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‘Investigating child sex abuse isn’t controversial. Turning it into political theater is manipulation. Maybe that logic flies on some island. Doesn’t fly in France’: France rejects Musk’s charge after raid on X’s Paris office Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Protest Song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ Debuts at No. 1 After Just Two Days on Sale In 2017, Leisha Evans stood her ground against the Baton Rouge Police Department in Louisiana. - recently got a place with my boyfriend and he thinks this is perfectly fineI have no legitimate reason to disagree but I hate it …
Bill Gates denies allegations in new Epstein files release - My parents’ honeymoon. 1953.Somewhere in Florida. I was born two months later. …
‘This job sucks’: DOJ lawyer asks to be held in contempt so she can sleep after judge accuses ICE of blowing court orders Lorde takes aim at ICE as she donates 6-figure sum to Minnesota immigrant rights group - I found a camcorder in the woods of JapanHello, I am an American living in Sasebo, Japan. I spend a lot of my free time doing off-trail hiking in the woods and mountains around the Sasebo area, mainly to search for old bottles, ceramics, and…
TIL that Bruce Lee was only a leading man for three years. He left Hollywood broke and disappointed at only being able to secure small parts. After returning to HongKong to star in his own films, he finally starred in a Hollywood production, Enter the Dragon, before dying 3 weeks before its release. I’ve been away on a business trip for two weeks. This is how he’s been for the last hour. I think I’m legally not allowed to move now. ▶︎ 41yo LeBron James dunks it from the dotted line after a steal ▶︎ Melinda French Gates responds to Bill Gates claims in latest Epstein files People pushing the flooring away from these leaning seats in the Parisian metro US political and social polarization has increased by 64% since 1988, with nearly all of the rise occurring after 2008, as the financial crisis, the rise of social media, and an asymmetric ideological shift—particularly on the left—coincided to widen divisions, according to a long-term study. Red White Blue, onewordpoet, Watercolor, 2026 - Blondes on "who wants to be a millionaire"A Blonde Goes On Who Wants To Be A MillionaireRegis: "Barbara, you've done very well so far - $500,000 and one lifeline left -- phone a friend. The next question will give you the top prize of One Mil…
- NASA had 3 years to fix fuel leaks on its Artemis moon rocket. Why are they still happening?>"These are very bespoke components," NASA Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya said Tuesday, describing each SLS as its own unique vehicle to learn and understand.Sad that NASA has learned little f…
[homemade] Lemon Bars Two Jack Lake - Banff [OC] [4221x6332] ▶︎ Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008): Ron Fox interrogates Harold & Kumar's parents (with the help of his interpreter) - Lpt: You arent obligated to defend your past-self, even if your ego tells you otherwiseIf your past-self made a mistake and your present-self now has different point of view or has grown: Own the mistake and learn from it, dont let your ego get in the way. It will safe you a lot of argu…
- TIFU by stealing my coworkers $400 worth of coffee podsFor context, I work in a small office (like 8 people) and we have a shared kitchen area with a Nespresso machine. When I started, I saw there were always pods sitting in the basket next to the machine…
- Tech asked me out while I had a needle in my armSo I’m broke and get grocery money by selling my plasma. Yes, I would prefer to donate. But again… I’m horrendously broke. I was in the chair, giant needle in my arm, my blood being drained, and the t…
- ELI5: How are spoofed phone numbers still allowed in this day and age?I’ve been getting phone calls non stop from Crestwood Financial or Green Acres or whatever shit name is the flavor of the day for a $70,000 personal loan. I can’t even block the numbers because they a…
- The World Ended on January 1st, 2025. Nobody Noticed.I didn’t notice either. I only found out last month.Thirteen months ago I watched the New Year’s fireworks on TV, went to bed, and went back to work the next day. Everything looked normal.The only rea…
There are probably a few royal chefs who got killed because of cilantro. - Terry Pratchett said that "Nation" was his best book.In accepting the 2009 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award for this book, Terry Pratchett said "I believe that Nation is the best book I have ever written, or will write." I'd love to know what others…
- China is poised to displace petro-states as the leading global energy power this century. While the world's total installed electrical capacity is roughly 10 TW, China's solar industry alone can now produce 1 TW of panels annually.Renewables (especially solar) & batteries are on an unstoppable path to global domination. The simple reason? Cost. Thanks to economies of scale, they are now the cheapest source of energy - and they …
Apple Considering Clamshell iPhone, Report Claims [WP] You’ve learned a lot from your master, but you’ve never been given an instruction. Today on the walk home he stops, sniffs the air and turns toward you with a wild look in his eyes. “Run.” Portal 9 - deactivated - AMA: hi!! we're the band Yumi Zouma!! ask us anything!!!AMA: Hello!!!! We’re Yumi Zouma, an alternative rock band from New Zealand that has been making music since 2013!! We just released our fifth studio album, "No Love Lost To Kindness", on January 30 vi…
PsBattle: Cat Chucky ▶︎ I Filmed a $1 Billion Ponzi Scheme From the Inside (2025) - A company videographer's four years of insider footage from DC Solar, culminating in the final holiday party held three days before the FBI raid [00:12:18]
engadget
- This 45W Anker Nano charger with smart display is on sale for only $30Anker 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 on Amazon, which is a 25 percent discount. The 45W charger includ
- Sonos home theater gear is on sale for up to 20 percent off right nowLike many other companies during Super Bowl season, Sonos is discounting its home theater gear. Today, you can save $130 on the Beam (Gen 2) soundbar, bringing its price down to $369. You'll also find
- This 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale for 33 percent offIf 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 skyrock
- How to set up an AirTagApple’s AirTag makes it easy to keep tabs on everyday items like keys, bags and luggage using the Find My network. Setup is quick, requires no tools and takes just a minute or two as long as you have
- The best VR headsets for 2026Stepping into VR is about more than strapping on a headset and loading a game. The best VR headsets today are gateways to fully realized experiences, whether that’s gaming, fitness, creative work or s
- How to buy a GPU in 2026One of the toughest parts of any new computer build or upgrade is finding the right video card. In a gaming PC, the GPU is easily the most important part, and you can limit your experience by going wi
- AMD suggests the next-gen Xbox will arrive in 2027Microsoft could launch the next-generation Xbox console sometime in 2027, AMD CEO Lisa Su has revealed during the semiconductor company’s latest earnings call. Valve is on track to start shipping its
- DOJ and states appeal Google monopoly ruling to push for harsher penalties against the companyGoogle might have been officially ruled to have a monopoly, but we're still a long way from figuring out exactly what that determination will change at the tech company. Today, the US Department of Ju
- ChatGPT is back up after an outage disrupted use this afternoonIf you had trouble using ChatGPT today, you aren't alone. The AI chatbot experienced a partial outage for many users this afternoon, with Down Detector saw reports reaching more than 12,000 reports ar
- Take-Two hit pause on the Switch 2 port of Borderlands 42K owner Take-Two has paused development on Borderlands 4 for the Nintendo Switch 2, the company shared during its Q3 2026 earnings presentation. The Switch 2 port was originally planned to be release
- X's Paris HQ raided by French prosecutorsParis prosecutors announced that a search was underway at offices belong to Elon Musk’s X platform as part of an ongoing investigation first launched in January 2025. The raid is being conducted by Pa
- Apple just made Xcode better for vibe codingApple has just released Xcode 26.3, and it's a big step forward in terms of the company's support of coding agents. The new release expands on the AI features the company introduced with Xcode 26 at W
- Obsidian has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, likely due to poor salesDeveloper Obsidian recently announced that it currently has no plans to make The Outer Worlds 3, according to a report by Bloomberg. Company head Fergus Urquhart didn't give a reason as to why Obsidia
- Fitbit founders launch Luffu, a way to integrate your family's health dataFitbit's founders have a new startup. Two years after leaving Google, James Park and Eric Friedman announced a new platform that shifts the focus from the individual to the family. They say the Luffu
- Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones are down to a record-low priceSony's wireless WH-1000XM6 headphones are on sale for $398 via Amazon. This is a record-low price, as it drops $62 from the price tag. The sale applies to all three colorways. These easily topped our
- The best gifts for coffee lovers in 2026When it comes to making a great cup at home, us coffee nerds are constantly learning and love to try new things. Whether the person you’re shopping for is a newly indoctrinated pour over lover or obse
- How much do VPNs cost?So you've decided you need a virtual private network to hide your browsing activity from your ISP, change your virtual location, stay safe on public Wi-Fi and enjoy all the other benefits. The inevita
- Disney announces Josh D’Amaro will be its new CEO after Iger departsStop me if you've heard this one before. Disney has announced a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, effective in March. Josh D’Amaro, current chairman of Disney Experiences, was tapped for the role in
- February’s Xbox Game Pass additions include High on Life 2, Madden NFL 26 and Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraMicrosoft has revealed the first wave of Xbox Game Pass additions for February, and it feels like there's a bit of something for everyone this time around. Two of the titles land on the service today
- Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we're expecting from the S26 launchSamsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its fir
- The Dyson PencilVac is finally available and costs $600The Dyson PencilVac stick vacuum is finally available for purchase in the US after being revealed. It costs $600. The company says this is the "world's slimmest vacuum cleaner." We haven't broken out
- MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ review: An ultraportable for Arc Raiders, thanks to Intel's Panther LakeMSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a surprisingly powerful ultraportable held back by a clunky trackpad. It's a shame, really, because it's very well-designed and thanks to Intel’s Panther Lake CPU, it can e
- The first BTS concert in over three years will stream live on Netflix in MarchNetflix is back with another livestream production guaranteed to excite K-POP fans worldwide. The streamer has announced that BTS will be performing live on Netflix. It marks the band's first performa
