News•Feb 16, 2026
Lower Power Cost for Consumers Will Be Success of AI, Renewable Energy Convergence, Says Govt Official
India’s renewable capacity now exceeds 520 GW, including about 35 GW of distributed generation, and officials say artificial intelligence will be pivotal in lowering consumer power costs. Joint Secretary JVN Subramanyam highlighted AI as a game‑changer for distributed renewables at the AI Impact Summit. He projected that within two to three years, AI‑renewable convergence will reduce tariffs, boost industrial competitiveness, and empower prosumers. World Bank advisor Hemang Jani reinforced that AI should be viewed as development infrastructure rather than merely a technology.
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Savouring Singapore
Singapore’s dining landscape is evolving from pure gastronomy to cultural storytelling. Travelers now seek immersive experiences that reveal the history, rituals and personalities behind iconic dishes. Tour operators, heritage venues and hotels are packaging food with narratives, turning hawker stalls,...
By TTG Asia
News•Feb 16, 2026
ML‑Predicted Insulin Resistance Identified as Risk Factor in 12 Cancers
Researchers at the University of Tokyo applied a machine‑learning tool, AI‑IR, to estimate insulin resistance in half a million UK Biobank participants. The analysis revealed insulin resistance as a significant risk factor for twelve distinct cancer types, providing the first...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Comedy Co-Op Physics Platformer Log Riders Adds Linux Support and Looks Hilarious
Log Riders, a physics‑driven co‑op platformer, launched on February 12, 2026 and now offers native Linux and macOS support. The update introduces an “Easy” difficulty with additional checkpoints and refines overall difficulty based on community feedback. Steam is also rolling out trading...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
A New Concept for Catching up with 3I/ATLAS
The article outlines a new mission concept to intercept 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object ever recorded. It highlights the scientific payoff of a close‑up study and the steep engineering hurdles such a rendezvous entails. Central to the discussion is the...
By Phys.org - Space News
News•Feb 16, 2026
God Of War Sons Of Sparta's Platinum Already Unlocked By A Handful Of Players
Santa Monica released *God of War: Sons of Sparta* exclusively on PS5 on February 12, 2026, and within four days a tiny fraction of players have earned its platinum trophy. Only 28 gamers—about 0.67% of the estimated 5,000 owners—have completed the grueling trophy...
By TheGamer
News•Feb 16, 2026
Rockwell Automation Digital Twin Technology Accelerates Project Delivery and Cuts Costs for Brazil-Based Falcare Industrial Equipment
Rockwell Automation’s Emulate3D digital twin helped Brazil’s Falcare Industrial Equipment accelerate project delivery and cut costs. By simulating mechanical behavior and control logic before hardware construction, Falcare reduced project execution time by 60% and eliminated costly rework. The technology also...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 16, 2026
US Coast Guard Commissions Sixth Arctic District Fast Response Cutter
The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), its sixth fast response cutter (FRC) assigned to the Arctic District and the 60th FRC overall. The vessel was placed in service at Kodiak on Feb 13, 2026 and will operate around the Aleutian Islands,...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 16, 2026
Crimson Desert “Is a Hard Game to Demo,” Says Pearl Abyss, Which Is Why It Isn’t Getting One
Pearl Abyss confirmed that Crimson Desert will not receive a public demo, citing the difficulty of representing its massive open‑world experience in a standalone build. The current demo assets are limited to boss‑fight save states, which do not showcase the...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 16, 2026
Refinery Petrochemical Integration, Feedstock Certainty to Define India’s Next Chemical Growth Cycle: Ramya Bharathram, MD, Thirumalai Chemicals
India’s chemical industry faces a structural shift as it seeks to move up the value chain by reducing reliance on imported feedstocks. Ramya Bharathram of Thirumalai Chemicals emphasizes refinery‑petrochemical integration, flexible cracker designs, and transparent, index‑linked pricing as keys to...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Get some Quality Horror in the Love You to Death Humble Bundle
The Love You to Death Humble Bundle bundles nine highly‑rated horror games for £10.53, targeting budget‑conscious gamers. Each title boasts at least an 85% positive rating on Steam, with many achieving 90%‑plus. All games are Steam Deck verified or playable,...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
Norway, Germany Deepen Defence Cooperation with Hansa Arrangement
At the Munich Security Conference, Norway and Germany signed the Hansa Arrangement, a bilateral defence pact covering maritime security, space‑based surveillance, combined‑arms land warfare, rapid reinforcement and defence‑industry collaboration. The agreement builds on prior high‑level talks and includes joint development...
