Prop Firm JoinX Capital Selects Leverate Trading Infrastructure
Leverate announced a partnership with Swiss‑backed prop‑trading firm JoinX Capital, designating Leverate’s end‑to‑end infrastructure as the technology backbone of JoinX’s global platform. The collaboration supports a community of over 47,500 traders in 184 countries, offering multi‑asset access to Forex, crypto and stocks with funding up to $500,000 per trader. Leverate’s scalable, compliance‑ready stack enables JoinX to launch industry‑first products such as a 100% free funded challenge and a beginner‑focused SAFE MODE™. The deal underscores Leverate’s growing role as a preferred tech provider for fast‑growing prop firms.
Nigerian Communication Commission Orders Telecoms to Report Cyber Threats Within 4 Hours
Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a Cyber Resilience Framework requiring telecom operators to report any cyber‑attack to the regulator within four hours of detection. The rule, effective February 2027, applies to major providers such as MTN Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria, Globacom...

BirdsEyeView Launches AI Data Scrubbing to Streamline Hazard Modelling
BirdsEyeView, an ESA‑backed insurtech, unveiled AI Data Scrubbing, an automated tool that cleans, standardises and geolocates Statement of Values (SOV) files. The solution transforms raw exposure data into modelling‑ready inputs within minutes, handling up to 10,000 locations per run and...

Provide the Requested Hit Report, Court Rules: EDiscovery Case Law
The Southern District of New York magistrate ordered Sun to produce a hit report for its 57‑term counterproposal after Sun refused, emphasizing the need for transparent term negotiations. The court also compelled Sun to search director Steven Liu’s cellphone, rejecting...

Airiver Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Airiver DCB and Treats First Patient with Central Airway Stenosis
Airiver Medical announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough Device Designation to its pulmonary drug‑coated balloon (DCB) for treating central airway stenosis. The company also enrolled and treated the first patient in a pivotal trial that will...

Körber’s Michael Becher to Explore AI-Driven Intralogistics at IntraLogisteX 2026
Körber’s Vice President of Digitalisation & AI, Michael Becher, will lead a session at IntraLogisteX 2026 on AI‑driven intralogistics, focusing on digital twins, agentic AI and predictive maintenance. The presentation, scheduled for March 19 at NEC Birmingham, will demonstrate how...

Abercrombie & Fitch Profit Drops Despite ‘Record’ Q4 Sales
Abercrombie & Fitch reported a 6% decline in operating income to £524 million for the year, even as net sales rose 6% to £3.95 billion. The fourth quarter delivered a record £1.25 billion in sales, up 5%, but operating income fell 8% to...
Beiersdorf’s Skin Age Clock Can Predict Biological Age – Now Researchers Wants to Find Out What Makes It Tick
Beiersdorf’s AI‑driven Skin Age Clock, patented in 2021, reads epigenetic markers to estimate the biological age of skin. The technology underpins the Epicelline ingredient, now featured in Nivea and Eucerin lines, which claims to reverse cellular aging. To refine the...
Perplexity AI Introduces Voice Mode in Perplexity Computer
Perplexity AI has launched Voice Mode within its Perplexity Computer platform, enabling users to ask questions aloud and receive near‑instant answers. The feature supports continuous, multi‑turn conversations, allowing follow‑up queries without re‑activating the assistant. By integrating speech input directly into...

IPad Today View Guide 2026 : Widgets for Improved Daily Productivity
The iPad Today View guide walks users through accessing the swipe‑right panel that aggregates widgets such as calendars, weather, and reminders. It explains how to add, remove, rearrange, and resize widgets, as well as edit their content to match personal...

The Most Curious Things Happening in Multifamily Innovation, with Sage Ventures' Moshe Crane
In this episode, host Edward Cohen and co‑host Zach Ahrens sit down with Moshe Crane, VP of Sage Ventures and author of the Curious Deal newsletter, to dissect the current state of multifamily real estate. Moshe explains how nuanced market...

