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Efficient Computer, which is developing AI chips with a "spatial dataflow" architecture to minimize energy consumption, raised a $60M Series A (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:01 GMT

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Efficient Computer, which is developing AI chips with a “spatial dataflow” architecture to minimize energy consumption, raised a $60M Series A — Efficient Computer Co. says it's going to make the dream of low-energy artificial intelligence computing a reality after raising $60 million in early-stage funding today.

 
Nvidia’s Deal With Meta Signals a New Era in Computing Power - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:24:55 GMT
The days of tech giants buying up discrete chips are over. AI companies now need GPUs, CPUs, and everything in between.
 
Cyberpunk platformer Replaced has once again been delayed - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:06:21 GMT
The long-awaited cyberpunk platformer Replaced just got hit with a short delay. The pixel-art game was supposed to come out on March 12, but will now be released on April 14. That's just a month, which isn't that big of a deal considering this game has been on our radar for five years.
 
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues TP-Link, alleging it deceptively markets its products as secure while allowing the CCP to hack into consumers' devices (The Record) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:05:02 GMT

The Record:
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues TP-Link, alleging it deceptively markets its products as secure while allowing the CCP to hack into consumers' devices — Texas is suing networking equipment company TP-Link Systems for allegedly allowing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to hack into consumers' devices …

 
The best VPN deals: Up to 87 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:59:17 GMT
The Winter Olympics have been a blast so far, and there are still four days left. It's the perfect time to get ahold of a virtual private network (VPN) and check out how the games are broadcast in other countries— all while improving your cybersecurity. By connecting to a VPN every time you get online, you can keep your activity hidden from your ISP and anyone to whom it may sell that data, while streaming sports and TV from across the globe.
 
OpenAI hires Instagram's VP of global partnerships, Charles Porch, as its first VP of global creative partnerships, seeking to win over a skeptical Hollywood (Julia Black/Vanity Fair) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:55:02 GMT

Julia Black / Vanity Fair:
OpenAI hires Instagram's VP of global partnerships, Charles Porch, as its first VP of global creative partnerships, seeking to win over a skeptical Hollywood — Charles Porch's newly created role as OpenAI's VP of global creative partnerships signals the AI giant's new focus on the entertainment industry

 
Apple's AirDrop Now Works With More Pixel Phones - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:46:08 GMT
Google's Quick Share is expanding, allowing more Pixel phones to send media between Android and iPhone devices.
 
Mozilla Firefox is ending support for Windows 7, this time for real - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Mozilla recently confirmed that Firefox support on Windows 7 will soon come to an end. The open-source browser was the last "mainstream" option compatible with the aging operating system, as a small but persistent user base still relied on it for daily internet tasks.

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Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 - Minecraft - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:21:48 GMT
  1. Minecraft 26.1 Snapshot 9 Minecraft
  2. Minecraft has revealed its final batch of baby mobs ahead of the spring update, and they might be the cutest ones yet PC Gamer
  3. Minecraft Update 3.30/1.040 Released for Bedrock 26.0 MP1st
  4. Minecraft will add trumpet noises and seven angry-looking babies soon TrueAchievements
  5. Minecraft's final baby mob designs to bring baby Hoglins, Pandas, Snifflets, and more Gamereactor UK
 
Google's Pixel 10A Launch Day: $499 Price, New Colors, AirDrop Compatibilty - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:05:00 GMT
Google launches the Pixel 10A today, and we're excited for the new affordable phone, even if it does seem similar to last year's Pixel 9A.
 
Google Pixel 10A vs. Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL: How the Cheaper Pixel Matches Up - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:02:13 GMT
The $499 Pixel 10A has a number of features that outdo its more expensive siblings, especially when it comes to its battery size and charging speed.
 
Nevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a license - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:57:21 GMT
Nevada is taking action against the rapidly growing Wild West of prediction markets. The state's gambling regulators and attorney general sued Kalshi on Tuesday. They accuse the company of bypassing Nevada law by operating a sports gambling market without proper licenses. In addition, they say Kalshi provides services to individuals under 21, which violates state law.
 
Perplexity walks away from ads to differentiate from OpenAI and Google - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:55:00 GMT

The company quietly phased out sponsored content late last year, ending an experiment that began in 2024 when labeled promotions occasionally appeared beneath chatbot responses. On Tuesday, executives confirmed to the Financial Times that Perplexity would not pursue advertising further, citing trust and accuracy as the cornerstones of its business.

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March's Full Blood Moon: Here's When the Total Lunar Eclipse Happens - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:52:37 GMT
The eclipse will be visible across North America, but you'll need to stay up late to see it.
 
Best Standing Desks of 2026 - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:39:00 GMT
Take a stand for your health with the best standing desks of 2026.
 
Here's what to expect at Apple's product launch event on March 4 - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:36:12 GMT
Apple has scheduled a product launch event, dubbed an "Apple Experience", for March 4 at 9AM ET. The company is reportedly holding this event in NYC, London and Shanghai.
 
Sports-focused prediction market Novig raised a $75M Series B led by Pantera Capital at a $500M valuation; Novig is commission-free for retail traders (Leo Schwartz/Fortune) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:35:01 GMT

Leo Schwartz / Fortune:
Sports-focused prediction market Novig raised a $75M Series B led by Pantera Capital at a $500M valuation; Novig is commission-free for retail traders — As the prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket dominate the attention of investors and regulators, a sports-focused challenger called Novig …

 
Meta plans to spend $65M in 2025 to boost state politicians friendly to AI; filings: Meta started two super PACs, one backing the GOP and another for Democrats (New York Times) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:30:05 GMT

New York Times:
Meta plans to spend $65M in 2025 to boost state politicians friendly to AI; filings: Meta started two super PACs, one backing the GOP and another for Democrats — Meta's biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development.

 
A Vast Trove of Exposed Social Security Numbers May Put Millions at Risk of Identity Theft - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:22:10 GMT
A database left accessible to anyone online contained billions of records, including sensitive personal data that criminals appear to have not yet exploited.
 
This New Toilet Won't Do You Dirty. It Cleans the Entire Bowl and Rim With One Flush - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:10:00 GMT
At KBIS 2026, we got a first look at Toto's industry-first Aurora Washlet Plus, which aims to solve a frustrating cleanliness problem.
 
FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:08:18 GMT
Trump admin's vaccine chief overruled FDA scientists to initially reject the shot.
 
Audible launches an "immersion reading" feature that lets readers switch between ebook and audiobook versions of a title in their Audible and Kindle libraries (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:05:01 GMT

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch:
Audible launches an “immersion reading” feature that lets readers switch between ebook and audiobook versions of a title in their Audible and Kindle libraries — Only days after Spotify announced its foray into physical book sales, which included an audiobook feature that lets …

 
The Best Fitness Trackers of 2026 for Every Type of Exercise - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:00 GMT
If your goal is to be more active, these fitness devices will keep you motivated.
 
Google Pixel 10A Specs vs. Pixel 9A, 8A, 7A: What's New in the $499 Phone - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:48 GMT
Google's Pixel 10A includes lots of under-the-hood tweaks. Will you notice the difference? That depends on your previous phone.
 
Premier League Soccer: Stream Wolves vs. Arsenal Live From Anywhere - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:22 GMT
The title-chasing Gunners need a win in this top-versus bottom EPL clash.
 
Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raised $1B from Autodesk, a16z, Nvidia, AMD, Sea, and others to build its world models for robotics, scientific discovery, and more (Alicia Tang/Bloomberg) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:50:01 GMT

Alicia Tang / Bloomberg:
Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raised $1B from Autodesk, a16z, Nvidia, AMD, Sea, and others to build its world models for robotics, scientific discovery, and more — World Labs, a startup from artificial intelligence pioneer Fei-Fei Li, raised $1 billion in a new round of funding to pursue a novel approach to AI development.

 
Dutch defense chief claims F-35 could be "jailbroken like an iPhone" to bypass US approval - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:50:00 GMT

In an interview with NR Nieuwsradio, Tuinman was asked if the F-35's software could be altered by European forces without the United States' consent should they lose the US as an ally – a prospect that has been repeatedly raised as tensions between the continent and President Trump continue to...

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The Dismal Repairability of Milwaukee Tools - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:36 GMT
Despite the best efforts of the manufacturers, there are folks out there that try to repair power tools, with [Dean Doherty] being one of them. Recently he got a Milwaukee …read more
 
Snap says its direct revenue business has hit a $1B annualized revenue run rate, driven primarily by Snapchat+ surpassing 25M subscribers since its 2022 launch (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Snap says its direct revenue business has hit a $1B annualized revenue run rate, driven primarily by Snapchat+ surpassing 25M subscribers since its 2022 launch — Snap's direct revenue business has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate, the company announced on Wednesday.

 
Telegram channels expose rapid weaponization of SmarterMail flaws - Bleeping Computer Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:27:38 GMT
Underground Telegram channels shared SmarterMail exploit PoCs and stolen admin credentials within days of disclosure. Flare explains how monitoring these communities reveals rapid weaponization of CVE-2026-24423 and CVE-2026-23760 tied to ransomware activity. [...]
 
Microsoft: Anti-phishing rules mistakenly blocked emails, Teams messages - Bleeping Computer Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:26:53 GMT
Microsoft says an Exchange Online issue that mistakenly quarantined legitimate emails last week was triggered by faulty heuristic detection rules designed to block credential phishing campaigns. [...]
 
Tesla Can Still Sell Cars in California After 'Autopilot' Language Change - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:25:00 GMT
The EV manufacturer avoided a 30-day suspension after an ongoing dispute with the state's DMV.
 
Spotify debuts SeatGeek integration for concert ticket sales - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:22:48 GMT
Ticketing marketplace SeatGeek has announced a partnership with Spotify that will direct an artist's fans to its platform from the Spotify app. The integration is currently limited to a few participating venues for which SeatGeek is the primary ticket seller.
 
Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck leans on efficiency instead of a massive battery pack - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:17:00 GMT

In a technical briefing that included Car and Driver, Ford's advanced EV group detailed how the platform abandons compromises inherited from internal-combustion vehicles in favor of a tightly integrated set of technologies: structural lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs, a 48-volt zonal electrical system, in-house power electronics, large unicastings, and...

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Google rolls out Lyria 3, a generative music model that can make 30-second tracks with Nano Banana-made cover art, in beta in the Gemini app in eight languages (The Keyword) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:12:16 GMT

The Keyword:
Google rolls out Lyria 3, a generative music model that can make 30-second tracks with Nano Banana-made cover art, in beta in the Gemini app in eight languages — The Gemini app now features our most advanced music generation model Lyria 3, empowering anyone to make 30-second tracks using text or images in beta.

 
Ring and Kidde’s Newest Smoke Detector Is Here, and It’s Battery Powered (2026) - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The Alexa-enabled smoke detector is Kidde’s second model in collaboration with Ring—no wires required.
 
The Best Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Detecting Deadly Gas in Your Home - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:01:00 GMT
We tested popular carbon monoxide detectors in our lab to determine which models have the best response times across different CO concentrations.
 
Cogent Security, which aims to use AI agents to decide which software bugs to remediate, raised a $42M Series A led by Bain, taking its total funding to $53M (Lily Mae Lazarus/Fortune) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT

Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune:
Cogent Security, which aims to use AI agents to decide which software bugs to remediate, raised a $42M Series A led by Bain, taking its total funding to $53M — Cogent Security has raised a $42 million Series A just six months after launch. Their bet? That AI agents can finally fix …

 
I Played People of Note, a Unique Musical RPG Blending Final Fantasy With Pop Songs - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:38 GMT
People of Note blends musical performance, rhythm and turn-based combat in one of the most creative games coming in 2026.
 
Record scratch—Google's Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:11 GMT
With a simple prompt, you can generate 30 seconds of something like music.
 
Burnt Hair and Soft Power: A Night Out With Evie Magazine - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Evie is a longtime favorite of far-right. At its very first live event, the strength of the publication's politics was in the pretense that it doesn’t have any.
 
Gemini app rolling out music generation for all with Lyria 3 - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
  1. Gemini app rolling out music generation for all with Lyria 3 9to5Google
  2. A new way to express yourself: Gemini can now create music blog.google
  3. Google Launches Music Generation Model to Make Songs 30-Seconds at a Time Gizmodo
  4. Record scratch—Google’s Lyria 3 AI music model is coming to Gemini today Ars Technica
  5. Google Gemini, Apple Add Music-Focused Generative AI Features Bloomberg
 
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update out tomorrow, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:55:40 GMT
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update out tomorrow, patch notes Nintendo Everything
 
Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming 2026 report: global video game content sales grew 5.3% YoY to $195.6B in 2025 while job losses fell 40% YoY to 9,200 people (Sophie McEvoy/GamesIndustry.biz) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:01 GMT

Sophie McEvoy / GamesIndustry.biz:
Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming 2026 report: global video game content sales grew 5.3% YoY to $195.6B in 2025 while job losses fell 40% YoY to 9,200 people — Private funding fell a further 55% last year, according to Epyllion's latest State of Video Gaming report

 
Meta signs major Nvidia deal to power AI data centers with Blackwell and Rubin GPUs - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:42:00 GMT

According to separate press releases from Meta and Nvidia, the social media giant will use the chips to power its planned hyperscale data centers optimized for AI training and inference. The company will also deploy Nvidia's new Spectrum-X Ethernet switches as part of the Facebook Open Switching System (FBOSS) software...

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Google expands Quick Share support with AirDrop to the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, after introducing it on the Pixel 10 in November 2025 (Abner Li/9to5Google) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:40:01 GMT

Abner Li / 9to5Google:
Google expands Quick Share support with AirDrop to the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold, after introducing it on the Pixel 10 in November 2025 — After introducing on the Pixel 10 last year, Google is expanding Quick Share support with AirDrop to the Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold.

 
Kana, which builds AI marketing agents to perform data analysis, audience targeting, campaign management, and more, emerges from stealth and raised a $15M seed (Ram Iyer/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:01 GMT

Ram Iyer / TechCrunch:
Kana, which builds AI marketing agents to perform data analysis, audience targeting, campaign management, and more, emerges from stealth and raised a $15M seed — Marketing is one of the few operations no industry can afford to ignore, which is why we have a veritable host of AI-powered marketing tools …

 
The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try.
 
OpenAI partners with six Indian education institutions, including IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, and AIIMS New Delhi, to provide ChatGPT Edu access to 100K+ students (Jagmeet Singh/TechCrunch) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:20:01 GMT

Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch:
OpenAI partners with six Indian education institutions, including IIT Delhi, IIM Ahmedabad, and AIIMS New Delhi, to provide ChatGPT Edu access to 100K+ students — OpenAI is expanding its footprint in India and moving into the country's higher-education system through partnerships with leading academic institutions.

 
I Saw a Hidden Induction Stove Concept at KBIS. It Looked Cool and Very Dangerous - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:19:00 GMT
At KBIS, we got our first look at a countertop with induction burners built directly into the surface. It's an intriguing concept that raises serious safety concerns.
 
The Sun's Temper Tantrums: What You Should Know About Solar Storms - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:17:47 GMT
Solar storms are associated with the lovely aurora borealis, but they can have negative impacts, too.
 
Big Tech Says Generative AI Will Save the Planet. It Doesn’t Offer Much Proof - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:17:31 GMT
A new report finds that of 154 specific claims about how AI will benefit the climate, just a quarter cited academic research. A third included no evidence at all.
 
