Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here
Samsung and Hyundai Motor Group have rolled out the SmartThings Car‑to‑Home service, enabling drivers of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles to control select Samsung home appliances from the car’s infotainment screen. The feature, which complements the Home‑to‑Car functionality launched last September, currently supports preset Home and Away routines for Samsung air conditioners, air purifiers and robot vacuums. Eligibility is limited to models built after November 2022 that use Hyundai’s connected‑car cockpit platform, with broader support and additional device integrations slated for future updates. The launch marks the first commercial deployment of Samsung’s two‑way SmartThings vehicle ecosystem.
Microsoft Agrees to Lease 700MW at Crusoe's Data Center in Abilene, Texas - Report
Microsoft has signed a lease for roughly 700 MW of data‑center capacity at Crusoe’s Abilene, Texas campus. The deal follows Oracle and OpenAI’s decision to scale back their planned 2 GW expansion at the site to 1.2 GW. With two buildings already operating,...
Republican Sen. Rick Scott Sues Booz Allen Hamilton over Leaked Tax Returns
Republican Senator Rick Scott has filed a federal lawsuit against consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, alleging the company failed to protect his confidential tax return, which was leaked alongside those of President Trump and Elon Musk. The suit stems from...
Apple Music Partners with Ticketmaster to Power Its Concert Discovery Feature
Apple Music announced a partnership with Ticketmaster to power its concert discovery feature, embedding ticket links directly within the streaming app. The integration adds a dedicated Concerts tab, homepage carousel, artist‑page badges, and push notifications that surface nearby shows based...
Dodge Durango Brings Back the 6.4-Liter Hemi With R/T 392 Launch Edition
Dodge revives the 6.4‑liter Hemi V‑8 in the 2026 Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition, positioning it between the standard 5.7‑liter Hemi and the supercharged 6.2‑liter Hellcat. The model starts at $51,990 plus a $1,995 destination fee, offering 475 hp, 470 lb‑ft of torque,...
SES Targets New Operational MEO Constellation by 2030
SES announced its next‑generation medium Earth orbit constellation, meoSphere, slated for operational service by 2030. The network will initially comprise 28 high‑power satellites built by K2 Space in Luxembourg, with pathfinder launches planned over the next three years to validate...
Protect Men and Boys From Manosphere Influencers, Labour MPs Tell Ofcom
More than 60 Labour MPs have written to Ofcom, urging the regulator to issue specific guidance for online platforms to protect men and boys from harmful “manosphere” influencers. The MPs cite data showing 53% of 11‑to‑17‑year‑old boys encounter weekly gambling...
Buy the Dip: Used EVs Look Like a Great Investment Right Now
After a turbulent period for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, used EVs are hitting the market at unprecedentedly low prices. Listings now show late‑model EVs under $25,000, often two years newer and 40,000 miles less than comparable gasoline cars. The Manheim...
Concussions Predict Depression, Anxiety in Athletes
A Neurology study of 3,910 former college athletes found that those with three or more lifetime concussions exhibited significantly higher anxiety, depression, and related symptom scores five years after graduation. About 36% of participants reported at least one concussion, and...
CSA Announces $3.6M Opportunity for Life Sciences Research on the ISS
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has launched a $3.6 million CAD (≈ $2.6 million USD) Announcement of Opportunity to fund health and life‑sciences research on the International Space Station. Up to $900,000 CAD (≈ $660,000 USD) per project will be awarded to Canadian teams...
L3Harris Ramps VAMPIRE Drone-Killer System Production
L3Harris has launched high‑volume production of its VAMPIRE counter‑UAS system at a new Huntsville, Alabama facility to satisfy growing demand from the United States and allied forces. The system, combat‑proven since 2023 in European conflicts including Ukraine, detects, tracks and...
'Dallas Morning News' Finds 'Home' With PMG: New Campaign Features Service, Journalists
PMG, the agency behind Hearst’s recent newspaper campaigns, has launched a new multimedia effort titled “This Is Home” for its newly acquired Dallas Morning News. The campaign combines out‑of‑home, television and cross‑media video spots that spotlight veteran Dallas journalists such...
