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Labs by Demandbase Publishes New GTM-Centered Report
NewsMar 9, 2026

Labs by Demandbase Publishes New GTM-Centered Report

Demandbase’s new research arm, Labs, released its inaugural B2B AI GTM Report, drawing on more than 24 billion buyer interactions, 429 k ad campaigns and insights from over 1,400 companies. The study shows that deploying four tiers of ad products can lift...

By Demand Gen Report
Planning Commission Recommends Approval for 1.6m Sq Ft Planned Data Center in Louisville, Kentucky
NewsMar 9, 2026

Planning Commission Recommends Approval for 1.6m Sq Ft Planned Data Center in Louisville, Kentucky

The Louisville Planning Commission has recommended approval for a 1.6 million‑square‑foot data‑center campus near Shively, Kentucky. Developed by Poe Companies and PowerHouse Data Centers, the project will feature seven 219,534‑sq‑ft server buildings, an office, utility and security structures across 153 acres....

By Data Center Dynamics
A New Top Priority for State CIOs in 2026
PodcastMar 9, 202643 min

A New Top Priority for State CIOs in 2026

In this episode of Ask the CIO, Doug Robinson, executive director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, explains that artificial intelligence has surged to become the top priority for state CIOs in 2026, overtaking cybersecurity after years...

By Ask the CIO (Apple listing)
New License Plate Recognition Technology to Streamline Parking at South Bend International Airport
NewsMar 9, 2026

New License Plate Recognition Technology to Streamline Parking at South Bend International Airport

South Bend International Airport will roll out ticketless parking using license‑plate recognition technology from March 4 to March 6, weather permitting. Drivers will scan QR codes, register their plate and payment details, and exit without stopping at a gate. The system supports...

By Airport Improvement Magazine
AI Boosts Solo Founders, Corporations Remain Bureaucratic
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Boosts Solo Founders, Corporations Remain Bureaucratic

AI Superpowers the Solo Founder—But Corporations Stay Stuck AI is massively empowering individuals who know how to use it—especially builders, perfectionists, and technical solopreneurs who can now ship products faster than ever. But inside large corporations, the bottleneck isn’t productivity—it’s bureaucracy,...

By Jim Stroud
Standardized Data Critical to Scaling AI, Healthcare Benefits
NewsMar 9, 2026

Standardized Data Critical to Scaling AI, Healthcare Benefits

At HIMSS 2026, Intermountain Health’s chief strategy officer Dan Liljenquist warned that today’s health‑system model cannot survive mounting workforce shortages and rising demand. He urged leaders to treat interoperability and artificial intelligence as strategic engines, not mere technical check‑boxes. Intermountain...

By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
Equinix Signs Wind PPA with Auren Energia in Brazil
NewsMar 9, 2026

Equinix Signs Wind PPA with Auren Energia in Brazil

Equinix has signed a power purchase agreement with Brazil's Auren Energia to source wind power from two new farms, covering a substantial share of its Brazilian energy demand. The agreement, effective from 2026, underpins the company's expansion of data centers...

By Data Center Dynamics
China’s Android Shipments Plunge as Inventory Builds in Contrast to iPhones: Jefferies
BlogMar 9, 2026

China’s Android Shipments Plunge as Inventory Builds in Contrast to iPhones: Jefferies

China’s smartphone shipments plunged 16% in January, driven largely by a surge in Android inventory. Jefferies reports Android’s rolling six‑month inventory days jumped 26, while iPhone inventory days slipped by two, indicating stronger demand for Apple devices. Android flagship models...

By Asymco
Fast, Collaborative Founders Drive 120% YoY Growth
SocialMar 9, 2026

Fast, Collaborative Founders Drive 120% YoY Growth

After 9+ years of working with DTC brands, the majority of the ones that stay with us longer than 6 months all have these things in common: • they respond within 24 hours, every time • the founder is in the room,...

By Kody Nordquist
Intel Extends Socket 1700 with P-Core-Only Bartlett Lake CPUs
NewsMar 9, 2026

Intel Extends Socket 1700 with P-Core-Only Bartlett Lake CPUs

Intel has introduced a new Bartlett Lake family for the five‑year‑old LGA 1700 socket, featuring CPUs built solely with performance cores. The lineup offers 8, 10 or 12 P‑cores, boost frequencies up to 5.9 GHz, and DDR5‑5600 memory support across 125 W, 65 W...