- Notepad++ says it was hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackersLast year, the creator of Notepad++ rolled out an update for the text and source code editor after security experts reported that bad actors were hijacking its update mechanism to redirect traffic to
- Spain set to ban social media for children under 16Spain will join the growing list of countries banning access to social media for children, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Tuesday. The law will apply to users under 16 years of age amidst a br
- Amazon's Echo Show 8 and 11 are down to new all-time lowsAmazon is running a sale on two of its newest devices. First, there's the Echo Show 8, which is down to $150 from $180 — a 17 percent discount. Next up is the Echo Show 11, which is more or less the s
- Mario Tennis Fever preview: A racket-smashing blastNew Mario sports games typically only come around once in a generation. So to get a fresh installment of tennis featuring a deep roster of characters this early in the Switch 2's lifecycle is rather e
- The Switch 2's Virtual Boy is a tribute to Nintendo's wackiest consoleEven in 2026, VR still feels like tech that isn't quite ready for prime time. When Nintendo released the original Virtual Boy way back in 1995, it was hard for my 10-year-old brain to comprehend a 3D
- NASA moves Artemis 2 launch to March after hydrogen leak during testingNASA started making the final preparations for the Artemis 2 mission in early January, with the hopes of opening its launch window as soon as February 6. After issues showed up during the mission’s we
- TurboTax Deluxe is on sale for $45 before tax seasonTax season is fast approaching, and unfortunately for 2026, Direct File isn't an option anymore. The free, government-provided service was shut down, so you'll need to look to other federal programs,
- The 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is down to a new all-time lowIf you've been inside all winter gaming then it might be time to upgrade your gear. Right now, the 8Bitdo Pro 3 Bluetooth Controller is available for just over $48, down from $70. The 31 percent disco
- Save on the Disney+ and Hulu bundle: Get one month for only $10The peak time for deals on streaming services — the holiday shopping season — has come and gone, but Disney is back with a fresh offer for the new year. New and eligible returning subscribers can get
- Proton VPN two-year subscriptions are 70 percent off right nowProton VPN is running a solid deal right now, dropping its two-year Proton VPN Plus plan to $2.99 per month. That works out to $72 billed upfront for the first 24 months, which represents a 70 percent
- The Morning After: Elon Musk’s SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAILike some sort of corporate Russian doll, SpaceX has announced its acquisition of xAI. The merger will “form the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth,” according
- The best iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases for 2026Finding the best iPhone 17 case or the best iPhone 17 Pro cases is about more than basic drop protection. The best iPhone cases add useful features like MagSafe compatibility, grippy finishes and prot
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I miss thinking hard Data centers in space makes no sense Lessons learned shipping 500 units of my first hardware product Brazilian Micro-SaaS Map Show HN: Ghidra MCP Server – 110 tools for AI-assisted reverse engineering Show HN: Craftplan – I built my wife a production management tool for her bakery The Mathematics of Tuning Systems New York’s budget bill would require “blocking technology” on all 3D printers Deno Sandbox Agent Skills High-Altitude Adventure with a DIY Pico Balloon I prefer to pass secrets between programs through standard input AliSQL: Alibaba's open-source MySQL with vector and DuckDB engines Xcode 26.3 – Developers can leverage coding agents directly in Xcode X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok Goblins: Distributed, Transactional Programming with Racket and Guile Broken Proofs and Broken Provers The fax numbers of the beast, and other mathematical sports 221 Cannon is Not For Sale Reimplementing Tor from Scratch for a Single-Hop Proxy Prek: A better, faster, drop-in pre-commit replacement, engineered in Rust Exploring Different Keyboard Sensing Technologies Resurrecting Crimsonland – Decompiling and preserving a cult 2003 classic game How watercolor brushes are made (2015) Speculative Sampling Explained Bunny Database France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US Qwen3-Coder-Next 1,400-year-old tomb featuring giant owl sculpture discovered in Mexico Y Combinator will let founders receive funds in stablecoins
TechCrunch
- SNAK Venture Partners raises $50M fund to back vertical marketplacesSNAK Venture Partners announced Wednesday the close of its oversubsubscribed $50 million debut fund, anchored by Pritzker Group.
- Alexa+, Amazon’s AI assistant, is now available to everyone in the U.S.Amazon opens Alexa+ to everyone in the U.S. The AI feature is free for Prime members across devices, and free for everyone on mobile and web.
- Accel doubles down on Fibr AI as agents turn static websites into one-to-one experiencesFibr AI replaces marketing agency– and engineering-heavy website personalization with autonomous systems designed for enterprise scale.
- Spotify upgrades its lyrics feature with offline access, more translationsSpotify is revamping its lyrics feature, adding offline access for Premium users, global lyric translations, and a more prominent placement in the Now Playing view.
- Exclusive: Positron raises $230M Series B to take on Nvidia’s AI chipsThe investment comes from backers including the Qatar Investment Authority as demand for chips beyond Nvidia soars and as Qatar aims to build out its AI infrastructure.
- Epstein-linked longevity guru Peter Attia leaves David Protein, and his own startup ‘won’t comment’Attia co-founded longevity medical testing startup Biograph, which came out of stealth a year ago.
- India’s Varaha bags $20M to scale carbon removal from the Global SouthVaraha's fresh funding is part of a $45 million Series B round led by WestBridge Capital.
- The Minneapolis tech community holds strong during ‘tense and difficult time’Founders and investors in the Minneapolis tech industry told TechCrunch they've put much of their work on hold to help out their community.
- Intel will start making GPUs, a market dominated by NvidiaIntel has been bulking up a team to focus on this effort and will develop its GPU strategy around customer needs.
- YC startups can now receive investment in stablecoinAll startups accepted into YC will soon have the option to receive their seed checks via stablecoins.
- 2026 plans: What’s next for Startup Battlefield 200See what to expect for Startup Battlefield 200 in 2026, the ultimate startup pitch competition on the global stage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Join the mailing list to be the first to know when application
- Homeland Security is trying to force tech companies to hand over data about Trump criticsThe use of administrative subpoenas, which are not subject to judicial oversight, are used to demand a wealth of information from tech companies, including the owners of anonymous online accounts docu
- Skyryse lands another $300M to make flying, even helicopters, simple and safeSkyrsye, now valued at $1.15 billion, is pushing to get FAA certification for its universal operating system for flight.
- Xcode moves into agentic coding with deeper OpenAI and Anthropic integrationsXcode 26.3 offers agentic coding capabilities with Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex.
- Gradient’s heat pumps get new smarts to enable old-building retrofitsGradient's heat pumps fit in windows, minimizing installation times. Now, it is introducing software to make those units more intelligent.
- Watch Club is producing short video dramas and building a social network around themWatch Club will house microdramas and fan discussions in the same app, creating a fandom-focused social media experience.
- Lotus Health nabs $35M for AI doctor that sees patients for freeThis AI doctor is licensed in all 50 states, the startup says. The deal was led by CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
- French police search X office in Paris, summon Elon Musk for questioningThe Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.
- What tech CEOs and executives have said about ICE’s actions in MinnesotaThe Trump administration’s approach to immigration has reached a level of violence that the tech industry cannot ignore. Here's how tech leaders are responding to the moment.
- TikTok recovers from dip in usage that benefited rival apps following US ownership changeTikTok usage dropped following ownership change, benefiting rival apps. But now, its numbers are climbing again.
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Explicit resource management in JavaScript Faking a Fieldset-Legend View Transitions & Playing Video Introducing ReliCSS: A Tool for Front-End Archaeology Responsive Hexagon Grid Using Modern CSS Try text scaling support in Chrome Canary When will CSS Grid Lanes arrive? How long until we can use it? CSS Calendar Ideas from CodePen The 2025 Web Almanac Firefox Goes CSS Modules
The Onion
- What I Lack In Physical Strength, I Make Up For In Pubic HairLook, I get it. I’m a weakling. These scrawny arms and spindly legs have obviously never seen the inside of a gym. You might say I’m the exact opposite of a bodybuilder. But while I’m definitely no on
- RFK Jr. Questions Efficacy Of SkinWASHINGTON—In a firm dismissal of decades of scientific research and real-world data on the organ’s benefits and safety, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned t
- Fantasy About Impressing Coworkers Unimaginably PatheticCHARLOTTE, NC—Describing the woman’s imagined scenario of workplace valor as both “cringeworthy” and “profoundly sad,” office sources confirmed Tuesday that employee Sarah Cobb’s fantasy about impress
- Fat Dad Sits On TV Remote Like Mother Hen Warming YoungThe post Fat Dad Sits On TV Remote Like Mother Hen Warming Young appeared first on The Onion.
- Conservatives Boycott All Forms Of EntertainmentWASHINGTON—Decrying the un-American nature of any activity intended to provide amusement or the slightest bit of diversion, conservatives across the country announced an immediate boycott Tuesday of a
- Rest Of Lakers Trying To Act Casual While LeBron James Spanks BronnyLOS ANGELES—As they stared intently at their phones and pretended not to notice the steady rhythm of smacks echoing through the locker room, the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly trying their best to
- ICE Agent Scores Easy Win By Deporting Own FamilyCHICAGO—Saying he couldn’t remember the last time an immigration raid had been so convenient, fast, or fun, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Mark Hammond reportedly scored an easy win Monday
- The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Pete HegsethDefense Secretary Pete Hegeth’s time overseeing the nation’s largest governmental agency has proven contentious owing to frequent security leaks, norm violations, and attacks on journalists. The Onion
- Funeral Canceled Due To Runaway CorpseThe post Funeral Canceled Due To Runaway Corpse appeared first on The Onion.
