Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE
100+Mashable / 13h
In the latest escalation of their efforts to push back against opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security is issuing hundreds of subpoenas to the largest social media companies, including Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Discord and Reddit, seeking to learn the personal information behind accounts that have either criticized ICE or alerted t
Homeland Security has reportedly sent out hundreds of subpoenas to identify ICE critics online
200+Engadget / 16h
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly been asking tech companies for information on accounts posting anti-ICE sentiments. According to The New York Times , DHS has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to Google, Reddit, Discord and Meta over the past few months. Homeland Security asked the companies for names, email addresses, telephone numbers and any other identifying de
Dems Want to Ban Surveillance Pricing at Big Grocery Stores
500+Gizmodo / 11h
Is dynamic pricing the future of grocery stores?
“The next big lemming-like rush will be to artificial intelligence”: While 1985 was hailed as the year of AI, Bill Gates ignored the hype to focus on ‘softer software’
Latest from TechRadar / 40min
In 1983, Bill Gates turned away from AI hype and championed “softer software” which adapted to users' needs.
How to watch Canada vs. France in mens ice hockey online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. France in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem . Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . The international ice hockey schedule is busy right now, which is great news for fans looking for something to tide them over until the NHL returns. Canada face off against France in one of the best matchups this weekend. Canada will be ex
Hurdle hints and answers for February 15, 2026
Mashable / 1h
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
How to watch the 2026 winter sports bobsleigh online for free
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 winter sports bobsleigh for free on streaming platforms like 9Now , CBC Gem , and BBC iPlayer . Access these free streaming services from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN . Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Do you have time to watch any other sport right now? We know you're very
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 15
Mashable / 1h
With almost no sunlight reaching the Moon’s surface tonight, there's only the thinnest crescent remaining. Can you even spot the Moon in the sky tonight? What is today’s Moon phase? As of Sunday, Feb. 15, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide , 5% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. If you were hoping for some moon gazing tonight, unfortunately you may need to re
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you watch Olympic hockey. 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
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for February 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're always keeping in touch. 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
NYT Strands hints, answers for February 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're understanding. 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. T
Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 15, 2026
Mashable / 3h
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're into anatomy. 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
Love Story: All the celeb characters in the JFK Jr. extravaganza
Mashable / 4h
There are many things to love about the new FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette ; the performances by Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as the doomed couple, the carefully curated early '90s soundtrack, and the respectful exploration of celebrity, love, and societal expectations. Also worthy of adulation is the series' devotion to recreating 1990s glamour, from the sle
New AI Video Generator Is So Impressive That It’s Scaring Hollywood
Futurism / 5h
Text-to-video generating tools have made tremendous leaps in a few short years. We went from a horrifying clip of actor Will Smith’s contorted face temporarily merging with a bowl of spaghetti in 2023 to a far more realistic clip of him enjoying a plate of pasta — including a soundtrack of unnerving squelching and chomping sounds — a mere two years later. Now, TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance has
The death of ‘perfect’ photos? Why 2026’s major new cameras are wildly retro
Latest from TechRadar / 5h
There have been three major camera launches in 2026 so far; two pricey black-and-white-only compact cameras and a Super 8-style Instax…that also shoots video. Niche is an understatement. Is this a sign of things to come?
Love Island: All Stars contestants reveal their celebrity crushes
Mashable / 6h
Every so often, Love Island will air an “Unseen Bits” episode, full of mishaps and chaotic moments that we didn’t get to see during the regular episodes. The first “Unseen Bits” episode of Love Island: All Stars season three aired on Monday night, featuring a confessional portion where each contestant revealed their celebrity crush. The all-stars’ picks started off uneventfully with the usual sus
Why Millie dumping Charlie on ‘Love Island: All Stars is actually iconic
Mashable / 6h
A few times each season, Love Island fans are asked to vote for their favorite and least favorite contestants – and the contestants with the fewest number of public votes are at risk of being dumped from the villa. The results of the first voting were revealed to the contestants of Love Island: All Stars season 3 on Day 7: Millie and Scott were voted the top favorite Islanders, while Jess, Whitne
Love Island: All Stars: Who Are The Islanders?
