Segra Launches SkyVoice
Segra, a fiber network provider, has introduced SkyVoice, a unified cloud communications platform that combines voice, collaboration, and contact‑center capabilities. The solution is accessible via desktop and mobile apps and integrates directly with major business systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Zendesk, NetSuite, and HubSpot. By leveraging Segra’s high‑bandwidth fiber infrastructure, SkyVoice promises low‑latency performance for both office‑based and remote users. The platform aims to replace fragmented communication tools with a single, manageable environment.
High-Throughput Platform for Fast-Acting Covalent Protein Therapies
Researchers at Westlake University unveiled a high‑throughput yeast‑surface‑display platform to engineer fast‑acting covalent protein therapeutics. The system screens diverse crosslinkers and millions of protein variants, enabling precise spatial positioning of warheads that dramatically speeds covalent bond formation. Using the platform,...
PAR Technology Announces PAR Intelligence
PAR Technology unveiled PAR Intelligence, an agentic AI layer woven through its restaurant and retail platform. Leveraging two decades of data—including 12 billion annual transactions, 640 million guest profiles, and 400 million loyalty members—the system powers agents that spot performance gaps, auto‑generate offers,...
Oscar Winner ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Among Peabody Award Nominations in Documentary, News, Radio/Podcast and Public Service
The Peabody Awards announced its 2026 nominees across documentary, news, public service and radio/podcast categories, naming 22 documentaries, nine news broadcasts, six podcasts and four public‑service pieces. A panel of 28 jurors selected the finalists from more than 1,000 entries,...
The Shifting Balance of Power in Gaming | GamesBeat Crossfire Recap
GamesBeat’s Crossfire panel explored how power in the gaming ecosystem is diffusing across developers, platforms, regulators, and players. Speakers highlighted recent regulatory shifts—such as Apple’s external payment links and Google Play’s alternative billing—giving developers new monetization levers. They also examined...
Feds Sue Three States over Prediction Markets Regulations
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed lawsuits against Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois, challenging each state’s attempts to restrict prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The CFTC asserts it is the sole regulator of these platforms under the Commodity Exchange...
Lego One Piece Special Heading to Netflix
Netflix announced a two‑part Lego One Piece special slated for September 29, 2026, debuting with an original OVA‑style story centered on Usopp. The trailer reveals Usopp as "Captain Usopp the Brave" and includes Jacob Romero reprising his live‑action role. The special aligns with the...
Keurig Dr Pepper Acquires JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced it has acquired 96.22% of JDE Peet’s shares, creating a combined coffee powerhouse. The deal will be followed by a detailed integration focused on operational excellence, synergy capture, and leadership alignment. KDP plans to separate into...
The Insightful Leader Live: AI and Advertising … This Time It’s Personal
Kellogg professors Jacob Teeny and Brett Gordon hosted a free webinar on April 7, 2026 discussing how AI will reshape advertising through hyper‑personalized content. The session covered AI‑driven customer profiling, the latest research on personalized persuasion, emerging industry trends, and the ethical...
Another Chip Shortage Is on the Horizon
AI’s explosive growth is creating a surge in demand for high‑bandwidth memory (HBM), outpacing the supply of both HBM and traditional DRAM. Industry leaders such as SK Hynix and Micron warn that memory shortages could last until 2030, with current...
Califia Farms Wasn't Supposed To Be Milk - Now It's An Empire
Califia Farms, originally a struggling juice startup, pivoted to almond milk and now occupies over 20,000 U.S. stores as a leading plant‑based beverage brand. Under CEO Dave Ritterbush—formerly of Quest Nutrition—the company is betting on organic, nutrient‑dense lines and a...
Tetris Fans May Want to Check Out This Strategy Puzzle Hybrid When It Comes to PS5 This Month
Drop Duchy: Complete Edition is set to arrive on the PlayStation 5 on April 21, 2026, following a successful PC launch. The title blends Tetris‑style terrain placement with strategic city‑building, roguelite progression, and deck‑building mechanics. Developed by Sleepy Mill Studio and published by The Arcade...