Canada’s Firms Lead in Adopting Emerging Technology Such as Legal-Specific AI: LEAP Research
LEAP Legal Software’s 2026 Global Report shows Canadian law firms are leading the legal sector in adopting emerging technologies, especially AI. 75 percent of surveyed professionals say AI saves moderate to significant time, with 23 percent reporting a significant reduction—the highest worldwide....
Op-Ed: Singapore Cruise Centre Reimagines Passenger Operations with Real-Time Data
Singapore Cruise Centre (SCCPL) is entering the final stage of a five‑year digital transformation that centers on a real‑time data integration platform built on Solace’s event‑driven architecture. The platform unifies passenger, vessel, baggage, staff and resource data, enabling instant updates...
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The FAA Just Flagged 150+ Airport Safety 'Hot Spots' Across the U.S.—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
The Federal Aviation Administration has flagged more than 150 runway‑safety “hot spots” at airports across the United States, adding major hubs such as San Francisco, Chicago O’Hare, and Atlanta to the list. The update follows a fatal Air Canada Express collision...
NTPC Seeks Bids for 100MW Solar, 50MW/200MWh BESS Project
NTPC Green Energy has issued a tender for a 100 MW solar photovoltaic plant coupled with a 50 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The hybrid project targets industrial and commercial users with at least 5 MW demand and aims...
Ukraine Destroys Bastion Launcher with Zircon Missiles in Crimea
Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate reported that on March 24 its forces struck a moving column of Russian Bastion coastal‑missile launchers in occupied Crimea, destroying one launcher, damaging another, and eliminating two Zircon hypersonic missiles. The operation also killed or wounded seven...
CVS Reaches Insulin Pricing Settlement with FTC
CVS Health announced a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission concerning its insulin pricing practices. The agreement, negotiated by CVS’s pharmacy benefit manager Caremark, is modeled after the FTC’s recent deal with Express Scripts, a Cigna subsidiary. While the...
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition Launches April 9
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin VR – Brutal Edition is set to launch on April 9 across PlayStation VR2, SteamVR, and Meta Quest 2/3. Published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing and built by KillPixel with Flat2VR Studios, the title reimagines the original shooter...
European B2B Buyers Want AI, but only if It Removes Friction
European B2B buyers are increasingly adopting AI, with nearly 80% using it regularly in procurement and payments, according to TreviPay’s survey of 550 buyers across the UK and key European markets. The technology is most prized for enhancing decision‑making, fraud...
National Independent Talent Organization Comments on “Critical Gaps” In Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has issued an open letter urging state attorneys general to tighten the recently announced Live Nation antitrust settlement. NITO highlights five critical gaps, including weak ticket‑data provisions, a limited 15% service‑fee cap only at amphitheaters,...
ACP Updates Outpatient COVID-19 Treatment Guidance
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued version 3 of its outpatient COVID‑19 treatment guideline, focusing on antiviral therapy for high‑risk patients and retiring the guideline’s living status after four years of continuous review. It recommends nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) and molnupiravir...
Criminal Minds Renewed At Paramount+ Ahead Of Season 19 Premiere — Heated Rivalry's Connor Storrie To Guest Star
Paramount+ has renewed the long‑running procedural "Criminal Minds" through a landmark 20th season while announcing a May 28, 2024 premiere for Season 19. The upcoming season returns the core ensemble—Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, among others—and adds a star‑studded roster of...
Signode Showcases Integrated Automation and ASRS Solutions at MODEX 2026
Signode will showcase its integrated automation and ASRS portfolio at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, highlighting how its packaging, robotics, and material‑handling technologies work together as a connected system. The exhibit features the Octopus Prestige stretch‑wrapping machine paired with an autonomous mobile...