OpenAI Shifts ChatGPT Purchases to Partner Apps
Wait, nobody is actually buying things in ChatGPT? SHOCKING :) Big advantage Google -> OpenAI is scaling back shopping directly inside ChatGPT via Instant Checkout by having checkouts instead take place in the specific apps that plug into ChatGPT "OpenAI staff...
The Real YouTube Pay Per View: Uncovering Creator Earnings & Latest Rates (2026)
YouTube’s partner program pays creators 55 % of ad revenue (45 % for Shorts), with earnings calculated on a cost‑per‑thousand‑views (CPM) basis. Reported CPMs vary widely, typically ranging from $3‑$5 up to $18 per 1,000 views, depending on niche, audience demographics, and...

Bundledocs Unveils Bundledocs Review Collaboration Platform
Bundledocs announced Bundledocs Review, a real‑time collaboration layer built into its cloud‑based document bundling platform for legal teams. The new solution adds secure shared workspaces, granular permission controls, live commenting, annotation and a full audit trail, eliminating the need for...

M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM Plunges to Lowest-Ever Price Following M5 Announcement — $300 Off Is a Steal...
Apple’s 15‑inch M4 MacBook Air with 24 GB RAM has hit a historic low of $1,299 on Amazon, the cheapest price recorded by price‑tracking tools. The deal arrives just after Apple unveiled the newer M5‑based Air, which offers modest performance gains...
Lack of Regulatory Action on Hyperscaler Dominance Prompts Inquiry Chair to Quit
Kip Meek, chair of the UK Competition and Markets Authority's cloud inquiry, resigned in protest over the regulator's sluggish response to hyperscaler dominance. The CMA’s report highlighted that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services control roughly 70‑90% of the UK...

Nosh Launches eSIM to Power Global Connectivity & Borderless Digital Payments
Nosh has introduced an eSIM feature that lets users buy, activate, and manage digital SIM plans directly within its app, expanding the fintech’s services beyond digital asset trading and bill payments. The eSIM offering includes data‑only and full voice‑text‑data plans...

Veeva Sustains 16% YoY Growth, Beats Guidance
My thoughts on $VEEV Revenue growth has remained around +16% YoY over the last four quarters. Veeva beat its own Q4 revenue guidance by 3.2%, and if it similarly beats the forecast next quarter, growth could accelerate to +16.7%. Subscription services non-GAAP...

Choose the Right Futures Wheel or Scenario Method
Do a futures wheel or scenario analysis exercise with your team the next time you are thinking about the future. In this paper, we describe how to do that and which method to choose. It's available in JMIR: https://t.co/BUP5MVqnks https://t.co/0UofN0ZGIM

Tata Elxsi Launches DevStudio.ai, a Multi-Agent, ASPICE-Aligned GenAI Platform to Accelerate Automotive Software Engineering
Global design firm Tata Elxsi unveiled DevStudio.ai, a generative‑AI platform built for the automotive software development lifecycle. The solution uses a multi‑agent architecture aligned with ASPICE standards and can run on cloud or air‑gapped on‑premise environments. Early deployments with OEMs...

Gemini Projects Rebranded as Notebooks, Integrated with NotebookLM
Gemini "Projects" may get a new name and a powerful NotebookLM tie-in Leaked strings reveal "Notebooks" will let users group chats by topic and share sources between Gemini and NotebookLM ✅ More details - https://t.co/48rQwIdXWM https://t.co/yLmaIQWa2i
Roundhill Launches Pure-Play Space ETF
Roundhill Investments announced the launch of the Roundhill Space & Technology ETF (ticker MARS) on March 5, 2026, offering active exposure to pure‑play space companies. McKinsey projects the global space economy to swell to $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion...

The Sequence Opinion #819: How AI Chips Are Made?
The post explains that AI performance in 2026 hinges more on hardware than algorithms, with GPUs—originally built for graphics—serving as the foundation for neural‑network training. It outlines the engineering journey from high‑level RTL and Verilog code through physical design to...

Nintendo Switch 2 Users Buying Fewer Games because of AI Storage Crisis, Report Claims — Game Demand Under Threat as...
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is confronting an AI‑driven NAND shortage that has driven storage prices sharply higher. The handheld’s 256 GB internal capacity is quickly consumed by modern titles—Final Fantasy VII Rebirth alone occupies roughly 102.5 GB—forcing gamers to consider costly microSD Express cards. As...

