News•Feb 26, 2026
AI Adoption Drives Investment Shift Beyond Chipmakers
Investors are widening AI exposure beyond chipmakers as generative AI reaches half of U.S. households within three years, a pace unmatched by prior technologies. Alger’s research splits the market into “enablers” that build hardware and software and “adopters” that embed AI into products and operations. The new Alger AI Enablers & Adopters ETF (ALAI) captures both sides, holding tech giants alongside semiconductor and emerging AI firms. This shift signals a broader, sector‑agnostic investment theme driven by AI‑powered productivity gains.
By ETF Trends (VettaFi)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Moderate Credit Growth Expected in 2026 as Lending Normalizes : Analysis
TransUnion projects moderate credit growth for 2026, with mortgage originations rising 4.0% and unsecured personal loans expanding 11.2%. Credit‑card originations are slated for a modest 2.0% increase, while auto‑loan originations may dip 1.5%. The outlook emphasizes disciplined underwriting supported by...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 26, 2026
Stars Align for Passkeys but Will Adoption Follow?
Credential‑based fraud and login friction are eroding conversion for high‑value e‑commerce shoppers, prompting merchants to seek stronger, lower‑friction authentication. Passkeys, built on FIDO public‑key cryptography and unlocked via biometrics or PIN, promise to eliminate password reuse and phishing risk. PayPal...
By PYMNTS
News•Feb 26, 2026
Samba: Essentials, Utilities Tally Most Ad Impressions in 2nd-Half 2025
Samba TV’s H2 2025 advertising report shows a sharp pivot toward essential and infrastructure categories, with utilities ad impressions jumping 48%, insurance up 18% and pharma rising 12%. Discretionary sectors such as career services, apparel and food & beverage posted double‑digit...
By TV Tech (TVTechnology)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Single-Cell Study Links Hair Loss to Tissue Contraction
A 2026 Nature Communications study used single‑cell RNA sequencing to map the hair follicle microenvironment in men with androgenetic alopecia. The researchers discovered that fibroblasts in the connective tissue sheath (CTS) adopt an abnormal actomyosin‑driven contractile phenotype, compressing follicles and...
By Bioengineer.org
News•Feb 26, 2026
Minecraft Creators Want to Do More Brand Integrations in 2026
Brands are increasingly favoring in‑game integrations over fully owned virtual worlds, a trend already evident on platforms like Roblox and Fortnite. In 2025 advertisers shifted spend toward embedding logos and branded assets within popular user‑generated experiences. Minecraft creators, however, feel...
By GamesBeat
News•Feb 26, 2026
Android 17 Beta 2 Brings a New Multitasking Trick and Cross-Device Handoff
Google rolled out Android 17 beta 2, adding a universal Bubbles feature that lets users long‑press any app icon to create floating windows and manage them via a new taskbar bubble bar on large‑screen devices. The update also introduces cross‑device app...
By Android Central
News•Feb 26, 2026
Whole-Body MRI Provider Starts Offering AI-Powered CCTA Scans
TrueScan, a whole‑body MRI center in St. Peterburg, Florida, has begun offering AI‑powered coronary CT angiography (CCTA) from Heartflow, available as a standalone test or bundled with its MRI packages. The move addresses growing patient and physician demand for coronary imaging...
By Cardiovascular Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
Marquis V. SonicWall Lawsuit Ups the Breach Blame Game
Fintech firm Marquis, which serves over 700 banks, filed a lawsuit against firewall vendor SonicWall after a ransomware breach exposed client data for roughly 780,000 individuals. SonicWall later disclosed that a breach of its own firewall configuration backups affected all...
By Dark Reading
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Can Agentic AI Improve Digital Security Processes
Agentic AI is emerging as a transformative layer for digital security by automating the management of Non‑Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. The technology enables proactive threat detection, automated response, and continuous visibility, allowing security teams to shift focus toward...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Does Implementing Agentic AI Fit the Budget of SMBs
Non‑human identities (NHIs) such as machine‑generated secrets are becoming a critical attack surface, prompting organizations to adopt comprehensive NHI management across discovery, classification, detection and remediation stages. Effective NHI programs deliver reduced breach risk, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiencies through...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
How Smart Are NHIs in Managing Complex Security Environments
Non‑Human Identities (NHIs) are machine credentials that protect data in cloud‑first environments. The article outlines a full NHI lifecycle—from discovery to remediation—and stresses that piecemeal tools fall short. It highlights industry‑specific challenges, such as patient data in healthcare and DevOps...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Can Agentic AI Effectively Handle Enterprise Security Needs
Enterprises are turning to Non‑Human Identity (NHI) management to close security gaps created by machine‑generated accounts and their secrets. By automating discovery, classification, monitoring and decommissioning, organizations can reduce breach exposure while cutting operational costs. Centralized NHI platforms deliver real‑time...
