Monday, February 23, 2026

Technology News Tuesdays, and More!

Technology News and More...





Nikon reveals new 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom for its Z-series mirrorless cameras — and it might just be the perfect second lens
Latest from TechRadar / 1h
Need a new telephoto zoom for your Nikon mirrorless camera? Nikon's new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II could fit the bill –if you're prepared to pay for it.





AI Added ‘Basically Zero’ to US Economic Growth Last Year, Goldman Sachs Says
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Imported chips and hardware mean the AI investemtns are translating into US GDP growth.





Trump celebrated the mens hockey gold. The women were the punchline.
100+Mashable / 9h
The 2026 Winter Olympics should have been a golden moment for American hockey. Both the men's and women's teams won gold. The sport was already in the middle of a cultural surge, fueled in part by the massive fandom that had formed around Heated Rivalry , the breakout series that made hockey newly legible to audiences who had never cared much about it before. In the weeks before the Games, ice ho





PayPal confirms data breach — user info may have been exposed for 6 months, here's what we know so far
21Latest from TechRadar / 18h
A bug in the code of a PayPal app exposed PII for numerous people, and some even (briefly) lost their money.






The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
NYT > Technology / 13min
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.






NYT Pips hints, answers for February 24, 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 24, 2026
Mashable / 1h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is for people who have watch soccer. 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 w





OpenClaw should terrify anyone who thinks AI agents are ready for real responsibility
Latest from TechRadar / 2h
Recent mishaps involving OpenClaw and other AI assistants highlight why entrusting too much authority to automated AI agents is a serious mistake





What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 8 on HBO Max?
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
The ER is on the brink of a suspected cyberattack, but what will that mean in The Pitt season 2 episode 8 on HBO Max?





Lamborghini pulls the plug on its electric supercar – but these 3 alternatives could still keep the idea alive
Latest from TechRadar / 3h
Lamborghini's chief executive says that the Italian supercar manufacturer is planning to abandon its all-electric supercar. So where next for speedy, luxury EVs?





Anthropic Says Chinese AI Companies Improved Models By ‘Illicitly’ Copying Its Capabilities
Gizmodo / 3h
Keep in mind that DeepSeek is expected to release a new flagship model any day now.





US Urgently Needs New M1-E3 Tank to Replace Drone Vulnerable M1 Abrams Tank
Next Big Future / 3h
The US Army is now a rushing to make the new M1-E3 tank because 27 out of 31 M1 Abrams were wrecked in Ukraine. They were mainly destroyed by cheap drones and mines. The new tank will have be lighter and have improved defences against cheap drones. Better armor in the right spots and better ... Read more





This HBO Max drama with 98% on Rotten Tomatoes is streaming soon — and it’s a rare post-apocalyptic show done right
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
A moving post-apocalyptic drama about grief, art and why survival alone isn’t enough.





Don’t wait for the iPhone 17e — I think the iPhone 16e at 20% off is excellent value
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
The new budget iPhone is rumoured to be coming out soon, but you can get the iPhone 16e today for a steal at AU$797.





A Meta AI security researcher said an OpenClaw agent ran amok on her inbox
25TechCrunch / 4h
The viral X post from an AI security researcher reads like satire. But it's really a word of warning about what can go wrong when handing tasks to an AI agent.





This new Google TV 4K box not only has Dolby Vision and Atmos, but another nice trick: you can add more storage using a microSD card
Latest from TechRadar / 4h
A cheaper alternative to Google's own TV streamer





Stop paying for live sports: This Mashable-approved digital antenna is only $50
Mashable / 4h
SAVE 17%: As of Feb. 23, you can get the Mohu Leaf Amplified Indoor TV Antenna for $49.99, down from $59.99, at Amazon. That's a 17% discount or $10 savings. Mohu Leaf Amplified Indoor TV Antenna $49.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $10 If you've cut the cord on cable but still want to watch live sports and local network broadcasts, paying for yet another streaming service gets expensive fast. All you ne





Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all
22TechCrunch / 4h
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot.





Punch the Baby Monkey’s Ikea Plushie Is Selling for Hundreds on eBay
Gizmodo / 4h
Viral videos have caused the stuffed animal to sell out.





Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
BBC News / 5h
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.





Stop lugging around a heavy laptop: The LG Gram Pro is $650 off
Mashable / 5h
SAVE 21%: As of Feb. 23, you can get the 16-inch LG Gram Pro (Intel Core Ultra9, NVIDIA RTX5050, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) for $2,499.99, down from $3,149.99, at Amazon. That's a 21% discount or $650 savings. 16-inch LG Gram Pro (Intel Core Ultra9, NVIDIA RTX5050, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,499.99 at Amazon $3,149.99 Save $650 If you travel for work or just hate carrying a heavy bag, finding a laptop that's





The ultra-wide Westinghouse 49-inch curved gaming monitor just hit a new record-low at Amazon
Mashable / 5h
SAVE $60: The Westinghouse 49-inch curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $539.99, down from the standard price of $599.99. That's a 10% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Westinghouse Westinghouse 49-inch curved gaming monitor $539.99 at Amazon $599.99 Save $60 Gaming monitors make a huge difference in the overall experience of sitting down with a





Pentagon buyer: We're happy with our launch industry, but payloads are lagging
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
DALLAS—The Space Force officer tasked with overseeing more than $24 billion in research and development spending says the Pentagon is more interested in supporting startups building new space sensors and payloads than adding yet another rocket company to its portfolio. The statement, made at a space finance conference in Dallas last week, was one of several points Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy wanted t





Data center builders thought farmers would willingly sell land, learn otherwise


42Ars Technica - All content / 5h
It seems that tech giants eyeing rural zones for data center development have underestimated how attached American farmers have grown to their lands in the decades they've been nurturing them. Across the country, several farmers have firmly rejected eye-popping offers—sometimes in the tens of millions. These offers dwarf the value of their properties, but farmers have refused to put a price on th





Panasonic, the former plasma king, will no longer make its own TVs
Ars Technica - All content / 5h
Panasonic, once revered for its plasma TVs, is giving up on making its own TV sets. Today, it announced that Chinese company Skyworth will take over manufacturing, marketing, and selling Panasonic-branded TVs. Skyworth is a Shenzhen-headquartered TV brand. The company claims to be “a top three global provider of the Android TV platform.” In July, research firm Omdia reported that Skyworth was one





Lamborghini Has Been Planning an EV for Years. It’s Just Been Cancelled
Gizmodo / 5h
EVs in their current form do not deliver the "specific emotional connection" Lamborghini says its cars need.