Google unveils the $499 Pixel 10a, with a Tensor G4 and 8GB of RAM like the Pixel 9a, Satellite SOS, an 11% brighter screen, but no Pixelsnap, shipping March 4 (Todd Haselton/The Verge) - Techmeme Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:10:01 GMT

Todd Haselton / The Verge:
Google unveils the $499 Pixel 10a, with a Tensor G4 and 8GB of RAM like the Pixel 9a, Satellite SOS, an 11% brighter screen, but no Pixelsnap, shipping March 4 — Google's midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price.

 
Ancient Ice production - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:54 GMT
Today, we take ice for granted. But having ice produced in your home is a relatively modern luxury. As early as 1750 BC, ancient people would find ice on mountains …read more
 
Google's Pixel 10A Looks Stylish for a Low-Cost Flagship Phone - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:47 GMT
Google's $499 Pixel 10A comes in four colors, and goes on sale March 5.
 
Google's Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 for $499 with specs and design of yesteryear - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:34 GMT
Google's new budget phone is here, but don't expect a big upgrade.
 
Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 for $499 with specs and design of yesteryear - Ars Technica - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:34 GMT
  1. Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 for $499 with specs and design of yesteryear Ars Technica
  2. My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499 CNET
  3. Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game Engadget
  4. Google Debuts $499 Pixel 10a Just Ahead of the iPhone 17e Reveal Bloomberg
  5. Google’s Pixel 10a Is the Same Damn Phone as the Pixel 9a Gizmodo
 
Google's $500 Pixel 10a smartphone arrives on March 5 - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Google debuted the Pixel 10a phone today. Pre-orders are open now and the smartphone will be available starting March 5. Although it's the new 2026 addition to the A series lineup, the Pixel 10a invites many comparisons with last year's Pixel 9a. For starters, the price is identical at $499.
 
The Google Pixel 10a Is Barely Different From the Pixel 9a - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
With specs nearly identical to last year’s Pixel 9a, the new Pixel 10a doesn’t pack as much of a punch as prior A-series smartphones.
 
My Pixel 10A Hands-On: Google Adds Fast Charging, Satellite SOS for $499 - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The new lower-cost Pixel looks a lot like last year's 9A, but has some quality-of-life improvements.
 
Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Google's A-series phones have offered some of the best value among midrange handsets for years, and after checking out the new Pixel 10a, I don't see that trend stopping anytime soon.
 
Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: What's changed and which one should you buy? - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Now that pre-orders are open for the Google Pixel 10a, it’s time to see how it stacks up against last year’s Pixel 9a. At first glance, the two phones look very similar, and that’s not a bad thing. Google hasn’t tried to reinvent its budget-friendly formula this year, sticking to the same compact design, clean software experience and camera-first approach that made the 9a such a good value.
 
Enterprise software experiments with task-based pricing in the AI era - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:59:00 GMT

For decades, the predictable rhythm of the per-seat licensing model shaped the industry. Businesses paid fixed subscriptions based on headcount, and software makers enjoyed stable, recurring revenue.

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Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI - TechCrunch - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:44:28 GMT
  1. Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers’ confidential emails to Copilot AI TechCrunch
  2. Microsoft Copilot Bug Exposed Customer Emails to AI The Tech Buzz
  3. Copilot Chat bug bypasses DLP on 'Confidential' email theregister.com
  4. New AI-Related Bug Does Not Dampen Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT) TipRanks
  5. Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails BleepingComputer
 
Polestar unveils a station wagon version of the 4 - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:40:25 GMT
Polestar is gearing up to launch three new models in the next two years, including a station wagon (estate or shooting brake) version of the Polestar 4 that harkens back to the company's Volvo roots. The Geely-owned Swedish company sold a record 61,000 EVs in 2025, but hopes that the new models will help it take an even bigger bite out of the market. "We want to get more volume out of a bigger cake," CEO Michael Lohscheller said.
 
New ISO standard enables battery-free RFID sensors to stream continuous data - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:38:00 GMT

Four Japanese organizations have developed a new technology for managing RFID wireless communications without resorting to additional power sources. The ISO/IEC 18000-65 standard, which is based on the previously approved ISO/IEC 18000-63 standard, establishes a solution for item management and identification through radio frequency.

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X-rays reveal kingfisher feather structure in unprecedented detail - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:24:36 GMT
Synchrotron radiation imaging revealed a porous, almost sponge-like nanostructure to create bright hues
 
Destiny 2’s Missing Roadmap Says Something Big Is Coming - Forbes - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:21:33 GMT
Destiny 2’s Missing Roadmap Says Something Big Is Coming Forbes
 
Inside the DHS forum where ICE agents trash talk one another - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:14:06 GMT
Forum members have discussed their discomfort with mass deportation efforts.
 
NordVPN deal: Get two years of the Complete plan for 70 percent off - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:05:00 GMT
NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 74 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 months.
 
Billionaire VC Vinod Khosla proposes scrapping taxes for 125 million Americans amid AI job fears - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:04:00 GMT

In a post on X, Khosla wrote that AI will transform economies and require a rethink of capitalism and equity. "Labor portion of economy (vs capital) will decline sharply," he added. "Should we eliminate preferential treatment of capital gains tax and equalize to ordinary income?"

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I May Redo My Entire Kitchen Just to Get These Wireless Charging Countertops - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:40 GMT
FreePower has expanded its industry-first countertop charging capabilities to laptops and smart watches. We saw it at KBIS 2026.
 
Disney Plus's 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:38 GMT
Disney's streaming service is chock-full of must-see shows.
 
55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:11 GMT
Yes, you should absolutely marathon them.
 
Data breach at fintech firm Figure affects nearly 1 million accounts - Bleeping Computer Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:08 GMT
Hackers have stolen the personal and contact information of nearly 1 million accounts after breaching the systems of Figure Technology Solutions, a self-described blockchain-native financial technology company. [...]
 
Best Smartwatch for 2026 - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT
I tested dozens of smartwatches from Apple, Google and Garmin. Here are my top picks for every budget and category.
 
Low-Cost MacBook Expected on March 4 in These Colors - MacRumors - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:42:43 GMT
  1. Low-Cost MacBook Expected on March 4 in These Colors MacRumors
  2. Apple's March 4 Event Expected to Reveal New iPhone, iPads and MacBooks CNET
  3. 5 Apple products that could be unveiled on March 4 Mashable
  4. Apple's Cheap New MacBook Is Coming Soon In Fun New Colors bgr.com
  5. The iPhone 17e still won’t be good enough to lure Android users Macworld
 
Amazon quietly cancels Blue Jay warehouse robot months after debut - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:29:00 GMT

The discontinuation marks a major course correction in Amazon's robotics strategy – and underscores the persistent gap between AI's rapid progress in software and its slower, costlier translation into the physical world. Blue Jay, introduced in October 2025, represented Amazon's fastest-developed warehouse robot to date, leveraging advances in artificial intelligence...

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New users can get one year of access to Monarch Money for 50 percent off - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:25:17 GMT
A good budgeting app can make it much easier to see where your money is actually going, and one of our top picks is 50 percent off right now. Monarch Money is running a deal for new users that cuts the price of its annual plan in half. With the code MONARCHVIP, you’ll pay $50 for one year of access instead of the usual $100.
 
TP-Link sued by Texas over alleged China-linked hacking access - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:01:00 GMT

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton first opened an investigation against TP-Link in October 2025. He wrote that the company was potentially aiding the Chinese government in accessing and abusing American consumers' data.

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AI Slop Is Destroying the Internet. These Are the People Fighting to Save It - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:01:00 GMT
AI slop is an oil spill in our digital oceans. The cleanup depends on all of us doing our part.
 
Samsung's $200 Galaxy A17: A Closer Look at the Essentials-Only Phone - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:48 GMT
The lower-cost Galaxy phone runs Android 16 with One UI, bringing several of Samsung's features and six years of software updates.
 
I Ran 30 Miles Testing 5 Smartwatches to Find Out Which One You Can Actually Trust - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Apple, Garmin, Samsung, Google or Amazfit? I compared each one against a chest strap for heart rate accuracy and found a clear winner.
 
Federal court rules that OpenAI must stop using the term 'Cameo' - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:45:59 GMT
Cameo, the platform where celebrities sell short, personalized videos, has scored a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. A California judge has ruled that the AI company's video generation tool Sora cannot use the term 'cameo' or any variation likely to cause confusion. A temporary restraining order in the case was originally granted in November of last year.
 
Refurbished PC sales surge in Europe as memory shortages drive up prices - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:36:00 GMT

According to market intelligence firm Context, sales of refurbished PCs in the United Kingdom doubled in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. Their growing popularity might sustain retailers' profit margins as supply constraints impact memory and other components.

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Samsung teases new AI image editor for upcoming Galaxy S26 phones - Mashable - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:16:29 GMT
  1. Samsung teases new AI image editor for upcoming Galaxy S26 phones Mashable
  2. Coming Soon: A Seamless Galaxy Camera Experience for Easy Content Creation Samsung Mobile Press
  3. [Invitation] Galaxy Unpacked February 2026: The Next AI Phone Makes Your Life Easier Samsung Global Newsroom
  4. Samsung Promotes New Features Ahead Of Galaxy S26 Ultra Launch Forbes
  5. Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels The Verge
 
Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails - Bleeping Computer Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:03:05 GMT
Microsoft says a Microsoft 365 Copilot bug has been causing the AI assistant to summarize confidential emails since late January, bypassing data loss prevention (DLP) policies that organizations rely on to protect sensitive information. [...]
 
TMR vs. Hall Effect Controllers: Battle of the Magnetic Sensing Tech - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:01:00 GMT
The magic of magnets tucked into your joysticks can put an end to drift. But which technology is superior?
 
An Open Source Client for World of Warcraft - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:55 GMT
When World of Warcraft was launched in 2004, it became somewhat of a juggernaut in the MMORPG space. Millions of players continue to login every month. [Kelsi Davis] is one such …read more
 
Hallucinogen DMT an effective antidepressant in small clinical trial - ArsTechnica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:37 GMT
Effectiveness appears to correlate with self-described mystical experience.
 
The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2026) - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
A svelte smart ring can track important activity, sleep, and health metrics. Unlike some smartwatches, a ring doesn’t need to be charged every day.
 
Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Benoît Richaud is working with 16 figure skaters from 13 countries at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. WIRED spoke to him about how he roots for all of them.
 
Build a Stronger and Healthier Heart With These 5 Mini Workouts - CNET Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
These "exercise snacks" are all you need daily to boost your heart health.
 
Cyberpunk 2077 is now playable on high-end Android phones using PC emulation - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:59:00 GMT

YouTube channel ETA Prime used the Red Magic 11 Pro to run an emulated version of Cyberpunk 2077. It's a suitable handset for the experiment, thanks to its liquid cooler, active cooling fan, and large vapor chamber, all helping keep the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC temperatures (mostly) under control.

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Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Sporting a refined design and incredible integrated GPU performance, the Dell XPS 14 is the return to form I hoped it would be.
 
Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026) - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
We spoke with registered dietitians and tested popular formulas to break down the research behind functional fungi.
 
Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' to promote its EVs in California - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:33 GMT
Tesla has stopped using the term “Autopilot” to sell its cars in California, thereby avoiding a 30-day sales and manufacturing ban in the state. If you’ll recall, a California administrative law judge ruled in December that the automaker misled consumers by using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” The judge recommended the suspension, but the California DMV gave Tesla 60 days to remove any untrue and misleading language in its marketing materials. In its announcement, the DMV said Tesla has taken corrective action and has stopped using Autopilot for marketing. Prior to that, the automaker has already clarified that driver supervision is still needed with Full Self-Driving.
 
New study finds security gaps in Bitwarden, LastPass, and Dashlane - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The research, led by ETH Zurich's Applied Cryptography Group, tested core encryption systems in the three most widely used cloud password managers. Together, these services manage credentials for roughly 60 million users – an enormous share of the market.

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Avowed was overlooked - it's a double-A blast of gaming sunshine well worth trying on PS5 - Eurogamer - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:02:19 GMT
  1. Avowed was overlooked - it's a double-A blast of gaming sunshine well worth trying on PS5 Eurogamer
  2. Avowed Celebrates Anniversary with Massive Update – and Comes to PlayStation 5 Xbox Wire
  3. Review: Avowed PS5 - Pro Features Are Thin On The Ground But The Port Is Solid Digital Foundry
  4. Avowed (PS5) Review: Obsidian Action RPG Was Worth the Wait PlayStation LifeStyle
  5. Avowed Best Builds for Each Class GAM3S.GG
 
Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players - Push Square - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:47 GMT
  1. Sony Will Offset Soaring RAM Prices by Further Monetising PS5 Players Push Square
  2. Sony plans to minimize effect of rising PlayStation 5 memory costs by boosting software and network service revenue, according to CFO AUTOMATON
  3. Sony Prioritizing Monetization of Current PS5 User Base in Fight to Counter Rising Memory Costs TechPowerUp
  4. PlayStation Plus Price Hike Could Be Coming as Sony Looks to Avoid PS5 Price Increase VICE
  5. Sony Plans To Minimize PlayStation 5 Hardware Price Increases By Focusing On “Monetizing” Existing Installed Base Wccftech
 
Meta will run AI in WhatsApp through NVIDIA's 'confidential computing' - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:02 GMT
Meta just announced a deal to buy "millions" of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs in a new long-term partnership. As part of that, the social media giant will deploy NVIDIA's Confidential Computing for WhatsApp, "enabling AI-powered capabilities across the messaging platform while ensuring user data confidentiality and integrity."
 
The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
WIRED spoke with the Zoomer founders of a platform where AI agents hire humans to do real-world tasks. Their pitch: "People would love to have a clanker as their boss."
 
Glendale man gets 5 years in prison for role in darknet drug ring - Bleeping Computer Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:50:50 GMT
​A Glendale man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for his role in a darknet drug trafficking operation that sold cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA, and ketamine to customers across the United States. [...]
 
An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT
Lego’s next release is a digital brick loaded with sensors that add new layers of interactivity to its play sets. WIRED got exclusive access to the Lego labs where the Smart Brick was born.
 
DDR5 Prices Are Broken, So We Tested Cheaper Chinese RAM - TechSpot Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:12:00 GMT
With DDR5 prices quadrupling as AI demand drains supply, we tested CXMT Chinese RAM to see how it stacks up against premium and budget kits in gaming.
 
How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026) - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Bamboo makes some of the softest bedding you can find. Here’s how it’s made and how it’s different from cotton and linen bedding.
 
The best wireless workout headphones for 2026 - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:01:27 GMT
Whether you’re lifting, running or squeezing in a quick session between errands, the last thing you want is a cable getting in the way or earbuds that won’t stay put. The best wireless headphones make it easier to focus on your workout, but not every pair is built to handle sweat, motion and long sessions.

Fitness-focused headphones put different demands on design and performance. Secure fit, water resistance and dependable battery life matter just as much as sound quality, especially if you plan to use them outside the gym as well. Some are tuned for awareness during outdoor runs, while others aim to block distractions during intense training.

We’ve tested a wide range of wireless headphones and wireless earbuds that are suited for exercise, narrowing the list down to options that hold up during workouts and still work well for everyday listening. Below, you’ll find our top picks, along with guidance to help you choose the right pair for how you train.
 
