10 Ways to Collaborate Digitally + Visually in Class
The article outlines ten strategies for fostering digital and visual collaboration in classrooms, ranging from shared whiteboards to immersive AR tools. It highlights Brisk Boost Whiteboard, an AI‑enhanced platform that automates diagramming, suggestion generation, and real‑time feedback. Each method emphasizes seamless integration with learning management systems and mobile devices. The piece positions these tools as essential for personalized, student‑centered instruction.
Scientists Say Heck, Just Nuke a Killer Asteroid Heading for Earth
A new Nature Communications paper reports that metal‑rich asteroid material becomes stronger after exposure to intense proton pulses, suggesting nuclear blasts could deflect large asteroids without shattering them. Researchers at CERN used the Super Proton Synchrotron and HiRadMat facilities to...
Korea, Indonesia to Launch Cross-Border QR Payment Link in April 2026
South Korea and Indonesia will launch a cross‑border QR‑code payment service in April 2026, enabling travelers to settle purchases with their home‑country QR payment apps. The initiative follows a 2024 memorandum of understanding and builds on the Local Currency Transaction...
Billing Can Be Bypassed Using a Combo of Subagents with an Agent Definition
Security researchers uncovered a billing bypass in Microsoft Copilot that exploits subagents and agent definitions to run premium models without charging the user. By initiating a chat with a free model such as GPT‑5 Mini and spawning a subagent configured for a...
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2 Expands Hardware and OS Support
VMware released Workstation Pro 25H2 (version 17.6.4), expanding hardware compatibility and adding a host of new guest operating systems. The update introduces USB 3.2, hardware version 22, and a new dictTool CLI for editing VM configuration files. Licensing changed in 2024, making Workstation Pro free...
Build Systems for Exponential Growth, Not Linear Output
Fantastic article by John Maeda on building systems for exponential growth vs. merely delivering ouputs that track to linear growth — and why this distinction is crucial in the AI Age. -- LINEAR GROWTH: "Linear growth is steady and visible....
EBay Disappears the Auto Price-Reduction Feature
eBay’s Auto Price Reduction tool, which let sellers automatically lower fixed‑price listings every three days, disappeared from the platform in early February. The change was reported by multiple sellers on forums, Reddit, and to EcommerceBytes, but eBay has offered no...
Stop Chasing One-Size Ad Formulas; Test Your Own
The absolute WORST thing in paid media right now is that everyone is hell-bent on selling you "THE way" to run Meta ads. "THE correct structure" "THE bidding strategy" "THE creative testing framework" ... But the same structure that prints...
Insurtech Cowbell Enters Australian Market with AI-Driven Cyber Insurance Solution
Cyber‑insurance specialist Cowbell has entered Australia with Prime One, a product aimed at SMEs earning up to A$100 million. Backed by Zurich Australian Insurance, the offering provides up to A$5 million per‑claim coverage and can be quoted, bound, and issued in under...
Partners Capital, iCapital Partner to Enable Access to Private Equity Investments
iCapital and Partners Capital have launched an open‑ended private‑equity platform that expands institutional‑quality access to wealth managers across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The new evergreen structure replaces a pilot closed‑end fund, allowing broader participation from high‑net‑worth and retail...
New Tool Blocks Imposter Attacks Disguised as Safe Commands
Tirith is a new open‑source, cross‑platform utility that monitors shell input to detect and block homoglyph‑based URL attacks and other deceptive command‑line tricks. It hooks into popular shells such as zsh, bash, fish, and PowerShell, inspecting every pasted command for...
China’s Space Station Crew: Onboard Experiments
China’s Shenzhou‑21 crew, now three months into their Tiangong stay, has been busy conducting a suite of scientific and maintenance tasks. The trio of astronauts—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang—collected biomedical samples, ran microgravity physics experiments, and performed extensive cabin upkeep. Their...
