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Jimmy Kimmel responds to Pam Bondis chaotic Epstein hearing
72Mashable / 20h
U.S. attorney general Pam Bondi faced questions from Democrats about her department's handling of the Epstein files on Wednesday, and things quickly escalated into shouting and chaos. In the clip above Jimmy Kimmel commentates on clips from the hearing, from Bondi clashing with various lawmakers to avidly defending Donald Trump and describing him as "the most transparent president in the nation's
Why Capital One’s JFK lounge won Best New Credit Card Lounge at the 2026 TPG Awards
100+The Points Guy Articles / 11h
It's one of the best times of the year, when we get to share our favorite things in travel. One of the most hotly contested categories is airport lounges and the battle of the premium credit cards as they all try to one-up each other in the lounge arms race. Our winner this year has it all, including standout food and beverage selections, a glamorous bar, and space — lots and lots of space. This
NYT Pips hints, answers for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 2h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you like tennis. 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 new set of words gets
Hurdle hints and answers for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 2h
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
Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars
55TechCrunch / 3h
If a passenger accidentally leaves a Waymo door open, the vehicle can get stuck in place.
Laid-Off Battery Plant Workers Pin Blame on Ford, not Trump, for Lost Jobs
2KNYT > Technology / 22h
Ford Motor shut down a battery factory and laid off 1,600 workers after President Trump and Republicans gutted government support for electric vehicles.
Google says Android 17 is still 'coming soon' – here are the 5 biggest features to look forward to
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Android 17's first beta didn't land when expected, but it's still "coming soon" according to Google, and it could include some major new features.
Want two Google Pixel phones for the price of one? Optus is giving away a Pixel 9a with every Pixel 10 series signup
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
With Google officially confirming the Pixel 10a will be coming soon, Optus is clearing out its stock of the 9a via this two-for-one deal, with plans starting at AU$92.46 per month.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 4h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you smoke like a chimney. 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 served up som
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a visual learner. 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 an answer
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 13, 2026
Mashable / 4h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a begger. 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 hint
The Pitt fans, listen to the heartbreaking song that closes out Season 2, episode 6
Mashable / 4h
The Pitt audience, how are you feeling after Season 2, episode 6? If you're like me, your eyes are moist (if not streaming outright) after the show's emotional send-off to "frequent flyer" patient Louie (Ernest Harden Jr.) SEE ALSO: Why 'The Pitt' feels more real than any other medical drama Louie crashed at the end of Season 2, episode 5, before passing away early on in episode 6. His loss hangs
Ring calls off partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety
29Engadget / 4h
Ring has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety, after receiving backlash for running a Super Bowl ad touting its Search Party feature. If you’ll recall, Ring revealed back in October 2025 that it was entering a partnership with the surveillance company, which would make it possible for law enforcement to ask smart doorbell owners for videos captured by their devices. In its announcement , th
Wondering what to watch this Valentine’s Day? Stream a movie spicier and more satisfying than ‘Wuthering Heights’ from home — and it’s free
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
If you've read my 'Wuthering Heights' review, you'll know why I won't be rushing to rewatch it this Valentine's Day. So may I suggest this sexier, and completely free, movie instead?
When Amazon badly needed a ride, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket delivered
Ars Technica - All content / 6h
The heavy version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launched for the first time Thursday, hauling 32 spacecraft to low-Earth orbit for Amazon's satellite broadband constellation. The Ariane 6 rocket lifted off from the Guiana Space Center on the northeastern coast of South America at 11:45 am EST (16:45 UTC), quickly soaring into a clear sky at the tropical spaceport on the power of a hydrogen-fueled m
Current Limit of AI Automous Coding is a 100,00 Rust Based C Compiler Built in 2 Weeks
Next Big Future / 7h
Anthropic researcher Nicholas Carlini published a blog post describing how he set 16 instances of the company’s Claude Opus 4.6 AI model loose on a shared codebase with minimal supervision, tasking them with building a C compiler from scratch. Over two weeks and nearly 2,000 Claude Code sessions costing about $20,000 in API fees, the ... Read more
I donned a frilly dress and tracked ghosts for hours in Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake — and now I can’t wait for the full release
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
The upcoming Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake is shaping up to be an excellent introduction to the cult survival horror series.