Microsoft tests Windows 11 taskbar speed test in Release Preview Build - VideoCardz.com - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:08:00 GMT
  1. Microsoft tests Windows 11 taskbar speed test in Release Preview Build VideoCardz.com
  2. Releasing Windows 11 Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 to the Release Preview Channel Windows Blog
  3. Microsoft is bringing a built-in network speed test to Windows 11 The Verge
  4. Users report install errors and system bugs after Windows 11’s Feb update Windows Central
  5. Updated Windows 11 Taskbar Features Built‑in Network Speed Test - Available Now in Preview TechPowerUp
 
The Raspberry Pi as a Studio Camera - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:20 GMT
The Raspberry Pi has brought digital camera experimentation within the reach of everybody, with its combination of an accessible computing platform and some almost-decent camera sensors. If there’s a flaw …read more
 
Battlefield 6 Fails to be Revived by New Season Release - Insider Gaming - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:25:27 GMT
  1. Battlefield 6 Fails to be Revived by New Season Release Insider Gaming
  2. Battlefield 6 and Redsec Season 2 begins Feb 17 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Battlefield 6 seasons shouldn't face any more delays like Season 2 Gamereactor UK
  4. Battlefield 6 Battle Pass Season 2: All Guns, Skins, And Other Rewards GameSpot
  5. 'I think this is going to be the strongest season' — Battlefield 6 producer says Season 2 is 'the foundation going forward' for updates TechRadar
 
The best drone for 2026 - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:26 GMT
Drones are no longer just niche toys for enthusiasts. Today’s models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you’re curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever.

Entry-level drones now offer features like GPS-assisted flight, return-to-home safety systems and automated shooting modes that take much of the stress out of learning to fly. Step up to more advanced models and you’ll find foldable designs that travel easily, longer flight times and stabilized 4K video that holds up well beyond social media clips.

We’ve tested a range of drones to identify the best options across different skill levels and budgets. Whether your priority is learning the basics, capturing polished aerial footage or packing light for travel, these picks highlight the drones that offer the best balance of performance, reliability and ease of use.
 
Google Home automation just got simpler - Android Police - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:08:52 GMT
  1. Google Home automation just got simpler Android Police
  2. Google Home now lets you delete pre-made routines, improves clip downloads on web 9to5Google
  3. Google Home app reveals Gemini AI upgrade for image and video analysis Technobezz
  4. Google Home Gets New Premade Voice Assistant Actions Droid Life
  5. What’s New in Google Home: Expanded Triggers and Actions – February 17, 2026 jetstream.blog
 
Lovehoney Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 70% Off - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:04:00 GMT
Save on Lovehoney, including bestselling toys, lingerie, and popular gift sets for date nights, self-care, and couples’ play.
 
Retro Rover: LT6502 Laptop Packs 8-Bit Power on the Go - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:20 GMT
6502 based laptop
Making your own laptop can be a challenging project, but a doable one, especially given the large number of options available today for computing. Of course nothing says you need …read more
 
Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off Appliances - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Find the latest Lowe’s promo codes and offers, including up to 40% off select major appliances and $5 off $50 with sign-up, here at WIRED.
 
Personalization features can make LLMs more agreeable - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The context of long-term conversations can cause an LLM to begin mirroring the user’s viewpoints, possibly reducing accuracy or creating a virtual echo-chamber.
 
New study unveils the mechanism behind “boomerang” earthquakes - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
These ricocheting ruptures may be more common than previously thought.
 
3D-printing platform rapidly produces complex electric machines - MIT Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Overcoming challenges of 3D printing with multiple functional materials, MIT researchers fabricated an electric linear motor in hours.
 
YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US - Engadget Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:27:53 GMT
YouTube is experiencing an outage across the United States, with users in other countries like Canada, India, the Philippines, Australia and Russia also having problems with accessing the website. The issue seems to have started at around 8 PM Eastern time and reached 338,000 reports on Downdetector before starting to taper down. More users reported having issues accessing the app, but I personally lost access to the web homepage first.
 
Bruteforcing Accidental Antenna Designs - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:00:45 GMT
Antenna design is often referred to as a black art or witchcraft, even by those experienced in the space. To that end, [Janne] wondered—could years of honed skill be replaced …read more
 
Yes, Chrome’s Home icon changed on Android - 9to5Google - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:10:00 GMT
  1. Yes, Chrome’s Home icon changed on Android 9to5Google
  2. Chrome 146 Now In Beta With WebNN Origin Trial For Neural Networks In The Browser Phoronix
  3. Google promotes Chrome 146 to the beta channel with WebNN support, Sanitizer API, and more Neowin
 
Look Away Now, The Revuelto Has Been Mansoried - Carscoops - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:58:29 GMT
  1. Look Away Now, The Revuelto Has Been Mansoried Carscoops
  2. 1-of-1 MANSORY Carbonado X Pushes the Lamborghini Revuelto to 1,120 HP duPont REGISTRY News
  3. modified car made of baked carbon fiber drives with triangular tailpipes and ‘scoop’ on roof Designboom
  4. Mansory’s New 1-of-1 Lamborghini Revuelto Comes With a Ridiculous Body Kit Robb Report
  5. Mansory-Tuned Lamborghini Revuelto Joins Dubai Police Fleet Motorious
 
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1.4.3 update out now, patch notes - Nintendo Everything - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:29:37 GMT
  1. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1.4.3 update out now, patch notes Nintendo Everything
  2. Almost A Decade Later, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Still Getting Updated GameSpot
  3. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  4. Zelda: Breath of the Wild updated to Ver. 1.9.0 GoNintendo
  5. Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Surprise Update Released Ahead Of Series' 40th Anniversary Screen Rant
 
Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will not include Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond nor crossplay or upgrades for existing owners - EventHubs - Google Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:13:28 GMT
  1. Dead or Alive 6: Last Round will not include Mai Shiranui and Kula Diamond nor crossplay or upgrades for existing owners EventHubs
  2. Dead or Alive 6 Last Round launches on PS5 June 25, new game also in development PlayStation.Blog
  3. A new Dead or Alive game is now in development gamingnexus.com
  4. KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA Announce DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round, Available June 25, 2026! Games Press
  5. Dead or Alive made the most improbable comeback Esports Insider
 
The Best Way to Pay Your Taxes Online (2026) - Wired Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:06:57 GMT
Paying US federal and state taxes online can be confusing, and one wrong move can result in penalties or extra money owed. We break it down so you can have the most worry-free tax filing possible.
 
Custom VR Headset Uses Unconventional Displays - Hack a Day Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:52 GMT
Cathode ray tubes (CRTs) are a fascinating display technology that has been largely abandoned outside of retro gaming and a few other niche uses. They use magnets to steer a …read more
 
Samsung teases mobile AI photography tools ahead of Unpacked - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:00 GMT
Anyone who's been paying even a little bit of attention to tech news lately could have made a reasonable guess that AI will be a big topic at Samsung's Unpacked next week. Ahead of the event, Samsung teased some of what's to come for AI in terms of the Galaxy S26 smartphone lineup's photography tools.
 
Spain orders NordVPN, ProtonVPN to block LaLiga piracy sites - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:15:49 GMT
A Spanish court has granted precautionary measures against NordVPN and ProtonVPN, ordering the two popular VPN providers to block 16 websites that facilitate piracy of football matches. [...]
 
GameHub will give Mac owners another imperfect way to play Windows games - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:45:07 GMT
GameHub's existing Windows emulator on Android has its fair share of issues.
 
Highguard Appears Ready To Say Bye-Guard, Players Believe - GameSpot - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:42:32 GMT
  1. Highguard Appears Ready To Say Bye-Guard, Players Believe GameSpot
  2. Highguard's high-profile mistakes should be a lesson for other developers | Opinion GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Former Highguard Developer Reflects on Disastrous Announcement and Launch: 'We Were Turned Into a Joke From Minute 1' IGN
  4. "We were turned into a joke from minute one" - fired Highguard developer reflects on game's ill-fated launch and "false assumptions" after Game Awards reveal Eurogamer
  5. ‘Highguard’ Update: An Attempt To Survive 98.5% Player Loss Forbes
 
Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious - The Verge - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:38:24 GMT
  1. Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious The Verge
  2. Google Says Links Will Be More Visible In AI Overviews Search Engine Journal
  3. Google launches more visible links in AI Overviews and AI Mode Search Engine Land
  4. Google Testing Links In Recipe AI Overviews Search Engine Roundtable
  5. Google is changing AI overviews in search results that rob sites of traffic PhoneArena
 
Extreme upscaling: What happens when DLSS turns 38x22 pixels into 4K? - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:17:00 GMT

YouTuber 2kiliksphilip recently demonstrated how Nvidia DLSS behaves when upscaling from absurdly low resolutions to 4K. While games are not playable in this form, the experiment highlights both the technology's effectiveness and the progress it has made since the introduction of DLSS 2.0 about five years ago.

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TeamSpeak sees massive surge as frustrated Discord users jump ship - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:04:00 GMT
TeamSpeak is suddenly back in the spotlight after a wave of users fled Discord over its new age-verification rollout. The voice-chat veteran says demand has spiked so hard that hosting capacity is maxed out in several regions as newcomers pile in looking for a simpler, more private alternative. Download TeamSpeak Classic or TeamSpeak 6 Beta here.
 
'Can You Use Labo VR Goggles For Virtual Boy Games On Switch?' & Other Nintendo Classics VB Questions Answered - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:01 GMT
  1. 'Can You Use Labo VR Goggles For Virtual Boy Games On Switch?' & Other Nintendo Classics VB Questions Answered Nintendo Life
  2. Virtual Boy - Nintendo Classics has landed on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack - News - Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Nintendo's Virtual Boy For Switch & Switch 2 Review UploadVR
  4. Confirmed: Switch’s Virtual Boy headset can play VR-supported Switch games including Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey Video Games Chronicle
  5. Nintendo's Virtual Boy app is now available to download Engadget
 
Classic PlayStation Series Will Soon Be Fully Playable on PS5, PS4 - ComicBook.com - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT
  1. Classic PlayStation Series Will Soon Be Fully Playable on PS5, PS4 ComicBook.com
  2. New Legacy Of Kain 2D Action Game Announced Alongside Defiance Remaster Game Informer
  3. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered launches on PS5, PS4 March 3 PlayStation.Blog
  4. Legacy Of Kain Is Back With Two New Games GameSpot
  5. Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, the First New Legacy of Kain Game in Over Two Decades, Is Out Next Month IGN
 
Car Keys in Apple Wallet just launched for a major new automaker - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:52:00 GMT
  1. Car Keys in Apple Wallet just launched for a major new automaker 9to5Mac
  2. Toyota Rolling Out Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone MacRumors
  3. Apple Car Key support now available on the 2026 Toyota Rav4 AppleInsider
  4. Toyota 2026 RAV4 Adds Apple Car Key: Canada Gets 3 Years Free, Then You Pay iPhone in Canada
  5. Toyota Now Supports Apple Wallet Car Key for Select Models The Mac Observer
 
Flaws in popular VSCode extensions expose developers to attacks - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:27:12 GMT
Vulnerabilities with high to critical severity ratings affecting popular Visual Studio Code (VSCode) extensions collectively downloaded more than 128 million times could be exploited to steal local files and execute code remotely. [...]
 
Google announces dates for I/O 2026 - The Verge - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:56:56 GMT
Google announces dates for I/O 2026 The VergeView Full Coverage on Google News
 
Password managers' promise that they can't see your vaults isn't always true - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:43:01 GMT
Contrary to what password managers say, a server compromise can mean game over.
 
Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:29:03 GMT
Texas is suing Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link for deceptively marketing the security of its products and allowing Chinese hacking groups to access Americans' devices, Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced. Paxton originally started looking into TP-Link in October 2025. Texas Governor Greg Abbott later prohibited state employees from using TP-Link products in January of this year.
 
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Traveling Are $50 Off - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:26:28 GMT
With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long-haul flight.
 
iOS 26.4 adds more Sleep and Vitals data to Apple Health - 9to5Mac - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:24:00 GMT
  1. iOS 26.4 adds more Sleep and Vitals data to Apple Health 9to5Mac
  2. iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features 9to5Mac
  3. iOS 26.4 Enables Stolen Device Protection by Default for All iPhones MacRumors
  4. Apple Music’s iOS 26.4 beta introduces AI-powered playlist tool Music Business Worldwide
  5. 5 changes to know about in Apple’s latest iOS, macOS, and iPadOS betas Ars Technica
 
Chinese hackers exploiting Dell zero-day flaw since mid-2024 - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:15:03 GMT
A suspected Chinese state-backed hacking group has been quietly exploiting a critical Dell security flaw in zero-day attacks that started in mid-2024. [...]
 
Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:14:00 GMT
  1. Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables TechCrunch
  2. Apple Ramps Up Work on Glasses, Pendant, and Camera AirPods for AI Era Bloomberg
  3. Apple's Trio of AI Wearables Could Arrive as Soon as Next Year CNET
  4. Apple’s AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai Pin Gizmodo
  5. Asset discovery market transformation in 2026: why EASM and CAASM matter Omdia
 
Meta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security Fears - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:10:12 GMT
Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.
 
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19 and 20 - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:08:05 GMT
We’ll soon get a closer look at a bunch of features and updates Google has planned for Android and its other services. The company has confirmed that Google I/O 2026 will take place on May 19 and 20. As always, Google will stream some of the keynotes and sessions for free, including the opening keynote (during which the company makes the bulk of its major I/O announcements).
 
Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too - The Verge - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:48:15 GMT
  1. Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too The Verge
  2. Apple's AirDrop Now Works With More Pixel Phones CNET
  3. Google expands Quick Share’s AirDrop support to Pixel 9 9to5Google
  4. How to AirDrop on Android Droid Life
  5. Pixel 10a Becomes First A Series With AirDrop Support findarticles.com
 
Sony is Reportedly Considering Delaying the PlayStation 6 until 2028 or 2029 - VGChartz - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:47:46 GMT
  1. Sony is Reportedly Considering Delaying the PlayStation 6 until 2028 or 2029 VGChartz
  2. The Switch 2 will likely be hit with a price hike this year XDA
  3. Sony Reportedly Considering Pushing Back PS6 Release to 2028 or Even 2029 Amid AI-Fueled Chip Crisis IGN
  4. Game Consoles Will Likely Get Even More Expensive… Again Gizmodo
  5. How a PlayStation 6 Delay Could Impact Gran Turismo 8 GTPlanet
 
Researchers uncover firmware-level backdoor installed on several Android tablet brands - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:29:00 GMT

The Moscow-based security company reported that Keenadu was found in Android tablets sold by several mostly unnamed brands. Similar to Triada, the threat infects the firmware during the binary build phase, when a malicious static library is secretly linked with the libandroid_runtime.so library.

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Robot hand approaches human-like dexterity with new visual-tactile training - Tech Xplore - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:20:09 GMT
Robot hand approaches human-like dexterity with new visual-tactile training Tech Xplore
 
The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:15:12 GMT
After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone has become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.
 
‘Brick’ It. Chain It to a Wall. How Far Would You Go to Get Away From Your Phone? - The New York Times - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:14:34 GMT
  1. ‘Brick’ It. Chain It to a Wall. How Far Would You Go to Get Away From Your Phone? The New York Times
  2. Addicted to your phone? Try “bricking” it The Economist
  3. ‘I Started to Brick My Phone. I’ve Never Felt Better’ Women's Health
  4. Paying $40 to Stay Off Your Phone?! 📱😳 Gen Z’s Wild New Trend | JAM'N 107.5 | The Jubal Show JAM'N 107.5
  5. Our Wirecutter writer tested an app that helps cut down on addictive social media and other screen-time distractions. "My teenagers have also started using it as they outgrow parental controls and become young adults managing their own digital well-being." ht Facebook
 
Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:01:05 GMT
Colbert: "I want to assure you this decision is for purely financial reasons."
 