An AI Thought Experiment on Substack Is Sending The Stock Market Spiraling
Gizmodo / 5h
AI is coming for everything, Wall Street seems to believe.





Start Your Surround Sound Journey With $50 off This Klipsch Soundbar
Wired / 6h
This soundbar is just the beginning, with the option to add wireless bookshelf speakers or a subwoofer.





Anthropic: Chinese AI firms created 24,000 fraudulent accounts for distillation attacks
Mashable / 6h
Anthropic is accusing three Chinese artificial intelligence companies of "industrial-scale campaigns" to "illicitly extract" its technology using distillation attacks. Anthropic says these companies created 24,000 fraudulent accounts to hide these efforts. In a blog post detailing the attacks , Anthropic named three AI firms, including DeepSeek, the maker of the popular DeepSeek AI models . Anthr





These YouTube creators, hacked by scammers, have yet to recover
Mashable / 6h
Nearly a year after his YouTube channel was hacked by crypto scammers, Steve still thinks about the ordeal every day. "I’m scared to leave my browser open," he says. Steve, along with his wife, Danielle (who are withholding their last name for privacy reasons), launched Vegas Action in 2020 , chronicling their wins and losses playing poker and blackjack at Sin City casinos. The couple wanted to h





Watch: Massive snowball fight breaks out in NYC after blizzard
Mashable / 6h
A massive snowball fight broke out in New York City on Monday after a blizzard dumped some 20 inches of snow in the Big Apple. The wintry conflict took place at Washington Square Park in Manhattan's West Village. Videos of the battle quickly went viral on social media, which is not surprising for a few reasons. One: The videos are fun and joyous. Two: The event was organized by Side Talk, the vir





The Razer BlackShark V3 X takes the best gaming headset on the market and strips it down to a great-value price
Latest from TechRadar / 6h
The aviation-style BlackShark chassis, in a cheaper stripped-down form that preserves wireless connectivity and great comfort levels, elevates the new V3 X.





Lego’s Smart Play Bricks Sound Awful
Gizmodo / 6h
Lego's controversial wave of tech-enhanced 'Star Wars' sets are getting into people's hands, and showing the premium being paid isn't quite worth it.





Amazon to Sink $12 Billion Into Data Centers as Wall Street (and Everyone Else) Turns Against AI Spending
Gizmodo / 6h
Surely they can just spend their way out.





How the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program could help you on your next trip abroad
The Points Guy Articles / 6h
Though careful planning and common sense are two of the best ways to stay safe when traveling, security situations can rapidly change in foreign countries. That's why the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has created the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to help keep you informed about relevant security updates from the nearest U.S. Consulate, wherever in the world you happen





These Sony earbuds give you luxury features for a bargain price
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Escape into the music with these Sony WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds , on sale now for $69.99 (reg. $129.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds (Open Box) $69.99 $129.99 Save $60.00 If you’re in the market for earbuds, consider this your sign. These Sony WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds bring you the best





This tool delivers expert-level AI results in seconds
Mashable / 6h
TL;DR: Change the way you work with AI with improved prompts with this lifetime subscription to PromptBuilder AI Prompt Engineer Pro Plan , on sale now for just $99. Opens in a new window Credit: PromptBuilder PromptBuilder - AI Prompt Engineer: Lifetime Subscription (Pro Plan) $99 $1,764 Save $1,665 If you’re using AI to improve your workflow, you know how important a good prompt can be. PromptB





How To Earn Lifetime World of Hyatt Globalist Status: Super Valuable
500+One Mile at a Time / 6h
Many airline and hotel frequent flyer programs offer lifetime status, whereby you can earn status for a “lifetime” (whether that’s your lifetime or the lifetime of the program is a different question). 😉 World of Hyatt Globalist is my favorite hotel status, and in this post I’d like to take a closer look at how you can earn lifetime Globalist status in the World of Hyatt program. Earning World o





6 Best Duffel Bags We Tested While Traveling (2026)
Wired / 6h
Need to schlep some stuff? Consider these field-tested duffel bags. The Eastpak Duffel Pack S Tarp Black2 is our top pick.





Did Meta Just Accidentally Prove Smart Glasses Are a Liability?
Gizmodo / 6h
Mark Zuckerberg traipsed into court with Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses on and got a scolding.





People Are Washing Underwear in Hotel Room Coffee Makers—Then Brewing Coffee the Next Morning
33View from the Wing / 7h
A viral travel hack suggests running your underwear through a hotel room coffee maker with boiling water—then blow-drying it and making coffee in the same machine the next morning. The clip has reignited long-standing warnings about what really happens inside in-room brewers—and why many travelers refuse to use them at all.





American AI Industry Trembles as Deepseek Prepares to Release New Model
Futurism / 7h
When Chinese AI company DeepSeek released its cheap and serviceable V3 model early last year, it sent shockwaves throughout Silicon Valley and beyond, roiling the stock market , shaking political confidence in American AI , and stoking new fears from the ever-churlish China hawks . A year later, DeepSeek is preparing to launch its new V4 model — a development which could have major implications f





Dark Sky’s Creators Are Back With a New Weather App
Gizmodo / 7h
The new Acme Weather app includes alternate forecasts predictions.





Forget the wooden ruler — I measured the Blizzard of 2026 with my iPhone
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Your iPhone has a hidden feature for measuring almost anything, including the snow totals from this once-in-a-lifetime blizzard.





Before Cerebras, there was Amdahl: How legendary US engineer was way ahead of his time with wafer-scale integration and plotted supercomputer performance for the humble PC 43 years ago
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
How Gene Amdahl turned IBM’s mainframe blueprint into a rival empire — and gambled on wafer-scale silicon decades before the AI era made it viable.





