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This Is Android’s New ‘Advanced Flow’ for Sideloading Apps without Verification, Includes One-Day Waiting Period [Gallery]
NewsMar 19, 2026

This Is Android’s New ‘Advanced Flow’ for Sideloading Apps without Verification, Includes One-Day Waiting Period [Gallery]

Google will launch a new Android developer verification system later this year, but power users can opt into an “advanced flow” that disables the verification requirement. The advanced flow adds a one‑day security wait, biometric or PIN confirmation, and a...

By 9to5Google
City Leaders Predict ‘Real Bad Trouble’ if FirstNet Isn’t Reauthorized
NewsMar 19, 2026

City Leaders Predict ‘Real Bad Trouble’ if FirstNet Isn’t Reauthorized

City leaders warned at the National League of Cities conference that a lapse in FirstNet’s authority could leave first responders without interoperable communications during disasters. The First Responder Network Authority, set to expire in February 2027, is backed by a...

By Route Fifty — Finance
Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space Plan Debris Removal Service
NewsMar 19, 2026

Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space Plan Debris Removal Service

Portal Space Systems has teamed with Australian startup Paladin Space to launch a commercial orbital‑debris removal service. The partnership will mount Paladin’s Triton payload on Portal’s highly maneuverable Starburst spacecraft, which can change velocity by one kilometre per second. Scheduled...

By SpaceNews
Portal, Paladin Team On Debris Removal Service
NewsMar 19, 2026

Portal, Paladin Team On Debris Removal Service

Portal Space Systems and Paladin Space have formed a partnership to launch a Debris Removal as a Service (DRAAS) offering that can capture and dispose of 20‑50 pieces of orbital junk per mission. The solution combines Portal’s maneuverable Starburst spacecraft...

By Payload
Could Data From 100 Million Species Help Cure Disease? One Startup Is Betting on It
NewsMar 19, 2026

Could Data From 100 Million Species Help Cure Disease? One Startup Is Betting on It

Basecamp Research announced the launch of its Trillion Gene Atlas, a project to collect and model genomic data from over 100 million species, expanding known genetic diversity a hundred‑fold. Backed by $85 million in venture funding, the initiative partners with Anthropic, Ultima...

By Fortune
Your Desk Setup Is a Literal Pain in the Arm — I've Used the Logitech MX Vertical for Years and...
NewsMar 19, 2026

Your Desk Setup Is a Literal Pain in the Arm — I've Used the Logitech MX Vertical for Years and...

Logitech’s MX Vertical ergonomic mouse is now discounted by $40, selling for $79.99 at major retailers. The device’s natural‑hand angle design claims to cut muscle strain by 10% and reduce hand movement fourfold. Long‑time reviewer Sean Endicott praises its durability after...

By Windows Central
LavaCon Content Strategy Conference Charlotte 2026
NewsMar 19, 2026

LavaCon Content Strategy Conference Charlotte 2026

The LavaCon Content Strategy Conference will convene in Charlotte, North Carolina, from October 25‑28, 2026. Over 70 sessions and hands‑on workshops will explore content strategy, operations, technical communication, and a dedicated AI track. Attendees include senior content strategists, documentation managers,...

By CMSWire » CRM/Customer Experience
Qilimanjaro Announces SpeQtrum QaaS for Tri-Modal Quantum Computing
NewsMar 19, 2026

Qilimanjaro Announces SpeQtrum QaaS for Tri-Modal Quantum Computing

Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech unveiled SpeQtrum QaaS, a cloud‑based platform that grants remote access to a Barcelona data centre housing digital QPUs, analog fluxonium QPUs, and classical HPC accelerators. The tri‑modal architecture blends digital gate‑based processing with continuous‑dynamics analog computation to...

By Quantum Computing Report
New FAA Protocol Addresses Helicopter, Plane Safety at Airports
NewsMar 19, 2026

New FAA Protocol Addresses Helicopter, Plane Safety at Airports

The FAA issued a new safety directive that ends visual separation for helicopters and airplanes in Class B and Class C airspace, requiring radar‑based spacing after a deadly 2025 Blackhawk‑jet collision. Using AI analytics, the agency identified high‑risk mixed‑traffic airports and mandated...

By Carrier Management
Campus Networks Have a Security Problem. Huawei's New Solution Can Fix It.
NewsMar 19, 2026

Campus Networks Have a Security Problem. Huawei's New Solution Can Fix It.

