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Samsung’s Excuse for Skipping Qi2 Magnets in Galaxy S26 Ignores the Big Picture
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Samsung’s Excuse for Skipping Qi2 Magnets in Galaxy S26 Ignores the Big Picture

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series skips built‑in Qi2 magnets, citing a push for thinner, lighter devices. The phones still support Qi2‑compatible cases, meaning 25 W wireless‑charging speeds depend on magnetic alignment provided by a case. Currently, no 25 W Qi2 charger operates without magnets,...

By 9to5Google
Stale Bread and Bacteria Could Power a New Era in Green Chemicals
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Stale Bread and Bacteria Could Power a New Era in Green Chemicals

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh's Wallace Lab engineered E. coli to generate hydrogen from simple sugars, including stale bread, and paired it with a palladium surface catalyst to hydrogenate organic molecules. The biocatalytic system achieved up to 99% conversion efficiency,...

By Phys.org – Biotechnology
Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Is It Legal to Own, Buy, or Sell Apollo Mission Moon Rocks and Lunar Samples?

Apollo moon rocks remain U.S. government property, making their purchase or sale illegal under federal law. A 2002 theft of 8 kg of lunar material resulted in an eight‑year prison term, underscoring the seriousness of the offense. NASA’s Lunar Sample Laboratory...

By Space.com
Apple @ Work: Meeting Owl 5 Pro Brings 360-Degree Video and Single-Cable Connectivity to the Boardroom
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Apple @ Work: Meeting Owl 5 Pro Brings 360-Degree Video and Single-Cable Connectivity to the Boardroom

Owl Labs unveiled the Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360‑degree conference camera that consolidates video, audio, and display connectivity into a single USB‑C cable for Mac users. The device adds a 4K Ultra HD sensor, AI‑driven speaker tracking, and an integrated docking...

By 9to5Mac
Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Feb. 28, 1997: GRB 970228 Bursts on the Scene

On February 28 1997 the BeppoSAX satellite recorded gamma‑ray burst GRB 970228, an 80‑second flash that was quickly localized. The precise coordinates enabled observatories worldwide to launch coordinated, multi‑wavelength follow‑up campaigns. A month later the Hubble Space Telescope imaged the fading afterglow and...

By Astronomy Magazine
Suno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry
PodcastFeb 28, 202613 min

Suno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry

The episode explores the rapid rise of AI-generated music, spotlighting Suno's milestone of 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million in annual recurring revenue, as well as Google's new Lyria 3 model. It discusses how tools like Suno enable creators to generate full...

By Eye on A.I.
Suno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry
PodcastFeb 28, 202613 min

Suno Hits $300M ARR: AI's Impact on the Music Industry

The episode explores the rapid rise of AI-generated music, focusing on Suno's milestone of 2 million paid subscribers and $300 million ARR, and Google's new Lyria 3 model. The host explains Suno's user-friendly tools for creating full tracks from simple prompts or vocal...

By AI Chat
Fideo Intelligence Launches Verify For Payments
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Fideo Intelligence Launches Verify For Payments

Fideo Intelligence unveiled Verify for Payments, a real‑time identity intelligence API aimed at payment service providers, fintechs, and banks. The solution targets synthetic identity fraud, promising 47% higher detection rates than traditional KYC checks while delivering sub‑second responses. By tapping...

By Crowdfund Insider
Why Warehouse Maturity Blooms in Uneven Seasons
BlogFeb 28, 2026

Why Warehouse Maturity Blooms in Uneven Seasons

The article frames warehouse technology adoption as a series of seasonal maturity levels, ranging from manual operations to fully dynamic, software‑driven facilities. It warns that forcing a single platform across all sites creates fragmentation, higher costs, and stunted growth. Instead,...

By Mobile Robot Guide
This Plastic Is Made From Milk and It Vanishes in 13 Weeks
NewsFeb 28, 2026

This Plastic Is Made From Milk and It Vanishes in 13 Weeks

Scientists at Flinders University have created a thin, flexible film from calcium caseinate – the main protein in milk – blended with modified starch, bentonite nanoclay, glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol. Laboratory tests show the material breaks down completely in ordinary...