'AI companies shouldn’t leave American ratepayers to pick up the tab': Anthropic says it will cover electricity price increases caused by its data centers
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Anthropic responds to President Trump's demands to protect US citizens against AI-induced energy bill rises.
American CEO Robert Isom’s Turnaround Plan Is To Keep Doing More Of The Same
48One Mile at a Time / 7h
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is under a lot of scrutiny right now. American’s 2025 financial results paled in comparison to the results of Delta and United, and many employee work groups received 0.3% profit sharing , given the lack of profits to share. American’s flight attendant union has issued a vote of no confidence in Isom , the first time in history that the union has done such a thin
AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
BBC News / 7h
Vibe-coding tools - which let people without coding skills create apps using AI - are exploding in popularity.
Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
BBC News / 8h
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
OpenAI sidesteps Nvidia with unusually fast coding model on plate-sized chips
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
On Thursday, OpenAI released its first production AI model to run on non-Nvidia hardware, deploying the new GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark coding model on chips from Cerebras. The model delivers code at more than 1,000 tokens (chunks of data) per second, which is reported to be roughly 15 times faster than its predecessor. To compare, Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 in its new premium-priced fast mode reaches a
Trump official overruled FDA scientists to reject Moderna's flu shot
22Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Vinay Prasad, the Trump administration's top vaccine regulator at the Food and Drug Administration, single-handedly decided to refuse to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine , overruling agency scientists, according to reports from Stat News and The Wall Street Journal. Stat was first to report, based on unnamed FDA sources, that a team of career scientists at the agency was ready to review the vacc
Spider-Noir teaser comes in colorized "True Hue" and black and white
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
Nicolas Cage has carved out a quirky niche for himself in recent years with such films as Color Out of Space (2019), Pig (2021), The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022), Dream Scenario (2023), and Longlegs (2024), among others. Now he's starring in Spider-Noir , a new live-action series based on the Marvel Comics character. Cage plays an aging private investigator and disillusioned superhe
Capital One Landing New York LaGuardia Opens Soon, With Great Food & Drinks
One Mile at a Time / 8h
Capital One is known for its network of Capital One Lounges , as there are currently five locations in the United States. In addition to that, we’ve also seen the card issuer launch the Capital One Landing concept , which is essentially somewhere between an airport lounge and restaurant. The first of these locations opened in November 2024, at Washington National Airport (DCA) . We’re now just da
For $1M, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) to teach you how to live longer
47TechCrunch / 8h
The longevity-obsessed investor Bryan Johnson is charging $1 million to sign up for his "Immortals" program.
Make life a little easier with these 8 Microsoft essentials for just $35
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR : Get eight new tools with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license for only $34.97 now through Feb. 22. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $34.97 $219.99 Save $185.02 Looking to make life a little easier? There’s a reason Microsoft Office has been around for decades — it’s packed with tools to
Apple releases iOS 26.3: New wallpapers, Transfer to Android
Mashable / 8h
There's a new iOS update, and along with the bug fixes and security enhancements, Apple has some new features for iPhone users as well. iPhone users can now upgrade their mobile devices to iOS 26.3, though users need an iPhone 11 or later. Just go to Settings, then General, then tap Software Update on your iPhone. So, what's new in iOS 26.3 ? First up, Apple has created separate Wallpaper options
God of War is getting a remake trilogy, and a new retro-inspired action game is out today
Engadget / 8h
Last year marked 20 years since God of War hit the PlayStation 2 and kicked off one of gaming biggest franchises. Now, at the tail end of that 20th anniversary celebration, Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has announced two new project. First, and most significantly, the original God of War trilogy from the PS2 and PS3 is being remade for the modern era. There’s no footage of it yet — the developer say
Silent Hill: Townfall takes the series' trademark fog to an eerie coastal community
Engadget / 8h
Coming off the success of Slient Hill f , which moved the series’ psychological horror to the Japanese countryside, Konami, Annapurna Interactive and developer Screen Burn Interactive have chosen a foggy island as the setting for Silent Hill: Townfall . The first gameplay trailer for Townfall , introduced during Sony’s latest State of Play, follows Simon Ordell, a man who keeps mysteriously wakin
Saturn’s Rings Came From a Two-Moon Collision About 100 Million Years Ago, Study Says
Gizmodo / 8h
The collision could also be responsible for Saturn’s iconic rings, researchers say.