After a Near-Perfect Test, NASA’s Artemis 2 Rocket Is Rolling Back to the Garage
Gizmodo / 7h
NASA has delayed the launch of this historic mission to April, but repairs could take even longer.





Technics just added its famed ΔΣ direct drive tech to a turntable that won't cost thousands — and I want one
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
A unique gray finish, automatic tonearm, pre-fitted Ortofon cartridge and built in phono stage too? Where do I buy?!





The Second ‘Scream’ Trilogy Originally Went Very Differently
Gizmodo / 7h
Kevin Williamson, series co-creator and 'Scream 7' director, just revealed his version of the story after 'Scream 4.'





Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Tells Market Not to Worry After Selling Entire Crypto Stash
23Gizmodo / 7h
Bitdeer's decision "should not be a concern for the broader market," it says.





Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: How to Watch and What to Expect
Lifehacker / 7h
Whether you're a Samsung fan, an Android user, or just a tech enthusiast in general, you may want to clear your calendar: Samsung Unpacked 2026 is nearly here. Like Google I/O or Apple's fall event , Unpacked is Samsung's keynote, where the company shows off what it's been working on since, well, the last Unpacked . Like previous keynotes, this year's should be full of big Samsung news, all of wh





3 great Paramount+ movies you'll want to watch this week (February 23 - March 1)
How-To Geek / 7h
Paramount+ is definitely a streaming service with a library big enough to make browsing its catalog for a movie to watch feel productive and indecisive at the same time. You didn't sign up for a scavenger hunt, but we did—challenge accepted.





Reckless YouTuber Threatens Fabric of Reality by Wiring Together 400 Car Batteries
100+Gizmodo / 7h
"Mom, the guy next door is doing nuclear fusion again!"





Anthropic Accuses 3 Chinese Companies of Harvesting Its Data
NYT > Technology / 7h
The San Francisco start-up claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax used approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts to train their own chatbots.





What travelers should do if they're stranded in Mexico right now
The Points Guy Articles / 7h
The U.S. Department of State is advising Americans currently in a number of areas around Mexico to shelter in place after violence erupted on Sunday following the death of cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes. These areas include destinations around the province of Jalisco, such as the popular tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara. According to the Emergency Aler





With AI, investor loyalty is (almost) dead: At least a dozen OpenAI VCs now also back Anthropic
30TechCrunch / 7h
While some dual investors are understandable, others were more shocking, and signal the disregard of a longstanding ethical conflict-of-interest rule.





Olaf is hosting a drawing class at Disney World — and animators will teach you to draw him and other classic characters
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
Disney World’s The Magic of Disney Animation will feature an audio-animatronic Olaf hosting a drawing experience alongside Disney animators, where guests learn to sketch Disney characters – including Olaf himself.





Palantir awarded $1 billion DHS contract for AI and data analytics rollout
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
DHS awarded Palantir a $1 billion five-year contract, expanding AI platforms to multiple agencies for operational and data integration purposes.





Dropouts Game Changer stars cameo on The Rookie next week. Heres the first look.
Mashable / 7h
Dropout's about to go mainstream — sort of. Comedy fans know Dropout is the streamer to go to for hilarious shows like Game Changer , Very Important People , Make Some Noise, and Dimension 20 . But next week, Dropout stars Vic Michaelis , Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, Anna Garcia, and CEO Sam Reich will pop up on ABC's police procedural show The Rookie, playing themselves on the Game Changer set . Fi





Wild Study Proposes Possible Link Between Solar Flares and Earthquakes
Gizmodo / 7h
Researchers say a deadly earthquake in Japan and 2023’s most powerful solar flare occurring back-to-back can’t be a coincidence—but other experts say it probably was.





This Solar-Powered Garmin Watch Is $200 Off Right Now
Lifehacker / 7h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Garmin is known for its GPS smartwatches designed for rugged outdoor adventures and camping trips. The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Watch is one of the brand’s best solar-charged options—an right now, it’s 40% off on Amazon, dropping its price from $499.99 to $299.99.





I’ve been watching Seedance 2.0 videos so you don’t have to and they are a nightmare dreamscape
Latest from TechRadar / 7h
AI-generated videos are everywhere, especially since the arrival of Seedance 2.0, but how do they get made? I got some details from one creator.





New AI Agent Logs Directly Into College Platform Canvas to Do Your Homework for You
Futurism / 8h
Lazy undergrads rejoice. A new AI “homework agent” can supposedly log into your account on the learning management system Canvas and automatically complete your homework and assignments for you — streamlining the laborious, outdated process of having to copy-paste answers from ChatGPT. Called “Einstein,” the AI can even participate in discussions, reply to your peers, write essays, and take notes





I tried the new Tomb Raider mobile port, and it's a no-brainer given its low asking price
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The latest mobile port by Feral Interactive impresses in my hands-on testing.





3 Netflix movies you must watch this week (February 23 - March 1)
How-To Geek / 8h
Netflix on a weeknight is a classic trap. You open the app on the hunt for a movie to watch, and soon 30 minutes go by and you're still reading blurbs like you're doing homework. Well, school's out.





Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI labs of abusing Claude to improve their own models
Engadget / 8h
Anthropic is issuing a call to action against AI "distillation attacks," after accusing three AI companies of misusing its Claude chatbot . On its website, Anthropic claimed that DeepSeek , Moonshot and MiniMax have been conducting "industrial-scale campaigns…to illicitly extract Claude’s capabilities to improve their own models." Distillation in the AI world refers to when less capable models le





Woman Loses Her Limbs After Innocent Dog Lick
Gizmodo / 8h
Manjit Sangha developed an aggressive case of sepsis, one that left her hospitalized for 32 weeks.





30 best Marriott hotels in the world that you can book with points
65The Points Guy Articles / 8h
Marriott is the largest hotel company in the world. So, it's no surprise that the company offers an incredibly diverse catalog of properties, from budget-friendly options to luxury stunners around the globe. With nearly 40 Marriott hotel brands and more than 9,000 properties worldwide, it's a tall order to find the absolute best of the best. The best Marriott properties come in all shapes and siz





Your NAS drives are 100% healthy, but your files are dead: The illusion of SMART tests
How-To Geek / 8h
SMART monitoring tools can tell you whether your SSD is at 100% health or dipping below that, but they can't prove that the files already stored on your NAS are still correct. That's how you end up with a seemingly healthy array and folders upon folders of broken files.





Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ Reboot Has Found Its Star
100+Gizmodo / 8h
Danielle Deadwyler will star in the Hulu pilot, which will be written and directed by Coogler and showrun by Jennifer Yale.





Trump’s So-Called ‘Board of Peace’ Wants to Put Gaza on the Blockchain
65Gizmodo / 8h
Gazans have been restricted to 2G networks. Now planners are talking about a stablecoin.





Pentagon Summons Anthropic Chief in Dispute Over A.I. Limits
NYT > Technology / 8h
The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department.





Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Will Be Honorary Chairs of the Met Gala
2KNYT > Technology / 8h
The news came tucked into the second page of a recent news release.





How to watch Newcastle vs. Qarabag online for free
Mashable / 8h
TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle vs. Qarabag in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League playoff round delivered drama, entertainment, and bags of goals from the first legs. Newcastle United scored six in their first-leg victory over Qarabag . Their place in the first knockout round is all but





Ex-Apple team launches Acme Weather, a new take on weather forecasting
TechCrunch / 8h
The team that sold their last app Dark Sky to Apple are back with Acme Weather, which offers alternative forecasts, rainbow and sunset alerts, and more.





What Are The Best Airports In The World? Here Are My Picks…
500+One Mile at a Time / 8h
Airports have changed a lot over the years, both for better and worse. On the one hand, they have some unbelievable amenities that would have been unimaginable decades ago. On the other hand, many airports just haven’t grown efficiently, and don’t seem to consider the passenger experience. In this post, I thought it would be fun to talk a bit about the world’s best airports. I’ll share what I con





Your Home Assistant notifications aren't as private as you think
How-To Geek / 8h
Home Assistant is smart home software that's designed to put local control and privacy first. For the most part, it's very good at doing so, but if you use Home Assistant to send notifications to your phone, those notifications may not be as private as you might believe.





Talk about an unwelcome tax cut - DOGE restructuring saw IRS lose 40% of its IT workforce in 2025
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
The IRS lost massive IT and executive staff in 2025, forcing AI and cross-functional teams to manage critical filing processes.





Flat Molecules Aren’t Actually Flat. Blame Quantum Physics
Gizmodo / 9h
In chemistry, molecules with a "flat" geometry are often stable enough to support a wide range of reactions. But in the quantum world, that's not technically true.





Lenovo is the latest victim of the RAM crisis, and states, 'there's no way around' upcoming March price hikes
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
Lenovo is the latest to be affected by the RAM crisis, and it has warned its partners to place orders before inevitable price hikes.





Bumble failed to protect user data in ShinyHunters hack, class action suit claims
Mashable / 9h
Weeks ago, the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed to breach the likes of Panera Bread , Match Group , and the dating app Bumble. Now, a Texas woman is suing Bumble , claiming that the app failed to protect her and other users' personal information. The complaint states that in January, ShinyHunters infiltrated Bumble's "inadequately protected network servers and accessed highly sensitive PII [pers





Verified LinkedIn users data is shared in shocking ways, report claims
Mashable / 9h
Thinking of verifying your LinkedIn account so you can get that coveted blue checkmark badge? You may want to hear this first. One observant anonymous user is warning other LinkedIn users that the Microsoft-owned social network for professionals utilizes a third-party verification service that, in turn, shares users' data with other companies. Inc highlighted a story posted on The Local Stack , a





A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is not Game of Thrones, and that’s OK
How-To Geek / 9h
Game of Thrones redefined the landscape of television. George R.R. Martin's novels provided the inspiration for HBO's most-watched show of all time. From its blockbuster nature and epic scope to its shocking plot twists and strong character development, Game of Thrones became appointment television during its eight-season run. House of the Dragon , the show's first spin-off, is very similar to it





Anthropic accuses Chinese AI labs of mining Claude as US debates AI chip exports
42TechCrunch / 9h
Anthropic accuses DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax of using 24,000 fake accounts to distill Claude’s AI capabilities, as U.S. officials debate export controls aimed at slowing China’s AI progress.





‘Goodbye, All of Evangelion’ Actually Means ‘Hello, to More Evangelion’
Gizmodo / 9h
The legendary mecha series will carve itself another ending once more, with a new animated series helmed by 'Nier' writer Yoko Taro.





You still can't use Microsoft Planner, but it just got an overhaul
How-To Geek / 9h
You might not know that Microsoft has a full-featured task management tool, like Asana, Trello, Motion, and AirTable. It's called Microsoft Planner, and even though it's getting a new design and more features, you still can't use it.





Uber wants to be a Swiss Army Knife for robotaxis
TechCrunch / 9h
Uber Autonomous Solutions will see the company selling both software and services for all the tasks associated with operating a robotaxi, self-driving truck, or sidewalk delivery robot business.





Calling In Sick After Your Vacation? Union Says United Airlines Is Using Tech To Fire Flight Attendants [Roundup]
View from the Wing / 9h
United Airlines flight attendants are being flagged and fired over sick leave abuse—especially when calling in sick right after vacation—and the airline's union says the company is using advanced technology to track suspicious absences. Plus, British Airways accidentally leaked its new A380 seat map, and Corey Lewandowski reportedly broke aviation safety rules before firing a DHS pilot mid-flight.





'The AI model and prompt are predefined in the code and cannot be changed': Experts say PromptSpy is the first known Android malware to use Gemini to ensure infection
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
PromptSpy Android malware uses Gemini AI and Accessibility Services to maintain persistence, record activity, and evade normal malware removal.





Meta Exec Learns the Hard Way That AI Can Just Delete Your Stuff
25Gizmodo / 9h
One small trick to get you to inbox zero.