ASUS confirms Germany store suspension amid Nokia HEVC patent dispute, support remains unchanged - VideoCardz.com - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:51:00 GMT
  1. ASUS confirms Germany store suspension amid Nokia HEVC patent dispute, support remains unchanged VideoCardz.com
  2. Acer and Asus halt PC and laptop sales in Germany amid H.264 codec patent dispute — Nokia wins patent ruling, forcing tech giants to license HEVC codec Tom's Hardware
  3. Public statement to patent dispute with Nokia ASUS Pressroom
  4. ASUS to Continue Support for PCs and Notebooks in Germany Despite Sales Ban TechPowerUp
  5. German Court Imposes Sales Ban?? indiaherald.com
 
Meta patents AI that could continue posting on social media on behalf of deceased users - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:48:00 GMT

According to the patent document, the LLM can create a "digital clone" of social media users to simulate their online activity, posting messages, photos, and videos on their behalf if they die or take an extended break from social media. It can even interact with other users, respond to DMs,...

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Most VMware users still "actively reducing their VMware footprint," survey finds - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:38:10 GMT
Broadcom's "strategy was never to keep every customer," CloudBolt report says.
 
Notepad++ boosts update security with ‘double-lock’ mechanism - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:29:18 GMT
Notepad++ has adopted a "double-lock" design for its update mechanism to address recently exploited security gaps that resulted in a supply-chain compromise. [...]
 
Google shares how Android 17 is making everything run smoother - Android Authority - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:28:25 GMT
  1. Google shares how Android 17 is making everything run smoother Android Authority
  2. Android 17 Beta 1 arrives for Pixel: How to download it Mashable
  3. Google sets accelerated Android 17 release schedule 9to5Google
  4. Android 17 fixes one of our biggest frustrations, paving the way for Android laptops Android Police
  5. Android 17 Beta 1 brings two small but useful Pixel Launcher UI changes Android Central
 
What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under? - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:15:31 GMT
Connected car servers won't be online indefinitely, and startups often go bust.
 
Virtual Boy app now available for Switch, but you'll need a special accessory to play - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:07:00 GMT

The Virtual Boy app is a free download for Switch and Switch 2 owners, but access requires a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. You'll also need the Virtual Boy add-on accessory – or a cheaper cardboard alternative – to play. The accessory is essentially a replica of the...

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Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:05:05 GMT
Netflix has been in the game adaptation business for a while now, but until recently most of its attention had been on adapting video games. That’s still very much happening, but the streaming giant is also now buying up rights for board game IP too, with the latest being Asmodee’s Ticket to Ride.
 
Save up to 81 percent on ExpressVPN two-year plans right now - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:36 GMT
ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $88 for 28 months. This is marked down from the $392 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.14 for the promo period.
 
Celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary with these heroic goodies - Creative Bloq - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT
  1. Celebrate The Legend of Zelda's 40th Anniversary with these heroic goodies Creative Bloq
  2. Celebrating 40 Years of The Legend of Zelda GameTyrant
  3. Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom "Exclusive Edition" Link Statue Announced, Here's A Sneak Peek Nintendo Life
  4. Forget another Ocarina of Time remake – Nintendo needs to get weird with Zelda's 40th anniversary GamesRadar+
  5. Pre-orders for First 4 Figures’ Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link will open next week Nintendo Wire
 
RAM shortage hits Valve's four-year-old Steam Deck, now available "intermittently" - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:56:14 GMT
Forget launching new stuff—Valve is even having problems with existing hardware.
 
MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2026 - MIT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:55:00 GMT
Seven faculty members, along with 12 additional alumni, are honored for significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education.
 
WordPress adds an AI assistant - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:47:19 GMT
Web designers of the world: The Automattic-owned WordPress.com is further embracing AI on its platform. On Tuesday, it expanded its one-off AI site builder into a persistent AI assistant for editing and media creation.
 
Bungie Shows Off More Marathon Gameplay in New Impressive Trailer Ahead of Open Preview Server Test Weekend - Wccftech - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:39:00 GMT
  1. Bungie Shows Off More Marathon Gameplay in New Impressive Trailer Ahead of Open Preview Server Test Weekend Wccftech
  2. Marathon’s Server Slam Begins February 26 Bungie.net
  3. Marathon Open Beta: How To Get In, What To Expect, And PS Plus Bonuses GameSpot
  4. Marathon isn't just favouring PlayStation players with exclusive cosmetics; Xbox and Steam players promised bonus loot, too Eurogamer
  5. Does Marathon Have Crossplay? Cross-Platform Status, Explained Insider Gaming
 
Giant X-Rays Deliver the Sharpest View Yet of Fusion Plasma Gone Haywire - Gizmodo - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:30:39 GMT
  1. Giant X-Rays Deliver the Sharpest View Yet of Fusion Plasma Gone Haywire Gizmodo
  2. Laser Shockwaves and Dual Probes Reveal New Details about Fusion Process | Research & Technology | Feb 2026 Photonics Spectra
  3. X-ray platform images plasma instability for fusion energy and astrophysics Phys.org
  4. US: Powerful X-rays capture fusion plasma instability in a first Interesting Engineering
  5. SLAC Researchers Image Plasma Instability Relevant to Fusion Energy and Astrophysics Newswise
 
This exoplanet system formed backwards, and nobody can explain why - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:29:00 GMT

In a conventional system like our own, rocky planets such as Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars orbit closest to the host star. Farther out, gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn occupy the outer regions. Uranus and Neptune are classified as ice giants because they are composed largely of heavier volatile...

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The strength of “infinite hope” - MIT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:20:00 GMT
MIT Dean of Engineering Paula Hammond keynotes the 52nd MLK Celebration, with a message of resilience and determination.
 
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount again but asks for "best and final offer" - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:17:17 GMT
WB board officially recommends Netflix deal but asks Paramount to increase price.
 
Get Fired Up for Pokémon GO’s Lunar New Year Event - Pokemon.com - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:34 GMT
  1. Get Fired Up for Pokémon GO’s Lunar New Year Event Pokemon.com
  2. Pokémon Go Lunar New Year 2026 Collection Challenge, research tasks and rewards Eurogamer
  3. Pokémon GO is bringing back golden stops – What are they good for? Mein-MMO
  4. How to Get Gimmighoul Coins in Pokemon GO: Lunar New Year 2026 Event Phrasemaker
  5. Pokémon GO's Season of Precious Paths' Lunar New Year event guide Nintendo Wire
 
Netflix is streaming its first MMA fight on May 16 - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:57:02 GMT
Netflix is streaming its very first live MMA fight on May 16. The combatants are one-time phenom Ronda Rousey and one-time actor Gina Carano. Both women have retired from the sport. Rousey left in 2016 and Carano left all the way back in 2009. In any event, they are both back for one night only.
 
There's a lot of big talk about sovereign launch—who is doing something about it? - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:47:11 GMT
As alliances fray, these are the nations investing in sovereign access to space.
 
The first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu is here - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:42:44 GMT
Fans of The Mandalorian and his tiny green apprentice Grogu are getting their best look yet at the duo's upcoming theatrical adventure, set for release this spring. It’s hard to believe that it's been just over six years since the last Star Wars movie was released in theaters, followed by wall-to-wall coverage of so-called Star Wars Fatigue.
 
Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates - The Hacker News - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:41:00 GMT
  1. Keenadu Firmware Backdoor Infects Android Tablets via Signed OTA Updates The Hacker News
  2. Firmware-level Android backdoor found on tablets from multiple manufacturers Help Net Security
  3. Supply Chain Attack Embeds Malware in Android Devices Dark Reading | Security
  4. Divide and conquer: how the new Keenadu backdoor exposed links between major Android botnets Securelist
  5. New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps BleepingComputer
 
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:36:24 GMT
Xbox has revealed the second batch of Game Pass additions for February. There are quite a few heavyweights in the mix this time, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Let’s start with what’s available today, though. Xbox previously said Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S, handheld and PC) would arrive today, while Avowed joins the Game Pass Premium library on Cloud, Xbox Series X/S and PC on the same day it hits PS5.
 
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass - Engadget - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:36:24 GMT
  1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Witcher 3 are coming to Game Pass Engadget
  2. Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and More! Xbox Wire
  3. Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass February 2026 Wave 2 Lineup, Including Witcher 3 and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 IGN
  4. Game Pass Adds More In February 2026, Including Avatar And College Football 26 GameSpot
  5. Three Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (February 17) Pure Xbox
 
IT worker tried to destroy an SSD with a drill and failed spectacularly - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:32:00 GMT

Power tools like drills have long been used to physically mangle storage devices, but only when used properly. With traditional mechanical hard drives, a few scattered holes are often enough to destroy the platters inside and make data recovery nearly impossible. Drilling can be effective on SSDs as well, but...

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WordPress.com adds an AI Assistant that can edit, adjust styles, create images, and more - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:10:44 GMT
  1. WordPress.com adds an AI Assistant that can edit, adjust styles, create images, and more TechCrunch
  2. WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with prompts The Verge
  3. WordPress AI Assistant Just Gave Every Publisher a Tireless Co-Editor TechEBlog -
  4. WordPress AI Assistant Puts Prompt Editing on the Menu for 40% of the Web eWeek
  5. WordPress adds an AI assistant Engadget
 
Here's the fun, action-packed trailer for Mandolorian and Grogu - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:10:43 GMT
"Gangsters. War criminals. We'll take out every bad guy in your deck of cards."
 
Ultrafast 3D printing method creates complex objects in under a second - Tech Xplore - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:05:50 GMT
  1. Ultrafast 3D printing method creates complex objects in under a second Tech Xplore
  2. Sub-second volumetric 3D printing by synthesis of holographic light fields Nature
  3. China just blew away the 3D printing speed record with stunning 0.6 seconds feat supercarblondie.com
  4. Volumetric 3D printing enables fast and precise printing heise online
  5. Breakthrough Holographic 3D Printing Tech Creates Objects In Half A Second HotHardware
 
With just a few words, AI can tell what kind of person you are - futurity.org - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:03:47 GMT
With just a few words, AI can tell what kind of person you are futurity.org
 
Ford is focusing on efficiency to make its 2027 $30,000 EV pickup affordable - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:05 GMT
A smaller battery means a cheaper truck, but customers still expect plenty of range.
 
Amazon Fire TV’s new interface is now rolling out in the US - TechCrunch - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:58:43 GMT
  1. Amazon Fire TV’s new interface is now rolling out in the US TechCrunch
  2. Amazon's Fire TV redesign is rolling out today Engadget
  3. Amazon’s Google TV makeover for Fire TV is now rolling out in the US 9to5Google
  4. Amazon's revamped Fire TV experience is officially rolling out Android Police
  5. Amazon Fire TV Is Changing Its Look - Here's What You Need To Know bgr.com
 
EU launches probe into xAI over sexualized images - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:47:38 GMT
"Large-scale" investigation could result in massive fines.
 
Why There's Simply No Need For A Kindle Anymore - bgr.com - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:47:00 GMT
Why There's Simply No Need For A Kindle Anymore bgr.com
 
Microsoft Teams outage affects users in United States, Europe - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:37:45 GMT
​Microsoft is working to resolve an ongoing outage affecting Microsoft Teams users, causing delays and preventing some from accessing the service. [...]
 
‘ARC Raiders’ Confirms Its Coin Dupe Exploit Use Punishments - Forbes - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:35:44 GMT
  1. ‘ARC Raiders’ Confirms Its Coin Dupe Exploit Use Punishments Forbes
  2. An Update on Recent Exploits and Corrective Actions ARC Raiders
  3. Arc Raiders Update: Duplication Exploit Bans Issued, Shrouded Sky Release Date Window Revealed VICE
  4. Embark Studios is cracking down on players who abused Arc Raiders' recent duplication exploit and other glitches Eurogamer
  5. Arc Raiders Dev Explains Why It Takes So Long To Ban Cheaters GameSpot
 
Konami Delists Backwards Compatible MGS Title Ahead Of Master Collection Vol. 2 On Xbox - Pure Xbox - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:30:00 GMT
  1. Konami Delists Backwards Compatible MGS Title Ahead Of Master Collection Vol. 2 On Xbox Pure Xbox
  2. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2 launches Aug 27, 2026 on PS5 PlayStation.Blog
  3. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Won't Have MGS4's Metal Gear Online IGN
  4. Metal Gear Solid 4 Remaster Is Leaving Online Multiplayer In The Past Kotaku
  5. Here are the PC requirements for Metal Gear Solid 4 DSOGaming
 
Snapchat is rolling out creator subscriptions - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:21:15 GMT
Snapchat is taking a page out of Meta's handbook. The social media platform has announced it will launch creator subscriptions for users. Meta-owned Instagram and Facebook currently offer a similar feature.
 
This Windows 11 debloater blends perfectly into the Settings UI - Windows Central - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:18:31 GMT
  1. This Windows 11 debloater blends perfectly into the Settings UI Windows Central
  2. I'm stuck with Windows for gaming in 2026, but here's how I'm optimizing it XDA
  3. Strip out Windows 11’s bloatware, ads, and other nastiness—for free PCWorld
  4. 4 safe ways to debloat Windows 11 without breaking anything How-To Geek
  5. De-Enshittify Windows 11: Make Windows 11 Respect Your Privacy ⭐ Thurrott.com
 
Pokémon Pokopia Made A Good Choice For Multiplayer With A Caveat - Kotaku - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:39 GMT
  1. Pokémon Pokopia Made A Good Choice For Multiplayer With A Caveat Kotaku
  2. What is Pokopia? Inside the calming Pokémon game that ditches battles for gardening The Guardian
  3. Shigeru Ohmori Explained Pokemon Pokopia Origins Siliconera
  4. Pokémon Pokopia's secret weapon? Dragon Quest Builders 2 creatives who decided they could "contribute" to Game Freak's original idea Eurogamer
  5. Pokopia: Game Freak on how Ruby and Sapphire inspired Pokémon’s biggest ever spin-off Video Games Chronicle
 
Scientists hunting mammoth fossils found whales 400 km inland - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:14:27 GMT
Sometimes, new data raises more questions than it answers.
 
Nintendo's Virtual Boy app is now available to download - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:07:05 GMT
Nintendo’s Virtual Boy app is now available to download on Switch and Switch 2 as part of its Nintendo Classics offering. You’ll need to have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership to access the launch titles, and unlike Nintendo’s other retro emulators, this one also requires a dedicated accessory.
 
Amazon's Fire TV redesign is rolling out today - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
During the flurry of CES 2026 news at the start of the year, it might have been easy to overlook Amazon's announcement that the Fire TV user interface is getting a revamp. But that redesign is rolling out starting today for US viewers. It will be available to users as a free update.
 
6 More PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra Next Month - Push Square - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
  1. 6 More PS5, PS4 Games Will Be Removed from PS Plus Extra Next Month Push Square
  2. PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, Neva, Season: A Letter to the Future and more PlayStation.Blog
  3. Games Leaving PS Plus in March 2026 Confirmed PlayStation LifeStyle
  4. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is now available in the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog RPG Site
  5. PS Plus Extra & Premium Update - February 17 vocal.media
 
Looks a lot like an electric station wagon: the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
A little more ground clearance and a lot more cargo room make the bZ compelling.
 
