Canal+Taps Google Cloud For AI-Powered Content Discovery, Personalization and Production
Canal+ announced a multi‑year partnership with Google Cloud to embed the latter’s generative AI suite into its European and African services beginning June 2026. The collaboration will power AI‑driven video indexing, multimodal metadata creation, and hyper‑personalized content recommendations on the Canal+ app. It also introduces Veo3, a generative video tool that lets creators pre‑visualize scenes or recreate historic moments from single images. The deal emphasizes a secure, rights‑protected environment while aiming to cut production experimentation cycles and costs.
How to Set up a Smart Switch to Power Your Home (and What to Avoid when You Do)
SwitchBot offers a battery‑powered, adhesive‑mounted robot that mechanically flips existing light and appliance switches, eliminating the need for rewiring or professional installation. Users can control the device via direct Bluetooth for short‑range use or add a SwitchBot Hub to enable...
Yahoo Adds Personalized Homepage to Its Scout AI Search Engine
Yahoo has launched MyScout, a personalized homepage embedded within its Scout AI answer engine. The feature lets logged‑in users arrange tiles that surface data from Yahoo Mail, Finance, News, Sports and other properties, with real‑time updates for stocks, email previews...
Waymo Depot in San Francisco on 3/10/2026
Waymo captured footage of its San Francisco depot on March 10, 2026, showing a large fleet of white driverless vehicles parked beside a warehouse structure. The video records activity at two distinct times—4:00 pm and 10:37 pm PDT—illustrating continuous operational flow. The...
AI-Powered Profit Forecasting for Consistent Margin Growth
Predict profit like a prophet. With the Prophit Engine from CTC. Clarity, accountability and capacity woven into a single human operator. Forecast more accurately Grow contribution margin more consistently All while saving money. Combining the explosion of AI with the...
Ai2: Building Physical AI with Virtual Simulation Data
Ai2 unveiled MolmoBot, a suite of robotic manipulation models trained exclusively on synthetic data generated in the MolmoSpaces simulation environment. The open‑source stack includes 1.8 million procedurally created trajectories, delivering a 79.2% success rate on real‑world pick‑and‑place tasks—more than double the...
Education Needs Precision Learning, Not Just Personalization
Count me as a strong cosigner of @RbnLake idea of precision learning (not personalized learning - a phrase I've never loved). Optimized learning might be another but precision of course has parallels to health care and the work that Clay...
France: National Cybersecurity Agency Reports Ransomware Attack Drop in 2025
The French cybersecurity agency ANSSI reported a modest decline in ransomware incidents in 2025, with 128 attacks versus 141 in 2024. The drop is attributed to proactive cyber‑defense measures and large‑scale law‑enforcement actions such as Operation Endgame. While overall ransomware...
Valve Details New Game Verification System for Upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine — 30 FPS at 1080p for Steam...
Valve unveiled a game verification system for its upcoming Steam Frame and Steam Machine hardware. The system requires games in a designated category to maintain a stable 30 FPS at 1080p, mirroring the performance baseline set for the Steam Deck. Valve...
Nyad Launches AI Solution for Wastewater Operators on the Heels of $1.3M Funding
Nyad, an AI‑focused wastewater software startup, has launched a decision‑support platform aimed at helping treatment‑plant operators navigate increasingly complex systems. The company announced an oversubscribed $1.3 million pre‑seed round led by Boost VC, with participation from Draper Associates, Halogen Ventures and...
GenAI: A Slippery Slope Of Too Much Kool-Aid?
At Legalweek 2026, industry leaders debated whether generative AI is reshaping legal education or merely creating a new class of prompt engineers. The article argues that law schools and firms risk prioritizing AI fluency over fundamental legal reasoning. It warns...
This PC Upgrade Is the Weirdest Thing I've Added to Samsung SmartThings Yet
Bertel King adds a Samsung Smart Monitor M8 to his SmartThings ecosystem, turning a 32‑inch 4K display into a multifunctional hub. The monitor runs One UI on Tizen, offering TV‑style streaming, Samsung DeX desktop, and built‑in light, motion and sound...
WordPress Debuts a Private Workspace that Runs in Your Browser via a New Service, my.WordPress.net
WordPress introduced my.WordPress.net, a browser‑based version of its publishing platform that lets users create private sites without hosting or domain registration. The service stores site data locally in the browser, making it inaccessible from other devices but easily exportable to...
Persona Launches Candidate Verification to Stop Hiring Fraud Before Day One
Persona unveiled a Candidate Verification solution that embeds identity checks directly into hiring workflows through integrations with Ashby, Greenhouse and Workday. The service matches government‑issued IDs to live selfies and layers device, behavioral and network signals to detect deepfakes and...
Why AI Hallucinations Undermine Trustworthy Language Models
AI Hallucinations: Why Language Models Sometimes Make Things Up In this episode of Artificial Intelligence: Papers and Concepts, we explore the phenomenon of AI hallucinations-the moments when language models generate confident but incorrect or fabricated information. While modern AI systems can...
