News•Feb 13, 2026
ASICS EMEA Achieves Record Revenues as European Sportswear Demand Increases
ASICS EMEA posted a record €1.204 billion revenue for 2025, an 18.4% year‑on‑year increase. Growth was broad‑based, with SportStyle sales up 44% and strong gains across Performance Running, Tennis, Indoor and Apparel. Channel performance was robust: wholesale rose 22.5%, owned retail 8.2% and e‑commerce 10%. The results reflect accelerating demand for premium sportswear and athleisure across Europe.
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 13, 2026
PwC Says AI Cannot Replace Human Subjectivity in Decision-Making
PwC says AI cannot replace human subjectivity in decision‑making, so it will keep entry‑level graduate roles to develop judgment. The firm will use AI only for low‑value, routine tasks while senior staff focus on nuanced analysis. PwC received 60,000 applications...
By Personnel Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
Amazon Now: Redefining Speed in Modern Retail
Amazon has launched Amazon Now, a 60‑minute grocery delivery service for UK Prime members, positioning it as a premium speed layer within its ecosystem. The offering depends on a network of dark stores and tightly managed last‑mile logistics, raising questions...
By ChannelX (formerly Tamebay)
News•Feb 13, 2026
“Not Ready for Prime Time.” A Federal Tool to Check Voter Citizenship Keeps Making Mistakes.
The Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) was rapidly expanded under President Trump to let states bulk‑verify voter citizenship. Early deployments in Missouri and Texas flagged dozens of lawful citizens as potential noncitizens, prompting local clerks...
By ProPublica
News•Feb 13, 2026
Performance and Reliability: The Non-Negotiables in Live IP Broadcast
Live broadcast is transitioning from SDI to IP workflows built on SMPTE ST 2110, raising the bar for performance and reliability. Purpose‑built media switches now incorporate redundant power, precise PTP timing and boundary‑clock support, eliminating the compromises of repurposed data‑center...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 13, 2026
New York Times Advertising and Magnite Enter Strategic Collaboration for In-App Supply
New York Times Advertising and Magnite have deepened their partnership, designating Magnite’s DV+ platform as the preferred private‑marketplace conduit for the Times’ mobile in‑app ad inventory. The deal gives brands direct, addressable access to the newspaper’s premium app audience, which...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Yanik Guillemette Introduces an Intelligent Employee Recognition Assistant: Accolad Deploys Proactive AI to Empower Managers
Accolad has launched a proactive AI assistant that integrates directly into its employee recognition platform, turning sporadic praise into a systematic leadership habit. Inspired by trends unveiled at CES 2026, the assistant continuously scans work anniversaries, milestones and performance data...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
iDox.ai Launches Real-Time Guardrail to Prevent Sensitive Data Exposure in AI Workflows
iDox.ai unveiled Guardrail, a real‑time endpoint agent that stops confidential data from reaching generative AI tools. The solution applies policy‑based controls as users type, paste, or upload content, automatically blocking, sanitizing, or allowing actions based on risk. Guardrail targets legal,...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Novo Nordisk Sues Hims & Hers; TrumpRx Is Here; Physicians Are Not ‘Providers,’ Says ACP – Morning Medical Update Weekly...
Novo Nordisk has filed a patent lawsuit against telehealth firm Hims & Hers, alleging illegal compounding of semaglutide after the FDA declared the drug no longer in shortage. The case targets the surge in compounded Wegovy and Ozempic that emerged...
By Medical Economics
News•Feb 13, 2026
Mapping ‘Hard-to-Heat’ Homes in the UK
Ordnance Survey has mapped 23.6 million UK homes to create a heat‑retention index that flags properties most vulnerable to fuel poverty. The index draws on the National Geospatial Database and satellite‑derived observations, enabling granular climate‑risk profiling. Simon Navin highlighted how this...
By Geospatial World – Smart Infrastructure
News•Feb 13, 2026
Call to Protect Freelancers, ‘the Lifeblood of the Industry’
Perfect Storm’s “Freelance Landscape” report highlights growing strain between agencies and freelancers amid AI-driven industry upheaval. While 42% of freelancers report reduced agency work and 82% see day rates stagnating or falling, 33% note agencies are increasingly turning to freelancers...
By DecisionMarketing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Philips Unveils New InkSpace Snuggle Coil for Paediatric Imaging
Philips has launched the InkSpace Imaging Snuggle, a flexible paediatric body array coil for its 3.0 T MRI platforms. The blanket‑like, lightweight design wraps around children, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve comfort. Its high‑density array delivers sharp, high‑resolution images, cutting...