US video game consumer spending predicted to reach $62.8bn in 2026 - GamesIndustry.biz - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:51:39 GMT
  1. US video game consumer spending predicted to reach $62.8bn in 2026 GamesIndustry.biz
  2. 'GTA 6' Delay Cost: Jaw-Dropping Monthly Price Rockstar Endures Men's Journal
  3. Grand Theft Auto VI premiere changes and only arrives at the end of 2026 to ensure quality Mix Vale
  4. Nintendo (NTDOF) & Take-Two (TTWO) Could Push U.S. Game Spending to a New Record in 2026 TipRanks
  5. Is GTA 6 Ready for Launch Day? Rockstar Braces for Record-Breaking Server Overload Amid 'Always-Online' Speculation The Sunday Guardian
 
Apple's iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack drops to an all-time-low price - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:45:37 GMT
Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if you’re continuously streaming video. But you’re still going to be wary of it dying on you if you’re on a trip or just having a particularly screen-heavy day. That’s where Apple’s iPhone Air MagSafe battery pack comes in, and it’s currently on sale for $79.
 
What 5 Million Apps Revealed About Secrets in JavaScript - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:40:49 GMT
Leaked API keys are nothing new, but the scale of the problem in front-end code has been largely a mystery - until now. Intruder's research team built a new secrets detection method and scanned 5 million applications specifically looking for secrets hidden in JavaScript bundles. Here's what we learned. [...]
 
Nothing pokes fun at Apple event by confirming Phone (4a) launch date – and there's a condom for some reason - 9to5Google - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:25:00 GMT
  1. Nothing pokes fun at Apple event by confirming Phone (4a) launch date – and there's a condom for some reason 9to5Google
  2. Nothing to launch its Nothing Phone 4a smartphone in March Mashable
  3. I hope Nothing's new product tease isn't what it looks like Creative Bloq
  4. Nothing Phone (4a) series costs over €400 as prices, specs, release date leak 9to5Google
  5. How Nothing plans to crash Apple's March launch party ZDNET
 
Video game experts say Google’s Project Genie isn’t an industry killer. Investors don’t seem convinced. - Sherwood News - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:20:42 GMT
  1. Video game experts say Google’s Project Genie isn’t an industry killer. Investors don’t seem convinced. Sherwood News
  2. AI & Business Newsletter | Game Over, or Level Up? The Wall Street Journal
  3. Unity says its AI tech will soon eliminate the need for coding Game Developer
  4. Unity Says It Has a New Product That Cooks Up Entire Games Using AI Futurism
  5. AI can’t make good video game worlds yet, and it might never be able to The Verge
 
99% of adults over 40 have shoulder "abnormalities" on an MRI, study finds - ArsTechnica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:17:54 GMT
Some adults over 40 have shoulder pain, but nearly all have "abnormal" joints.
 
Sony's new system can identify original tracks inside AI-generated music - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:08:00 GMT

According to multiple reports, Sony Group's new system can identify the original works embedded in AI-generated songs and estimate how much each source contributed to the final output.

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The new Anker 45W Nano charger with smart display is $10 off right now - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:05:36 GMT
Anker introduced a nifty little charger at CES 2026, which is a refresh of the pre-existing Nano Charger. It's already on sale for $30 for Prime members, or $10 off its regular price.
 
New Keenadu backdoor found in Android firmware, Google Play apps - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:05:25 GMT
A newly discovered and sophisticated Android malware called Keenadu has been found embedded in firmware from multiple device brands, enabling it to compromise all installed applications and gain unrestricted control over infected devices. [...]
 
Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Forum members have discussed their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.
 
Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:50:36 GMT
AirTags are basically an essential accessory for iPhone users who want to keep track of things like their keys, wallet and backpack. While it's easy enough to replace the battery in both versions of the AirTag, you may not want to have to rush to do so at the end of the battery's roughly two-year lifespan. That's where Elevation Lab's extended battery case for the AirTag comes in, and it's heavily discounted right now: it's 30 percent off and down to $16.
 
Steam has a negativity problem that is affecting its players - Softonic - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:38:02 GMT
  1. Steam has a negativity problem that is affecting its players Softonic
  2. ‘This shouldn’t be normal’: developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world’s biggest PC gaming storefront The Guardian
  3. Steam Under Fire As Game Devs Report Rising Hate Speech And Weak Moderation HotHardware
  4. British journalists criticize Steam for excessive freedom of speech and lack of censorship IXBT.games
  5. Steam's lack of moderation makes it a "battleground," according to developers Gamereactor UK
 
SlimeVR's new trackers ditch cameras for affordable and lightweight full-body motion capture - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:34:00 GMT

The Butterfly Trackers operate on inertial measurement units, translating small changes in orientation and acceleration into precise movement data. Unlike optical tracking systems, which depend on cameras and line-of-sight calibration, these sensors function entirely on their own readings, allowing for unrestricted 360-degree positioning.

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The 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:30:37 GMT
If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked down to $80 from $120. With component prices skyrocketing these days, it's getting increasingly rare to see good storage on sale, and 512GB for $80 is a much better deal than you'll currently find directly from Nintendo.
 
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is up to $300 off - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:17:43 GMT
Apple released its new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 in October with little fanfare. But, despite the underselling, we found the device to be a great upgrade to its predecessor and the best MacBook for creatives. Now, you can find out for yourself with less of a strain on your wallet, thanks to a big sale.
 
Pick up a bundle of four first-gen AirTags for only $64 - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:15:12 GMT
At this point, you can find discounts on AirTags fairly often but if you want to spend as little as possible, it's worth waiting for a discount like this. A four-pack of the first-gen Bluetooth trackers is on sale for $64, which is just about a record-low price (only $1 more). That's a 35 percent discount on the pack.
 
Google Issues Emergency Chrome Update — 0Day Exploit Confirmed - Forbes - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:03:57 GMT
  1. Google Issues Emergency Chrome Update — 0Day Exploit Confirmed Forbes
  2. New Chrome Zero-Day (CVE-2026-2441) Under Active Attack — Patch Released The Hacker News
  3. Update Chrome now: Zero-day bug allows code execution via malicious webpages Malwarebytes
  4. Google Patches First Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day of 2026 SecurityWeek
  5. Government issues high-severity alert for Chrome users, update your browser now or... MSN
 
Europe probes Shein's addictive app design and illegal product sales - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:53:24 GMT
The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into low-cost fast fashion retailer Shein. EC officials are concerned about the sale of illegal products, including child sexual abuse material, as well as the potentially addictive design of its shopping experience. The Commission found fellow low-cost retailer Temu in violation of the Digital Services Act after a similar investigation last year.
 
Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED is out of stock due to memory shortages - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:47:00 GMT

Reports surfaced last week of numerous gamers trying to buy the Steam Deck in the US, only to find all three models listed as sold out. While this is expected of the 256GB LCD model, both of the newer OLED variants should be available.

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Paying off your Verizon phone online could delay unlocking by 35 days - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:03:00 GMT

In a change spotted by Ars Technica, Verizon's postpaid customers now face a 35-day delay if they pay off a device installment plan through the My Verizon app, on the web, over the phone, or at a Verizon Authorized Retailer. Immediate unlocks are reserved for people who visit a Verizon-owned...

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EU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generation - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:32:39 GMT
X is facing yet another investigation into Grok's reported creation of nonconsensual sexual images on the platform. Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced an inquiry into X regarding the harmful, intimate images and processing of EU and EEA individuals' personal data — including children.
 
Poland arrests suspect linked to Phobos ransomware operation - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:31:37 GMT
Polish police have detained a 47-year-old man suspected of ties to the Phobos ransomware group and seized computers and mobile phones containing stolen credentials, credit card numbers, and server access data. [...]
 
The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and has some powerful features.
 
SEGA issues statement on the passing of hardware mastermind Hideki Sato - My Nintendo News - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:17:03 GMT
  1. SEGA issues statement on the passing of hardware mastermind Hideki Sato My Nintendo News
  2. Hideki Sato, known as the father of Sega hardware, has reportedly died Engadget
  3. Hideki Sato, designer of all Sega’s consoles, has died Video Games Chronicle
  4. PlayStation Reveals, RAM Chaos & RIP To A Sega Legend: All The News From February 8-15 aftermath.site
  5. Sega pays tribute to home console designer Hideki Sato: "His contributions had a significant and lasting impact on the entire gaming industry" GamesIndustry.biz
 
Dutch police arrest man on hacking charges after sending him confidential files by mistake - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:15:00 GMT

The farcical story began on February 12, when a 40-year-old man from Ridderkerk contacted the police in relation to a separate investigation.

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Statistical approximation is not general intelligence - Nature - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:07:59 GMT
  1. Statistical approximation is not general intelligence Nature
  2. Rumors of AGI’s arrival have been greatly exaggerated Marcus on AI | Gary Marcus | Substack
  3. Hannah Fry: AI isn't as powerful as we think New Scientist
  4. AGI: Between Divine Creation and the Shadow of Skynet🤔🤖 vocal.media
  5. Could AI Become Smarter Than Humans? - Terms of Service with Clare Duffy - Podcast on CNN Podcasts CNN
 
AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.
 
Fujifilm Has Officially Released a Public Web Simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55 - Y.M.Cinema Magazine - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:50:25 GMT
  1. Fujifilm Has Officially Released a Public Web Simulator for the GFX ETERNA 55 Y.M.Cinema Magazine
  2. Fujifilm Updates 'Hands-On with GFX ETERNA 55' Video Series RedShark News
  3. FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55–AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo -Season 24 Newsshooter
  4. Familiarize Yourself With the FUJIFILM GFX ETERNA 55 With This Helpful Web Simulator No Film School
  5. Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 Receives Imax Certification The American Society of Cinematographers
 
Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Arrives On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:00 GMT
  1. Assassin's Creed Shadows' Latest Update Arrives On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes Nintendo Life
  2. AC Shadows Title Update 1.1.8 - Release Notes Ubisoft
  3. Assassin's Creed Shadows Roadmap Includes Major Update, A Parkour Challenge, And Switch 2 DLC GameSpot
  4. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Adds Detailed Stats and Manual Jump, Claws of Awaji Dated for Switch 2 GamingBolt
  5. Assassin's Creed Shadows' Claws of Awaji expansion to debut on Switch 2 in March Gamereactor UK
 
People Are Sharing The Things That Were “Luxury” Items 20 Years Ago That Are Basically Useless Now - BuzzFeed - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:31:02 GMT
People Are Sharing The Things That Were “Luxury” Items 20 Years Ago That Are Basically Useless Now BuzzFeed
 
Valve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortages - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:29:13 GMT
Don’t expect the Steam Deck to be easier to get anytime soon. Valve has posted a notice on the Steam Deck page with a warning that the handheld gaming console “may be out of stock intermittently” in certain regions “due to memory and storage shortages.” The company also reiterated that the more affordable Steam Deck LCD is no longer in production and will no longer be available once stocks run out. Valve started phasing out the LCD console back in December, which means the OLED handhelds are now the only choice for gamers who want to get a Steam Deck. The company’s notice comes after it completely ran out of Steam Deck units a few days ago.
 
Kawasaki unveils world's first gas engine fueled by a 30% hydrogen blend - TechSpot Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:20:00 GMT

The verification campaign ran from October 2024 through September 2025. Engineers examined how hydrogen could be safely integrated into existing gas infrastructure while monitoring issues such as seal integrity, thermal efficiency, emissions, and metal fatigue.

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Ireland now also investigating X over Grok-made sexual images - Bleeping Computer Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:02:21 GMT
Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC), the country's data protection authority, has opened a formal investigation into X over the use of the platform's Grok artificial intelligence tool to generate non-consensual sexual images of real people, including children. [...]
 
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2026 - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:01:27 GMT
Noise is hard to escape, whether it’s the hum of traffic, the buzz of a busy office or the neighbor’s lawn mower starting up right when you need to focus. That’s where noise-canceling headphones earn their keep. A good pair doesn’t just quiet the world around you, it creates a pocket of calm so you can actually enjoy your music, podcasts or peace and quiet.

Modern noise-canceling headphones have come a long way, combining powerful ANC with clearer sound, longer battery life and smarter features like adaptive modes and multipoint connectivity. Some emphasize comfort for long flights, while others are tuned for audiophiles who want studio-level clarity.

We’ve tested a wide range of options to find the best noise-canceling headphones for every listener. Whether you’re after something lightweight for travel or a premium set for focused work sessions, these picks deliver the sound, silence and comfort you need to tune out the chaos.
 
UK Charts: Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Decent Debut - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. UK Charts: Mario Tennis Fever Serves Up A Decent Debut Nintendo Life
  2. Mario Tennis Fever has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 - News - Nintendo Official Site nintendo.com
  3. Mario Tennis Fever, Reanimal, and More Debut on on the UK Retail Charts VGChartz
  4. Mario Tennis Fever Is The Definition Of A Meh Video Game Kotaku
  5. Mario Tennis Fever Review - Bringing The Heat GameSpot
 
God of War Dev's Next Big PS5 Exclusive Plotted for 2027 Release - Push Square - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
  1. God of War Dev's Next Big PS5 Exclusive Plotted for 2027 Release Push Square
  2. God of War Sons of Sparta playstation.com
  3. God of War Trilogy: Sony Told Us Nothing But The Potential Is Off The Charts Digital Foundry
  4. Removing God Of War’s Sex Minigames In The Remakes Would Be A Big Mistake Kotaku
  5. Yes, God of War Sons Of Sparta Dev Takes Its Name From A Real, Adorable Cat GameSpot
 
Former 'Morning Edition' host accuses Google of stealing his voice for AI product - NPR - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:41:51 GMT
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Galaxy Book6 Launches in Europe Delivering Three New Models, Fastest Performance and Fresh Design - Samsung Global Newsroom - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:16:02 GMT
  1. Galaxy Book6 Launches in Europe Delivering Three New Models, Fastest Performance and Fresh Design Samsung Global Newsroom
  2. Samsung announces European Galaxy Book6 series prices and release dates - GSMArena.com news GSMArena.com
  3. Samsung’s 30-hour claim is fantasy—but Panther Lake battery life is still wild PCWorld
  4. Samsung Galaxy Book6 Panther Lake laptops priced for Europe, entry model starts at €1,149 and Book6 Ultra reaches €3,399 VideoCardz.com
  5. Samsung Reveals Galaxy Book 6 Release Date — A Hint at Galaxy S26? SammyGuru
 
The best Apple Watch in 2026 - Engadget Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:36 GMT
There are just three models of Apple Watch — and $500 separates the most affordable from the premium model, with the flagship landing somewhere in between. Before the launch of the overhauled Apple Watch SE 3 in late 2025, it was pretty easy to direct most people to the Apple Watch Series 11. But with its new display and faster charging, the budget model makes a lot more sense now. There’s also a case for recommending the refreshed Apple Watch Ultra 3 to diehard adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. Here, we spell out just what differentiates the models as well as what you get when you buy any Apple Watch. Using insights gleaned from Engadget’s own reviews, this guide will help you pick the best Apple Watch for you.
 