By Security Boulevard
News•Feb 26, 2026
Infotrust to Reinvest $50M From Nexgen Sale Into Shoring up Sovereign Security
Infotrust has sold its cloud and communications arm Nexgen to Aussie Broadband for up to $50 million, freeing capital to accelerate its sovereign cyber‑security strategy. The proceeds will be redeployed into identity, data‑privacy and broader federal‑government capabilities, as well as potential...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Most Brands Ignore This Visibility Engine — It Builds Credibility, SEO and Media Reach at Scale
Brands that scale fastest rely on distribution infrastructure, not louder messaging. Digital newswires act as a scalable engine that moves verified content through media ecosystems, delivering immediate reach and credibility. By syndicating releases to online publications, financial platforms, and AI...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 26, 2026
In Indiana, New State Controls Create Challenges — and Opportunities — for Vendors
Indiana has introduced new state‑level controls that shift K‑12 spending authority from individual districts to the state education department. The policy enforces standardized curricula, centralized purchasing platforms, and stricter reporting on vendor performance. While vendors now face added compliance hurdles,...
By Education Week — Market Brief (industry)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Targeted PET/CT Tracer Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
A new macrophage‑targeted PET/CT tracer (11C‑DPA‑713) can identify rheumatoid arthritis patients who will respond to anti‑TNF therapy within four weeks, far earlier than the traditional three‑to‑six‑month window. The study of 20 patients showed that standardized uptake values (SUVs) at baseline...
By Imaging Technology News (ITN)
News•Feb 26, 2026
ServiceNow AI Platform Vulnerability Enables Unauthenticated RCE
ServiceNow disclosed and patched a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-0542, in its AI Platform that could allow unauthenticated remote code execution. The flaw bypasses the ServiceNow Sandbox, affecting web interfaces, API endpoints, and automation modules, and carries a CVSS rating of 9.8....
By eSecurity Planet
News•Feb 26, 2026
Copilot Just Launched a To‑do List that Completes Itself, Finally Giving All of Us Professional Procrastinators the Productivity Upgrade We...
Microsoft unveiled Copilot Tasks, an AI‑powered to‑do list that can create, schedule, and execute tasks from natural‑language prompts. The service operates behind the scenes across apps, handling recurring chores, document generation, shopping, and logistics while reporting back upon completion. Users...
By Windows Central
News•Feb 26, 2026
AHA, Epic Launching Initiative on EHR Tools Supporting Postpartum Hemorrhage Management
The American Hospital Association and Epic have launched the Safer Births Post‑Partum Hemorrhage Collaborative, a seven‑month program aimed at cutting postpartum hemorrhage rates. The initiative combines monthly expert‑led webinars, peer‑to‑peer forums, and dedicated office‑hours for hands‑on EHR guidance. Participants gain...
By AHA News – American Hospital Association
News•Feb 26, 2026
Nordic Council Tender Pursues Cross-Border Digital ID Verification with Baltics
The Nordic Council of Ministers has launched a 1.6 million Danish‑krone tender to study cross‑border digital identity verification across Nordic and Baltic nations, including the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The analysis will identify legal, technical and organisational obstacles to automated...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 26, 2026
Idemia PS Deal Brings Growing Number of US mDLs to Trinsic’s Digital Identity Network
Trinsic has integrated Idemia Public Security’s mobile driver’s license (mDL) solution into its Digital Identity Acceptance Network, adding support for mDLs issued in New York, Arkansas, Iowa, West Virginia and Kentucky. Idemia, the leading U.S. provider of state‑backed mDLs, also serves three...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 26, 2026
Collective Health Collaborates with Google Cloud to Launch New AI-Powered System
Collective Health has unveiled Collective AI, an AI‑powered benefits assistant built with Google Cloud. The system answers member queries, supplies real‑time data to customer‑service reps, and offers employers plan‑design insights to streamline enrollment. Leveraging Google Cloud’s privacy‑by‑design infrastructure, the tool...
By MedCity News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Project Compass Is Europol’s New Playbook for Taking on The Com
Project Compass, a Europol‑led operation backed by 28 nations including the Five Eyes, began in January 2025 to dismantle the transnational youth‑focused cybercrime network known as The Com. Since its launch the initiative has secured 30 arrests, fully or partially...
By CyberScoop
News•Feb 26, 2026
Empowering Public Service: Frontline Readiness for a New Era of Modernization
Federal social service agencies are gearing up for a digital‑first transformation, driven by an administration agenda that emphasizes efficiency, accountability, and stronger security. The inaugural Equifax Social Services Outlook Index shows 100% of frontline workers expect workplace efficiency to improve...