NewQuest Breaks Ground on Junior Retail Component at $400 Million Texas Heritage Marketplace in Metro Houston
NewQuest has broken ground on the junior retail portion of Texas Heritage Marketplace, a $400 million, 165‑acre mixed‑use development in Katy, Texas. The project will total 800,000 sq ft of commercial space, featuring junior anchors such as Academy Sports + Outdoors, Burlington, Spec’s...
Energy Storage Pricing Beginning to ‘Fracture’ by Product Type: Report
Anza Renewables reports a widening price gap between U.S. utility‑scale and distribution‑scale energy storage in Q1 2026, with utility‑scale costs dropping up to 20.9% while distribution‑scale prices remain flat around $203/kWh (AC) and $175/kWh (DC). The United States installed a...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 North America Box Office Projection: Could Deliver The Second Biggest Opening Weekend This Year?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is projected to open in North America between $80 million and $95 million, potentially securing the second‑largest debut of 2026 after the $131.7 million Super Mario Galaxy opening. The sequel, featuring the original cast plus newcomers Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh, is slated for...
Natural Grocers Plans New Store Opening In McMinnville, OR
Natural Grocers announced a new store opening this summer at 448 OR-99W in McMinnville, Oregon, marking its 15th location in the state and the first in the Willamette Valley. The company is conducting a virtual hiring fair on April 8, offering...
Crimson Desert's Endgame May Be Lacking, but There's a Secret Fix
Pearl Abyss’s open‑world RPG Crimson Desert launched three weeks ago and already feels exhausted for many players. The primary complaint from endgame participants is a barren map lacking enough enemies to complete challenges or farm experience. A little‑known “Mask of...
Walmart to Close Illinois Fulfillment Center
Walmart announced the permanent closure of its Matteson, Illinois fulfillment center, affecting 111 employees. Operations will be transferred to other NextGen facilities in the retailer’s network, and affected workers receive a $7,500 incentive to relocate or transition to open roles....
FCC Suspends Seven for 'Schemes to Defraud' E-Rate Program
The Federal Communications Commission announced the suspension of seven individuals for fraudulent activities in the E‑Rate program, a component of the Universal Service Fund that subsidizes broadband for schools and libraries. The defendants were involved in schemes ranging from overbilling...
Low-Rate Borrowers Dig in as High Mortgage Costs Reshape Housing Plans
Survey data from Best Interest Financial and Clever Real Estate reveal that 76% of U.S. homeowners hold mortgages below 6%, and 35% would never abandon those rates despite changing housing needs. Borrowers with rates above 6% report significantly higher stress,...
Mount Sinai Launches Adams Valve Institute for Advanced Heart Care
Mount Sinai Health System announced the Adams Valve Institute, a global center dedicated to advancing care for heart‑valve disease. The institute builds on Dr. David H. Adams’ two‑decade legacy of high‑volume mitral, tricuspid and aortic root surgeries, uniting cardiologists, imaging experts...
Google Starts Showing Sponsored Ads in the Images Tab on Mobile Search
Google has begun serving sponsored ads inside the mobile Images tab, inserting full‑image creatives labeled “Sponsored” directly into the grid. The placement leverages existing image assets from Search or Performance Max campaigns, requiring no changes to keyword targeting or campaign structure....
Progress Rail Partners With Triton Group to Supply Composite Ties
Progress Rail has signed an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to distribute its composite railroad ties. The ties incorporate 160 lb of recycled plastic and engineered glass fiber, offering a durable, creosote‑free alternative to traditional wood ties. Progress...
Blackstone and TPG Complete Take-Private Buyout of Women’s Health Firm Hologic
Blackstone and TPG have completed the take‑private acquisition of Hologic, a leading women's health diagnostics company. The transaction values Hologic in the multi‑billion‑dollar range, reflecting strong demand for health‑tech assets. A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and an...
ASUS Expands ProArt Ecosystem with High-Speed Router and Multi-Gig Switch
ASUS has expanded its ProArt line with the PRT‑BE5000 router and PQG‑U1080 switch, targeting creators who need high‑bandwidth, low‑latency networking. The router delivers dual‑band Wi‑Fi 7 with up to 5 Gbps throughput and dual 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN ports, while the switch provides eight...
