Los Angeles County has sued Roblox for "unfair and deceptive business practices," claiming the platform's moderation and age-verification systems are inadequate. "Roblox portrays its platform as a saf...
It’s a big month for Pokémon, with February 27 marking 30 years since the world’s highest-grossing media franchise first introduced itself in the shape of two Game Boy games. Pocket Monsters Red and P...
Apple has lined up its first event of the year. Already! It’s taking place in New York City on March 4 at 9AM ET, but the company hasn’t confirmed if it will stream the media event. It seems likely th...
Wired
The Boldr Kelvin heater looks cool and promises energy savings and far-infrared heat. Too bad it also heats backward.
Ars Technica
Following backlash in a Hacker News thread, Microsoft deleted a blog post that critics said encouraged developers to pirate Harry Potter books to train AI models that could then be used to create AI s...
Mashable
TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Super League for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.It's a really good time to be a rugby fan right now. Th...
CNET
Do you need to carry so much phone with you? Here's how the two top slim phones compare.
CNET
I got a glimpse at the next generation of home appliances at a sprawling showcase in Orlando. These were the standouts from KBIS 2026.
Ars Technica
Welcome to Edition 8.30 of the Rocket Report! As I write this week's edition, NASA's Space Launch System rocket is undergoing a second countdown rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The outcome...
Gizmodo
The 'Game of Thrones' spin-off has averaged more viewers per episode than HBO's Emmy-winning hit 'The Pitt.'
New York Times
This would be an unprecedented escalation against a U.S. company.
Wired
Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?
Wired
Whether you’re hiking, climbing, or backpacking, here’s how to use base layers, mid layers, and a shell to be comfortable no matter what nature throws at you.
How 'The Pitt's cinematographer created show's unique immersive style
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TL;DR: Live stream the NBA for free with a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime. Live stream the NBA for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The NBA is a unique sport. There's nothing else in...
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SAVE OVER $30: As of Feb. 20, JBL Endurance Race 2 earbuds have returned to their lowest-ever price of $47.44 at Amazon. This 41% discount saves you $32.51 on the list price. Opens in a new window Cre...
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Researchers revisited a 2,500-year-old mummified skull, uncovering signs of an extreme surgical procedure—which the ancient woman survived.
Wired
These edibles made from functional fungi are not your childhood Flintstone vitamins.
Wired
Inside Dewar’s cavernous whisky warehouses, man’s best mechanical friend—a Boston Dynamics robot dog with an ethanol sensor for a nose—is on the hunt for leaky barrels.
Engadget
Bixby isn’t typically part of the conversation when it comes to virtual assistants for mobile devices, but Samsung is clearly hoping that you would use it more. The company has launched the latest ver...
Mashable
TL;DR: The Nintendo eShop has dropped preorders for the digital versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Nintendo Switch — buy now for $19.99. Where to pre-order Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for...
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TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 AFL for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Aussie Rules is a uniquely fast-paced and physical game that provides ...
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday in relation to misconduct in a public office, following the latest batch of Epstein files that further detailed his relationship with the convicted ...
CNET
The future of home was on display at KBIS 2206. Here's all the coolest stuff coming in 2026.
CNET
Netflix has a treasure trove of fantasy gems.
CNET
While the PS6's release is still years away, here's what we know so far about the next-gen console from Sony.
Wired
Presearch’s “Doppelgänger” is trying to help people discover adult creators rather than use nonconsensual deepfakes.
CNET
Having a reliable and efficient smoke detector in your home can be a lifesaver. Here are our top five recommendations.
CNET
Plus, the best electric toothbrush for those on a budget, the best high-end model and the best smart electric toothbrush.
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SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Feb. 20, Best Buy has dropped the price of the Samsung 65-inch Class S84F OLED 4K TV to $899.99 as its Deal of the Day. This deal saves you $1,100 on list price. Opens in a new...
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TL;DR: Watch the 2026 MotoGP World Championship for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Are you looking for thrilling and unpredictable rac...