The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap
Wired / 8h
The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s a total steal.
The PS Plus Game Catalog additions for February include Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Engadget / 8h
During its State of Play livestream on Thursday, Sony revealed the first PlayStation Plus Game Catalog addition for February and it's a doozy. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (PS5) will finally websling its way onto the Game Catalog on February 17. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released in October 2023, and Insomniac's third Spidey game is the the best of the bunch. You can play as both Peter Parker and his pr
Amid disappointing earnings, Pinterest claims it sees more searches than ChatGPT
TechCrunch / 8h
Pinterest's stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.
IBM will hire your entry-level talent in the age of AI
33TechCrunch / 8h
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.
'Widely panned' is an understatement! Intel kills pay-as-you-go hardware upgrades, 15 years after the infamous Intel Upgrade Service scheme
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Intel has quietly abandoned its pay-to-unlock silicon strategy after enterprises rejected fees for features already built into processors.
Disney Store is finally releasing BDX droids figures — and they look fantastic
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Plus, talking figures and RC speeders
New to JRPGs? I've reviewed tons of them, and these are the six PS5 games I'd get started with
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
I'm a JRPG devotee, and I always recommend these six PS5 games to new players.
'I cannot think of a single meaningful downside:' I tested Wharfedale's new Diamond 12.1i stereo speakers, and they're as good as things get for this price
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
Wharfedale finally refreshes its great Diamond 12 series of stereo speakers, and they're nearly flawless.
Exclusive: Hasbro’s Star Wars: The Vintage Collection reveal is headlined by an epic deluxe Mandalorian & Grogu figure that keeps the clan of two together
48Latest from TechRadar / 8h
TechRadar exclusively reveals Hasbro’s new Star Wars: The Vintage Collection wave inspired by The Mandalorian & Grogu, including a deluxe Mandalorian & Grogu figure, Imperial Remnant AT-RT and troopers, and IG-11 ahead of the film's 2026 premiere.
The next Metal Gear Solid remaster collection arrives this summer
Engadget / 8h
Volume two of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection will arrive on August 27, publisher Konami announced today during Sony’s latest State of Play presentation. The bundle will feature 2008’s Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the HD remaster of 2010’s Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and a selection of bonus content, including Metal Gear: Ghost Babel , which was originally released for Gam
Rivian was saved by software in 2025
TechCrunch / 8h
The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
Your First Look at Hasbro’s ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Figures Is Here (Exclusive)
Gizmodo / 9h
We might not have seen much from the movie itself yet, but would it be 'Star Wars' if we didn't get some hints through some toys?
The first Control Resonant gameplay trailer shows Dylan defying physics in a sideways NYC
Engadget / 9h
It’s been less than three months since we got our first look at Control Resonant , the sequel to Remedy’s mind-bending, third-person adventure that introduced us to Jesse Faden and the Federal Bureau of Control. At today’s State of Play event, we got to see the first extended bit of gameplay from Control Resonant — and the combat looks as inspired as ever, though the setting is completely new. As
Mina the Hollower resurfaces with a spring 2026 release window
Engadget / 9h
Sony’s first State of Play stream of the year included an update on Mina the Hollower, the latest title from Shovel Knight studio Yacht Club Games. It’s now slated to arrive sometime this spring. The developer initially planned to release the retro-style action-adventure platformer on Halloween last year , but delayed it to “to apply some final polish and balancing to make the game truly shine.”
