Instagram Premium Program Aims To Boost Users' Story Performance
Instagram is piloting a new subscription called Instagram Plus in Mexico, Japan and the Philippines, priced up to $2.20 per month. The service adds Story‑centric tools such as unlimited audience lists, re‑watch metrics, weekly spotlight, 24‑hour extensions and anonymous story previews. It is positioned for everyday users, distinct from the higher‑priced Meta Verified plan for creators and businesses. The rollout mirrors Snapchat+ and could open a new revenue stream for Meta beyond advertising.
New Sensor Could Allow MRIs to See Molecular-Level Changes
University of California, Santa Barbara researchers have engineered a genetically encoded, protein‑based sensor that lets magnetic resonance imaging capture molecular‑level activity inside cells. The modular system, called MAPPER, couples aquaporin water channels with interchangeable protein domains to generate MRI‑detectable signals...
Canada’s First Full-Stack, University-Owned Quantum Computer Comes to USask
The University of Saskatchewan will become the first Canadian university to own a full‑stack quantum computer, backed by roughly $1.43 million USD from Prairies Economic Development Canada and $0.30 million USD from Innovation Saskatchewan. The system, built with hardware from Rigetti Computing...
The Apple Pencil Alternative I Use Daily Is on Sale for $28 - but Not for Long
The ESR Geo Pencil, an Apple Pencil alternative, is on Amazon for $28, a 22% discount that ends tonight. The stylus works with any iPad released after 2018 and offers a 12‑hour battery life with a 20‑minute charge, magnetic attachment,...
Effective Device Management Requires Collaboration of Clinical Engineers, IT Teams
Medical devices are becoming increasingly sophisticated, blurring the lines between engineering and information technology responsibilities, says McLaren Health Care’s Samantha Jacques, a HIMSS26 Changemaker Award winner. She argues that effective device management now demands close collaboration between clinical engineers and...
DNA Software Meets the Daubert Standard According to the Third Circuit and Adds to the List of New Technologies Being...
The Third Circuit ruled that TrueAllele probabilistic genotyping software satisfies the Daubert reliability standard, permitting its use at trial. The court highlighted the software’s scientific foundation, a false‑positive rate of 0.005% versus 2‑6% for human analysis, and 42 validation studies....
Cisco Extends Its Enterprise Agreement to Include Nutanix Cloud Platform
Cisco has broadened its Enterprise Agreement (EA) to cover Nutanix Cloud Platform, marking the first time the EA incorporates third‑party OEM technology. The extension gives customers predictable, protected pricing and the ability to scale Nutanix usage without renegotiating contracts. Cisco’s...
Meteomatics – Field Technician for Drone Operations | Full Time | Oslo, Norway
Meteomatics is hiring a Drone Flight Operations Technician in Oslo to maintain and deploy its Meteodrone and Meteobase systems across Norway. The role involves field maintenance, installation, and occasional piloting, with frequent travel to remote sites and a 1‑3‑month training...
Retailers Sign on for Firmly Agentic Commerce Platform
Firmly has launched Firmly Connect, a no‑code platform that lets online retailers plug into AI shopping agents and emerging vertical apps within hours. The solution eliminates months of engineering by abstracting protocols and providing a centralized dashboard for pricing, inventory,...
Key Neurons Can Jumpstart Leg Movement After Spinal Injury
Researchers identified a rare subset of graft‑derived interneurons that can reconnect broken spinal circuits and trigger leg muscle activity in animal models of spinal cord injury. When these neurons were experimentally activated, 20‑30% of the subjects showed measurable leg movements,...
Air Force Awards BlackSky $99M to Large Aperture Optical Payload for Space-Based Imaging
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded BlackSky Technology a $99 million contract to develop a low‑cost, large‑aperture optical payload for space‑based imaging and space‑domain awareness. An initial $2.1 million FY‑2026 R&D obligation will jump‑start design work, with the SBIR Phase III award...
MODEX 2026: Ocado Intelligent Automation Debuts AI-Powered Software Suite
Ocado Intelligent Automation will unveil Ocado IQ at MODEX 2026, a cloud‑based AI platform that directs every pick, path and priority from inbound to outbound. The software powers the Chuck autonomous mobile robot and the newly‑designed Porter pallet‑moving AMR, both...