Mashable / 6h
Love Island: All Stars is here, featuring fan-favorite (and not so favorite) cast members from previous seasons of Love Island UK. The first episode of season three premiered in the US Jan. 17, following a three-day postponement due to the wildfires in South Africa. An episode has aired daily since, with new episodes released in the US two days after they’ve premiered in the UK. Things move quick
Malaysia Airlines’ Three-Hour Lounge Access Rule, With Puzzling Enforcement
30One Mile at a Time / 6h
I just had an interesting experience trying to access the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and I’m not sure what exactly to make of it, as I found the enforcement to be a bit odd. My Malaysia Airlines lounge access denial I’m currently on a trip where I’m flying Malaysia Airlines business class from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Ho Chi Minh City
Lifetime access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more comes with this $75 tool
Mashable / 7h
TL;DR: Get forever access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other top AI tools with a 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription , now $74.97 through Feb. 22 (reg. $540). Opens in a new window Credit: 1minAI 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription $74.97 $540 Save $465.03 At some point, most people using AI have the same realization: ‘Why am I paying for all these tools separately?’
Homeland Security reportedly sent hundreds of subpoenas seeking to unmask anti-ICE accounts
38TechCrunch / 8h
The Department of Homeland Security has been increasing pressure on tech companies to identify the owners of accounts that criticize ICE.
Disney Sends ByteDance an AI Trophy in the Form of a Cease and Desist Letter Over Seedance 2.0
Gizmodo / 8h
ByteDance's video generator wins the prize for being the splashiest new AI model of the past few weeks.
How I turned my old Wiimote into a PC mouse (using two candles)
How-To Geek / 8h
The Nintendo Wii Remote (or Wiimote) is a device that everyone associates with casual games and just shaking the controller. However, it actually hides some serious technological muscle that makes it perfect for repurposing. If you still have that plastic wand tucked away somewhere, you can turn it into a perfectly functional, if unconventional, computer mouse.
Who remembers IRC? Clearly some hackers, as a new Linux botnet uses some incredibly old-school methods to cut costs
Latest from TechRadar / 8h
SSHStalker botnet uses old IRC communication, automated SSH brute-forcing, cron persistence, and cryptomining to efficiently exploit Linux servers.
Malaysia Airlines’ Private Terminal Transfers: Delightfully Unnecessary
40One Mile at a Time / 8h
Malaysia Airlines offers what’s possibly the most unnecessary yet simultaneously lovely ground service to its premium passengers. I can’t make sense of why it’s offered, but I’m certainly not complaining! Let me first share some background, and then I’ll talk about my experience. Malaysia Airlines offers private terminal transfers In early 2024, Malaysia Airlines introduced a private transfer ser
Marriott Says No Elite Benefits On Third-Party Bookings—But I Got Them Anyway (Here’s How)
View from the Wing / 8h
Marriott explicitly says you don't get elite perks or points when booking through third-party sites—but my recent stay proved reality isn't always that simple. Without even pushing, I casually asked if they had my Platinum number, and suddenly I had full lounge access, elite benefits, and points on a deeply discounted Citi Travel booking. Here's how easily the "no elite perks" rule broke down in p
This Mazda 3 trim combines a plush cabin with enthusiast-focused fun
How-To Geek / 8h
Mazda’s reputation for blending engaging driving dynamics with thoughtful design has never been clearer than in one specific 2026 trim that bridges two worlds many drivers assume must be separate. The 2.5 S Premium version pairs a true enthusiast’s feature, a six-speed manual transmission, with a cabin that feels plush and refined, offering luxury-leaning touches you rarely see in cars at this pr
Is safety ‘dead’ at xAI?
TechCrunch / 8h
Elon Musk is “actively” working to make xAI’s Grok chatbot “more unhinged, according to a former employee.