By ScienceDaily – Nanotechnology
Mixed Immune Signature Identified in Chronic Hand Eczema
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Mixed Immune Signature Identified in Chronic Hand Eczema

A phase‑2b trial enrolling 94 adults with chronic hand eczema (CHE) without etiologic pre‑selection uncovered a mixed immune signature spanning type 2, type 3 and type 1 pathways. Dupilumab, an IL‑4Rα antagonist, delivered a 59.8% mean improvement in modified Total Lesion Symptom Score...

By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Connecticut Senate Bill Raises the Stakes on Data Breach Response

Connecticut Senate Bill 117, titled An Act Concerning Breaches of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information, mandates that entities experiencing a massive data breach—defined as affecting at least 100,000 state residents—retain a qualified third‑party forensic examiner. The bill requires a detailed...

By DataBreaches.net
Quantify AI Evaluations: Simple Accuracy Beats Intuition
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Quantify AI Evaluations: Simple Accuracy Beats Intuition

Quick question for AI engineers (and yes, it’s uncomfortable): If your evaluation is “it looks right”… what happens when it looks right and is wrong? With these kinds of evaluations, you probably won't pass the first interview. This is why I push...

By Louis Bouchard
RaspyJack : Tiny Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Network Toolkit for Security Testing & More
BlogFeb 28, 2026

RaspyJack : Tiny Raspberry Pi Zero 2W Network Toolkit for Security Testing & More

The RaspyJack is an open‑source, handheld network toolkit built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. It combines a Waveshare 1.44‑inch LCD, a TP‑Link AC1300 dual‑band USB adapter, and a Pi Sugar power module for portable, field‑ready security testing. The device runs Linux utilities for...

By Geeky Gadgets
Ilinois Hospital Breaks Ground on New EMS Transport Hub
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Ilinois Hospital Breaks Ground on New EMS Transport Hub

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion has broken ground on a new EMS transport hub slated for completion in May. The 4‑ambulance facility will relocate EMS operations from Harrisburg to a centralized Marion campus, providing on‑site crew living space. Hospital...

By EMS1 – News
Exclusive: Innoviti Closes Series M Funding Round At ₹104 Cr
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Exclusive: Innoviti Closes Series M Funding Round At ₹104 Cr

Innoviti, the Indian merchant‑facing fintech, closed its Series M round at ₹104 crore ($11.4 million), with both new backers and existing investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners and Patni Family Office doubling down. The capital will be used to reduce debt, boost sales...

By Inc42
How a Young Bike Racer Helped Shape America’s Best-Selling Low-Cost E-Bike
NewsFeb 28, 2026

How a Young Bike Racer Helped Shape America’s Best-Selling Low-Cost E-Bike

Lectric eBikes’ best‑selling budget XP line owes its success to former mountain‑bike racer Luis Cerna, now product manager. Cerna leverages racing‑derived insights on handling, acceleration, and braking to refine the folding commuter e‑bike despite its low price under $1,000. The...

By Electrek
Benefits of a Virtual Asthma Self-Management Education Program
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Benefits of a Virtual Asthma Self-Management Education Program

A prospective cohort of 60 adults completed the Virtual Asthma Self‑Management Education Program (VASMEP), a six‑session, educator‑led telehealth curriculum. Twelve weeks after enrollment, 78% showed improved Asthma Control Test scores and 52% reduced systemic corticosteroid use. The free program targets...

By Healio
YouTube Test Lets AI Create a New Video Using Someone Else’s Shorts
NewsFeb 28, 2026

YouTube Test Lets AI Create a New Video Using Someone Else’s Shorts

YouTube Shorts is piloting AI‑driven Remix tools for a limited group of English‑speaking creators. The "Reimagine" feature lets users turn a single frame from an existing Short into a brand‑new video using custom or suggested prompts, while "Add object" enables...