Quick Share’s Little-Known Shortcut Lets You Share to Another Android Phone by Tapping It
Google’s Quick Share still houses a tap‑to‑share shortcut originally introduced as Nearby Share, echoing the old Android Beam gesture. A recent One UI 9 leak suggests Samsung will surface this "Tap to Share" feature in the upcoming Android 17 update, making it...
AirKamuy
AirKamuy, a Tokyo‑based startup founded in August 2022, designs and manufactures fixed‑wing VTOL aircraft and unmanned solutions. The company handles design and assembly in‑house, aiming to become the world’s leading fixed‑wing VTOL manufacturer. Its leadership combines telecom infrastructure, finance, and...
Agentic Commerce-Era Lessons From Social Commerce And Digital Ad Channels
Agentic commerce is being touted as the next evolution of online shopping, echoing the hype that surrounded social commerce a few years ago. The article distills four lessons from social commerce—value proposition, flawless experience, right‑channel targeting, and trust—that are critical...
Sarens Helps Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal Undergo Adaptation as Hub for Offshore Wind
Sarens partnered with the Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal (ACBT) in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to convert the steel‑focused port into a dedicated offshore‑wind hub. The engineering team performed a ground stability study and deployed a high‑capacity crawler crane with a Superlift...
Industry Leaders Continue to Weigh in on Zillow Preview
Zillow launched Preview on March 17, a pre‑market listing platform that initially partnered with five major brokerages and added more than two dozen firms within two weeks. The service lets homes appear to buyers before MLS listing, mirroring similar "Coming Soon"...
Mobilint Seeks to Supply NPU Chips for Shinsegae AI Checkout Systems
South Korean AI chip startup Mobilint has completed silicon proof‑of‑concept validation for its second‑generation NPU, Regulus, developed for Shinsegae Group’s AI‑powered checkout kiosks. The chip, fabricated on TSMC’s 12‑nm process, is slated for mass production in the second quarter and...
Samsung Electronics Adopts Hybrid Bonding Inspection Equipment
Samsung Electronics is rolling out hybrid bonding inspection equipment, partnering with Onto Innovation’s picosecond laser ultrasound system that is already being validated on mass‑production lines. The joint development targets detection of microscopic voids and overlay errors in high‑bandwidth memory (HBM)...
Rebellions Raises 640 Billion Won in Pre-IPO Round as First Korea National Growth Fund Pick
South Korean AI chip designer Rebellions Inc. closed a 640 billion won pre‑IPO funding round, valuing the company at 3.4 trillion won. The round, led by the state‑backed Korea National Growth Fund with 250 billion won, also included contributions from KDB and Mirae...
Razer's First Split Ergonomic Keyboard Is Here
Razer has launched the Pro Type Ergo, its first split ergonomic keyboard, aimed at reducing strain and boosting productivity for office users. The device features a split QWERTY layout, a cushioned wrist rest, dual B keys, and a mini space‑bar...
Treeline Pushes Software-Driven Model for IT Services
Treeline announced a $25 million Series A round to develop a modern IT operating system that automates and standardizes service delivery across IT, security, and compliance. The platform replaces fragmented, ticket‑based workflows with a unified, software‑driven layer, allowing routine tasks to be...
The Demand Gen Engine: Why Buyer Interest Now Starts With Proof
B2B buyers are abandoning traditional outbound messaging in favor of self‑serve research backed by verifiable proof such as reviews, pricing transparency, and interactive demos. Edelman’s 2025 Trust Barometer and Gartner’s 2025 Buyer Study reveal that 61% of buyers now prefer...
The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom
U.S. universities are witnessing a surge in AI‑driven note‑taking apps and smart‑glass recorders, tools that capture audio, video, and biometric data without clear consent. Platforms such as Otter.ai operate with opaque data‑retention policies, while devices like Meta’s smart glasses embed...
Check Out More Certified Refurbished Pixel Models on the Google Store and Amazon Renewed.
Google is expanding its Certified Refurbished program, adding the Pixel 8a to an existing lineup that includes the Pixel 7a, 7, 8, 8 Pro, and 7 Pro on the Google Store. Refurbished devices are inspected, repaired with genuine Google parts, and shipped in 100 %...