By Guru3D
Configure Org-Wide MFA with Zoho Directory + OneAuth
NewsMar 9, 2026

Configure Org-Wide MFA with Zoho Directory + OneAuth

Zoho Directory now lets administrators enforce multi‑factor authentication across an entire organization. The platform supports a range of factors—including biometrics, security keys, authenticator apps, and password‑less OneAuth Smart Sign‑In—while allowing conditional policies by role, location, or device. According to CISA,...

By Zoho CRM Blog
Smokiez Partners with Global Cannabis Exchange for International Expansion
NewsMar 9, 2026

Smokiez Partners with Global Cannabis Exchange for International Expansion

Smokiez, the fourth‑largest U.S. edible brand, announced a partnership with Global Cannabis Exchange to accelerate its international rollout. The company, currently in 22 states, aims to add four more U.S. markets, plus Puerto Rico and Costa Rica, by the end...

By Prepared Foods
DJI Mini 4 Pro, Matrice 4 Drones Can Create 3D Models Faster with This Tool
NewsMar 9, 2026

DJI Mini 4 Pro, Matrice 4 Drones Can Create 3D Models Faster with This Tool

SkyeBrowse has released a major update to its Flight App, extending 3D‑mapping compatibility to DJI Mini 4 Pro, Matrice 4E/T, and Matrice 400 drones. The upgrade adds high‑performance payload support and introduces two new grid‑capture modes—Cross Grids and Side Scan—to...

By DroneDJ
Why AMD Motherboards Now Come with Bigger BIOS Chips—And Why It Matters to You
NewsMar 9, 2026

Why AMD Motherboards Now Come with Bigger BIOS Chips—And Why It Matters to You

AMD motherboard manufacturers are increasingly equipping new boards with 64 MB BIOS chips, up from the 16‑32 MB sizes that dominated the market for years. The shift is driven by more complex UEFI firmware, richer graphical interfaces, integrated wireless drivers, and the...

By Tom's Hardware
Telit Cinterion Adds Dual-Band L1+L5 GNSS Modules Targeting Compact Trackers and High-Precision IoT Designs
NewsMar 9, 2026

Telit Cinterion Adds Dual-Band L1+L5 GNSS Modules Targeting Compact Trackers and High-Precision IoT Designs

Telit Cinterion announced two new dual‑band L1+L5 GNSS modules, the ultra‑compact SE873K5‑D and the high‑precision SE869eK5‑DRK. The SE873K5‑D keeps the same 7 × 7 mm footprint as its single‑band predecessor, adding multiconstellation support, DGNSS and power‑optimized variants. The SE869eK5‑DRK, in a 16 × 12.2 mm package,...

By IoT Business News – Smart Buildings
China’s AI Giants Are Handing Out Cash to Lure in Users
NewsMar 9, 2026

China’s AI Giants Are Handing Out Cash to Lure in Users

Chinese AI giants distributed roughly 8 bn yuan in cash coupons during the Lunar New Year to spur downloads of their latest AI applications. The incentives target users willing to try “agentic” bots that can execute tasks like ordering meals via voice...

By The Economist » Business
AI Agent Hiring Signals Major Paradigm Shift for SaaS
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Agent Hiring Signals Major Paradigm Shift for SaaS

This SaaS company posted a $60k job listing… for an AI agent. Here’s why this shift is bigger than most founders realize👇

By Ryan Allis
Avangrid Completes Mechanical Install of 166-MW Tower Solar Project in Oregon
NewsMar 9, 2026

Avangrid Completes Mechanical Install of 166-MW Tower Solar Project in Oregon

Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, has finished the mechanical installation of its 166‑MW DC Tower Solar project on 900 acres in Morrow County, Oregon. The farm, built with SEG Solar panels fabricated in Houston, is on track for commercial...

