Brewdog, the Scottish craft beer giant, is reportedly up for sale, according to BBC Business. The company has brought in financial experts from AlixPartners to oversee the sales process, which could potentially lead to the business being broken up. The decision was made after Brewdog cited a challenging economic climate, aiming to focus on the "long-term strength and sustainability" of the company, as stated by a company spokesperson.
Founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie, Brewdog operates breweries and pubs globally, including approximately 60 locations in the UK, as reported by BBC Business. The company's decision to explore a sale follows a year of cost-cutting measures and operational efficiency efforts in 2025, according to the same source.
In other news, authorities in Germany are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at a Volksbank branch in Stuhr, northwestern Germany, as reported by Sky News. Thieves broke into the basement and stole from customer safety deposit boxes. Three individuals, described as men wearing blue overalls, were seen leaving the bank around 1:20 PM on Friday, February 13th, 2026, according to Sky News. Witnesses are unsure if the trio entered a dark car or walked away. This incident occurred just months after a significant robbery in a nearby city, as noted by Sky News.
Meanwhile, Apple's first-generation AirTags are still considered a worthwhile purchase, now priced at $16 apiece, according to The Verge. The original AirTag continues to offer precise tracking capabilities, making the current discount an attractive deal for iPhone users, as noted by Sheena Vasani of The Verge. However, users will still need to purchase a separate accessory to attach the tracker to their belongings, according to The Verge.
In the realm of physics, a recent article in Wired discussed the concept of "zero-point energy," the unavoidable energy residue that remains even after emptying a box of all visible and invisible contents. This energy is associated with fields, such as the electromagnetic field, as detailed in the article.
Finally, Hacker News provided information on GNU PIES, with a copyright notice from Sergey Poznyakoff, allowing for verbatim copying and distribution of the article, provided the notice is preserved.
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