The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race - Wired Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT
The residents of Potters Bar are working to protect the “greenbelt” of farms, forests, and meadows that surround London from the endless demand for AI infrastructure.
 
Exploring the promise of regenerative aquaculture at an Arkansas fish farm - MIT Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Through research with MIT D-Lab, MIT engineering student Kiyoko “Kik” Hayano worked with Keo Fish Farms to build a model for regenerative water systems.
 
Ubisoft Reportedly Aware Of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition OST Requests - Nintendo Life - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:55:00 GMT
  1. Ubisoft Reportedly Aware Of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition OST Requests Nintendo Life
  2. Ubisoft Says Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Support Is Planned, Physical Version Skips Xbox Pure Xbox
  3. Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Launch Problems and Save Bug Update for PC PS5 Xbox and Switch Technetbook
  4. Review – Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Wire
  5. Ubisoft may bring back the original music for Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Instant Gaming News
 
PRESENTATION: The State of Video Gaming in 2026 (Early Access Edition) - MatthewBall.co - Google Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:43:05 GMT
  1. PRESENTATION: The State of Video Gaming in 2026 (Early Access Edition) MatthewBall.co
  2. Global game content sales rose 5.3% to $195.6bn in 2025 GamesIndustry.biz
  3. Can gaming win the battle for attention with other entertainment? | Matthew Ball - The DeanBeat GamesBeat
  4. The Gaming Industry in 2026 Through the Eyes of a Veteran: A Sad Reality IXBT.games
  5. Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming in 2026: "China is eating the video games industry" PocketGamer.biz
 
There's a dedicated channel for Formula 1 in the Apple TV app now - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:09:04 GMT
Apple continues to double down on its Formula 1 programming, following up on the box office success of its blockbuster movie by adding a dedicated channel for the racing league to the Apple TV app. This section of the streaming service hints at some of what may be coming when the F1 season begins with the kickoff event in Australia next month. The F1 channel has placeholders for practices, qualifying and the grand prix as well as a weekend warm-up show.
 
More Rode mics can now connect directly to iPhones and iPads - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Rode is rolling out a firmware update for its Wireless Pro and Wireless Go (third-gen) microphones to add a feature called Direct Connect, which was already available for the Wireless Micro. This allows the mics to pair with iPhones and iPads via Bluetooth without the need for a receiver. All you’ll need is the Rode Capture app.
 
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will go offline on April 17 - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:22:40 GMT
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile will be no more this spring. According to Activision, servers will be taken offline for this mobile battle royale game on April 17, 2026. The shooter will remain available for current players until that date. This mobile port of the CoD battle royale mode has been on its way to a finale for the past year, with the game studio sharing in May 2025 that the title would be delisted and would not receive new content.
 
Washington Hotel in Japan discloses ransomware infection incident - Bleeping Computer Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:10:38 GMT
The Washington Hotel brand in Japan has announced that that its servers were compromised in a ransomware attack, exposing various business data. [...]
 
Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts - Apple - Google Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:18:32 GMT
  1. Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts Apple
  2. Apple takes on YouTube and Spotify with new video podcasting push CNBC
  3. Apple Just Officially Ushered in Podcasting’s Generational Shift Bloomberg
  4. Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring TechCrunch
  5. Video in Apple Podcasts - all the details Podnews
 
MTG Treefolk Spikes 966% Thanks to Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander - MTG Rocks - Google Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:02:16 GMT
  1. MTG Treefolk Spikes 966% Thanks to Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander MTG Rocks
  2. Metagame Mentor: The Modern Impact of Lorwyn Eclipsed MAGIC PLAY
  3. Magic Market Watch: Lorwyn Eclipsed Has Caused Elemental Cards to Rapidly Spike in Value IGN
  4. Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Product Guide Temple of Geek
  5. MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Designers Talk Bringing Back A Classic TechRaptor
 
The best noise-canceling earbuds for 2026 - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:01:26 GMT
Noise-canceling earbuds have become an everyday essential for a lot of people, whether you’re trying to survive a noisy commute, concentrate in a shared workspace or just carve out a little quiet time. Advances in active noise cancellation and audio processing mean today’s best earbuds do a much better job of cutting through background noise, without forcing you to move up to bulky over-ear headphones.

The latest models also balance sound quality with convenience, offering stable Bluetooth connections, comfortable fits and battery life that can last through a full day with help from their charging cases. From premium options with the strongest ANC to more affordable picks that still get the basics right, there’s no shortage of solid choices depending on what you value most.
 
New AI model could cut the costs of developing protein drugs - MIT Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers used a large language model to optimize the genetic sequences of proteins manufactured by yeast, making production more efficient.
 
Western Digital's HDD production for 2026 is already sold out - TechSpot Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:23:00 GMT

Western Digital has already sold out its entire HDD manufacturing capacity for the year, and it's only February. According to CEO Irving Tan, 2026 is effectively fully booked. AI companies are purchasing storage drives that have yet to be manufactured, and relief for traditional customers is unlikely anytime soon –...

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Apple set to unveil new iPhone, MacBooks, iPads at March 4 event - TechSpot Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:40:00 GMT

Most expect to see Apple introduce a handful of new products at the event including the iPhone 17e. The entry-level iPhone will likely be a dialed back variant of the standard iPhone 17, but with enough bells and whistles to drum up consumer interest. The handset is said to be...

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Apple's Podcasts app now supports HTTP Live Streaming video technology - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:26:05 GMT
Apple is planning a major update for its Podcasts app. The app now supports the company's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) video technology. Previously, it only streamed video in various formats like MOV, MP4 and M4V.
 
iPhone Fold rumors: Everything we know so far, including the leaked design, upgrades, price and more details - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:20:53 GMT
Apple still hasn’t officially announced a foldable iPhone, but the rumor mill hasn’t slowed down. Over the past few months, analysts, supply-chain watchers and leakers have continued to sketch out what Apple’s first folding phone might look like and when it could finally arrive. Most signs still point to a late-2026 debut, though plenty could change between now and then.
 
Micron's world-first PCIe Gen 6 SSD doubles data rates for AI data centers - TechSpot Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:52:00 GMT

Micron has announced that the 9650 NVMe SSD has finally entered mass production, hailing the new drive as the first PCIe Gen6 storage product in the world. Like everything else these days, the high-end SSD is largely focused on accelerating AI workloads, and generating hefty returns thanks to Big Tech's...

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The Vatican introduces an AI-assisted live translation service - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:30:14 GMT
The Vatican is leaning into AI. AI-assisted live translations are being introduced for Holy Mass attendees — the holy masses if you will. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican has teamed up with Translated, a language service provider, to create live translations in 60 languages.
 
Layers of Fear 3 revealed via a mysterious trailer and poem - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:30:21 GMT
Bloober Team has revealed Layers of Fear 3 following a Valentine's Day countdown that started at the beginning of 2026. The new chapter will include not only a game but a novel and music, the company said in a press release.
 
Get ready with the latest beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:14 GMT
The beta versions of iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And make sure to build and test with Xcode 26.4 beta to take advantage of the advancements in the latest SDKs.
 
Apple's next event is set for March 4 - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:59:31 GMT
Apple has lined up its first event of the year. The company has invited members of the press to an “Apple Experience” that’s taking place in New York City on March 4 at 9AM ET. It hasn’t yet confirmed whether it will stream the event publicly. According to MacRumors, versions of this Apple Experience will also take place simultaneously in London and Shanghai.
 
Presidents' Day sales 2026 are live: The best tech deals up to 43 percent off to shop from Apple, Samsung, Anker and others - Engadget Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:51:22 GMT
Presidents’ Day is a great time to buy appliances, mattresses and furniture as they are often on sale for the holiday. Tech also gets discounted around this time, but you have to do a bit more digging to find actually good deals. And this year, Presidents’ Day comes right after Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl 2026, which means there are some overlapping sales to consider. If you don’t want to sort through the mess of bad deals out there, Engadget has you covered. We’re curating the best President Day sales on tech we can find right here. We’ll update this post through the holiday as more deals become available.
 
Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:31:00 GMT
The Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid has been chosen for Olympians. Could it be the one for you, too?
 
Amazon Props Up Misleading, Junky Laptops No One Should Buy - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
I review laptops for a living, and it kills me when I see the PCs that Amazon and other retailers filter to the top.
 
Inside the App Where Queer Gooners Run Free - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
In light of Zoom crackdowns and Skype shutting down, Batemates has emerged as an alternative for “bators” who like masturbating together online.
 
The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Fears over a drug cartel drone over Texas sparked a recent airspace shutdown in El Paso and New Mexico, highlighting just how tricky it can be to deploy anti-drone weapons near cities.
 
Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Solid Buds, Premium Price - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip serve up solid performance, but I’d wait until they’re on sale.
 
Makers Are Building Back Against ICE - Wired Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT
In hacker spaces and at their homes, creative protesters are laser-cutting and 3D-printing tools to resist an occupation.
 
The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
You can never truly empty a box. Why? Zero-point energy.
 
The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
From flagship and budget to flipping and folding, Samsung’s Galaxy range spans the breadth of the smartphone cosmos. WIRED’s here to help you make your choice.
 
Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
 
9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Windows laptops have never been so good, and they're only going to get better as we move through 2026.
 
CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026) - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:08:00 GMT
This FDA-cleared red-light helmet helps spur hair growth and is Bluetooth-enabled with a comfortable design. But don’t expect results overnight.
 
AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding - Wired Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Bobsledders rely a lot on specialized equipment to perform well and stay safe during the "Formula 1 of ice.” Here’s a quick guide.
 
Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3 - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Should you splurge on the new Series 11, or will the SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
 
How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
With over a decade of experience in reviewing gaming laptops, here’s my rundown of what to consider before pulling the trigger.
 
Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Plus: Meta plans to add face recognition to its smart glasses, Jared Kushner named as part of whistleblower’s mysterious national security complaint, and more.
 
Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT
Whether you have privacy concerns or you just want to freely tinker, these are our favorite alternatives to stock Android.
 
Here’s What It’s Like to Use H&R Block’s DIY Tax Service (2026) - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:03:00 GMT
Filing taxes is a pain. Here’s how H&R Block DIY performed against other services I tested.
 
Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
Plus: iOS 26.3 makes it easy to switch to Android, Google cancels the Android 17 beta, and YouTube debuts on the Apple Vision Pro.
 
Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:30:00 GMT
From February 14 to 16, these ultra-plush blankets and throws are nearly half off. No exclusions.
 
Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026 - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:06:00 GMT
Some of the best sales of the year are happening right now—we’ll help you save on our all-time favorite mattresses and bedding.
 
Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The Mexican city of Guadalupe, which will host portions of the 2026 World Cup, recently showed off four new robot dogs that will help provide security during matches at BBVA Stadium.
 
Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off - Wired Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 GMT
Upgrade your setup with Sony’s newest releases. Save on industry-leading noise-canceling audio, and pro-level Alpha cameras.
 
OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK - Wired Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:56:18 GMT
As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
 
Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE - Wired Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:10:58 GMT
The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
 
Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits - Wired Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:31:24 GMT
As prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi battle regulators in court, Senate Democrats are urging the CFTC to avoid weighing in, escalating a broader fight over the burgeoning industry.
 
Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs - Wired Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:21:47 GMT
Pose your questions to a panel of WIRED experts about the future of the electric vehicle industry.
 
A new way to make steel could reduce America’s reliance on imports - MIT Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Hertha Metals, founded by Laureen Meroueh SM ’18, PhD ’20, uses natural gas and electricity to produce steel and high-purity iron for magnets.
 
New J-PAL research and policy initiative to test and scale AI innovations to fight poverty - MIT Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:50:00 GMT
Project AI Evidence will connect governments, tech companies, and nonprofits with world-class economists at MIT and across J-PAL's global network to evaluate and improve AI solutions.
 
Maria Yang named vice provost for faculty - MIT Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Design leader brings extensive interdisciplinary track record to key role supporting faculty across the Institute.
 
Accelerating science with AI and simulations - MIT Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Associate Professor Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has spent his career applying AI to improve scientific discovery. Now he believes we are at an inflection point.
 
Using synthetic biology and AI to address global antimicrobial resistance threat - MIT Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Driven by overuse and misuse of antibiotics, drug-resistant infections are on the rise, while development of new antibacterial tools has slowed.
 
AI algorithm enables tracking of vital white matter pathways - MIT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Opening a new window on the brainstem, a new tool reliably and finely resolves distinct nerve bundles in live diffusion MRI scans, revealing signs of injury or disease.
 
Magnetic mixer improves 3D bioprinting - MIT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:35:00 GMT
MagMix, an onboard mixing device, enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues.
 
3 Questions: Using AI to help Olympic skaters land a quint - MIT Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT Sports Lab researchers are applying AI technologies to help figure skaters improve. They also have thoughts on whether five-rotation jumps are humanly possible.
 
Times Higher Education ranks MIT No. 1 in arts and humanities, business and economics, and social sciences for 2026 - MIT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT
Top worldwide honors span disciplines across three MIT schools for the second year in a row.
 
A quick stretch switches this polymer’s capacity to transport heat - MIT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT
The flexible material could enable on-demand heat dissipation for electronics, fabrics, and buildings.
 
How MIT’s 10th president shaped the Cold War - MIT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
For several decades beginning in the 1950s, the Killian Report set the frontiers of military technology, intelligence gathering, national security policy, and global affairs.
 
Study: Platforms that rank the latest LLMs can be unreliable - MIT Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Removing just a tiny fraction of the crowdsourced data that informs online ranking platforms can significantly change the results.
 
“This is science!” – MIT president talks about the importance of America’s research enterprise on GBH’s Boston Public Radio - MIT Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:38:22 GMT
MIT faculty join The Curiosity Desk to discuss football, math, Olympic figure skating, AI and the quest to cure ovarian cancer.
 
Updated App Review Guidelines now available - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:56 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to clarify that apps with random or anonymous chat are subject to the 1.2 User-Generated Content guideline.
 
Swift Student Challenge submissions are now open - Apple Developer Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:00:56 GMT
The Swift Student Challenge is here! Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their app playgrounds.
 
I’m walking here! A new model maps foot traffic in New York City - MIT Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
The first complete charting of foot traffic in any US city can be used for infrastructure decisions and safety improvements.
 
Some early life forms may have breathed oxygen well before it filled the atmosphere - MIT Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
A new study suggests aerobic respiration began hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought.
 
T. Alan Hatton receives Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education - MIT Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT
Former Chemical Engineering Practice School director recognized by the National Academy of Engineering for decades of leadership advancing immersive, industry-centered learning at MIT.
 
A satellite language network in the brain - MIT Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:10:00 GMT
Researchers find a component of the brain’s dedicated language network in the cerebellum, a region better known for coordinating movement.
 
New vaccine platform promotes rare protective B cells - MIT Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT
Based on a virus-like particle built with a DNA scaffold, the approach could generate broadly neutralizing antibody responses against HIV or influenza.
 
“Essential” torch heralds the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics - MIT Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Professor of the practice Carlo Ratti designed this year’s Olympic torch with the ethos and principles he brings to his work at MIT.
 
Brian Hedden named co-associate dean of Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:25:00 GMT
He joins Nikos Trichakis in guiding the cross-cutting initiative of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing.
 
Antonio Torralba, three MIT alumni named 2025 ACM fellows - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Torralba’s research focuses on computer vision, machine learning, and human visual perception.
 
3 Questions: Using AI to accelerate the discovery and design of therapeutic drugs - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Professor James Collins discusses how collaboration has been central to his research into combining computational predictions with new experimental platforms.
 
