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Federal court rules that OpenAI must stop using the term 'Cameo'
Engadget / 2min
Cameo, the platform where celebrities sell short, personalized videos, has scored a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. A California judge has ruled that the AI company's video generation tool Sora cannot use the term 'cameo' or any variation likely to cause confusion. A temporary restraining order in the case was originally granted in November of last year. The suit was first
Flying On Gulf Airlines During Ramadan: What Should Travelers Expect?
47One Mile at a Time / 4min
Ramadan 2026 has just kicked off as of February 17, and this year it runs through March 19. Given that the “big three” Gulf carriers are all based in countries that generally observe Ramadan, I’d like to provide a quick rundown of what people should expect when flying these airlines over the coming weeks. During Ramadan, Muslims typically fast during daylight hours (though some make exceptions wh
Polestar will launch four new electric cars by 2028
Mashable / 7min
Polestar is expanding its lineup in a big way. On Wednesday, the company announced what it called the "largest model offensive in its history," with four new cars coming in the next three years. Some of these aren't exactly a surprise. The 2026 Polestar 5, a quick electric sedan, was announced last year, will start being delivered to customers this summer. But the company also announced a revamp
I use the 'frenemy' prompt in ChatGPT every day
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
By creating a simple “frenemy” trigger inside ChatGPT, you can transform it into a blunt devil’s advocate that pressure-tests your ideas before anyone else sees them
Bagged vacuums have a ton of hidden benefits — and Halo's new release is a masterclass in how to do them right
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
The new Halo XR looks like the perfect vacuum for allergy-sufferers.
Snap up an affordable SIM-only plan with TalkMobile
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
Everything you need and nothing you don’t - TalkMobile SIM-only plans
Calling all students! 5x data at VOXI Mobile and your first month free
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
Students get 5x data at VOXI Mobile and their first month free
Apple is reportedly working on AI smart glasses, AirPods that can see, and its own version of those disastrous AI pins
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
Forget the Apple Watch – Apple is reportedly planning the next generation of wearables, and they're all packing AI cameras.
How to watch Wild Boys: Strangers in Town online from anywhere – stream true crime doc
Latest from TechRadar / 16min
Two brothers claim they grew up off-grid, sparking a media frenzy—but is it true? Here’s how to watch Wild Boys: Strangers in Town anywhere.
DG Matrix raises $60M to make data center power smarter
TechCrunch / 20min
The startup is making solid-state transformers capable of intelligently aggregating power from a number of different sources before sending it to data center racks.
How learning a "dead language" can make you a better programmer
How-To Geek / 22min
Programming languages pop up, morph, and disappear constantly, so spending your valuable time mastering a dead language probably sounds completely ridiculous. However, it's actually one of the best ways to understand programming without the regular trial and error.
‘An all-time high’: Number of ransomware groups exploded in 2025 as victim growth rate doubled - with Qilin dominating the landscape
Latest from TechRadar / 23min
Ransomware groups reached a record high in 2025, and claimed a record number of victims in the process.
How to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 for free in India
Latest from TechRadar / 30min
We've found a sneaky way you can watch every match of the T20 World Cup 2026 for completely free in India.
Get your 1st month of Proton Drive for just $1 — score 200GB of cloud storage for a low price
Mashable / 35min
TL;DR: A one-month subscription to Proton Drive Plus is on sale for just $1 for the first month . Alternatively, get 40% off Proton Drive Plus annual plans. Opens in a new window Credit: Proton Proton Drive Keeping documents, photos, and more of your personal files safe in a digital landscape is incredibly important. If you've been searching for extra cloud storage to hold your most important ite
Get the Razer Orochi V2 wireless gaming mouse for its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $40
Mashable / 35min
TL;DR: The Razer Orochi V2 wireless gaming mouse is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon, down to $29.99 . That’s 57% off a compact, ultra-light gaming mouse built for precision and long battery life. Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer Orochi V2 Mobile Wireless Gaming Mouse $29.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $40 Razer’s long been a go-to name for reliable gaming peripherals, and right now you
Uber Taking Steps to Expand Number of EV Chargers Near Its Drivers
NYT > Technology / 40min
The company said it would encourage companies that operated chargers to install them in neighborhoods where its drivers lived and work.