Kena: Scars of Kosmora is coming out later this year
Engadget / 9h
When it launched in 2021, Kena: Bridge of Spirits was an early example of the graphical power of the PS5 thanks to its Pixar-adjacent animation and over-the-top effects. Based on a surprise trailer at Sony's latest State of Play , it seems like its sequel, Kena: Scars of Kosmora , could up the ante when it launches later this year. Scars of Kosmora follows spirit guide Kena to a mysterious island
Ghost of Yotei's multiplayer expansion arrives March 10
Engadget / 9h
Ghost of Yotei’s forthcoming Legends multiplayer expansion will arrive early next month, Sony announced today during its latest State of Play presentation. As in Ghost of Tsushima , you’ll be able to play the mode with up to three other people online. Players can each choose from one of four classes — samurai, archer, mercenary and shinobi — who excel in different combat scenarios. All four class
Build communication skills in 14 languages with Babbel
Mashable / 9h
TL;DR: Get lifetime access to all 14 Babbel languages for just $159 (reg. $646.20) for a limited time with StackSocial’s code LEARN. Opens in a new window Credit: Babbel Babbel Language Learning: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) $159 $646.20 Save $487.20 Mastering a new language can open doors to stronger travel experiences, broader career opportunities, and deeper cultural connections — but
The Best Tech Deals in Amazon's Early Presidents Day Sale
Lifehacker / 9h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Presidents' Day is not until Monday, but as is often the case, the sales are already here. Amazon's sale features some notable deals on tech products like smartwatches, headphones, home appliances, speakers, and more. There are plenty of other Presidents Day sales on the wa
USB-C is still a mess in 2026: Why 'Universal' docks don't exist
How-To Geek / 9h
A single-cable future feels like it hasn't gotten any closer through the years. Despite technological upgrades and widespread adoption, the reality of USB-C docking stations still falls short of this utopian vision. This leaves even the most tech-savvy users struggling with unexpected limitations and confusing performance bottlenecks.
Frontier Airlines exits 10 cities, slows growth to achieve profits
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Frontier Airlines is making some big changes to its map this year in an effort to return to the black. The Denver-based discount airline has ended or will end service to 10 cities as it slows growth to around 10% annually through the end of the decade, a Frontier spokesperson confirmed. Frontier is exiting the following airports: Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV) in Vermont — e
Alila Mayakoba is now open in Mexico — and you can book from 21,000 Hyatt points
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
The time is finally here: Alila Mayakoba is now open along Mexico's dreamy Riviera Maya. A points property we've been excited for since it was first announced last year , Alila Mayakoba is replacing what was previously a well-received Andaz resort. Last January, Hyatt said the Andaz would be closing for a yearlong renovation before announcing the rebrand under Alila, a brand big on sustainability
‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants
26Wired / 9h
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.
Bafflingly, over half of Aussie households have said 'no thanks' to NBN Co's speedy new tiers
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Despite NBN Co making it easier than ever to upgrade to a fast NBN plan, it seems millions of Australians have yet to jump on the bandwagon.
Musk needed a new vision for SpaceX and xAI. He landed on Moonbase Alpha.
46TechCrunch / 10h
"I really want to see a mass driver on the moon that is shooting AI satellites into deep space."
Anthropic Is Valued at $380 Billion in New Funding Round
NYT > Technology / 10h
The artificial intelligence start-up raised another $30 billion, and its valuation more than doubled since its last funding round in September.
OpenAI President Defends Trump Donations, Refuses to Comment on ICE
20Gizmodo / 10h
Are you just an apolitical defender of AI if you give money to fascists?
Passenger Demands $7,000 After American Airlines Spills Wine On Louis Vuitton Bag—Doxes Flight Attendant On TikTok
27View from the Wing / 10h
NASA Puts 21-Year-Old Spacecraft on Pause to Keep It From Crashing Into Earth
Gizmodo / 10h
A rescue mission could reach the gamma-ray observatory this summer.
