
Amazon Prime Member? Here’s How To Get a Free Grubhub+ Membership
Amazon Prime members automatically qualify for a complimentary Grubhub+ subscription, which offers $0 delivery fees, reduced service fees, and a 5% credit on pickup orders. The benefit activates by linking the Prime account to Grubhub and remains active as long as the Prime membership is maintained. Canceling Prime immediately ends the Grubhub+ perks, though re‑joining restores them at no cost. The article also highlights related savings through Amex Gold and UK Prime’s Deliveroo Plus Silver offer.
Rust Powers Python's Data Engineering, Not Replaces It
Will Rust kill Python in data engineering? No. But it has already consumed much of the JavaScript tooling ecosystem. And it's quietly doing the same in data. The pattern: Python remains the interface, Rust becomes the engine. Polars, DataFusion, DuckDB's internals - all Rust...
Frame Price as Cost per Wear to Boost Sales
Selling a high priced article of clothing? Increase purchases by framing the price in terms of “cost per wear.” New (2025) research shows this tactic works, but you need to do the math for people because they may not get...
Cloudflare’s Markdown for Agents Automatically Make Websites Agent-Ready
Cloudflare introduced “Markdown for Agents,” an edge service that converts HTML pages to Markdown when an AI agent requests them via an Accept: text/markdown header. The conversion can slash token consumption by up to 80%, turning a 16,180‑token HTML page...

AI “Filmmaker” Gets Funding, Begs For Ideas On What to Actually Make
Self‑described AI filmmaker Ian Durar announced he has secured about $30,000 to produce a fully AI‑generated feature and asked his X followers for plot ideas. The public solicitation drew sharp criticism from filmmakers, concept artists and screenwriters who dismissed the...
Top NATO Allies Believe Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are an Act of War. They’re Still Struggling to Fight Back.
A new POLITICO poll reveals that citizens in the United States, Canada and other key NATO allies overwhelmingly consider cyberattacks on hospitals to be acts of war. Despite this public sentiment, NATO’s official response remains measured, emphasizing diplomatic channels and...
Quantum Reservoir Computing Peaks at the Edge of Many-Body Chaos, Study Suggests
University of Tokyo researchers demonstrated that quantum reservoir computing (QRC) achieves its highest accuracy when operating at the edge of many‑body quantum chaos. By applying random‑matrix theory to the Sachdev‑Ye‑Kitaev (SYK) model, they identified two distinct chaos boundaries—in the time...
Martian Volcanoes Could Be Hiding Massive Glaciers Under a Blanket of Ash
A new Icarus paper proposes that the Martian shield volcano Hecates Tholus hides debris‑covered glaciers, drawing a parallel with Antarctica’s Deception Island where ash‑laden eruptions insulated ice. The authors cite surface features—crevasses, bergschrunds and push moraines—as “smoking‑gun” evidence of past ice...

SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 85
The Security Affairs Malware Newsletter Round 85 aggregates the latest research and incident reports on global malware threats. Highlights include new Android threats like Ninja Browser, Lumma Infostealer, PromptSpy and Phantom Trojans, a surge in ATM jackpotting across the U.S., and...
All‑In Effort Turns Failure Into Success
I failed for 6 years straight before anything worked. I was living with my parents, had $0 in my bank account multiple times, and just wondered if I was smart enough to become rich. For me winning stopped being about money,...
AI Job Apocalypse: Myth or Emerging Reality?
Is the AI Job Apocalypse Real — Or Overhyped? Will AI really lead to massive job losses — or is the idea of an “AI job apocalypse” exaggerated? This article explores the evidence and what it means for workers. Read...

