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Why the most consequential shift in advertising right now has nothing to do with where you are placing ads, and everything to do with whether you understood your buyer before you bought the inventory. Here is a number that should reframe how you think about B2B advertising in 2026. US advertisers will spend $69.33 billion on retail media this year. Up from $58.79 billion in 2025. A channel that barely registered as a budget line five years ago now accounts for nearly 18% of all US digital ad spending. Retail media is not a niche. It is not a test-and-learn…
There was a palpable change in Silicon Valley this week.Over 200 Google and OpenAI employees called on their employers to better define the limits of how AI can be used for military purposes. Explicitly. Loudly. In a private push that Axios’s details, workers made it clear they are increasingly uneasy about how the AI tools they’re developing are being deployed.And honestly? You can see why.AI no longer just helps compose email and produce graphics. It is being talked about in relation to war logistics, surveillance and autonomous weaponry on the battlefield. That’s serious. At least one person who participated in…
Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable’s deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber.Recently, I’ve had to adjust to sleeping alone.I’ve slept with the same companion for as long as I can remember, but lately I’ve been thinking that some time apart might be healthy. After years of sleeping no more than two feet away from this companion every night, I took the terrifying initiative to put some physical space between us. It wasn’t easy, but it turned out to be a valuable learning experience. To be clear, I’m not talking about distancing myself from…
Ravie LakshmananFeb 27, 2026Financial Crime / Social Engineering The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the seizure of $61 million worth of Tether that were allegedly associated with bogus cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering. The confiscated funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses used for the laundering of criminally derived proceeds stolen from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, the department added. “Criminal actors and professional money launderers use cyber-enabled fraud schemes to swindle their victims and conceal their ill-gotten gains,” said HSI Charlotte Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle D. Burns. “HSI special agents work diligently to trace…
Apple’s rumored Studio Display refresh is back in the spotlight. While earlier reports suggested the company had two new models in the pipeline, fresh details (via Macworld) now hint at what could actually change. Newly uncovered code and leaks point toward upgrades to ports and speakers, offering the clearest picture yet of how Apple might evolve its pro-focused monitor lineup. Apple Just to refresh your memory, Apple introduced the original Studio Display in 2022 as a 27-inch 5K monitor designed to pair with Macs, featuring a built-in camera, speakers, and Thunderbolt connectivity. While the display has remained a popular choice…
During a summer internship at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Ivy Mahncke, an undergraduate student of robotics engineering at Olin College of Engineering, took a hands-on approach to testing algorithms for underwater navigation. She first discovered her love for working with underwater robotics as an intern at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2024. Drawn by the chance to tackle new problems and cutting-edge algorithm development, Mahncke began an internship with Lincoln Laboratory’s Advanced Undersea Systems and Technology Group in 2025. Mahncke spent the summer developing and troubleshooting an algorithm that would help a human diver and robotic vehicle collaboratively navigate underwater. The…
From PRIME energy drinks to MrBeast’s chocolate bars, SGFR Store brings in cult-favourite international snacks It’s 5AM on a weekend—and instead of sleeping in, dozens of young Singaporeans are already lining up outside a mall in Yishun. They’re there for one of SGFR Store’s latest outlet openings. By sunrise, queues were already snaking through Northpoint City, with the crowd reportedly growing so large that some were asked to leave by security before the mall officially opened. For most retailers, that kind of turnout is reserved for limited edition launches or concert ticket drops. For SGFR, it’s a recurring phenomenon. The…
The snow is melting, the days are getting longer, and I can almost smell the springtime ahead. Soon, we’ll be cruising around town on e-bikes and electric scooters instead of burning fossil fuels. For now, the weather hasn’t quite caught up, which is great for markdowns. Many of the best electric scooters are still seeing significant discounts. If you’ve been thinking about buying one, now’s the best time: prices are low, and sunny commuting days are just ahead.Gear editor Julian Chokkattu has spent five years testing more than 45 electric scooters. These are his top picks that are also on…
Introduction In 2026, enterprises are no longer experimenting with large language models – they are deploying AI at the heart of products and workflows. Yet every day brings a headline about an API outage, an unexpected price hike, or a model being deprecated. A single provider’s 99.32 % uptime translates to roughly five hours of downtime a month—an eternity when your product is a voice assistant or fraud detector. At the same time, regulators around the world are tightening data‑sovereignty rules and customers are demanding transparency. The cost of downtime and lock‑in has never been clearer. This article is a…
Rob Lloyd, chief technology officer for the City of Seattle, announced that he is stepping down from his role in March. (Photo courtesy of Rob Llloyd) Rob Lloyd, Seattle’s chief technology officer, is leaving his post to become executive director of the Center for Digital Government. His last day will be March 27. “Leading IT and our dedicated teams in service to Seattle has been an honor,” Lloyd said to colleagues in an email sent Thursday night. Lloyd told GeekWire that while he appreciated Mayor Katie Wilson’s invitation to stay in the role, he was “beyond excited” to take the…