Infoblox Completes Kentik Acquisition to Bring Together Authoritative DNS, Asset Visibility and Real-Time Network Intelligence
With the close of the acquisition, Infoblox advances its broader platform strategy, adding Kentik’s real-time network intelligence and observability to its trusted foundation of critical network services, asset visibility and…
Lightning sparked dozens of wildfires in Quebec in July – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec’s wildfire protection agency reports it saw “above-average” fire activity in the province last month, largely due to lightning strikes. The agency…
Ford picks “Fathom” for its affordable truck name, starts at $28,350
We’ve also known for some time that we should expect something the size of a Ford Maverick on the outside—except far more streamlined—with more cabin space than the Toyota RAV4.…
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs across the U.S. in July fell to their lowest level in two years, new data shows, a sign that the labor market remains resilient despite the impact of inflation…
Thursday assorted links – Marginal REVOLUTION
1. “Next to rising oxygen levels and other contributing factors, the importance of feces in ancient ecosystems is often overlooked…” 2. New publication on AI and institutions. Good people involved.…
Fantasy Football: Identifying 5 receivers set to take the leap into the elite tier in 2026
Everybody wants to find the next Puka Nacua. Which wide receiver is going to take the leap? Who is going to go from being viewed as a good receiver, a…
Saudi Arabia names commander for maritime defence coalition | Shipping News
Rear Admiral Abdullah bin Salem Al-Shehri will lead the multinational coalition’s naval defence to protect trade, energy routes. Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026 Saudi Arabia has announced the…
The next Met Gala will honour a controversial designer convicted of antisemitic slurs. Does his brilliance justify it?
John Galliano has made a slow, steady return to the spotlight since his 2011 conviction, aided by Met Gala chair Anna Wintour. Source link
Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
For astronomy enthusiasts, August 2026 will be a month to remember. Some of the most spectacular celestial phenomena—including ones that are easy to observe without telescopes or other specialized equipment—will…
Federal Liberals choose new national director
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal party says it has chosen career lawyer Jessica Cardill as the party’s new national director, filling a crucial backroom post that oversees daily…