Cancer-Eating Bacteria Engineered to Consume Tumors From the Inside Out
University of Waterloo researchers have engineered the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium sporogenes to consume solid tumors from the inside out. The spores infiltrate the oxygen‑free tumor core, proliferate and break down cancerous tissue. By inserting an oxygen‑resistant gene and a quorum‑sensing...
Active Investors Spent More On Fewer Deals In February
Active venture investors concentrated capital on a handful of mega‑deals in February, with generative‑AI heavyweights dominating the landscape. OpenAI secured a record‑breaking $110 billion round, the largest startup financing ever, while overall deal count remained flat. Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and...

Government Throws Weight Behind Space-Manufactured Drugs
The UK government announced a new package of measures to accelerate space‑based pharmaceutical manufacturing, offering regulatory clarity and a sandbox for companies developing drugs in microgravity. The initiative, led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, brings together the...

Accessibility Can’t Stop at the Shelf: An $18 Trillion Lesson for Marketers by AudioEye
Rare Beauty’s new fragrance launch turned its accessible bottle design into the centerpiece of a marketing campaign, generating organic buzz and consumer goodwill. The brand’s inclusive approach illustrates how accessibility can be a growth engine rather than a compliance checkbox....
The Promise Of A World of Low Launch Prices Is Still Far Off
The article argues that despite hype around reusable rockets, truly low‑cost launch prices remain elusive. It examines why SpaceX’s sub‑$5 kg target is still out of reach for most customers, citing technical bottlenecks, limited launch cadence, and regulatory hurdles. The piece...

The Great Migration: Why Every AI Platform Is Converging on Kubernetes
Kubernetes has become the de‑facto operating system for AI, with 82% of container users and two‑thirds of generative‑AI teams running production workloads on the platform. The shift from stateless microservices to data processing, distributed training, LLM inference, and autonomous agents...
Hyperlocal AI with a Million Subscribers
Patch, operating under the PatchAM brand, has launched AI‑generated newsletters that now serve 14,000 hyperlocal communities and have amassed nearly one million subscribers. The service pulls content from aggregation sources, event calendars and platforms like Nextdoor, delivering daily or twice‑weekly...
Q&A: AWS Launches Amazon Connect Health to Streamline Healthcare Workflows
Amazon Web Services unveiled Amazon Connect Health, an agentic AI platform that plugs directly into electronic health records to automate patient verification, appointment scheduling, ambient documentation, and medical coding. The service, built on FHIR standards and Amazon HealthLake, offers a...
Skyports Supports Tokyo Demonstration eVTOL Flights with Vertiport Automation System
Skyports Infrastructure supplied its Vertiport Automation System (VAS) to support SkyDrive’s eVTOL flight demonstrations in Tokyo from Feb 24‑28, 2026. The five‑day event showcased the remotely piloted SD‑05 aircraft over Tokyo Bay and featured a temporary vertiport terminal equipped with...
Ultrathink Returns: Deep Reasoning Boosts Bug Fixing
ULTRATHINK IS BACK. Claude Code v2.1.68 brings back the fan-favorite deep reasoning mode to your terminal. 🔥 → Purpose: Solving impossible bugs + "tough spots" → How: Just type "ultrathink" in your prompt Massive efficiency gain 👊 https://t.co/8E1wqu8RAw

SANS Stormcast Thursday, March 5th, 2026: XWorm Analysis; Cisco “Secure” Firewall Managmeent Center; LastPass Phishing
In this 7‑minute Stormcast episode, Johannes Ulrich and guest Xavier dissect a new XWorm sample, tracing its infection chain from a phishing email with a 7‑zip attachment through JavaScript, PowerShell, and a .NET DLL loader to the final payload. They...

Autonomous Networks Evolve Into KPI‑Driven Economic Strategy
At #MWC26 one theme stood out at the @Ericsson pavilion: Autonomous networks are no longer just about automation. They are becoming an economic strategy, where intent-driven architectures align network behavior directly with business KPIs. My latest analysis. https://t.co/eC7D8S6bFP #AI @MWCHub @GSMA
Why Portfolio Companies Struggle with Third-Party Cyber Risk
Portfolio companies are grappling with third‑party cyber risk as digital ecosystems expand and vendor reliance grows. Traditional perimeter defenses have eroded, leaving sensitive data and operational resilience dependent on external partners. Lean security teams and rapid onboarding prioritize speed over...