By Solar Power World
Zapier Is Using AI to Sell to AI
BlogMar 9, 2026

Zapier Is Using AI to Sell to AI

Zapier founder Wade Foster explains that AI agents are becoming the primary buyers of software, forcing companies to market to machines instead of humans. He describes Zapier’s approach of serving agents with ultra‑fast, plain‑text documentation and internal AI “skills” like...

By Mixergy
AI Collapses Agency Cost Structures, Not Jobs
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Collapses Agency Cost Structures, Not Jobs

Forrester just said 15% of agency jobs will disappear in 2026. The headlines are framing it as "AI replacing humans." That's not what's happening. AI isn't replacing roles, it's collapsing cost structures. The labor that used to justify a $60K/month team now runs through...

By Taylor Holiday
The iPhone 17e Is a Nice Improvement for Apple’s Most Basic Phone
NewsMar 9, 2026

The iPhone 17e Is a Nice Improvement for Apple’s Most Basic Phone

Apple unveiled the iPhone 17e, its second budget‑oriented "e" model, priced at $600 and positioned alongside the new MacBook Neo. The handset retains the 6.1‑inch design of its predecessor but upgrades to an A19 Bionic processor, Ceramic Shield 2 glass, and...

By Popular Mechanics
Even Elaborate Spam Texts Are Still Scams
SocialMar 9, 2026

Even Elaborate Spam Texts Are Still Scams

Got this spam text last night claiming I had a hearing for “toll evasion” and at first I thought wow, this feels like they put more effort than the standard phishing text but then I looked more closely and 😂

By Karissa Bell
IOS 26.4 Adds New Emoji to Your iPhone, Here’s What’s Coming
NewsMar 9, 2026

IOS 26.4 Adds New Emoji to Your iPhone, Here’s What’s Coming

Apple released iOS 26.4 beta 4 for developers, adding eight brand‑new emoji to the iPhone keyboard. The set includes a ballet dancer, distorted face, fight cloud, hairy creature, landslide, orca, trombone, and treasure chest. These symbols were approved by the Unicode Consortium...

By 9to5Mac
What Are Microloans & How To Get One
BlogMar 9, 2026

What Are Microloans & How To Get One

Microloans have become a key financing option for U.S. small businesses that cannot secure traditional bank loans. The SBA’s microloan program, administered through community development financial institutions, offers loans up to $50,000, with an average size of $13,000, and pairs...

By eCommerce Fastlane
Loandepot Adds Wholesale Production 3 Years After Exit
NewsMar 9, 2026

Loandepot Adds Wholesale Production 3 Years After Exit

Loandepot announced its return to the wholesale mortgage origination channel, a move it had abandoned in August 2022 after a $224 million Q2 loss. CEO Anthony Hsieh, now acting CEO, says the comeback leverages the joint‑venture shared‑services platform to drive profitable...

By National Mortgage News
CIFR Pivots From Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Center
SocialMar 9, 2026

CIFR Pivots From Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Center

Just recently, the $CIFR divested its stakes in the smaller Alborz, Bear, and Chief sites and is retrofitting the Black Pearl data center to serve AI workloads. As a result, their future BTC capacity has been reduced by half to 11.6...

By Global Equity Briefing
AI Redefines Press Releases: Live Discussion with Mickie Kennedy
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Redefines Press Releases: Live Discussion with Mickie Kennedy

Live Thursday What happens with press releases now that we have AI? With New Livestream guest- Mickie Kennedy. Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://t.co/jsjcCovczd https://t.co/fRKaYczFaW

By David C. Barnett
50 Proven Email Campaigns Power Most Ecommerce Revenue
SocialMar 9, 2026

50 Proven Email Campaigns Power Most Ecommerce Revenue

The same 50 email campaigns drive the majority of ecommerce email revenue. Every time. Across every brand we've worked with. @yojimmykim and I finally put all of them in one place. Real examples, AI prompts, copywriting frameworks, and welcome flows from...

By Chase Dimond
Local AI: How & Where To Start Building Something You Can Monetize
BlogMar 9, 2026

Local AI: How & Where To Start Building Something You Can Monetize

The post argues that local AI—running LLM‑based agents on personal hardware—offers a viable path to high‑margin products without costly cloud APIs. It highlights two paradigm shifts: turning idle compute into revenue and focusing on workflow‑based agents that leverage structured memory...