‘Green’ Growth on Inland Waterways
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) unveiled a ₹1,500 crore roadmap to expand India’s inland water transport network, laying foundations for projects exceeding ₹150 crore, including cruise jetties in six states. Cargo movement on national waterways surged to 145.84 million tonnes in 2024‑25,...
Build an AI‑native Version Before Competitors Outrun You
Right now, founders have two choices. One, they can pretend like they're living under a rock with their product, even if they have strong product-market fit right now. Or two, they can realize that product-market fit evolves faster than ever...
LG Electronics USA Recognized for High Sustainability Performance by MindClick
LG Electronics USA has been awarded Leader-level recognition in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for its hospitality TVs, digital signage, and commercial monitors. The evaluation highlighted top scores in guest health and responsible supply chain, making LG the only commercial...
The Hospitality Sector Continues to Be Lucrative Targets
The hospitality sector faced three data breaches this week. Choice Hotels International disclosed a social‑engineering attack that accessed franchisee and applicant records, including names and Social Security numbers, despite multi‑factor authentication. Wynn Resorts is alleged to have had 800,000 employee...

Email Marketing Awaits True AI
Email marketing remains a revenue powerhouse for ecommerce despite predictions of obsolescence, thanks to its owned, measurable nature. Marketers envision AI delivering true audience‑of‑one experiences, tailoring offers, timing, and content to each subscriber. Today’s AI tools, however, function more as...
Google Shifts to Continuous Core Updates, Boosting 2026 Volatility
I shared some thoughts yesterday about what we are seeing. Would be great if Google would provide some info... I feel like they are moving to continuous updating of systems (which would align with what they said about 'more core...

10 Ways L&D Leaders Are Reducing Dependency On IT Using No-Code Tools
Learning and Development leaders are turning to no‑code platforms to eliminate bottlenecks caused by IT backlogs. By using visual workflow builders, automated actions, and drag‑and‑drop portal designers, they can launch, update, and scale learning experiences in real time. The approach...

At Last, the Most Requested WhatsApp Groups Feature Is Here – but What Does It Do?
WhatsApp has introduced a group message history feature, allowing admins to share a curated set of 25 to 100 past messages with new members. This gives newcomers context without granting unrestricted scroll‑back access to the entire chat. The feature rolls...
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NVIDIA has introduced the SimReady Medical Assets library, a collection of high‑fidelity virtual models designed to train surgical robots across a range of procedures. The assets simulate realistic tissue behavior, instrument interaction, and operating‑room environments, allowing AI algorithms to practice...

Review: The 'Nacon Revolution X Unlimited' Is A Fantastic-Feeling Xbox Controller, At A Cost
Nacon’s Revolution X Unlimited Xbox controller launches as a premium, Xbox‑Elite‑style pad with swappable sticks, rear paddles, a tiny customizable screen, and a full suite of accessories. Reviewers praise its chunky, comfortable feel and clicky button response, noting it competes directly with...

AI Is Changing Nursing Education and Raising New Graduate Expectations
AI is reshaping nursing education, prompting curricula to incorporate AI documentation, simulation, and analytics tools. Hospitals face acute staffing gaps, with 25% of new nurses leaving within a year and a projected shortage of 63,700 RNs by 2030. Universities are...

Japanese Toilet Maker Toto's HUGE AI Windfall
The episode examines how Japanese toilet manufacturer Toto has leveraged its advanced ceramic division to become a major supplier of AI‑related semiconductor components, driving a sharp rise in its stock price and drawing activist investor interest. It details Toto's role...
Custom Apps vs SaaS: Weighing Innovation Against Crowd Wisdom
Replacing paid tools with vibe coded apps is all well and good, but something I'm thinking about is the importance of staying on top of what existing apps are launching. Sure you can bring a tool to parity today with the...

16‑Hour Fast Supercharges T‑Cells for Cancer Therapy
16-Hour Fasting: A Game-Changer for Cancer Immunotherapy 🧬⏱️ New clinical data in Cell Metabolism (Feb 2026) reveals that strategic fasting is more than just a metabolic trend—it's a powerful tool in oncology. The Key Findings: A 16-hour fasting window "reprograms" T cells,...

Hackers Hide Pulsar RAT Inside PNG Images in New NPM Supply Chain Attack
Security researchers at Veracode uncovered a malicious NPM package named buildrunner-dev that exploits a typosquatting trick to mimic the legitimate buildrunner tool. The package drops a massive batch script that conceals its true commands among random text and then downloads...