Huawei introduced its Xinghe AI Full‑Scope Security Campus Solution at MWC26, aiming to transform campus Wi‑Fi from a connectivity utility into a comprehensive defense platform. The solution bundles four AI‑driven layers—connectivity, asset, spatial, and privacy security—featuring post‑quantum encrypted Wi‑Fi Shield,...

By Telecoms.com
Helium-3 From the Moon: New U.S. Department of Energy Contract
NewsMar 19, 2026

Helium-3 From the Moon: New U.S. Department of Energy Contract

Black Moon Energy Corp. has secured a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Isotope Program to supply lunar Helium‑3, marking a pivotal step toward commercializing the isotope. The company plans to scale production within eight years and will conduct...

By Leonard David’s Inside Outer Space
How to Build an Effective Big Data Strategy
NewsMar 19, 2026

How to Build an Effective Big Data Strategy

Smart organizations leverage big data to boost performance, but without a clear strategy they risk duplicated projects, compliance breaches, and wasted spend. The article outlines a four‑step framework—defining business goals, assessing data readiness, prioritizing use cases, and creating a flexible...

By TechTarget SearchERP
Where AI Can Make the Biggest Impact in Healthcare
NewsMar 19, 2026

Where AI Can Make the Biggest Impact in Healthcare

Intel’s latest discussion highlights AI‑powered care navigation as a solution to fragmented patient journeys, especially for complex diagnoses. The conversation, featuring Digital Medicine Society CEO Jennifer Goldsack and Intel’s Alex Flores, underscores how legacy IT systems and data silos impede...

By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
Eskom Must Build Renewables or Face Extinction: Mteto Nyati
NewsMar 19, 2026

Eskom Must Build Renewables or Face Extinction: Mteto Nyati

South Africa’s state utility Eskom announced the creation of a dedicated renewables subsidiary, Eskom Green, as part of its unbundling strategy. Chairman Mteto Nyati warned that without new renewable capacity Eskom could disappear within decades, while emphasizing that coal and...

By TechCentral (South Africa)
GIGABYTE's X870E AUROS Elite X3D Is Built to Be the Ultimate AMD Gaming Foundation
NewsMar 19, 2026

GIGABYTE's X870E AUROS Elite X3D Is Built to Be the Ultimate AMD Gaming Foundation

GIGABYTE has unveiled the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard, a high‑end AMD platform that bundles Radeon RX 9070 graphics, AI‑driven X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, and Zenith Memory Performance for DDR5. The board features an 8‑layer server‑grade PCB, full‑metal thermal architecture and Smart Fan 6...

By CNET (All)
Vodafone Says It's Boom Time for IoT
NewsMar 19, 2026

Vodafone Says It's Boom Time for IoT

Vodafone’s IoT division announced it has surpassed 200 million connected devices, marking a doubling over five years. The company is rolling out satellite‑based IoT services through partnerships with Iridium and Skylo, promising seamless coverage for remote assets such as containers, cattle,...

By Telecoms.com
STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s High-Dose Wegovy Approved in the U.S.
NewsMar 19, 2026

STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s High-Dose Wegovy Approved in the U.S.

Novo Nordisk announced FDA approval of a high-dose formulation of its obesity injectable Wegovy in the United States. The approval was granted through a new FDA priority review voucher program, which Novo earned via a price‑cut deal with the Trump...

By STAT News — Pharma
How Uncrewed Rotary Platforms Are Shaping Approaches to Contested Logistics
NewsMar 19, 2026

How Uncrewed Rotary Platforms Are Shaping Approaches to Contested Logistics

The defense sector is accelerating development of uncrewed rotary aircraft to support logistics in contested environments. Airbus leads the effort with its MQ‑72C, built for the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Logistics Connector demonstration. These UAVs are derived from existing crewed...

By Shephard Media
As NYC Energy Code Enforcement Begins, Operators Face Decision on Pathway
NewsMar 19, 2026

As NYC Energy Code Enforcement Begins, Operators Face Decision on Pathway

New York City’s 2025 Energy Conservation Code enforcement begins March 30, making compliance mandatory for new construction and major renovations before a certificate of occupancy is issued. The code introduces stricter air‑tightness limits, mandatory duct‑leak testing, backup electric heating, and demand‑response...

By Facilities Dive
Pentagon Seeks Anthropic Alternatives Amid $200M Contract Dispute
NewsMar 19, 2026

Pentagon Seeks Anthropic Alternatives Amid $200M Contract Dispute

The Pentagon terminated its $200 million contract with Anthropic after the company demanded safeguards against mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, while the DoD insisted on unrestricted model access. In response, the Defense Department has moved to integrate OpenAI’s GPT and xAI’s...

