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Best Deals for Car Lovers at Amazon's Spring Prime Day
NewsMar 17, 2026

Best Deals for Car Lovers at Amazon's Spring Prime Day

Amazon’s Spring Prime Day sale runs March 25‑30, featuring a broad lineup of automotive and garage products at steep discounts. More than a hundred items—from battery chargers and OBD‑II scanners to dash cams and EV chargers—are marked down up to 50%....

By Road & Track
FM Services Provider Intesia Selects Planon Platform to Streamline Operational and Work Order Processes Across Europe
NewsMar 17, 2026

FM Services Provider Intesia Selects Planon Platform to Streamline Operational and Work Order Processes Across Europe

Intesia Group has selected Planon’s Facility Services Business Solution (FSBS) to digitize and standardize its facility management operations across 15 European countries. The FSBS Accelerator will accelerate rollout, delivering unified work‑order, preventive‑maintenance, mobile, subcontractor and financial automation. Integration with Schneider...

By FM Link
Compostable Robot Endures over 1 Million Uses Before Becoming Plant Food
NewsMar 17, 2026

Compostable Robot Endures over 1 Million Uses Before Becoming Plant Food

A joint research team from Seoul National University, Sogang University and Johannes Kepler University Linz has created a fully biodegradable soft robot that can endure over one million actuation cycles and then decompose into safe compost. The device uses a...

By Tech Xplore Robotics
Embedded Finance Platform Array Acquires Penny Finance, Chimney, EarnUp
NewsMar 17, 2026

Embedded Finance Platform Array Acquires Penny Finance, Chimney, EarnUp

Array, the embedded‑finance platform, announced a rapid acquisition spree, buying Penny Finance, Chimney and EarnUp within weeks. The deals add financial‑education tools, real‑time property analytics and pay‑cycle‑aligned loan payment technology to Array’s modular suite. By integrating these capabilities, Array aims...

By Finovate
Example of a Proper Use of GenAI
NewsMar 17, 2026

Example of a Proper Use of GenAI

The 11th Circuit in Edwards v. Grubbs (2026) accepted a generative‑AI diagram illustrating a 30‑40° embankment and a 24‑foot drop as part of the record. The AI‑created exhibit helped the court visualize the scene where Officer Grubbs tasered a fleeing, unarmed...

By EDRM (Electronic Discovery Reference Model)
Is Your Job AI-Proof? This New Tool Calculates Your Exact Odds of Being Replaced
NewsMar 17, 2026

Is Your Job AI-Proof? This New Tool Calculates Your Exact Odds of Being Replaced

Action Network, a sports‑betting analytics firm, launched a free tool that assigns an "implied odds" probability to 756 occupations being replaced by AI. The calculator puts computer programmers (45%), customer‑service reps (42%) and data‑entry keyers (40%) at the highest risk,...

By Inc. — Leadership
Ranking Engineer Agent (REA): The Autonomous AI Agent Accelerating Meta’s Ads Ranking Innovation
NewsMar 17, 2026

Ranking Engineer Agent (REA): The Autonomous AI Agent Accelerating Meta’s Ads Ranking Innovation

Meta introduced the Ranking Engineer Agent (REA), an autonomous AI system that runs end‑to‑end machine‑learning experiments for ads ranking. REA generates hypotheses, launches training jobs, debugs failures, and iterates without continuous human oversight, using a hibernate‑and‑wake cycle for multi‑day workflows....

By Meta Engineering
Chainguard Thinks Most DevOps Teams Are Solving Container Security the Hard Way
NewsMar 17, 2026

Chainguard Thinks Most DevOps Teams Are Solving Container Security the Hard Way

Chainguard unveiled OS Packages, a beta service that lets DevOps teams assemble custom container images from zero‑CVE, source‑built packages. The offering leverages Chainguard’s Factory 2.0 pipeline to continuously rebuild over 30,000 enterprise‑grade packages and generate SBOMs automatically. Teams can use...

By The New Stack
AI Tools Offer ‘Near-Real-Time’ Analysis of Data From Seized Mobile Phones and Computers
NewsMar 17, 2026

AI Tools Offer ‘Near-Real-Time’ Analysis of Data From Seized Mobile Phones and Computers

Israeli firm Cellebrite unveiled AI‑powered tools that let police interrogate call logs, texts, images and videos from seized devices at near‑real time speeds. The Guardian Investigate platform aggregates data in a cloud, maps phone locations, builds timelines and highlights anomalous...