Wired
If you have multiple email accounts, your Gmail setup may soon need some reorganizing.
Wired
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.
Mashable
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an ent...
Google has announced that with the help of AI, it blocked 1.75 million apps that violated its policies in 2025, significantly down from 2.36 million in 2024. The lower numbers this year, it said, are ...
Mashable
It feels like only yesterday that Dunkin' announced it would be giving away free iced coffees to customers in the wake of its Super Bowl ad, but the free giveaways just keep coming. We're not complain...
Mashable
Another year, another Kindle Scribe. The Scribe is the Amazon Kindle's largest e-reader and the only one with writing capabilities. Historically, the Kindle Scribe is just OK. Despite its strong writi...
Wired
We used particle size analysis and real-world testing to find the best conical burr, flat burr, and blade grinders for every budget and style of coffee drinker.
New York Times
Michael Silevitch leads a research center dedicated to protecting busy public spaces. Last April, he was instructed to “end all work” immediately.
New York Times
Though powerful, code generators still require extensive oversight, according to researchers and programmers.
Streaming has become the default way most of us watch TV and movies, but the sheer number of services now available can make choosing what to subscribe to feel like a chore. Each platform leans into s...
Wired
House Democrats are demanding answers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and urging it to halt rumored changes they say could undermine its mission.
Wired
The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Games.
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Scientists have mapped the upper atmosphere of Uranus in detail, revealing a cooler, thinner, and more unevenly charged layer around the planet than expected.Using the James Webb Space Telescope, a jo...
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TL;DR: IONOS Web Hosting Plus gives creators unlimited websites, strong uptime, and built-in security — three years for $49.97 (reg. $288). Opens in a new window Credit: IONOS IONOS Web Hosting Plus P...
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TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker uses AI-driven insights and personalized risk analysis to help you invest smarter — currently just $55.19 for lifetime access. Opens in a new window Credit: Sterling Stock...
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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 20.
Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting ...
The Verge
Tesla has announced a new all-wheel drive Cybertruck that starts at $59,990, the cheapest the controversial truck has been sold for yet - though still well above the $40,000 price tag Elon Musk had in...
Wired
When you visit your local H&R Block store, you can save up to $50 when you use one of our (unique) codes.
The Verge
Will Stancil | Photo by Jack Califano / The Verge I met Will Stancil two days before he got booted from his neighborhood Signal chat. We were at the Uptown Minneapolis VFW at an event hosted by Rep. I...
Gizmodo
A new study lays out the best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica. Which one becomes reality is entirely up to us.
Wired
Documents say customs officers in the US Virgin Islands had friendly relationships with Epstein years after his 2008 conviction, showing how the infamous sex offender tried to cultivate allies.
Wired
The Fulu Foundation, a nonprofit that pays out bounties for removing user-hostile features, is hunting for a way to keep Ring cameras from sending data to Amazon—without breaking the hardware.
Gizmodo
And this research was conducted before OpenClaw unleashed a monster.
CNET
A study led by MIT researchers found that agentic AI developers seldom publish detailed information about how these tools were tested for safety.
Engadget
Formula 1 has been receiving star treatment from Apple for awhile, and now the racing series will literally be getting even bigger. Apple is partnering with IMAX to show five races from the 2026 seaso...
CNET
Starting Thursday, Gemini 3.1 Pro can be accessed via the AI app, NotebookLM and more.
Meta is formally sectioning off Horizon Worlds, the closest thing it has to a metaverse, from its Quest VR platform, according to a new blog post from Samantha Ryan, Meta's VP of Content, Reality Labs...
CNET
The Samsung phone had been lost for a decade. Then Katie Elkin found it.
CNET
Space agencies and companies looking to set up lunar outposts should build far away from seismic activity.
Wired
A staffer of the Incognito dark web market was secretly controlled by the FBI—and still allegedly approved the sale of fentanyl-tainted pills, including those from a dealer linked to a confirmed death...
Gizmodo
The directors break down all 12 formats the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie will be released in, including 4DX.
