GamingNews

Former Highguard Developer Reflects on Disastrous Announcement and Launch: 'We Were Turned Into a Joke From Minute 1'

February 16, 2026
A developer who worked on Highguard has discussed the “hate” he received after the free-to-play shooter debuted at December’s The Game Awards, saying the game, and by extension its team, “turned into a joke from minute one, largely due to false assumptions about a million-dollar ad placement.” Just two weeks after the free-to-play game’s January 26 launch, yesterday Wildlight let go…
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CryptoNews

Standard Chartered Cuts BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL Forecasts

February 16, 2026
Standard Chartered slashed its cryptocurrency price targets, warning bitcoin could slide toward $50,000 and ethereum near $1,400 in the coming months before a projected rebound, signaling mounting pressure across digital assets despite a resilient long-term outlook. Standard…
CryptoNews

Ripple Deepens UAE Bank Relationship With Zand to Explore Stablecoin Initiatives

February 16, 2026
Ripple is expanding its Middle East push by deepening ties with UAE bank Zand, integrating stablecoins, cross-currency liquidity, and on-chain issuance as regulated institutions move dollar- and dirham-linked assets onto blockchain rails. Ripple and Zand Expand Stablecoin and On-Chain Strategy in UAE Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa Reece Merrick…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Airbnb says a third of its customer support is now handled by AI in the US and Canada

February 16, 2026
Airbnb says its custom-built AI agent is now handling roughly a third of its customer support issues in North America, and it’s preparing to roll out the feature globally. If successful, the company believes that in a year’s time, more than 30% of its total customer support tickets will be handled by AI voice and chat in all the languages where it also employs a human customer service…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Kia's EVs come to life at its new flagship store

February 16, 2026
Kia opened the doors to its futuristic flagship store, where you can test drive, build, and personalize its newest EVs virtually before you decide to buy. Kia showcases new EVs at flagship store opening The Siheung Service Center has been reborn as Kia’s newest flagship…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Glydways looks to 'redefine mass transit' with autonomous electric vehicles on dedicated guideways [Video]

February 16, 2026
A company called Glydways is marking two significant milestones in bringing its Automated Transit Network (ATN) of autonomous vehicles to the masses. Glydways has announced new public transit projects in the US and the United Arab Emirates, where it plans to introduce its unique form of guided autonomy. While 2026 may be the first time you’re hearing of Glydways and its autonomous, on-demand…
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