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Playable Ads Trends in Mobile Games & Apps - March 2026
BlogApr 13, 2026

Playable Ads Trends in Mobile Games & Apps - March 2026

In March 2026, playable ads moved firmly beyond gaming, with six of AppLovin's top‑10 creatives originating from non‑gaming categories. The shift reflects broader adoption of interactive ad formats across finance, health, and e‑commerce apps. Marketers highlighted two primary use cases—product...

By Brutally Honest by Matej Lancaric
Huawei Unveils Pura X Max Wide‑Format Foldable, Challenging Apple and Samsung
NewsApr 13, 2026

Huawei Unveils Pura X Max Wide‑Format Foldable, Challenging Apple and Samsung

Huawei introduced the Pura X Max, a wide‑format foldable phone set for a China launch on April 20, positioning it ahead of Apple’s anticipated iPhone Fold and Samsung’s next‑gen Z Fold. The device’s 1,000‑yuan ($140) reservation deposit and its unprecedented...

By Pulse
Native Communities Need Healthcare Interoperability
NewsApr 13, 2026

Native Communities Need Healthcare Interoperability

Native communities across the United States face fragmented health‑IT systems that impede timely care. Brenda Hood, client experience analyst at HealtHIE Nevada, highlighted that disconnected electronic health records and limited data exchange create gaps in treatment for tribal patients. She...

By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
Douglas Lane Cuts Visa Stake to $121M, Ranking It 10th Largest Holding
NewsApr 13, 2026

Douglas Lane Cuts Visa Stake to $121M, Ranking It 10th Largest Holding

Institutional investor Douglas Lane & Associates LLC reduced its Visa Inc. stake by 3.6% in Q4, holding 344,864 shares worth $120.9 million—its 10th largest position. The move underscores a subtle rebalancing among large‑cap holdings as other firms adjust their exposure to...

By Pulse
Nevada Man Sues Reno Over AI Facial‑Recognition Arrest, Citing Systemic Misuse
NewsApr 13, 2026

Nevada Man Sues Reno Over AI Facial‑Recognition Arrest, Citing Systemic Misuse

Jason Killinger, a Nevada resident, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Reno after an AI facial‑recognition camera mistakenly identified him as a banned casino patron, resulting in a 12‑hour detention. The suit adds the city as a defendant,...

By Pulse
Abu Dhabi Exchange Lists AI and Shariah Income ETFs, Expanding Thematic Offerings
NewsApr 13, 2026

Abu Dhabi Exchange Lists AI and Shariah Income ETFs, Expanding Thematic Offerings

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has cross‑listed two KraneShares ETFs—an artificial‑intelligence fund (AGIX) and a Shari’ah‑compliant income fund (KWIN)—to trade from mid‑April. The move follows a 183% year‑on‑year surge in ETF trading value and a 134% rise in ETF...

By Pulse
Why Would I Hire inVerita(my Folks) If I Can Just Vibe Code It Myself with Claude Code/Cursor?
BlogApr 13, 2026

Why Would I Hire inVerita(my Folks) If I Can Just Vibe Code It Myself with Claude Code/Cursor?

Claude Code and similar AI coding assistants let technically‑savvy founders spin up a proof‑of‑concept or MVP in days, handling planning, infrastructure setup, and even QA. However, the post warns that these tools don’t deliver a well‑architected, secure, or uniquely designed...

By Orest Hudziy
Federal Agencies Are Using AI to Evaluate Proposals. Is Your Team Ready?
NewsApr 13, 2026

Federal Agencies Are Using AI to Evaluate Proposals. Is Your Team Ready?

Federal agencies such as the GSA, IRS and the Army are deploying AI tools that automatically evaluate proposal compliance, flag missing forms, and draft contract language. These systems can eliminate non‑compliant bids before a human ever reviews them, raising the...

By Federal News Network
Vedanta Aluminium Launches AI Humanoid ALAISA at BALCO, Training 100+ Staff
NewsApr 13, 2026

Vedanta Aluminium Launches AI Humanoid ALAISA at BALCO, Training 100+ Staff

Vedanta Aluminium has deployed its AI‑powered humanoid assistant ALAISA at Bharat Aluminium Company’s smelter, where it has already trained more than 100 shop‑floor workers. The system blends conversational AI with plant‑specific knowledge to guide operators on procedures, maintenance and safety,...

