News•Feb 26, 2026
Endometrium-Targeted mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticles for Treating Reproductive Conditions
Researchers have engineered ligand‑conjugated mRNA‑lipid nanoparticles that home specifically to the endometrium, delivering therapeutic mRNA directly to uterine tissue. In a murine model of endometrial injury, the targeted formulation restored embryo implantation rates to near‑normal levels. Safety profiling showed reduced off‑target exposure compared with conventional, non‑targeted LNPs. The study positions endometrium‑targeted mRNA delivery as a promising avenue for treating infertility and other reproductive disorders.
By Nature Nanotechnology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Anthropic Acquires Computer-Use AI Startup Vercept After Meta Poached One of Its Founders
Anthropic announced the acquisition of Vercept, a Seattle‑based AI startup known for its computer‑use agent Vy, and will retire the product by March 25. Vercept, which raised $50 million from investors including Eric Schmidt and Jeff Dean, joins Anthropic’s Claude Code team following a...
By TechCrunch — Mergers & Acquisitions
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hawthorn FC Names Anker SOLIX as Official Home Battery Partner
Hawthorn Football Club announced a premier partnership with Anker SOLIX, naming the global home‑battery leader its Proud Official Home Battery Partner. The deal coincides with Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which offers rebates to spur residential energy‑storage adoption. Hawthorn members will...
By RenewEconomy
News•Feb 25, 2026
Singapore’s Approach to Building a Resilient Digital Future
Singapore is bolstering its cybersecurity ecosystem through a multi‑pronged strategy that includes large‑scale cyber‑drills, senior leadership training, and youth programmes to grow a skilled talent pipeline. The Cyber Security Agency and the Ministry of Digital Development coordinate rapid response to...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Dell Server Aims to Expand Edge AI in Harsh Environments
Dell introduced the PowerEdge XR9700, a ruggedized, liquid‑cooled server built for edge AI and cloud‑RAN deployments in harsh outdoor settings. The chassis is IP66 sealed and operates from –40°F to 115°F, eliminating the need for climate‑controlled shelters. Powered by Intel’s...
By Gestalt IT
News•Feb 25, 2026
Renishaw Launches Time-Resolved Raman Spectroscopy Integration
Renishaw has integrated time‑resolved Raman spectroscopy (TRRS) into its inVia confocal Raman microscope, pairing a newly developed single‑photon avalanche diode (SPAD) array detector with 50‑picosecond timing precision. The technique isolates Raman‑scattered photons from slower fluorescence, delivering high‑quality spectra for samples...
By Quality Digest
News•Feb 25, 2026
Vietnam: AI and Data Economy Key to 2026 Development Goals
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged a decisive breakthrough in Vietnam’s digital economy, positioning data and artificial intelligence as core growth pillars for the 2026 development agenda. He highlighted chronic delays in database integration, insufficient digital infrastructure, and a shortage...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
How a 3D-Printed Synthetic Sea Lion Pelvis Enhances Veterinary Capabilities to Counter Ongoing Beaching
UNLV engineers have 3D‑printed a synthetic pelvis that replicates the bone, soft tissue, and blood flow of California sea lions, using DICOM data from micro‑CT and MRI scans. The lifelike model lets veterinarians practice blood‑collection techniques without relying on carcasses,...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Hong Kong: 2026–27 Budget Accelerates AI and Innovation Leadership
Hong Kong’s 2026‑27 Budget places artificial intelligence at the core of its economic strategy, pledging multibillion‑dollar subsidies for AI research and a new Committee on AI and Industry Development Strategy. The plan expands computing capacity with a large‑scale data centre...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Philippines: Enabling Direct Digital Payouts for TESDA Scholars
Landbank and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) have signed a memorandum of agreement to digitise scholarship payouts for more than 335,000 scholars across the Philippines. The partnership uses Landbank’s ATM Payroll Facility to credit allowances directly into...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Nvidia Has Another Record Quarter Amid Record Capex Spends
Nvidia posted a record $68 billion quarter, a 73% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by its data‑center business. Data‑center revenue reached $62 billion, split between $51 billion in compute and $11 billion in networking products, pushing full‑year revenue to $215 billion. The company still reports no...
By TechCrunch AI
News•Feb 25, 2026
TikTok Releases Its 2026 Discover List
TikTok unveiled its 2026 Discover List, highlighting 50 creators across five categories—Educators, Foodies, Icons, Innovators, and Originators. Selections were based on video volume, account growth, engagement, and social impact. The program adds extra training and direct TikTok support for the...
