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Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Wales Becomes UK Launchpad for Next Generation Autonomous Technology

The UK government has signed a £50 million Wales Defence Growth Deal to make Wales the launchpad for autonomous defence technology. The agreement expands MOD test ranges, opens air corridors, and gives Welsh SMEs direct access to secure contracts. A new...

By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
Transforming Corporate Training with Skippz: A Bright Alternative to Kaltura
BlogFeb 20, 2026

Transforming Corporate Training with Skippz: A Bright Alternative to Kaltura

Skippz positions itself as a modern, cost‑effective alternative to Kaltura for corporate training, offering unlimited video hosting, interactive learning tools, and AI‑driven accessibility. The platform tackles common pain points such as storage caps, static content, complex administration, and global delivery...

By Programming Insider
Gel Helps Mini Spinal Cords to Heal From Injury
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Gel Helps Mini Spinal Cords to Heal From Injury

Researchers have engineered miniature, three‑dimensional spinal‑cord organoids that can be deliberately injured and subsequently repaired with a biocompatible gel. The gel promotes cell survival and rapid axonal regrowth, effectively modeling the healing cascade observed in vivo. This human‑derived platform provides...

By Nature – Health Policy
Train AI Models with Unsloth and Hugging Face Jobs for FREE
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Train AI Models with Unsloth and Hugging Face Jobs for FREE

The blog shows how Unsloth paired with Hugging Face Jobs lets developers fine‑tune the 1.2 B‑parameter LFM2.5‑Instruct model in half the usual time while using roughly 60 % less VRAM. By invoking a single `hf jobs` command, users can launch a managed GPU job,...

By Hugging Face
Are Obesity Drugs Causing a Severe Complication? What the Science Says
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Are Obesity Drugs Causing a Severe Complication? What the Science Says

The United Kingdom and Brazil have issued safety warnings linking GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs to acute pancreatitis after recording 19 and 6 deaths respectively. Reports include roughly 1,300 UK and 145 Brazilian pancreatitis cases among millions of users, though the overall...

By Nature – Health Policy
China Lays Out Its Plan To Develop A Space-Based Data Centre
NewsFeb 20, 2026

China Lays Out Its Plan To Develop A Space-Based Data Centre

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC) unveiled a five‑year roadmap that includes building a space‑based data centre, alongside asteroid mining, debris monitoring and tourism initiatives. The orbital data centre would rely on solar power to deliver computing, storage and...

By Orbital Today
GGML and llama.cpp Join HF to Ensure the Long-Term Progress of Local AI
NewsFeb 20, 2026

GGML and llama.cpp Join HF to Ensure the Long-Term Progress of Local AI

Hugging Face announced that GGML and its llama.cpp project are joining the company. Georgi Gerganov and his team will continue full‑time maintenance, retaining autonomy while receiving HF resources. Integration aims to streamline model deployment via the transformers library and improve...

By Hugging Face
Azerbaijan to Build Baku Tram System
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Azerbaijan to Build Baku Tram System

Azerbaijan announced a five‑line tram system for Baku, targeting completion by 2030. The first line will run from the city’s northern outskirts to the May 28 metro station, with an open tender for design and construction expected by the end of...

By Eurasianet
From the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Blogs: Keyboard Access Keys; Basic Auth SMTP Going Away; Accounts Payable; Posting Dates
BlogFeb 20, 2026

From the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Blogs: Keyboard Access Keys; Basic Auth SMTP Going Away; Accounts Payable; Posting Dates

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highlighted four recent blog topics: keyboard access keys that speed navigation, the upcoming retirement of Basic Authentication for SMTP in Exchange Online, streamlined accounts‑payable processes, and stricter posting‑date discipline for month‑end closes. The access‑key feature...

By MSDynamicsWorld
Red Hat OpenShift 4.21 Brings Kubernetes to Oracle Database Appliance
NewsFeb 20, 2026

Red Hat OpenShift 4.21 Brings Kubernetes to Oracle Database Appliance

Red Hat OpenShift 4.21 now officially supports Oracle Database Appliance, extending enterprise Kubernetes to Oracle’s engineered on‑prem system. The integration lets organizations run containerized workloads directly on ODA, combining Red Hat’s orchestration with Oracle’s optimized database hardware. By unifying the application and...

