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6WIND Integrates NVIDIA Technology to Power Next-Generation AI Infrastructure

Paris, Friday, 27 February 2026.
6WIND’s software now runs directly on NVIDIA processors to preserve CPU power, a strategic move to handle AI workloads that will nearly triple in capacity by 2031.

XeleratedFifty Acquires Terrascope to Advance Global Supply Chain Sustainability

Singapore, Friday, 27 February 2026.
Boasting a 100% SBTi validation rate, Terrascope joins XeleratedFifty to scale AI-driven carbon management, helping enterprises navigate complex supply chains and tightening global regulations.

STMicroelectronics Deploys Technology to Standardize Smartphone-Based Digital Access

Geneva, Friday, 27 February 2026.
Leveraging the newly released Aliro 1.0 standard, STMicroelectronics now provides the essential infrastructure to transform smartphones into universal, secure digital keys for immediate industry adoption.

Instagram Rolls Out Parental Alerts for Repeated Teen Self-Harm Searches

Menlo Park, Friday, 27 February 2026.
Instagram will now notify parents of repeated self-harm searches, a pivot occurring as court documents expose that Meta delayed similar safety features for years despite internal warnings.

LEGO and Pokémon Launch Premium Sets Targeting Adult Collectors

Billund, Friday, 27 February 2026.
Leveraging nostalgia to capture high-margin adult collectors, this strategic partnership debuts today with a staggering $649.99 set featuring iconic Generation 1 characters.

HBO Requests 'Balanced' ICE Narrative in The Pitt Amidst Corporate Merger

New York, Friday, 27 February 2026.
Producer John Wells revealed HBO mandated a ‘balanced’ ICE storyline, a directive issued while parent company Warner Bros. Discovery was finalizing its high-stakes merger with Netflix.

Netflix Withdrawal Sparks Senate Showdown Over Paramount’s Warner Bros. Takeover

Washington D.C., Friday, 27 February 2026.
Netflix has officially abandoned its pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery, conceding the media giant to David Ellison’s Paramount Global after refusing to match a superior $31-per-share counterbid. While the market cheered the withdrawal—sending Netflix shares surging 15%—the focus has immediately shifted to Washington. Senator Cory Booker has summoned Ellison to testify before the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee on March 4, escalating scrutiny over consolidation in Hollywood. The deal, valued at over $110 billion including debt, faces a complex political landscape: while Democrats probe the merger’s antitrust implications, Ellison’s recent appearance at the State of the Union alongside Trump allies suggests a strategic pivot to court conservative regulators. With a shareholder vote set for March 20, the acquisition now hinges on navigating this intense legislative pressure.

Duolingo Shares Fall 22% as Weak Future Guidance Overshadows Revenue Growth

Pittsburgh, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Despite 35% revenue growth, Duolingo shares crashed 22.5% as disappointing 2026 guidance overshadowed strong fourth-quarter results, signaling investor caution regarding future tech profitability.

Block Pivots to AI Strategy with 50% Workforce Reduction

San Francisco, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
As Block dismisses 4,000 employees to prioritize artificial intelligence, the market signaled strong approval, sending shares soaring over 20 percent despite the drastic personnel reduction.

Papa John's Plans to Close 300 Locations to Improve Profitability

Atlanta, Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Facing a 62% profit decline, Papa John’s will shutter 300 North American locations by 2027 to optimize its portfolio and address shifting consumer spending habits.