VDURA Pairs V5000 Flash with WD Data60 and Data102 Disk Shelves
VDURA announced that its all‑flash V5000 system will be paired with Western Digital’s Ultrastar Data60 and Data102 hybrid JBODs, creating a tiered storage solution for AI workloads. The hybrid architecture combines low‑latency SSDs with high‑density HDDs, delivering up to 3.26 PB...
I Stopped Trusting Samsung’s Battery Health Screen After I Found the Real Number
Samsung’s battery diagnostics screen shows a static "Normal" label and a rounded capacity figure, masking the natural wear of the battery over time. Internally, the actual rated capacity is lower, and the display does not update as the cell degrades...
The ‘Hard Problem’ in Your Pocket
The post argues that while large language models excel at the “easy problems” of consciousness—information processing, reporting, attention and learning—they remain philosophical zombies lacking any subjective experience. By invoking David Chalmers’s hard‑problem framework and classic thought experiments such as philosophical...
Best Tablets for Kids in 2026
Mumsnet’s 2026 roundup identifies the top tablets for children, highlighting the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro as the overall winner, the budget‑friendly Tabwee K10, and premium options like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Apple iPad. Each device was evaluated...
AI Replaced $396K CFO, Saved $216K Annually
At my company Full Focus, we were paying $33,000/month for fractional CFO and outsourced accounting. $396K annually. We restructured around AI—hired an AI architect and controller support for $15K/month. Saved $216,000 a year. And the financial analysis we’re getting now is...
Driverless Rides Turn LA Traffic Into Productivity
Getting around LA is annoying. But getting around LA in a Waymo while being productive opens up a lot of possibilities. So bullish on a driverless future. Will be great when there's less bad drivers around. Will be great when...
4 Features that Make Android's Default File Manager Better than Third-Party Alternatives
Android’s built‑in file manager has evolved from a minimal utility into a competitive alternative to third‑party apps. It remains free, ad‑free, and inherits system‑level permissions, eliminating the need for additional user grants. The UI now follows modern material design and...
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Grubhub announced a three‑month pilot with Dexa to deliver food via drones from Wonder’s Green Brook location in New Jersey, marking the state’s first FAA‑certified commercial drone food delivery. Eligible customers within a 2.5‑mile radius can order through the Grubhub...
Why Every Resilient ERP Needs a Strong Human Safety Net
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems provide cross‑functional visibility, yet they only process structured transaction data. When real‑world events—such as road accidents, equipment failures, or infrastructure work—occur outside those parameters, the ERP records the symptom but not the cause. Gartner reports...
What Premium Actually Buys You on CTV
Premium CTV inventory, while more expensive, offers advertisers higher-quality audience engagement. Vevo, partnering with measurement firm Amplified, has produced rigorous attention data demonstrating that premium placements deliver longer view times and stronger brand recall. The partnership’s findings provide concrete evidence...
Quectel Leans on Third-Party Security Validation as EU Cyber Resilience Act Deadline Approaches
Quectel Wireless Solutions announced that its IoT module portfolio is already aligned with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) ahead of the September 11 2026 deadline. The company relies on a four‑year partnership with Finite State to deliver independent security testing, software‑bill‑of‑materials...
Washington District Seeks Summer Program; Tennessee System To Purchase Online Curriculum
A Washington school district has issued a request for proposals to provide summer learning programs, aiming to keep students engaged during the break. Meanwhile, a Tennessee school system is preparing to purchase a comprehensive online K‑12 curriculum to support blended...
Quectel’s SH603ZA-AP Targets Edge AI Designs with 6 TOPS NPU and Broad Industrial I/O
Quectel has launched the SH603ZA-AP smart module, an application‑processor‑only board built on the RK3576/RK3576J chipset with a 6 TOPS neural‑processing unit. The module bundles a rich set of industrial I/O—including HDMI, camera, USB, PCIe, SATA, CAN and numerous peripheral buses—while supporting...
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[YMMV] Safeway/Albertson’s Just4u: $40 Off $75 Online Order
Albertsons’ Just4u loyalty program is offering a limited‑time coupon that deducts $40 from online grocery orders of $75 or more. The promotion, available across Safeway, Vons, Jewel‑Osco and other Albertsons affiliates, expires on March 24, 2026 and can be used...
Endometriosis Study Aims for Safer Diagnosis
A Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust‑led clinical trial is testing a non‑invasive electrode‑based method to diagnose endometriosis, marking the first such study within the NHS. The technique records small‑intestine muscle activity, which researchers claim shows a pattern unique to patients with...
Meet Eve — The AI Used By 800+ Top Plaintiff Firms
Eve, an AI platform tailored for plaintiff litigation, is now deployed by more than 800 firms nationwide. Its intake agent, Jenny, has lifted lead conversion rates from roughly 10% to 35% while shaving 50 minutes off the intake workflow and...
World's Most Powerful eFoil Is Also One of the Easiest to Learn On
Hydroflyer unveiled the Gen 2 FF, a limited‑edition eFoil powered by a 10,000‑watt motor that reaches 60 km/h and delivers explosive acceleration. The board features a four‑point‑contact stance with handlebars, carbon‑fiber construction, and an onboard computer that manages power, depth mapping, and...