The Global Spread of Salafi-Jihadism and Its Enduring Security Threat
Salafi‑jihadist ideology remains a durable global security threat, responsible for roughly 45% of all terrorist attacks between 2021 and 2024. Despite leadership decapitations and territorial losses, affiliates operate in more than 25 countries, sustaining a steady operational tempo of 3,000‑plus...
Loss of Aspirational Luxury Consumers Disproportionately Impacting Mono-Brand Stores – Placer.ai Blog
Luxury department stores are outpacing mono‑brand boutiques as foot traffic declines more sharply at the latter. Mono‑brand stores depend heavily on aspirational shoppers—households earning under $100,000—making them vulnerable in a tightening discretionary‑spending environment. Department stores benefit from broader assortments, multiple...
MNC Software Names Heartland Video Systems As North American Reseller
Network‑management specialist MNC Software has named Heartland Video Systems as its authorized North American reseller, a partnership that will be showcased at the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The deal centers on MNC’s newly launched Tapestry broadcast automation and...
Panama-Costa Rica MoU Advances Cross-Border Rail Coordination
Panama and Costa Rica have signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate the development of a cross‑border rail link between Panama City, David and the Paso Canoas border. The MoU sets up joint engineering, environmental and regulatory studies aimed at...
Victory+ Debuts ‘NWSL Sunday Night Soccer’ Free Ad-Supported Live Streams
Victory+ has launched a free, ad‑supported streaming service called “NWSL Sunday Night Soccer,” delivering live coverage of 99 matches—including 57 national broadcasts—for the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season. The platform pairs live games with on‑demand replays, creator‑led content, and...
The Most Canadian Of Social Networks
Hey.Cafe, a Canadian‑built social network launched in 2001, has seen a surge in users after a recent “buy Canadian” push, jumping from roughly 5,000 to over 40,000 members in two weeks. Founder Anthony Lee positions the platform as an ad‑free,...
$70M ‘Largest Wave Pool in Europe’ To Supercharge Surf in Madrid by 2027
Wavegarden, the Basque‑based surf‑park technology leader, is supplying its wave‑generation system for the Gemswell Surf Madrid project, slated to open in spring 2027. Backed by Stoneweg, Teras Capital and Atlético de Madrid, the €60 million (≈$70 million) investment will create a 23,000 m²...
France Proposes Linking Solar Subsidies to Storage as Prices Turn Negative
France’s energy regulator, the Commission de Régulation de l’Énergie (CRE), is proposing to tie subsidies for large‑scale photovoltaic projects to the inclusion of energy‑storage systems. The rule change targets installations above 100 kW and aims to curb revenue erosion caused by...
Owlchemy Reveals Sporelando as a Wacky XR Addition for Dimensional Double Shift
Owlchemy Labs unveiled Sporelando, the latest Dimension Pack for its chaotic multiplayer VR title Dimensional Double Shift. The add‑on launches on April 23 for $5 and will be available on Meta Quest and Android XR devices. The reveal took place...
Hughes Offers Multi-Orbit, Beam Satellite Modem
Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar subsidiary, introduced the HM400, a software‑defined satellite modem that can operate on both medium‑Earth‑orbit (MEO) and geosynchronous‑Earth‑orbit (GEO) constellations. The modem leverages artificial‑intelligence to automatically switch between satellite beams, delivering continuous connectivity for manned and...
Horizon Chase Turbo to Be Delisted From Xbox Store in June
Horizon Chase Turbo will be removed from the Xbox Store on June 1 2026, meaning new purchases must be made before that date. The arcade racer, praised for its retro visuals and over 100 tracks, will remain playable for existing owners after...
Turkey Enters Containerised Ferrous Scrap Market
Turkey, the world’s largest seaborne scrap importer, has begun receiving containerised ferrous scrap from the UK, a trade previously limited to Asian destinations. The shift was driven by Switzerland‑based Stelaris Resources, which arranged the first deliveries from Mellor Metals and...