By eWeek
DoorDash Launches a New ‘Tasks’ App that Pays Couriers to Submit Videos to Train AI
NewsMar 19, 2026

DoorDash Launches a New ‘Tasks’ App that Pays Couriers to Submit Videos to Train AI

DoorDash unveiled a stand‑alone “Tasks” app that lets its 8 million couriers earn extra income by completing micro‑jobs such as filming daily activities or recording speech. The platform pays upfront rates based on task complexity, and the collected video and audio...

By TechCrunch Apps
Intelligent Finance: From Digital Experiences To AI‑Orchestrated Financial Outcomes
NewsMar 19, 2026

Intelligent Finance: From Digital Experiences To AI‑Orchestrated Financial Outcomes

Financial institutions are moving beyond digitized journeys and isolated AI pilots toward "intelligent finance," where systems understand intent, anticipate needs, and act on customers' behalf. This shift replaces assistive interfaces with autonomous, outcome‑driven financial assistants that reshape experiences, operations, and...

By Forrester Blogs
Top 10 E-Commerce Marketplaces in 2026
NewsMar 19, 2026

Top 10 E-Commerce Marketplaces in 2026

Amazon remains the clear U.S. marketplace leader with roughly $300 billion in third‑party sales, dwarfing eBay’s $39 billion and the next tier of platforms. Temu, TikTok Shop and Walmart have converged in a tight $15‑22 billion GMV band, each leveraging distinct supply‑chain, content...

By Marketplace Pulse
How Gradient Labs Is Thinking About the Shift to Agentic Banking
NewsMar 19, 2026

How Gradient Labs Is Thinking About the Shift to Agentic Banking

At FinovateEurope 2026, Gradient Labs CEO Dimitri Masin outlined the industry’s move from mobile‑first interfaces to "agentic banking," where AI agents execute complex, judgment‑heavy tasks. He argued that traditional fintech apps still rely on large human back‑offices, creating friction for...

By Finovate
Robinhood Launches Social Platform For Trading, Markets Discussion
NewsMar 19, 2026

Robinhood Launches Social Platform For Trading, Markets Discussion

Robinhood has begun beta‑testing Robinhood Social, a social‑media platform for traders that lets users post trades in stocks, single‑leg options, crypto and prediction markets. The initial rollout reaches 1,000 carefully selected customers, with a plan to add 10,000 more in...

By MediaPost
Nvidia Signals Comeback in China After Months of AI Chip Restrictions
NewsMar 19, 2026

Nvidia Signals Comeback in China After Months of AI Chip Restrictions

Nvidia announced it has obtained several U.S. export licenses, allowing the company to restart production and shipments of AI chips to Chinese customers. CEO Jensen Huang said the supply chain is “getting fired up,” signaling a potential revival of a...

By eWeek
Solaredge Nexis: Integrated Solar and Storage System From Solaredge for Residential Buildings Launches in Germany - Stock Rises
NewsMar 19, 2026

Solaredge Nexis: Integrated Solar and Storage System From Solaredge for Residential Buildings Launches in Germany - Stock Rises

Solaredge launched its Nexis integrated solar‑plus‑storage system for the German residential market. The modular solution pairs a three‑phase inverter up to 20 kW with scalable LFP battery blocks ranging from 4.9 kWh to 78.4 kWh per inverter, and includes built‑in backup. The “Lego‑like”...

By Renewable Energy Industry
Buying a ‘Loot Box’ in an Online Game? Some of the Swag Could Help Public Schools Under a Colorado Bill
NewsMar 19, 2026

Buying a ‘Loot Box’ in an Online Game? Some of the Swag Could Help Public Schools Under a Colorado Bill

Colorado lawmakers are considering House Bill 1148, which would impose a 5% fee on microtransactions such as loot boxes in online games. The fee is projected to generate more than $20 million annually for public schools, while the broader bill tightens...

By Route Fifty — Finance
How We’re Helping You Avoid Scams This Tax Season
NewsMar 19, 2026

How We’re Helping You Avoid Scams This Tax Season

Google is rolling out five security features to shield consumers from a 67% surge in tax‑season scams, including fraudulent calls, texts, and fake websites. Pixel phones now offer Call Screen and on‑device AI scam detection, cutting spam calls by 70%....

By Google Analytics Blog
Our New Study Explores How AI Can Reduce the Climate Impact of Air Travel.
NewsMar 19, 2026

Our New Study Explores How AI Can Reduce the Climate Impact of Air Travel.