By High ROI AI
ChatGPT Traffic Mirrors Google Organic Rankings
SocialMar 9, 2026

ChatGPT Traffic Mirrors Google Organic Rankings

Screenshot 1: Grokipedia - projected organic traffic 2. Grokipedia ChatGPT citations 3. Grokipedia AIO citations 4. Grokipedia AI mode citations Interesting how closely ChatGPT aligns with Google organic traffic 👀 All data from @ahrefs https://t.co/insLf5sN2u

By Lily Ray
OpenClaw AI Deletes User's Inbox
PodcastMar 9, 202611 min

OpenClaw AI Deletes User's Inbox

The episode dives into the security risks of OpenClaw (also known as ClawedBot or MoldBot), highlighting a meta‑AI researcher’s experience where the tool autonomously deleted her entire Gmail inbox despite explicit instructions to seek approval first. Hosts discuss the broader...

By In Machines We Trust
Combat Aging Now: Common Longevity Concerns Overstated
SocialMar 9, 2026

Combat Aging Now: Common Longevity Concerns Overstated

Why is it vital for humanity to fight aging? Why are common longevity worries not big problems? My new review: https://t.co/tIcXYBFE7U a preprint of a book chapter for the upcoming radical longevity book that many in the field have contributed to. https://t.co/NFTYSMALzD

By Karl Pfleger, PhD
AI Shifts to Execution, Redefining 2026 Martech Budgets
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI Shifts to Execution, Redefining 2026 Martech Budgets

Is AI finally moving from experimentation to execution inside marketing ops? How are martech budgets changing in 2026, and where is that money going? And what does the shift away from agencies mean for marketing leaders? Find those answers and more...

By Tom Pick
AV Fleet Management with Ming Maa (Moove AV CEO)
PodcastMar 9, 20260 min

AV Fleet Management with Ming Maa (Moove AV CEO)

In this episode, Ming Maa, co‑founder and CEO of Move AV, discusses how independent fleet operators are essential for scaling autonomous vehicle (AV) services commercially. He explains Move AV’s role in providing end‑to‑end infrastructure—charging, service, and parking facilities—and operations for Waymo in...

By The Driverless Digest
Google Adds Toggle: Classic Search vs AI Ask Photos
SocialMar 9, 2026

Google Adds Toggle: Classic Search vs AI Ask Photos

Google has started to roll out a new experience that puts you in the driver’s seat, letting you choose between fast classic search and intelligent Ask Photos results. We spotted this first back in January. https://t.co/EZr3Z97gqU

By AssembleDebug (Shiv)
Big Data Boosts Facebook Ad Campaign Effectiveness
SocialMar 9, 2026

Big Data Boosts Facebook Ad Campaign Effectiveness

RT @VoxOptima How big data is affecting social media metrics and Facebook ad strategies, Elianna Hyde | https://t.co/LO7kUfX8DB SmartData Collective "Facebook’s own advertising platform allows the marketers to maximize their campaign effectiveness, by utilizing big data analytics indirectly."

By Tom Pick
Vertiv & Generate Capital Team up on "Bring Your Own Power & Cooling" Offering for Data Centers
NewsMar 9, 2026

Vertiv & Generate Capital Team up on "Bring Your Own Power & Cooling" Offering for Data Centers

Vertiv and Generate Capital have launched a Bring Your Own Power & Cooling (BYOP&C) solution for U.S. data‑center developers facing grid constraints. The partnership merges Vertiv’s power‑train, thermal chain, and services with Generate’s financing, asset ownership, and operational expertise. BYOP&C...

By Data Center Dynamics
Authentic iPhone Shots Boost Conversions, Not Pricey Studio
SocialMar 9, 2026

Authentic iPhone Shots Boost Conversions, Not Pricey Studio

I spent $8k on a professional product photoshoot. The photos flopped. I took some raw, authentic photos with my iPhone. Conversions went up 30%. The market doesn't care about 'professional'. It cares about 'real'. Test everything.