By Pulse
Employee Worries over AI Job Loss Clash Against Immature Adoption
NewsApr 13, 2026

Employee Worries over AI Job Loss Clash Against Immature Adoption

CIOs are accelerating AI pilots, with global corporate spend reaching $582 billion in 2025, more than double the previous year. The 2026 AI Index Report finds a third of organizations expect workforce reductions within the next year, yet most AI adoption...

By CIO Dive
One Piece Fans Are Already Reselling Popeye’s Bento Boxes on eBay for Hundreds
NewsApr 13, 2026

One Piece Fans Are Already Reselling Popeye’s Bento Boxes on eBay for Hundreds

Popeyes launched a One Piece themed meal on April 13, featuring a Luffy‑styled Bento Box available at select U.S. and Canadian locations until May 10. The limited‑edition boxes sparked massive lines and immediate resale activity, with eBay listings ranging from $150 to $499....

By Dexerto
Toyota, Daimler Truck and Volvo Form Cellcentric to Accelerate Hydrogen Trucks
NewsApr 13, 2026

Toyota, Daimler Truck and Volvo Form Cellcentric to Accelerate Hydrogen Trucks

Toyota Motor Corp., Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have announced an equal‑partner joint venture, Cellcentric, to develop and mass‑produce hydrogen fuel‑cell systems for heavy‑duty trucks. The alliance aims to overcome long‑haul battery limits and spur refueling infrastructure, positioning senior leadership...

By Pulse
Walmart’s New Google TV 4K Stick Is the First Onn Streamer to Support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/X Lossless Audio
BlogApr 13, 2026

Walmart’s New Google TV 4K Stick Is the First Onn Streamer to Support Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/X Lossless Audio

Walmart’s Onn brand has introduced a Google TV 4K Stick that uniquely supports Dolby TrueHD, DTS‑HD, and DTS:X lossless audio, a first for its budget line. The device, quietly appearing on shelves without an official launch, was tested by Reddit...

By AFTVnews
AI Could Shift Weeks of Tweets in Seconds
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Could Shift Weeks of Tweets in Seconds

Just had to push my currently scheduled content ahead until after 22nd April (when we launch Stanley for 𝕏). That's 3x tweets a day (30x total tweets). Manually had to move all of them. Took me a good 30 min. Imagine if I could've...

By Pascio
Maine Pushes Renewable Energy Exports to Cut Regional Power Costs
NewsApr 13, 2026

Maine Pushes Renewable Energy Exports to Cut Regional Power Costs

Maine officials are moving to sell wind‑generated electricity to neighboring New England states, leveraging the region’s integrated grid. The plan could save $25‑$35 million a year and sustain more than 16,000 clean‑energy jobs in the state.

By Pulse
OpenAI Joins FIDO Alliance to Help AI Agent Authentication Push
NewsApr 13, 2026

OpenAI Joins FIDO Alliance to Help AI Agent Authentication Push

OpenAI has become the newest member of the FIDO Alliance, a password‑less authentication consortium, and secured a seat on its board of directors. The partnership aims to develop secure, privacy‑preserving digital identity standards for AI agents, following OpenAI’s recent shutdown...

By Biometric Update
Identity‑Theft Losses for Seniors Jump 70%, Prompting Banks to Tighten Fraud Controls
NewsApr 13, 2026

Identity‑Theft Losses for Seniors Jump 70%, Prompting Banks to Tighten Fraud Controls

The FBI’s 2025 Internet Crime Report reveals identity‑theft losses for Americans aged 60 and older surged 70% to $48.5 million, highlighting a growing threat to senior consumers. Banks are now under pressure to strengthen authentication and monitoring tools to protect vulnerable...

By Pulse
Tesla Leads Dutch EV Market; FSD Subscription €99/Month
SocialApr 13, 2026

Tesla Leads Dutch EV Market; FSD Subscription €99/Month

“Tesla is the most popular maker of electric cars in the Netherlands, w/ around 100,000 Model ⁠3 & Model Ys combined on its roads that would be eligible for FSD.. Kees, a Tesla enthusiast, said he had purchased a subscription to...

By Felix Hamer
Aether Aerospace – Software Engineer
PodcastApr 13, 2026

Aether Aerospace – Software Engineer

Aether Aerospace, a South Wales‑based developer of defence‑focused drones, is recruiting software engineers. The roles offer £30,000‑£50,000 (≈ $38,000‑$64,000) annually, a profit‑share incentive and flexible remote work with occasional field travel. Engineers will tackle the full technology stack—from user‑facing applications to...

