All It Takes Is Two $10 Smart Plugs to Make It Look Like You're Home, and Deter Potential Intruders Setup takes just five minutes and doesn't require anymore expensive tech Homes & Gardens · Feb 20
Major CarGurus data breach reportedly sees 1.7 million corporate records stolen CarGurus reportedly hit by ShinyHunters - with devastating effect. TechRadar · Feb 20
Google Chrome just got a new 'Split view' feature — 3 upgrades you need to know Google just released a trio of upgrades for Chrome, including split view which will instantly change how you use the browser. Tom’s Guide · Feb 19
Booking Holdings Split: The Catalyst Wall Street Didn’t See Coming Booking Holdings announced a 25-for-1 stock split after strong earnings, but AI disruption fears has investors questioning the near-term outlook MarketBeat · Feb 19
Teens had ‘an addicts' narrative about their Instagram use’ — Mark Zuckerberg takes stand in trail which could reshape not just social media, but his AI and Ray-Ban XR dreams Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta in social media addiction trial, which could have major ramifications for online platforms. TechRadar · Feb 19
West Virginia sues Apple over child sex abuse material stored and shared on iCloud Attorney general JB McCuskey, a Republican, calls case the first of its kind by a government agency against company The Guardian - US · Feb 19
The Galaxy XR's superpower was hiding right in front of my face this whole time The Samsung Galaxy XR's Android XR operating system is far better than I had hoped, and that all starts with the best apps I already use and love. Android Central · Feb 19
My ghost is not for sale: The case against Meta's AI Afterlife patent Meta has been granted a patent for AI chatbots that mimic deceased users — and it raises unsettling questions about grief, identity, and digital legacy. Tom’s Guide · Feb 19
Sam Altman’s viral ‘awkward’ moment hid the real shock: this AI just beat ChatGPT and Gemini While Sam Altman and Dario Amodei went viral for a "confused" moment on stage, the real news at Bharat Mandapam was the launch of an Indian AI model that just outperformed Gemini 3. Tom’s Guide · Feb 19
MWC 2026: What we expect to see at Mobile World Congress this year MWC 2026 begins in Barcelona on March 2, with smart glasses, AI tools, and new phones likely to lead the headlines. Android Central · Feb 19
One, two, three ways Google Chrome's latest update is making work fly by Google Chrome highlighted three updates for users on desktop that could help streamline and quicken their work. Android Central · Feb 19
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei refused to hold hands at an AI summit weeks after OpenAI and Anthropic clashed in a tense Super Bowl ad war An uncomfortable photo op exposed how a one-time partnership has transformed into one of Silicon Valley’s most consequential AI feuds. Fortune · Feb 19
From Grief to Purpose: The Son Turning His Mother’s Cancer Battle Into Hope for Millions Walk into Bharat Mandapam this week and you can feel it right away. The noise. The movement. The sense that everyone is talking about the future at the same time. India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026, and it’s big. Startups are pitching. Policymakers are debating. Tech leaders are… Times Life · Feb 19
QuitGPT is going viral — 700,000 users are reportedly ditching ChatGPT for these AI rivals A #QuitGPT boycott is gaining traction online. Here’s what’s driving the backlash, where users are going and whether you should switch. Tom’s Guide · Feb 19
Fortune · Feb 19 Walmart exec says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that other companies are slashing workforces in the name of AI—it’s offering training to 1.6 million workers instead Trillion-dollar retail giant Walmart says it’s not using AI to slash headcount. Instead, it’s providing workers with free access to Google AI training.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 19 How to watch Women's Ice Hockey Final for *FREE* — stream USA vs Canada at Winter Olympics How to watch the Women's Ice Hockey Final at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team USA take on Team Canada.
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Digital blackface flourishes under Trump and AI: ‘The state is bending reality’ From TikTok deepfakes to smears put out by the White House, fake videos modeled on Black archetypes are running rampant - putting Black users at risk
Fortune · Feb 19 Exclusive: Just 5% of workers have this skill, according to Google, and they’re 4.5 times as likely to have a higher salary The C-suite is pushing for AI productivity gains, but less than half of all workers are using the technology—or getting the proper training, according to a new Google report.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 19 Google Maps appears to be removing features if you're not logged in — and that's a huge mistake Google Maps seems to be removing key features if you're not logged into a Google account, which feels like a blunder on Google's part.
Android Central · Feb 19 Nothing is the only brand taking the counterfeit tech problem seriously Counterfeit tech products are a major problem globally, and the knockoffs get better every year. One tech company is finally talking about the issue publicly.
The Guardian - US · Feb 19 Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further
TechRadar · Feb 19 Apple CarPlay gets a big AI upgrade in iOS 26.4 that lets you talk to ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — but there’s a catch Apple has opened up CarPlay to conversational AI bots other than Siri, as previously rumored.
Android Central · Feb 19 I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors Android's face unlock feature lacks advanced security and reliability in difficult lighting situation, but Google might be changing that.
Tom’s Guide · Feb 19 Google Pixel 11 could feature the one thing Apple has that Android can't compete with — what we know A new report has revealed that Google is working on "Project Toscana", which appears to be a new Face ID technology that could match Apple's TrueDepth camera system.
PC Gamer · Feb 19 Firefox is finally ending support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and urges users to upgrade or switch to Linux Mozilla notes, "most browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, have already ended support for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1."