World Backup Day 2026, on March 31.
World Backup Day was created in 2011 by Ismail Jadun, a digital strategy and research consultant. The idea came from a Reddit post from someone who lost their hard drive and said they wished someone had reminded them to back up their data. Jadun turned that idea into a global awareness campaign and set the date as March 31, the day before April Fool’s Day, with the message: “Don’t be an April Fool. Backup your data.” More info. on World Backup Day can be found here:...
Your car might end up controlling your house
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CBS News radio division ending its run
CBS News is undergoing a significant restructuring that will result in layoffs affecting about 6% of its workforce and the closure of its long-running radio division CBS News Radio, marking the end of an era for one of the industry’s most historic news services. In a memo to staff, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski described the cuts as a “difficult day,” noting that dozens of employees will be impacted. The layoffs represent the second round of
Have you been following the tournament on Roku?
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Pebble Gear relaunches
Pebble Gear, a global leader in children’s technology, today announced a radical evolution of its GameStore Junior platform, relaunching under the new name of PebblePlay Store, a premium service designed exclusively for children, available on the Pebble Play range of child focused tablets. Carefully curated by hand, each game and app featured on the PebblePlay Store has been certified as suitable for younger players, providing peace of mind for parents and guardians. Designed
TNA Wrestling uses iHeartMedia Network for broader audience.
TNA Wrestling and iHeartMedia have launched a multiplatform partnership for 2026, integrating iHeart branding across live events, TV, and digital platforms. The deal includes sponsorship of pay-per-view pre-shows and fan experiences, while leveraging iHeart's podcast, radio, and streaming reach to expand audience engagement and connect fans nationwide.