By Social Media Today
News•Feb 25, 2026
Medical Device Maker UFP Technologies Warns of Data Stolen in Cyberattack
UFP Technologies, a $600 million medical‑device maker, disclosed a cyberattack detected on February 14 that compromised several IT systems. The company isolated the breach, removed the threat and engaged external advisors, but confirmed that data was stolen and some functions, such as...
By BleepingComputer
News•Feb 25, 2026
EHR Strategy Becomes a Recruitment Lever for Health Systems
Chief medical information officers are reframing EHR and AI investments from pure operational upgrades to strategic tools for clinician recruitment, retention, and burnout mitigation. Leaders at Sentara Health report over 75% adoption of AI‑generated discharge summaries, citing significant time savings...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 25, 2026
Australia: Embedding Digital Health in Tertiary Healthcare Degrees
Australia has launched the Digital Health Train the Trainer Toolkit, a national resource designed to help tertiary educators embed digital health competencies into health‑related degree programmes. Developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency with the Australian Council of Senior Academic...
By OpenGov Asia
News•Feb 25, 2026
Rheinmetall Showcases Integrated Attack and Counter-Drone Stack at Enforce Tac 2026
Rheinmetall unveiled an integrated asymmetric‑warfare stack at Enforce Tac 2026, combining the RCWS320C‑UAS counter‑drone weapon station, the 40 mm SSW40 squad support gun, and the portable FV‑014 loitering munition. All systems are tied into a unified command‑and‑control layer that fuses Gladius...
By Quwa – Defence News & Analysis
News•Feb 25, 2026
How to Roll Out a Successful Rebrand on Social Media
The article outlines a step‑by‑step framework for launching a social‑media rebrand, emphasizing internal alignment before any public post. It advises a comprehensive audit of existing profiles, followed by a structured content arc—teaser, reveal, and reinforcement—tailored to each platform. The guide...
By Later Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Vrbo Guests Can Pay Fees to Get Refunds When Rain Ruins a Stay
Vrbo has teamed with WeatherPromise to sell a weather‑guarantee add‑on that automatically refunds guests when rain exceeds predefined thresholds during their stay. The coverage price varies dynamically between 3 % and 8 % of the total trip cost, reflecting destination, dates and...
By Skift – Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Motorola Teases ‘Every Detail’ About Razr Fold Is Coming Next Week
Motorola unveiled a preview of its upcoming Razr Fold at CES 2026, showcasing a surprisingly thin, book‑style foldable that sits between the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold in design. The company hinted that full specifications and a potential launch timeline will...
By 9to5Google
News•Feb 25, 2026
Eye-Movement Deception Detection Studied as Part of Pentagon’s Vetting Modernization
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has been quietly advancing ocular‑motor deception detection research, initially using Converus' EyeDetect platform. By 2022 the technology moved from lab tests to operational trials at the Defense Intelligence Agency and later to field...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 25, 2026
Report: Agentic AI to Reduce Entry-Level Hiring Needs
Gartner’s 2025‑2026 survey of 509 global supply‑chain leaders finds that 55% expect agentic AI to shrink entry‑level hiring, while 51% anticipate broader workforce reductions. The majority (86%) agree AI adoption will force new talent‑pipeline processes, especially among high‑performing firms that...
By Supply Chain Quarterly
News•Feb 25, 2026
AI-Enabled Tool for Enhancing Storm Response and Grid Operations
IFS unveiled Resolve for Utilities, an AI‑enabled field service solution designed to boost storm response, crew coordination, and daily grid operations. Built on IFS's existing FSM platform, the tool incorporates IFS Nexus Black AI to automate crew callouts, enhance mutual‑aid...
By T&D World
News•Feb 25, 2026
Telecom News: Ribbon Communications, AWS, Sterlite Technologies, Mynet, Telecom Italia
Ribbon Communications and Amazon Web Services announced a joint, cloud‑native voice communications platform that combines Ribbon’s session border controllers and SIP routing with AWS’s containerized infrastructure. The solution, sold via AWS Marketplace, leverages Kubernetes for rapid migration, scalability and built‑in...
By TelecomLead
News•Feb 25, 2026
Google Releases ‘Gemini Enterprise’ Mobile App, Adds @Google Chat for Workspace
Google has released Gemini Enterprise mobile applications for Android and iOS, extending its AI work‑assistant platform to enterprise users. The apps are offered in early‑access by invitation only and are packaged as a standalone 33 MB Android app. Gemini Enterprise now...
By 9to5Google
News•Feb 25, 2026
Kneat Achieves Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
Kneat reported record Q4 2025 revenue of $17.0 million, a 24% increase year‑over‑year, and total 2025 revenue of $63.3 million, up 29%. SaaS sales surged 29% in the quarter and 33% for the full year, pushing annual recurring revenue to $74.1 million. Adjusted...