FCC Cybersecurity Alert and Recommendations to Communications Providers
On January 29, 2026 the Federal Communications Commission released public notice DA 26‑96, urging all communications providers to adopt a set of cybersecurity best practices aimed at thwarting ransomware attacks. The notice, issued by the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security...
Stop Building Robot Infrastructure—Use Cloud-Native Platform
The biggest lie in robotics is that you need to build your own infrastructure. One founder just raised $3M to build the “AWS for robots.” 🧵 I talk to founders every week who are burning 80% of their seed round...
Beyond the AI Hype in Health Care Services
The episode cuts through the hype surrounding AI in health care, focusing on real‑world evidence from three recent studies of large language models (LLMs). It highlights that LLMs can improve structured tasks like medication safety when used as a co‑pilot...
How to Hedge a Bubble, AI Edition
The piece warns that the AI sector may be entering a bubble, drawing a parallel to the 2000 dot‑com frenzy highlighted by Super Bowl ads. It points out that AI valuations have accelerated, and investors are now seeing high‑profile marketing...
Choosing the Right Chartered Accountants in London for Your Company
London’s fast‑paced market forces companies to navigate intricate tax rules, HMRC mandates, and sector‑specific regulations. Selecting the right chartered accountants in London becomes a strategic priority, as firms that combine technical expertise with industry knowledge can unlock tax efficiencies and...
Amazon's $200B CapEx Spend Dominates AI Race
The episode examines the fierce AI compute arms race, highlighting Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure and how it dwarfs rivals like Google and Meta. It details Amazon's aggressive investment in AI infrastructure, the skepticism from investors about such massive spending, and...
Flickstop
A recent BMJ article outlines a comprehensive telesurgery architecture comprising robot, telecommunication, and teleconference subsystems. The design employs a dedicated line with a backup path to link the surgeon console and patient cart, while a secondary console resides in the...
What Americans Lose if Their National Center for Atmospheric Research Is Dismantled
The Trump administration is moving to fragment the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a unique NSF‑funded hub that blends observation, supercomputing, and applied research. While Congress rejected outright budget cuts, the latest spending bill lacks language protecting NCAR as...
GitHub Agentic Workflows
GitHub Agentic Workflows let developers describe repository automation in plain‑language markdown, which the `gh aw` CLI compiles into secure GitHub Actions workflows. The system runs AI agents—such as Copilot or Claude—in isolated containers to perform tasks like issue triage, documentation...
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 83
Security Affairs released its Malware Newsletter Round 83, curating the latest research and incident reports across the global malware landscape. The edition spotlights 341 malicious capabilities uncovered in the ClawHavoc bot, APT28’s exploitation of CVE‑2026‑21509, and Amaranth‑Dragon’s weaponization of CVE‑2025‑8088 for...
Build a Profitable, Buyer‑ready Business, Not Just a High Valuation
Most founders ask “how do I get a higher valuation?” The answer is boring and kinda annoying. Build a business buyers actually want. > Automate your processes and operations so growth isn’t tied to you. > Improve retention. CAC Be prepared...
Visualize Churn Timing with Python Cohort Heatmaps
At my work every month we look at customer retention. A single churn rate doesn't tell the whole story. You need to show when customers are leaving. Here's how you can do it with a cohort analysis heatmap in python
Hospital Employee Snooped in 98 Patient Records, Saskatchewan Privacy Commissioner Finds
A Saskatchewan privacy commissioner confirmed that a unit clerk at Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital accessed their own health record and those of 98 other patients 102 times between July 2024 and June 2025. The employee disclosed private details to a coworker and a...
SMS Verification: Secure Online SMS Code Receiving with Virtual Numbers
SMS verification services offering temporary virtual phone numbers are gaining traction among privacy‑focused users and businesses. These platforms provide numbers from over 190 countries, allowing one‑time password (OTP) codes to be received online without a physical SIM. They operate on...