By Federal News Network
News•Feb 26, 2026
The History of Satellite Ridesharing
Satellite ridesharing has evolved from occasional piggyback flights into a multi‑billion‑dollar industry by the mid‑2020s. The adoption of the CubeSat form factor and standardized deployers allowed dozens of small satellites to share a single launch, while brokers such as Spaceflight...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 26, 2026
Milwaukee Cop’s Misuse of Flock ALPR Undercuts Case for Facial Recognition Use
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) halted its facial‑recognition program while drafting usage policies after a scandal involving an officer who allegedly accessed the city’s Flock automated license‑plate recognition (ALPR) system over 120 times to track a personal acquaintance and 55 times...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 26, 2026
Emergency Warning System Blowout
Australia’s new national emergency warning system, AusAlert, has seen its projected cost explode from an initial $10 million to an estimated $132 million. Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain framed the increase as an investment in community safety rather than a blowout. The system...
By Government News (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bilt Taps Luxury Hotels to Build Marketplace for Top Spenders
Bilt has launched Bilt Verified, a marketplace that links Forbes‑rated luxury hotels with its high‑spending members. The program offers exclusive perks such as a $100 hotel credit, complimentary breakfast, flexible check‑in/out and room upgrades, while leveraging AI‑driven personalization and deep...
By Skift – Technology
News•Feb 26, 2026
Top Social Monitoring Tools Helping Brands Stay Ahead of Conversations
Brands risk missing fast‑moving conversations on TikTok, Reddit, and other platforms. Social media monitoring provides real‑time detection of mentions, spikes, and sentiment shifts, while listening analyzes longer‑term themes and analytics measures owned‑content performance. The article outlines how teams should define...
By Later Blog
News•Feb 26, 2026
Block Swaps 4,000 Workers for AI
Block, the fintech firm behind Cash App, Square and Afterpay, announced a 40% workforce reduction, cutting roughly 4,000 jobs and shrinking headcount from 10,000 to just over 6,000. CEO Jack Dorsey said the move is driven by rapid advances in...
By Payments Dive
News•Feb 26, 2026
Wyden Blocks Rudd Confirmation to Lead Cyber Command, NSA
Senator Ron Wyden announced he will block the Senate’s confirmation of Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd as head of U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency. Wyden argues Rudd lacks any digital‑warfare or signals‑intelligence background and gave vague answers on...
By The Record by Recorded Future
News•Feb 26, 2026
Redfin and Compass Partner to Expand Inventory and Seller Choice
Redfin announced a partnership with Compass International Holdings to display Compass listings on Redfin.com without days‑on‑market, price‑history, or valuation data. The arrangement lets sellers choose phased marketing, keeping listings MLS‑compliant while delaying full public exposure. Redfin emphasizes that 94% of...
By Redfin News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Altech Introduces New Pluggable Terminal Block Range
Altech Corporation has launched a new range of pluggable terminal blocks designed for rapid, tool‑free installations and field wiring. The hybrid design merges spring‑clamp security with plug‑in convenience, offering instant connections that resist vibration and eliminate common assembly errors. Blocks...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 26, 2026
Language Accessibility Grows as a Priority for Public Safety Officials
Santa Clara County’s Sheriff’s Office has launched a year‑long pilot of Pocketalk’s translation platform, giving deputies on‑demand access to real‑time audio and text translation in English and 92 other languages. The tool runs on mobile devices similar to iPhones and...
By Route Fifty — Finance (section)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Provider’s Degree of Control Affects DMCA Safe Harbor
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Elliott McGucken’s false copyright‑management‑information claim against Shutterstock, finding the platform’s watermarking and automated CMI removal did not show scienter. However, the court vacated summary judgment on the underlying...
By JD Supra – Legal Tech
News•Feb 26, 2026
Redwire Emphasizes Defense Pivot and Maturing Capabilities in 2025 Results
Redwire reported a 10.3% revenue increase in 2025, reaching $335.4 million, with fourth‑quarter sales surging 56% year‑over‑year to $108.8 million. CEO Peter Cannito said roughly two‑thirds of revenue is now moving into production, especially its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) portfolio. The company...
By Via Satellite
News•Feb 26, 2026
Snake-Like Robot Unveiled for Fukushima Debris Removal
TEPCO unveiled a 22‑metre, 4.6‑tonne snake‑like robot arm designed to retrieve radioactive debris from Fukushima Daiichi. The device can crawl through narrow tunnels, capture visual data, and is slated for a third trial removal later this year. Fukushima still houses...