By Red Hat – DevOps
GitLab Extends Omnibus Package Signing Key Expiration to 2028
NewsFeb 20, 2026

GitLab Extends Omnibus Package Signing Key Expiration to 2028

GitLab announced that the GPG key used to sign its Omnibus packages will now expire on February 16, 2028, extending the previous 2026 deadline. The key, which authenticates package integrity across CI pipelines, remains separate from repository metadata signing keys...

By GitLab Blog
Report: Internal Auditors Skeptical of Ability to Respond to AI Fraud
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Report: Internal Auditors Skeptical of Ability to Respond to AI Fraud

A joint Internal Audit Foundation and AuditBoard survey of 373 senior audit leaders shows that while AI‑enabled fraud is widely recognized as a growing risk, only four in ten auditors feel their functions are prepared to detect or respond to...

By Internal Audit 360
CeraVe Launches Haircare Range with Athlete-Led ‘Game-Changing Hydration’ Campaign via 2045
NewsFeb 19, 2026

CeraVe Launches Haircare Range with Athlete-Led ‘Game-Changing Hydration’ Campaign via 2045

CeraVe has entered the Australian hair‑care market with a dermatologist‑developed Anti‑Dandruff and Gentle Hydrating line. The launch is supported by creative agency 2045 and a "Game‑Changing Hydration" campaign that positions scalp health as a performance issue. Australian athletes Thanasi Kokkinakis...

By Campaign Brief
Security as a Service Enhances Federal Cybersecurity and Improves Scalability
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Security as a Service Enhances Federal Cybersecurity and Improves Scalability

Federal agencies are increasingly turning to Security as a Service (SECaaS) to maintain cyber defenses amid staffing cuts and the recent shutdown. The Navy, VA, Energy, Justice and Homeland Security rely on FedRAMP‑authorized AWS and Azure tools such as GuardDuty,...

By FedTech Magazine
T‑Mobile CTO Unveils 6G Vision with Physical AI
SocialFeb 19, 2026

T‑Mobile CTO Unveils 6G Vision with Physical AI

Enjoyed the conversation with T-Mobile CTO John Saw about 6G and AI in the network, including kinetic tokens a new and interesting term for physical AI. https://moorinsightsstrategy.com/research-notes/t-mobile-cto-touts-physical-ai-explains-6g-ai-ran-efforts-with-nvidia/

By Anshel Sag
Gas Turbine Shortage Threatens Big Tech’s Grid‑Independent Power Push
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Gas Turbine Shortage Threatens Big Tech’s Grid‑Independent Power Push

With electric grids across the country already under strain, Big Tech is racing to build and deploy power generation capacity that’s independent of the grid. Indeed, the push for behind-the-meter (BTM) generation was a major theme of the PowerGen conference...

By Robert Bryce
Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges

Chiplet technology is reshaping semiconductor design by allowing modular, mix‑and‑match silicon components, accelerating AI data‑center and autonomous‑vehicle development. However, the distributed manufacturing model creates new supply‑chain vulnerabilities, as a single compromised chiplet can introduce hardware Trojans that affect entire systems....

By Dark Reading
Separate Revenue Streams for Accurate SaaS MRR
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Separate Revenue Streams for Accurate SaaS MRR

Is your MRR a mystery? Many companies I help struggle with revenue accuracy. Are one-time services muddying your recurring revenue? Co-mingled revenue streams aren't just confusing; they're a "big SaaS sin" impacting valuation and strategic planning and metrics. Clean up...

By Ben Murray
Incat Crowther Designing Fuel-Cell Ferry for New York
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Incat Crowther Designing Fuel-Cell Ferry for New York

Incat Crowther, together with SWITCH Maritime, is advancing a 28‑metre hydrogen fuel‑cell electric ferry for New York waters. The vessel will carry 150 passengers at 25 knots, powered by 720 kg of compressed hydrogen, delivering a full‑day range without shore‑side charging. Backed...