"The Height of Nonsense": Oracle Co-Founder Larry Ellison’s 1987 Argument that Not Everything Should Be AI Makes Perfect Sense in...
At a 1987 Computerworld roundtable, Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison argued that AI should be used sparingly, as a tool embedded in database development rather than a universal layer. He dismissed expert systems for routine tasks, calling such overuse “the height...
Real Transformations With Phil Gilbert – This Week’s Thinking With Mitch Joel Conversation
In this episode Mitch Joel talks with Phil Gilbert, a former IBM design leader who orchestrated one of the largest cultural transformations in corporate history. Gilbert explains how treating change as a product—focused on people, practices, and environments—creates genuine buy‑in...
As China and the US Vie for the Moon, Private Companies Are Locked in Their Own Space Race
Private companies are reshaping the space frontier as launch costs fall, turning low‑Earth orbit into a bustling commercial marketplace. Meanwhile, the United States and China are locked in a geopolitical race to return humans to the lunar south pole by...
Scientists Intrigued by Possible Hollow Structures Under Surface of Venus
An international research team has modeled Venusian lava tubes, suggesting they could be up to 0.62 miles (one kilometer) wide and remain structurally stable under the planet’s 91%‑Earth gravity. Using Finite Element Limit Analysis, the study links these potential voids...
Anthropic's New Claude Fast Mode Trades Your Wallet for Speed at a Steep 6x Markup
Anthropic has launched Claude Fast Mode for Opus 4.6, delivering responses 2.5 times faster while charging up to six times the standard rate. The premium tier is aimed at live debugging, rapid code iteration, and other time‑critical tasks, and can be toggled...
12 Demand Planning KPIs to Improve Forecasting in 2026
In this episode Erin Oliveri breaks down demand planning and presents twelve essential KPIs that can sharpen forecasting for 2026. She explains core concepts—from baseline forecasting and data gathering to optimization and demand review—then details each metric, including forecast error,...
The Best AR and MR Glasses in 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed
ZDNet’s 2026 roundup evaluates the fastest‑growing AR and MR glasses market, naming Meta Ray‑Bans 2 as the overall best choice thanks to its 3K video, longer battery and sleek design. The guide also highlights niche leaders such as Viture Beast for...
SpaceX Test Fires Its Falcon 9 Rocket Ahead of Midweek Launch of Crew-12 to the Space Station
SpaceX performed a ten‑second static fire of the Falcon 9’s nine Merlin 1D engines on Feb 8, 2026, confirming vehicle readiness for the upcoming Crew‑12 launch. The mission will send NASA, ESA and Roscosmos astronauts on an eight‑month stay aboard the International Space...
'AI Is the Real Deal – It Will Change Our World in More Ways than We Can Imagine'
Rob Arnott argues AI is a genuine technological shift but its market pricing is overly optimistic, likening today’s hype to the 2000 dot‑com boom. He notes AI is already eroding incumbents such as Google’s ad model and cites ChatGPT’s research‑paper...
Graphene-Engineered Interfaces Enable Stable, High-Efficiency Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at India’s CSIR‑Central Scientific Instruments Organization demonstrated that incorporating reduced graphene oxide into SnO₂ and TiO₂ electron‑transport layers creates graphene‑engineered interfaces for flexible all‑inorganic perovskite solar cells. The graphene‑modified contacts boost interfacial conductivity, suppress trap‑assisted recombination and reduce hysteresis,...
Dutch Tech Giant ASML Posts Bumper Profits, Eyes Bright AI Future
ASML reported a 2025 after‑tax profit of €9.6 billion, up €2 billion from the prior year, and record net sales of €32.7 billion. CEO Christophe Fouquet highlighted robust AI‑related demand as the primary growth driver and forecast 2026 sales between €34 billion and €39 billion....