Google and American Airlines integrated AI contrail forecasts into the airline’s flight‑planning system. In a trial of 2,400 scheduled transatlantic flights, routes that followed the AI‑generated avoidance plans saw a 62% drop in contrail formation compared with a control group....

By Google Analytics Blog
Five Strategies for Deeper AI Adoption at Work
NewsMar 19, 2026

Five Strategies for Deeper AI Adoption at Work

Stanford researchers observed Google employees over 18 months to understand AI adoption patterns. They found most workers performed “simple substitution,” swapping tasks for AI without redesigning workflows, while deep adopters applied a product‑management mindset. The study identified five strategies—starting with...

By Google Analytics Blog
Ransomware Affiliate Exposes Details of 'The Gentlemen' Operation
NewsMar 19, 2026

Ransomware Affiliate Exposes Details of 'The Gentlemen' Operation

An affiliate known as ‘hastalamuerte’ disclosed internal details of the emerging ransomware‑as‑a‑service group The Gentlemen, revealing its dual‑extortion tactics, multi‑platform targets, and sophisticated evasion methods. Group‑IB’s March 19 report shows the group exploits FortiGate VPN devices, uses PowerShell, BYOVD drivers, and...

By Infosecurity Magazine
Enterprise AI Governance with Snowflake Horizon & Bedrock Data
NewsMar 19, 2026

Enterprise AI Governance with Snowflake Horizon & Bedrock Data

Enterprises are rapidly adopting AI, yet 79 % of security teams cannot reliably classify the sensitive data used in models, creating compliance and risk concerns. Snowflake Ventures has invested in Bedrock Data and announced a technical partnership that embeds Bedrock’s discovery...

By Snowflake Blog
How the US Copied a Cheap Iranian Kamikaze Drone and Used It to Bomb Iran
NewsMar 19, 2026

How the US Copied a Cheap Iranian Kamikaze Drone and Used It to Bomb Iran

The United States reverse‑engineered Iran’s cheap Shahed loitering‑munition drone to create the Low‑Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (Lucas). By December 2025 a squadron of Lucas drones was operating in the Middle East, targeting Iranian sites. Each Lucas unit costs roughly...

By The Conversation – Fashion (global)
Latest White House Cybersecurity Strategy Talks Crypto, AI, Quantum
NewsMar 19, 2026

Latest White House Cybersecurity Strategy Talks Crypto, AI, Quantum

The White House released President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America in mid‑March, outlining six policy pillars that target critical‑infrastructure protection, emerging‑technology superiority, and a broadened offensive cyber posture. Notably, the strategy calls for securing supply‑chain integrity, promoting U.S.‑made hardware, and...

By Via Satellite
The 8 Best Phones to Buy if 2026 Is Your Upgrade Year
NewsMar 19, 2026

The 8 Best Phones to Buy if 2026 Is Your Upgrade Year

The guide ranks the top smartphones for 2026, highlighting Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max as the premier flagship with the new A19 Pro processor and advanced camera system. Google’s Pixel 10 Pro line brings 16 GB of RAM and deep Gemini AI integration, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra stands...

By Popular Mechanics
UMMC Continues Investigating Cyberattack and Recovering From Impact.
NewsMar 19, 2026

UMMC Continues Investigating Cyberattack and Recovering From Impact.

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) shut dozens of clinics for nine days after a ransomware attack crippled its Epic EMR system. The Medusa ransomware gang later posted the breach on its leak site, claiming to have stolen more than...

By DataBreaches.net
Perplexity and b.well Connected Health Partner for AI-Powered Medical Records Search
NewsMar 19, 2026

Perplexity and b.well Connected Health Partner for AI-Powered Medical Records Search

Perplexity AI has partnered with b.well Connected Health to let users securely link their electronic health records to the search engine. b.well’s extensive FHIR‑based network spans over 2.4 million providers and 350+ health plans, providing cleaned, standardized data through its 13‑step...

By HIT Consultant
Legacy PLC Maintenance Prevents Memory Loss Due to Battery Failure
NewsMar 19, 2026

Legacy PLC Maintenance Prevents Memory Loss Due to Battery Failure

A wastewater plant suffered a 15‑hour shutdown after a dead battery erased the program from an older PLC’s volatile RAM. The incident highlights how legacy controllers still rely on battery backups, making routine battery replacement and health monitoring essential. Maintaining...