3D-printed metamaterials that stretch and fail by design - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:35:00 GMT
New framework supports design and fabrication of compliant materials such as printable textiles and functional foams, letting users predict deformation and material failure.
 
Terahertz microscope reveals the motion of superconducting electrons - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT
For the first time, the new scope allowed physicists to observe terahertz “jiggles” in a superconducting fluid.
 
MIT winter club sports energized by the Olympics - MIT Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Members of the MIT curling and figure skating clubs are embracing the 2026 Winter Olympics, an international showcase for their — and many other — cherished winter sports.
 
Katie Spivakovsky wins 2026 Churchill Scholarship - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:25:00 GMT
The MIT senior will pursue a master’s degree at Cambridge University in the U.K. this fall.
 
Counter intelligence - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Architecture students bring new forms of human-machine interaction into the kitchen.
 
Hello Developer: February 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Big news about agentic coding in Xcode. Plus:
 
SMART launches new Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care research group - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
WITEC is working to develop the first wearable ultrasound imaging system to monitor chronic conditions in real-time, with the goal of enabling earlier detection and timely intervention.
 
Upcoming SDK minimum requirements - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:30 GMT
Starting April 28, 2026, apps and games uploaded to App Store Connect need to meet the following minimum requirements:
 
New tissue models could help researchers develop drugs for liver disease - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Two models more accurately replicate the physiology of the liver, offering a new way to test treatments for fat buildup.
 
Your future home might be framed with printed plastic - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT engineers are using recycled plastic to 3D print construction-grade floor trusses.
 
Young and gifted - MIT Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
Joshua Bennett’s new book profiles American prodigies, examining the personal and social dimensions of cultivating promise.
 
How generative AI can help scientists synthesize complex materials - MIT Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT
MIT researchers’ DiffSyn model offers recipes for synthesizing new materials, enabling faster experimentation and a shorter journey from hypothesis to use.
 
A portable ultrasound sensor may enable earlier detection of breast cancer - MIT Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The new system could be used at home or in doctors’ offices to scan people who are at high risk for breast cancer.
 
Designing the future of metabolic health through tissue-selective drug delivery - MIT Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:15:00 GMT
Founded by three MIT alumni, Gensaic uses AI-guided protein design to deliver RNA and other therapeutic molecules to specific cells or areas of the body.
 
Taking the heat out of industrial chemical separations - MIT Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
The gas-filtering membranes developed by MIT spinout Osmoses offer an alternative to energy-hungry thermal separation for chemicals and fuels.
 
Price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:26 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 43 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
MIT engineers design structures that compute with heat - MIT Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT
By leveraging excess heat instead of electricity, microscopic silicon structures could enable more energy-efficient thermal sensing and signal processing.
 
Keeril Makan named vice provost for the arts - MIT Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:15:00 GMT
An acclaimed composer and longtime MIT faculty member, Makan will direct the next act in MIT’s story of artistic leadership.
 
Study: The infant universe’s “primordial soup” was actually soupy - MIT Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
MIT physicists observed the first clear evidence that quarks create a wake as they speed through quark-gluon plasma, confirming the plasma behaves like a liquid.
 
Welcome to the “most wicked” apprentice program on campus - MIT Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
With a focus on metallurgy and fabrication, Pappalardo Apprentices assist their peers with machining, hand-tool use, brainstorming, and more, while expanding their own skills.
 
Bryan Bryson: Engineering solutions to the tough problem of tuberculosis - MIT Sun, 25 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT
By analyzing how Myobacterium tuberculosis interacts with the immune system, the associate professor hopes to find new vaccine targets to help eliminate the disease.
 
Pablo Jarillo-Herrero wins BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award - MIT Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:20:00 GMT
MIT physicist shares 400,000-euro award for influential work on “magic-angle” graphene.
 
Richard Hynes, a pioneer in the biology of cellular adhesion, dies at 81 - MIT Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:45:00 GMT
Professor, mentor, and leader at MIT for more than 50 years shaped fundamental understandings of cell adhesion, the extracellular matrix, and molecular mechanisms of metastasis.
 
Professor of the practice Robert Liebeck, leading expert on aircraft design, dies at 87 - MIT Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:30:00 GMT
A giant in aviation, Liebeck had taught at MIT since 2000 and was a pioneer in the famed Blended-Wing Body experimental aircraft.
 
Hello Developer: January 2026 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:00:16 GMT
We‘re hitting the ground running in 2026. In this edition:
 
Update on age requirements for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:04 GMT
A recent injunction issued by a district court suspended enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. In light of this ruling, Apple will pause previously announced implementation plans and monitor the ongoing legal process.
 
Changes to iOS in Japan - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:00:21 GMT
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple is introducing changes to iOS that create new options for developers' apps in Japan. Beginning with iOS 26.2, developers can distribute apps on alternative app marketplaces, operate alternative app marketplaces, process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase in iOS, and more.
 
Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available - Apple Developer Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:00:15 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features, updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms.
 
New Requirements for Social Media Apps in Australia - Apple Developer Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:00:16 GMT
Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the new law, including deactivating any existing accounts for users under 16 and monitoring new signups.
 
Hello Developer: December 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:16 GMT
In this edition:
 
App Store Award winners announced - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:25 GMT
Join us in celebrating the outstanding work of these developers from around the world.
 
App Store Award finalists announced - Apple Developer Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:55 GMT
Every year, the App Store Awards celebrate exceptional apps and games that improve people’s lives while showcasing the highest levels of technical innovation, user experience, design, and positive cultural impact. This year, the App Store Editorial team is proud to recognize 49 outstanding finalists. Winners will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Introducing the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:20:24 GMT
Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that offer mini apps. Mini apps are self-contained experiences that are built using web technologies like HTML5 and JavaScript. This program is designed to help developers who host mini apps grow their business and further the availability of mini apps on the App Store — all while providing a great customer experience.
 
Hello Developer: November 2025 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:00:16 GMT
In this edition: Catch the new design in the wild, and let Apple experts show you how to quickly and easily bring it to your apps. Plus, get the latest on the Swift Student Challenge 2026, and check out new developer videos available on demand.
 
Next steps for apps distributed in Texas - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:48 GMT
Today we’re releasing more details about the tools we’re making available for developers to help them meet their compliance obligations under upcoming U.S. state laws, including SB2420 in Texas. While we’re providing these tools to help developers navigate the evolving legal landscape, Apple remains concerned about the potential implications of laws like SB2420 in Texas. Specifically, we worry they could undermine the privacy of all users by requiring the collection of sensitive personal information just to download an app – even those that simply provide weather forecasts or sports scores.
 
Enhancements to help you submit and market your apps and games - Apple Developer Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:00:28 GMT
As part of our ongoing commitment to helping developers succeed on the App Store, we’re introducing new options for submitting content and updates while your app is in review, double the number of custom product pages, and offer codes for all In-App Purchase types.
 
New requirement for apps using Sign in with Apple for account creation - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Starting January 1, 2026, developers based in the Republic of Korea must provide a server‑to‑server notification endpoint when registering a new Services ID, or updating an existing Services ID, to associate their website with an app using Sign in with Apple.
 
New requirements for apps available in Texas - Apple Developer Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:09 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, a new state law in Texas — SB2420 — introduces age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. While we share the goal of strengthening kids’ online safety, we are concerned that SB2420 impacts the privacy of users by requiring the collection of sensitive, personally identifiable information to download any app, even if a user simply wants to check the weather or sports scores. Apple will continue to provide parents and developers with industry-leading tools that help enhance child safety while safeguarding privacy within the constraints of the law.
 
Hello Developer: October 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:16 GMT
This month: Watch a new code-along video to discover how to use the Foundation Models framework to access the on-device LLM that powers Apple Intelligence.
 
Upcoming Currency Change in Bulgaria - Apple Developer Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:00:46 GMT
Beginning January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro (EUR) as its official currency, replacing the Bulgarian lev (BGN). As a result, the currency for App Store purchases and subscriptions in Bulgaria will change from BGN to EUR on this date. Your proceeds from sales in Bulgaria will also change to euros.
 
App Store submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:09 GMT
iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26 will soon be available to customers worldwide — which means you can now submit apps and games that take advantage of Apple’s broadest design update ever.
 
Hello Developer: September 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Be ready for the new design. Whether you’re a longtime pro or a hobbyist, get inspired and make your apps and games look their best by exploring videos, downloads, and docs.
 
Awe dropping. - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:00:09 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.

Watch on apple.com, Apple TV, or YouTube Live.
 
Tax and Price Updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: August 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:16 GMT
Sign up for new Apple developer workshops all over the world. Plus, download Apple UI design kits for Figma and Sketch, meet the Italy-based team behind Sunlitt, and more.
 
Updated age ratings in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
The App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings. We’ve also introduced new age rating questions to help identify sensitive content in your app and added the ability to set a higher rating to reflect your app’s minimum age requirement. Ratings for all apps and games on the App Store have been automatically updated to align with this new system and will be reflected on Apple devices running beta versions of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26.
 
New 64-bit requirement for watchOS apps - Apple Developer Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:43 GMT
Beginning April 2026, watchOS apps uploaded to App Store Connect must also include 64-bit support and be built with the watchOS 26 SDK. To enable 64-bit support in your project, we recommend using the default Xcode build setting of “Standard architectures” to build a single binary with 64-bit code.
 
iOS and iPadOS 26 design kits are here - Apple Developer Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:00:15 GMT
Apple Ul design kits for Figma and Sketch are now available for iOS and iPadOS 26.
 
Updates for apps in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:24:33 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:56 GMT
The European Commission has required Apple to make a series of additional changes under the Digital Markets Act:
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:00:45 GMT
Welcome to Day 2 at WWDC25! Watch the Platforms State of the Union recap, then dive into all the updates to Swift, SwiftUI, and Xcode through group labs and video sessions.
 
Find out what’s new for Apple developers - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:10:28 GMT
Discover the latest advancements on all Apple platforms. With incredible new features in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and major enhancements across languages, frameworks, tools, and services, you can create even more unique experiences in your apps and games.
 
Updated agreements and guidelines now available - Apple Developer Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:12 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and App Review Guidelines have been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below.
 
Today @ WWDC25: Day 1 - Apple Developer Wed, 04 Jun 2025 23:59:40 GMT
WWDC25 is here! Watch a quick welcome video to help you get started, then dive into sessions and sign up for tomorrow’s group labs.
 
Introducing the 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:56 GMT
An artistic puzzler with a wildlife twist. A translation app powered by machine learning and stickers. And a card game that’s been on quite a run. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award honorees.
 
Hello Developer: June 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:00:16 GMT
WWDC25 is just days away! Here’s everything you need to get ready — and a big announcement to start things off. Say hello to the wildly inventive crop of 2025 Apple Design Award winners and finalists.
 
Sleek peek. - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:00:09 GMT
WWDC25 is almost here! Find out how to tune in to the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 9.
 
Tax and Price updates for Apps, In-App Purchases, and Subscriptions - Apple Developer Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:46 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Hello Developer: May 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 16:00:59 GMT
In this edition: Join us to learn how to make your apps more accessible to everyone. Plus, check out our new and refreshed Pathways, and uncover the time-traveling secrets of the Apple Design Award-winning game The Wreck.
 
Random access memories: Inside the time-shifting narrative of The Wreck - Apple Developer Tue, 06 May 2025 15:00:31 GMT
The Wreck is filed under games, but it’s also been called a visual novel, an interactive experience, and a playable movie. Florent Maurin is OK with all of it. “I like to think we’re humbly participating in expanding the idea of what a video game can be,” he says.
 
Updated guidelines now available - Apple Developer Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:58 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been updated for compliance with a United States court decision regarding buttons, external links, and other calls to action in apps. These changes affect apps distributed on the United States storefront of the App Store, and are reflected in updates to Guidelines 3.1.1, 3.1.1(a), 3.1.3, and 3.1.3(a).
 
Hello Developer: April 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:43 GMT
In this edition: Revisit foundational sessions, join us to dive into SwiftUI, and meet an Apple Design Award winner that defies description.
 
Rooms at the top: How this ADA-winning team built a title that defies description - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:00:03 GMT
Ask Jason Toff whether his Apple Design Award winner is a game or an app, and his answer is yes.
 
WWDC25: June 9-13, 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:37 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Assassin’s Creed Shadows comes to Mac - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:00:11 GMT
It’s an ice-cold late winter’s morning in Canada, but the offices of Ubisoft Quebec are ablaze with excitement.
 
Hello Developer: March 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:00:52 GMT
In this edition: An incredible AAA game comes to Mac. Plus, the latest on International Women’s Day activities, WeChat, and more.
 
Apple Developer is now on WeChat - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:00:51 GMT
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.
 
New requirement for apps on the App Store in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:00:39 GMT
As of today, apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.
 
New features for APNs token authentication are now available - Apple Developer Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:16 GMT
You can now take advantage of upgraded security options when creating new token authentication keys for the Apple Push Notification service (APNs).
 
Upcoming changes to offers and trials for subscriptions in South Korea - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Starting February 14, 2025, new regulatory requirements in South Korea will apply to all apps with offers and trials for auto-renewing subscriptions.
 
Tax and price updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:00:51 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Game distribution on the App Store in Vietnam - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:38 GMT
The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) requires games to be licensed to remain available on the App Store in Vietnam. To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.
 
Hello Developer: February 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:01:10 GMT
In this edition: The latest on developer activities, the Swift Student Challenge, the team behind Bears Gratitude, and more.
 
The good news bears: Inside the adorably unorthodox design of Bears Gratitude - Apple Developer Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:26 GMT
Here’s the story of how a few little bears led their creators right to an Apple Design Award.
 
Apply for the Swift Student Challenge now through February 23 - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:46 GMT
Submissions for the Swift Student Challenge 2025 are now open through February 23. You have three more weeks to design, test, refine, and submit your app playground for consideration to be named one of 350 winners.
 
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API - Apple Developer Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:50 GMT
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catalogs, creator experiences, and subscriptions with optional add-ons — we’re introducing the Advanced Commerce API.
 
Apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the EU - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:00:29 GMT
Starting February 17, 2025: Due to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, apps without trader status will be removed from the App Store in the European Union until trader status is provided and verified, if necessary.
 
Reminder: Upcoming Changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:00:48 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web - Apple Developer Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:00:14 GMT
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the designated six ciphers before February 4, 2025.
 
Hello Developer: January 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:19 GMT
In the first edition of the new year: Bring SwiftUI to your app in Cupertino, get ready for the Swift Student Challenge, meet the team behind Oko, and more.
 
Walk this way: How Oko leverages AI to make street crossings more accessible - Apple Developer Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:00:06 GMT
Oko is a testament to the power of simplicity.
 
Hello Developer: December 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:42 GMT
In this edition: The year in sessions, activities, apps, and games.
 
Get your apps and games ready for the holidays - Apple Developer Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:00:45 GMT
The busiest season on the App Store is almost here. Make sure your apps and games are up to date and ready.
 
Price and tax updates for apps, In-App Purchases, and subscriptions - Apple Developer Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:00:47 GMT
The App Store is designed to make it easy to sell your digital goods and services globally, with support for 44 currencies across 175 storefronts.
 
Enhancements to the App Store featuring process - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:19 GMT
Share your app or game’s upcoming content and enhancements for App Store featuring consideration with new Featuring Nominations in App Store Connect. Submit a nomination to tell our team about a new launch, in-app content, or added functionality. If you’re featured in select placements on the Today tab, you’ll also receive a notification via the App Store Connect app.
 
