B2B Merchandising Brand Fully Promoted Enters India, Plans Metro Expansion
Fully Promoted, the international B2B merchandising brand, launched its first Indian flagship store in Chennai, partnering with United Franchise Group. The franchise is headed by Suresh Raghuraj and Deepika Loganathan, who also manage the brand’s Australian operations. AI-driven platforms from HaiVE Australia, including AI Agents and VibeStudio, will power operational support across all locations. Following Chennai, the company plans rapid rollout into Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad, inviting new franchise partners to join a network of over 300 stores worldwide.
How To Identify And Solve Click Fraud In Paid Media – Ask A PPC via @Sejournal, @Navahf
Click fraud can masquerade as normal performance issues, making it difficult for paid‑media managers to identify true waste. The article outlines a three‑step approach: audit placement and targeting settings, understand platform‑level fraud protections, and deploy mitigation tools when invalid clicks...
Hypermedia Advances Unified Programmatic Offering with Integrated Digital Revenue Function
Hypermedia, the UAE‑based digital out‑of‑home and retail media network, has launched an Integrated Digital Revenue Function that merges its DOOH assets with the programmatic expertise of DXTA Technology, its ad‑tech arm. Led by Head of Digital Sales Hicham Dergham and...
Freshworks Expands Freshservice with Continuous Discovery and Dependency Mapping for IT Asset Management
Freshworks Inc. launched a redefined IT Asset Management (ITAM) module for its Freshservice platform, adding continuous infrastructure discovery and dependency mapping. The AI‑powered service operations layer unifies data from hybrid, cloud, and on‑premises environments, enabling real‑time visibility of hardware, applications,...
Will AI Make It Harder for Non-Graduates to Climb the Jobs Ladder?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the labour market, with new research suggesting that up to a third of routine, low‑skill roles could be automated within the next decade. The Financial Times analysis warns that non‑graduate workers are likely to bear the...
URC TV Cuts Streaming Costs with Eluvio Migration
United Rugby Championship migrated its direct‑to‑consumer service, URC TV, to Eluvio’s Content Fabric platform, slashing streaming operating costs by 62%. The move sparked a 64% jump in transaction volume and lifted revenue 35% despite lower pricing. Subscriber numbers more than doubled,...
Custom Travel Solutions Launches RouteStack.ai
Custom Travel Solutions (CTS) unveiled RouteStack.ai, an AI‑native infrastructure that lets large‑language‑model agents like ChatGPT and Perplexity pull real‑time hotel inventory and generate instant booking links. Built on a proprietary Model Context Protocol, the platform translates conversational queries into structured...
Former Employee of National Industrial Company Pleads Guilty to Crimes Related to Hacking Computer Networks and Extorting Employees
A former core infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey‑based industrial firm pleaded guilty in federal court to extorting the company and damaging its computer network. In November 2023, the 59‑year‑old Missouri resident initiated unauthorized remote‑desktop sessions, deleted admin accounts, altered passwords,...
GameStop NVMe SSD 2TB SSD Review: A Surprisingly Capable Budget Drive for the PS5
GameStop has entered the SSD market with a PS5‑compatible NVMe M.2 2280 drive available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. Priced at $175 for 1TB, $237 for 2TB and $427 for 4TB, the drive delivers up to 7,400 MB/s reads and...
Amazon to Apply 3.5% Fuel and Logistics Surcharge on Fulfillment
Amazon announced a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on its Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) services, effective April 17 for U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil and expanding on May 2 to Buy with Prime and Multi‑Channel Fulfillment. The charge translates to roughly...
The Genesis Mission: How AI Supercomputing Is About to Reshape American Science and Energy
The Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, led by Dr. Dario Gil, aims to double U.S. R&D productivity within ten years by merging high‑performance computing, AI supercomputing, and quantum computing. The initiative deploys massive AI‑focused supercomputer clusters at Argonne and Oak...
Restor3d Launches Aeros Modular Stem System
restor3d announced the full commercial launch of its Aeros Modular Stem System for total ankle replacement, becoming available in the United States on April 2, 2026. The system, part of the Kinos Total Ankle portfolio, features 3D‑printed porous tibial and...