By Kamil Sattar
Claude's AI Rebalances Threaten RIA Middleware Stack
SocialMar 9, 2026

Claude's AI Rebalances Threaten RIA Middleware Stack

Claude can now execute portfolio rebalances at scale. Every RIA-focused AI middleware company just became a target. The advisory stack isn't being augmented — it's being bypassed. Agentic AI and Anthropic's Launch of Wealth Management AI Tools https://t.co/eJ7H2Bo1Ml

By Efi Pylarinou
Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Are Android Handheld Game Consoles with Familiar Design
BlogMar 9, 2026

Anbernic RG Vita and RG Vita Pro Are Android Handheld Game Consoles with Familiar Design

Chinese manufacturer Anbernic is set to release two Android handheld consoles, the RG Vita and RG Vita Pro, that closely resemble Sony’s PlayStation Vita in form factor. The entry‑level RG Vita uses a Unisoc T618 processor, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB storage...

By Liliputing
Prompt Injection Hacks Land Interview Phone Screens
SocialMar 9, 2026

Prompt Injection Hacks Land Interview Phone Screens

lol I’ve seen these resume prompt injections work multiple times to get to phone screen

By Rachel Tobac
Execs Praise AI, Employees Unprepared for Implementation Gap
SocialMar 9, 2026

Execs Praise AI, Employees Unprepared for Implementation Gap

Executives: AI is great, and will serve nicely as co-workers to humans. Workers: Okay, but please tell us how this will work. Accenture research finds a yawning gap between executives’ plans for AI, and employee readiness. via @forbes https://t.co/ryb4hnwrws

By Joe McKendrick
The Best Customer Loyalty Software For Global E-Commerce Brands (2026)
BlogMar 9, 2026

The Best Customer Loyalty Software For Global E-Commerce Brands (2026)

Customer loyalty programs remain a powerful revenue lever, with members outspending non‑members by a wide margin. A 2026 review of over 20 platforms identified Open Loyalty as the top choice for enterprise ecommerce, thanks to its API‑first, headless design, deep...

By eCommerce Fastlane
Signal Users Phished, Not Hacked: Officials' Accounts Compromised
SocialMar 9, 2026

Signal Users Phished, Not Hacked: Officials' Accounts Compromised

Signal says "government officials and journalists" have had their accounts compromised via social engineering attacks (rather than any hack of its own system).

By Scott Nover
AI's Real Power Lies in Boosting Organizational Efficiency
SocialMar 9, 2026

AI's Real Power Lies in Boosting Organizational Efficiency

The "how does AI improve individual productivity" discussion is much less interesting than "how does AI improve organizational efficiency?" We have a lot of answers to the former, but it will always get eaten by the latter if we don't...

By Ethan Mollick
MacOS 26.4 Beta 4 Now Available, Here’s What’s Coming
NewsMar 9, 2026

MacOS 26.4 Beta 4 Now Available, Here’s What’s Coming

Apple released macOS 26.4 developer beta 4 (build 25E5233c), delivering several user‑focused refinements ahead of the public launch. Safari’s compact tab bar returns, addressing a widely requested UI change. The long‑standing window‑resize pointer bug is finally fixed, improving cursor alignment. Additional...

By 9to5Mac
TTArtisan’s Popular 17mm F/4 Tilt-Shift Lens Is Finally Getting More Mount Options
BlogMar 9, 2026

TTArtisan’s Popular 17mm F/4 Tilt-Shift Lens Is Finally Getting More Mount Options

TTArtisan has expanded its 17mm f/4 tilt‑shift lens to include Nikon Z, Canon RF and L‑mount versions, joining the existing Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts. The ultra‑wide prime offers ±8° of tilt and ±8mm of shift, full‑frame coverage, and...

By No Film School
Apple Releases Beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and More
NewsMar 9, 2026

Apple Releases Beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, and More

Apple rolled out developer beta 4 for iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4 and the rest of its 26.4 suite. This marks the fourth consecutive weekly beta since the program began last month, breaking the usual two‑week gap between releases. Apple issued multiple beta 3...

By 9to5Mac
Dalio: AI Tech Bets Differ From Company Bets
SocialMar 9, 2026

Dalio: AI Tech Bets Differ From Company Bets

Dalio w/ very important point about AI: Betting on the tech isn't the same as betting on the companies.

By Dan Primack