Gilead to Acquire Tubulis for Up to $5B, Expanding Cancer ADC Capabilities
U.S. drugmaker Gilead Sciences announced a definitive agreement to acquire German ADC specialist Tubulis for up to $5 billion, including $3.15 billion upfront cash and up to $1.85 billion in milestones. The acquisition brings Tubulis’ next‑generation antibody‑drug conjugate platform, highlighted by the TUB‑040...
Airlines Say Demand Is Still Strong. Is That Enough to Offset Billions in Added Fuel Costs?
Airlines are confronting a sharp rise in jet fuel costs after the Iran war pushed U.S. fuel prices to $4.69 per gallon, more than double recent levels. While passenger demand remains robust, carriers such as Delta, United and JetBlue have...
Promethean Builders, AccuWeather Ink 17K SF In Deals at Chelsea Tower
Promethean Builders and AccuWeather have together leased 16,783 square feet in GFP Real Estate’s 322 Eighth Avenue, a Class B office tower in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Promethean signed a seven‑year lease for the entire 13th‑floor, 10,200‑square‑foot space, while AccuWeather took a five‑year...
Frailty-Related and Hepatic Prognostic Markers in Acute Biliary Tract Infections: A Diagnosis-Stratified Retrospective Cohort Study
A retrospective cohort of 94 adults with acute biliary tract infections revealed markedly higher 30‑day mortality in acute cholangitis (30%) versus acute cholecystitis (4.1%). Patients with cholangitis also showed lower prognostic nutritional index, higher FIB‑4 scores, reduced albumin and hemoglobin,...
Netflix Expands 'One Piece' Universe with New Animated Shows, Season 3 Details
Netflix announced a multi‑format expansion of the One Piece franchise, including a live‑action Season 3 slated for 2027, a LEGO animated special debuting September 29, and a new anime series from WIT Studio. Season 3, titled “One Piece: The Battle of Alabasta,” will follow Luffy’s...
DOT Budget Blueprint Lifts FMCSA Funding to $946 Million
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 budget request allocates $946 million to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, up from prior levels. Of that, $398 million would fund safety operations while $548 million would support safety grants aimed at high‑risk carriers. The broader Department...
Russian Military Hackers Reroute British Internet Users’ Traffic
Russian military hackers linked to the GRU executed a BGP hijack that rerouted traffic from British internet users to malicious servers. The intrusion affected multiple UK ISPs, exposing users to potential data interception and malware. Network monitoring tools eventually detected...
Cottonwood Group, City of Boston Provide $172M Construction Loan for Housing Complex
Cottonwood Group, the City of Boston, Leggat McCall Properties and Joseph J. Corcoran Company have secured a $172 million construction loan to build a nine‑story, 266‑unit mixed‑income building in Boston’s Charlestown Bunker Hill redevelopment. Cottonwood is providing $122 million in debt while...
Forecast-Driven Dynamic Physician Staffing in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Pilot Study
A prospective quasi‑experimental pilot at Hacettepe University Children’s Hospital tested forecast‑driven physician scheduling in its pediatric emergency department. Using the TiDE‑RIN deep‑learning demand model and linear programming, daily evening shift staffing was adjusted between three and six physicians. Compared with...
Correlates of Viral Load Suppression Among People Living with HIV on Antiretroviral Treatment in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo: A...
A cross‑sectional study of 561 people living with HIV in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of Congo identified key behavioral determinants of viral load suppression. Strict antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence increased suppression odds elevenfold, while having no casual sexual partners doubled the...
Association of Cervical Pessary Use with Preterm Birth in Singleton Pregnancies with a Short Cervix and Threatened Preterm Labor: A...
A retrospective cohort of 180 singleton pregnancies with threatened preterm labor and cervical length ≤25 mm compared cervical pessary use (2021‑2024) to historical controls (2017‑2020). Preterm birth before 37 weeks fell from 51.2 % to 20.9 % with pessary. Adjusted odds ratio 4.65...
Pulsed Intra-Arterial Infusion with Synchronously Controlled Blood Flow: A Novel Strategy for Optimizing Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy
Researchers introduced a pulsed intra‑arterial infusion technique with synchronized blood‑flow control (PBC‑IA) to improve chemotherapy delivery. In rabbit models, the method produced more than 20‑fold higher doxorubicin concentrations in the target gastrocnemius muscle compared with standard intravenous injection, while heart...