By Hospital Management
News•Feb 13, 2026
Lyell Doses First Patient in Phase III Trial for LBCL
Lyell Immunopharma has administered the first dose of its investigational CAR‑T therapy, ronde‑cel (LYL314), in the Phase III PiNACLE‑H2H trial for relapsed or refractory large B‑cell lymphoma. The head‑to‑head study randomizes roughly 400 patients to receive either ronde‑cel at 100 × 10⁶ cells...
By Hospital Management
News•Feb 13, 2026
Nanostructured Plasma Engineering Extends the Life of Industrial Steel
A plasma‑based low‑energy nitrogen ion implantation (PBLEII) treatment dramatically improves the corrosion resistance of 17‑4PH martensitic stainless steel, with peak performance at 450 °C. Electrochemical tests show the corrosion potential shifting to –169.4 mV (SCE), passive current density dropping to 0.5 µA cm⁻², and...
By AZoNano
News•Feb 13, 2026
Eutelsat “on Track”, LEO Revenues up 60%
Eutelsat’s mid‑year update highlighted a 60% surge in LEO (OneWeb) revenue, now accounting for more than one‑third of its Connectivity earnings. Overall revenue slipped to €574 million, while the Video division fell 12.3% amid continued Russian sanctions. Fixed Connectivity, Government services...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 13, 2026
OPINION: Zalentine’s Day – How Gen Z Valentine’s Trends Are Reshaping Retail
Retailers are rethinking Valentine’s Day as Gen Z shifts toward friend‑focused celebrations, coining the term “Zalentine’s Day.” Data shows 60 % of Gen Z will celebrate with friends, favoring authentic, shareable content over traditional romance imagery. Brands are urged to create digital‑first experiences—AR...
By InternetRetailing
News•Feb 13, 2026
Cineverse Acquires IndiCue
Cineverse announced the acquisition of ad‑tech firm IndiCue for up to $40 million, integrating its advertising and monetisation tools into the Matchpoint platform. The deal adds real‑time revenue optimisation across FAST, AVoD, CTV and other ad‑supported streaming channels. Financing combines cash,...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 13, 2026
From Probabilistic to Proven: The Deterministic Turn in Audience Data Strategy
TV advertising is shifting from probabilistic to deterministic audience data. Recent studies show IP‑based identity links to the correct household only 13% of the time, undermining reach and measurement. Deterministic signals such as authenticated ISP or publisher subscriber data can...
By Streaming Media
News•Feb 13, 2026
CleanCo Opens 500MWh Tesla Megapack BESS in Queensland, Australia
CleanCo Queensland has commissioned the Swanbank Battery, a 250 MW/500 MWh grid‑scale storage system built with Tesla’s Megapack technology at the former Swanbank coal‑power site near Brisbane. The AU$330 million project, funded by the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, began testing...
By Energy Storage News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Using AI to Crack Undruggable Drug Targets
ProPhet, an Israeli AI‑driven startup founded in late 2024, leverages a novel machine‑learning platform that projects proteins and small molecules into a common interaction space. This approach allows the company to screen billions of compounds against targets previously deemed undruggable,...
By Labiotech.eu
News•Feb 13, 2026
Why World Models Will Become a Platform Capability, Not a Corporate Superpower
The article argues that large language models have become commoditized, offering generic linguistic intelligence but lacking real‑world understanding. It proposes that world models—systems that learn environment dynamics, causality, and feedback—will evolve into a shared platform capability rather than a proprietary...
By Fast Company
News•Feb 13, 2026
Intertraffic Amsterdam Preview 2026
Intertraffic Amsterdam Preview 2026 outlines the next wave of European mobility, spotlighting autonomous buses, electric vehicle infrastructure, and AI‑driven traffic management. Organisers emphasize sustainability, with a focus on zero‑emission solutions and smart‑city data platforms. The preview also signals stronger collaboration...
By ITS International
News•Feb 13, 2026
60,000 Records Exposed in Cyberattack on Uzbekistan Government
Uzbekistan’s Digital Technologies Ministry confirmed that a cyberattack on three government information systems in late January exposed roughly 60,000 individual data records, not the personal data of 15 million citizens as earlier rumors suggested. The breach, which lasted from January 27‑30, was...
By The Cyber Express
News•Feb 13, 2026
Japanese Broker Rakuten Securities to Change MT4 Login Method to Enhance Security
Rakuten Securities will overhaul the MetaTrader 4 login process. Beginning Saturday, February 28 2025, the broker will issue random passwords for its MT4, MT4 Securities CFD and MT4 Commodity CFD accounts. After Saturday, February 28 2026, direct MT4 logins will be permanently disabled, requiring traders...
