Marcin Frąckiewicz

No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces
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No More Pennies? Georgia and Washington Move on Penny Rounding as Rare Buffalo Nickel Error Surfaces

Georgia’s Senate passed a bill March 25 to require rounding cash transactions to the nearest nickel, following Washington, where a similar law takes effect June 11. The moves come after the last U.S. penny was struck in November 2025. About two dozen states have introduced rounding bills. A federal measure has cleared committee but awaits a House vote.
March 28, 2026
ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On
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ASX 200 Weekly Wrap: Australian Stock Market Snaps Losing Streak as Oil Shock Keeps Pressure On

The S&P/ASX 200 closed Friday at 8,516.30, down 0.11% for the day but up about 1% for the week, ending a three-week losing streak. Energy stocks rose while tech and financials fell, with NextDC dropping 7.9%. The Reserve Bank of Australia warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise prices and hurt growth. Brent crude climbed 4.22% after the ASX closed.
March 28, 2026
BP Share Price Hits 52-Week High as Oil Surge Lifts Profit Outlook
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BP Share Price Hits 52-Week High as Oil Surge Lifts Profit Outlook

Legacy Effects used Bambu Lab X1C 3D printers to produce camera-ready parts and stunt suits for Superman, moving the machines from prototyping to final production, according to trade reports published this week. AMPOWER reported desktop polymer 3D printer sales under €10,000 grew over 30% in 2025, with practical-effects teams citing faster revision cycles and lower costs.
March 28, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Clings to Weekly Gain While FTSE 250 Sinks on War Fears

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed at 9,967.35 on Friday, down 0.05% for the day but up slightly for the week. The FTSE 250 fell 1.56% to 20,964.75, losing over 1.7% for the week as domestic stocks lagged. Retail sales dropped 0.4% in February, and consumer confidence hit an 11-month low. Brent crude settled above $112 a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained blocked.
March 28, 2026
Chernobyl Fungus Back in Focus as DARPA and Space Claims Revive Radiation-Eating Debate
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Chernobyl Fungus Back in Focus as DARPA and Space Claims Revive Radiation-Eating Debate

ScienceAlert and other outlets revived coverage of Chernobyl’s black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, but researchers have not shown it can convert radiation into usable energy. The fungus, first documented in Chernobyl in 2000, grows faster under radiation and may help shield against it, as seen in ISS experiments. DARPA is moving forward with space manufacturing tests, but links to the fungus remain speculative.
March 28, 2026
Borderlands 4’s $30 Mad Ellie DLC Faces Backlash as Steam Reviews Turn Mostly Negative (Borderlands)
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Borderlands 4’s $30 Mad Ellie DLC Faces Backlash as Steam Reviews Turn Mostly Negative (Borderlands)

Borderlands 4’s first paid story expansion, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned, drew a Mostly Negative rating on Steam by Saturday, with only 32% of 231 user reviews positive. Players criticized the $29.99 DLC for its short main quest, reportedly lasting two to three hours. The add-on launched March 26 alongside a patch raising the level cap to 60 and adding shared character progression.
March 28, 2026
Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy S24, S25 FE and Foldables as Linux Terminal Upgrades Emerge
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Samsung Expands One UI 8.5 Beta to Galaxy S24, S25 FE and Foldables as Linux Terminal Upgrades Emerge

Samsung has expanded its One UI 8.5 beta to older Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 line and Galaxy Tab S11, in markets such as India, South Korea, Britain, and the US. The beta, first launched in December, features a redesigned Bixby and updates to Photo Assist and Quick Share. Samsung said more devices will be added in April, but has not announced a stable release date. Early builds may include bugs and performance issues.
March 28, 2026
Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Anker 160W Prime Charger, Nano 45W and Qi2 Pad See Sharp Price Cuts
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Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026: Anker 160W Prime Charger, Nano 45W and Qi2 Pad See Sharp Price Cuts

Anker’s 160W Prime Charger dropped to $99.99, its lowest price yet, during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with other models like the 45W Nano Charger at $28 and the MagGo Qi2 pad at $14.99. The sale, running through March 31, features rotating deals on tech accessories and is open to all shoppers, though some discounts are Prime-only. Anker’s new chargers follow CES 2026 launches and Qi2 certification momentum.
March 28, 2026
Epic Games Layoffs Show Fortnite’s Slowdown Is Hitting the Wider Video Game Industry
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Epic Games Layoffs Show Fortnite’s Slowdown Is Hitting the Wider Video Game Industry