Latest Issue of Semiconductor Today Now Available
Semiconductor Today’s March 2026 issue spotlights rapid advances in compound semiconductors, noting a projected market size of roughly $5.2 bn by 2031 growing at a 14% CAGR. The publication highlights the ALP‑4‑SiC project for quantum photonic circuits, new growth methods for...
TippingPoint Raises $4.5M Seed to Drug Hidden Epigenetic Targets in Deadly Pediatric Brain Cancer
TippingPoint Biosciences announced a $4.5 million seed round led by SOSV and LKS Fund to advance its epigenetic drug discovery platform. The company targets protein‑protein interfaces within disease‑specific chromatin environments, aiming at sites traditionally deemed undruggable. Its inaugural program focuses on...
UK AR7: Offshore Wind’s Pricing Reset Is Music to Insurers’ Ears
The UK’s AR7 offshore wind auction concluded with significantly lower strike prices, marking a pricing reset that benefits both developers and insurers. Contract values fell to around £70 per megawatt‑hour (approximately $86), reflecting tighter cost structures and improved turbine efficiency....
Haag-Streit Launches Metis 3D Digital Heads-Up Module Worldwide
Haag‑Streit has launched its Metis 3D Digital Heads‑Up Module worldwide, extending the Metis 900 microscope line with a 4K, 3‑D visualization platform. The system places a high‑resolution screen in the surgeon’s line of sight, allowing a more upright posture and reducing neck...
New Washington Law Regulates License Plate Readers
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6002, the state’s first set of rules governing automated license plate readers (ALPR). The law blocks federal and out‑of‑state agencies from accessing data collected by public‑sector cameras, bans placement near health‑care facilities, courts...
Oracle Reportedly Lays Off Thousands of Employees to Bankroll Its Massive AI Infrastructure Bet
Oracle announced a massive workforce reduction, targeting 20,000 to 30,000 positions, to free up roughly $10 billion in cash flow for its AI infrastructure push. The cuts follow a $50 billion capital raise plan that has left the company in debt and...
Qcells Launches Turnkey Solar and Storage Program for New Home Construction
Qcells has launched "Qcells New Homes," a vertically integrated division that offers homebuilders a turnkey solar‑plus‑storage solution for new construction. The program bundles domestically manufactured panels, battery systems, financing from its subsidiary Enfin, installation support and long‑term monitoring into a...
Brain Corp Updates Floor-Cleaning Robots with Adaptive AI that Removes Route Training
Brain Corp unveiled BrainOS Clean 2.0, integrating SelfPath AI into Tennant’s X‑series floor‑cleaning robots. The update lets machines autonomously generate and adjust routes, removing the need for manual training. Early deployments show 22% higher coverage, 55% greater autonomy, and deployment speeds more than...
The ROI of Intelligence: How AI Agents for Business Operations Are Delivering Value
G2’s review of over 2,700 AI‑agent implementations shows rapid adoption, with 88% of users praising productivity gains and an average ROI realized in just over five months. Automation, conversational intelligence, and real‑time analytics emerge as the most valued capabilities, while...
JFrog Partners with iZeno
JFrog announced a partnership with Singapore‑based iZeno to deliver its full platform to enterprises across Southeast Asia. The collaboration combines JFrog’s DevSecOps tools—including Artifactory, Xray, Advanced Security, Runtime, ML, AI Catalog, and AppTrust—with iZeno’s regional consulting, compliance, and cloud‑native modernization...
New Work in the Age of AI Doesn’t Need a Government Planner
A new NBER working paper by David Autor and co‑authors shows that one in five American workers now hold jobs that did not exist before 1970, and these "new work" roles command a wage premium, especially in technology‑linked occupations. The...
Less Guidance on Fair Dealing and TPMs?
On March 19, 2026, the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal set aside two declarations issued by Justice Roy that had classified Parks Canada’s use of a password to access Blacklock’s pay‑walled articles as fair dealing and not a TPM circumvention....