CNET
Google's Pixel 10A includes lots of under-the-hood tweaks. Will you notice the difference? That depends on your previous phone.
Ars Technica
A Georgia college student named Darian DeCruise has sued OpenAI, alleging that a recently deprecated version of ChatGPT “convinced him that he was an oracle” and “pushed him into psychosis.” This case...
VentureBeat
For the past three months, Google's Gemini 3 Pro has held its ground as one of the most capable frontier models available. But in the fast-moving world of AI, three months is a lifetime — and competit...
Gizmodo
Jared Isaacman said the goal of maintaining multiple means of ISS access influenced decision-making when mission and crew safety should have been the top priority.
Gizmodo
Lara Trump recently claimed the president already has a speech prepared on UFOs.
Gizmodo
DC's Absolute Universe expands with series following Green Arrow and Catwoman, plus the first-ever Absolute Universe event miniseries.
Ars Technica
NASA on Thursday announced it has formally classified the 2024 crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft as a "Type A" mishap, an acknowledgement that the test flight was a serious failure. As part of...
Gizmodo
This is the first year no automaker is selling a new car for under $20,000 in the United States.
CNET
It's the last day here at KBIS. Follow along for the final moments of the 2026 show.
Ars Technica
There’s something special about the gadget that "just works." Technology can open opportunities for those devices but also complicate and weigh down products that have done just fine without things li...
CNET
West Virginia's attorney general alleges that iCloud's end-to-end encryption is being used to store and distribute child sexual abuse material.
Gizmodo
How low can it go until it's too late? Well...
Engadget
Slay the Spire 2 will launch in early access next month. This sequel to the hugely popular 2019 roguelike deckbuilder hits early access on Steam beginning March 5, 2026. Along with releasing the tease...
Gizmodo
The new pop culture comedy starring Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol is now in theaters.
CX platforms process billions of unstructured interactions a year: Survey forms, review sites, social feeds, call center transcripts, all flowing into AI engines that trigger automated workflows touch...
Gizmodo
Elon Musk kicked off the confusion back in 2024.
Ars Technica
Diablo II is one of those storied classic PC games that's pretty much always fun to come back to—so much so that some players have put thousands of hours into the game over more than two decades. Acro...
Gizmodo
Cassian, Jyn, Saw, Chirrut, Baze, and even Darth Vader himself will star in a series of new one-shots.
Engadget
Sony is closing Bluepoint Games, the studio behind the Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls remakes, Bloomberg reports. Bluepoint's last major project was God of War: Ragnarok from 2022, which it ...
Gizmodo
A new State of Gaming analysis reveals Chinese success in an otherwise suffering industry.
Ars Technica
Does "bouba" sound round to you? How about "maluma"? Neither are real words, but we've known for decades that people who hear them tend to associate them with round objects. There have been plenty of ...
Gizmodo
What's a little lie between 800 million users?
Meta is shutting down the standalone Messenger website, according to a company help page. The website will disappear in April, though web users will still be able to send and receive messages within F...
Engadget
Toy Fair 2026 just wrapped earlier this week and while I would have liked to spend even more time there, I have my own kids (and all their toys and trinkets) to look after. That said, there were a ton...
The Verge
Brian Boland spent more than a decade figuring out how to build a system that would make Meta money. On Thursday, he told a California jury it incentivized drawing more and more users, including teens...
Ars Technica
It's just two weeks until F1 gets underway in Australia, and teams are currently in Bahrain, midway through their third and final preseason test. The 2026 season promises to be wildly different from t...
The Verge
Each episode of HBO's The Pitt features some degree of medical trauma that almost makes the hospital drama feel like a horror series. Some patients are dealing with gnarly lacerations while others are...
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff has indicated that the company's controversial Search Party feature might not always be just for lost dogs, according to emails obtained by 404 Media. A creepy surveillance too...
New York Times
The state’s attorney general said in a lawsuit filed on Thursday that the company declined to use tools that recognize the material stored on iCloud.