‘Scarlet’ Is a Ravishing Vision Undercut by a Glib ‘Hamlet’ Reimagining
Gizmodo / 10h
Mamoru Hosoda’s medieval, isekai-adjacent epic about a princess’s brutal quest for revenge is now playing in theaters.
The iRobot takeover is complete – but it looks like the Roomba brand is clinging on to its US roots
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Roomba's parent brand might have a new Chinese owner, but it's still a 'US-based global consumer robotics company'.
6 Netflix movies to watch this Valentine's Day
How-To Geek / 10h
Valentine's Day weekend is here, which means it's time to prepare for a cozy movie night with a watchlist that will keep you hooked for hours. Netflix has a large library of romantic titles to pick from, so you don't have to worry about running out of options.
ULA's Vulcan rocket suffers another booster problem on the way to orbit
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Moments after liftoff from Florida's Space Coast early Thursday morning, a shower of sparks emerged in the exhaust plume of United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket. Seconds later, the rocket twisted on its axis before recovering and continuing the climb into orbit with a batch of US military satellites. The sight may have appeared familiar to seasoned rocket watchers. Sixteen months ago, a Vulcan
EPA kills foundation of greenhouse gas regulations
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
In a widely expected move, the Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is revoking an analysis of greenhouse gases that laid the foundation for regulating their emissions by cars, power plants, and industrial sources. The analysis, called an endangerment finding, was initially ordered by the US Supreme Court in 2007 and completed during the Obama administration; it has, in theory, s
Trump FTC wants Apple News to promote more Fox News and Breitbart stories
24Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson has accused Apple of violating US law by suppressing conservative-leaning news outlets on Apple News. Ferguson pointed to research by a pro-Trump group that accused Apple News of suppressing articles by Fox News, the New York Post, Daily Mail, Breitbart, and The Gateway Pundit. The FTC chair claims that Apple News might be violating promises made
YouTube Finally Released an App for the Apple Vision Pro
Lifehacker / 10h
YouTube has finally come to Apple Vision Pro. YouTube for Vision OS is a free, standalone app that lets users log into their existing YouTube accounts through their Vision headsets and stream videos like they would expect to, including standard videos, 180° videos, 360° videos, and YouTube Shorts. Vision Pro M5 users can stream 8K videos, and premium YouTube members can download videos directly t
This Tiny Comet Pulled Off a First-of-Its-Kind Spin Flip
Gizmodo / 10h
A fresh analysis of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák observations suggests it abruptly reversed its spin after its last Earth flyby—an extreme and unprecedented change.
Cursor claims more than 30,000 Nvidia engineers commit 3x more code and make coding 'a lot more fun than it used to be', but is it too good to be true?
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Cursor claims Nvidia engineers produce three times more code using AI tools, yet industry observers remain skeptical about the quality and stability of the code.
I earned points paying my mortgage via Bilt — how to set up your account to do the same
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Well, the day has come that I've officially earned points by paying my mortgage. And while the Bilt 2.0 rollout has absolutely had its twists and turns, I'm not going to lie, seeing Bilt Points post in my account was pretty dang exciting. While Bilt 1.0 had millions of members paying rent and earning Bilt points, the Bilt 2.0 program marks the first time that homeowners can do the same. Now that
Southwest unveils 7 new routes covering 10 cities — and new Costa Rica service
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Southwest Airlines is already the top carrier in Austin, Texas — but now it's doubling down. The airline on Thursday unveiled three new or returning routes that'll launch this fall later this year from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The flights include nonstop service to California Wine Country, as well as multiple cities in Tennessee. Southwest's expansion in the Texas capital cam
Waymo Announces Its Next Generation of Robotaxis
Gizmodo / 10h
The company's newest driving system is key to its pans to expand into more cities this year.
Researchers Jailbreak ChatGPT to Find Out Which State Has the Laziest People
Gizmodo / 10h
You're not gonna believe this but it reflects common human biases.