NASA has a new problem to fix before the next Artemis II countdown test
Ars Technica - All content / 8h
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Saturday the agency is looking at ways to prevent the fueling problems plaguing the Space Launch System rocket before the Artemis III mission. Artemis III is slated to be the first crew mission to land on the Moon since the Apollo program more than 50 years ago. As for Artemis II, which remains on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after missi
Weekly Review: February 14, 2026
34One Mile at a Time / 8h
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far, and happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate (and a happy Singles Awareness Day in advance to those who don’t). I’m in the middle of a review trip, so stay tuned for more live updates, as I’m doing a lot of flying in a short period of time. On the points & travel front, this week Air Canada ordered the Airbus A350-1000, Southwest announced plan
Ring Ends Deal to Link Neighborhood Cameras After Backlash to Super Bowl Ad
500+NYT > Technology / 9h
A commercial about a lost dog being reunited with his family ignited concerns that a “Search Party” feature posed privacy risks. Ring parted ways with the tech company Flock Safety.
5 reasons to get Chase's Ink Business Preferred Credit Card
The Points Guy Articles / 9h
Whether you're looking for your first business credit card or your fifth, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees ) is a great option. The $95 annual fee is a bargain, especially when compared to the popular American Express® Business Gold Card , which costs $375 annually (see rates and fees ), and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , which has an annual fee of
Buying a single-port flash drive is a mistake: Why dual-connectors are mandatory in 2026
How-To Geek / 9h
With storage prices climbing, now's the perfect time to stock up on USB flash drives. They're small, portable, convenient, and come in various capacity sizes that can easily store all types of data you can throw at them: text documents, slideshow presentations, music, movies, video games, apps—you name it.
Holographic tape inches closer to mass market ahead of silica, ceramic media - 200TB WORM tech set to debut in 2027 after successful dry run in an LTO tape library
Latest from TechRadar / 9h
A live LTO library trial showed holographic tape can integrate into existing infrastructure, shifting credibility from theory toward deployable archival storage.
Tubi Becomes the New Cartoon Network Next Month
72Gizmodo / 9h
If you've been nostalgic for some Cartoon Network classics like 'Kids Next Door' and 'Foster's,' Tubi's got you covered starting in March.
Stop losing your earbuds and buy a protective case
How-To Geek / 9h
Much like our phones and smartwatches, earbuds are one of the most important pieces of tech we carry everywhere. They’re often expensive, as high-end earbuds with amazing sound and features like ANC can set you back a pretty penny.
In a changed VC landscape, this exec is doubling down on overlooked founders
20TechCrunch / 10h
As much of Silicon Valley chases mega-rounds and buzzy AI deals, Stacy Brown-Philpot is running Cherryrock Capital like a throwback to venture capital's earlier days
Airbnb is testing out AI search with a 'small percentage' of users
Engadget / 10h
Airbnb plans to double down on artificial intelligence to improve its user experience for both guests and hosts. During a fourth-quarter earnings call , Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, said the company is building an "AI-native experience" aimed at helping guests book trips, assisting hosts with their listings, and running the company more efficiently. According to Chesky, there's an AI search tool t
Why the Hyundai Santa Cruz might be all the truck you actually need
How-To Geek / 10h
Compact pickup buyers used to choose between bare-bones utility and full-size capability, but one newer truck has quietly redefined practical expectations. The Hyundai Santa Cruz blends the versatility of a truck with the ride quality and everyday usability of a crossover, making it surprisingly capable without demanding the compromises that come with larger pickups. For many drivers, it might be
‘Knights of Guinevere’ Will Officially Return As a Full Series
Gizmodo / 10h
The viewers have spoken, and Glitch has decided to continue 'Knights of Guinevere' with new episodes for the near future.
I tested two cheap 1000W power supplies—one literally went up in smoke
How-To Geek / 10h
You'll often spend hundreds or thousands of dollars between your processor, graphics card, and RAM. Don't endanger the entire setup by buying an inexpensive power supply that can't keep up with your system's needs.