By 9to5Google
Inside Lemnisca’s Big Leap For Digital Twins To Make Biotech More Scalable
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Inside Lemnisca’s Big Leap For Digital Twins To Make Biotech More Scalable

Lemnisca, a Bengaluru startup, is launching a digital‑twin platform that models fermentation at industrial scale, merging microbial biology with physical process conditions. The hybrid model, paired with an in‑house wet lab, creates a feedback loop that refines simulations and cuts...

By Inc42
Laundering Accountability with Embodied AI
BlogFeb 28, 2026

Laundering Accountability with Embodied AI

The article warns that autonomous‑vehicle firms are rebranding human remote operators as "assistants" to dodge legal responsibility. By labeling these operators as non‑drivers, companies aim to shift liability from tort negligence to product‑defect claims, even when human error directly causes...

By Phil Koopman — Autonomous System Safety (Substack)
Ethical AI: Scaling Artificial Intelligence Responsibly in the Age of Intelligent Agents
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Ethical AI: Scaling Artificial Intelligence Responsibly in the Age of Intelligent Agents

Artificial intelligence now powers 83% of bank communications and 61% of retail interactions, moving beyond support to autonomous decision‑making. The rise of agentic AI—systems that set and pursue goals without step‑by‑step human input—has amplified ethical concerns around fairness, transparency, and...

By Mint AI
Who Is the Kimwolf Botmaster “Dort”?
BlogFeb 28, 2026

Who Is the Kimwolf Botmaster “Dort”?

KrebsOnSecurity identified the individual behind the Kimwolf botnet as a teenager from Canada using the handle "Dort" and aliases like CPacket and M1CE. Public OSINT links the persona to a GitHub account, multiple cyber‑crime forum registrations, and a history of...

By Krebs on Security
Can Cold Plasma Improve Surgery Recovery? Study Suggests Faster Healing, Less Fat
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Can Cold Plasma Improve Surgery Recovery? Study Suggests Faster Healing, Less Fat

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University demonstrated that an FDA‑approved cold plasma device can speed muscle wound healing in rats. Within six hours, plasma treatment boosted neutrophil infiltration and activated repair‑related gene pathways, and after two weeks it reduced fat deposition...

By Medical Xpress
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core I9-14900K Faceoff — Intel’s Raptor Lake Platform Continues to Be Relevant in 2026
NewsFeb 28, 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Intel Core I9-14900K Faceoff — Intel’s Raptor Lake Platform Continues to Be Relevant in 2026

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9850X3D, built on Zen 5 X3D, outperforms Intel’s Core i9‑14900K in gaming, delivering up to 24% higher frame rates and superior power efficiency. Intel’s 14900K, with its 24‑core hybrid design, retains a clear advantage in multi‑threaded productivity workloads, beating the...

By Tom's Hardware
Current Language Model Training Leaves Large Parts of the Internet on the Table
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Current Language Model Training Leaves Large Parts of the Internet on the Table

Researchers from Apple, Stanford, and the University of Washington discovered that the choice of HTML extraction tool dramatically influences which web pages enter large language model training sets. Their analysis of three popular extractors—Resiliparse, Trafilatura, and JusText—found that only 39%...

By THE DECODER
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Packs 200MP Leica Variable Zoom
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Packs 200MP Leica Variable Zoom

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica has a 200-megapixel variable zoom lens that offers optical zoom between 75mm and 100mm

By Ben Sin (Ben’s Gadget Reviews)
Interview: Booshan Rengachari, Founder and CEO of Finzly
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Interview: Booshan Rengachari, Founder and CEO of Finzly

Finzly, founded in 2012, delivers BankOS—a cloud‑native operating system that consolidates ACH, Fedwire, SWIFT, RTP, FedNow and tokenized assets behind a single API, letting banks retire fragmented legacy cores. In October 2025 the firm introduced Agentic Galaxy, AI agents that...