Samsung Will Give You Up to $900 If You Trade Your Phone in for a Galaxy S26
Lifehacker / 11h
Samsung has officially revealed when its next Galaxy Unpacked event, which is where everyone's expecting the Galaxy S26 series to be announced, will take place. But before it airs on Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. EST, the company's offering the chance to get ahead of the game by trading in your current phone for a little extra moolah. Right now, you can sign up on Samsung's website to trade in your phone for
Apple Vision Pro finally gets an official YouTube app
Mashable / 11h
Apple's augmented reality headset is only just now getting a real YouTube app. The home for internet videos is now available in app form on the App Store for anyone who owns an M2 or M5 Apple Vision Pro device. With this app, you can watch YouTube videos in a theater-like virtual environment, with full access to playlists, Shorts, and everything else you'd find on YouTube. M5 Vision Pro owners ca
‘The Last Sacrifice’ Explores the (Maybe?) Occult Crime That Inspired ‘The Wicker Man’
Gizmodo / 11h
The absorbing new documentary draws on retro movies and vintage TV specials to give context to Britain’s fascination with folk horror.
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari are teaming up to fix common web problems
How-To Geek / 11h
Even though many web browsers now share the same Chromium engine, they don't always load pages and web apps in the same way, causing problems for users and developers. Google, Mozilla, Igalia, Apple, and Microsoft are once again teaming up to fix that.
3 must-see Prime Video shows to binge this weekend (February 13 - February 15)
How-To Geek / 11h
I don’t know about you guys, but I blinked, and Valentine’s Day weekend was right here, all up in my face. Even though it's technically the time for indulging in lovey-dovey stuff, that doesn’t mean you have to abstain or that you have to spend it watching content that has a tendency to make you cringe or feel nauseous. I won’t be!
Creeps Are Using Grok to Unblur Children’s Faces in the Epstein Files
Futurism / 11h
Some of the worst freaks to walk planet Earth are using Elon Musk’s Grok to “unblur” the faces of women and children in the latest Epstein files, as documented by the research group Bellingcat . A simple search on X, Musk’s social media site where Grok responds to user requests, shows at least 20 different photos that users tried to unredact using the AI chatbot, the group found. Many of the phot
Looking for a cheap but capable laptop? Our experts have rounded up the best deals from Dell's Presidents' Day sale
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
If you're looking for a cheap but capable laptop, our experts have browsed Dell's Presidents' Day sale and rounded up the best deals on our favorite laptops, monitors, and desktops.
Staying At The Rosewood Hong Kong, Recently Rated The World’s Best Hotel
29One Mile at a Time / 11h
We just had the chance to spend a couple of nights at the Rosewood Hong Kong , which is the hotel on this trip that I was most excited to check out. Rosewood in general is a great hotel brand, and the Hong Kong property is the company’s flagship — Rosewood is based in Hong Kong, the hotel is owned by the Cheng family, which also owns Rosewood. So this is a point of pride for the brand and owners,
Better than flowers - here are my favorite Lego sets from $12.99 that you can build together
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Lego sets you can build together!
AI-generated docs arent covered by attorney-client privilege, judge says
Mashable / 11h
AI is once again on the witness stand. In comments made during preliminary trial proceedings, Manhattan-based U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff decided that documents prepared by an AI tool and then shared with an attorney are admissible in court, existing outside of attorney-client privilege, reported Law360 . SEE ALSO: We need to talk about that Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad The decision relates to
Didero lands $30M to put manufacturing procurement on ‘agentic’ autopilot
TechCrunch / 11h
Didero functions as an agentic AI layer that sits on top of a company’s existing ERP, acting as a coordinator that reads incoming communications and automatically executes the necessary updates and tasks.
After Two Years, the Apple Vision Pro Finally Has a YouTube App
Gizmodo / 11h
It's been a long road, but the Vision Pro finally has the one thing you'd expect it to have at launch.