New Broadcast Push Notification Metrics Now Available in the Push Notifications Console - Apple Developer Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:00:29 GMT
The Push Notifications Console now includes metrics for broadcast push notifications sent in the Apple Push Notification service (APNs) production environment. The console’s interface provides an aggregated view of the broadcast push notifications that are successfully accepted by APNs, the number of devices that receive them, and a snapshot of the maximum number of devices subscribed to your channels.
 
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:36 GMT
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.
 
Hello Developer: November 2024 - Apple Developer Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:07 GMT
In this edition: The Swift Pathway, new developer activities around the world, and an interview with the creator of recipe app Crouton.
 
Upcoming changes to the App Store Receipt Signing Intermediate Certificate - Apple Developer Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:39 GMT
As part of ongoing efforts to improve security and privacy on Apple platforms, the App Store receipt signing intermediate certificate is being updated to use the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm. This certificate is used to sign App Store receipts, which are the proof of purchase for apps and In-App Purchases.
 
TestFlight enhancements to help you reach testers - Apple Developer Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT
Beta testing your apps, games, and App Clips is even better with new enhancements to TestFlight. Updates include:
 
Updated agreements now available - Apple Developer Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:17 GMT
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement and its Schedules 1, 2, and 3 have been updated to support updated policies and upcoming features, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and accept the updated terms in your account.
 
New requirement for app updates in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:10:19 GMT
Starting today, in order to submit updates for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect. If you’re a trader, you’ll need to provide your trader information before you can submit your app for review.
 
Apple Push Notification service server certificate update - Apple Developer Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:00:41 GMT
The Certification Authority (CA) for Apple Push Notification service (APNs) is changing. APNs will update the server certificates in sandbox on January 20, 2025, and in production on February 24, 2025. All developers using APNs will need to update their application’s Trust Store to include the new server certificate: SHA-2 Root : USERTrust RSA Certification Authority certificate.
 
Hello Developer: October 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:01:36 GMT
Get your app up to speed, meet the team behind Lies of P, explore new student resources, and more.
 
Masters of puppets: How ROUND8 Studio carved out a niche for Lies of P - Apple Developer Thu, 10 Oct 2024 15:00:50 GMT
Lies of P is closer to its surprising source material than you might think.
 
Announcing the Swift Student Challenge 2025 - Apple Developer Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:37 GMT
We’re thrilled to announce the Swift Student Challenge 2025. The Challenge provides the next generation of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building app playgrounds with Swift.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and France - Apple Developer Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Apple is committed to making the App Store a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, the following regional age ratings for Australia and France will be implemented in accordance with local laws. No action is needed on your part. Where required by local regulations, regional ratings will appear alongside Apple global age ratings.
 
Update on iPadOS 18 apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT
The App Review Guidelines have been revised to add iPadOS to Notarization.
 
Win-back offers for auto-renewable subscriptions now available - Apple Developer Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:00:08 GMT
You can now configure win-back offers — a new type of offer for auto-renewable subscriptions — in App Store Connect. Win-back offers allow you to reach previous subscribers and encourage them to resubscribe to your app or game. For example, you can create a pay up front offer for a reduced subscription price of $9.99 for six months, with a standard renewal price of $39.99 per year. Based on your offer configuration, Apple displays these offers to eligible customers in various places, including:
 
Hello Developer: September 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:47 GMT
Get your apps ready by digging into these video sessions and resources.
 
Behind the Design: The rhythms of Rytmos - Apple Developer Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:59:53 GMT
Rytmos is a game that sounds as good as it looks.
 
It’s Glowtime. - Apple Developer Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:01 GMT
Join us for a special Apple Event on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Upcoming changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for EU users - Apple Developer Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:36 GMT
By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.
 
Upcoming requirements for app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:00:14 GMT
As a reminder, Account Holders or Admins in the Apple Developer Program need to enter trader status in App Store Connect for apps on the App Store in the European Union (EU) in order to comply with the Digital Services Act.
 
Apple Entrepreneur Camp applications are now open - Apple Developer Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:00:33 GMT
Apple Entrepreneur Camp supports underrepresented founders and developers, and encourages the pipeline and longevity of these entrepreneurs in technology. Attendees benefit from one-on-one code-level guidance, receive unprecedented access to Apple engineers and experts, and become part of the extended global network of Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
 
Updates to the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement - Apple Developer Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:20 GMT
In response to the announcement by the European Commission in June, we’re making the following changes to Apple’s Digital Markets Act compliance plan. We’re introducing updated terms that will apply this fall for developers with apps in the European Union storefronts of the App Store that use the StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement. Key changes include:
 
Hello Developer: August 2024 - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:01:16 GMT
Explore the latest developer activities — including sessions, consultations, and labs — all around the world.
 
Behind the Design: Creating the make-believe magic of Lost in Play - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:00:48 GMT
Lost in Play is a game created by and for people who love to play make-believe.
 
Updates to runtime protection in macOS Sequoia - Apple Developer Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:00:37 GMT
In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn’t signed correctly or notarized. They’ll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
 
Hello Developer: July 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:00:13 GMT
Our doors are open. Join us to explore all the new sessions, documentation, and features through online and in-person activities held in 15 cities around the world.
 
Behind the Design: How Gentler Streak approaches fitness with “humanity“ - Apple Developer Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:59:27 GMT
Gentler Streak is a different kind of fitness tracker. In fact, to hear cofounder and CEO Katarina Lotrič tell it, it’s not really a fitness tracker at all.
 
Alternative payment options in the EU in visionOS 1.2 - Apple Developer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:00:58 GMT
Alternative payment options are now supported starting in visionOS 1.2 for apps distributed on the App Store in the EU.
 
Changes for apps in the EU now available in iPadOS 18 beta 2 - Apple Developer Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:00:12 GMT
The changes for apps in the European Union (EU), currently available to iOS users in the 27 EU member countries, can now be tested in iPadOS 18 beta 2 with Xcode 16 beta 2.
 
The App Store on Apple Vision Pro expands to new markets - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:46 GMT
Apple Vision Pro will launch in China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore on June 28 and in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on July 12. Your apps and games will be automatically available on the App Store in regions you’ve selected in App Store Connect.
 
Upcoming regional age ratings in Australia and South Korea - Apple Developer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:06:41 GMT
Apple is committed to making sure that the App Store is a safe place for everyone — especially kids. Within the next few months, you’ll need to indicate in App Store Connect if your app includes loot boxes available for purchase. In addition, a regional age rating based on local laws will automatically appear on the product page of the apps listed below on the App Store in Australia and South Korea. No other action is needed. Regional age ratings appear in addition to Apple global age ratings.
 
WWDC24 resources and survey - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:00:32 GMT
Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing week. We hope you found value, connection, and fun. You can continue to:
 
WWDC24 highlights - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:59 GMT
Browse the biggest moments from an incredible week of sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 5 - Apple Developer Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:05 GMT
Explore the highlights.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 4 - Apple Developer Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 GMT
Find out what’s new across Apple platforms.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 3 - Apple Developer Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Explore new Swift and SwiftUI sessions.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 2 - Apple Developer Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:00:34 GMT
Explore everything announced at WWDC24 >
 
Find out what’s new and download beta releases - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:30:09 GMT
Discover the latest advancements across Apple platforms, including the all-new Apple Intelligence, that can help you create even more powerful, intuitive, and unique experiences.
 
Explore new documentation and sample code from WWDC24 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:00:39 GMT
Browse new and updated documentation and sample code to learn about the latest technologies, frameworks, and APIs introduced at WWDC24.
 
WWDC24 Design guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:57 GMT
Discover how this year’s design announcements can help make your app shine on Apple platforms.
 
WWDC24 Swift guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:46 GMT
Your guide to everything new in Swift, related tools, and supporting frameworks.
 
Today @ WWDC24: Day 1 - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Keynote
 
WWDC24 SwiftUI & UI Frameworks guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:31 GMT
Design and build your apps like never before.
 
WWDC24 Developer Tools guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:30 GMT
Explore a wave of updates to developer tools that make building apps and games easier and more efficient than ever.
 
WWDC24 iOS & iPadOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:26 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for iPhone and iPad.
 
WWDC24 Machine Learning & AI guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:24 GMT
Bring personal intelligence to your apps.
 
WWDC24 Games guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:22 GMT
Create the next generation of games for millions of players worldwide.
 
WWDC24 watchOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:17 GMT
Your guide to all the new features and tools for building apps for Apple Watch.
 
WWDC24 sessions schedule, lab requests, guides, and documentation now available - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:13 GMT
WWDC24 is here! Here’s how to make the most of your week:
 
WWDC24 visionOS guide - Apple Developer Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:00:07 GMT
The infinite canvas is waiting for you.
 
Hello Developer: June 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:30:21 GMT
With WWDC24 just days away, there’s a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get right to it.
 
Watch the WWDC24 Keynote - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:00:04 GMT
WWDC24
 
Watch the WWDC24 Platforms State of the Union - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:58:11 GMT
WWDC24
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award winners - Apple Developer Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:10:16 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Action packed. - Apple Developer Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:00:50 GMT
One week to go. Don’t miss the exciting reveal of the latest Apple software and technologies.
 
Introducing the 2024 Apple Design Award finalists - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:30:09 GMT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design.
 
Coming in swiftly. - Apple Developer Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:28 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community for an incredible week of technology and creativity — all online and free. WWDC24 takes place from June 10-14.
 
Check out the new Apple Developer Forums - Apple Developer Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:11 GMT
The Apple Developer Forums have been redesigned for WWDC24 to help developers connect with Apple experts, engineers, and each other to find answers and get advice.
 
Hello Developer: May 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT
It won’t be long now! WWDC24 takes place online from June 10 through 14, and we’re here to help you get ready for the biggest developer event of the year. In this edition:
 
Q&A with the SharePlay team - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:46 GMT
SharePlay is all about creating meaningful shared experiences in your app. By taking advantage of SharePlay, your app can provide a real-time connection that synchronizes everything from media playback to 3D models to collaborative tools across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. We caught up with the SharePlay team to ask about creating great SharePlay experiences, spatial Personas, that magic “shockwave” effect, and more.
 
‘I taught myself’: Tucker MacDonald and the rise of Tide Guide - Apple Developer Thu, 09 May 2024 15:00:41 GMT
Lots of apps have great origin stories, but the tale of Tucker MacDonald and Tide Guide seems tailor-made for the Hollywood treatment. It begins in the dawn hours on Cape Cod, where a school-age MacDonald first learned to fish with his grandfather.
 
What’s new for apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Thu, 02 May 2024 12:00:15 GMT
The CTF is an element of the alternative business terms in the EU that reflects the value Apple provides developers through tools, technologies, and services that enable them to build and share innovative apps. We believe anyone with a good idea and the ingenuity to bring it to life should have the opportunity to offer their app to the world. Only developers who reach significant scale (more than one million first annual installs per year in the EU) pay the CTF. Nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions approved for a fee waiver don’t pay the CTF. Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required:
 
Reminder: Privacy requirement for app submissions starts May 1 - Apple Developer Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:00:50 GMT
The App Store was created to be a safe place for users to discover and get millions of apps all around the world. Over the years, we‘ve built many critical privacy and security features that help protect users and give them transparency and control — from Privacy Nutrition Labels to app tracking transparency, and so many more.
 
Q&A: Promoting your app or game with Apple Search Ads - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:52 GMT
Apple Search Ads helps you drive discovery of your app or game on the App Store. We caught up with the Apple Search Ads team to learn more about successfully using the service, including signing up for the free online Apple Search Ads Certification course.
 
Apple Search Ads now available in Brazil and more Latin American markets - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:37 GMT
Drive discovery and downloads on the App Store with Apple Search Ads in 70 countries and regions, now including Brazil, Bolivia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, and Paraguay.
 
Let loose. - Apple Developer Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:46 GMT
Watch the May 7 event at apple.com, on Apple TV, or on YouTube Live.
 
Check out our newest developer activities - Apple Developer Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:00:33 GMT
Join us around the world to learn about growing your business, elevating your app design, and preparing for the App Review process. Here’s a sample of our new activities — and you can always browse the full schedule to find more.
 
Web Distribution now available in iOS 17.5 beta 2 and App Store Connect - Apple Developer Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:54 GMT
Web Distribution lets authorized developers distribute their iOS apps to users in the European Union (EU) directly from a website owned by the developer. Apple will provide developers access to APIs that facilitate the distribution of their apps from the web, integrate with system functionality, and back up and restore users’ apps, once they meet certain requirements designed to help protect users and platform integrity. For details, visit Getting started with Web Distribution in the EU.
 
Hello Developer: April 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:02:26 GMT
Welcome to Hello Developer — and the kickoff to WWDC season. In this edition:
 
Knotwords: Gage and Schlesinger at the crossroads - Apple Developer Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:00:55 GMT
Knotwords is a clever twist on crossword puzzles — so much so that one would expect creators Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger to be longtime crossword masters who set out to build themselves a new challenge.
 
WWDC24: June 10-14 - Apple Developer Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:05 GMT
Join the worldwide developer community online for a week of technology and creativity.
 
Provide your trader status in App Store Connect - Apple Developer Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:25 GMT
To align with the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Union (EU), Account Holders and Admins in the Apple Developer Program can now enter their trader status in App Store Connect.
 
More options for apps distributed in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:00:27 GMT
We’re providing more flexibility for developers who distribute apps in the European Union (EU), including introducing a new way to distribute apps directly from a developer’s website.
 
Uncovering the hidden joys of Finding Hannah - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:44 GMT
On its surface, Finding Hannah is a bright and playful hidden-object game — but dig a little deeper and you’ll find something much more.
 
Q&A with the Mac notary service team - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:43 GMT
Security is at the core of every Apple platform. The Mac notary service team is part of Apple Security Engineering and Architecture, and in this Q&A, they share their tips on app distribution and account security to help Mac developers have a positive experience — and protect their users.
 
Hello Developer: March 2024 - Apple Developer Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:00:32 GMT
Welcome to Hello Developer. In this edition:
 
New App Store and iOS data analytics now available - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Mar 2024 20:30:33 GMT
We’re expanding the analytics available for your apps to help you get even more insight into your business and apps’ performance.
 
Updates to app distribution in the European Union - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:57 GMT
Over the past several weeks, we’ve communicated with thousands of developers to discuss DMA-related changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting apps in the European Union. As a result of the valuable feedback received, we’ve revised the Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the EU to update the following policies and provide developers more flexibility:
 
The latest OS Release Candidates are now available - Apple Developer Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:56:58 GMT
You can now submit your apps and games built with Xcode 15.3 and all the latest SDKs for iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4.
 
Privacy updates for App Store submissions - Apple Developer Thu, 29 Feb 2024 21:40:13 GMT
Developers are responsible for all code included in their apps. At WWDC23, we introduced new privacy manifests and signatures for commonly used third-party SDKs and announced that developers will need to declare approved reasons for using a set of APIs in their app’s privacy manifest. These changes help developers better understand how third-party SDKs use data, secure software dependencies, and provide additional privacy protection for users.
 
App submissions now open for the latest OS releases - Apple Developer Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:00:11 GMT
iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, tvOS 17.4, visionOS 1.1, and watchOS 10.4 will soon be available to customers worldwide. Build your apps and games using the Xcode 15.3 Release Candidate and latest SDKs, then test them using TestFlight. You can submit your iPhone and iPad apps today.