By sUAS News
CloudKeeper Secures AWS AI Services Competency Amid Surge in AI-Driven Data Platforms
NewsApr 13, 2026

CloudKeeper Secures AWS AI Services Competency Amid Surge in AI-Driven Data Platforms

CloudKeeper has been awarded the Amazon Web Services AI Services Competency, a badge that validates its ability to build, scale and govern AI solutions on AWS. The designation underscores the firm’s expanding role in AI‑enabled data processing, FinOps, and its...

By Pulse
Upconversion Nanoparticles Gain 16‑Fold Brightness via Inorganic Surface Ligands
NewsApr 13, 2026

Upconversion Nanoparticles Gain 16‑Fold Brightness via Inorganic Surface Ligands

A team of nanoscientists has replaced organic ligands on upconversion nanoparticles with low‑vibrational Sn₂S₆⁴⁻ ligands, delivering up to a 16‑fold increase in luminescence intensity and longer emission lifetimes. The surface‑engineered particles can be annealed into a semiconducting SnS₂ matrix, enabling...

By Pulse
How ServiceNow Gets Customers to Gorge at the AI Trough
NewsApr 13, 2026

How ServiceNow Gets Customers to Gorge at the AI Trough

ServiceNow unveiled an AI‑centric product suite, reorganizing pricing into three tiers—Assistive AI, Task Automation, and Full Role Automation—to match customer maturity. The company introduced a Build Agent SDK that lets developers work from any coding environment, and a Context Engine...

By The Register — Networks
OS Group Unveils First B2B Marketplace for Secondary Sneaker and Streetwear Markets
NewsApr 13, 2026

OS Group Unveils First B2B Marketplace for Secondary Sneaker and Streetwear Markets

OS Group announced the launch of an industry‑first B2B e‑commerce marketplace that aggregates secondary‑market sneakers and streetwear for qualified retailers. The platform promises real‑time pricing, dynamic inventory visibility and a software‑centric wholesale experience, signaling a shift toward specialized digital wholesale...

By Pulse
AI Transforms Actuarial Reporting
BlogApr 13, 2026

AI Transforms Actuarial Reporting

Insurers are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline actuarial and financial reporting, delivering roughly 30% efficiency gains. AI tools now automate code documentation, data validation, and narrative drafting, cutting effort on routine tasks by up to 75%. While the technology augments...

By Insurance Thought Leadership (ITL)
Lattice Materials Breaks Ground on Montana Silicon, Germanium Plant
NewsApr 13, 2026

Lattice Materials Breaks Ground on Montana Silicon, Germanium Plant

Lattice Materials, a U.S. silicon and germanium producer, broke ground on an 80,000‑square‑foot plant in Bozeman, Montana. The project receives $18.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense, aiming to double the company’s footprint and add the largest optical boule growth...

By MINING.com
Affiliate Marketing Buffet Unveils ClickCampaigns.ai, Cutting Agency Costs 90% for Affiliates
NewsApr 13, 2026

Affiliate Marketing Buffet Unveils ClickCampaigns.ai, Cutting Agency Costs 90% for Affiliates

Affiliate Marketing Buffet introduced ClickCampaigns.ai, an AI‑driven platform that uses more than 20 specialized agents to create full‑funnel campaigns in under an hour. Priced at $149 per month, the service promises to reduce outsourced marketing labor costs by roughly 90...

By Pulse
ESA Opens €1 Million Call for Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator, Targeting Ariane 6 Safety
NewsApr 13, 2026

ESA Opens €1 Million Call for Crew Launch Abort Demonstrator, Targeting Ariane 6 Safety

The European Space Agency has opened a €1 million (about $1.1 million) call for proposals to design a crew launch abort demonstrator, kicking off a 12‑month System Level Definition phase on 10 April. The effort focuses on modelling pad‑abort scenarios for an Ariane 6...

By Pulse
ChatGPT and Claude Roll Out Enterprise Dashboards with Usage Controls
NewsApr 13, 2026

ChatGPT and Claude Roll Out Enterprise Dashboards with Usage Controls

OpenAI and Anthropic have introduced enterprise‑grade plans for ChatGPT and Claude that embed administrative dashboards, role‑based access, audit logs and spend‑limit tools. The move responds to a 97% survey finding that most firms will run generative AI at scale by...