By FX News Group — Feed
News•Feb 13, 2026
OnPay Introduces Expanded HR Capabilities for Growing Teams
OnPay, a payroll provider for U.S. small‑ to medium‑sized businesses, announced an optional HR add‑on and a suite of enhancements designed to scale with growing teams. The new offering bundles employee document management, PTO requests, directories, software provisioning and org...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Intrizen Announces Expanded Executive Team to Build on Rapid Growth and Drive Innovation
Intrizen, an HR and IT transformation firm and SAP partner, announced an expanded executive team, adding Jerold Lack as Chief Revenue Officer and Lyric Everly as Chief Marketing Officer. The leadership boost follows the company's recent inclusion on the Inc....
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
New Study Finds Paycom’s IWant Has Delivered Significant ROI
Paycom unveiled a Forrester Consulting study showing its AI‑driven IWant™ engine can generate a projected three‑year ROI of up to 431% for a composite of its clients. The research highlights substantial time savings—up to 600 manager hours, 60 executive hours,...
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
DealsFlow Launches AI-Powered CRM and Social Media Automation Platform for Small and Medium Businesses
DealsFlow has launched an AI‑powered CRM and social media automation platform tailored for small and medium‑sized businesses. The solution merges Facebook and Instagram inbox management, AI‑driven comment replies, and AI‑generated text and image posts with traditional lead and pipeline tracking...
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Meet 'BABS': The AI-Powered Assistant Enhancing the Airport Experience at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport has launched BABS, an AI‑powered virtual assistant developed with Hello Lamp Post, as part of its Connected Personal Experiences (CPE) rollout. Passengers can access BABS via smartphones or digital kiosks for instant answers on check‑in, gate locations, dining...
By TTG Media
News•Feb 13, 2026
Simfoni Earns ProcureTech100 Recognition for AI-Driven Analytics and Sourcing Execution
Simfoni has been named to the 2025/2026 ProcureTech100, highlighting its AI-driven Strategic Spend Hub that automates procurement analytics and sourcing execution. The platform, built natively on Snowflake, consolidates spend data, sourcing workflows, and pipeline management into a single, governed application....
By MarTech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
HR Tech and Predictive Workforce Planning – Using Data and AI to Forecast Talent Needs Before Gaps Appear
Predictive workforce planning leverages AI and real‑time data to forecast talent needs before gaps emerge, replacing annual headcount cycles with continuous, scenario‑based modeling. Modern HR platforms integrate internal signals—performance, learning, engagement—and external labor‑market trends to create a living intelligence layer....
By HR Tech Series
News•Feb 13, 2026
Kaspersky Warns Against ‘Valentine’s Gift’ Card Scams
Kaspersky warns that scammers are targeting the surge in Valentine's Day gift‑card purchases with sophisticated phishing campaigns. The security firm’s latest global survey shows 80% of consumers plan to buy digital gifts, prompting fraudsters to create fake verification sites and...
By IT News Africa
News•Feb 13, 2026
8,000+ ChatGPT API Keys Left Publicly Accessible
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs uncovered more than 8,000 publicly accessible ChatGPT API keys, including over 5,000 GitHub repositories and roughly 3,000 live production websites. The keys were hard‑coded in source code, configuration files, and client‑side JavaScript, making them instantly...
By The Cyber Express
News•Feb 13, 2026
Novocure Wins FDA Approval to Treat Pancreatic Cancer with Electric Fields
Novocure received FDA clearance for its Optune Pax tumor‑treating‑field device in locally advanced pancreatic cancer, marking the company’s first indication beyond brain tumors. The pivotal trial of 571 patients showed a statistically significant two‑month overall‑survival gain (16.2 vs 14.2 months) when the device was...
By MedTech Dive
News•Feb 13, 2026
Tattile’s Comark+ Laser Combines Technology and Expertise
Tattile has merged Comark’s laser and radar expertise with its ANPR leadership to launch Comark+ Laser, a high‑precision traffic‑analysis sensor. The device features a 210° aperture, detects vehicles up to 250 km/h across two lanes, and operates at 100 Hz without an...
By ITS International
News•Feb 13, 2026
Persistent Systems Secures $87.5M MANET Order for NGC2 Prototype
Persistent Systems secured an $87.5 million order from the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, and Network (CPE C3N) for Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) devices that will form the transport layer of the Next‑Generation Command and...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Sunhillo to Provide Surveillance Data Fusion for MICH-AIR BVLOS System
Sunhillo Corporation has joined ResilienX’s MICH‑AIR BVLOS program as a key team member, providing surveillance data acquisition, distribution, and fusion. The company will deploy its cloud‑based SureLine software with a multi‑track fuser to merge radar, ADS‑B, and Remote ID inputs,...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Teledyne Marine Showcased Advanced Sonar & Autonomous Tech at SeaSEC Harbour Challenge
Teledyne Marine demonstrated its SeaBat F50 forward‑looking sonar during the SeaSEC Harbour Protection Challenge in Gothenburg, delivering real‑time, 140‑degree imaging of vessel traffic and unmanned underwater vehicles. The trial combined the sonar with a Teledyne FLIR thermal camera to track...