By MarineLink
5 Free Apps That Beat Expensive Alternatives In Every Way That Matters
NewsFeb 19, 2026

5 Free Apps That Beat Expensive Alternatives In Every Way That Matters

The article highlights five free, open‑source apps that outperform their pricey counterparts: LibreOffice, Jellyfin, OBS, HandBrake, and VLC. It explains how each tool matches or exceeds the functionality of subscription‑based software like Microsoft 365, Plex, StreamYard, Adobe Media Encoder, and proprietary...

By SlashGear
Singapore: Science-Policy Integration in Global AI Governance
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Singapore: Science-Policy Integration in Global AI Governance

Minister Josephine Teo highlighted Singapore’s strategy to shape global AI governance through science, multilateral cooperation, and substantial funding. The city‑state has pledged S$1 billion to a National AI R&D Plan and created a Digital Trust Centre, AI Safety Institute, and an...

By OpenGov Asia
Meriden, Connecticut Shuts Down City Internet After Disruption Attempt
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Meriden, Connecticut Shuts Down City Internet After Disruption Attempt

Meriden, Connecticut, temporarily shut down its municipal internet and public Wi‑Fi after detecting an attempted cyber disruption. The city’s IT department isolated the network within minutes, limiting impact to non‑essential municipal operations while emergency services remained functional. Police have opened...

By DataBreaches.net
ViVE
NewsFeb 19, 2026

ViVE

ViVE 2025 convened leading health‑tech innovators to examine how security, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are reshaping digital health. Speakers highlighted AI‑driven diagnostics, robust cybersecurity frameworks, and interoperable platforms as essential for scaling patient‑centric care. The event also showcased...

By HealthTech Magazine
'Digital Blood Testing' Now at Hand
NewsFeb 19, 2026

'Digital Blood Testing' Now at Hand

A collaborative team led by UNSW and Nutromics has demonstrated a wearable patch that continuously measures vancomycin levels using DNA‑based aptamer sensors. Published in Nature Biotechnology, the pilot trial showed the patch can track drug concentration in interstitial fluid, offering...

By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
Align Channels, Team Strength, Capacity, Budget for Maximum ROI
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Align Channels, Team Strength, Capacity, Budget for Maximum ROI

When I’m crafting a marketing strategy, these are the areas I’m considering to make sure my client gets the best ROI: ⁠ ⁠ 1️⃣ High-Impact Channels → Drives potential return (more impact = more ROI)⁠ 2️⃣ Team Strengths → Increases efficiency and quality...

By Mallory Musante
Voice Is Nothing But an App
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Voice Is Nothing But an App

The author filed FCC comments urging the agency to drop Title II regulation for voice services and reclassify them as Title I information services. He argues that traditional copper‑based POTS is obsolete and that today’s voice is delivered by a myriad of...

By HighTechForum
AI Will Render Traditional Apps Obsolete Within 18 Months
SocialFeb 19, 2026

AI Will Render Traditional Apps Obsolete Within 18 Months

The SaaS market, the App Store, even enterprise suites, as a set of discrete “apps” that we choose from is an increasingly outdated concept. Soon, it will be a profoundly irrelevant concept. AI will relentlessly dissolve apps into capabilities. Sure, 20-30% of them...

By Dion Hinchcliffe
DHS Awards Palantir up to $1B to Deploy AI and Data Analytics Platforms
NewsFeb 19, 2026

DHS Awards Palantir up to $1B to Deploy AI and Data Analytics Platforms

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has signed a five‑year blanket purchase agreement with Palantir Technologies worth up to $1 billion. The deal lets agencies such as Customs and Border Protection, ICE, FEMA and CISA tap Palantir’s Gotham and Foundry platforms...