By GlobeNewswire – Earnings Releases
News•Feb 25, 2026
Atombeam and Trilliant Announce Partnership to Expand Utility Network Data Capacity
Atombeam and Trilliant have partnered to combine Atombeam’s Neurpac data‑compression software with Trilliant’s AMI communications platform, offering utilities a way to transmit more grid data without new hardware. Neurpac’s “Data‑as‑Codewords” encoding claims up to 75% reduction in data size, effectively...
By T&D World
News•Feb 25, 2026
FTC Says It Won’t Enforce COPPA Against Proper Use of Age Verification Tools
The Federal Trade Commission issued a policy statement saying it will not pursue enforcement actions against websites that use age‑verification tools, provided they follow strict safeguards. The exemption applies only when age data is used solely for verification, is not...
By The Record by Recorded Future
News•Feb 25, 2026
14 Health Systems Extend EHR Contracts with Altera Digital Health
Fourteen health systems have signed multiyear extensions for Altera Digital Health’s Sunrise electronic health record, reinforcing the vendor’s foothold in the acute‑care market. The renewed contracts cover institutions such as Phoenix Children’s, St. Mary’s, Grand Lake Health System and Hospital for...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 25, 2026
This Free App Made Me Quit Google Docs for Good
Craft, a freemium productivity app, consolidates document creation, scheduling, and note‑taking into a single workspace, challenging Google’s suite of separate tools. The free version provides 1,500 blocks, 1 GB storage, AI assistance and cross‑device sync, while the paid Craft Plus plan...
By MakeUseOf
News•Feb 25, 2026
A Robust New Telecom Qubit Identified in Silicon
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara have identified a new silicon defect, the carbon‑nitrogen (CN) center, as a robust telecom‑band qubit. Unlike the previously studied T center, the CN center contains no hydrogen, making it structurally stable and easier to fabricate....
By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Simplify MSP Technician Authentication with Duo Delegated Access
Cisco Duo unveiled Delegated Access, a feature that lets Managed Service Provider (MSP) technicians authenticate to client applications using a single Duo user account. The solution centralizes MFA policy, logs, and monitoring on the parent account while granting access to...
By ChannelE2E
News•Feb 25, 2026
Gen Z Preference For TikTok Over Google Drops 50%, Data Shows via @Sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Adobe Express’s February 2026 survey of 807 U.S. consumers shows TikTok usage as a search tool rose to 49%, yet Gen Z’s preference for TikTok over Google fell from 8% in 2024 to just 4% today. Across all ages, 14% of...
By Search Engine Journal
News•Feb 25, 2026
The Diminished State of Defense IT Acquisition and How to Fix It
The Department of Defense’s IT acquisition continues to miss cost, schedule and performance goals, with GAO reporting over 80% failure rates for large federal IT projects. Over‑engineered requirements, legacy‑focused acquisition processes, an under‑trained workforce, and contractor conflicts of interest keep...
By FCW (GovExec Technology)
News•Feb 25, 2026
6 Best Influencer Marketing Tools Built for Real Results in 2026
Influencer marketing has become a core growth channel in 2026, with budgets expanding and board‑level scrutiny demanding measurable ROI. The article outlines the three critical stages—discovery, campaign management, and performance measurement—and why integrated tools are essential to avoid manual inefficiencies....
By Later Blog
News•Feb 25, 2026
Radiopharmaceutical Targeted Toward Treatment-Resistant Cancer Put on FDA's Fast Track
Aktis Oncology announced that its investigational radiopharmaceutical AKY-1189 has earned FDA Fast Track designation. The drug targets Nectin‑4, present in 80‑90 % of urothelial cancers, and delivers the alpha‑emitter actinium‑225 directly to tumors. AKY-1189 is in a Phase 1b trial covering urothelial,...
By Radiology Business
News•Feb 25, 2026
Health Systems Save Millions by Eliminating IT Applications
Health systems are realizing significant cost savings by consolidating their IT application portfolios. Emplify Health eliminated over 30 applications, cutting $3 million in direct costs and $1.3 million in soft savings, while Providence reduced its portfolio by more than a third, saving...
By Becker’s Hospital Review
News•Feb 25, 2026
Set and Enforce Clear Lines for Police Biometrics, UK Commissioner Tells Policymakers
UK Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner William Webster has submitted a 16‑page response to the Home Office’s consultation on a new legal framework for police use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies. He urges lawmakers to define “serious harm,”...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 25, 2026
AI Teaching Assistants Provide Extra Support for Faculty and Students
Fort Hays State University piloted an AI teaching assistant that ingests course syllabi and assignments to answer student queries and give formative feedback. Faculty report a lighter workload while students value 24/7, course‑specific support. Parallel pilots at the University of...