- New Manning Begins Budding From Archie’s BackThe post New Manning Begins Budding From Archie’s Back appeared first on The Onion.
- The Beginning Of The EndPriced at $1.5 million, this two-bedroom bungalow will send a clear message to every working-class family still in the neighborhood that their days are truly numbered. Reference #7086The post The Begi
- Mia Cutler and Xavier CarrascoThe happy couple wed Saturday in the presence of four loving guests and 176 indifferent ones.The post Mia Cutler and Xavier Carrasco appeared first on The Onion.
Frontend Masters
- Convert & CompressMy go-to local app image optimizer has long been ImageOptim. It’s Mac-only (and free), but they suggest alternatives for other platforms. I reach for ImageOptim usually when I want to optimize a whole
- Performance-Optimized Video Embeds with Zero JavaScriptPutting a YouTube video inside a closed details element means it won't load until that details element is opened. We can use that.
- React’s ViewTransition ElementThe Canary version of React has a special component for ViewTransitions. Does it help?
- What Senior Engineers Need to Know About AI Coding ToolsSenior engineers actually have a massive advantage with AI tools once they learn the basics. They know what questions to ask. They understand edge cases. A junior dev accepts the first output. A senio
- Single Flight Mutations in TanStack Start: Part 2This post introduces a middleware approach that allows efficient data refetching. The middleware enables the attachment of query keys and server functions, enhancing scalability and flexibility.
- Streaming JSON in just 200 lines of JavaScriptI feel like “streaming” will be more and more of a concept in 2026. We can stream HTML, but rarely do. With AI APIs these days, we’re seeing streaming much more commonly. We want to see that LLM kick
- Supporting Open Source in 2026: Why It Matters More Than Ever ($50,000)I created jQuery UI Datepicker, the most used UI component on the internet for over a decade. I made about $500 from it. Open source has always had a sustainability problem. We're continuing our $50K
- Single Flight Mutations in TanStack Start: Part 1What if we could mutate data *and* get all the data back we need to properly update the UI in just one network round-trip?
- Firefox Goes CSS ModulesFirefox 147 just came out, and the flagship developer feature is clearly anchor positioning support, bringing that “to the baseline” as we’re supposed to say these days. That rules, but I’m also very
- View Transitions & Playing VideoCan you keep a video playing as a view transitions happens? Yes and no. Mostly yes.
Al Jazeera
- Audio of Epstein discussing Tony Blair’s incomeAn Epstein files leaked audio suggests former UK PM Tony Blair had earned large sums of money for advisory work.
- Global system of human rights in ‘peril’, warns HRW in its annual reportThe NGO warns that the rules-based order is being crushed under relentless pressure from the US, China and Russia.
- Tens of thousands evacuated as floods submerge parts of MoroccoHeavy flooding has forced more than 50,000 people to evacuate northern Morocco.
- Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the USWhat happens when a person has no country?
- Video shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protestVideo shows man fighting high school students at anti-ICE protest
- Trump’s critical minerals meet: Who’s attending, what’s at stake?More than 50 countries are represented at the Critical Minerals Ministerial to discuss how to reduce reliance on China.
- Palestinians face restrictions leaving, entering Gaza through RafahIsrael is severely restricting what Palestinians can bring into Gaza through the Rafah crossing.
- UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of aggravated burglarySix British activists acquitted of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on an Israeli defence firm Elbit.
- Pakistan deploys helicopters, drones to end standoff with Baloch rebelsHundreds have been killed in the southwestern Balochistan province amid surge in rebel attacks.
- ‘We are exploited’: Congolese fear losing out as US makes minerals dealsAs officials meet in Washington to discuss critical minerals, many in DRC fear their country will gain little.
- Gunmen kill more than 30 people in Nigeria’s Kwara State: AuthoritiesArmed men burn homes, shops in Woro, a remote village in north-central Kwara State bordering Niger State, authorities say.
- Gorton and Denton by-election tests Labour’s grip on heartland votersInternal rifts, growing support for smaller parties are challenging Labour's dominance in Greater Manchester.
- ‘Health crime’: Aoun slams Israel over spraying chemicals in south LebanonLebanese president says latest 'aggression' represents an environmental crime and a violation of country's sovereignty.
- A simple guide to playing cricketCricket is among the most popular sports globally. Al Jazeera explains key terms to help you understand the game.
- ICE agents have no operational police role in Winter Olympics: Italy'We won't see anything on national territory that resembles what's been seen in the US,' Italy's interior minister says.
- Guardiola on Palestinian struggle and ICE protests in football briefingIn Manchester City’s pre-match press conference on Tuesday, manager Guardiola spoke about Palestinians in Gaza and ICE.
- Can US-Iran diplomacy work? Inside the narrow window for talksIran wants talks with the US to stabilise before inviting regional nations to join, as Trump sends mixed messages.
- ‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’‘No girl should ever endure what Epstein put them through’
- Musk labels Spain PM ‘tyrant’ after Madrid proposes social media curbsMusk's scathing attack on PM Pedro Sanchez comes after he announces strict new regulations for social media platforms.
- Australian boy swims for hours in rough seas to save his familyA 13-year-old boy swam over four kilometres to alert rescuers after his family was swept out to sea in Australia.
- Trump hits out at reporter for question on Epstein survivorsTrump lashed out at a reporter after she questioned him about survivors of the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- How Israel destroyed Gaza’s health system ‘deliberately and methodically’Despite 'ceasefire', the health sector in Gaza continues to suffer from shortages, destruction and lack of equipment.
- How Israel is trying to hinder NGOs from working in GazaIsrael, having already destroyed much of Gaza’s health system, is now pressuring 37 NGOs to hand over sensitive data.
- The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s TawilaDisplaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
- Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 21 in one of deadliest days since ‘ceasefire’Shelling kills 14 Palestinians in north, attacks on tents kill six in south as evacuations through Rafah suspended.
New York Times
- Russia and Ukraine Resume Talks After a Huge Attack by MoscowU.S., Russian and Ukrainian negotiators are meeting in the United Arab Emirates, but Russia continues to pummel Ukraine and has not softened demands that Kyiv calls unacceptable.
- South Korea Questions Cram School Culture and Childhood StressAcademic pressure has become so intense that even preschoolers are taking private extracurricular classes, raising worries about children’s rights.
- How 2026 Winter Olympics Security Is Preparing For The Opening CeremonyThousands of police and security officers will work during the Milan-Cortina Games’ opening ceremony. The involvement of some U.S. ICE personnel has stirred opposition.
- In Afghanistan, a Trail of Hunger and Death Behind U.S. Aid CutsAfghanistan has plunged deeper into a crisis marked by levels of child hunger unseen in 25 years and the closure of almost 450 health centers.
- For Peace, More Ukrainians Consider the Once Unthinkable: Surrendering LandPolls show a growing acceptance of territorial concessions among a war-weary public, if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees.
- Here’s How the U.S. Accepted Danish Control of Greenland 100 Years Ago.In 1917, the United States bought Caribbean islands from Denmark and agreed to respect Denmark’s hold over Greenland. The deal resurfaced with President Trump’s recent threats to seize Greenland.
- Seif al-Islam el-Qaddafi, Son of Libyan Dictator, Is KilledMr. el-Qaddafi, 53, a politician and a son of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, was killed after four men stormed his house, the lawyer said. No other details were released.
- Gloves Come Off in Gulf as Trump’s Closest Arab Allies ClashA feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is reshaping conflicts and alliances across the Middle East and Africa.
- Bulgarians Adopt the Euro With a Whisper of Melancholy but Few TearsIn a country roiled by political upheaval recently, retiring the longtime currency, the lev, prompted some concern about inflation but little other angst.
- A Hamas Hostage’s Secret OrdealGuy Gilboa-Dalal says he was sexually abused by one of his captors in the tunnels of Gaza and threatened with death if he said anything.
- Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon MuskThe move followed a yearlong investigation into X and escalated a wider standoff between European officials and American tech companies over the regulation of social media.
- U.K. Investigates Peter Mandelson Over Jeffrey Epstein TiesPeter Mandelson, a prominent British political figure, faces allegations of “misconduct in public office offenses” over his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
- Spain Aims to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16The announcement is part of a broader push by countries to curb access to online platforms for minors. It also points to Europe’s stricter approach to regulating social media.
- Two Chinese Journalists Are Detained for Reporting on CorruptionThe move against the men, who wrote an article that was critical of a local official, demonstrates how the space for independent voices has shrunk in China.
- At Least 15 Die in Rare Collision Between Migrant Boat and Greek Patrol VesselDeadly shipwrecks often occur in the Aegean Sea, which is one of the main maritime routes to Europe, but they generally involve migrant boats sinking in stormy weather.
- A Journalist Who Looks for Clues in Plain SightOn The Times’s Visual Investigations team, Christiaan Triebert combines social media sleuthing and traditional reporting to piece together complex stories.
- ‘Neoroyalism’ and What It Says About TrumpExperts are reaching to divine the president’s approach to global policy and economics, with one theory seeing antecedents in centuries-old dynastic rule.