By Tech Xplore Robotics
News•Feb 26, 2026
Senate Moves One Step Closer to Passing Health Care Cyber Reforms
The Senate Health, Education and Labor Committee approved the bipartisan Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act by a 22‑1 vote, with only Sen. Rand Paul dissenting. The legislation obliges the Department of Health and Human Services to craft a cybersecurity...
By CyberScoop
News•Feb 26, 2026
Windows 11’s New Start Menu Is Here, and the Community Reaction Is Basically “Why Is This Worse?”
Microsoft rolled out a redesigned Start menu for Windows 11 that expands the interface dramatically, especially on 27‑inch desktops, prompting complaints about wasted screen real estate. The update introduces automatic app categorization, but users cannot rename, delete, or reassign groups, leading...
By Windows Central
News•Feb 26, 2026
GE HealthCare and UCSF Health Announce 10-Year Care Alliance for Advanced Imaging
GE HealthCare and UCSF Health have signed a 10‑year Care Alliance to embed advanced imaging technology throughout UCSF’s expanding health system. The partnership will support the construction of two new hospitals—an adult facility at Parnassus Heights and a pediatric center...
By HIT Consultant
News•Feb 26, 2026
Emerging Opportunities in Venture Capital Ecosystem Analyzed in New Report
PitchBook’s new VC Emerging Opportunities report analyzes over 25,000 early‑stage firms across 12 technology verticals, combining machine‑learning exit predictions with macro indicators. Deal value rose 17.5% year‑over‑year while median pre‑money valuations jumped 28.8%, though first‑time financings fell 19%. SaaS leads...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 26, 2026
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Zongertinib for HER2-Mutant NSCLC
The FDA granted accelerated approval to zongertinib (Hernexeos) for adults with unresectable or metastatic non‑squamous NSCLC that carry activating HER2 TKD mutations, extending its use to treatment‑naive patients. The decision rests on the Beamion LUNG‑1 trial, which reported a 76%...
By AJMC (The American Journal of Managed Care)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Due Diligence Required as More Biofuel Feedstocks Used
NorthStandard released a white paper outlining the rapid uptake of biofuels in commercial shipping, noting a twelve‑fold increase in testing volumes to over 1 million MT between 2021 and 2025. Current 5‑10% bio‑blend usage satisfies the 2022 FuelEU Maritime requirement, but upcoming...
By MarineLink
News•Feb 26, 2026
Join Us on March 5th: The Future of Intelligent Hiring with SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors
SAP and SmartRecruiters are hosting a live webinar on March 5 to showcase the SmartRecruiters for SAP SuccessFactors solution. The session will demonstrate how the integrated platform can elevate the hiring experience, speed up recruiting cycles, and tie each hire...
By HRTechFeed
News•Feb 26, 2026
FedRamp 20x Opens the Door to Fast Access to Secure Services
FedRAMP 20x redesigns the federal cloud‑security authorization process by eliminating the agency sponsor requirement and introducing a cloud‑native path that can deliver approvals in weeks instead of years. Automation replaces narrative controls with machine‑readable evidence, targeting over 80% validation through continuous‑monitoring...
By FedTech Magazine
News•Feb 26, 2026
SOCOM on the Hunt for ‘Acoustic Rainbow’ Tech for Silencing Drones
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has launched an SBIR solicitation for acoustic rainbow emitters (ARE) to silence tactical drones, aiming to cut acoustic signatures by at least 50%. The devices must weigh no more than 1 kg for Group 1 UAVs and...
By Military Times
News•Feb 26, 2026
Increasing Rice Yields with Gene-Informed Selective Breeding
An international team led by Oxford, Nanjing Agricultural University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences identified the rice gene OsWRI1a as a key regulator of growth under varying nitrogen levels. Over‑expressing a strong OsWRI1a allele increased root‑to‑shoot ratios and grain...
By GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Amazon Same-Day Grocery Delivery and Pharmacy Services Comes to Louisville
Amazon has launched same‑day grocery delivery and pharmacy services in Louisville, covering a 55‑mile radius. The rollout adds Louisville to more than 2,300 U.S. cities offering Amazon grocery delivery and moves the company toward its goal of nearly 4,500 cities...
By Supermarket News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Framing the Agentic Advertising Management Protocols (AAMP) Initiative
The IAB Tech Lab unveiled the Agentic Ad Management Protocols (AAMP), an umbrella initiative that consolidates its Agentic Real‑Time Framework, Agentic Audiences, and buyer‑seller SDKs. AAMP is organized around three pillars: a high‑performance execution plane (ARTF), open‑source agentic protocols, and...
By IAB Tech Lab