By EdTech Magazine (Higher Ed)
News•Feb 25, 2026
An Endangered Natural Pharmacy Hidden in Coral: Hundreds of Reef-Dwelling Microbes Reveal Untapped Potential
A new Nature study led by ETH Zurich researchers sequenced the genomes of 645 bacteria and archaea from over 800 coral samples, revealing that more than 99% of these reef‑dwelling microbes were previously unknown. The analysis showed that each coral...
By Phys.org – Biotechnology
News•Feb 25, 2026
RAIN Notes: February 25
Google announced the acquisition of ProducerAI, the former Riffusion, to boost its AI‑driven music generation suite. The platform, already integrated with Google’s Lyria 3 model and Gemini AI, will let Google Labs users create full songs and lyrics from text prompts...
By RAIN News
News•Feb 25, 2026
Clalit Probes Suspected Cyberattack After Iranian-Linked Hackers Leak Patient Files
Clalit Health Services, Israel’s largest HMO, announced it is probing a suspected cyberattack after the Iranian‑linked group Handala claimed to have breached its systems. The hackers released thousands of documents containing patients' personal and medical information on public platforms. Clalit...
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 25, 2026
New Project Aims to Translate Client Reviews Into 'Relationship Alpha'
The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School launched a graduate capstone that applies natural language processing and machine learning to thousands of Wealthtender client reviews, creating a new metric called “relationship alpha.” The project, led by a half‑dozen analytics...
By Financial Planning (Arizent)
News•Feb 25, 2026
From Cart to Couch: How Retail Data Is Powering the Next Era of Premium Video
Retail data is now the backbone of outcome‑based CTV audiences, allowing brands to target known, competitive or lapsed shoppers on premium video platforms. Kroger Precision Marketing reports that campaigns built on its grocery‑derived audiences generate a median 5% lift in...
By Multichannel Merchant
News•Feb 25, 2026
Beyond Visibility: AI Redefines Logistics
The recent SupplyChainBrain webinar highlighted how generative AI is moving logistics beyond static visibility toward proactive orchestration. Speakers explained that intelligent agents can monitor, decide, and act, turning dashboards into autonomous execution engines. They presented a framework for selecting GenAI...
By SupplyChainBrain
News•Feb 25, 2026
Air Force Research Lab Seeks More National Approach for Innovation
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) issued a sources‑sought notice inviting industry, investors, and academia to help design a national research network that speeds dual‑use technology development for the Air Force and Space Force. The request for information (RFI) expands...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 25, 2026
Feds Extend a Telehealth Rule that Could Help Save More People From Opioid Overdoses
The DEA and HHS have extended the pandemic‑era telehealth rule that lets providers prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder without an in‑person visit, now allowing up to six months of remote treatment. Effective Jan. 1, the rule also eliminates record‑keeping requirements...
By Route Fifty — Finance (section)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Sony Group’s Blueprint for AI Music Detection Tech Is Promising. Here’s What It’s Working On…
Sony AI is advancing AI‑generated music detection through three research strands: attribution via an "unlearning" technique that isolates training songs influencing a generated track, segment‑level recognition with CLEWS that matches musical snippets as short as ten seconds, and protection using...
By Music Business Worldwide (MBW)
News•Feb 25, 2026
Data-Driven Safety Cuts Serious Injury, Fatality Risk
ISN’s sixth Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) Insights White Paper reveals that while overall recordable incident rates keep falling, serious injury and fatality rates remain flat. Analyzing over 178,000 OSHA recordable incidents from 2017‑2024, the report shows lacerations, cuts and...
By Facility Executive
News•Feb 25, 2026
Avoiding the 'Tech Talk Trap' In Healthcare, AI and Health IT Communications
Terry Rubin, co‑founder of The Professional Communicators, will address the “Tech Talk Trap” at HIMSS 2026, highlighting how jargon, information overload, and rapid delivery can alienate healthcare audiences. He explains that experts often lose message control when they prioritize technical...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 25, 2026
PFO Closure After Thromboembolism Linked to Strong 20-Year Outcomes
A new 20‑year follow‑up of 130 patients who received transcatheter patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure after a paradoxical embolism shows sustained safety and efficacy. The cohort, with a mean age of 46, experienced a recurrent stroke rate of 0.04 per...
By Cardiovascular Business