- All About the Epstein FilesEveryone seems to have questions about the sprawling scandal, so we talked to a reporter who’s been following the case for years.
- Paris Court Deals Family Blow in Battle for Rent From the French Embassy in IraqThe court said it was not the right authority to handle the lawsuit for unpaid rent, and the case should be heard in Iraq, where the family’s ancestors had fled persecution.
- U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened TensionsA U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier.
- Ruptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power PlaysU.S. intelligence analysts say that Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has a remarkable level of fear. He has carried out mass purges, and surprised many by removing his top general.
- At Least 30 Dead After Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in JapanSnowfall in parts of Japan has also left about 200 people injured. One city recorded 72 inches of snow, the highest in almost 40 years.
- Nepal Arrests 6 Officials, Accusing Them of Fraudulent Everest RescuesThe officials from mountain rescue agencies are accused of carrying out unnecessary helicopter rescues to defraud international insurance companies of nearly $20 million.
- ‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials FearParasites and infections that cause blindness and other disabilities were nearly eliminated in some countries, but drug distribution to prevent and treat them was derailed in many places in 2025 after
- What to Know About the Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom, NancyNancy Guthrie, 84, the “Today” show host’s mother, was last seen on Saturday night, the authorities said. The disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
- Son of Norway’s Crown Princess Goes on Trial Over Charges Including RapeThe trial of Marius Borg Hoiby, who has also been accused of assault and other crimes, began as his mother came under pressure over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two YearsOnly 12 returnees were allowed to cross the newly reopened border with Egypt on the first day, far fewer than the expected number.
- Iran’s President Backs ‘Fair’ Talks With U.S. as Confrontation LoomsPresident Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that he supported “equitable negotiations.” Talks are expected on Friday, as diplomats work to defuse the crisis.
- After Maduro’s Capture, Venezuela’s Authoritarian System Shows Signs of EasingA sweeping amnesty proposal, tests of censorship limits and opposition leaders emerging from hiding are fueling hopes for democratic changes. But skepticism abounds.
- What Do You Get When You Put a Mummy Through a CT Scan?Experts are using high-res scanners and 3-D printers to illuminate ancient ailments and injuries.
- This is How Hard It Will Be to Get Around Italy’s Winter OlympicsThe Games in northern Italy, which start on Friday, will be spread across 8,500 square miles. Long distances, narrow roads, complex connections and snowfall will make it a logistical nightmare.
- Behind the ‘Free Maduro’ Message Spreading in CaracasOur reporter Anatoly Kurmanaev looks around Caracas, Venezuela, describing how the “Free Maduro” graffiti and billboards around the city, which also appear on Delcy Rodríguez’s social media pages, hel
- Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own WayA little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?
- On Eve of Peace Talks, Russia Hits Power Plants in Frigid UkraineMissiles overnight targeted electrical facilities in Kyiv and other parts of the country, according to local authorities, despite President Trump’s request for a pause.
- Trump and India Call Off Their Trade War, but the Terms of Peace Are MurkyOfficials and business leaders welcomed lower tariffs, but India has not yet confirmed that it would stop buying Russian oil, which President Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to.
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Nitrogen ransomware is so broken even the crooks can't unlock your files UK watchdog to rule on £246M Post Office subsidy over Horizon scandal and IR35 Microsoft actually does something useful, adds Sysmon to Windows EU's fishy digital certificate system leaves exporters floundering Universal £7,500 payout offered to PSNI staff over major data breach SpaceX halts Falcon 9 flights after second stage anomaly 'The EU runs on Microsoft' – and Uncle Sam could turn it off, claims MEP AWS says you're on your own if media codec patent owners come knocking Lego shrinks NASA's biggest rocket – accuracy sold separately UK to properly probe xAI to test if its revolting robo-smut generator broke the law Clouds rush to deliver OpenClaw-as-a-service offerings For once, Supermicro has dodged drama and just delivered datacenters Too much AI for some, too little for others: Why AMD can't win with investors VS Code for Linux may be secretly hoarding trashed files AI agents can't yet pull off fully autonomous cyberattacks – but they are already very helpful to crims Sudo maintainer, handling utility for more than 30 years, is looking for support GitHub ponders kill switch for pull requests to stop AI slop Amazon's European datacenter buildout blows a breaker as grid connection wait list hits 7 years 'Lethal' and 'magical' Palantir tech is in demand by Pentagon, China, Middle East, CEO says Critical React Native Metro dev server bug under attack as researchers scream into the void Next-gen nuclear reactors safe enough to skip full environmental reviews, says Trump admin Snowflake plugs PostgreSQL into its AI Data Cloud CISA updated ransomware intel on 59 bugs last year without telling defenders Palantir declares itself the guardian of Americans' rights Azure outages ripple across multiple dependent Microsoft services Europe shrugs off tariffs, plots to end tech reliance on US HP CEO prints final page after six years, moves to PayPal X marks the raid: French cops swoop on Musk's Paris ops Microsoft finally sends TLS 1.0 and 1.1 to the cloud retirement home Polish cops bail 20-year-old bedroom botnet operator UK names Barnsley as first Tech Town to see whether AI can fix... well, anything Firefox makes AI optional, like it probably should have been all along NASA delays Artemis II to March after hydrogen leaks bedevil countdown test DIY AI bot farm OpenClaw is a security 'dumpster fire' British military to get legal OK to swat drones near bases
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- A Futuristic, Physically Flexible Turnstile for Skiers, Snowboarders and Mountain BikersSki resorts typically use turnstiles or flap gates to admit customers. These incumbent designs can be awkward for snowboarders, mountain bikers (in the summer seasons) and family members in wheelchair
- From South Korea, an E-Bike with a Throwback 1950s FairingIn the 1950s, Italian motorcycle manufacturer Moto Guzzi produced this radical-looking V8 Grand Prix Racer. The company was experimenting with aerodynamics, and reckoned the fairing would give them an
- From Belgium, Designey Concrete Pavers that Solve for DrainageParking lots, driveways and bicycle paths should be paved. But laying them out presents a problem for planners, which is water management. The pavement needs to be crowned or slanted, and water needs
- Core77 Design Awards 2026: Aria Xiying Bao on Technology That Practices the Art of NoticingWe're excited to welcome Aria Xiying Bao as Jury Captain for the Emerging Technologies category in the 2026 Core77 Design Awards.https://designawards.core77.com/Emerging-Technologies As Co-founder and
- Lightweight, Sustainable Public Seating Designed for Easy RepairPublic seating pieces for offices, lounges, waiting areas and the like are often bulky. The pieces typically consist of upholstery attached to enclosed wooden frames, with plenty of adhesives bonding
- Reader Submitted: Hart Island TumulusThe Hart Island Tumulus is a speculative architectural project that imagines a rammed-earth block structure serving as both a burial mound and a memorial for those who died during the COVID-19 pandemi
- In Sweden, Even Whiteboards are BeautifulIn Sweden, even the humble whiteboard receives design attention.View the full content here
- Remedial Design: Another Solution for Accessing Power Outlets Behind FurnitureSofas often conceal wall outlets. Thus far we've seen two solutions. The first is Häfele's Sleek Socket. The second solution is a bit more involved: Mitten State Woodworks builds powered behind-the-so
- Design Details: Improving the UX on a Tape DispenserFor those of us taping up the occasional package, a plastic packaging tape dispenser is fine. But for people in a factory or industrial environment, who are taping boxes all day long, a more robust so
- A Bizarre Fashion Item for Making Your Clothes Fit BetterIn New York I ran a photography studio, and witnessed a lot of fashion shoots. The clothes would be delivered from the fashion designer's studio, and it was the stylist's job to make those clothes fit
- Core77 Weekly Roundup (1-26-26 to 1-30-26)Here's what we looked at this week:HD Hyundai's extreme welcome kit for new employees.South Korean industrial designer ByongKyu Song's Dot Hanger: Echoing the Eameses, but inspired by musical notes.An
- From China, a Better Design for a Range HoodChinese company Arspura developed an industrial technology to protect workers from toxic gases. It worked well, and the company then found a larger market: Domestic kitchens.Your average range hood us
- An Architect Designs a Light, Stiff, Fast Folding BicycleBrompton is probably the market leader for folding bikes. However, their single-hinge folding design, while fast and convenient, sacrifices ride quality. Architect Il Hoon Roh thus set out to design a
- Enter the Core77 Design Awards by Friday Night to Receive the Early Bird RateTo the victor go the spoils, but there are benefits to simply entering your designs in the Core77 Design Awards, whether you win or not. If you enter by end-of-day on January 30, 2026 (aka tomorrow, t
- Tesla Cancels Models S and X, Doubles Down on Humanoid RobotsImage: Bin im Garten, CC BY-SA 3.0 When Tesla launched their $100,000 Roadster in 2008, they laid out their plan: This expensive, high-perfomance EV sports car would eventually fund more affordable mo
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- Pro-gun groups quickly rallied for Alex Pretti. Why didn’t they do the same for a Black gun owner?Philando Castile, a lawful gun owner, was shot and killed by a police officer in 2016 – gun rights groups were largely silentThe killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has
- When Maga oligarchs control the platforms, it isn’t really a debate about ‘free speech’ | Rafael BehrMoves to ban under-16s from social media should raise deeper questions about who controls democracy’s digital infrastructureThe last UK general election of the 20th century was also the first to antic
- ‘A god-tier new classic’: first reactions to Wuthering Heights praise ‘hot, horny’ Emerald Fennell adaptationThe acclaimed latest version of the Emily Brontë bestseller is, however, not without controversies over race and ageReviews might be embargoed until next Monday, but Los Angeles social media is gettin
- Goodbye, breast implants: why I went back to having a flat chestAt 56, I want to age naturally. Having breast implants ran counter to that, so I got explant surgery, which has surged in demand recentlyFor 22 years, I ran around with small bags of saline water on m
- On the Future of Species by Adrian Woolfson review – are we on the verge of creating synthetic life?A genomic entrepreneur’s guide to the coming revolution in biology raises troubling questions about ethics and safetyThe prophet Ezekiel once claimed to have seen four beasts emerge from a burning clo
- Cool Runnings 2.0: Jamaica’s bobsleigh crew want their own Hollywood endingChris Stokes, part of the 1988 team that inspired a film, is setting lofty goals as head of Jamaica’s bobsleigh federationIt did not make so much as a ripple outside of its minor sporting niche, but s
- PM says he knew when giving Mandelson US job he had kept ties with Epstein after convictionStarmer defends ambassador appointment, saying he was lied to ‘repeatedly’ about depth of contact between pairUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has confirmed for the first time he knew abo
- ‘The smart, the rich, the powerful’: Epstein associated with Silicon Valley elite years after his release from prisonBillionaires and intellectuals attended events with the disgraced financier years after he served time for sex offense, files revealNewly released emails and travel itineraries appear to show that for