Bovine Serum Albumin Crosslinked Hydrogels with Enhanced Mechanical Properties for Skin Bioelectronics
A new protein‑crosslinking method incorporates modified bovine serum albumin (BSA) into hydrogel networks, delivering ultra‑stretchable, strongly adhesive, and conductive gels. Dual physical‑chemical bonds and the protein’s spring‑like secondary structures dramatically improve mechanical strength and energy dissipation. The abundant functional groups...
TikTok Shop Gains Traction in Germany
TikTok Shop has become a mainstream channel in Germany one year after its launch, with 15 percent of online shoppers making at least one purchase. The platform now ranks as the 15th‑largest online retailer in the country, driven by rising purchase...
Batching Process Boosts Gateway Two Approvals
The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) has rolled out an outsourced “batching” model that groups building‑control applications for specialised external suppliers. Early pilot data show gateway‑two approval rates climbing to 67 percent and median assessment times falling to four weeks. The approach...
What a Bank-Client Relationship Looks Like when Banks Control the Data Behind the UX
Grasshopper introduced its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in August 2025, partnering with digital‑banking platform Narmi to let clients feed financial data into AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT without exposing core banking systems. MCP acts as a secure...
Wilson Connectivity, Autonomous Systems Team for In-Building Wireless Service
Wilson Connectivity has teamed with Autonomous Systems to launch an automated, AI‑ready network‑lifecycle management service for in‑building wireless infrastructure. The offering blends Wilson’s three‑decade expertise in DAS, private 5G and CBRS with Autonomous’s cloud‑based monitoring platform, delivering real‑time visibility and active...
FOS Responds to the Mills Review
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) responded on 2 April 2026 to the FCA’s Mills Review, which examined AI’s long‑term impact on retail finance. Early analysis suggests AI contributed to roughly 35% of initial assessment responses, improving consumer argument clarity but also creating...
Regulating BNPL – FCA Issues Directions and Notification Form for TPR
On 1 April 2026 the UK Financial Conduct Authority refreshed its Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later (BNPL) webpage, issuing formal directions for the temporary permissions regime (TPR). Firms may submit a notification form to register for temporary permission starting 15 May 2026, pay a £280 fee (approximately $356),...
The Battery Linchpin: Why Energy Storage Is the only the only Way to Safely Power the AI Boom
The AI boom is set to push North American summer peak demand up by 224 GW, a 69% jump over the previous decade forecast. To meet the 24/7 power needs of hyperscale data centers, developers plan 24.3 GW of utility‑scale battery storage...
Sonic Rumble Rebranded to Sonic Rumble Party as It Adds New Features and Removes Game Modes
Sega has rebranded its mobile party‑royale Sonic Rumble as Sonic Rumble Party, rolling out version 1.5 on March 16, 2026. The update introduces a new Party Rumble mode, starter missions, and Toy Capsules while retiring Quick Rumble, Special Rumbles, Amy’s Requests, and...
TotalEnergies, Masdar Establish US$2.2 Billion Asia Renewables Partnership
TotalEnergies and Masdar have formed a $2.2 billion 50‑50 joint venture to develop on‑shore solar‑PV, wind and battery‑storage projects across nine Asian countries. The new entity combines roughly 3 GW of operational assets with a 6 GW pipeline slated for completion by 2030....
In the Age of AI, the Human Becomes the Strategy — Vera Advances a Human-Centric Approach to Enterprise Performance
Vera, an AI‑powered consultancy, argues that as artificial intelligence scales, human capabilities become the decisive factor for enterprise success. Citing Deloitte’s human‑capital trends report and insights from Anthropic co‑founder Daniela Amodei, the company stresses that traits such as curiosity, compassion,...
When the Machine Asks You to Stay
In late 2025 Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT would soon offer a verified‑adult erotica mode, promising to treat adults like adults. The rollout has been postponed twice, with OpenAI citing a focus on intelligence, personality and a more proactive chatbot....
A New Implant Aims to Rewire the Brain to Help Stroke Patients
Epia Neuro, a San Francisco startup, unveiled a brain‑computer interface paired with a motorized glove to restore hand function in stroke patients. The disk‑shaped implant sits under the skull, captures neural intent from undamaged brain regions, and translates it via...