By SiliconANGLE
Some US Navy Ships Have Massive White Domes: Here's What They're Used For
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Some US Navy Ships Have Massive White Domes: Here's What They're Used For

Radomes—often called “golf balls”—cover shipboard radar dishes, communication antennas, and other sensitive electronics, shielding them from harsh marine conditions and concealing their orientation. The U.S. Navy also operates the massive Sea‑based X‑band (SBX) radome, a 120‑foot‑diameter sphere that forms part...

By SlashGear
IFC Market Yet to Reach 50% Connected Figure, Valour Finds
NewsFeb 19, 2026

IFC Market Yet to Reach 50% Connected Figure, Valour Finds

Valour Consultancy’s latest IFEC Market Tracker shows fewer than 12,000 commercial aircraft—under half the global fleet—are equipped with in‑flight connectivity. SpaceX leads with contracts for more than 5,000 aircraft, while Chinese carriers dominate the list of airlines with the most...

By Via Satellite
AI Darwinism Can Unleash New Potential of Energy Workforce – Enlit Magazine
BlogFeb 19, 2026

AI Darwinism Can Unleash New Potential of Energy Workforce – Enlit Magazine

Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, urged energy executives at the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting to view artificial intelligence as a tool for workforce augmentation rather than mere automation. He introduced the concept of “AI Darwinism,” arguing that...

By Brian Solis
NSA Issues Guidelines on Zero Trust Architecture
NewsFeb 19, 2026

NSA Issues Guidelines on Zero Trust Architecture

The National Security Agency has issued a two‑phase Zero Trust Implementation Guidelines to help organizations adopt zero‑trust architecture in line with Department of Defense standards. The guidance details specific activities and requirements, acknowledging that implementation can be resource‑intensive and costly....

By AHA News – American Hospital Association
STAT+: Key Study of Grail’s Cancer Detection Test Fails in Setback for Company
NewsFeb 19, 2026

STAT+: Key Study of Grail’s Cancer Detection Test Fails in Setback for Company

Grail’s multi‑cancer blood test Galleri failed to meet its primary endpoint in a large NHS‑partnered study, casting doubt on its early‑detection claims. The test, priced at $1,000, generated $136.8 million from 185,000 units sold in 2025 but remains unapproved by the...

By STAT (Biotech)
Engineers Must Read Starliner Anomaly Report Summary
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Engineers Must Read Starliner Anomaly Report Summary

If you’re an engineer you need to at least read the executive summary of the Starliner Anomaly Investigation Report

By The Space Mechanic
ProEnergy and OpenSolar Launch Distributor Inventory Platform
SocialFeb 19, 2026

ProEnergy and OpenSolar Launch Distributor Inventory Platform

ProEnergy Supply, OpenSolar partner on distributor inventory platform #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/nIVR6ZGZhz

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Supply Chain Attack Secretly Installs OpenClaw for Cline Users
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Supply Chain Attack Secretly Installs OpenClaw for Cline Users

Dark Reading reported that the npm package for Cline version 2.3.0 was compromised, causing it to silently download the OpenClaw tool during an eight‑hour window. The breach stemmed from a prompt‑injection flaw that allowed an attacker to steal release tokens and...

By Dark Reading
Four AI Flaws Outpace Defenses, Exploited Rapidly
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Four AI Flaws Outpace Defenses, Exploited Rapidly

These 4 critical AI vulnerabilities are being exploited faster than defenders can respond | ZDNET https://t.co/e0SyjsSpBv

By Chuck Brooks
Elegant Ideas, Not Massive GPUs, Drive Breakthroughs
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Elegant Ideas, Not Massive GPUs, Drive Breakthroughs

Folk don’t realise that the biggest breakthroughs won’t be millions of GPUs doing complex stuff but millions of tokens figuring out beautiful, elegant stuff Science & more is marred by model building and complexity because we rewarded it over elegance &...

By Emad Mostaque
GOOD Conference Program Highlights Innovations of Global Open OnDemand Community
BlogFeb 19, 2026

GOOD Conference Program Highlights Innovations of Global Open OnDemand Community

The second annual Global Open OnDemand (GOOD) Conference will run March 9‑12, 2026 at the University of Utah, gathering developers, users, and contributors from the worldwide Open OnDemand community. Organized by NumFOCUS and funded by the NSF, the event features...