- Police to review latest claim about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to EpsteinExclusive: Police say they will review allegation that Epstein sent woman to UK to have sex with Andrew at Royal Lodge, his former homeBritish police are to review fresh allegations that Jeffrey Epste
- Mandelson scandal shortens odds on Starmer following him out the doorAppointment of the ex-ambassador despite tarnished past raises potentially fatal doubts about judgment of PM and his teamIn many political scandals there is an agreed full stop, a time for the circus
- Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files: 10 key takeaways so farLawyers discussed possibility of Epstein’s cooperation with prosecutors – and more names surfaced in new documentsA new trove of about 3m files related to the financier and convicted sex offender Jeff
- Coroner opens inquest into five babies murdered by Lucy LetbyCheshire coroner says there is ‘reason to suspect unnatural deaths’, with proceedings to begin in SeptemberA coroner has formally opened inquests into the deaths of five newborn babies Lucy Letby was
- Three-quarters of cancer patients in England will survive by 2035, government pledgesGovernment to invest £2bn in NHS cancer services in England as figures show diagnosis made every 75 seconds in the UKThree in four cancer patients in England will beat cancer under government plans to
- Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Leicester city centrePolice say 18-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder after death of man in his 20s on Tuesday eveningAn 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a student in his 20s was stabbe
- Ukraine-Russia talks under way in Abu Dhabi in wake of ‘massive’ strikes on Kyiv – Europe liveBoth sides downplay chances of immediate breakthrough in US-brokered talks as western allies reportedly weigh new defence pactThe Kremlin has reacted to comments made by French president Emmanuel Macr
- Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red CrossGovernment blames ‘terrorist cells’ for attack in Woro village, one of country’s deadliest in recent monthsGunmen have killed at least 162 people in a village in Kwara state in western Nigeria, a Red
- South-east England ‘do not travel’ rail alert lifted but disruption continuesSignalling issue and train derailment still affecting Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express servicesThe UK’s largest railway franchise has lifted a “do not travel alert” it had issued after a train
- John Virgo, former snooker player and broadcaster, dies aged 79Virgo, who won the UK Championship in 1979, enjoyed a long playing career but was best known for his TV workThe much-loved snooker player and commentator John Virgo has died at the age of 79, World Sn
- US prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to assassinate Trump in FloridaRyan Routh, convicted of attempting to kill the president at a West Palm Beach golf club in 2024, set to face sentencingFederal prosecutors will ask that a man convicted of trying to assassinate Donal
- Mother says asking 13-year-old son to swim four hours to save family ‘one of the hardest decisions’‘What have I done?’ thought Joanne Appelbee as she waited for rescue with her two other children in rough seas off Western AustraliaJoanne Appelbee says asking her 13-year-old son Austin to swim four
- Why this Manchester byelection is a lesson in 21st century politics – videoAs a fierce contest takes shape between Labour, Reform UK and the Greens, John Harris and John Domokos take the temperature in an area of Manchester that feels like a microcosm of Britain - and find v
- ‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university?When Essex University’s Southend campus opened, it was a message of hope for a ‘left behind’ UK seaside town. Its closure will be felt far beyond its 800 students, some of whom will not get their degr
- ‘I think we feel stuck’: Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed societyIn her new book, the co-author of The Spirit Level gathers jaw-dropping facts about the inequality crisis in the UK – and explores creative ways to address itThere was a moment when reading Kate Picke
- A moment that changed me: I shaved off my hair – and immediately became an invisible womanStrangers used to open doors, help lift my pram and greet me with approval when I looked ‘like a mum’. After one simple haircut, I was treated very differentlyIn November 2000, two weeks after giving
- The Investigation of Lucy Letby review – this sensationalist take isn’t what this awful case needsThe broad-brush, emotive telling of the questions around the neonatal nurse’s conviction uses arrest footage that her parents have said ‘would likely kill us’ if they watched. Did her mother’s howl of
- ‘A small Africa in Colombia’: the palenqueras of CartagenaIn the south American port city, an expressive Black ancestral community live full, self-fashioned lives protected by culture and identityDon’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHel
- 15 of the best men’s coats for winter – from puffer jackets to parkas to trenchcoatsA quality coat is central to a successful winter wardrobe, so here are our top tips for choosing the perfect style for you• The best men’s boots for winterDuring winter, you wear your coat more than a
- ‘She thought it was too sexy!’: portraits of Kate Moss, Grace Jones and a tea-drinking chimp – in picturesFrom a gold-covered Dennis Rodman to Jack Nicholson sitting in the snow, Albert Watson has spent a career shooting the stars – as well as the occasional giant coffee spoon Continue reading...
- Peter Mandelson is fleeing the House of Lords: now let’s throw out all the other rogues and idlers | Jenny JonesIt’s wrong that the disgraced politician can keep his title, but the real issue is the need for a second chamber the public can trust Jenny Jones is a Green party peerPeter Mandelson has resigned fro
- If Reform ever wins power in Westminster, it will be because of Labour’s cowardice | George MonbiotStarmer could improve our unfair electoral system to stop the hard right, but he won’t. All the party has left are threats about ‘splitting the vote’Don’t let the Labour party say one more word about
- I’m married, Pakistani – and I don’t want children. That doesn’t make me broken | Fizza AbbasI live in a country where a woman’s value is often measured by motherhood, but for me and many others fulfilment simply looks differentI booked an online appointment with a gynaecologist in Karachi du
- On a street in Minneapolis, two versions of masculinity clashed. One anchored in fear, the other in care | Alexander HurstAlex Pretti had courage and empathy. This, not Maga’s conception of male power, is what we must teach young menThe first thing that grabbed me about the Rapture’s 2011 song It Takes Time to be a Man w
- Want to avoid an invitation? Try the 'soft no' | Polly HudsonI didn’t know how to refuse the offer of a drink without causing offence – until I learned how to kindly demurAlthough honesty is the best policy in general, justice for Pinocchio, because it turns ou
- I knew Trump would target Minnesota. I didn’t expect this level of violence | Rachel LeingangI’m reporting on a political retribution campaign, disguised as immigration enforcement, in the community where I liveI knew they would come here.If you’re a president hell-bent on retreading 2020 and
- Never forget Epstein’s little helpers – the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina HydeI’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghoulsLike a lot of women, I do vaguely care about the lates
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- Apple Sports Now Supports Golf and MoreThe Apple Sports app now supports men's and women's golf, along with improvements to soccer and tennis coverage.Version 3.7 of the app introduces support for every PGA and LPGA tournament, with live l
- Apple Teaching Swift and Robotics Across Its India Supply ChainApple today announced a new Education Hub in Bengaluru as part of an expanded effort to provide technical training and skills development for employees across its supply chain in India.Apple said the
- New Roadmap Outlines What's Next for NFC on iPhoneApple could benefit from a new wave of NFC technology upgrades after the NFC Forum this week published a roadmap outlining faster data transfers, new security standards, and expanded capabilities.The
- M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Imminent as Reseller Stock DwindlesNew M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models are slated to launch in the near future, according to information shared with MacRumors by an Apple Premium Reseller.The third-party Apple retailer said that
- Apple Continues Improving Apple Support App's AI AssistantApple is continuing to improve the AI Support Assistant that it is testing in the Apple Support app, introducing new functionality in the latest update.In addition to answering questions about Apple d
- Xcode 26.3 Lets AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI Build Apps AutonomouslyWith Xcode 26.3, Apple is adding support for agentic coding, allowing developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex right in Xcode for app creation.Agentic coding will allow
- Apple Gives Final Warning to Home App UsersIn 2022, Apple introduced a new Apple Home architecture that is "more reliable and efficient," and the deadline to upgrade and avoid issues is fast approaching.In an email this week, Apple gave custom
- Apple Music Replay 2026 Now AvailableApple Music subscribers can now access their Replay 2026 playlist, which is rolling out to users who meet Apple's minimum listening requirements for the year.As in previous years, Replay 2026 ranks yo
- No Major Design Changes Coming to iPhone 18 Models, Leaker ClaimsThe iPhone 18 lineup will not feature signifiant design changes, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."The Weibo user claims that since the iPhone 17 lineup proved to be successful wi
- iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhoneWe are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week or two away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to
- Valentine's Day Deals: Get Low Prices on AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and MoreWe're just over one week away from Valentine's Day, which falls on Saturday, February 14 this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notab
- 'Humans of Apple TV'A new ad is out today for the Apple TV streaming service, and it focuses on the humans involved in making the shows and films, ranging from actors to production crews to makeup artists. The video show
- Apple Seemingly Avoiding Latest Chip Tech for New iPhones and MacsApple is expected to use TSMC's base 2-nanometer N2 process rather than the newer N2P variant for its upcoming A20 and M6 chips, according to the China Times.Apple is rumored to launch the A20 chip wi
- Apple's Studio Display 2 Reportedly on Track to Launch This Year With These New FeaturesApple plans to release a new version of the Studio Display "in the first half of 2026," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.In his Power On newsletter on Sunday, Gurman noted tha
- Report: OLED MacBook Pro to Launch This YearApple's first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays will launch in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to Korea's The Elec.Samsung Display will reportedly begin mass production of eighth-generation
- Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.2, which means that iPhone users who have updated to iOS 26.2.1 are no longer able to downgrade to the earlier version of iOS. Apple released iOS 26.2.1 last week wi
- Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 236 With Bug Fixes and Performance ImprovementsApple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test fea
- Firefox Getting New Controls to Turn Off AI FeaturesThe Firefox browser is gaining options to turn off AI enhancements, Mozilla said today. Firefox users who prefer to browse without artificial intelligence will be able to turn off several AI features
- AirTag 2 Hands-On: What's New and Should You Upgrade?Apple just released the second-generation AirTag, five years after the original model debuted. There's been a lot of time for Apple to come up with improvements, so we thought we'd test out the new mo
- Anker's New 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger With 25W Qi2.2 Fast Charging is Now Available for $120Anker today launched its latest charger for the iPhone, the Anker Prime Wireless Charging Station. It's a 3-in-1 charger that can charge an iPhone at up to 25W, fast charge an iPhone, and charge A
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- The Best Cordless Vacuums for Your Whole House (2026)Clean your house without the constraint of a power cord with these cordless stick vacuums.