By Control Design
How Brands Can Use Creators as Cultural Translators
NewsMar 19, 2026

How Brands Can Use Creators as Cultural Translators

Creators have become cultural translators, shaping trends and consumer trust on platforms like TikTok. Brands that partner with creators see dramatically higher engagement, exemplified by CeraVe’s 15.4 billion pre‑Super Bowl impressions and a 70 % lift in click‑through rates versus traditional ads....

By Later Blog
Ecreso AiO Adds Native APTmpX and Enhanced Security
NewsMar 19, 2026

Ecreso AiO Adds Native APTmpX and Enhanced Security

WorldCast Systems released version 3.4.0 for its Ecresco AiO Series transmitters, adding native APTmpX V2 support and a suite of security upgrades. The update embeds MPX compression at 300‑600 kbps with RDS, integrates LDAP authentication for enterprise directory sync, and adds Syslog...

By Radio World
Now Available: 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers
NewsMar 19, 2026

Now Available: 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers

TSG has launched its 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers, a subscription‑only research tool sponsored by Deluxe Merchant Services. The guide profiles more than 300 merchant acquirers, representing over $13.5 trillion in processing volume, 550+ sponsor‑bank ties, and 55+ proprietary processing...

By The Strawhecker Group (TSG) Blog/News
Real Estate’s AI Challenge Isn’t Technology—It’s Communication
NewsMar 19, 2026

Real Estate’s AI Challenge Isn’t Technology—It’s Communication

Columbia University has launched an Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate course aimed at creating professionals who can translate between real‑estate expertise and AI technology. The article argues that the primary barrier to AI adoption in commercial real estate is a...

By Urban Land (ULI) – Technology
Eastern Pacific Completes Second Bound4blue Wind Power Install
NewsMar 19, 2026

Eastern Pacific Completes Second Bound4blue Wind Power Install

Eastern Pacific Shipping and bound4blue have finished their second eSails installation, fitting three 22‑metre wind‑propulsion sails on the new‑build MR tanker Pacific Sunstone in China. The first project, a retrofit on Pacific Sentinel, showed an 8% net power reduction and...

By Seatrade Maritime
Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $600 Off, Google TV Streamer, 3rd Gen Nest Cam Amazon All-Time Low,...
NewsMar 19, 2026

Deals: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold up to $600 Off, Google TV Streamer, 3rd Gen Nest Cam Amazon All-Time Low,...

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is seeing massive open‑box price cuts, with the 256 GB model $600 off and the 512 GB version $543 off the regular price. Best Buy lists the 256 GB unit at $1,198.99 shipped, down from $1,799, while the 512 GB open‑box sells for...

By 9to5Google
Terabase Automated Solar Construction Platform Is Ready for Its Full Market Debut
NewsMar 19, 2026

Terabase Automated Solar Construction Platform Is Ready for Its Full Market Debut

Terabase Energy announced the commercial launch of its automated solar construction platform, Terafab V2, following successful deployments on five pilot projects. The system combines AI, advanced robotics, and a Manufacturing Execution System to pre‑assemble modules on torque tubes, achieving two‑minute...

By Solar Power World
“We’re in a Moment in Canada”: Solomon Brings AI Pitch to Platform Calgary
NewsMar 19, 2026

“We’re in a Moment in Canada”: Solomon Brings AI Pitch to Platform Calgary

Federal AI minister Evan Solomon addressed roughly 200 founders, investors and entrepreneurs at Platform Calgary, underscoring a pivotal moment for artificial intelligence in Canada. He outlined the upcoming release of an updated national AI strategy, built on a task‑force roadmap...

By BetaKit (Canada)
Getting Better Outcomes In Space: How Will the UK Embrace the Challenge?
NewsMar 19, 2026

Getting Better Outcomes In Space: How Will the UK Embrace the Challenge?

At Space‑Comm London, a panel of government and industry leaders warned that space has become a core national security arena, with satellite jamming and anti‑satellite weapons now routine. Speakers stressed the need for the UK to protect its interests by...

By Via Satellite
Artemis Moon Missions Take Center Stage at Wichita Engineers Week Banquet
NewsMar 19, 2026

Artemis Moon Missions Take Center Stage at Wichita Engineers Week Banquet

Alicia Dwyer Cianciolo, a veteran NASA systems engineer, outlined the Artemis program’s Human Landing Systems (HLS) at the Wichita Engineers Week banquet. She explained that Artemis III will now be uncrewed, while Artemis IV remains on track for a crewed lunar south‑pole landing...

By AIAA – Industry News (Aerospace)