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  • Social media buzz drives moviegoers into the theaters

    Social media buzz drives moviegoers into the theaters

    The data: Social discovery is driving theatrical engagement by creating conversations that encourage trailer views and, as a result, push up theater attendance.

    • 71% of US moviegoers ages 13 to 44 who are daily social media users are more likely…

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  • A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? | Europe

    A lone battle: Why is Pedro Sánchez the only European leader to take on Trump? | Europe

    On Wednesday morning, Pedro Sánchez delivered a 10-minute televised address with the rather bland title: “An institutional declaration by the prime minister to assess recent international events.”

    The speech’s words, however, were anything…

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  • Let’s teach neuroscientists how to be thoughtful and fair reviewers

    Let’s teach neuroscientists how to be thoughtful and fair reviewers

    I used to joke, “Someone, somewhere, is trashing my paper right now at a journal club.” All joking aside, I often felt that it was uncomfortably plausible. Years of journal clubs had taught me that when you put on the “reviewer…

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  • Iran war live: Israel bombards Tehran and Beirut; US allows India to buy Russian oil | World news

    Iran war live: Israel bombards Tehran and Beirut; US allows India to buy Russian oil | World news

    Summary

    If you’re just joining us, here is a quick recap of the day so far:

    • The US granted Indian refiners a 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil after the US-Israel war on Iran sparked fears of a supply crunch, lifting global prices. Barely a…

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  • Bitdefender warns of AI ‘vibeware’ targeting India

    Bitdefender warns of AI ‘vibeware’ targeting India

    Bitdefender has disclosed what it calls a new AI-driven attack model that generates large numbers of disposable malware variants across multiple programming languages. It has dubbed the tactic “vibeware”.

    Bitdefender links the activity,…

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  • Five-run first inning propels No. 11 Hokies over Michigan

    Five-run first inning propels No. 11 Hokies over Michigan

    SALEM, Va. – No. 11 Virginia Tech (17-2) won its 10th straight game with a 5-3 win over Michigan on Thursday night at the Moyer Sports Complex.

    Emma Mazzarone earned the win as she went 5.0 innings pitched with seven strikeouts, while Bree…

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  • Samsung Receives 77 Accolades at iF Design Awards 2026 – Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

    Samsung Receives 77 Accolades at iF Design Awards 2026 – Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

    Received two Gold Awards for designs that enriches people’s lives

    Awarded 77 trophies across nine disciplines ranging from Product Design to User Experience — for TVs, home appliances, smartphones and other devices

    Samsung Electronics announced that it received a total of 77 awards at the International Forum (iF) Design Awards 2026, a prestigious German international design competition. Included among the honors was a Gold Award for Samsung’s Music Studio 5 and Sustainable Design Identity for Home Appliance Accessories.

     

    Founded in 1953 as Die Gute Industrieform e.V., the iF Design Awards evaluates a comprehensive range of factors, including differentiation and impact, across a total of nine disciplines: Product Design, Packaging Design, Communication Design, Interior Architecture, Professional Concept, Service Design, Architecture, User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).

     

    “Today, design goes far beyond products or user interfaces. It shapes meaningful experiences that resonate with people.” said Mauro Porcini, President and Chief Design Officer of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Human-centered design will remain at the heart of our efforts — deepening immersion and advancing responsible innovation.”

     

     

    Two Gold Awards Recognize Designs That Enriches People’s Lives

    Music Studio 5, at first glance, is a classic rectangular speaker, but a closer look reveals its unique details such as the finely perforated grille that conceals the high performing audio units. Dynamic front lighting helps the user easily identify key functions and the timeless design integrates seamlessly into any space while capturing the elegance of an objet d’art. Yet the shape is novel and pure, signaling an expressive presence in the room. Music Studio 5 is also prepared to connect to a Samsung TV through the novel Q-Symphony wireless interface resulting in a true cinema-like experience at home.

     

    Advanced Design Concepts for Appliance Accessories – named as ‘Samsung Home Appliances Accessories’ designated three colors for accessories – such as filters for vacuum cleaner and air purifiers – depending on their maintenance requirements and disposal methods. Through this design improvement, users can more easily recognize the needs of their accessories, especially if they have changed or been updated.

     

     

    77 Awards Ranging From TVs to Home Appliances to Smatphones

    Samsung Electronics’ 77 wins came across all design disciplines. In addition to the Gold Awards for the ‘Music Studio 5’ and ‘Advanced Design Concepts for Appliance Accessories, Samsung received awards in the Product Design category for the S95H OLED, a TV that  features an ultra-slim, bezel-free design that resembles a high-end picture frame mounted on the wall.; The Movingstyle, a lifestyle screen that follows you; Vision AI TV, an AI interface that adapts to your context; Spatial signage’, a glasses-free 3D display that delivers an immersive visual experience; Galaxy Z Fold7, the most advanced Galaxy Z series yet, seamlessly blending precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions, all in its thinnest and lightest design to date.

     

    Other products and services that were recognized for design excellence include One UI 7, user interface that brings AI-driven enhancement with a bold new design for greater personalization and control to the user experience; Home Insight’, a smart home feature that analyzes appliance status and user patterns to recommend optimal, personalized solutions.

     

    Samsung Electronics’ 77 awards is showcasing our human-centric design philosophy and how technology can become an enabler for living better, longer, loud and living on. The manifestation of the human side of technology.

     

     

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  • Islamabad traffic advisory – THESE roads to remain closed

    Islamabad traffic advisory – THESE roads to remain closed

    ISLAMABAD – Police in capital city have announced road closures and traffic diversions in the Red Zone to ensure smooth movement during upcoming events on Friday (6 March 2026) amid potential threats.

    Only the Margalla Road and the Marriott…

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  • Live Updates: CENTCOM says it’s eliminating Iranian threats in Operation Epic Fury with ‘lethal precision’

    Live Updates: CENTCOM says it’s eliminating Iranian threats in Operation Epic Fury with ‘lethal precision’

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    CENTCOM releases footage of strike on Iranian drone carrier, says forces ‘aren’t holding back’

    U.S. Central Command on Thursday released footage of a strike on an Iranian drone carrier, which it said became engulfed in flames.

    “U.S….

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