Call of Duty advert banned for trivialising sexual violence
BBC News / 43min
Activision Blizzard UK Ltd said the ad for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was targeted at adults.
V&A displays first YouTube video and watchpage
BBC News / 43min
The original YouTube experience from 2005 has been recreated using internet archives.
Google I/O 2026 is official: here are 5 things to expect
Latest from TechRadar / 44min
Google I/O 2026 is set for May, and we're likely to see new features for most of Google's operating systems.
Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets
Wired / 47min
Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Cast on How They Slayed Their Own Demons
Gizmodo / 48min
The singing and speaking casts just did their first joint interview for the Oscar-nominated Netflix smash.
I’m a Computing Dummy Who Tried Quantum Coding. Here’s What Happened
Gizmodo / 48min
My first attempt at quantum coding wasn’t nearly as painful as I’d feared—and it’s probably something you could do too.
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet Puts Fastest In Your Connection and Cash In Your Pocket
Gizmodo / 48min
New T-Mobile subscribers can get one month of the fastest 5G Home Internet, easy installation, and up to $300 back.
You bought smart bulbs for all the wrong reasons (and so did I)
How-To Geek / 51min
A smart bulb was the first smart home device I ever bought, and before long, I had multiple smart bulbs all around my home. It took one of my smart bulbs dying to make me realize what I'd been doing wrong from the start.
It's internet lockdown time, Resident Evil fans as Requiem spoilers are reportedly out there — and I'm avoiding them too
Latest from TechRadar / 52min
Resident Evil Requiem is fast approaching, and spoilers for the game are reportedly available online, so gamers might want to shore up their defences.
'That is extremely stupid design' — The Witcher story lead blasts epilogue he mostly created
Latest from TechRadar / 59min
A The Witcher developer has spoken about the game in a new playthrough on YouTube.
The Samsung QD-OLED Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is close to its best-ever price — save over $350 at Amazon
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is currently on sale for $899.99 at Amazon , down from its typical $1,266 price. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 QD-OLED Gaming Monitor $899.99 at Amazon $1,266 Save $366.01 Ideal for anyone planning to upgrade their gaming setup to an OLED display on a budget, this latest price drop on a stellar-
Get the Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum for under $150 at Amazon — act fast to save $140
Mashable / 1h
SAVE OVER $100: As of Feb. 18, the Eufy 11S MAX robot vacuum is on sale at Amazon for $139.99. That's $140 off its list price of $279.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy 11S Max Robot Vacuum $139.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $140 The Presidents' Day sales may be reaching their end, but Amazon still has a few offers hanging around that are worth checking out. Looking for a robot vacuum ? Ther
Need a new TV? The Hisense 55-inch Canvas is over $300 off Amazon.
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $306 : As of Feb. 18 the Hisense 55-inch Canvas TV is on sale for $693.99 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-Inch Canvas TV $693.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $306 Is it time for a TV upgrade? Why not upgrade to a TV that can become an actual piece of art? Yep, we're talking about the Hisense 55-inch Canvas TV . When it’s off, the TV'
The Jackery Explorer 300 power station has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now
Mashable / 1h
SAVE $70: As of Feb. 18, the Jackery Explorer 300 is on sale for $189 at Amazon. That's a 27% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 300 $189 at Amazon $259 Save $70 Looking for an affordable portable power station that can see your devices through a power cut or keep you online when camping off-grid? Meet the Jackery Explorer 300 . This compact unit is l
How to watch Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Sri Lanka are set to play Zimbabwe in one of the most intriguing group-stage matchups of the 2026 T20 World Cup . Both teams are undefeated, though Zimbabwe are behind on group points after their game against Ireland was rain
Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback
Wired / 1h
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
How to use the BYCOL function in Microsoft Excel
How-To Geek / 1h
BYCOL is the ultimate tool for scalable column math in Excel. By replacing dozens of individual formulas with one "brain" cell, you eliminate the risk of manual errors and broken ranges. It's the fastest way to upgrade a fragile spreadsheet into a future-proof, automated dashboard.
VMware customers are still trying to ditch its software, two years after Broadcom acquisition
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
VMware customers are still worried about price rises more than two years after its Broadcom acquisition.
Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' to promote its EVs in California
Engadget / 1h
Tesla has stopped using the term “Autopilot” to sell its cars in California, thereby avoiding a 30-day sales and manufacturing ban in the state. If you’ll recall, a California administrative law judge ruled in December that the automaker misled consumers by using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” The judge recommended the suspension, but the California DMV gave Tesla 60 days to remov
Majority's budget audio sub-brand just unveiled blindingly cheap speakers, MP3 players and soundbars — and I'm gonna need to hear them
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Active bookshelf speakers for just £70 (which is around $95 or AU$134)? They've got to be worth a test drive…
Amazing Rakuten Promotion: Buy Amex Or Bilt Points For One Cent Each
100+One Mile at a Time / 1h
Online shopping portals can be a great way to pick up additional miles & points for purchases you’d make anyway. Just for following a specific link, you can earn bonus points or cash back in addition to the rewards you’d earn for credit card spending. Sometimes companies really want you to buy products from them, to the point that it can make sense to purchase something through an online shopping
The robots who predict the future
26MIT Technology Review / 1h
To be human is, fundamentally, to be a forecaster. Occasionally a pretty good one. Trying to see the future, whether through the lens of past experience or the logic of cause and effect, has helped us hunt, avoid being hunted, plant crops, forge social bonds, and in general survive in a world that does not prioritize our survival. Indeed, as the tools of divination have changed over the centuries
Welcome to the dark side of crypto’s permissionless dream
MIT Technology Review / 1h
“We’re out of airspace now. We can do whatever we want,” Jean-Paul Thorbjornsen tells me from the pilot’s seat of his Aston Martin helicopter. As we fly over suburbs outside Melbourne, Australia, it’s becoming clear that doing whatever he wants is Thorbjornsen’s MO. Upper-middle-class homes give way to vineyards, and Thorbjornsen points out our landing spot outside a winery. People visiting for l
How to watch West Indies vs. Italy in the 2026 T20 World Cup online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream West Indies vs. Italy in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 for free on ICC.TV . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . It's been an exciting 2026 T20 World Cup for Italy, who made their tournament debut this year. Though they're ruled out of the Super 8 stage, they gave England a tough time and are looking to go out of this event on a high. Th
How to watch BYU vs. Arizona online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $23/month for your first month, then $45.99/month Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $13.99/month or $139.99/year BEST FOR SMALL SCHOOL FANS ESPN+ $29.99/month Best for Big Ten games Pea
How to watch Creighton vs. UConn online for free
Mashable / 1h
Want to watch college basketball this season? Here are your best options: BEST FOR SINGLE GAME FuboTV 7-day free trial, then $54.99/month for 1 month Best for affordability Sling TV Orange + Blue $23/month for your first month, then $45.99/month Best for top weekend games Paramount+ with Showtime $13.99/month or $139.99/year BEST FOR SMALL SCHOOL FANS ESPN+ $29.99/month Best for Big Ten games Pea
How Two Zoomers Created RentAHuman, the First Marketplace for Bots to Hire Humans
26Wired / 1h
“We would [all] love to have an AI boss who wouldn't yell at you or gaslight you. Claude as a boss is the nicest guy ever.”
Logitech MX Master 4 review: Just the right upgrades
How-To Geek / 1h
Going into this review, I thought the Logitech MX Master 4 was going to be yet another minor upgrade over the previous generation. I was wrong, and in a way that I never expected—one single button. Here’s why I think the MX Master 4 might be worth upgrading to because of one small update that changed my entire workflow.
Meta will run AI in WhatsApp through NVIDIA's 'confidential computing'
Engadget / 1h
Meta just announced a deal to buy "millions" of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs in a new long-term partnership. As part of that, the social media giant will deploy NVIDIA's Confidential Computing for WhatsApp, "enabling AI-powered capabilities across the messaging platform while ensuring user data confidentiality and integrity." As part of the deal, Meta committed to using NVIDIA's Confidential C
'We will not stand by and watch': Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. threaten legal action over Seedance 2.0 videos starring Marvel, DC, and Stranger Things characters
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Furious Hollywood studios have criticized the use of their movies, shows, and characters in ByteDance's AI video generator.