By Unmanned Systems Technology – News
News•Feb 13, 2026
Supply Chain Cyber Attacks Continue to Evolve in 2026: Group-IB
Group-IB’s High‑Tech Crime Trends Report 2026 warns that supply‑chain cyber attacks have matured into self‑contained ecosystems, with threat actors focusing on upstream vendors rather than direct targets. By exploiting trusted relationships, attackers can infiltrate downstream networks, as illustrated by 263...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Community Survey Reveals Cloud Migration Progress Alongside AI Adoption Gaps
RPI Consultants’ third State of the Infor Community Survey shows Infor users rapidly moving from legacy Lawson to CloudSuite, but many still lack the process redesign and training needed to fully exploit cloud benefits. The report highlights growing interest in...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 13, 2026
Ads of the Week: 6 Campaigns That Caught Our Eye, From McDonald’s to DoorDash
Adweek’s weekly roundup spotlights six standout campaigns, from McDonald’s quirky “Horizontal Breakfast” aimed at post‑Super Bowl viewers to JCPenney and Yahoo’s tongue‑in‑cheek takes on modern Valentine’s relationships. DoorDash’s spot captures the panic of gifting gone awry, while an AI‑powered ad...
By Adweek
News•Feb 13, 2026
Patriot Lines up Global Copper-Silver Assets for the AI-Driven Surge
Patriot Resources, an ASX‑listed junior, has assembled a global copper‑silver portfolio aimed at capitalising on the AI‑driven data‑centre boom. The company recently secured the high‑grade Tassa silver‑gold project in Peru for $500,000 and is advancing drilling that has returned multiple...
By The Age – Business
News•Feb 13, 2026
Should Healthcare Organizations Transition to Biometric Security?
Biometric authentication is now mainstream in U.S. healthcare, with roughly 78% of organizations deploying fingerprint or facial‑recognition systems. The technology promises stronger identity assurance, faster workflow access, and reduced patient misidentification, directly addressing HIPAA compliance and safety concerns. However, high...
By HIT Consultant
News•Feb 13, 2026
Singapore Mulls Keeping Carbon Tax at Low End of Target
Singapore’s finance minister said the city‑state may keep its carbon tax near the low end of the $50‑80 per tonne range slated for 2030, after noting a slowdown in global climate momentum. The current levy sits at S$45 (~$35.60) per tonne, already...
By Argus Media – News & analysis
News•Feb 13, 2026
Medicomp Launches AI Validation Tools to Stop Clinical Hallucinations
Medicomp Systems unveiled a Model Context Protocol (MCP) that links generative AI models to its 45‑year clinical knowledge graph, filtering hallucinations before data enters electronic health records. The suite enables safe AI APIs for diagnostic prompting, chart summarization, quality‑measure evaluation,...
By HIT Consultant
News•Feb 13, 2026
Purely Elizabeth Is Borrowing From Beauty’s Launch Playbook to Target Gen Z
Purely Elizabeth, the leading natural‑category granola brand, launched Purely Glow, a limited‑edition salted vanilla pistachio granola infused with collagen peptides and biotin. The product debuted exclusively on the brand’s e‑commerce platform and TikTok Shop, supported by a TikTok‑centric creator campaign...
By Glossy
News•Feb 13, 2026
‘A Brand Trip’: How the Creator Economy Showed up at This Year’s Super Bowl
Brands turned Super Bowl suites into creator‑centric activations, inviting influencers to attend the game and generate content at a fraction of traditional fees. Agencies reported a surge in last‑minute deals, with suite rentals exceeding $1 million but delivering audience reach that...
By Digiday
News•Feb 13, 2026
From Feeds to Streets: How Mega Influencer Haley Baylee Is Diversifying Beyond Platform Algorithms
Haley Baylee, a creator with 10 million Instagram and 16.4 million TikTok followers, has partnered with Intersection’s LinkNYC to display her existing social videos on more than 4,000 free‑Wi‑Fi kiosks across New York City. The arrangement is exposure‑only, with no fee, and runs...
By Digiday
News•Feb 13, 2026
USF and Tampa General Expand Partnership with GE HealthCare to Advance Surgical Training
The University of South Florida installs Allia Moveo image-guided therapy system
By HCB News (dotmed) – Healthcare Business News