News•Feb 17, 2026
BlackSky International Customer Orders Gen-3 Satellite for Sovereign Access
BlackSky announced that an unnamed international sovereign client has purchased a dedicated Gen‑3 Earth‑observation satellite along with the company’s imagery and AI‑enabled analytics services. The Gen‑3 platform delivers 35‑centimetre resolution and will operate in tandem with BlackSky’s existing constellation, providing rapid on‑orbit intelligence within months. The deal follows BlackSky’s recent rollout of Gen‑3 units, which have already secured expansion contracts across the Americas, Asia and Europe. The customer gains immediate, autonomous monitoring of national and regional areas of interest.
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 17, 2026
Pokémon Go's Battle League Quirks Are Getting Fixed in 2026
Niantic is overhauling Pokémon Go’s Go Battle League (GBL) core battle system to eliminate long‑standing PvP inconsistencies. The redesign moves damage resolution to the end of each turn, standardizes Pokémon swaps, and anchors actions to a fixed timeline, reducing the impact...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Cumulus, Nielsen Get New Deadlines in Escalating Ratings Lawsuit
A federal judge in the Southern District of New York has established a detailed briefing schedule for the next phase of the Cumulus Media versus Nielsen lawsuit. Nielsen’s counterclaims allege Cumulus illegally shared confidential ratings data with Eastlan Ratings, violating...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 17, 2026
ST Engineering iDirect to Integrate G&S SatConnect Into Intuition Platform
ST Engineering iDirect announced a strategic partnership with G&S SatCom to embed the SatConnect service‑management platform into its Intuition ground‑system suite. The integration will add both OSS and BSS capabilities, linking network operations with service definition, delivery, and lifecycle management....
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 17, 2026
FinovateEurope 2026: From AI Hype to Operational Reality
FinovateEurope 2026 highlighted fintech’s transition from AI experimentation to real‑world deployment, emphasizing governed, trustworthy agentic AI. Banks are shifting from product‑centric models to embedded, predictive experiences, with personalization and frictionless onboarding now expected. Over 70% of new fintech products involve...
By Finovate
News•Feb 17, 2026
MXene Nanomaterials Enter a New Dimension Multilayer Nanomaterial: MXene Flakes Created at Drexel University Show New Promise as 1D Scrolls
Researchers at Drexel University have developed a scalable method to roll two‑dimensional MXene flakes into one‑dimensional nanoscrolls, creating tubular structures up to ten thousand times thinner than a water pipe. The technique reliably produces 10 grams of scrolls across six MXene...
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
COF Scaffold Membrane with Gate‑lane Nanostructure for Efficient Li+/Mg2+ Separation
Researchers from Tianjin University, NUS and Sichuan University unveiled a covalent‑organic‑framework (COF) scaffold membrane featuring a gate‑lane nanostructure that simultaneously achieves record‑high Li⁺/Mg²⁺ selectivity (231.9) and high Li⁺ flux (11.5 L m⁻² h⁻¹ bar⁻¹). The membrane’s positively charged gating layer rejects Mg²⁺ while an...
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
Decoding Hydrogen‑bond Network of Electrolyte for Cryogenic Durable Aqueous Zinc‑ion Batteries
Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology and partners introduced a dual‑additive electrolyte—glycerol and methylsulfonamide—that reconfigures the hydrogen‑bond network of aqueous zinc‑ion batteries. The reformulated solvation shell suppresses dendrite formation, hydrogen‑evolution corrosion, and freezes the electrolyte down to –45 °C....
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
Metasurfaces Smooth Light to Boost Magnetic Sensing Precision
Researchers at Beihang and Westlake Universities have demonstrated a silicon‑based metasurface that converts a Gaussian laser beam into a spatially uniform pumping field by encoding intensity into polarization. The planar device eliminates the need for bulky beam‑shaping optics and works...
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
Projecting Light to Dispense Liquids: A New Route to Ultra-Precise Microdroplets
Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology have unveiled an optoelectrowetting platform that uses programmable light patterns to dispense nanoliter droplets with unprecedented precision. By projecting dynamic illumination onto a microfluidic chip, the system creates virtual electrodes that guide...
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
From Sensors to Smart Systems: The Rise of AI-Driven Photonic Noses
The 2025 review in *Microsystems & Nanoengineering* details how photonic noses combine optical sensing with AI to create highly selective, drift‑free chemical detectors. By leveraging colorimetric, refractive‑index, absorption and spectroscopy techniques, these devices generate rich spectral fingerprints that machine‑learning models...
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
Beyond Silicon: Electronics at the Scale of a Single Molecule
Researchers report that molecular electronics is moving from proof‑of‑concept to practical architectures as single‑molecule switches, diodes and transistors become more stable and reproducible. Advances in nanogap fabrication, self‑assembled layers and carbon‑based electrodes have reduced variability that long hindered the field....
