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Flickr Launches MODE, a Three-Day Photography Festival Coming to Downtown Minneapolis

Flickr is launching a new three-day photography festival called MODE by Flickr, set to take place across downtown Minneapolis from September 18 to 20, 2026. Described as an immersive citywide celebration, the event is designed to blend culture, creator-led programming and photography-focused experiences in venues throughout the city. The inaugural lineup features keynote appearances from … Read more

Pearson Data Links Embedded AI Study Tools to Major Jump in Active Reading

Pearson is reporting new large-scale data suggesting that AI study tools embedded directly in digital course materials are helping college students shift from passive reading to more active learning behaviors. The analysis is based on nearly 80 million student interactions with Pearson digital content from close to 400,000 higher education students during the semester that … Read more

bubly Ties New Galactic Flavors and “Star Bits” Giveaway to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

bubly Sparkling Water is rolling out a set of limited-edition, space-themed flavors and character packs to coincide with the upcoming release of Illumination and Nintendo’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which arrives in theaters on April 1, 2026. The campaign is designed to bring fans into the world of the film through new flavors, color-changing … Read more

Wraithwatch Lands $30 Million Federal Deal to Roll Out AI Cyber Defense Across U.S. Agencies

Wraithwatch has secured a 30 million dollar federal contract to deploy its AI-powered cyber defense platform across multiple U.S. government agencies with critical national security missions. The company, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is described as an AI cyber defense provider founded by veterans of JSOC, Palantir, SpaceX and Anduril. Under the contract, agencies will receive … Read more

Revolutionizing Army Software Delivery with Speed and Security

The U.S. Army is changing how it delivers secure software to soldiers with the launch of UDS Army, a platform developed through a partnership between Defense Unicorns and the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center. This new system aims to speed up the continuous delivery of mission-ready software by addressing the slow and … Read more

NOBLE Brings DefendEye Instant‑Launch AI Drones to U.S. First Responders and Defense Agencies

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NOBLE has announced a new distribution partnership with DefendEye, a company that makes what it describes as the world’s first instant-launch, fully autonomous AI search drone for military, government and first responders. The deal is intended to deliver rapid, easy-to-use aerial intelligence for emergency and security missions while DefendEye shifts its production operations to the … Read more

“Sick of the Scroll”: Ville Bets on In‑Person Socializing as Gen Z Cools on Social Media

Ville, an in-person-first social app, is positioning itself as an antidote to traditional social media for younger users who are more interested in real-world connection than endless scrolling. Based in Denver, the app helps people discover nearby events, connect with others and participate in local communities without follower counts or infinite feeds. The company points … Read more

“Operation Ready” App Targets Military Fitness with 12-Week Science-Driven Program

Operation Ready, a new mobile app from exercise scientist Dr. Jim Stoppani, has launched with a structured, science-backed training program aimed at military personnel and tactical athletes. The standalone app delivers a 12-week strength and conditioning plan focused on performance, durability, and real-world readiness, and does not require a subscription.​ Designed for users preparing for … Read more

Shield AI Tapped to Provide Mission Autonomy for Air Force CCA Program

Shield AI has been selected as a mission autonomy provider for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, placing its Hivemind autonomy software at the center of upcoming autonomous wingman testing. The company was chosen after a competitive evaluation to support Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction efforts focused on mission autonomy.​ Under the … Read more

Spectrum Introduces ‘Invincible WiFi’ with WiFi 7, 5G Backup, and Battery Power

Charter Communications announced today the launch of Spectrum’s “Invincible WiFi,” a new internet offering that combines WiFi 7 technology with built-in 5G and battery backup to maintain connectivity during power outages or network disruptions. The service, available to both residential and business customers, is designed to switch connections automatically when electrical or network faults occur. … Read more