By Naval Technology
News•Feb 16, 2026
Shield AI Joins USAF CCA Programme as Mission Autonomy Provider
Shield AI has been chosen to supply mission‑autonomy software for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, entering the Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase after a competitive evaluation. Its Hivemind AI pilot has been integrated into...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 16, 2026
Fed's Bowman Wants to Boost Banks' Share of Mortgage Market
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman announced that the Fed will soon propose two mortgage‑related regulatory changes aimed at lowering banks' capital costs and encouraging greater bank participation in mortgage origination and servicing. The proposals could revise Basel...
By American Banker Technology
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Braid: Anniversary Edition Just Got a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition [Update: Western Launch]
Indie classic Braid: Anniversary Edition received a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, launching in Japan with a global rollout expected within days. The Switch 2 version supports up to 1080p handheld and 4K docked resolutions, plus a 120 Hz refresh rate, high‑resolution textures,...
By Nintendo Everything
News•Feb 16, 2026
All Shops & Blueprints in Starsand Island
Starsand Island’s latest update catalogs every in‑game shop, detailing locations, hours, owners, and the blueprints they sell. Blueprints are the key to unlocking crafting recipes needed for main quests, bulletin requests, and farm expansion. Shops range from the Exploration Club’s...
By DualShockers
News•Feb 16, 2026
Roche Trial Offers Hope to Patients with Rare Kidney Disease
Roche announced that its anti‑CD20 antibody Gazyva (obinutuzumab) met the primary endpoint in the phase 3 MAJESTY trial for primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). The study showed significantly higher complete remission rates at two years compared with the immunosuppressant tacrolimus, while maintaining...
By pharmaphorum
News•Feb 16, 2026
Defensibility: The New Watchword for Data Management
Regulated enterprises, especially financial institutions, are shifting focus from merely adopting AI to proving that AI data pipelines are secure and well‑governed. New regulations such as the EU AI Act demand detailed disclosures of training data sources, processing methods, and...
By RegTech Insight (A-Team)
News•Feb 16, 2026
IATA Expresses Concern over Suspension of Freighter Flights at Mumbai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has voiced concern over a nine‑month suspension of dedicated freighter flights at Mumbai International Airport, slated from August 2026 to May 2027 for apron reconstruction. Mumbai handled 6.93 lakh metric tonnes of cargo between April...
By The Hindu BusinessLine – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Sunshine Coast Airport Opens New Outbound Baggage Facility
Sunshine Coast Airport has inaugurated a new outbound baggage facility, a cornerstone of its AU$170 million terminal transformation. The upgrade introduces Rapiscan CT screening and higher‑efficiency processing to accommodate rising passenger numbers and tighten security compliance. Construction now moves to the...
By Airport Industry-News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Dead By Daylight Leaker Claims Lauren Tsai From Death Stranding 2 Is Joining Soon
A prominent DBD leaker, Dvveet, claims that Lauren Tsai – known for her cameo in Death Stranding 2 – will appear as a Legendary skin for survivor Feng Min in the upcoming 9.5.0 patch. The rumor stems from an X post and a 2025...
By VideoGamer.com
News•Feb 16, 2026
Streaming Services Are Raising Their Prices & Others Are Shutting Down – The Biggest Cord Cutting Stories Of The Past...
Last week the streaming sector saw major consolidation and pricing shifts. Bell Media announced the CTV app will shut down in 2026, moving its library to the Crave platform to create a unified Canadian hub. AMC+ disclosed its ad‑free tier...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 16, 2026
007 First Light Gets New Story Trailer
IO Interactive released a new story trailer for *007 First Light*, showcasing James Bond’s early days as a rookie recruited by MI6. The video highlights icy Icelandic settings, a looming global threat, and introduces key characters such as M, John...
By Niche Gamer
News•Feb 16, 2026
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Going Multiplatform “Won’t in Any Way” Lower Visual Quality
Square Enix confirmed that Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3 will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2, and director Naoki Hamaguchi insists the multiplatform rollout will not compromise visual fidelity. The team plans 30 FPS on lower‑end hardware and...
By GamingBolt
News•Feb 16, 2026
Iran Says US 'More Realistic' On Nuclear Issue, as Guards Begin Drills in Hormuz Strait
Iran’s foreign ministry said the United States has moved to a more realistic stance on Tehran’s nuclear programme ahead of a second round of indirect talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman. The Revolutionary Guard Corps launched naval drills in the...