The Proven Way to Prevent Refrigeration Downtime and Protect Food Safety
Food service managers face costly refrigeration failures that threaten safety, waste inventory, and brand reputation. Michael Rosone, VP of Service Sales at Arista, explains that proactive maintenance—cleaning coils, checking thermostats, and quarterly tune‑ups—can eliminate temperature variances and extend equipment life....
ESPN Layoffs Connected to Disney’s YouTube TV Dispute, Report Says
Disney’s ongoing fallout from its YouTube TV carriage dispute is prompting ESPN to announce a new round of layoffs. The two‑week standoff last year cost Disney roughly $100 million in lost distribution and advertising fees as millions of viewers were cut...
'You Can't': Dan Levy Says There's No Schitt's Creek Sequel without Catherine O'Hara
Dan Levy returned to Goodwood, Ontario—the original Schitt’s Creek filming location—for the first time since the series ended, delivering an emotional tribute to his late co‑star Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara, who died from a lung blood clot while battling undisclosed cancer,...
Medtech OEMs Face a Rare but Closing Window of Opportunity
Medtech original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) face a narrow window in 2026 to reshape their manufacturing portfolios as the CDMO market expands from $73 billion in 2022 to $91 billion in 2024. A recent $1.5 billion sale of a medical OEM division highlighted premium...
Contacting a Lawyer for a Birth Injury
Families confronting birth injuries often juggle urgent medical care with questions about accountability. The article advises early engagement with birth‑injury lawyers to review medical records, clarify legal rights, and assess potential negligence. It stresses the importance of organized documentation and...
Images: Opening Nears for Atlanta's First Indoor Farmers Market
Atlanta is converting a vacant Collier Road office‑warehouse complex into Upper West Market, the city’s first climate‑controlled indoor farmers market. The development features a 9,000‑square‑foot, 33‑stall vendor hall with 13,000 square feet of office space above, and a second building...
Hassett Has Stark Message for Investors Watching Gas Prices
Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, warned that the U.S. campaign against Iran will keep gasoline prices elevated, contradicting administration statements that the spike is temporary. The Energy Information Administration now projects average retail gasoline above $3 per...
Uber Is the Latest to Be Won over by Amazon’s AI Chips
Uber is expanding its Amazon Web Services contract, adding more Graviton ARM‑based servers and launching a trial of AWS's Trainium3 AI chip. The shift moves additional ride‑sharing workloads from Uber's own data centers and from earlier Oracle and Google agreements...
Why Director Genki Kawamura Threw Out the Video Game Film Adaptation Playbook with ‘Exit 8’
Director Genki Kawamura’s "Exit 8" redefines video‑game film adaptations by staying true to the source’s minimalist horror. The movie, based on the 2023 indie walking‑sim "The Exit 8," debuted in Japan in August 2025 and will hit North American theaters...
Finasteride for Male Baldness Is Rewriting the Rules of Male Beauty
Finasteride, a prescription pill originally approved for prostate health, has become the go‑to treatment for male pattern baldness, delivering a decade‑long slowdown of hair loss for most users. Clinical studies show that a majority of men on the drug experience...
EU Design Act: Designing the Future - Why the EU Design Act Matters for Medical Devices
The EU Design Act, taking effect on 1 May 2025 with technical rules due 1 July 2026, modernises EU design protection to cover digital and dynamic elements. It extends coverage to medical software interfaces, dashboards, and animations, and strengthens enforcement against unauthorised CAD files...
The New Rules of Engagement: Matching Agentic Attack Speed
AI‑enabled cyberwarfare has moved from theory to reality, highlighted by Anthropic's September 2025 disclosure of an autonomous attack that operated with minimal human input. A 2026 Armis report shows 64% of U.S. IT decision‑makers already suffered AI‑generated attacks, while 92%...
More than a Pretty Picture, Star-Shaped Nanomaterial Changes Energy Storage
University at Buffalo scientists synthesized the first star‑shaped vanadyl hydroxide (VOOH) nanomaterial, converting its electrochemical profile from a bulk‑like battery to a surface‑dominant pseudocapacitor. The transformation occurs over 84 hours as flat sheets evolve into rods and finally six‑armed stars, dramatically...