Summer Game Fest runs from June 5-8
Engadget / 9h
It's getting to be that time of year again. Summer Game Fest officially kicks off on June 5 and will go until June 8. The Live Kickoff show will once again be hosted by Geoff Keighley and takes place on June 5 at 5PM ET. This is where we'll see all of those juicy reveals and trailers. The opening event will be streamed globally on just about every digital platform, including YouTube, Twitch, X an





Uncanny Valley: AI Researchers’ Resignations, Bots Hiring Humans, Evie Magazine’s Party
Wired / 9h
This episode of Uncanny Valley covers the people resigning from AI companies and the humans getting hired by AI agents. Plus, we attend a soiree thrown by a conservative women's magazine.





BBC under fire after man with Tourette syndrome yells racist slur at BAFTAs
27Mashable / 9h
The year’s BAFTAS , the British equivalent of the Oscars, will not be remembered for which movies won, but rather how the BBC handled a shocking moment. During the broadcast, an attendee with Tourette syndrome yelled a racial slur, which could be heard on the tape-delayed broadcast . The first time the N-word was shouted by John Davidson, whose life was the basis for the BAFTA-nominated film I Sw





The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gives you more for your money
How-To Geek / 9h
If you’re trying to keep fuel costs down without diving headfirst into full EV life, hybrids are where a lot of smart buyers are landing. EV momentum has cooled lately, while hybrids keep gaining ground, now making up about 22 percent of new vehicle sales in the U.S., according to federal data.





Bungie says 'no second chances' if you're caught cheating in Marathon
Engadget / 9h
Bungie isn't taking any prisoners when it comes to cheating on its upcoming extraction shooter, Marathon . In a detailed blog post explaining its anti-cheat measures, Bungie took a very declarative position against those caught trying to gain an unfair advantage. "We are taking a strong stance against cheating and anyone found to be cheating or developing cheats will be permanently banned from pl





AI-Generated Playlists, a New Look, and Other Changes Coming to Apple Music
Lifehacker / 10h
Your iPhone is likely currently running iOS 26.3 (assuming you've been keeping up with the operating system updates), but there's another version currently in the works over at Apple HQ. Right now, beta testers have their hands on iOS 26.4 , which is shaping up to be a much bigger update than the last. Among the changes, Apple is debuting end-to-end encryption for RCS chats, so texts with Android





There's a sneaky way to watch Love Island All Stars final for free
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Here's how to watch Love Island All Stars finale for free – live on 23rd February as season 3 favorites Belle and Harrison compete for a shot at love and the £50,000 prize.





Google’s Cloud AI leads on the three frontiers of model capability
24TechCrunch / 10h
AI models are pushing against three frontiers at once: raw intelligence, response time, and a third quality you might call "extensibility."





Colorado Legislators Want Device-Level Age Restrictions for Minors. Here’s What That Means
Gizmodo / 10h
Lawmakers are following in California's foot steps. Could this spark a nationwide trend?





Nimb Hotel Copenhagen: Quirky, One-Of-A-Kind Luxury Hotel In Tivoli Gardens!
One Mile at a Time / 10h
I just spent a night at the 38-room Nimb Hotel Copenhagen , which belongs to Small Luxury of the World (SLH). This is even part of SLH’s Hilton Honors collaboration , so I actually booked this stay with a Hilton Honors free night award , when the cash rate would’ve been around $1,000. I’ve gotta say, I’ve been fascinated by this hotel for a long time, and have been curious to check it out. After





Sam Altman Fumes That It Takes Longer to Train a Human Than an AI, Plus They Eat All That Wasteful Food
Futurism / 10h
AI leaders insist they’ve got humanity’s best interests in mind. If we’re to take them at their word, then we must say: they have a really unfortunate habit of sounding like they have nothing but contempt for the human race. The latest case in point: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s tone-deaf comments at an event hosted by The Indian Express — made fresh off his skin-crawlingly awkward refusal to join han





How the Altered Ending of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Hints at Changes for Season 2
Gizmodo / 10h
The finale of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' spin-off made a small but significant change to George R.R. Martin's 'Tales of Dunk and Egg' novella.





Peptides are everywhere. Here’s what you need to know.
MIT Technology Review / 10h
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here . Want to lose weight? Get shredded? Stay mentally sharp? A wellness influencer might tell you to take peptides, the latest cure-all in the alternative medicine arsenal. People inject them. They snort them. They combine t





You need a separate network to protect yourself from your smart devices
How-To Geek / 10h
You've probably connected smart devices like fridges, toothbrushes, light bulbs, TVs, and internet-connected CCTV cameras to your home Wi-Fi without a second thought. But do you know what they're up to? Most of the time, they're just idly waiting for your command. Sometimes, they're up to no good.





Every smartwatch that works with the iPhone that isn’t an Apple Watch
How-To Geek / 10h
It’s no secret that the Apple Watch is widely considered the best smartwatch for iPhone owners. That doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for everyone’s needs, nor is it the only game in town. Whether you’re after longer battery life, greater durability, or a lower price, you have options that aren’t an Apple Watch.





How (and why) to plan a ski trip to Niseko, Japan, with points and miles
The Points Guy Articles / 10h
Niseko, on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, has become one of my favorite places to ski. Since my first ski trip to Niseko in early 2020, I have returned four more times to enjoy the light, dry powder the area is known for and relax in its onsens. Niseko United, a collection of four interconnected ski resorts in Niseko, is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective ski passes — but walk-up tick





Americans are destroying Flock surveillance cameras
68TechCrunch / 10h
While some cities are moving to end their contracts with Flock over its links to ICE, others are taking matters into their own hands.