Internet-Exposed EoL Microsoft IIS Servers Remain Prevalent
More than 511,000 Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers that have reached end‑of‑life remain exposed on the public internet, according to the Shadowserver Foundation. Nearly half of these servers have outlived Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates window, leaving them unpatched and...
One-On-One With SDA’s GP Sandhoo
The Space Development Agency’s first operational satellite tranche is running three months behind schedule, as Acting Director Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo explained. A “strategic pause” was imposed to address a collection of minor technical glitches and a 45‑day government shutdown that...
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This Bizarre, Wedge-Shaped Airplane Seat Went Viral—Here's Why
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737‑800 seat captured on Reddit sparked viral interest due to its odd wedge‑shaped cushion. The cushion signals that the seat is out of service because the aisle seat in row 15 lacks a forward seat, creating a safety...
Miss Netflix’s DVD by Mail? DVD Inbox Is the New DVD by Mail Service You’ve Been Looking For
Netflix ended its DVD‑by‑mail service on September 29, 2023, leaving millions of U.S. movie fans without a physical‑media option. DVD Inbox launched to fill that void, offering a subscription model that mirrors Netflix’s former system, including the ability to import...
Ares Buying 36 Industrial Properties From EQT For $650M
Ares Management is purchasing 36 industrial warehouses from EQT Real Estate for more than $650 million, marking its second major acquisition from the seller in four months. The transaction includes 7.3 million square feet of space, financed with a $500 million two‑year floating‑rate...
Attack Handoff Times Plummet, Exploits Remain Leading Attack Vector
The median time for attackers to hand off compromised networks fell dramatically to just 22 seconds in 2025, down from over eight hours in 2022, driven by tighter coordination and automation. Exploits continued to dominate initial infection, with CVE‑2025‑31324, CVE‑2025‑61882...
BLT Reaches 100,000 Part Milestone with Copper Additive Manufacturing Capability
BLT announced that its eight‑laser BLT‑S400 powder‑bed fusion system has produced its 100,000th copper component, marking a milestone for industrial‑grade copper additive manufacturing. The machine leverages a combination of red and green lasers to overcome copper’s high reflectivity and thermal...
European Retailers Fight EU Plan to Mandate Cash Acceptance
A coalition of European retailers and wholesalers, led by EuroCommerce, is opposing an EU proposal that would obligate all businesses to accept cash. The group is urging policymakers to embed broad exemptions for unmanned sites, safety‑critical environments, and high‑cost scenarios,...
Google Is Tightening Political Content Rules for Shopping Ads Starting April 16
Google will tighten political content rules for Shopping ads starting April 16, requiring merchants in nine countries to verify as election advertisers and banning certain political ads in India. The policy expands Google’s election‑integrity efforts from search and display into commerce...
Cohere Teams up with Swedish Defence Firm Saab on AI for Surveillance Jets
Cohere, a Toronto‑based large language model developer, signed a memorandum of understanding with Swedish defence contractor Saab to embed its generative‑AI technology into the company’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft. The collaboration will focus on data‑driven mission support, predictive maintenance tools, and...
AI Gains Ground in Packaging Industry - Lower Costs and Greater Functionality Are Helping Increase Adoption.
AI adoption in packaging is accelerating as costs drop and functionality expands, according to PMMI’s February 2026 report. Consumer packaged goods firms and equipment OEMs are moving beyond pilot projects toward plant‑wide AI orchestration, especially in machine vision, knowledge transfer,...
No Look-Through for You: What Is Delivered in Texas Is Sourced to Texas
The Texas Supreme Court rejected a taxpayer’s claim for a sales‑tax refund on bunker fuel sold to foreign‑registered ships at Texas ports. The court held that Texas Tax Code §171.103(a)(1) applies a place‑of‑delivery rule, meaning tax liability is triggered when...
We Need Your Opinions to Shape Tom's Hardware Premium
Tom's Hardware is inviting U.S. and U.K. readers to shape its Premium subscription by completing a 10‑15 minute survey, with a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card (≈$96 for UK participants). The service, launched last year, offers exclusive...