By Al-Monitor – All
News•Feb 16, 2026
Clean the Infected Family PC in the New Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional Demo
Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional, a Linux‑native bullet‑hell, drops players into a retro Windows PC as a mouse cursor battling viruses and ad‑ware. The demo showcases quirky weapons—bouncing DVD logos, fire‑ring firewalls, and hard‑drive projectiles—while letting players unlock cursors and program power‑ups. Available...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
MiFIR Schema 1.4.0 Rollout: Testing Clarity Still Pending – April Deadline Remains
ESMA’s MiFIR reporting page shows the test environment for schema v1.4.0 will open in February 2026, but exact dates remain unconfirmed. The new XML schema removes the separate FITRS quantitative reporting channel, shifting equity transparency calculations to transaction reporting data...
By RegTech Insight (A-Team)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Fighting the Number One Cause of Death by Approaching Polychronic Conditions Holistically
Cardiovascular disease remains the top U.S. killer, driven by the intertwined cardiovascular‑kidney‑metabolic (CKM) syndrome that links obesity, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. About one‑third of adults carry three or more CKM risk factors, and 90% meet early‑stage criteria. Monogram Health’s...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 16, 2026
Orange Sounds Out Buyers for Viaccess-Orca
Orange is quietly testing the market for a sale of its video‑security subsidiary Viaccess‑Orca, appointing Oddo BHF to identify potential buyers. The move follows a similar exploratory process for its broadcast services arm Globecast and reflects a broader effort to streamline...
By Broadband TV News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Belfry Hotel & Resort Unveils 2026 Charity Partnerships
The Belfry Hotel & Resort announced three 2026 charity partners—St Giles Hospice, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Hospitality Action—aiming to top its 2025 £120,000 fundraising total. The resort will mobilise staff across departments to host events such as car...
By Hotel Owner (UK)
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Operation Windlord Cargo Load [Image 6 of 7]
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Flight loaded a next‑generation nuclear reactor onto a C‑17 Globemaster III for Operation Windlord on 15 Feb 2026. The load was coordinated with the 15th Airlift Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Wing,...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Operation Windlord Cargo Load [Image 1 of 7]
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded a next‑generation nuclear reactor onto a C‑17 Globemaster III for Operation Windlord on Feb. 15, 2026. The aircraft, coordinated with the 15th Airlift Squadron and the 62nd Airlift Wing, flew the reactor from...
By U.S. Marine Corps – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why Hiro Is Bullish on UK and EU Game Dev Funding After Helping The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Go Independent
Venture capital firm Hiro Capital launched its advisory arm to guide fragmented game studios, recently steering The Chinese Room and Bulkhead Interactive out of Tencent‑owned entities toward independent UK/EU ownership. The firm argues that Europe’s talent, lower costs and restrictive...
By GamesIndustry.biz
News•Feb 16, 2026
Tee Off with Swan Hellenic on a Golf Expedition
Swan Hellenic is debuting a six‑night golf expedition on its boutique ship SH Diana, sailing from Lisbon to Fuerteventura in September 2026. The itinerary features five championship‑designed courses across Portugal, Morocco and Lanzarote, offered as a full package (£1,095 per...
By TTG Media
News•Feb 16, 2026
North America Drops 6 Rigs Week on Week
North America’s weekly rig count slipped by six to 773, with the U.S. remaining steady at 551 rigs and Canada falling to 222. In the United States, oil rigs decreased by three while gas rigs rose by three, shifting the...
By Rigzone – News
News•Feb 16, 2026
Why some Major Banks Are Bringing Embedded Finance In-House
Capital One is reshaping its business by bringing embedded finance capabilities in-house through two high‑profile acquisitions. The 2024 purchase of Discover gave the bank broader credit‑card reach, payment rails and consumer data, while the January 2026 acquisition of Brex adds...
By Tearsheet
News•Feb 16, 2026
These New iOS 27 Tweaks Could Make iPhone Gaming Smoother for Apple Fanatics
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 is rumored to strip out legacy code, delivering a leaner operating system that feels more responsive. The cleanup is expected to improve battery efficiency, giving gamers longer playtime on titles like Destiny Rising and Zenless Zone Zero....
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 16, 2026
X4: Foundations Is Getting Cross-Platform Cloud Saves - Possible Breakage Coming for Linux
Egosoft announced that X4: Foundations will receive cross‑platform Steam Cloud save support, unifying Windows and Linux save locations. The change, scheduled for 19 February 2026, will allow Steam Deck users to sync saves with the native Linux version instead of the Windows...