Panasonic’s 2026 TV line-up is here, and I saw it in action — but it was one of its demos of future tech that impressed me most
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Panasonic launches new OLED, mini-LED, and QLED TVs, plus an impressive RGB TV





New Microsoft gaming chief has "no tolerance for bad AI"
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Last week's surprise departure of Phil Spencer from Microsoft led to the promotion of Asha Sharma, who comes to head Microsoft's gaming division after two years as president of the company's CoreAI Product group . Despite that recent history, Sharma says in a new interview that she has "no tolerance for bad AI" in game development. Speaking with Variety , Sharma noted that "AI has long been part





The 2026 Mazda CX-5, driven: It got bigger; plus, radical tech upgrade
Ars Technica - All content / 10h
Mazda provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Diego and accommodation so Ars could drive the CX-5. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. ENCINITAS, Calif.—Its sales may have been buoyed of late by the big CX-90 and CX-70 SUVs, but for Mazda, the CX-5 is still where most of the action is. Unlike the similar-sized, similar-priced CX-50, which was designed just for North America , the all





How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge online for free
Mashable / 10h
TL;DR: Live stream Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player . Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The Champions League playoff round has already produced some stunning moments. Atletico Madrid vs. Club Brugge was one of the most entertaining matchups in the first leg of this round . We got penalties, own goals, a





Open earbuds fans: The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for their lowest price ever
Mashable / 10h
Save $119.01: The Bose Ultra Open earbuds are available for just $179.99 from Woot as of Feb. 23. At full price, these earbuds cost $299, so this deal saves you 40% — and marks the lowest price we've ever seen them at. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open earbuds $180.02 at Woot $299 Save $118.98 The best open earbuds can sound rich, robust, and clear, despite their design. Consider





Don't bother with these "essential" Raspberry Pi upgrades—they're mostly useless
How-To Geek / 10h
The world of Raspberry Pi accessories is vast and wonderful. Thanks to the Pi's form factor, the community (and businesses) have come up with add-ons that make these tiny computers so much more versatile than anyone could imagine.





Nothing reveals the Phone 4a ahead of schedule
Engadget / 10h
Nothing has been slow-dripping news about the upcoming Phone 4a for a few days now, with a promise to reveal the handset on March 5. However, the company jumped the gun a bit and just posted an actual photo of the hardware . It looks pretty nifty, even if we don't have any real-deal specs just yet. The image shows the handset from behind, displaying the company's trademark transparent design. The





10 Hacks Every PS5 Gamer Should Know
Lifehacker / 10h
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Sony’s PlayStation 5 is a powerful machine, but if you just plugged it right into your TV and never bothered to go into the settings, there’s a chance you’re not seeing its full potential. From enabling 120 fps gameplay to customizing your Welcome hub, there’s a lot you can do with the PS5, if you’re willing to tinker a little bit. Here are the 10





If you’re looking for a portable power station to handle storm outages and camping trips, I recommend the Bluetti AC200L — it’s better than half price at under $750
Latest from TechRadar / 10h
Make sure you're ready for the next big storm — Bluetti AC200L portable power station is better than half price right now and under $750.





OpenAI calls in the consultants for its enterprise push
TechCrunch / 11h
OpenAI is partnering with four consulting giants in an effort to see more adoption of its OpenAI Frontier AI agent platform.





Palantir Is Stocking the Wildest Imaginable Item in Its Vending Machines
Futurism / 11h
Cigarette smoking in the United States has plummeted over the decades, reaching an 80-year low in 2024. But nicotine, the highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco, has turned into a weird new trend, with wellness influencers now pushing it as a way to prepare for a hard workout — or even boost productivity at work, as Stat News reports . Even the shadowy defense contractor Palantir is now offe





This new audio format could replace MP3 and Opus
How-To Geek / 11h
Even if you've never heard of the VP8, VP9, or AV1 video codecs, you've probably had a better video streaming experience because of them. The organization behind the AV1 project, the Alliance for Open Media, is now turning its attention to audio with plans for a revamped Opus codec.





‘Frankenstein’ and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Will Be Freed From Streaming Shackles by the Criterion Collection
38Gizmodo / 11h
The popular Netflix films are getting special feature-filled physical releases.





SSDs killed the dual-actuator HDD: Why two mechanical arms couldn't save the hard drive
How-To Geek / 11h
SSDs have gotten faster, but hard drives, for better or worse, haven't. There's a reason why they haven't, and that's mostly due to to the way they work. So any attempts to make hard drives faster would need to get around that.





Major Japanese semiconductor supplier hit by ransomware attack
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Advantest confirms being hit by ransomware, but says investigation is currently ongoing.





Guide Labs debuts a new kind of interpretable LLM
22TechCrunch / 11h
The company open sourced an 8-billion-parameter LLM, Steerling-8B, trained with a new architecture designed to make its actions easily interpretable.





Best Antarctica cruise ships: 16 stylish expedition vessels exploring the White Continent
The Points Guy Articles / 11h
There's never been a better time to travel to Antarctica — at least, when it comes to getting there in comfort and style. The last few years have brought a stunning new crop of small "expedition" cruise vessels specifically designed for Antarctica sailings that are far more upscale and elegant than anything seen before. Built by longtime leaders in polar cruising, such as Lindblad Expeditions and





Ball x Pit will land on iOS and Android on March 12
Engadget / 11h
Ball x Pit , a delightful roguelite that was one of our favorite games of last year , is on the way to mobile devices. The chaotic brick-breaking action is coming to iOS and Android on March 12. There will be a free trial with no ads, and you can unlock the full game with an in-app purchase. This is Ball x Pit “for your pants pocket,” according to the latest trailer. For the uninitiated, Ball x P





This Is What a Brain Destroyed by Measles Looks Like
46Gizmodo / 11h
A new case report illustrates the deadly impact of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a rare complication of measles infection.





Lamborghini ditches plans for its all-electric supercar due to 'close to zero' buyer interest
Engadget / 11h
Looks like we won't get to hear the powerful hum of an all-electric Lamborghini on the streets anytime soon. According to a report from The Sunday Times , Lamborghini has abandoned making a production version of the Lanzador EV concept, which was expected to hit the market in 2029. Stephen Winkelmann, chairman and CEO of Lamborghini, told The Sunday Times that there was "close to zero" interest f





'Meredith is still in Seattle': Patrick Dempsey confirms new Prime Video show Memory of a Killer will 'not' have a Grey's Anatomy crossover
Latest from TechRadar / 11h
Ever since Memory of a Killer burst onto the scene, fans have been hoping for a Grey's Anatomy reunion— but according to Patrick Dempsey, it'll never happen.