Google Photos Is Losing some of Its Editing Shortcuts to ‘Reduce Accidental Triggers’
Google Photos is removing several gesture‑based editing shortcuts on Android, including circling, tapping, and scribbling that previously launched Move, Erase, and Reimagine tools. The change aims to curb accidental triggers that interrupt simple edits like rotate or crop. Google says...
Geely Tech EU and 3SS Launch In‑car Entertainment Hub for Zeekr in Europe
Geely Technology Europe and 3 Screen Solutions have launched an in‑car entertainment hub for Zeekr vehicles across Europe, built on Android Automotive OS and powered by 3Ready Automotive. The platform integrates premium video, live TV and news from over 15...
Caller ID App Truecaller Hits 500 Million Monthly Users
Swedish caller‑ID platform Truecaller announced it now has 500 million monthly active users, up 50 million since April 2025 and double its base over the past five years. India remains its largest market, contributing over 350 million users, while 150 million users are outside...
Google's 'Performance Advisor' Steph Curry Teases Probable New Wearable
NBA star Stephen Curry, Google’s newly appointed Performance Advisor, has teased the company’s first health‑focused wearable in a 15‑second Instagram video. The clip shows a gray‑orange band on Curry’s wrist and hints at AI‑driven features, though Google has provided no...
AI News Roundup – OpenAI Discontinues Sora App and Shifts Priorities, Arm to Develop AI CPUs, Study Warns Against Sycophantic...
OpenAI announced it will discontinue its Sora video‑generation app, citing high compute costs and limited monetization, as it pivots toward business‑focused offerings ahead of a planned 2026 IPO. Arm Holdings revealed it will produce its own AI‑optimized CPUs, the Arm...
Reframe Systems Installs Robotic-Built Modular Unit as Sales Hub for Boston Innovation Center
Reframe Systems has installed a 554‑square‑foot robotic‑built modular unit at The Bolt, a 180,000‑sq‑ft innovation campus under construction in Woburn, Massachusetts. The unit serves as a high‑end sales and leasing hub for developer Cabot, Cabot & Forbes during the construction phase,...
Phase-Shift Control ICs Squeeze More Efficiency From Resonant Converters
STMicroelectronics has launched two phase‑shift control ICs, the STNRG599A and STNRG599B, targeting resonant‑converter power supplies and lighting drivers. The devices operate up to 750 kHz, provide zero‑voltage switching, and improve no‑load efficiency while offering built‑in safety features such as X‑capacitor discharge...
The Hundred-Year Cycle of Outsourced Computing
The article argues that today’s cloud is not a novel invention but the latest incarnation of a century‑old outsourcing model that began with IBM’s 1930s service bureaus. Each wave—from 1960s computer utilities to 1990s application service providers—centralized computing, then faced...
Claude Code Users Say They’re Hitting Usage Limits Faster than Normal
Anthropic has confirmed that Claude Code users are exhausting their usage limits far faster than before, with some prompts consuming up to 10% of a monthly quota and simple greetings using 2% of a session. Users on the $100‑per‑month plan...
Teaching Robots to Harvest Asparagus
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have unveiled a robot prototype that can detect and localize ripe green asparagus while moving at speeds up to 1 m s⁻¹. The system uses RGB‑D cameras and real‑time algorithms, exceeding the 0.33 m s⁻¹ speed considered...
She Was Working Until 3 A.m. Every Quarter — What She Built Next Should Be a Lesson for Every CEO
A contract‑operations specialist at a large enterprise built an AI agent, "Connie," to automate data‑pulling, document processing, and workflow routing that previously kept her working past midnight each quarter. The tool accelerated her contract processing tenfold, improved output quality, and...
These Soundcore Sleep Earbuds Are $60 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Anker's Soundcore Sleep earbuds are featured in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, with the A20 model reduced by $60 to $119.99 (down from $179.99) and the newer A30 model discounted to $179.99, a $20 saving. The A20 relies on passive noise...
Turning Muscles Into Motors Gives Static Organs New Life
MIT researchers unveiled a myoneural actuator (MNA) that rewires sensory nerves to transform existing muscle into a fatigue‑resistant, computer‑controlled motor for paralyzed organs. In rodent models the MNA restored intestinal squeezing and mimicked residual calf muscle function while sending sensory...