By ComputerWeekly – DevOps
Ownership "Grey Zone" Stalls AI Adoption; HR Leaders Report Roadblocks
NewsMar 17, 2026

Ownership "Grey Zone" Stalls AI Adoption; HR Leaders Report Roadblocks

A new ELMO benchmark report reveals that only 12% of Australian HR leaders view their teams as responsible for AI adoption, while 39% say IT should own it entirely. The survey of over 900 HR professionals shows a clear ownership...

By HR Daily (Australia)
Garbage In, AI Out: Why Data Discipline Drives Supply Chain Optimization
NewsMar 17, 2026

Garbage In, AI Out: Why Data Discipline Drives Supply Chain Optimization

The webinar hosted by MIT’s Elenna Dugundji highlighted that artificial intelligence can only deliver supply‑chain gains when fed clean, governed data. It examined how data quality, governance, and system integration underpin predictive insights and automated optimization. Leading firms are investing...

By Supply Chain Management Review (SCMR)
Flourish Launches Mortgage Platform to Help RIAs Retain Assets
NewsMar 17, 2026

Flourish Launches Mortgage Platform to Help RIAs Retain Assets

Flourish, an advisor‑tech provider, has launched Flourish Lending, a residential mortgage platform that lets registered investment advisors originate loans up to $10 million. The service, now available to more than 1,100 RIA firms, covers refinancing, cash‑out and new‑home purchases for primary...

By Financial Planning (Arizent)
A New Kind of Fire Detection Technology Comes to a California County
NewsMar 17, 2026

A New Kind of Fire Detection Technology Comes to a California County

San Bernardino County Fire District is rolling out a Florida‑based Fire Neural Network (FNN) lightning‑detection system across its stations, delivering real‑time wildfire risk alerts within 40 seconds. The platform fuses lightning strike data with NOAA weather feeds to calculate a...

By Route Fifty — Finance
MyFitnessPal Wants To Start The Health And Wellness Subsector Of Retail Media
NewsMar 17, 2026

MyFitnessPal Wants To Start The Health And Wellness Subsector Of Retail Media

MyFitnessPal has launched a data‑driven advertising business, expanding beyond its legacy mobile display unit to include video, interstitials, full‑screen takeovers, newsletter sponsorships and branded recipe integrations. The platform will leverage its opt‑in food‑logging data—averaging 16 items per user per day—to...

By AdExchanger
GoTo Launches LogMeIn Partner Network To Boost Channel Momentum
NewsMar 17, 2026

GoTo Launches LogMeIn Partner Network To Boost Channel Momentum

GoTo has unveiled the LogMeIn Partner Network, a channel‑focused program designed to re‑energize its relationships with IT resellers, managed service providers and global systems integrators. The initiative centers on LogMeIn Resolve and Rescue, offering AI‑driven endpoint management, remote support and zero‑trust...

By CRN (US)
Microsoft Heads Toward AI Superintelligence, Reorganizes Copilot Teams
NewsMar 17, 2026

Microsoft Heads Toward AI Superintelligence, Reorganizes Copilot Teams

Microsoft announced a major reorganization of its Copilot teams, merging the consumer and enterprise product lines under a single architecture. Jacob Andreou will lead the unified Copilot effort, while AI chief Mustafa Suleyman will focus on advancing core AI models...

By MediaPost
Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot
NewsMar 17, 2026

Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot

Researchers at Permiso discovered that attacker‑controlled text embedded in emails can manipulate Microsoft Copilot’s summarization features through cross‑prompt injection attacks. The technique can inject deceptive security alerts or malicious prompts directly into the AI‑generated summary UI, especially in Teams and...

By TechRepublic – Articles
Voyager-2’s only Close-Up Image of Uranus’s Moon Umbriel
NewsMar 17, 2026

Voyager-2’s only Close-Up Image of Uranus’s Moon Umbriel

Voyager‑2’s 1986 flyby produced the sole close‑up photograph of Uranus’s moon Umbriel, captured from 346,000 miles away with roughly 6‑mile resolution. The image reveals a heavily cratered, ultra‑dark surface that reflects only 16% of sunlight, similar to lunar highlands. A...

By Behind the Black
Evolve Dynamics Appoints Paul Finn-Kelcey as Chief Product Officer to Scale British Uncrewed Systems
PodcastMar 17, 2026

Evolve Dynamics Appoints Paul Finn-Kelcey as Chief Product Officer to Scale British Uncrewed Systems

Evolve Dynamics has hired former Dyson product leader Paul Finn‑Kelcey as its inaugural Chief Product Officer. The move is aimed at industrialising the company’s small uncrewed aerial systems—FOXE, WOLFE and SKY MANTIS 2—for the British Armed Forces and NATO allies. Finn‑Kelcey will...