A Valentine's Day homage to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Ars Technica - All content / 11h
It's Valentine's Day, and while there are plenty of classic and current rom-coms out there for those wishing to immerse themselves in warm and fuzzy feelings, we're opting to celebrate in a different way: honoring Ang Lee's 2000 masterpiece Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon , a wuxia tragic fairy tale featuring one of the most beautifully heartbreaking love stories in film at its center. It's also g
New Video Shows Delta Passenger Cleared by TSA With Meat Cleaver—Says It Was ‘Too Good a Deal’ to Pass Up
View from the Wing / 11h
Surveillance footage reveals how TSA missed a meat cleaver in a passenger’s carry-on, allowing him to board a Delta flight from Portland to Salt Lake City. His surprising explanation? The kitchen blade was simply "too good a deal to pass up."
This weekend you can get the DJI 4K drone for $60 off
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $60: As of February 14th, Amazon has the DJI mini 4k drone on sale for $239, down from its list price of $299. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K, Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults, Under 249 g $239 at Amazon $299 Save $60 This weekend is seeing an excellent sale on the DJI Mini 4K drone for a limited time. Save 20% on this drone with a 3-axis gimbal and the ability to capture U
What to consider before taking that "good deal" on a used luxury car
How-To Geek / 11h
Buying a used luxury car can be tempting. Some models depreciate so rapidly that their asking price practically begs you to take one home. For example, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic starts at about $131,000. Add just a few options and the price can easily surpass $150,000. That is roughly triple the price of the average new car.
Disney accuses ByteDance of 'virtual smash-and-grab' when using copyrighted works to train its AI
Engadget / 11h
Disney is going after another generative AI tool, accusing ByteDance and its recently released Seedance 2.0 of using its copyrighted material without permission. As first reported on by Axios , the Walt Disney Company sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, claiming the Chinese company developed its Seedance tool "with a pirated library of Disney's copyrighted characters from Star Wars, Marv
Earth on Track to Become Uninhabitable, Scientists Say
35Futurism / 11h
Surprise, surprise: all that climate stuff scientists have been warning us about is coming back to bite us. And by us, of course, we mean all of humanity. As reported by the Guardian , scientists just published a warning that Earth is approaching a point of no return. A new study in the journal One Earth shows multiple climate systems — the Greenland ice sheet, the West Antarctic ice sheet, borea
This 57” Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor is 35% off for President’s Day weekend
Mashable / 11h
SAVE $800: As of February 14th, Amazon has this 57” Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor on sale for $1,499, which 35% off down from its list price of $2,299. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung SAMSUNG 57" Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) Series Dual 4K UHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor $1,499 $2,299 Save $800 This weekend, you could upgrade your significant other's Valentine’s Day (or year) by picking up this
The 8 best hidden Microsoft Word features
How-To Geek / 11h
Want to impress your friends and coworkers? Try these hidden Microsoft Word features! You may have used Microsoft Word for years, but you haven't fully taken advantage of its capabilities. I'll share eight hidden Word features that often go unnoticed. Let's dive in.
‘Clueless’ -inspired app Alta partners with brand Public School to start integrating styling tools into websites
TechCrunch / 11h
This week, Alta unveiled its first integration collaboration, teaming up with Public School, a storied New York City brand.
What to read this weekend: The unsettling new horror novel, Persona
Engadget / 11h
Need something new for your reading list? Here are two titles we think are worth checking out. This week, we read Aoife Josie Clements' deeply unsettling Persona , and the first issue of Bleeding Hearts, from the relaunch of the DC imprint, Vertigo. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/what-to-read-this-weekend-the-unsettling-new-horror-novel-pers
‘John Wick’ and ‘Castlevania’ Are the New Frontiers of Video Game Adaptations
Gizmodo / 11h
The shadow of adaptation hovers over two of the more surprising State of Play reveals.
Malaysia Airlines A330neo Business Class: Better Than I Was Expecting!
35One Mile at a Time / 12h
Hello from Malaysia, as I just flew Malaysia Airlines’ Airbus A330-900neo business class on the 7hr30min flight from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Let’s be honest, historically Malaysia Airlines has not been regarded as a top tier carrier in Asia, though the airline has been trying to make some improvements, including investing in its fleet. I was looking forward to flying the carrier
Trump Affiliates Bannon and Epshteyn Named in ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Crypto Coin Lawsuit
68Gizmodo / 12h
The creators and promoters of the coin are facing accusations similar to those faced by the “Hawk Tuah” girl.