By GamingOnLinux
News•Feb 16, 2026
These Cyberpunk Edgerunner Characters Could Be the Next Wuthering Waves Waifus
A leak suggests Wuthering Waves will collaborate with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, introducing two new five‑star characters—Lucy and Rebecca—both pistol users. Lucy is tied to the spectro element while Rebecca uses havoc, and both are expected to debut in the first half...
By Pocket Tactics
News•Feb 16, 2026
Comcast & Paramount May Merge As Both Struggle With Streaming
Comcast’s Peacock and Paramount Global’s Paramount+ are both under pressure, with Peacock reporting 44 million paid subscribers but a $552 million quarterly loss, while Paramount+ reached 79.1 million subscribers and posted a $340 million profit. Analysts suggest a merger could give the two mid‑tier...
By Cord Cutters News
News•Feb 16, 2026
CISA Gives Feds 3 Days to Patch Actively Exploited BeyondTrust Flaw
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered all federal agencies to patch the actively exploited BeyondTrust Remote Support vulnerability (CVE‑2026‑1731) within three days. The flaw, an OS command‑injection that enables unauthenticated remote code execution, affects Remote Support 25.3.1...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 16, 2026
Convene to Envision Shared Futures Through Art and Storytelling
AL.com teamed with the Birmingham Times to launch the Beyond the Violence series, which evolved into the Birmingham Dreams event. The free gathering, facilitated by poet laureate Salaam Green, blended poetry, music, and community storytelling in a historic theater. Attendees—including...
By American Press Institute
News•Feb 16, 2026
No Question of Ethanol Inclusion in India-US Deal: ISMA’s Deepak Ballani
India’s sugar and ethanol sectors remain outside the India‑US trade talks, with ISMA Director General Deepak Ballani confirming that ethanol is explicitly excluded and sugar export quotas have been modestly raised to 20 LT for 2025‑26. He warns that the limited quota‑based...
By The Economic Times (India) – Economy
News•Feb 16, 2026
Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Return of ‘Wild Ride’
Six Flags Great Adventure announced the return of its Safari Off‑Road Adventure, dubbed a “wild ride,” for the spring‑summer 2026 season. The attraction now includes an extra boarding location near the park’s headline coasters, letting guests shift from high‑speed thrills...
By Blooloop — Theme Parks
News•Feb 16, 2026
Disability Discrimination: Manager’s ‘ADD Brain’ Comments Keep Claim Alive
Geisinger Health Plan terminated case‑manager Amber Motko for chronic performance lapses, but a Third Circuit court refused to dismiss her disability discrimination claim because her supervisor repeatedly referenced her ADD diagnosis, including the phrase “ADD brain.” The court ruled Motko’s...
By HR Morning
News•Feb 16, 2026
‘Just Agree to It:’ Pazdur Said He Was Told To Cosign FDA’s Reduced Trial Requirements
Richard Pazdur, longtime FDA oncology leader, resigned after being pressured to endorse a controversial policy that would reduce required drug approval trials from two to one. He said Commissioner Marty Makary breached the traditional independence between the commissioner’s office and...
By BioSpace
News•Feb 16, 2026
The Tricks to Defeat Cheaters During Tekken 8 Online Ranked
Tekken 8’s online ranked mode continues to suffer from players using auto‑script cheats such as auto‑duck, auto‑parry, auto‑block, and auto‑Rage Art. Content creator Trunkiez demonstrated a practical counter‑strategy by pinpointing the scripts and adjusting his playstyle to mids, counter‑hits, and avoiding...
By EventHubs
News•Feb 16, 2026
RBI Approves Rajan Bajaj as MD and CEO of Slice
Fintech firm Slice announced that its founder Rajan Bajaj has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment cleared by the board, shareholders and the Reserve Bank of India. Bajaj, who previously served as Executive Director, steered Slice...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 16, 2026
Orchestrating the Transition: Enso Group Builds the Enabling Structures for Reliable Clean Power
Enso Group has evolved from an Austrian hydropower asset manager into a "system orchestrator" that integrates technology, finance, regulation and governance to create investment‑ready renewable energy ecosystems. Its portfolio blends solar, wind, long‑duration storage, hydrogen and pumped‑hydro to deliver stable,...
By CFI.co (Capital Finance International)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Thoroughly Strange Dungeon Crawler Pluto Is All About Constructing Spells and Using Your Fingers
Indie studio Siege Wizard Interactive announced that its experimental dungeon‑crawler Pluto will launch on 9 March 2026. The game blends turn‑based deck‑building with a tactile, gesture‑driven spell‑casting system that requires players to construct spells using finger movements. A refreshed demo will appear...
By GamingOnLinux