US Contract Vehicle to Speed US Made Defense Semiconductors Into Military Systems
Northrop Grumman has secured a $25 billion, ten‑year award under the Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP‑5). The indefinite‑delivery, indefinite‑quantity contract lets the company respond to proposals within 30 days and move from award to delivery in roughly 80‑90 days, dramatically shortening...
A Single Space Image Reveals the Scale and Sprawl of Italy’s Olympic Games
A newly released Copernicus Sentinel‑2 satellite image captures the full footprint of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics, showing venues spread across northern Italy from the Alpine valleys to the urban sprawl of Milan. The picture highlights the Games’ lack of...
SpaceX Begins Big Vent and Static Fire Ahead of Crew‑12
The so-called 'big vent' is underway at pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as SpaceX continues to fuel its Falcon 9 rocket. T-0 for the static fire test is anticipated at 3:16 a.m. EST (0816 UTC). This is...
The Digital Transformation of Banking in Central Europe
Central European banks have shifted from branch‑centric models to digital ecosystems, driven by legacy modernization and rising consumer demand for instant, mobile services. The region now hosts a competitive mix of traditional banks, fintech challengers, and cross‑border neo‑banks, all leveraging...
Blue Origin Pauses New Shepard Flights for Lunar Focus
Blue Origin announced Jan. 30 that it will halt flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years as it shifts its focus to human lunar exploration. https://t.co/tQGS3qMWtt
AI's Real Breakthrough: Autonomous Decision‑making, Not Just Automation
48 hours into the AI takeover experiment and the most surprising thing isn't the automation—it's the decision-making. Bond (my AI) doesn't just execute tasks. It prioritizes, adapts, makes judgment calls about what's worth my time vs what to handle automatically. That's the...
Meta AI Still Hallucinates, Can't Search WhatsApp Chats
Meta AI is missing many product tricks and one is not using llama to search within WhatsApp. The thing is worse than a dumb rock - it’s probably the only AI that quite obviously still hallucinates on basic Qs. Why...
Gen Z to Dominate Wealth by 2035; Banks Lag
By 2035, Gen Z will be the largest and wealthiest generation. Yet most banks still struggle to earn their trust and loyalty. Let’s unpack new Banking in Focus research with Carrie Stapp from Primax. Watch the full video: https://t.co/HZQVk7pNbC https://t.co/ER895Ye8b7
Sarvam Rolls Out New AI Voice Model, Bulbul V3, as Part of 14-Day Launch Blitz
Indian AI startup Sarvam unveiled Bulbul V3, its latest text‑to‑speech model, as the centerpiece of a 14‑day launch blitz. The model provides over 35 high‑quality voices in more than 11 Indian languages, with real‑time low‑latency streaming and consent‑based voice‑cloning for...
Quantum Tech Startups: Pitch at Quantum Matter 2026
Your are a startup in Quantum Technology? Participate in the pitching competition during Quantum Matter 2026 in Barcelona (April 26-39), see https://t.co/fat2tUzpdt https://t.co/bnAYOyX22G
The Rise of Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: Why 2026 Demands a New Security Paradigm
The episode explains how quantum-resistant cryptography is becoming essential in 2026 as quantum computers threaten traditional encryption like RSA and ECC. It outlines the rapid shift from research to standards, highlighting NIST’s upcoming post‑quantum standards and the surge in industry...
Enterprise Software Must Evolve Into Platforms for AI Agents
Every piece of enterprise software has to become a platform play in some capacity. We’re moving to a world where agents will do vastly more work with tools and data than people ever did. Your business model, feature set, and...
PayPal and NEO PAY Strike Strategic Alliance to Fuel UAE’s $21B E-Commerce Ambition
PayPal has formed a strategic alliance with UAE‑based digital payments firm NEO PAY. The deal embeds PayPal’s checkout into NEO PAY’s acquiring infrastructure, allowing merchants across the Emirates to accept PayPal. The partnership targets the rapidly expanding UAE e‑commerce market, forecast to...