By Just AI News
It Looks Like Google Wants You to Look at Nano Banana, Not Pixel Studio, After This Patch
NewsFeb 28, 2026

It Looks Like Google Wants You to Look at Nano Banana, Not Pixel Studio, After This Patch

Google has removed generative‑AI tools from the Pixel Studio app and will automatically redirect users to Nano Banana within the Gemini app. Nano Banana 2, now the default image‑generation model, offers 512 px‑4K outputs, real‑time web knowledge, and faster Flash‑level rendering. The...

By Android Central
Day 1–1000 of Sharesell: How a Market Question Built a Credit Startup
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Day 1–1000 of Sharesell: How a Market Question Built a Credit Startup

Sharesell, founded in 2022 to streamline WhatsApp vendor supply chains, initially launched as a marketplace but struggled to gain traction. After two pivots, the founders discovered that informal Nigerian traders needed cash tied to inventory, prompting a shift to an...

By TechCabal
Employer of Record in Indonesia: 2026 Hiring Guide
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Employer of Record in Indonesia: 2026 Hiring Guide

An Employer of Record (EOR) in Indonesia lets foreign firms hire local staff without forming a legal entity, handling payroll, tax, social security, work permits and termination compliance in 1–3 weeks. Providers such as Multiplier, AYP Group, PT Mitra Langgeng...

By Onrec
GLP-1 News Galore; Top 100 Venture Investors; Doug Ingram to Step Down; and More
NewsFeb 28, 2026

GLP-1 News Galore; Top 100 Venture Investors; Doug Ingram to Step Down; and More

This week’s Endpoints Weekly highlighted a surge of GLP‑1 developments, including new trial data and expanded indications that reinforce the class’s dominance in obesity and diabetes treatment. The newsletter also released its annual Top 100 venture investors list, showing a notable...

By Endpoints News
Chrome for Android Rolls Out Always-Available Reading Mode Redesign [U]
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Chrome for Android Rolls Out Always-Available Reading Mode Redesign [U]

Google has begun rolling out a major redesign of Chrome for Android’s Reading mode in version 145, making the feature widely available across devices. The exit button now appears in a rounded‑square shape, improving visibility, and a new Lexend font...

By 9to5Google
Iran ’S Internet Near-Totally Blacked Out Amid US, Israeli Strikes
BlogFeb 28, 2026

Iran ’S Internet Near-Totally Blacked Out Amid US, Israeli Strikes

Iran experienced a near‑total internet blackout on Feb. 28, 2026, as U.S. and Israeli strikes hit the country. Network monitoring by NetBlocks showed national connectivity dropping to roughly 4% of normal levels, while Cloudflare reported traffic falling to effectively zero...

By Security Affairs
7 Best AI Recruiting Tools for Small Businesses in 2026
NewsFeb 28, 2026

7 Best AI Recruiting Tools for Small Businesses in 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping talent acquisition for small businesses, offering a suite of recruiting platforms that automate job description creation, candidate sourcing, resume screening, and interview scheduling. In 2026, seven tools—Workable, HiredAI, Breezy HR, Zoho Recruit, HiveMind AI, JazzHR, and...

By Undercover Recruiter
The Convergence of Clinical Intelligence and Patient Outreach: Analysis of OpenEvidence’s AI Integrated Telehealth Ecosystem
NewsFeb 28, 2026

The Convergence of Clinical Intelligence and Patient Outreach: Analysis of OpenEvidence’s AI Integrated Telehealth Ecosystem

OpenEvidence launched its AI‑Integrated Doctor Dialer™, a HIPAA‑secure app that merges voice, messaging, fax and voicemail with real‑time clinical decision support powered by a medical‑specific large language model. The platform embeds deterministic, citation‑backed recommendations directly into patient communications, eliminating the...

By healthcare.digital
Best Identity Theft Protection Services in the U.S.: 2026 Top Picks
NewsFeb 28, 2026

Best Identity Theft Protection Services in the U.S.: 2026 Top Picks

IdentityIQ tops the 2026 ranking of U.S. identity‑theft protection services, distinguished by its industry‑leading real‑time alerts from all three major credit bureaus and comprehensive coverage including dark‑web surveillance and $1 million insurance. LifeLock follows, leveraging its longstanding brand reputation and integration...