Epic Games laid off over 1,000 employees, about 20% of its staff, on March 24 after Fortnite engagement and playtime dropped sharply. CEO Tim Sweeney cited falling growth, weaker spending, and rising costs. Research firm Ampere Analysis said Fortnite’s peak monthly active players on PlayStation and Xbox fell 28% from 2023. Roblox surpassed Fortnite in average playtime and daily visits for the first time.
March 28, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Reviews Turn Mixed as Price Hikes, Display Complaints and AI Glitches Cloud Ultra Gains
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Reviews Turn Mixed as Price Hikes, Display Complaints and AI Glitches Cloud Ultra Gains

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra drew praise for camera and hardware upgrades but faced criticism over its new Privacy Display, with reports of fuzzy text and dimming. The S26 and S26+ models are under pressure after a $100 price hike, patchy Galaxy AI performance, and missing Qi2 magnets. Reviewers noted display complaints and Android Auto glitches. The lineup launched March 11, starting at $900 in the U.S.
March 28, 2026
Android 17 Beta 3 Restores Single-Tap Wi‑Fi Toggle as Google Pushes Desktop-Like Multitasking
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Android 17 Beta 3 Restores Single-Tap Wi‑Fi Toggle as Google Pushes Desktop-Like Multitasking

Google released Android 17 Beta 3 to select Pixel devices on March 26, restoring one-tap Wi‑Fi switching and enabling all apps to run in floating bubbles. The update reaches platform stability, locking the API surface for developers. Users also see split Wi‑Fi and mobile data tiles, a redesigned screen-recording toolbar, and fixes for app restarts and charging issues. A “Priority Charging” mode was found in code but is not yet available.
March 28, 2026
Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update
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Westpac Share Price: Why the Stock Closed Higher After UNITE Update

Westpac shares rose 0.69% to A$40.74 after the bank confirmed its UNITE overhaul had moved from planning to execution, with A$195 million invested in the first quarter. The bank sold a 1 billion euro covered bond and said the cost to build its mortgage tech system rose to A$285 million. About 75,000 commercial accounts will migrate by 2028. The Reserve Bank of Australia raised rates to 4.1% this month.
March 27, 2026
National Australia Bank Stock Price Slides to One-Month Low as Job Cuts, Higher Rates Bite
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National Australia Bank Stock Price Slides to One-Month Low as Job Cuts, Higher Rates Bite

National Australia Bank shares closed at A$41.99 on Friday, down 1.34% and hitting a one-month low. The bank’s 0.25 percentage-point increase in variable home loan rates took effect the same day. NAB has proposed 447 redundancies and 277 new onshore roles, implying a net loss of about 170 jobs in Australia, plus 237 new offshore roles, according to the Finance Sector Union.
March 27, 2026
Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates
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Polestar Turns Arctic Tromso Into Test Case for EV Growth in Cold Climates

Polestar highlighted Tromso, Norway, as proof its electric cars can handle deep winter, citing its Polestar 4’s 590 km WLTP range and fast charging. Battery-electric cars made up 95.9% of Norway’s new car registrations in 2025, Reuters reported. A winter test found EV range dropped 38% in -32°C, but most vehicles remained reliable. Used EV sales are rising across Europe as petrol prices climb.
March 27, 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price: CBA Holds at A$173 as Hike Hits Borrowers, Inflation Risk Rises
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Stock Price: CBA Holds at A$173 as Hike Hits Borrowers, Inflation Risk Rises

Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares traded at A$173.63 late Friday after the bank warned an oil shock could push inflation to 5.4% by mid-2026, raising expectations of another Reserve Bank rate hike. CBA lifted variable home-loan rates by 25 basis points on March 27, following the RBA’s March 17 increase. The bank posted record first-half cash net profit of A$5.45 billion in February.
March 27, 2026
Victory Backs Off Janus Henderson Fight After Peltz’s $52 Bid — But One Risk Still Lingers
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Victory Backs Off Janus Henderson Fight After Peltz’s $52 Bid — But One Risk Still Lingers

Trian Fund Management and General Catalyst raised their Janus Henderson bid to $52 a share in cash, prompting Victory Capital to withdraw its competing offer on March 24. Janus’s board called the Trian-General Catalyst deal the only actionable proposal and kept the April 16 shareholder vote. Janus shares closed Friday at $51.35, just below the offer price. The board cited client concerns over Victory’s proposal.
March 27, 2026
Dow Enters Correction as Iran War Sends Oil Above $110 and Drags Wall Street to Six-Month Lows
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Dow Enters Correction as Iran War Sends Oil Above $110 and Drags Wall Street to Six-Month Lows

U.S. stocks closed at six-month lows Friday, with the Dow and Nasdaq both entering correction territory as investors braced for a prolonged Iran war. The S&P 500 fell 1.7%, the Nasdaq dropped 2.1%, and the Dow slid 1.75%. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude up 53% since late February. Consumer sentiment dropped to 53.3 in March, while inflation expectations and gasoline prices climbed.
March 27, 2026
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