WordPress has a new AI assistant to help you build your dream website
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
WordPress AI Assistant will generate and edit text and images, but it will also make site changes far easier.
Redeem Virgin Atlantic Points On WestJet: Exciting On The Surface, But…
One Mile at a Time / 2h
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have just rolled out loyalty reciprocity, something that I’m excited about on the surface. However, the single thing that I was most hoping for doesn’t seem to be terribly useful in practice. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club & WestJet Rewards partnership Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have a partnership, and it has just been expanded, with new loyalty reciprocity. The idea is
How to watch USA vs. Sweden in mens ice hockey online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream USA vs. Sweden in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international ice hockey we've all been enjoying over the last few weeks is coming to an end. That's sad, but the good news is that the remaining games are all massive. USA vs. Sweden is the final quarter-final matchup on the schedule. US
Botanicals, Ideas, and Star Wars make up some of the best new Lego sets of February
Mashable / 2h
Lego kicked off the year with a lot of releases, but if the Brick Clogs made in collaboration with Crocs weren't quite your style, I have great news — even more sets dropped in February. From new Smart Play Star Wars-themed sets to Botanicals and art releases, plus even more sets to come in March, there was no shortage of styles available. So, I spent my time combing through the new Lego sets to
NASA will retest Artemis 2 moon rocket after discovering fueling issues
Mashable / 2h
NASA will fuel its moon rocket again this week, giving launch teams another dress rehearsal before the Artemis II test flight. The U.S. space agency is targeting Thursday, Feb. 19, for the second " wet dress rehearsal ," a practice countdown that uses real fuel but stops short of liftoff. Engineers replaced a filter in ground support equipment over the weekend and reconnected the line. This redo
Why would Emerald Fennell cut Wuthering Heights grave scene?
Mashable / 2h
It must be a cold day in hell, because Emerald Fennell has passed up an opportunity to put a debauched grave scene on film. The "Wuthering Heights" writer-director cemented herself as a provocateur with 2023's Saltburn , which featured several scenes that felt almost clinically designed to make audiences clutch their pearls. Among them is a sequence in which Oliver (Barry Keoghan) visits the fres
How to unblock Pornhub for free in Kentucky
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Kentucky with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN . More than a third of U.S. states still have blocks in place for online adult content after the introduction of age verification laws, so what are users in impacted states supposed to do now? Fortunately, it is possible to bypass these online restrictions with a simple hack. If you want to u
How to watch Canada vs. USA in the womens ice hockey final online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. USA in the women's ice hockey final for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The women's ice hockey has been absolutely electric, and now the medals are up for grabs. The final is the game neutrals wanted most — USA are taking on Canada in the showpiece event. USA beat Canada 5-0 in the group stage, but Ca
This $65 handheld console puts more than 10,000 retro games in the palm of your hand
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR : Go back to the golden days of gaming with this Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming Console , just $64.97 through Feb. 22. Opens in a new window Credit: Retropian Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming Console $64.97 $129 Save $64.03 Looking to cut back on the doomscrolling and head back to a simpler time? The Retropian Color Retro Handheld Gaming Console delivers a good dose of nostalgia
How to watch Finland vs. Switzerland in mens ice hockey online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Finland vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international ice hockey schedule largely centers around Canada and USA , but there are talented teams battling for medals elsewhere. Finland vs. Switzerland is the third quarter-final matchup to take place on Feb. 18, and it's a
How to watch Canada vs. Czechia in mens ice hockey online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Czechia in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international ice hockey keeps coming, and the games are getting bigger and bigger. Canada vs. Czechia is the second quarter-final matchup on the schedule, and it's arguably the best of the bunch. Canada are expected to advance. They'
How to watch Slovakia vs. Germany in mens ice hockey online for free
Mashable / 2h
TL;DR: Live stream Slovakia vs. Germany in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international ice hockey is nearing its dramatic conclusion. In the men's draw, we've reached the quarter-final stage. Slovakia vs. Germany is the first game on the schedule. This game is difficult to predict, but Germany have just
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easier if you know your basketball nicknames. As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections , the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each
An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick
Wired / 2h
Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.
How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026)
Wired / 2h
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.