Biocytogen and Sihuan Pharmaceutical Partner to Discover Novel Therapeutics in Multiple Indications
Biocytogen and China’s Sihuan Pharmaceutical have signed a strategic partnership to co‑develop novel antibody therapeutics across several disease areas, including obesity. The deal merges Biocytogen’s fully human antibody discovery platform—featuring target‑humanized mouse models, in‑vivo efficacy systems, and an AI‑driven sequence...
Colorado House Passes Legislation to Legalize Plug-In Solar for Renters
The Colorado House approved HB26‑1007, a bill that legalizes plug‑in solar systems for renters and multifamily residents. The legislation treats these portable photovoltaic arrays as personal property, sidestepping HOA and municipal bans, and mandates UL 3700 safety certification. It also...
Kenya’s AI Bill Creates a New Digital Sheriff with Sweeping Powers
In February 2026 Kenya introduced its first comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Bill, establishing an independent Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner – dubbed the “digital sheriff” – with sweeping powers to inspect AI systems, access training data, and enforce compliance. The...
New Belgian AI Platform Backbone Aims to Cut Costly Quality Failures in Food Production
Belgian startup Backbone launches an AI platform for real-time quality and compliance management in food production, backed by seed funding from 100IN. The system consolidates fragmented supplier, lab, and procedural data to detect risks before they reach production, addressing an...
FAA Publishes Special Conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Engine
The Federal Aviation Administration has published special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600 kW electric engine, issuing a Final Rule in the Federal Register. The move marks a major step toward type certification of the company’s hydrogen‑electric powertrain intended for 10‑20‑seat commercial aircraft....
T1 Energy Produced 2.8GW Solar Modules in 2025, Forecasts up to 4.2GW in 2026
U.S. solar maker T1 Energy reported 2.79 GW of module production in 2025, aligning with its 2.6‑3 GW guidance. Q4 net sales surged to $358.5 million, while the net loss narrowed to $190 million, half of the prior year’s loss. The company secured a...
DRAM Pauses After Rally as NAND Extends Gains, Q2 Rebound Expected
DRAM prices stalled in March at $13 per 8 Gb DDR4 after an 11‑month rally, as supply agreements capped movement. Q1 pricing was largely set earlier, but quarterly contract prices still rose sharply from Q4. Samsung signaled a 40‑45% price hike...
Memory Market Rebounds, but AI Demand Reshapes Recovery
The 2026 memory market is rebounding, but the recovery is being reshaped by AI‑driven demand. TrendForce projects DRAM contract prices to climb 58‑63% QoQ and NAND Flash to surge 70‑75% QoQ in Q2. AI and data‑center expansion are pushing suppliers...
Workforce Gap of 53,000 Threatens 2026 Solar Deployment Targets
The U.S. solar sector must meet a July 4, 2026 construction deadline to secure full federal tax credits, prompting a surge in project activity. Current employment stands at 280,000, but analysts project a need for 355,000 workers by late 2026, leaving a 53,000‑person...
Infineon Launches TLVR Power Module for AI Server Power Demand
Infineon Technologies has launched the TDM24745T, a quad‑phase power module designed for AI server platforms. The compact 9 × 10 × 5 mm device integrates four power stages, a TLVR inductor and decoupling capacitors, achieving current densities above 2 A/mm² and peak currents up to 320 A....
Fujitsu, Rapidus Team up on 1.4nm AI Chip for Servers
Fujitsu and Rapidus announced a joint development of a 1.4 nm neural processing unit (NPU) aimed at AI inference in servers. The project, costing roughly 58 billion yen, will leverage Rapidus’s advanced node roadmap and Fujitsu’s Arm‑based Monaka CPU built on a...
SSE Appoints Derrymeen BESS Contractors
SSE has named Kirby Group Engineering and Sungrow as the primary contractors for the 100 MW/200 MWh Derrymeen Battery Energy Storage System in County Tyrone. Sungrow will provide its PowerTitan 2.0 battery technology while Kirby will manage construction and balance‑of‑plant work. Mobilisation is underway...