- 9 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2026): Battery-Powered, LTE, No SubscriptionThese weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE cameras that need no subscription.
- Forget Hinge or Bumble. This App Promises a Personal AI MatchmakerInstead of using AI as a coach, our AI chatbots just began talking to each other, as we became human facilitators for an AI love story. Now that's what I call dystopian.
- Alpine Skier Ryan Cochran-Siegle’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026From maple syrup packets to a latex pillow, these are his personal essentials that bring a taste of Vermont to Milan.
- The 2026 Winter Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies: What You Need to KnowFrom Heated Rivalry stars to the event’s iconic venues, here’s what you should be looking out for at the Winter Olympics 2026 opening and closing ceremonies.
- Winter Olympics 2026: Why I Love Watching CurlingWithin the sports culture of more, bigger, and faster, the epically slow winter sport of curling is an entrancing watch.
- Outdoor Vitals Vantage Alpine Puffer Jacket Review: Perfect Spring PufferOutdoor Vitals' Vantage Alpine puffer jacket uses gold-embedded down to break up water molecules to keep you warm and dry.
- Why Are Some Women Training for Pregnancy Like It’s a Marathon?A growing legion of “zero trimester” influencers are convincing followers that healthy pregnancies are a choice—and that raw milk, watching sunsets, and pricey specialized courses can help.
- AI Bots Are Now a Signifigant Source of Web TrafficNew data shows AI bots pushing deeper into the web, prompting publishers to roll out more aggressive defenses.
- HHS Is Making an AI Tool to Create Hypotheses About Vaccine Injury ClaimsExperts worry Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Health Department will use an internal AI tool to analyze vaccine injury claims in a way that furthers his anti-vaccine agenda.
- An ‘Intimacy Crisis’ Is Driving the Dating DivideIn his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness epid
- I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren’t AllowedI went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.
- The Paramilitary ICE and CBP Units at the Center of Minnesota's KillingsTwo agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones.
- Upgrade Your Roku Before the Big GameRoku is knocking down the price of all of its streaming devices ahead of football’s big game.
- Republicans Are All In on Boosting Fraud Allegations in CaliforniaRight-wing influencers who were instrumental in spreading allegations of fraud in Minnesota ahead of ICE’s surge are now going after a number of California’s social welfare programs.
- Best Microsoft Surface Laptop (2026): Which Model to Buy or AvoidSurface Pro or Surface Laptop? Here’s how to decide which Microsoft device is right for you.
- Nintendo’s Virtual Boy Is a Silly but Fun Blast From the PastThis $100 accessory adds a little bit of that Nintendo quirkiness to the otherwise no-nonsense Switch 2.
- 7 Best Shower Filters (2026), WIRED Tested and ApprovedWe tested leading filtered shower heads, from Rorra to Canopy to Jolie. The winners were clear.
- A Continuous Glucose Monitor Might Help You Lose Weight (2026)Signos is the first FDA-cleared, AI-enabled system that uses CGMs to nudge you toward healthier behaviors.
- Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact ComfortThis sleeper sofa comprises a reversible chaise, sofa, daybed, and queen-size bed—I slept on it for a week to see if it’s good for guests.
- ‘Fallout’ Producer Jonathan Nolan on AI: ‘We’re in Such a Frothy Moment’The Westworld showrunner thinks AI will be good for burgeoning filmmakers, but not for Hollywood blockbusters.
- All the Sports You Won’t See at the 2026 Winter OlympicsThe makeup of the Winter Olympics has changed many times in the 100-plus years of the Games. Here are some sports that haven’t stood the test of time.
- Nick Goepper’s Starter Pack: Winter Olympics 2026What a three-time Olympic medalist packs for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
- 12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter OlympicsHistory is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven’t even started.
- ‘She Has a Presence’: The ‘Melania’ Superfans Who Turned Up for Opening WeekendWIRED attended two documentary screening parties—one on each coast—for the First Lady’s film. What a time.
- How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public ServantsA new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.
- Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep HealthAs nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
- Epstein Files Reveal Peter Thiel’s Elaborate Dietary RestrictionsThe latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exacting approach to food.
- Elon Musk Is Rolling xAI Into SpaceX—Creating the World’s Most Valuable Private CompanyBy fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.
- HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in GrantsSince March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to weed out perceived alignment with “DEI” or “gender ideology.”
- The Tech Elites in the Epstein FilesThe Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.
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- Our Favorite Soundbar for Most People Is $50 OffYamaha’s simple setup and substantial subwoofer set it apart, especially on sale.
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- Adobe Actually Won't Discontinue AnimateAdobe is no longer planning to discontinue Adobe Animate on March 1st. From a report: In an FAQ, the company now says that Animate will now be in maintenance mode and that it has "no plans toâdisconti
- AMD Hints the Next-Gen Xbox Console Could Launch Next YearAn anonymous reader shares a report: Speaking during an earnings call on Tuesday, CEO Lisa Su stated that its development of Microsoft's next-gen Xbox SoC is "progressing well to support a launch in 2
- Say Hello To GoogleSQLBrianFagioli writes: Google has quietly retired the ZetaSQL name and rebranded its open source SQL analysis and parsing project as GoogleSQL. This is not a technical change but a naming cleanup meant
- OpenAI's Lead Is Contracting as AI Competition IntensifiesOpenAI's rivals are cutting into ChatGPT's lead. From a report: The top chatbot's market share fell from 69.1% to 45.3% between January 2025 and January 2026 among daily U.S. users of its mobile app.