Former Xbox President Sarah Bond breaks silence after surprise exit
Mashable / 11h
Former Xbox president Sarah Bond has broken her silence following last week’s stunning leadership shakeup at Microsoft Gaming . In a heartfelt LinkedIn post , Bond published the note she sent to her team, writing that she is "incredibly proud of what we’ve built together over the past eight-plus years." The post followed the news that both Bond and longtime Xbox chief Phil Spencer were stepping d





Conduent data breach already one of largest in U.S. history and keeps getting worse
Mashable / 11h
Things keep getting worse the more we learn about the Conduent data breach . At least 25 million people were affected by the breach — and that's just in two states. A reported 15 million people were affected in Texas. That's roughly half the state's population. In Oregon, meanwhile, its Department of Justice reported more than 10 million people were affected. Conduent is a company that handles da





Tired of Amazon Prime? Best Buys annual membership is on sale for just $25
Mashable / 11h
Save 50%: As of Feb. 23, My Best Buy Plus annual memberships are on sale for $24.99. Compared to their $49.99 full price, you'll save $25 total. You have to pay in full up-front, but cost-wise, this deal brings the membership down to a cost of just $2.08 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy My Best Buy Plus membership $24.99 at Best Buy $49.99 Save $25.00 Amazon Prime may be one the





Paradise Season 2: Who is Alex?
Mashable / 11h
Paradise Season 2 introduces a whole new host of post-apocalyptic survivors, those who didn't have access to the Colorado bunker during Season 1's volcano-tsunami mass extinction event . Among them are Link (Thomas Doherty) and Geiger (Michael McGrady), two leaders of a group heading across the United States to get to the bunker. SEE ALSO: 'Paradise' Season 2 review: Great things lie beyond the b





Wait, is Paradise Season 2 doing time travel?
Mashable / 11h
Something strange is afoot in Paradise Season 2 . Everyone's getting nosebleeds. Xavier Collins (Sterling K. Brown) keeps seeing visions of a man he's never met. And Samantha "Sinatra" Redmond (Julianne Nicholson) is working on a project that's somehow even more secret and important than the apocalypse bunker. I don't know about you, but I smell a twist coming, and it could be one of two things:





Microsoft's 3 best apps aren't even included with Windows 11
How-To Geek / 11h
Did you know that Microsoft makes a lot of apps that they don’t include pre-installed with Windows? I know, it’s hard to believe, especially with how bloated Windows 11 has become. Here are the three apps that I wish Microsoft would include with Windows 11.





'The end of Xbox': fans split as AI exec takes over Microsoft's top gaming role
21BBC News / 11h
The executive shake-up has sparked online debate about new boss Asha Sharma's gaming credentials.





This Is What Nothing’s Next ‘Transparent’ Phone Looks Like
Gizmodo / 11h
Credit for standing out like always.





10 Hacks Every WhatsApp User Should Know
Lifehacker / 12h
WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in most parts of the world, and in my decade or so of using it, I've learned a few important tips that make it a much more convenient and secure experience. I use the following WhatsApp hacks to keep my account safe, stop the app from overloading my notifications and storage, and save myself a lot of time. If you're like me, and your entire social circle





The human work behind humanoid robots is being hidden
24MIT Technology Review / 12h
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here . In January, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, the head of the world’s most valuable company, proclaimed that we are entering the era of physical AI, when artificial intelligence will move beyond language and chatbots into physically capable machines. (He also said the sa





The Credit Cards I Use For Each Major Spending Bonus Category, And Why
100+One Mile at a Time / 12h
For the average American, the single best way to maximize travel rewards is to make sure you’re applying for the best credit cards, and using the right credit cards for your daily spending. Having the card that best suits your spending patterns can be the difference between earning a single point per dollar on a purchase, and earning five points per dollar on a purchase. Over the past several yea





A new Evangelion series is coming from Studio Khara and Yoko Taro, creator of NieR
Engadget / 12h
Anime fans rejoice, as there's a new Neon Genesis Evangelion series on the horizon. This was announced during a 30th anniversary event held in Japan. The bad news? Franchise creator Hideaki Anno won't be writing the scripts. However, his replacement will be Yoko Taro, the guy who created the video game NieR . He also wears a giant and rather unsettling moon mask for some reason. The NieR franchis





The 2026 BAFTAs threw a huge curveball with Robert Aramayo’s best actor win — here’s when you’ll be able to stream his victorious performance on Netflix
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Robert Aramayo surprised everyone with his big BAFTA 2026 win for I Swear – here's when you can stream it, depending on where you live.





A Serial Killer Used ChatGPT to Plan Murders, Police Say
41Futurism / 12h
An accused serial killer in South Korea used ChatGPT to help plan a string of murders, investigators alleged Thursday. The 21-year-old woman, identified by her surname Kim, is accused of killing two men by giving them drinks laced with benzodiazepines that she was prescribed for a mental illness, according to reports from The Korea Herald and the BBC . Investigators found that, before the men’s d





Top Las Vegas hotel is the latest ShinyHunters ransomware victim - hackers demand $1.5 million to not leak data
2 TTPs•
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
ShinyHunters claim to have hit Wynn Resorts, stealing 800,000 recors.





Its never been this cheap to upgrade to the 75-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV — save $398 at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $398: The 75-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $899.99, down from the list price of $1,297.99. That's a 31% discount and the lowest price we've ever spotted at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense 75-inch Hisense U7 LED 4K TV $899.99 at Amazon $1,297.99 Save $398 As is evident by the blizzard hitting the Northeast, winter is not over. If you'd rather ignore the cold





Bose is giving away free earbuds: Heres how to lock down a pair
Mashable / 12h
GET FREE EARBUDS : Through Feb. 26 (or while supplies last), you can get a pair of refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra or Ultra Open earbuds for free ($249 value) at Bose.com when you purchase a new pair of Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds or Bose Ultra Open earbuds . Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open earbuds $299 at Bose $548 Save $249 + free refurbished Bose QuietComfort Earbu





Scream 7 trailer: Ghostface targets Sidney and her daughter
Mashable / 12h
Can someone please give Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) a break? One of horror's most legendary Final Girls, Sidney went through hell and back in the first four Scream films, as well as the 2022 relaunch of the franchise . While she seemingly got a reprieve in Scream VI (in reality, Campbell turned down the film due to a pay dispute ), Sidney is back for even more suffering in Scream 7 . And you





The cheapest hybrid compact SUV in 2026 is more reliable than a RAV4
How-To Geek / 12h
Hybrid SUVs are supposed to deliver the best of both worlds—lower fuel costs and long-term dependability, but affordability often comes with compromises. In 2026, however, the cheapest hybrid compact SUV on the market is challenging that assumption. The Kia Sportage Hybrid undercuts many rivals on price while posting reliability scores that rival, and in some cases surpass, the long-trusted Toyot





Funko’s ‘Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Pops Are Filled With Knightly Honor (Exclusive)
Gizmodo / 12h
We might have to wait another year for more 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', but you can carry on your own Dunk and Egg adventures on your shelf, thanks to Funko.