Starlink Shines Bright in Asia-Pacific
SpaceX’s Starlink is accelerating its direct‑to‑device (D2D) rollout across the Asia‑Pacific, with launch dates confirmed for New Zealand’s Spark and Japan’s NTT Docomo, while SoftBank announced future plans. Spark’s offering mixes free access with a NZD10 (~$5.70) fee tier, targeting remote and...
Correspondence: Registering with and Reporting Your Fuel Prices to Fuel Finder
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an open letter urging all road fuel retailers to register with the government’s Fuel Finder platform and to report any price changes within 30 minutes. Starting 1 May 2026, the CMA will actively enforce...
ACC 2026: Meta-Analysis Supports CagriSema as Superior First-Line Therapy in Obesity
At the ACC 2026 meeting, a Bayesian network meta‑analysis of 2,803 overweight and obese adults showed that the fixed‑dose combination CagriSema outperformed its components, cagrilintide and semaglutide 2.4 mg, across all efficacy measures. CagriSema delivered the greatest absolute and percent weight...
Big Tech Shouldn’t Be Writing the Rules for AI
Anthropic’s public clash with the Trump administration has highlighted a widening gap in AI governance, where private firms are stepping into roles traditionally held by governments. The dispute underscores how U.S. policymakers have largely ceded oversight to corporate actors, leaving...
Critical Cisco IMC Auth Bypass Gives Attackers Admin Access
Cisco disclosed a critical authentication bypass (CVE‑2026‑20093) in its Integrated Management Controller (IMC) that lets unauthenticated attackers obtain admin privileges on UCS C‑Series and E‑Series servers. The flaw resides in the password‑change function and can be triggered with a crafted...
Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking Licence After Crossing $40 Billion in Lifetime Payments
Flutterwave has obtained a national micro‑finance banking licence in Nigeria after acquiring open‑banking startup Mono, allowing it to hold deposits and issue loans directly. The move follows $40 billion in lifetime payments processed through its platform and eliminates reliance on third‑party...
'Not How You Build a Digital Mind': How Reasoning Failures Are Preventing AI Models From Achieving Human-Level Intelligence
A new arXiv study warns that transformer‑based large language models suffer systematic reasoning failures, losing track of critical information during multi‑step tasks. The paper shows that self‑attention and next‑token prediction, while powerful for language generation, do not guarantee logical consistency....
Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs
Uber has broadened its $4,000 "Go Electric" grant to every driver in the United States, extending a program that was previously limited to New York, California, Massachusetts and Colorado. The incentive applies to Platinum and Diamond drivers who switch to...
Osprey Opens New Midlands Ultra-Rapid EV Charging Hub
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra‑rapid EV charging hub at Twyford Services near Evesham, featuring 16 Kempower chargers capable of 300 kW output. The site can potentially serve up to 32 vehicles at once and offers a range of payment...
Cyber-Physical Security Gaps Demand Attention, Health-ISAC’s 2025 Exercise Series Finds
Health‑ISAC’s 2025 resilience exercise series revealed persistent gaps in coordinating cyber and physical security teams across seven simulated ransomware‑plus‑intrusion tabletop drills. Participants repeatedly reported fragmented communication, delayed escalation, and insufficient joint response procedures. The after‑action report distilled twelve priority observations,...
ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report Sees Secondhand Hitting $393B by 2030
ThredUp’s 2026 Resale Report projects the global secondhand apparel market to hit $393 billion by 2030, expanding at a 9 % CAGR and outpacing new‑apparel growth. In the United States, resale is expected to reach $78.8 billion, growing four times faster than overall...
Siemens Expands Private 5G Play
Siemens announced a major expansion of its private 5G portfolio, adding the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland, France, Norway, and Poland to its footprint, now spanning 15 countries across Europe and the Americas. The U.S. launch will rely...
Norway Revitalises Effort to Acquire a Tactical-Class UAV with $103 Million Competition
Norway’s Defence Material Agency has relaunched a procurement for a tactical‑class unmanned aerial vehicle, issuing a pre‑qualification notice on 31 March 2026. The framework agreement is valued at up to NOK 1 billion (approximately US $103 million) for a four‑year term, with options to extend...