Ars Technica
Another day, another Google AI model. Google has really been pumping out new AI tools lately, having just released Gemini 3 in November. Today, it's bumping the flagship model to version 3.1. The new ...
YouTube's "Ask" button is making its way to the living room. The Gemini-powered feature is now rolling out as an experiment on smart TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices. 9to5Google first spotte...
The Verge
With Ring facing fierce backlash over its Search Party feature, a new program is challenging developers to move Ring doorbell footage off of Amazon's cloud - and into users' own devices. The Fulu Foun...
VentureBeat
Late last year, Google briefly took the crown for most powerful AI model in the world with the launch of Gemini 3 Pro — only to be surpassed within weeks by OpenAI and Anthropic releasing new models, ...
It’s hard to buy a bad pair of wireless earbuds these days, and with constant discounts and deals wherever you look, now is as good a time as any to splurge on the pair you’ve been eyeing. The market ...
Ars Technica
In Formula One, grip is everything. The world's best engineers devote their careers to designing cars that maximize downforce and grip to squeeze every bit of performance out of a set of four humble t...
The Verge
Horizon Central, the town square of Meta's metaverse, already runs on the new Meta Horizon game engine. | Image: Horizon Central Meta, after laying off about 10 percent of its Reality Labs division, c...
The Verge
Siminoff acknowledged in an interview with The New York Times that including maps that showed mass surveillance in an ad was a mistake. | Screenshot from Ring video Ring founder Jamie Siminoff has bee...
Ars Technica
Last month, Jason Grad issued a late-night warning to the 20 employees at his tech startup. “You've likely seen Clawdbot trending on X/LinkedIn. While cool, it is currently unvetted and high-risk for ...
The Verge
Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the PlayStation studio behind well-received remakes of games like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, according to Bloomberg. The change was made "followin...
Despite growing chatter about a future when much human work is automated by AI, one of the ironies of this current tech boom is how stubbornly reliant on human beings it remains, specifically the proc...
The Verge
A hacker tricked a popular AI coding tool into installing OpenClaw - the viral, open-source AI agent OpenClaw that "actually does things" - absolutely everywhere. Funny as a stunt, but a sign of what ...
Ars Technica
We love hearing about the latest findings coming out of an Eötvös Loránd University (ELU) research group focused on gifted word learner (GWL) dogs—if only for the pictures of adorable doggoes playing ...
VentureBeat
Traditional ETL tools like dbt or Fivetran prepare data for reporting: structured analytics and dashboards with stable schemas. AI applications need something different: preparing messy, evolving oper...
New York Times
Mark Zuckerberg has been criticized over allegations that his company created child safety and privacy problems.
New York Times
The Defense Department and Anthropic have been negotiating a contract over A.I. use by the Pentagon.
New York Times
The contract between Anthropic and the Pentagon, worth as much as $200 million, is at stake.
Agents built on top of today's models often break with simple changes — a new library, a workflow modification — and require a human engineer to fix it. That's one of the most persistent challenges in...
Ars Technica
Following our report last week that Verizon is forcing people to wait 35 days for phone unlocks after paying off device installment plans, Verizon is apparently trying to eliminate the inconvenient de...
Ars Technica
2026 is looking like a pretty good year for affordable electric vehicles. There's a new Nissan Leaf that starts at a hair under $30,000 (as long as you ignore the destination charge). We'll soon drive...
Ars Technica
In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency was accused of abandoning its mission to protect public health after repealing an "endangerment finding" that has served as the basis ...
New York Times
Meta is quietly supporting two new super PACs as it aims to influence the regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.
Alibaba dropped Qwen3.5 earlier this week, timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year, and the headline numbers alone are enough to make enterprise AI buyers stop and pay attention.The new flagship ope...
New York Times
Tubi, shown here on an iPad, is one of the many advertising-supported streaming apps that bring free live television programs to mobile devices.
New York Times
Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other taxi services are often the biggest users of charging stations, like this one at Kennedy International Airport.