By HPCwire
State Launches $50M CopperString Community Benefits Fund
SocialFeb 19, 2026

State Launches $50M CopperString Community Benefits Fund

Transmission “legacy:” State launches $50m CopperString community benefits fund #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/weTwWmtyUm https://t.co/D29AYgcZJx

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Anthropic Bans OpenClaw as OpenAI Hires Its Founder
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Anthropic Bans OpenClaw as OpenAI Hires Its Founder

Anthropic just dropped the ban hammer on OpenClaw... I've never seen a faster vibe shift between OpenAI and Anthropic. One hires the founder of OpenClaw, the other shuts it down. Full breakdown of what happened: https://t.co/tyGxE0EUbO

By Matthew Berman
FBI Says ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Attacks Are on the Rise, and Netting Hackers Millions in Stolen Cash
NewsFeb 19, 2026

FBI Says ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Attacks Are on the Rise, and Netting Hackers Millions in Stolen Cash

ATM jackpotting has shifted from a security demo to a lucrative crime, with hackers now pulling millions from cash dispensers. The FBI reports over 700 attacks in 2025 alone, netting at least $20 million in stolen cash. The primary tool, Ploutus...

By TechCrunch (Cybersecurity)
Assessing the Future Viability of Virtual Power Plants
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Assessing the Future Viability of Virtual Power Plants

Will Virtual Power Plants Ever Really Be a Thing? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/dcAFkIKHrx https://t.co/KJjvjkI94m

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
PV Yield Measurements Achieve 0.15% Uncertainty
SocialFeb 19, 2026

PV Yield Measurements Achieve 0.15% Uncertainty

Fraunhofer ISE, PTB report just 0.15% uncertainty in PV module yield measurements #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ciKzGySvHh https://t.co/EC74qdInx6

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Deltek Vantagepoint Recognized as a Top ERP Solution in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards
NewsFeb 19, 2026

Deltek Vantagepoint Recognized as a Top ERP Solution in G2’s 2026 Best Software Awards

Deltek Vantagepoint has been named a G2 Best ERP Software Product for 2026, based on verified customer feedback. The award highlights the platform’s strong adoption among architecture, engineering, and professional services firms. Vantagepoint unifies CRM, project management, resource planning, financials,...

By ERP News
New Study Debunks Tracking as Win‑Win for All
SocialFeb 19, 2026

New Study Debunks Tracking as Win‑Win for All

Big. A major new law & tech paper takes on the economics of behavioral advertising - the kind that tracks users across multiple businesses and contexts, not just on sites they choose to visit. It challenges industry’s favorite claim: that tracking...

By Jason Kint
TELUS Health Benefits Administration Profile Receives In‑Depth Review
SocialFeb 19, 2026

TELUS Health Benefits Administration Profile Receives In‑Depth Review

.@DeeAnnaW_NH's @NHInsight #BenefitsAdministration profile on TELUS Health is a comprehensive assessment of the company’s offerings and capabilities: https://t.co/QTZQPc1ueC #BenefitsAdmin #Benefits #HR #Digital #Wellbeing #AI https://t.co/BDtr4NOZQd

By DeeAnna Warrington
Connected 591: Find Your Lost Stephen
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Connected 591: Find Your Lost Stephen

The latest 512 Pixels podcast episode, "Connected 591: Find Your Lost Stephen," looks ahead to Apple’s March 4, 2026 event, reviews the iOS 26.4 Beta 1 release, and imagines an AI‑powered pendant wearable. Host Stephen Hackett also highlights new 512 Pixels merchandise, including shirts and...

By 512 Pixels
Base Power Enters Regulated Utility Energy Storage Market
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Base Power Enters Regulated Utility Energy Storage Market

Base Power takes first step into distributed energy storage market for regulated utilities #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/a4LRie1NmE

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza