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Topeka's KiKi Smith announces transfer to Texas Tech women's basketball

April 17, 2026, 9:15 p.m. CT KiKi Smith will be joining fellow Topekan NiJaree Canady in Lubbock, Texas. Smith announced her decision to continue playing basketball at Texas Tech on Friday, April 17. Smith has one year of college eligibility remaining. …

Vietnam, Guangxi pledge deeper trade, infrastructure, tech cooperation

HCMC – Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam met with Guangxi Party Secretary Chen Gang on April 16 in Nanning City, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and technology between Vietnam and China’s Guangxi …

Hybrid heating technology offers cement producers flexibility

The cement industry, historically reliant on fossil fuels, is exploring a new "hybrid" approach to decarbonisation through electrification. NOC Energy, a startup that recently raised US$2.7m in seed funding, has developed an electric heating …

What Are the Impacts of Rio de Janeiro’s New ‘Maravalley’ Technology Hub on the Favelas of the Historic Port Region?

The modern headquarters of the Porto Maravalley technology hub, located in Rio’s Port Region. Photo: Rafael Catarcione/Rio City Hall The mayor of Rio de Janeiro aims to transform the city’s Port Region into a technology hub. Newly reelected, Eduardo …

Tech: Obernolte ‘close’ to releasing AI rules draft

Tar Heels Take Series Opener Over No. 2 Georgia Tech

Pitching: W: DeCaro, Jason (6-2) L: McKee, Tate (6-1) S: McDuffie, Walker (3) Batting: 2B: Daniel, Caleb 1 ; Hernandez, Alex 1 ; Schmidt, Kent 1 RBI: Schmidt, Kent 1 ; Zuckerman, Ryan 1 SF: Schmidt, Kent 1 Base Running: RUNS: Lackey, Vahn 1 ; Advincula, …

Inside Big Tech’s Secret Push For TikTok Immunity

As the White House worked to secure the sale of TikTok’s U.S. business to President Donald Trump’s allies, Big Tech firms received personal promises from the Justice Department that they wouldn’t be prosecuted for violating a new national-security law by …

Orange Rag Legal Tech Clinic: “Assume you will be breached” – What law firms must prioritise now on cyber risk

“We are increasingly concerned about email‑led cyber compromise and ransomware, often compounded by weaknesses in third‑party or supply‑chain providers. What should we be prioritising right now?”  This month our expert legal tech clinic panellist is …

High school board explores high-tech way to restrict cellphone use on campus

At their April 8 board meeting, WSCUHSD high school board members learned about a clever, new way to restrict cellphone use on campus, heard a thorough review of Special Education, and got a glimpse of student attitudes in the YouthTruth survey. They also …

Students turn annual car show into tribute for late CMU Tech instructor

YPG showcases latest airdrop technology in large demonstration

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s Yuma Test Center demonstrated the most cutting-edge developments of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center for an entire week in March. More than 300 participants from the United States and 11 …

How tech companies are failing to keep Scotland’s children safe from online paedophiles, porn and misogyny

Over a third of adults in Scotland recently named online harms as the greatest risk facing children in a survey commissioned by NSPCC Scotland. The Savanta poll, of over 1,000 adults, also found that the majority (54 per cent) believed the risk of abuse to …

Nikkei slips from record high on tech drag

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated on Friday from a record high reached the day before, as investors sold technology stocks on caution over the index’s rapid gains. The Nikkei fell 1.75 percent, ending at its intraday low of 58,475.9, after …

New Proton X50 brings AI safety tech to vehicle market

PE­TER CHRISTO­PHER Se­nior Mul­ti­me­dia Re­porter pe­ter.christo­pher@guardian.co.tt ANSA Mo­tors is hope­ful that ad­vanced AI-dri­ven safe­ty fea­tures in­tro­duced in its new Pro­ton X50 could help in­flu­ence safer dri­ving be­hav­iour on Trinidad …

New Mexico Tech announces new president

SOCORRO, N.M. – The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s Board of Regents named Dr. Michael Jackson the school’s 19th president after a national search that drew more than 45 candidates. The board for New Mexico Tech said Jackson had served as …

Rode Unveils Cutting-Edge Tiny Mic Tech and New Pro Audio Solutions

Rode, stylized RØDE, announced many new products today at NAB 2026. Headlining the announcements is a cutting-edge new microphone technology. However, Rode also unveiled new next-generation hardware and software designed for audio professionals and content …

Virginia Tech spring game draws fans, families for first look at James Franklin era

BLACKSBURG, VA – With family weekend and the Virginia Tech spring game arriving at the same time, students, parents and fans are filling the streets — all eager to get a first glimpse of the Hokies under new head coach James Franklin. For many students …

Europe’s Green Economy Surge: How Climate Tech is Powering the Next Industrial Revolution 

Within Europe, estimates indicate that green sectors could generate between 850,000 and 1.1 million additional jobs by the end of the decade, particularly across transport, renewable energy infrastructure, and energy systems.  The global transition towards …

Mcmaster Warns On China Tech Threat

(MENAFN- IANS) Washington, April 18 (IANS) Former US National Security Adviser Lt Gen (rtd) H. R. McMaster said the United States and its allies must move quickly to secure critical technologies and supply chains as strategic competition with China …

Force Fabrication Inc. Increases Capacity for Sheet Metal Laser Cutting

2-3 Day lead-time for standard materials. OXNARD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Force Fabrication Inc., a leading full-service precision sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and laser cutting company, today announced …

India eCV Market Hits Inflection Point as 35%+ CAGR and Policy Momentum Accelerates Fleet Electrification by 2030

India’s eCV market enters a structural growth phase, driven by policy support, falling battery costs, and rising fleet electrification demand across logistics. MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- India’s electric commercial …

Bwendi Launches 'Economic Gravity' Engine to Bridge the Global Geography Penalty

Swiss-based Bwendi launches a patent-pending API mapping economic gravity and commercial truth, allowing global capital to bypass legacy infrastructure. WYNIGEN, BERN, SWITZERLAND, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bwendi, a Swiss-based location …

CHINAPLAS 2026 Gathers Momentum in Shanghai Driving Smart and Green Transformation

HONG KONG, HONG KONG, April 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated CHINAPLAS, the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade show, will return to the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai from April 21 …

FotoCube Unveils Next-Generation Smart Calendar Display at Global Sources Electronics Show

Powered by ZolaHome OS, the new hub unifies smart home control, family scheduling, and AI planning—garnering strong interest from global partners. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HONG KONG, April 18, 2026 …

Ascendo AI Brings AI Resolve to Google Cloud Marketplace

Ascendo AI launches AI Resolve on Google Cloud Marketplace, enabling enterprises to automate service workflows and deploy AI agents faster. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascendo AI announced that AI …

NAB 2026: Advanced HDR by Technicolor and Amlogic Expand Advanced HDR Integration in Major NEXTGEN TV Converter Boxes

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced HDR by Technicolor and Amlogic, a leading platform provider in the global system-on-chip (SoC) market, today announced that the Advanced HDR solution will be integrated …

Advanced HDR by Technicolor and Cobalt Digital Tackle Live Production Gap as HDR Adoption Collides with Legacy Workflows

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced HDR by Technicolor and Cobalt Digital are addressing a growing fault line in live broadcast production as the expansion of high dynamic range workflows collides with legacy SDR …

TicketsCandy Adds Account Security, Smarter Checkout View, and New Ticket Controls for Organizers

TicketsCandy releases 2FA, live order summary panel, bundle flexibility, and new shared capacity limits to improve security and ticket control. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TicketsCandy has announced a new …

Author Paul Rushworth-Brown Featured on PSI TV Discussing Interview-Based Visibility

Author Paul Rushworth-Brown discusses how interviews can support long-term visibility beyond initial broadcast FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent PSI TV interview featuring author and interviewer …

Cryptopolitan’s Newsletter data reveals that 35% of crypto investors have already moved into tokenized assets

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One in three crypto investors has already allocated capital to tokenized assets, according to the report based on Cryptopolitan’s Newsletter Poll conducted on April 6, 2026. This comes as …

AI-Driven Filmmaking Revolutionizes Chinese Cinema: Full-Stack Efficiency Meets Industrialized Production

BEIJING, CHINA, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the global automotive industry gathers in Beijing for Auto China 2026 to display advanced smart manufacturing and efficient industrial assembly lines, China's film industry is embracing …

eReflect Inc.’s Typesy Approved as Vendor for Chicago Public Schools

Keyboarding and Digital literacy platform recognized under Chicago Public Schools Educational Technology initiative CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eReflect Inc., an education technology company focused on …

eReflect Inc. Approved as Vendor for New York City Public Schools

Typesy and Wordela to Support Digital Skills and Vocabulary Development Across K–12 Classrooms. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eReflect Inc., an education technology company focused on digital literacy and …

Hospital-Grade Breast Pumps Explained: Do You Really Need One? (Australia Guide 2026)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For many Australian mums, choosing a breast pump can feel overwhelming, especially when terms like “hospital-grade” start appearing everywhere. It sounds powerful. Essential, even. But here…

CAR therapy moves beyond cancer

GA, UNITED STATES, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, therapy is no longer just a cancer story. This review shows how the field is expanding beyond conventional CAR-T cells into a wider family of engineered …

NAB 2026: Modernizing Legacy Workflows to Improve HDR Performance

Advanced HDR by Technicolor Showcases the Latest HDR Developments and NextGenTV Conversion Boxes at NAB 2026 LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced HDR by Technicolor will highlight innovations during the NAB 2026 …

Ex-White House Spokesman Bob Weiner Applauds National Launch of The Bankole Thompson Center

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and visionary tribute, Bob Weiner, a former White House spokesman has praised the national launch of a new youth empowerment leadership initiative called, The Bankole Thompson …

Castanet and Major Market Broadcasting Launch Commercial-Ready 5G Broadcast Internet Pilot in Silicon Valley

Signaling a New Era for LPTV Spectrum, Scalable Content Delivery and Hybrid Internet Infrastructure LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Castanet Corporation and Major Market Broadcasting today announced the launch …

ZIPAIR Completes Fleetwide Deployment of MacBook Pro Inflight Server Platform

Deployment of MacBook Pro as single-device inflight platform integrated with Starlink NARITA, JAPAN, April 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZIPAIR Tokyo Inc. (“ZIPAIR”) today announced the fleetwide deployment of MacBook Pro as its fully-integrated single …