By Nanotech Now
News•Feb 17, 2026
The Votes Are In! Here Are The 15 Legal Tech Startups Selected For The 2026 Startup Alley At ABA TECHSHOW
The ABA TECHSHOW’s 2026 Startup Alley has selected 15 legal‑tech startups to pitch on opening night, after a public voting process narrowed a panel‑chosen shortlist of 25. Winners will showcase their AI‑driven solutions—from immigration case management to email automation and settlement...
By Above the Law
News•Feb 17, 2026
Gilead-Genhouse Tie-Up Among Several Spanning Pacific: Deals Report
Gilead Sciences has agreed to pay $80 million upfront to Suzhou Genhouse Bio for worldwide rights to GH31, a clinic‑ready oncology molecule. GH31 employs synthetic lethality to inhibit the MAT2A enzyme, a target implicated in several cancers. The deal follows regulatory...
By BioCentury
News•Feb 17, 2026
RMT Spotlights Collapsible ATLAS Drawer
RMT Global Partners unveiled the Collapsible ATLAS Drawer, a lightweight galley drawer that folds flat when not in use. The snap‑open, quick‑collapse mechanism lets caterers expand the drawer instantly for loading and collapse it to reduce storage footprint across kitchens,...
By PAX International
News•Feb 17, 2026
Pelagic Credit Plc: Update on Contemplated Private Placement and Listing on Euronext Growth Oslo
Pelagic Credit Plc issued an update on its planned private placement and intended listing on Euronext Growth Oslo. The company reports strong investor interest and is revisiting the offering’s structure, which could diverge from the February 9 outline. Size, timing and...
By Euronext
News•Feb 17, 2026
Bank of Canada Orders XTM to Cease Retail Payment Activities After Investment Regulator Halts Trading of Its Stock
The Bank of Canada ordered fintech XTM and its affiliates to stop all retail payment activities after customers of its Everyday Payments subsidiary reported missing funds. Simultaneously, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization halted trading of XTM’s PAID stock, causing the...
By BetaKit (Canada)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Kolchinsky: Policy Constraints Holding Back Biomedical Innovation
In a BioCentury interview, RA Capital Managing Partner Peter Kolchinsky warned that staffing cuts and a growing conservative stance at the FDA are adding at least a three‑month delay to even the most promising drug programs. He says sponsors are now...
By BioCentury
News•Feb 17, 2026
Nordea Bank Abp: Repurchase of Own Shares on 17.02.2026
On 17 February 2026 Nordea Bank Abp completed a share repurchase of 404,487 shares at a weighted average price of €16.47, costing €6.66 million. The buy‑back was executed across the Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen exchanges and forms part of a €500 million...
By Euronext
News•Feb 17, 2026
Meat Grinder, an Adventure Sim with Horror Elements, Coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Ultimate Games and Panic Panda announced that their dark adventure‑simulation title Meat Grinder will debut on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. The game mixes open‑world exploration with a hot‑dog shop management sim, set in the fog‑shrouded city of Grimshore. Players juggle daily...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 17, 2026
SH Airport Lounge Evolves Into Scalable Hospitality Brand in Vietnam
SH Airport Lounge, operated by Noi Bai Aviation Services, has rebranded from its Sông Hồng origins into a scalable hospitality brand across Vietnam’s airports. The network now runs more than 26 locations, offering two concepts: a high‑volume Premium lounge and...
By PAX International
News•Feb 17, 2026
Pancreatic Cancer Cells Sense ECM to Switch Between Growth and Autophagy
Researchers at NYU Langone Health discovered that pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells sense extracellular matrix (ECM) components via the surface protein integrin α3, which determines whether they adopt a proliferative or autophagic state. Cells anchored to laminin‑rich ECM keep autophagy low and...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 17, 2026
2026 Diplomacy: Own the Data Layer Before the AI Layer
The U.S. State Department is prioritizing data infrastructure over artificial‑intelligence hype, releasing an Enterprise Data Strategy before its AI plan. A new secure platform, Data.*State*, will centralize diplomatic data and AI tools, while the department aims to double domestic data...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 17, 2026
FCC Waivers Cover Moves of EAS Gear
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued two waivers this month allowing broadcasters to temporarily take Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment offline while relocating it. Fort Myers Broadcasting received approval to move EAS gear for three Florida stations,...
By Radio World
News•Feb 17, 2026
Utah Considers Adding a Third Law School
Utah lawmakers are evaluating a bill to create a third law school, tasking Utah Valley University with a feasibility study for a campus at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. The study, due Nov. 30, will examine accreditation routes, including ABA approval, and...
By Law.com (ALM)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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....
By The Manila Times Business
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By MMORPG.com
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Game File (Stephen Totilo)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By PE Hub
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By FDA
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Restaurant Technology News
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Euronext
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Radio & TV Business Report (RBR+TVBR)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Littler – Insights/News
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Above the Law
News•Feb 17, 2026
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....
By Medical Design & Outsourcing
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Polygon (Gaming)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
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,...
By Infrastructure Investor (PEI Group)
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By eTurboNews
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Fast Casual
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 17, 2026
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...
By Business Insurance
News•Feb 17, 2026
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,...
By eTurboNews