By sUAS News
Best Buy's Spring Sale Is Live, Ahead of Amazon's 'Big Spring Sale'
NewsMar 17, 2026

Best Buy's Spring Sale Is Live, Ahead of Amazon's 'Big Spring Sale'

Best Buy launched its Tech Fest spring sale on March 16, running through March 22, positioning the event as a direct counter to Amazon's upcoming Big Spring Sale. The week‑long promotion features a Deal of the Day and deep discounts...

By Lifehacker
Why Roblox and Fortnite Are AI-Proof—And Unity Is in the Blast Zone
NewsMar 17, 2026

Why Roblox and Fortnite Are AI-Proof—And Unity Is in the Blast Zone

AI-driven world models, highlighted by Google’s Project Genie prototype, have sparked a sharp sell‑off in gaming‑engine stocks. Unity’s core engine business appears vulnerable to AI‑generated content pipelines, while Roblox and Fortnite remain comparatively insulated because they rely on live‑service ecosystems...

By Inc. — Leadership
I Uninstalled Every Cleaning App on My Android Once I Found the Built-In Version
NewsMar 17, 2026

I Uninstalled Every Cleaning App on My Android Once I Found the Built-In Version

The article argues that modern Android phones no longer need third‑party cleaning apps because built‑in tools already handle storage, memory, and battery optimization. Android’s Settings → Storage provides a detailed usage breakdown, while Files by Google offers an ad‑free clean‑up tab that...

By MakeUseOf – Productivity
Workable Launches Agentic AI Features
NewsMar 17, 2026

Workable Launches Agentic AI Features

Workable unveiled Workable Agent, an AI‑driven recruiting teammate built directly into its applicant tracking system. The feature is offered as a free upgrade on all plans, guiding teams through a structured intake to define must‑haves before a job description is...

By HRTechFeed
Sequen Lands $16M to Transform Customer Experiences
NewsMar 17, 2026

Sequen Lands $16M to Transform Customer Experiences

Sequen, an enterprise AI infrastructure startup, announced a $16 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to $22 million. The round was co‑led by White Star Capital and Threshold Ventures, with Greycroft participating again. Sequen will use the capital to accelerate product...

By Ventureburn
Afresh AI Platform Now Covers All Grocery Departments
NewsMar 17, 2026

Afresh AI Platform Now Covers All Grocery Departments

Afresh announced its AI platform now supports all grocery departments, adding center store, frozen foods, general merchandise, and health & beauty to its fresh‑food focus. The single AI engine uses separate data models and workflows per department to manage replenishment,...

By Supermarket News
Beyond the Frame: Why Video Is the Strategic Supercharger for Modern DOOH
NewsMar 17, 2026

Beyond the Frame: Why Video Is the Strategic Supercharger for Modern DOOH

Video is reshaping digital out‑of‑home advertising by converting static billboards into dynamic, cinematic moments that capture fleeting attention. Brands must adapt each video asset to the unique viewing context of DOOH screens, a process the article calls “transcreation,” using modular...

By Total Retail
Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know
NewsMar 17, 2026

Is Your Clients’ Data Safe This Tax Season? Here’s What CPAs Need to Know

Tax season floods CPA firms with sensitive W‑2s, SSNs, and bank details, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. AI‑generated phishing emails now convincingly impersonate the IRS and tax‑software providers, raising the risk of credential theft and refund‑diversion scams. OpenText...

By CPA Practice Advisor
AI Tool Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease with Nearly 93% Accuracy Using Brain Scans
NewsMar 17, 2026

AI Tool Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease with Nearly 93% Accuracy Using Brain Scans

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute created a machine‑learning model that scans MRI images and achieved 92.87% accuracy in distinguishing Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment from healthy brains. The algorithm highlighted volume loss in the hippocampus, amygdala and entorhinal cortex...

By Medical News Today
Clinical Trial Results Support Use of Weekly Extended-Release Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
NewsMar 17, 2026

Clinical Trial Results Support Use of Weekly Extended-Release Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy

A NIH‑backed multicenter trial of 140 pregnant adults found that weekly injectable extended‑release buprenorphine achieved significantly higher rates of illicit opioid abstinence than daily sublingual buprenorphine, while also reducing serious maternal adverse events. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine,...