NATO Deploys AI‑Controlled Cockroach Drones for Recon
NATO is testing live cockroaches as AI-powered spy drones. Incredible AI engineering, but also something I kinda wish I hadn't learned about: > Swarm Bio-tactics wired real cockroaches with electronic backpacks containing AI hardware, radios, cameras, and microphones. > Cockroaches are steered by...
Engineering Meat: Science Drives Next Agricultural Revolution
For 12,000 years, humanity has produced meat the same way: grow crops, feed animals, convert plants into protein. From a biomanufacturing perspective, it is one of the most complex and least optimized production systems on the planet. What happens when we start...
Case Strategy Software Guide
Litigation teams face mounting pressure from exploding data volumes, tighter deadlines, and heightened client expectations. Traditional case management tools, which only organize data, are increasingly inadequate for modern demands. A new category of AI-enabled case strategy software is emerging to...
Xbox Next‑gen Games Built on PC Platforms
Microsoft says you build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC. My colleagues @StarFire2258 and @jaypeters are in line for the Xbox GDC keynote, but look at what they spotted. "Next-gen game preservation" and building for PC for next-gen...
AI Changes Slow Down Without Senior Engineer Oversight
.@Amazon is linking site hiccups to AI efforts https://t.co/j5txT67YZi @CIOonline “If every AI-assisted change now needs a senior engineer staring at diffs, the enterprise gives back much of the speed benefit it was chasing in the first place,” - @Chirag_Mehta...
NASA's AXIS X-Ray Mission Canceled After 2025 Cuts
NASA’s next X-ray mission, AXIS, has been killed Did you think that the cuts to NASA made in 2025 had all been reversed, and everything is now fine? Think again. NASA's AXIS mission, on account of that 2025 bloodbath, is now dead. https://t.co/gdFHBnGzRJ
Backing Musubi: First Consumer Holographic Photo Frame
I just backed musubi: the first consumer holographic photo and video frame on @Kickstarter https://t.co/dWB7H7VPRV
Switch From Edge to a Better Browser Easily
Tired of using Microsoft Edge for your Web browsing adventures? There are lots of cool and specialized alternative Web browsers nowadays, and it's easy to switch your default. Here's how, step-by-step... https://t.co/j2OsbpQ2oZ #chrome #edge #opera #browsers #win11 https://t.co/CUikEHv3SK
HeyBilt Faces Rent Payment Chaos, Customer Service Crisis
Forbes coverage of the ongoing rent/mortgage payment issues & customer service meltdown at @HeyBilt: https://t.co/cHSguZwiNL
Oracle's AI and Cloud Metrics Signal Robust Demand
Oracle’s core AI and cloud numbers and backlog tell a very healthy and robust AI Revolution demand story,” Wedbush’s Dan Ives wrote in a note Tuesday. https://t.co/KpVRCqKYn4 @CNBC @CNBCtech 🏆🎯🐂
Cheapest Payroll Pick Became Our Costliest Mistake
Choosing TriNet over JustWorks for price reasons was the most expensive decision we've ever made
Base44 Superagent Connects Email, Calendar, Slack Instantly
Base44 Superagent is now here. This is honestly the cleanest experience I had with setting up an agent. In less than three minutes, he is connected to: - Gmail - Calendar - Slack - Whatsapp Telegram See how it replies directly to an email. https://t.co/Doe5E10x6M
Secure Error Handling Prevents Sensitive Data Leaks
Do you think about security implications of your error handling in code? I do not, but that's because I'm a terrible developer who no longer ships production apps. But you probably are a good dev who avoids leaking info. Good @jetbrains...
South Australia’s Grid Goes Negative Thanks to Rooftop Solar
Grid demand goes below zero in South Australia. How? Not because of a blackout, but because rooftop solar provides so much electricity, there is no need for grid electricity. https://t.co/WucHygiIg9 @renew_economy 14 reasons why rooftop PV is useful https://t.co/4oFi4OUjKU
All‑in on AI? Most Leaders Lack Governance Confidence
Leaders say they're "all in on AI," yet only a small fraction feel confident in their AI governance and data privacy practices. If you're deploying AI agents w/o a clear privacy strategy, you're not innovating - you're gambling. #AI #DataPrivacy https://t.co/1JJW0fGZaG
OpenClaw Simplifies Trustworthy AI Agents with Stealth Browsing
This is great progress on OpenClaw. Stealth browsing, auto-model routing, and unlimited search make it much easier to build AI agents you can trust, without all the extra hassle. Check it out @AmpereSh is making deployment simple.
Timing Tracker Reveals Why Optical Advances Awaited
Optical has always been about timing. Lots of folks were right "banging the table" but anyone who has tracked this space knew it would happen, and why, but when was the question. That's why in this report, I outlined...
Top AI Tools Powering My Fractional Content Role
These are the AI tools I'm currently using as a fractional head of content, if you're wondering: https://t.co/yIuMyJDYJW @claudeai (duh) @AirOpsHQ @clearscope @surfer_seo @perplexity_ai