EIB to Provide Advisory Support for VÆRIDION Aircraft Development
The European Investment Bank will provide advisory services to German start‑up VÆRIDION under the EU Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance programme. The support is aimed at moving VÆRIDION’s Microliner – a nine‑seat, fully electric regional aircraft – from prototype to...
Targeted Therapies to Join Chemo as Oncology Treatment Backbone
Targeted therapies are reshaping oncology, yet chemotherapy remains essential. Immune checkpoint inhibitors like Keytruda generate $31.7 bn sales in 2025 and cover more than 40 indications. The FDA granted 63 antibody‑drug conjugate review designations in 2024, nearly double the previous peak....
Suffolk and North East Essex ICB Publishes £5.2 Million Contract for GP IT
Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board has issued a £5.2 million contract to modernise GP IT systems in line with the Primary Care Digital Services Model. The three‑year agreement, starting 1 December 2026, can be extended to 2031 and requires a...
Unanimous Vote Passed on SB 275, the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments Bill
Utah’s Senate voted unanimously to pass SB 275 Sub 2, amending the State‑Endorsed Digital Identity Program. The legislation authorizes a wallet‑based digital ID that places data control and privacy in the hands of citizens. It builds on the SB 260...

Jet2's Collection of Certified Sustainable Hotels Grows to 1,500
Jet2holidays has expanded its Certified Sustainable Hotel programme to 1,500 properties, up from 800 at launch in 2023. The certification follows ABTA’s standards, covering energy, water, waste, local sourcing and community support. A dedicated trade portal now lets agents easily...
New Optical Tactile Sensor Tracks Head Motion in Radiotherapy
Developing an optical tactile sensor for tracking head motion during radiotherapy: an interview with Bhoomika Gandhi https://t.co/RvtMbgrSUf

Hansa Closes on FDA Verdict for Transplant Drug Imlifidase
The FDA has begun reviewing Hansa Biopharma’s imlifidase, a drug that desensitises highly sensitised kidney‑transplant patients, with a decision expected by December 19, 2024. If approved, it would be the first U.S. therapy to improve transplant odds for the 10‑15 % of...
HTN Now: Exploring and Tackling the Real Pain Points Around the Use of Digital Systems
A recent HTN audience survey, presented by Aire Innovate’s Ian Dove and Fiona Costello, identified persistent pain points in NHS digital systems. Staff cite inadequate training, top‑down development, poor interoperability and extensive manual workarounds, while IT capacity backlogs stretch change...

Lunar Dust Study Links Space Weathering to Changes in Moon Ultraviolet Brightness
Southwest Research Institute and UT San Antonio re‑examined Apollo 11, 16 and 17 lunar soils with modern transmission electron microscopy to quantify how space weathering alters far‑ultraviolet (FUV) reflectance. The study linked the presence of nanophase‑iron particles in grain rims...

Lunar Dust Model Maps How Charged Grains Stick to Spacecraft
Researchers from the Beijing Institute of Technology, the China Academy of Space Technology and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have introduced a theoretical model that couples electrostatic forces with contact‑mechanics to predict whether low‑velocity charged lunar dust grains stick to...
Lunar Spacecraft Exhaust Could Obscure Clues to Origins of Life
Over half of methane exhaust from lunar landers can migrate across the Moon, reaching the opposite pole within two lunar days and becoming trapped in permanently shadowed regions. Simulations of ESA’s Argonaut mission show 42 % of exhaust settles at the...

Northrop Grumman Boosters Set For First Crewed Lunar Voyage Of Artemis Era
Northrop Grumman's new five‑segment solid rocket boosters will power NASA's Artemis II launch, the first crewed mission of the Space Launch System, slated for early February 2026. Each 177‑foot booster delivers 3.6 million pounds of thrust, together providing 7.2 million of the SLS’s...

Danish Mani Mission to Chart Lunar Terrain in 3D
Denmark’s University of Copenhagen will lead the ESA‑backed Mani mission, slated for a 2029 launch, to map the Moon’s north and south polar regions in three dimensions. The satellite will capture high‑resolution images from multiple angles, using shadow analysis to...