Spirit Airlines launches new inflight trading cards
The Points Guy Articles / 12h
There's a new way to celebrate the spirit of travel the next time you fly Spirit Airlines. Spirit just launched a brand-new line of trading cards, which passengers can collect every time they travel with the ultra-low-cost carrier. The complete set features six cards, celebrating various aircraft from Spirit's past and current fleet: the Airbus A319, A320 and A321, plus the newer A320neo and A321
A controversial dating app uses credit scores to create matches
Mashable / 12h
Just when you thought the outcry against dating app culture couldn’t get any louder, an old app returns to remind us that there truly is no floor. Enter Score, an app that was first launched back in 2024 by a financial services company looking to promote greater openness about personal finances. To qualify for Score membership, users had to prove they had a credit score of 675 or above, and that
Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It Created a Security Failure Because the AI Was Stupidly Easy for Hackers to Trick
Futurism / 12h
As Microsoft continues to force AI features onto users of its Windows operating system and other crucial software, glaring issues keep cropping up. Executives have promised to turn the platform into an “ agentic OS ” to the dismay of many users, with CEO Satya Nadella boasting that much of the company’s code is now being written by AI — while condemning those who use the newly-minted pejorative “
The 6 best shows like Peaky Blinders
How-To Geek / 12h
Of all the shows I watch, gritty crime and period dramas are my absolute favorite. They’re an obsession that started nearly 20 years ago with an epic biker saga and was cemented by 2014’s Peaky Blinders , which saw enormous global success with its depiction of a notorious crime gang in 1919 Birmingham, England.
Hollywood isn’t happy about the new Seedance 2.0 video generator
22TechCrunch / 12h
Hollywood organizations are pushing back against a new AI video model called Seedance 2.0, which they say has quickly become a tool for “blatant” copyright infringement.
Amazon's best Presidents' Day deals under $50 that are actually worth buying — Apple, Lego, Blink, and more from $9.99
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
Amazon's Presidents' Day sale is live, and I've rounded up the 18 best deals under $50 that you'd actually use, including earbuds, kitchen appliances, smart home gadgets, and more.
OpenAI has officially retired the controversial GPT-4o model
Engadget / 12h
OpenAI's GPT-4o may have survived its first brush with going offline, but it won't be as lucky this time. OpenAI has officially retired GPT-4o, the ChatGPT model that was seen as more conversational and notoriously sycophantic , on February 13. The news of GPT-4o's end was first announced in a post on the OpenAI website in January, but the discontinuation also included GPT-5, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 min
Water leak sensors are cheaper than an insurance claim
How-To Geek / 12h
Home insurance is a last line of defense, a financial cushion to help you recover after damage to your home. It’s also an expensive way of dealing with liability. While you can’t account for every eventuality, taking steps where possible to avoid disaster will save you from emotional and financial turmoil.
Watch the NASA SpaceX Crew-12 mission dock with the ISS
Engadget / 12h
The Crew-12 mission, SpaceX’s 20th human spaceflight, launched at 5:15 AM Eastern on February 13 from Cape Canaveral in Florida. It’s expected to dock with the International Space Station today, February 14, at 3:15 PM, and you can watch the event below as it happens. By the time the mission’s Dragon capsule docks with the ISS, it will have traveled approximately 34 hours since lift off. Inside a
Lenses too expensive? This lesser-known brand makes awesome, cheap Sony, Nikon, and Fujifilm-fit primes, and these are my favorites
Latest from TechRadar / 12h
If you shoot with a Sony, Nikon, Fujifilm or L-mount mirrorless camera and want to expand your lens collection, Viltrox is well worth a look
The one cheap smart home upgrade your NAS needs
How-To Geek / 12h
Is your NAS only handling your file management and nothing else? It’s an always-on computer and can do so much more. By moving Home Assistant to your NAS and picking up a cheap USB stick, you can give your smart home the upgrade it deserves without breaking the bank.
A Good Valentine’s Day Gift for These Nice People in the New York Times Would Be to Destroy Their Phones
Gizmodo / 12h
Retirement aged people are so addicted to their phones, some of them literally can't talk to each other.