Exit Row Seats Collapse Into Row Behind During Takeoff—Latest Safety Scare For Troubled Airline
View from the Wing / 12h
Passenger seats in a plane's exit row suddenly collapsed backward during takeoff, slamming into the row behind and raising fresh concerns about maintenance and safety standards at an airline already under scrutiny. Though no injuries were reported, the incident highlights troubling issues surrounding Lion Air-owned Batik Air.





How to watch Everton vs Man United: Live Streams, TV Guide, Preview
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
All the ways to watch Everton vs Man United live streams online and from anywhere, as the Toffees look to make it back-to-back victories over the Red Devils.





A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2: what we know so far about the new Game of Thrones show's return
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Here's what we already know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2, which is already in production.





Beat the freeze with the coziest home essentials — from snuggly heated throws to mood-boosting lamps
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Gadgets and homeware to keep out the chill.





AIs can generate near-verbatim copies of novels from training data
36Ars Technica - All content / 12h
The world’s top AI models can be prompted to generate near-verbatim copies of bestselling novels, raising fresh questions about the industry’s claim that its systems do not store copyrighted works. A series of recent studies has shown that large language models from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic, and xAI memorize far more of their training data than previously thought. AI and legal experts told





Particle’s AI news app listens to podcasts for interesting clips so you you don’t have to
26TechCrunch / 12h
AI news app Particle can now pull in key moments from podcasts, letting readers instantly play short, relevant clips alongside related stories.





Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the UK and other markets
21TechCrunch / 12h
Spotify continues to test its AI-powered “Prompted Playlist” feature, now rolling out the tool to Premium subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.





The best credit cards for your Disney vacation
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
Between your hotel, theme park tickets, souvenirs and Mickey-shaped snacks, the cost of a Disney vacation can feel like anything but a fairy tale. Luckily, there are several credit cards that can lessen the cost of your vacation. Here's a look at the best credit cards for Disney trips. Overview of the best credit cards for Disney vacations Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card : Best for book





2,000-Year-Old Skulls Reveal How Vietnam’s Early Influencers Dyed Their Teeth Pitch Black—For Life
Gizmodo / 12h
The discovery presents some of the oldest physical evidence that tooth-blackening trends in Vietnam have stayed consistent for a very, very long time.





The US Had a Big Battery Boom Last Year
100+Wired / 12h
Despite Donald Trump’s unrelenting attacks on renewable energy, there’s a quiet revolution happening on US grids.





Lamborghini is the Latest Automaker to Pull the Plug on Luxury EVs
23Wired / 12h
The CEO of the supercar company says demand for high-end full electric cars is “almost zero.” Could this mean Ferrari's Luce will be dead on arrival?





Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public
TechCrunch / 12h
Finnish unicorn IQM plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) valuing the company at approximately $1.8 billion — joining the growing cohort of quantum computing companies listed on U.S. stock markets.





Sam Altman says ChatGPT water use claims are 'completely untrue' — but admits AI energy use is a concern
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Sam Altman dismisses viral claims about ChatGPT’s water use — but the bigger question of AI’s growing energy and environmental impact remains unresolved.





Mullvad VPN takes its banned anti-surveillance ad to the streets after UK TV rejection
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Swedish VPN firm says attempts to raise awareness against mass surveillance with its "And Then?" campaign are getting halted in the UK. Here's all we know.





Ditch the desktop tower: This Windows 11 Pro mini PC deal is perfect for home offices - but be quick, the clock is ticking on this $278 compact computer
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
The Kamrui E3B Mini PC delivers fast everyday performance in a compact, space-saving design, and it’s currently $161 off.





Windows users can thank Linux for these 5 essential features
How-To Geek / 12h
Even though Linux might only hold a tiny part of desktop market share, its influence goes much further than the small number of regular people who use it every day. Most of the infrastructure in the world, such as web servers, run on some form of Linux. Software developers commonly use Linux for their work, and certainly the people who work on Windows are not only aware of Linux, but are intimate





The Bluetti AC200L portable power station is over half off at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
SAVE $850 : As of Feb. 23, the Bluetti AC200L portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $748.99. That's 53% off its usual list price of $1,599 and its best price on record . Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti AC200L portable power station $748.99 at Amazon $1,599 Save $850.01 Portable power stations are having a moment for a reason: they can be real lifesavers in all sorts of cir





Apple is testing a deep red color for iPhone 18 Pro, report says
Mashable / 12h
Apple's next pro-level iPhone is reportedly staying on the warm side of the color spectrum. The latest newsletter from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , who is usually correct when it comes to Apple predictions, is saying as much. Apparently, Apple has been testing out a new "deep red" color for the iPhone 18 Pro, using the same all-aluminum body type as last year's iPhone 17 Pro . This would be the firs





The best DJI drone deals this week take almost $500 off great combos at Amazon
Mashable / 12h
The top 3 DJI drone deals this weekend at a glance: Best combo deal DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo with DJI RC 2 $1,109 (save $490) Runner-up combo deal DJI Flip Fly More Combo With RC 2 $659 (save $120) Best controller-free deal DJI Neo $149 (save $50) We live in perhaps the best era to be a content creator . We have access to incredible tech that gives us the freedom to create shareable content





3 new Google Chrome features to make your work day easier
Mashable / 12h
Google announced new features on Friday to increase users' productivity in its Google Chrome web browser. Split view, PDF annotations, and Save to Google Drive are all new to Google Chrome; however, some users may have seen them previously during