Clinician Startups Fail Because Product, Not Sales, Misses Market
When Clinician Entrepreneurs can’t get adoption, the Number 1 mistake is to think: “It’s not a product problem, it’s a sales problem.” Sorry but 99% of the time it IS a product problem. I’ve seen it over qnd over again from...
Toyota's Digit Robot Works Without Coffee Breaks
Meet Digit: Toyota’s newest worker doesn’t need coffee breaks? https://t.co/LlWBpCwmlz via @YouTube #Toyota #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence #AI Q@PawlowskiMario @chidambara09 @Ym78200 @CurieuxExplorer @efipm @bigfundu @sayedflah @Ronald_vanLoon @cyngn @belindabeibi @odisseiaalfa @DigitalColmer @MyCompanionsAI @KirkDBorne @patricegorissen @jeffkagan @EdwardKens50830 @enilev...

Steelers Strip Back to ‘Officially Unsponsored’ Kits in Bold Sponsorship Play via Ogilvy
The Australian Steelers wheelchair rugby team has unveiled an “Officially Unsponsored” campaign, stripping its green‑and‑gold kit to all‑white uniforms with QR codes where sponsor logos would sit. The QR codes direct fans to SponsorSHOP, a digital marketplace that showcases naming‑rights,...
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro to Debut New Red Color
Also in Power On: Apple eyes red for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the next color on the chart after the popular Cosmic Orange. The foldable iPhone, on the other hand, will likely come in black and white....

Choose the Right SQL Ranking Function to Avoid Misleading Gaps
ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), DENSE_RANK(). Three functions, three different behaviors. Pick the wrong one and your rankings mislead. Here are 4 patterns to get it right: - ranking with gaps vs without - top-N per category - deduplication - running totals 1. ROW_NUMBER() vs RANK() vs DENSE_RANK() Three functions, three behaviors...

Apple’s Liquid Glass Redesign Linked to Record-Low 45% Adoption Rate
Apple’s iOS 26 rollout introduced the “Liquid Glass” design system, a glossy, transparency‑heavy UI that has drawn sharp criticism. Adoption has stalled at 45 %, the lowest level in the company’s history, reflecting widespread user dissatisfaction. Critics argue the redesign sacrifices readability...

Distilled Small Models Power Local AI Writing Assistants
MacBooks run AI writing assistants locally. No internet needed. That's what small language models make possible. Big AI models are powerful. But they’re also expensive to run. As AI moves into real products, that becomes a problem. SLMs are built to do specific tasks well. They’re faster,...
Combating Antibacterial Resistant Diseases with Lasers
Researchers led by Texas A&M’s Dr. Vanderlei Bagnato are developing laser‑based, light‑activated therapies to combat antibiotic‑resistant infections. The method uses a safe photoreactive compound that, when activated by infrared light, disrupts bacterial defenses, allowing conventional antibiotics to work at normal...

Galaxy S26 Will Have a ‘Hey Plex’ Perplexity Hotword Alongside ‘Hey Google’ & Bixby
Samsung confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S26 series will ship with a new Perplexity hotword, “Hey Plex,” adding a third AI voice assistant alongside Google’s “Hey Google” and Samsung’s “Hey Bixby.” The integration is system‑level, with Perplexity pre‑installed and reachable via voice or a...

Comau Expands Wearable Robotics Portfolio with MATE-XT GO Exoskeleton
Italian automation leader Comau unveiled the MATE‑XT GO, a lightweight wearable exoskeleton aimed at improving arm and shoulder ergonomics. Weighing less than 3 kg, the device can be donned in 30 seconds and removed in 10, delivering up to 50 % reduction in perceived...
Mass. Fire Officials Credit Free Smoke Alarm Program with Saving Family in Mobile Home Fire
The Chelmsford Fire Department’s free "Get Alarmed Chelmsford" program installed smoke and carbon‑monoxide detectors in the mobile‑home‑dense Chelmsford Commons neighborhood, achieving a 25% enrollment rate in its first month. On Feb. 8, a detector installed through the initiative woke a family...