I will never rent my PC from the cloud—and you shouldn't either
How-To Geek / 11h
Right now, it's becoming incredibly expensive to buy your own PC, largely thanks to data centers buying up all the stock of important components. Of course, the companies who are buying up all this computer hardware are perfectly happy to let you use it remotely—for a fee!
DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
AI-driven memory and storage price hikes have been the defining feature of the PC industry in 2026, and hobbyists have been hit the hardest—companies like Apple with lots of buying power have been able to limit the price increases for their PCs, phones, and other gadgets so far, but smaller outfits like Valve and Raspberry Pi haven't been so lucky. Framework, the company behind repairable and upg
It took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
When Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset launched in February 2024, users were frustrated at the lack of a proper YouTube app—a significant disappointment given the device's focus on video content consumption , and YouTube's strong library of immersive VR and 360 videos. That complaint continued through the release of the second-generation Vision Pro last year, including in our review . Now,
Attackers prompted Gemini over 100,000 times while trying to clone it, Google says
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
On Thursday, Google announced that "commercially motivated" actors have attempted to clone knowledge from its Gemini AI chatbot by simply prompting it. One adversarial session reportedly prompted the model more than 100,000 times across various non-English languages, collecting responses ostensibly to train a cheaper copycat. Google published the findings in what amounts to a quarterly self-asses
Bringing the "functionally extinct" American chestnut back from the dead
45Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Very few people alive today have seen the Appalachian forests as they existed a century ago. Even as state and national parks preserved ever more of the ecosystem, fungal pathogens from Asia nearly wiped out one of the dominant species of these forests, the American chestnut, killing an estimated 3 billion trees. While new saplings continue to sprout from the stumps of the former trees, the fungu
Unique structure of elephant whiskers give them built-in sensing "intelligence"
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
An elephant's trunk is a marvelous thing, flexible enough to bend and stretch as it forages for food, but also stiff enough to grasp and maneuver even delicate objects like peanuts or a tortilla chip. That's because the trunk is highly sensitive when it comes to sensing touch. Scientists have determined that the whiskers lining the trunk are crucial for that sensitivity thanks to their unique str
2026 Nissan Leaf review: The best budget EV on sale right now
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
Years before the Chevrolet Bolt or Tesla Model 3, the Nissan Leaf was a good-faith attempt by a major automaker to bring electric vehicles to the mass market. But even in its second-generation , the Leaf was hamstrung by poor battery management and was soon left behind. For its third take on the Leaf , Nissan fixed the earlier cars' key flaw by adding liquid-cooling for the battery pack. Better y
World's largest monitor company designed a 4K 48-inch OLED dual-sided smart gaming display with metal feet, a magnetic power socket, and an Alienware-inspired sound system - but who will actually use it?
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
GP TV introduces dual-sided 4K OLED display combining gaming design, immersive audio, safety features, and uncertain real-world practicality.
Anthropic raises another $30B in Series G, with a new value of $380B
28TechCrunch / 11h
The infusion of funding for the AI startup takes place as it is vying for customers and cultural attention with its competitor, OpenAI.
YouTube finally launches a dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro
TechCrunch / 12h
When Apple Vision Pro first came out two years ago, YouTube hesitated to release a dedicated app. Today is the day they officially launch one.
How to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea online for free
Mashable / 12h
TL;DR: Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The FA Cup action continues this week with a number of really interesting matchups, including Hull City vs. Chelsea. All eyes will be on Chelsea as they look to bounce back after dropping points to Leeds United mid-week. Cole Palmer missed a hu
Romance scam red flags to look out for
Mashable / 12h
It seems that scams are everywhere these days — in our texts, emails, and phone calls to start. And con artists continue to become more sophisticated in the age of AI, so much so that a recent survey suggested that they're increasingly imitating your loved ones . Some also prey on people's vulnerability and loneliness, pretending to be potential love interests: Romance scammers . New research fro
Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials
Wired / 12h
Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving-vehicle developer is encouraging residents of Washington, DC, to message public officials to help get its robotaxis onto roads.
