify mistakes, making validation and human...
By pv magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
At Colorado Space Firms, Hegseth Casts Pentagon Bureaucracy as the Enemy
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a Colorado stop at True Anomaly and Sierra Space to denounce the Pentagon’s acquisition bureaucracy as a "giant swamp" that favors entrenched prime contractors. He framed commercially driven space firms as essential antidotes that...
By SpaceNews
News•Feb 24, 2026
TigerConnect Aims to Use AI to Modernize Hospital Operator, Management Systems
TigerConnect unveiled a cloud‑native operator console aimed at replacing decades‑old hospital switchboards. The platform unifies call routing, code activations, and alarm management into a single dashboard while integrating with EHRs, telephony and scheduling tools. AI‑driven automation and intelligent search streamline...
By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Saga and Etermax Bring Trivia Crack’s Willy to Life as an AI Character Agent | Exclusive
Saga, a hyperscaling AI platform, partnered with Etermax to launch an AI‑driven version of Willy, the mascot of the Trivia Crack franchise. The new agent can converse with users across social platforms, aiming to deepen community interaction and attract fresh...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 24, 2026
Canary Speech, JubileeTV Partner on AI Voice Biomarkers for At-Home Care
Canary Speech has partnered with JubileeTV to embed its AI‑driven vocal‑biomarker technology into consumer video calls, marking the first deployment outside clinical settings. The system analyzes 40 seconds of natural conversation, extracting thousands of acoustic features to generate nondiagnostic scores...
By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 24, 2026
Ubisoft Unveils New Leadership Team For Assassin's Creed's 'Ambitious New Chapter'
Ubisoft announced a new leadership team to steer the Assassin’s Creed franchise into an “ambitious new chapter.” Martin Schelling will serve as Head of Brand, Jean Guesdon as Head of Content, and François De Billy as Head of Production Excellence, each...
By Pure Xbox
News•Feb 24, 2026
Strategic Sizzle: Why Houston TX Hot Chicken Prioritizes Smart Growth over Rapid Expansion
Houston TX Hot Chicken, a Nashville‑style concept launched in Las Vegas during the COVID‑19 pandemic, now operates 31 units and boasts over 400,000 social‑media followers. The brand’s strong online presence generates organic franchise leads, reducing the need for aggressive sales...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 24, 2026
Self-Healing Composite Could Make Aircraft and Cars Last Centuries
Researchers at North Carolina State University have engineered a self‑healing fibre‑reinforced polymer (FRP) composite that could extend component lifespans from decades to centuries. The approach 3D‑prints a thermoplastic healing agent between fibre layers and embeds carbon‑based heater films that melt...
By JEC Composites
News•Feb 24, 2026
How to Get Garden Horizons Dawnfruit
Garden Horizons introduced the Dawnfruit plant on February 22, 2026. The fruit grows in just under 13 minutes, can be harvested multiple times, and sells for $600 each, delivering strong in‑game profit. Players obtain Dawnfruit seeds by joining the Dawn Digital Roblox group...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 24, 2026
BAE Systems to Upgrade US Navy’s Amphibious Assault Ship for Joint Strike Fighter Ops
BAE Systems secured a $204.1 million contract from the U.S. Navy to perform maintenance and system upgrades on the Wasp‑class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD‑7). The selected restricted availability work, slated to start in August at BAE’s Norfolk shipyard, will modify...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 24, 2026
Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Announced for PS5, Xbox Series
Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition, an anime‑styled World War II tank simulation, was announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series with a slated 2026 launch. The definitive console version bundles the original game with three bonus content packs, adding iconic tanks such as the...
By Gematsu
News•Feb 24, 2026
Global Invacom Group Launches Rapid Deploy XY Antenna Range for Mission‑Critical, Multi‑Orbit Connectivity
Global Invacom Group has introduced a rapid‑deploy XY antenna family spanning four sizes—from 0.98 m to 2.4 m—to provide fast, multi‑orbit, multi‑band connectivity for government, defence, and commercial users. The modular terminals require no tools and can be calibrated and operational in...
By Microwave Journal
News•Feb 24, 2026
Natural Grocers Celebrates Texas Independence Day with a Special Gift and Savings
Natural Grocers is celebrating Texas Independence Day from March 2‑4 at all 24 Texas locations. {N}power members receive a free limited‑edition Texas‑themed reusable tote bag and a $5‑off coupon on in‑store purchases. The promotion highlights the retailer’s loyalty program and its...
By Mass Market Retailers
News•Feb 24, 2026
Meta’s Addiction Trial Could Spell Trouble for Sports Betting
A Los Angeles jury is hearing the KGM trial, which alleges Meta and other social platforms are engineered to addict minors through features like infinite scrolling, autoplay and dopamine‑triggering rewards. The case, while focused on social media, raises the prospect...
By Sportico
News•Feb 24, 2026
Why Is Six Flags Losing Visitors?
Six Flags reported 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $792 million and revenue of $3.1 billion, both edging analyst expectations. However, fourth‑quarter attendance dropped 9% to 9.3 million visitors, cutting admissions revenue by $327 million. The company, under new CEO John Reilly, highlighted recent investments in...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 24, 2026
First Watch CFO Mel Hope to Retire
First Watch Restaurant Group announced that Chief Financial Officer Mel Hope will retire later this year after eight years of service. Hope, who joined in 2018, played a pivotal role in the company's IPO and subsequent growth phases. The board...
By FSR Magazine
News•Feb 24, 2026
Blackpool's £1m Peter Rabbit Attraction Closes After Just Three Years
Blackpool’s £1 million Peter Rabbit Explore and Play attraction shut its doors in November 2025, ending a three‑year run that began in 2022. The family‑focused venue, operated by Merlin Entertainments, offered interactive Beatrix Potter‑themed play areas but failed to meet performance expectations. Blackpool Council...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 24, 2026
Saudia Signs Five-Year Partnership with Six Flags Qiddiya City
Saudi Arabian airline Saudia has inked a five‑year strategic partnership with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, becoming the exclusive Official Premier Partner in the airline category. The deal will see Saudia create travel packages to the new theme park,...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 24, 2026
Rohde & Schwarz Advances AI-RAN Testing Using Digital Twins with NVIDIA
Rohde & Schwarz, together with NVIDIA, unveiled an AI‑driven testbed at MWC Barcelona 2026 that combines the NVIDIA Sionna Research Kit with a DGX Spark server for hardware‑in‑the‑loop, site‑specific channel emulation. The platform runs a software‑defined 5G NR stack via...
By Microwave Journal