Tech Life
BBC News / 2h
We chat about a conversational AI that's almost human-like in its speech skills.
Detroit Wants to Make Cars Normal Again
Gizmodo / 2h
U.S. automotive executives are flirting with a crazy idea: sedans.
You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Samsung has revealed some pre-order perks for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, but a major one is missing in the US and Australia.
The Anker Solix C2000 power station is over $700 off right now at Amazon
Mashable / 2h
SAVE OVER $700: As of Feb. 18, the Anker Solix C2000 is on sale for $778.99 at Amazon. That's a 48% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C2000 $778.99 at Amazon $1,499 Save $720.01 Portable power stations can make your life much easier when you’re off-grid or prepping for power cuts, and if you've been thinking of making a purchase, you can get the Anker Sol
The Breville Barista Touch espresso machine is $200 off at Amazon — upgrade your daily brew
Mashable / 2h
SAVE $200 : As of Feb. 18, the Breville Barista Touch is on sale for $799.95 at Amazon. That's 20% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Breville Breville Barista Touch $799.95 at Amazon $999.95 Save $200 If you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur, it's important that you have the right tools to make your perfect cup at home. A good coffee machine can completely transform your morn
I tested the new GHD hair dryer and was blown away by a hurricane of power
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The GHD Speed packs a punch when it comes to power, and delivers plenty of precise control, too.
Quirky, Inconsistent Safety Rules Between Airlines: What Gives?
One Mile at a Time / 3h
Here’s a topic I get questions about every so often, which I think makes for an interesting discussion… Making sense of airlines and their differing safety policies The airline industry is heavily regulated across the globe in terms of safety. Many aviation authorities are on the same page when it comes to rules, and there are some minimum safety policies you’ll find across the board. For example
'Making silky smoothies has never been so much fun' — Ninja's most colourful blender is finally on sale in the UK
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The BlendBoss has a super-powerful motor and tough blade assembly to make light work of tough ingredients like ice and fibrous veggies.
Netflixs Heartbreak High Season 3 trailer teases chaos, crime, and consequences
Mashable / 3h
Netflix has finally revealed Heartbreak High Season 3 's premiere date, dropping a trailer to tease the Australian series' final season. Jumping forward in time by over a year, Heartbreak High 's third season catches up with the students of Hartley High as they near graduation. This means it's their turn to partake in the sacred Australian tradition of Muck-Up Day, characterised by senior pranks
CBS claims it didnt ban Stephen Colbert interview from broadcast. Heres what he says about that.
23Mashable / 3h
Stephen Colbert has addressed CBS ' denial that it barred his interview with Rep. James Talarico from airing last night . In short, he's calling it "crap." "I was ready to let the whole thing go," Colbert said. "Until a few hours ago, when my group chat blowed up. Because, without ever talking to me, the corporation put out this press release, this statement." Released on Tuesday, CBS' statement
Sharks Dyson AirStrait competitor just dropped. Heres how the SilkiPro worked on my damp curly hair.
Mashable / 3h
Doing my hair after a wash day has been one of my most formidable personal tasks since middle school. I'm not exaggerating when I say that taming my coarse curls takes two business days, mostly because it historically just puffs up if I force it to dry within a few hours. But now that I'm deep into healthy hair journey brain rot TikTok, I realize that my years of sleeping on wet hair have just be
NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times ' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it. So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustr
U.S. court bars OpenAI from using ‘Cameo’
36TechCrunch / 6h
OpenAI has renamed its feature in Sora from "Cameo" to "Characters."
NYT Pips hints, answers for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 6h
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off Appliances
Wired / 6h
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to 40% off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
Looking for a laptop replacement? This 14.6-inch Samsung tablet "will knock your socks off" – and it's half price
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a screen to rival many laptops, while also providing excellent power for drawing, productivity, media consumption and more – all for 50% off the asking price.
Hurdle hints and answers for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 7h
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 — release date, trailer, cast, plot, and everything we know about the Netflix spin-off
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The Stranger Things animated spin-off arrives on our screens in April.
Tesla Relents, Reportedly Stops Using the Term ‘Autopilot’ in California
Gizmodo / 8h
It had already changed "Full Self-Driving" to "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)."
Tesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing ‘Autopilot’
39TechCrunch / 8h
The decision comes a month after Tesla discontinued Autopilot, its basic driver-assistance system.
YouTube outage cause revealed: Heres what we know
21Mashable / 9h
YouTube suffered a global outage on Tuesday , with thousands of people reporting issues with the platform from around 8:00 p.m. ET. Now, we know what caused it. In a statement posted to the official TeamYouTube X account, the company revealed that the outage was caused by a problem with the recommendations system . This algorithmic system is responsible for offering you videos it thinks you'll wa
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 9h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you keep up with the latest styles. Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle , Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've ser
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you've been watching the Olympics. Strands , the New York Times ' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 18, 2026
Mashable / 9h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a boss. If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints
YouTube outage cause revealed: What we know
52Mashable / 9h
YouTube suffered a global outage on Tuesday , with thousands of people reporting issues with the platform from around 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT. Now we know what caused it. In a statement shared to the official TeamYouTube X account, the company revealed that the outage was due to a problem with the recommendations system . This algorithmic system is responsible for offering you videos it think
'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
BBC News / 9h
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
YouTube is down. Heres what we know.
52Mashable / 10h
Updated on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 9:15 p.m. ET — As of this writing, YouTube appears to be working again. So far, Google and YouTube have not announced the cause of the outage, or confirmed that the problems are resolved. Updated on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 9.26 p.m. ET — YouTube has revealed the cause of the outage . In a statement on X , the company said it was due to an issue with their recommendation
YouTube is down for thousands of users in the US
Engadget / 10h
YouTube is experiencing an outage across the United States, with users in other countries like Canada, India, the Philippines, Australia and Russia also having problems with accessing the website. The issue seems to have started at around 8 PM Eastern time and reached 338,000 reports on Downdetector before starting to taper down. More users reported having issues accessing the app, but I personal
‘One of the best spy shows, every episode is riveting’: Netflix fans are obsessed with this thrilling German drama that’s the most-watched TV show this week
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Unfamiliar is the new Netflix show fans are ‘obsessed’ with — but there’s a good reason why you’ve probably never heard of it.
Having Bluetooth issues on Switch 2? I highly recommend these wired headsets instead
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Thanks to latency, Bluetooth headphones just don't cut it on Switch 2 - these wired headsets are a much better fit, and offer higher sound quality to boot.
SaaS Companies Take Unusual Step to Prove AI Has Not Mortally Wounded Them
Gizmodo / 10h
Please remember that the SaaSpocalypse is a narrative, not a material fact.
YouTube was down – here's what caused the huge global outage
300+Latest from TechRadar / 11h
YouTube and YouTube TV experienced a rare global outage today that's now mostly fixed – here's what happened.
BREAKING: it looks like YouTube is experiencing an outage
200+Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Not so Netflix and chill...
I'm old enough to remember when musicians wanted to ban synths — is AI music just another anti-tech panic?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Is generative AI a helper for musicians, or an existential threat?
Does ‘Sorry’ Count When AI Writes It for You?
Gizmodo / 12h
She burned down a house and bit a cop. A judge wasn't impressed with her AI apology.
Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.6: Benchmark performance, how to try it
Mashable / 12h
Anthropic has just released its latest Large Language Model (LLM), Claude Sonnett 4.6. The Tuesday release quickly follows the launch of Claude Opus 4.6 , the company's premium AI model, on Feb. 5. According to Anthropic, "Claude Sonnet 4.6 is our most capable Sonnet model yet." The company says Sonnet 4.6 has a 1 million token context window in beta. Crucially, Anthropic reports that Sonnet 4.6
Antarctica’s ‘Gravity Hole’ Has Been Quietly Growing Stronger
Gizmodo / 12h
Scientists aren't fully sure what this means for Antarctica's future, however.
Intellexa’s Predator spyware used to hack iPhone of journalist in Angola, research says
21TechCrunch / 12h
Amnesty International says it found evidence that a government customer of Intellexa, a sanctioned surveillance vendor, used its Predator spyware against a prominent journalist in Angola.
Jack Altman joins Benchmark as GP
21TechCrunch / 12h
Jack Altman and Benchmark announced today that he would be joining the firm as a general partner.
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