By NIH – News Releases
Why Novaspace Says In-Orbit Refuelling Is Vital for Space Superiority
NewsMar 17, 2026

Why Novaspace Says In-Orbit Refuelling Is Vital for Space Superiority

Novaspace’s new white paper argues that the United States and Europe must prioritize in‑orbit satellite refuelling to secure space superiority. The paper, based on a 2025 conference of defense, commercial and investment leaders, warns that current propellant limits constrain satellite...

By SpaceQ
As Healthcare Technology Grows, Gaining Clinicians' Trust Is Vital
NewsMar 17, 2026

As Healthcare Technology Grows, Gaining Clinicians' Trust Is Vital

Healthcare technology is accelerating, but clinicians’ trust remains the linchpin for successful deployment. Senior Executive Changemaker Awardee Kassaundra McKnight-Young stresses that vendors must partner closely with clinicians to build reliable, workflow‑friendly tools. Such collaboration aims to streamline clinical processes and...

By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
Changemaker Awardee: Innovation Starts with Listening to Care Teams
NewsMar 17, 2026

Changemaker Awardee: Innovation Starts with Listening to Care Teams

Kassaundra McKnight‑Young, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at Zebra Technologies, urges emerging healthcare leaders to partner directly with bedside clinicians. She stresses that understanding clinicians’ day‑to‑day technology needs is essential for creating people‑centered solutions. By listening to care teams, leaders can design...

By Healthcare Finance News (HIMSS Media)
Venture Capitalist Warns That It’s All About to Come Crashing Down
NewsMar 17, 2026

Venture Capitalist Warns That It’s All About to Come Crashing Down

Venture capitalist Bill Gurley warned that the AI sector faces an imminent reset due to massive overspending. AI firms are pouring about $650 billion into infrastructure this year, yet revenues lag far behind capital expenditures, widening the gap between hype and...

By Futurism AI
What’s the Missing Link in Consumer AI Agents?
NewsMar 17, 2026

What’s the Missing Link in Consumer AI Agents?

Consumer AI agents are moving from pilots to live retail interactions, handling tasks like refunds and bookings. While context graphs help preserve memory and relationships, they remain infrastructure rather than true intelligence. The article argues that without stateful, outcome‑focused reasoning,...

By Total Retail
Autonomous Navigation of Microrobots in Complex Flows Demonstrated for the First Time
NewsMar 17, 2026

Autonomous Navigation of Microrobots in Complex Flows Demonstrated for the First Time

Researchers at Leipzig University have, for the first time, demonstrated that synthetic microswimmers can autonomously navigate complex fluid flows by using their own body shape as a sensor. The team employed reinforcement‑learning algorithms coupled with real‑time optical control, enabling particles...

By Tech Xplore Robotics
China Cannot Escape the Energy Shock
NewsMar 17, 2026

China Cannot Escape the Energy Shock

China is grappling with a global energy shock that has widened the price gap between its domestic fuel and the higher rates in neighboring Hong Kong. The disparity, driven by lingering subsidies and import dependence, prompts Hong Kong motorists to cross the...

By The Economist – Finance & Economics
AI Is Coming for Loan Officers. Some Will Adapt. Many Will Not
NewsMar 17, 2026

AI Is Coming for Loan Officers. Some Will Adapt. Many Will Not

A new Brookings‑NBER study identifies mortgage‑industry roles such as loan processors, underwriting assistants and compliance clerks as the most exposed to AI‑driven displacement while having the lowest adaptive capacity. The research combines AI exposure scores with an adaptive‑capacity index that...

By Mortgage Professional America
The System76 Thelio Mira Is the New Linux Desktop Workstation to Beat
NewsMar 17, 2026

The System76 Thelio Mira Is the New Linux Desktop Workstation to Beat

System76 unveiled the Thelio Mira, a high‑performance Linux‑focused desktop featuring AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPUs and a redesigned, service‑oriented chassis. The workstation ships with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and offers GPU options ranging from an RTX 3050 to an RTX 5090, plus an AMD...

By How-To Geek
Humanoid Robots Are Coming, Just Not to Cook Your Dinner (At Least Not Yet)
NewsMar 17, 2026

Humanoid Robots Are Coming, Just Not to Cook Your Dinner (At Least Not Yet)

Humanoid robots are generating buzz at IFA and CES, but the near‑term kitchen solution appears to be countertop cooking devices rather than bipedal machines. Startups such as Posha and Nosh are building appliances that combine multi‑step cooking intelligence with automated...

