Singapore to trial EV-specific license plates for faster emergency response to electric vehicle fires.

Cumbria proposes new homes, solar panels, and a hydrogen plant, with projects under local review.

Spotify launches U.S. and U.K. audiobook charts to boost discovery and reach.

Archer Aviation integrates Starlink into its Midnight eVTOL for improved urban air taxi connectivity.

On February 28, 2026, Douglas County’s non-emergency 911 lines went down at 8:21 a.m., disrupting services with no cause or repair timeline identified.

Belgium opens antitrust probe into Google’s ad practices, citing market abuse concerns.

Shoott, an AAPI female-founded photography startup, is a partner for TechCon SoCal 2026, a tech innovation event at San Diego State University on May 22–23.

Three Northern Ireland tech startups raised £1.8M to expand globally and create jobs.

Hong Kong and Shanghai launch blockchain trade platform to boost cross-border finance and cargo data efficiency.

JP Anderson partners with Sierra Leone’s Vaama Village to explore rare earth minerals, targeting clean energy materials.