‘Starfleet Academy’ Decides Everyone Needs a Harsh Lesson
38Gizmodo / 12h
'Come, Let's Away' brings 'Starfleet Academy' back to a more classically 'Star Trek' place, leveraging its young heroes in a compelling way.
Vending Machine Run by Claude More of a Disaster Than Previously Known
Futurism / 12h
Maybe we don’t need the Turing test , because there’s a mighty obstacle that’s proving far more challenging to AI models’ supposedly burgeoning intelligence: running a vending machine without going comically off the rails. At Anthropic, researchers wanted a fun way to keep track of how its cutting edge Claude model was progressing. And what better staging ground for it to demonstrate its autonomy
Eureka Ergonomic Axion office chair review: an attractive mid-range throne with great ergonomic features
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Axion office chair from Eureka is is a great do-it-all option, suitable for executives and gamers alike
Stranger Things: The First Shadow might finally stream on Netflix this year — here’s why it’s required watching for the next chapter in the series
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Stranger Things: The First Shadow is superb, and it might be coming Netflix.
This is the best reason to finally upgrade your 3D printer
How-To Geek / 12h
Bed leveling is the bane of my existence when it comes to 3D printing, and my old 3D printers made me never want to 3D print. Upgrading my 3D printer to a newer model that had better bed leveling completely changed the game for me, and it will for you, too.
27 beautiful beige-inspired home office finds for creating your calming, neutral workspace
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
From champagne beige to stone oat, this is the office furniture, desk accessories, and essential gadgets and decor to create the right vibe.
A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web
36Wired / 12h
From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in Lanzhou, China.
EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing
Engadget / 12h
The European Commission has opened a new probe into Google, this time focused on the company's massive online advertising business, Bloomberg reports . European Union regulators have already fined Google billions for violating the Digital Markets Act, and being found guilty of anticompetitive behavior in online advertising could add to that total. While the Commission has yet to announce a formal
Takeaways from Elon Musks xAI all-hands meeting: Ancient aliens, corporate structure, space catapults
Mashable / 12h
In the wake of xAI losing two of its co-founders and other prominent employees, Elon Musk held an all-hands meeting at his his AI company, which recently merged with SpaceX . And in an unusual move, xAI posted the entire 45-minute meeting online. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. No time to watch or listen? We've got you. Here are the main takeaways: xA
Denver Airport Concessions Caught Overcharging Passengers—McDonald’s Prices Inflated By 114% [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 12h
News and notes from around the interweb: Concessionaires at Denver airport appear to be overcharging customers, violating street pricing rules, across the board: Denver International Airport pricing investigation shows basically every business in the airport is breaking the law There is a law that says items sold can only be marked up 15% from comparable items outside the airport. Here’s how much
Antitrust head overseeing Netflix-Warner merger resigns
Engadget / 12h
The head of the antitrust division is out at the US Department of Justice. Gail Slater, a former JD Vance adviser and Fox Corp VP, reportedly clashed with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Their longstanding feud is said to have centered around Slater's skepticism of corporate mergers. "It is with great sadness and abiding hope that I leave my role as [Assistant Attorney General] for Antitrust today,"
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at these airports
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Roses are red, violets are blue. At the airport around Valentine's Day? Here's what you can do. If you're flying around Valentine's Day, you'll be able to find last-minute gifts (many of them prewrapped) in some airport shops, as well as love-themed meals and cocktails at various airport restaurants and bars. To spice things up, many airports also host Valentine's Day activities in the terminals
Hacker linked to Epstein removed from Black Hat cyber conference website
35TechCrunch / 12h
Emails published by the Justice Department revealed cybersecurity veteran Vincenzo Iozzo emailed, and arranged to meet, Jeffrey Epstein multiple times between 2014 and 2018.
Trump administration undermines EPA enforcement of Clean Air Act
22TechCrunch / 12h
The EPA's new rule seeks to undo a 2009 finding that allowed the federal government to regulate six greenhouse gases.
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