By Pulse
Fives Intralogistics Launches Goods-to-Person Robot System for High-Mix Warehouses
NewsApr 13, 2026

Fives Intralogistics Launches Goods-to-Person Robot System for High-Mix Warehouses

Fives Intralogistics Corp. introduced a goods-to-person (GTP) robotic system at Modex 2026, designed for high‑mix, high‑velocity warehouse and retail distribution. The dual‑robot fleet combines ground‑level and vertical‑access units to boost storage density and throughput while reducing manual labor.

By Pulse
Most Followers Miss Your Posts, Stop Over‑Repeating
SocialApr 13, 2026

Most Followers Miss Your Posts, Stop Over‑Repeating

90% of your audience isn't seeing your content the first time. Most people don't see your posts, and you're stressing about "looking too repetitive."

By Amber Figlow
Set Your App’s Hosting Region for Compliance
SocialApr 13, 2026

Set Your App’s Hosting Region for Compliance

You can now configure your app hosting region. Especially useful for compliance & privacy laws.

By Amjad Masad
From Swarms to Product: Turning Customer Signals Into Scalable Features
NewsApr 13, 2026

From Swarms to Product: Turning Customer Signals Into Scalable Features

Intercom leverages cross‑functional "swarms" to extract high‑touch insights for its Fin automation platform. Those insights are codified in the internal Cockpit tool, enabling customer‑success managers to apply them across many accounts. The most universally applicable patterns, such as the automation...

By Intercom – Blog
Require a Solid Business Case Before AI Adoption
SocialApr 13, 2026

Require a Solid Business Case Before AI Adoption

“If ur board members & C-suite execs. are not insisting on a robust business case beforehand, then ur AI adoption may be doomed to squandering organizational energy & capital. AI doesn’t supplant #organizationaleffectiveness.” 📌 https://t.co/5j1dKP8sIs #leadership #management https://t.co/hCgCQxU0Ip

By Sigi Osagie
Rockstar Refuses Ransom, Hackers Leak Files Early
SocialApr 13, 2026

Rockstar Refuses Ransom, Hackers Leak Files Early

Hackers who stole confidential files from Rockstar appear to have released them early after the GTA maker refused a ransom demand https://t.co/ylRE5FvZsz

By Ethan Gach
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical CVE‑2026‑39853 RCE Flaw
NewsApr 13, 2026

Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical CVE‑2026‑39853 RCE Flaw

Microsoft rolled out emergency security updates to fix CVE‑2026‑39853, a critical remote code execution bug scoring 8.8 CVSS, that impacts multiple Windows and Office versions. The patch aims to stop attackers from executing arbitrary code via malicious documents or web...

By Pulse
EU Approves Dupixent for Children 2‑11 with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
NewsApr 13, 2026

EU Approves Dupixent for Children 2‑11 with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced that the European Commission has approved Dupixent for moderate‑to‑severe chronic spontaneous urticaria in children aged 2 to 11. The decision adds a new pediatric indication to the drug, which was already approved for adults and...

By Pulse
AI Powers 20% of Medical Cases, Processing 1.9M Data Points
SocialApr 13, 2026

AI Powers 20% of Medical Cases, Processing 1.9M Data Points

I must be the 20% where AI helped in “medical cases” but then again I’m hitting 1.9M data points.

By Patrick Moorhead
Use AI to Build Your B2B Homepage Structure
SocialApr 13, 2026

Use AI to Build Your B2B Homepage Structure

If you’re building a B2B website right now, this is the part everyone rushes and regrets. Tomorrow I’m doing a live session on using AI to turn positioning into a homepage structure and messaging system, plus prompts and templates so...

By Hiten Shah
FDA Reminds More Than 2,200 Sponsors and Researchers to Disclose Trial Results
NewsApr 13, 2026

FDA Reminds More Than 2,200 Sponsors and Researchers to Disclose Trial Results

The FDA has sent reminders to more than 2,200 medical‑product companies and researchers, covering over 3,000 registered trials, to file required results on ClinicalTrials.gov. An internal analysis shows that 29.6% of studies likely subject to mandatory reporting still have no...