- Walmart Joins $1 Trillion ClubWalmart's market cap surpassed $1 trillion on Tuesday, putting the largest U.S. retail chain in an exclusive club dominated by tech groups. Bloomberg adds: The Bentonville, Arkansas-based chain -- a l
- Google Home Finally Adds Support For ButtonsAn anonymous reader shares a report: Google Home users, your long nightmare is over. The platform has finally added support for buttons. The release notes for a February 2 update state that several ne
- Ultra-Processed Foods Should Be Treated More Like Cigarettes Than Food, Study SaysUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have more in common with cigarettes than with fruit or vegetables, and require far tighter regulation, according to a new report. The Guardian: UPFs and cigarettes are eng
- NASA Delays Artemis II To MarchClickOnThis writes: NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch to March of this year, after a wet dress-rehearsal uncovered a hydrogen leak. From the NASA article: During tanking, engineers spent several
- Google Plots Big Expansion in India as US Restricts VisasAlphabet is plotting to dramatically expand its presence in India [non-paywalled source], with the possibility of taking millions of square feet in new office space in Bangalore, India's tech hub. Fro
- 'Vibe Coding Kills Open Source'Four economists across Central European University, Bielefeld University and the Kiel Institute have built a general equilibrium model of the open-source software ecosystem and concluded that vibe cod
- YouTube Kills Background Playback on Third-Party Mobile BrowsersYouTube has confirmed that it is blocking background playback -- the ability to keep a video's audio running after minimizing the browser or locking the screen -- for non-Premium users across third-pa
- PayPal's CEO Change Blindsided HP's BoardAn anonymous reader shares a report: PayPal said on Tuesday it was booting its CEO and replacing him with its board chair Enrique Lores, sparing no ambiguity as to why: "The pace of change and executi
- Adobe Is Killing A Popular Animation And Game Development ProgramAdobe has emailed users of Adobe Animate to let them know the popular animation and game development program will be discontinued on March 1, an abrupt decision that has angered animators and game dev
- Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 Alum Charged for Alleged FraudAn anonymous reader shares a report: By now, the Forbes 30 Under 30 list has become more than a little notorious for the amount of entrants who go on to be charged with fraud.[...] Gokce Guven, a 26-y
- The Switch is Now Nintendo's Best-Selling Console of All TimeThe original Switch is officially Nintendo's best-selling console of all time after surpassing the DS handheld in lifetime sales. From a report: In its latest earnings release, Nintendo reports that t
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- Everyone is stealing TVWalk the rows of the farmers market in a small, nondescript Texas town about an hour away from Austin, and you might stumble across something unexpected: In between booths selling fresh, local pickles
- Anthropic says ‘Claude will remain ad-free,’ unlike ChatGPTClaude plans to run one ad before the Super Bowl, and another during it. | Screenshot: Claude ad Anthropic has announced that it won't be bringing ads to its AI chatbot Claude, in sharp contrast to co
- Sen. Warren wants to know what Google Gemini’s built-in checkout means for user privacySen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is pressing Google for more information about its plans to build a checkout feature into its Gemini AI chatbot. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Warren expresses c
- Adobe actually won’t discontinue AnimateAdobe is no longer planning to discontinue Adobe Animate on March 1st. In an FAQ, the company now says that Animate will now be in maintenance mode and that it has "no plans to discontinue or remove a
- Republicans haul Netflix before Congress for being too ‘woke’Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos (L) and Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer Bruce Campbell testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy
- AMD hints Microsoft could launch its next-gen Xbox in 2027Microsoft confirmed last year that it's working on a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD. Now, AMD is hinting that the next Xbox console, which will use custom AMD chips, could be launching
- Department of Justice appeals Google search monopoly rulingOn Tuesday, the Department of Justice and the plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Google filed a cross-appeal, as the DOJ Antitrust Division announced in a post on X: "Today, the DOJ Antitrust Di
- Slopaganda goes WestAfter right-wing YouTuber Nick Shirley's viral video alleging fraud at Minnesota daycares he said were operated by Somali residents, Donald Trump's administration responded by flooding the state with
- Borderlands 4 for Switch 2 is on ‘pause’Development on the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Borderlands 4 is on "pause," according to a statement from a Take-Two spokesperson given to Variety. "We made the difficult decision to pause developmen
- The four best Super Bowl TV deals we foundThe Super Bowl is not only one of the biggest sporting events in the world, it’s also one of the best times of year to find a deal on a big TV. For major events in particular, a large TV makes sense b
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- Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claimsLawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
- Melinda French Gates says ex-husband Bill has questions to answer over EpsteinShe said her ex-husband and others named in the Epstein files needed to answer whatever questions remain.
- Palestine Action protesters cleared of Elbit burglaryThe group are cleared of aggravated burglary over the alleged raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
- Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trialMarius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
- 'I've never hit anything so hard': What it's like to be attacked by a sharkPeter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
- Snooker legend John Virgo dies aged 79John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.
- Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plungeNovo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.
- Hope for Olympic skater in Minions music disputeFigure skater Tomas-Llorence Guarino Sabate is optimistic he can perform to music from the Minions films at the Winter Olympics after receiving copyright clearance.
- Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
- Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest filesTwenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.
- Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another levelSir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.
- Who is in the files?Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.
- Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutinyThe BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
- I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentaryThe mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.
- Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waitsIs your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?
- How we decluttered our home and you can tooFour people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.
- The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics sayThe one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.
- What's happening and who to look out for in Milan-CortinaWhat's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
- Thousands without power in freezing Ukraine as renewed Russian strikes continueUkraine's leader says regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv are among those suffering the most from blackouts as a result of recent attacks.
- Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promisesThere are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.
- Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in EnglandRule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
- Claire Foy says she had parasites for five yearsThe Crown star had to change her diet due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.
- Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy LetbyThe five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
- Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in historyThe Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.
- Draco Malfoy becomes unlikely Lunar New Year mascot in ChinaThis year's trendy Lunar New Year decor comes with a stroke of wizardry.
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- Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into MandelsonPeter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
- Children in Care: How to Fix the Fostering CrisisFoster carer Louise Allen says the problem isn’t the children, it’s the system.
- Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and was a popular BBC commentator for decades, has died.
- The F1, football and NFL figures who kept Epstein links after convictionSenior figures in sport maintained personal contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while others were discussed regarding potential deals.
- Is Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend?Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his team only sit seventh on net spend over the last five years. Is he right?
- 'Quite annoying that we keep going on and on about it' - McCullum defends squadIn a wide-ranging interview, Brendon McCullum talks about Harry Brook's altercation with a nightclub bouncer and the criticism of England's off-field behaviour.
- Six new faces to watch in the Six NationsThe world's oldest rugby tournament is the stage for a clutch of young stars to make their name.
- Team GB's childhood friends fired up for revengeBruce Mouat and Jen Dodds are fired up to make amends on Wednesday for the agony of their mixed doubles curling semi-final against Norway in 2022.
- Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threatDespite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.
Ars Technica
- So yeah, I vibe-coded a log colorizer—and I feel good about itSome semi-unhinged musings on where LLMs fit into my life—and how I'll keep using them.
- Netflix says users can cancel service if HBO Max merger makes it too expensive80 percent of HBO Max subscribers subscribe to Netflix, Sarandos tells Senate.
- Godlike Titan threatens humanity in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters S2 trailer"This Titan is like a god, and the sea creatures worship it."
- Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI deal has seemingly vanishedTwo AI giants shake market confidence after investment fails to materialize.
- Newborn dies after mother drinks raw milk during pregnancyRaw milk is promoted by anti-vaccine Health Secretary Kennedy.
- X office raided in France's Grok probe; Elon Musk summoned for questioningParis prosecutor: Illegal content probe includes pornographic images of minors.
- Nintendo Switch is the second-bestselling game console ever, behind only the PS2Switch 2 has already beaten the Wii U and is on its way to overtaking GameCube.
- Google court filings suggest ChromeOS has an expiration dateChromeOS may be canned once the current support guarantee has run its course.
- Xcode 26.3 adds support for Claude, Codex, and other agentic tools via MCPWith Model Context Protocol (MCP), this works with more than Codex/Claude, too.
- Wing Commander III: "Isn't that the guy from Star Wars?"C:\ArsGames looks at a vanguard of the multimedia FMV future that never quite came to pass.
- Upset at reports that he'd given up, Trump now wants $1B from HarvardHefty "fine" comes in wake of NY Times reporting of money-free settlement.
- China bans all retractable car door handles, starting next yearThe pop-out door handle ban starts in 2027 for new cars, 2029 for existing models.
- Senior staff departing OpenAI as firm prioritizes ChatGPT developmentResources are redirected from long-term research toward improving the flagship chatbot.
- The rise of Moltbook suggests viral AI prompts may be the next big security threatWe don't need self-replicating AI models to have problems, just self-replicating prompts.
- Unable to tame hydrogen leaks, NASA delays launch of Artemis II until MarchNASA spent most of Monday trying to overcome hydrogen leaks on the Artemis II rocket.
- Looking back at Catacomb 3D, the game that led to Wolfenstein 3DRomero, Carmack, and colleagues discuss an oft-forgotten piece of PC gaming history.
- Streaming service Crunchyroll raises prices weeks after killing its free tierSony has made streaming anime pricier since buying Crunchyroll.
- SpaceX acquires xAI, plans to launch a massive satellite constellation to power it"This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission."
- Russian drones use Starlink, but Ukraine has plan to block their Internet accessDefense chief: "No Ukrainians have been killed by Russian drones using Starlink."
- Court orders restart of all US offshore wind constructionTrump admin's "it's classified" ploy put on hold in five different cases.
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- Lifehacker Deals Live Blog: The Best Tech Sales, All in One PlaceKeep up with all of the best deals that Lifehacker publishes, including laptops, speakers, TVs, security cameras, and more.
- How to Keep Your Gym Gear From StinkingYou clothes don't have to reek, nor does your shaker bottle.
- What's the Difference Between the 'Surface Web' and the 'Deep Web'?These are two very different sides to the internet.
- YouTube Just Blocked This Popular Hack for Free Background PlayA third-party browser might not be enough to replace a YouTube Premium subscription anymore.
- This Is What You’ll Find the Best Deals on During This Year’s Presidents Day SalesWhat to shop for, and what to skip.
- That AT&T 'Rewards' Text Is a ScamDon't click to claim your "expiring" rewards.
- 10 Hacks Every AirPods User Should KnowThere are hacks for AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and, well, AirPods.
- The Newest Apple Watch Is $100 Off Right NowImproved battery life, a brighter display, and watchOS 26 features are now available at an even lower price.
- The Fast-Charging Pixel Watch 4 Is on Sale for $300The latest Pixel Watch 4 is at its lowest price yet.
- The Perfect Time to Buy Valentine's Day Flowers Is Earlier Than You ThinkDon't overpay like a sucker.
- 15 Shows Like 'The Night Manager' You Should Watch NextTen years between seasons means you have a lot of time for streaming.
- The Best Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Under $30It's time get real corny, real fast.
- What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: Will the Midterm Elections Be Canceled?Let's talk civics.