By The Spoon (Food Tech)
OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot
NewsMar 17, 2026

OpenClaw, the Fastest-Adopted Software Ever, Is Also a Security Blind Spot

OpenClaw, an open‑source AI agent that runs locally without admin rights, has become the fastest‑adopted software ever, surpassing Linux’s three‑decade adoption curve in just three weeks and becoming GitHub’s most downloaded project. The agent integrates with email, Slack, Teams, calendars,...

By TechRepublic – Articles
Ikea Tried to Build a Smart Home for Everyone — Here’s Why It’s Not Working Yet
NewsMar 17, 2026

Ikea Tried to Build a Smart Home for Everyone — Here’s Why It’s Not Working Yet

Ikea launched a low‑cost Matter‑over‑Thread smart‑home line promising universal compatibility, but users encountered frequent onboarding and connectivity failures across major platforms. Reports highlighted Apple Home struggling more than Google Home, while Ikea’s Dirigera hub required multiple firmware updates to improve...

By The Verge
SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation
NewsMar 17, 2026

SAPinsider Las Vegas Q&A with David Robinson: Why SAP Customers Need Faster, Smaller, More Continuous Transformation

David Robinson, SAP North America President, urged customers to replace monolithic ERP migrations with continuous, incremental transformation powered by AI‑assisted toolchains. He emphasized separating core processes from differentiating extensions to reduce technical debt and lower the total cost of innovation....

By ERP Today
Mathematical Foundations for Noise-Tolerant Quantum Catalysts in Real-World Environments
NewsMar 17, 2026

Mathematical Foundations for Noise-Tolerant Quantum Catalysts in Real-World Environments

An international team led by Prof. Seok Hyung Lie mathematically proved that most existing quantum catalyst schemes are highly sensitive to even minimal environmental noise, causing degradation and limiting reusability. They introduced catalytic channels, a quantum operation that restores the...

By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
First NATO Support and Procurement Agency(NSPA) Call-Off Orders Placed for Parrot ANAFI UKR Micro-UAV Systems
PodcastMar 17, 2026

First NATO Support and Procurement Agency(NSPA) Call-Off Orders Placed for Parrot ANAFI UKR Micro-UAV Systems

Parrot announced that NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has issued its first call‑off orders for the ANAFI UKR micro‑UAV, with deliveries scheduled for Q1 2026 in batches of 100‑500 units and potential scaling to thousands. The initial orders serve the Finnish...

By sUAS News
New Portable Electrocardiogram Lets EMTs Diagnose Heart Attack
NewsMar 17, 2026

New Portable Electrocardiogram Lets EMTs Diagnose Heart Attack

Kern County Public Health has deployed a new AI‑enabled, five‑lead portable electrocardiogram that delivers 12‑lead diagnostics to EMTs. Within weeks of the Feb. 1 rollout, Hall Ambulance EMTs used the device to identify a myocardial infarction in a home patient, enabling...

By Government Technology – Public Safety/Justice
Optimum Selected as ERP Training Partner for Asahi’s Multi-Country SAP S/4HANA Transformation
NewsMar 17, 2026

Optimum Selected as ERP Training Partner for Asahi’s Multi-Country SAP S/4HANA Transformation

Optimum has been chosen by Asahi Europe & International to lead user training for its multi‑year SAP S/4HANA migration, dubbed Project Odyssey. The initiative will replace SAP ECC with a standardized S/4HANA template across ten European markets, rolling out through...

By ERP News
Bridging the Digital Divide Between B2B and Consumer Payments
NewsMar 17, 2026

Bridging the Digital Divide Between B2B and Consumer Payments

Dean M. Leavitt, CEO of Boost Payment Solutions, highlights the widening gap between frictionless consumer payments and the cumbersome, legacy‑driven B2B payment landscape. He argues that B2B transactions suffer from slow settlement, rigid processes, and limited personalization due to high‑value...

By CTMfile (Corporate Treasury Management)
Court Temporarily Lifts Order Banning Perplexity From Amazon
NewsMar 17, 2026

Court Temporarily Lifts Order Banning Perplexity From Amazon

An emergency petition by Perplexity succeeded, and a two‑judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary order lifting the district court injunction that barred its AI shopping agent, Comet, from accessing Amazon.com. The stay is...

By MediaPost
I 3D Printed My Own Smart Display because Google's Wasn't Good Enough
NewsMar 17, 2026

I 3D Printed My Own Smart Display because Google's Wasn't Good Enough

A maker dissatisfied with Google Nest Hub's limited media support built a custom smart display using a 3D‑printed enclosure. The enclosure houses a Google Home Mini and a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, linked via Bluetooth and an $8 USB‑C splitter. By...

By How-To Geek