By MedTech Intelligence
Ingold Solutions and TrueCommerce Launch SAP‑Certified EDI Integration for Business One
NewsApr 13, 2026

Ingold Solutions and TrueCommerce Launch SAP‑Certified EDI Integration for Business One

Ingold Solutions GmbH and TrueCommerce announced a strategic partnership that brings a SAP‑certified, real‑time EDI integration to SAP Business One users. The solution connects the ERP directly to TrueCommerce’s global trading‑partner network, removing manual data entry and accelerating growth for...

By Pulse
Wall Street Analyst Calls AI Infrastructure Spending Concerns Overblown, Flags Buying Opportunities
NewsApr 13, 2026

Wall Street Analyst Calls AI Infrastructure Spending Concerns Overblown, Flags Buying Opportunities

Canaccord analyst George Gianarikas says the market’s worries about a looming AI infrastructure bubble are overstated, highlighting that over $700 bn in hyperscaler capex remains on the table and that delayed data‑center projects create buying opportunities. He warns logistical hurdles but...

By Pulse
Will AI Finally Free Clinicians From the Keyboard?
NewsApr 13, 2026

Will AI Finally Free Clinicians From the Keyboard?

Health‑system CIOs say AI will fundamentally reshape electronic health records by automating documentation and processing, allowing clinicians to work without keyboards or mouse clicks. Ambient AI, voice activation and smart‑room cameras are already being piloted, with Penn Medicine planning a...

By Becker’s Hospital Review
Boost Your Spark Jobs: How Photon Accelerates Apache Spark Performance
NewsApr 13, 2026

Boost Your Spark Jobs: How Photon Accelerates Apache Spark Performance

Databricks introduced Photon, a native C++ engine that replaces Spark’s JVM‑based runtime. By using vectorized, columnar processing and zero‑copy memory management, Photon delivers 3–7× faster query execution and 30–50% lower memory consumption. The engine integrates as a shared library, letting...

By DZone – Big Data Zone
Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators
NewsApr 13, 2026

Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators

Meta plans to embed a facial‑recognition feature called “Name Tag” in its Ray‑Ban and Oakley smart glasses, allowing wearers to pull up information on anyone they see. The technology could identify people the wearer is connected to or any public...

By Slashdot
From Competence to Judgment: How AI Compresses Litigation Work and Why That Makes Judgment More Important
NewsApr 13, 2026

From Competence to Judgment: How AI Compresses Litigation Work and Why That Makes Judgment More Important

Artificial intelligence is rapidly compressing litigation workflows, turning labor‑intensive tasks like document review, chronology building, and issue identification into algorithmic processes. This shift reduces the advantage of sheer scale, allowing small, disciplined teams to achieve analytical results that previously required...

By EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model)
Ten Minutes with AI Triggers Cognitive Dropout
SocialApr 13, 2026

Ten Minutes with AI Triggers Cognitive Dropout

🚨The 10-Minute Cognitive Withdrawal Effect 📌After only about 10 minutes with AI, performance falters the moment the thinking is handed back. 📌At the same time, dropout rises—the effort to engage begins to fade. 🔗https://t.co/qhzAV23uZi

By John Nosta
Once More Into the Valley of Death: Navigating SBIR/STTR Funding for Tech Startups After 2025
NewsApr 13, 2026

Once More Into the Valley of Death: Navigating SBIR/STTR Funding for Tech Startups After 2025

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs were reauthorized through September 2031, adding a new Strategic Breakthrough Awards tier of up to $30 million for transformative technologies. Annual federal non‑dilutive capital now exceeds $4 billion, with cumulative...

By JD Supra – Legal Tech
IDenfy Integrates Reusable Digital IDs to Help Businesses Avoid Onboarding Fails
NewsApr 13, 2026

IDenfy Integrates Reusable Digital IDs to Help Businesses Avoid Onboarding Fails

iDenfy has launched a reusable digital ID (eIDV) workflow that lets users complete KYC verification with electronic IDs instead of physical documents. The platform now supports more than 60 digital ID types, including Sweden’s BankID and the UK’s OneID. Since...

By Biometric Update
Your Tech Support Company Runs Scams. Stop—Or Disguise with More Fraud?
NewsApr 13, 2026

Your Tech Support Company Runs Scams. Stop—Or Disguise with More Fraud?

Michael Cotter’s tech‑support firm, Tech Live Connect, ran a massive fraud operation that used fake virus alerts to sell bogus repairs, generating high chargeback rates. To mask the fraud, Cotter bought virtual debit cards in 2016 and used them to...

By Ars Technica – Law & Disorder (Tech Policy)