- What Happened When a 'Ghost Student' Scammer Took Out Student Loans in My NameIdentity thieves are absconding with federal student aid.
- Google Shut Down Its Dark Web Monitoring Tool, so Here's What to Use InsteadYou still have options when it comes to keeping your data and accounts protected.
- This QLED TV Packs Serious Brightness and Gaming Specs for Under $800This is one of the best budget QLED TVs you can buy right now.
- This Roku Streaming Stick Is a Simple Upgrade, and It’s on Sale for $16 Right NowGive your aging 1080p TV a second life for the price of takeout.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Can Handle AAA Games Better Than People ThinkResident Evil still scared the crap out of me on the Switch 2.
- I Tried Nintendo's New Virtual Boy Accessory for the Switch, and It Turned Me Into a BelieverThe Virtual Boy is good, actually.
- The Out-of-Touch Adults' Guide to Kid Culture: Humans Are in a Dance Battle With AI BabiesAI babies and humanity are locked in a high-stakes dance battle.
- My Favorite Beats Headphones Are More Than Half OffBeats' most premium headphones come have 40-hour battery life and are down to $170.
- Firefox Will Soon Let You Disable All Current (and Future) AI FeaturesAI is coming to Firefox, but at least using it will be entirely optional.
- Amazon Prime Members Can Get Two Free E-Books in FebruaryChoose from a list of titles hand-picked by Amazon editors.
- Wordle Has a New Rule That Might Change Your Best Starting WordYou need to think beyond the vowels.
- Everything We Know About Apple's Rumored Folding iPhone (and iPad)Apple foldables are back in the rumor cycle.
- Google Pushed Back the Deadline on Migrating Your Fitbit Account (Again)If you've been dragging your heels, you have a little more time—but don't wait too long.
- Eight Useful Tool Accessories Every DIYer Should OwnThese innovative add-ons will make your projects easier.
- Apple Has a New Setting to Protect Your Location Data, but Not Everyone Can Use ItYou can hide your coordinates from your cell carrier.
- My Favorite Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts (That Aren’t Flowers)Is there anything more romantic than a pillow that says "rosé all day?" Well, yes. Yes there is.
- Is Moltbook, the Social Network for AI Agents, Actually Fake?Are artificial intelligences really planning behind humans' backs, or are humans helping them fake it?
- Why You Shouldn't Buy a MacBook Pro Right NowNew MacBook Pros might be out by the end of March.
- Everything We Think We Know About the Samsung Galaxy S26 SeriesThree new phones could be launching later this month.
- Sony’s Massive 85-Inch Bravia 5 Mini LED 4K TV Is $700 Off Right NowThis is a great deal for those who want an expansive display from a trusted brand without paying flagship prices.
- This Eufy Outdoor Camera Bundle Is $250 Off Right NowThis wireless security system with no monthly fees just hit its best price yet.
- 10 Hacks Every Nintendo Switch (or Switch 2) Owner Should KnowGet the most out of your Nintendo console.
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- The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailerThe Devil Wears Prada 2, complete with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, hits theaters on May 1. Here's the trailer! If this is an extremely dubious sequel, it sells itself
- Former staff say Nancy Mace had them rig Reddit discussion about hottest women in congressCongresswoman Nancy Mace ordered her staff to boost her in a Reddit discussion about the "hottest women in Congress," upvoting positive comments and otherwise manipulating her standings. And that's ju
- Pelletino puts a tilt-controlled Pac Man in your pocketPelletino is a tiny handheld Pac-Mac arcade game you play by tilting it. It runs the original 1980 arcade ROM under emulation on a 32-bit RISC-V ESP32-C6 microcontroller, wedded to a 240×280 ST7789 LC
- Learn on the go with Headway Premium, now $60 for lifetime access!TL;DR: This Headway Premium Lifetime Subscription provides users with unlimited access to over 2,000 text and audio book summaries for just $59.99 (reg. $299.95). In a world filled with technology and
- Melinda Gates ended marriage with Bill Gates over Epstein allegationsMelinda French Gates, former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, confirmed today that she left him over allegations now revealed in the Epstein Files. "I am so happy to be away from all the muck
- "Highly disturbing allegations of Donald Trump raping children"Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA) pointed out that the latest tranche of released Epstein files raises serious questions about Donald Trump, and that Republican fascination with Bill and Hillary Clinton
- Jupiter smaller than thoughtThe scientific literature was wrong. The school textbooks will have to be replaced. Entire careers were built on falsehoods. New measurements overturn almost 50 years of consensus about the size and s
- Sit like a scoundrel: the Millennium Falcon pilot chairNow you can finish those TPS reports in under 12 parsecs!Please skip the comments about the measurement. I needed a line to open the review. This lovingly obsessive replica of the Falcon's pilot's cha
- When will Tesla give up on cars?Thousands of miles behind Waymo, whose self-driving taxi cabs are so prolific as to have already entered into the realm of public nuisance, Tesla can't even tell the truth about its "Robotaxi." Musk r
- Shartgate: Nothing to see here, please keep votingShartgate is a reminder that America's political media environment has two different standards, depending on who is in power and which network pretends to be concerned. An online pearl clutch has rock
- Trump DOJ decides the Second Amendment only counts when they have the gunsWithout apology or ambiguity, the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia has said that Second Amendment rights for citizens no longer apply in the nation's Capitol. "You bring a g
- Elon Musk rearranges the deck chairs on his personal TitanicElon is playing a shell game; every time he screws up a company, Musk folds it into another and tells his investors this is innovation. Dumping his CSAM-generating AI company into his space ship compa
- Get 24 long-stem roses at 75% offTL;DR: Grab Two Dozen Long-Stem Roses for just $24.99 (reg. $98.00). Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so flowers are simply a must. That being said… have you seen the price of roses these da
- Switch becomes the best-selling Nintendo console everDespite the availability of the Switch 2, Nintendo's original Switch portable game console is still on offer. It's now the company's best-selling game console, according to Nintendo's own figures, hav
- Paris cops raid offices of Elon Musk's X in child porn investigationThe offices of X, formerly known as Twitter, were raided this morning by police in Paris. French authorities haven't announced what they're looking for, but the officers are from a cyber-crime unit in
- One of the earliest-born humans ever to be photographedJohn Owen, one of the last veterans of the French and Indian War, posed for this photograph shortly before his death in 1843 at the age of 107. He was born on April 16, 1735 — making him one of the ea
- These massive bird nests on telephone poles look like Dr. Seuss artSociable weaver birds in the Kalahari Desert have adapted to the scarcity of trees by building their massive communal nests on telephone poles instead. Some of these nests appear to be as large as a t
- Watch ice volcanoes spray frozen water along the Great LakesIce volcanoes are short-lived formations that appear along very cold lake shorelines, most commonly near the Great Lakes. This video shows what they look like when they "erupt." They resemble small vo
- This site simulates the nightmare of modern web browsingHow I Experience the Web Today is a simulation of what it's like to complete a simple Google search in 2026. Accept or deny cookies. Enter your email. Allow notifications? Watch your sanity crumble. T
- ICE claims man in custody shattered his own skull. Sure.Immigrations and Customs Enforcement says a man in its custody ran face-first into a wall. No officer caused it. No excessive force was involved. No one else is responsible. The legally in this countr
- Normalizing surveillance under the banner of helping lost petsThe product manager behind Ring/Amazon's expanded "Search Party" feature may actually care about pet safety and animal kindness: a lost dog, a community alert that helps find the lost pup. What it r
- Work smarter, not harder with 92% off WindowsTL;DR: Power your productivity with one purchase. Upgrade your Windows OS Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 (Reg. $199).I've never believed in the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
- Los Angeles' Tito's Tacos adds a menu itemFor only the third time in its 70-year history, Tito's Tacos has added an item to its legendary menu: a cheese quesadilla. Tito's is a love-it-or-leave-it restaurant in West Los Angeles. Specializing
- Surprise! The Melania movie is terrible and serves no purposeThe Melania movie demonstrates two things: Jeff Bezos has fewer scruples than his Venice wedding already made clear, and Brett Ratner has not changed at all. Aside from that, Melania is as boring as e
- ICE finds $70 million for a warehouse, still can't find the ConstitutionWhile the rest of the country bellyaches about affordability and cannot find housing or healthcare, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has found $70 million to buy a new warehouse, where they plan to
- Rodent reaffirms winter, meteorologists undeterredHauled out of his stump at Gobbler's Knob, before daylight, by a bunch of oddly dressed men, Punxsutawney Phil has done his thing, while meteorology continues to exist.The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club
- Trump back to blaming the victim, business as usual for ICEConvicted felon Trump is once again blaming the dead for state violence and excessive use of force.The Orange Menace's desire to lower the temperature in Minneapolis lasted less than a week. Trump too
- Zerowriter Ink: sleek e-ink typewriterThe Zerowriter Ink is another focus-writing gadget featuring a mechanical keyboard, e-ink screen, and no distracting apps or features beyond simple word-processing tools. Similar to the Freewrite Alph
- Your monthly curriculum is here — and it's 92% offTL;DR: Get access to over 1,000 courses in IT, design, coding, and more with EDU Unlimited by StackSkills for 92% off at just $19.97 (Reg. $600).There's a reason the 'curriculum' trend has taken over
- Wikipedia made doomscrollableXikipedia is an experiment in user experience: Wikipedia content formatted into an infinite-scroll mobile-friendly feed. So you can doomscroll it. It was created by lyra rebane and the source code is