By TechBullion
AI's Magic Must Prioritize Usable Clarity Over Complexity
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI's Magic Must Prioritize Usable Clarity Over Complexity

In 2017, designers tried to build the worst volume button ever. And they nailed it. Instead of a simple slider, they created nightmares. 🎯 Slingshots to change volume 🧩 Maze puzzles to raise the sound 📣 Yelling at your screen to make it louder It went...

By Pascal Bornet
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Priced Unchanged at €1499
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Priced Unchanged at €1499

FWIW, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the same 1499 euro price as last year's model.

By Hadlee Simons
How to Get the Samsung S26 “Privacy Display” Effect on the iPhone
BlogFeb 28, 2026

How to Get the Samsung S26 “Privacy Display” Effect on the iPhone

iPhone users can approximate Samsung’s hardware privacy display by enabling the Reduce White Point accessibility feature and customizing the Action Button for quick toggling. The guide walks through adjusting the white‑point slider to 90‑100 % and disabling auto‑brightness to keep the...

By Geeky Gadgets
AI Failures Can Cost Lives: Proceed with Caution
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI Failures Can Cost Lives: Proceed with Caution

The GM case is a reminder that AI failures have real-world consequences, emphasizing the need for caution. https://t.co/L3EubqCtLF

By Satya Mallick
Xiaomi 17 Launches at €999, Matching Xiaomi 15 Price
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Xiaomi 17 Launches at €999, Matching Xiaomi 15 Price

Xiaomi 17 pricing is out now. Y'all reckon €999 is worth it? In line with Xiaomi 15.

By Hadlee Simons
Marketers Must Govern AI Like Financial Fiduciaries
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Marketers Must Govern AI Like Financial Fiduciaries

Marketers aren’t here to play with AI. We’re fiduciaries now. Agentic systems move money, shape messaging, and touch customers. Governance isn’t optional. It’s leadership. Chaos and opportunity are arriving together. Read my new Global AI Leaders article now: 🦀🤖👇 https://t.co/Gck5mTq5hy

By Ken Herron
Real‑time Payments Demand Faster Providers—Are You Ready?
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Real‑time Payments Demand Faster Providers—Are You Ready?

You’re only as fast as your slowest provider. Real-time payments are ready. Are your systems and teams ready? Many institutions are behind. Watch the full video now: https://t.co/qrsFZDRVT6 https://t.co/B7BPNfmvRo

By Jim Marous
Storms Damp Western Europe's PV, East Clears Coldly
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Storms Damp Western Europe's PV, East Clears Coldly

Storm train hits Western Europe PV as East clears under cold #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Fc7k2DYwqY https://t.co/oq6ymCxS7d

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Create Student Timelines Celebrating Women’s History Month
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Create Student Timelines Celebrating Women’s History Month

🎊 Will you celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with us? 📲 Visualize the journeys of incredible women throughout history with these digital tools to create timelines with your students 📌 Get started today https://t.co/FqHUrVMIYy

By Monica Burns
Distributed Orchestration Optimizes Underutilized Neoclouds
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Distributed Orchestration Optimizes Underutilized Neoclouds

Datapoint or a trend Neoclouds need optimization from underutilization This is where distributed orchestration like @YottaLabs shines

By Lex Sokolin
Perplexity Launches OpenClaw: AI Operating System for Complex Work
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Perplexity Launches OpenClaw: AI Operating System for Complex Work

🚨 Perplexity just dropped their own OpenClaw version and it changes how AI actually works. Not a chatbot. Not an agent. A complete operating system for complex work. I gave it a single prompt about a $10M equity portfolio. Here's how:↓ https://t.co/AiDbotnpWf

By Hasan Toor
Cloud and AI Lock In Rising Software Subscription Costs
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Cloud and AI Lock In Rising Software Subscription Costs

The shift to cloud and AI is driving up software vendor costs and locking customers into escalating subscriptions. Companies are facing long-term IT spend increases with limited ability to switch providers. #CloudCosts #TechTrends #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/K2Sl2DDwNC

By Eric Kimberling