ChatGPT and Gemini Voice Bots Are Easy to Trick Into Spreading Falsehoods
Newsguard evaluated the audio output of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Voice, Google’s Gemini Live, and Amazon’s Alexa+ by feeding each bot 20 false claims across health, politics, and world news. In neutral prompts, ChatGPT and Gemini reproduced falsehoods about 22‑23 percent of the...

Africa: Africa's Regional Blocs Must Prevent a Silent Scramble for Critical Minerals
A new scramble for Africa's critical minerals—lithium, cobalt, graphite, platinum‑group metals and rare‑earth elements—is driven by global green‑energy supply chains. The article argues that regional blocs such as SADC, ECOWAS and EAC must coordinate policies to move from raw‑material exports...
Power Crises Spark Solar Booms; Cuba’s Forgotten Legacy
♨️Syria and Lebanon have seen a dramatic surge in rooftop solar installations, driven by severe, ongoing power shortages that have pushed households and businesses to seek reliable, independent energy solutions. ♨️Cuba faces a similar situation today—with chronic blackouts, fuel shortages, and...

ChatGPT Ads Intrude, Miss Targeting, Threaten User Retention
More examples of ChatGPT ads in the wild. The experience didn't sound great for @EmilyForlini. And the targeting might be off -> I'm Seeing Ads in ChatGPT, and OpenAI Broke Its Promise. Here's What They Look Like From Emily: "On mobile,...
First AI-Powered Game Powered by Google's Genie 3
First AI video game with Google’s Genie 3! #aivideo #AIart #aigame #AI #gamer #game #ArtificialIntelligence @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1 @Nicochan33 @RagusoSergio @FrRonconi @Shi4Tech @sallyeaves @LaurentAlaus @Fabriziobustama @smaksked @MargaretSiegien @PawlowskiMario @gvalan @Ym78200...

Unusual Retention Curve Mirrors the Hype Cycle
Does a hype cycle have a retention curve that looks like this? Literally never seen a retention cohort graph like this https://t.co/BwMCDv7eIY

Sex Chromosomes Cause Mapping Artifacts in Whole‑genome Sequencing
1/ Sex chromosomes are bias magnets in WGS. Early large-scale genomes often showed weird copy-number or coverage patterns on X and Y that looked like biology, but were really mapping artifacts. https://t.co/YnApmtxHqm

Finland Launches 12 MW Steam Heat Pump, Electrifying Industry
GOOD NEWS: The world’s largest steam-producing heat pump is now online in Finland, delivering 12 MW of superheated steam from waste heat and CO₂-free electricity. Proof that industrial heat can be electrified at scale. https://t.co/3UucWRcOJI https://t.co/IfhpiYqPOm

Weekly SEO Support Newsletter Helps You Survive Search
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Denmark to Add 1.55 GW Solar by 2025
Denmark deploys 1.55 GW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/drL1CNEN2C
Choose Who Owns Your S/4HANA Infrastructure and Risk
Migrating to S/4HANA involves strategic leadership, not just tech. The choice is yours: SAP-hosted or hyperscaler (AWS/Azure). Consider who truly owns your infrastructure, controls pricing, and shoulders responsibility for outages. #SAP #CloudMigration #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/9EpChYU9Cg

Agentic AI: Loops, Memory, Tools, Multi‑Agent Over Chatbots
Agentic AI, simplified: • Agents are systems • Plan → Act → Reflect loops • Memory = compounding intelligence • Tools = real-world impact • Multi-agent > single-agent If it only chats, it’s not agentic. Via @ingliguori https://t.co/2AL7dV65DG

IEA Ministers Unanimously Admit Colombia as 33rd Member
Delighted that @IEA Ministers unanimously agreed at our Ministerial Meeting for Colombia to become our 33rd Member country, in the presence of 🇨🇴 Minister Edwin Palma Egea @PalmaEdwin Thank you, Minister Palma, for your strong engagement with the IEA ➡️ https://t.co/HmgmHQiVGc...