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Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags

Peak Design has wearable gadget straps for people who hate bags

Peak Design is launching a lineup of mobile straps for carrying small gadgets and other essentials around without dumping them into a bag. There are t…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
SpendRule raises $2M, emerges from stealth to help hospitals track spending

SpendRule raises $2M, emerges from stealth to help hospitals track spending

SpendRule, launched last summer, is an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare systems track their spending.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ā€˜best and final’ offer

Warner Bros. Discovery gives Paramount one week to present its ā€˜best and final’ offer

After rejecting Paramount's latest acquisition bid, Warner Bros. Discovery says it's giving the David Ellison-led entertainment giant seven days to ma…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

AirTags are basically an essential accessory for iPhone users who want to keep track of things like their keys, wallet and backpack. While it's easy e…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
The 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off

The 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is 33 percent off

If you're looking to expand the storage on your Switch 2, the 512GB Samsung P9 microSD Express card is on sale right now for 33 percent off, marked do…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is up to $300 off

Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 is up to $300 off

Apple released its new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 in October with little fanfare. But, despite the underselling, we found the device to be a great upgrade…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Pick up a bundle of four first-gen AirTags for only $64

Pick up a bundle of four first-gen AirTags for only $64

At this point, you can find discounts on AirTags fairly often but if you want to spend as little as possible, it's worth waiting for a discount like t…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race

Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race

Adani's plan targets up to 5 gigawatts of capacity, with data centers planned alongside partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
How to Convert Any Recipe for the Air Fryer in Minutes

How to Convert Any Recipe for the Air Fryer in Minutes

Want to skip the lengthy cooking time for that dish? Here's how to convert it into a fast and friendly air fryer recipe.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
How to Use 200+ Alexa Voice Commands to Control Your Entire Smart Home

How to Use 200+ Alexa Voice Commands to Control Your Entire Smart Home

These are all the Alexa and Alexa Plus commands you could need to handle a wide variety of situations.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
My Galaxy A17 Review: Samsung's $200 Phone Does It All... Slowly

My Galaxy A17 Review: Samsung's $200 Phone Does It All... Slowly

Samsung's lower-cost Galaxy phone hits all the right check boxes, but it's easily overwhelmed when multitasking.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us

12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us

San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressures soon hitting other sectorsNot long after the terms ā€œ996ā€ and …

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Guardian Technology
Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ā€˜AI’

Laurie Spiegel on the difference between algorithmic music and ā€˜AI’

In 1986, electronic music pioneer Laurie Spiegel created Music Mouse, a way for those with a Mac, Atari, or Amiga computer to dabble in algorithmic mu…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
Airbnb expands its ā€œReserve Now, Pay Laterā€ globally

Airbnb expands its ā€œReserve Now, Pay Laterā€ globally

The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans -- without losing money upfront.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
AI Is Taking Over Social Media, but Only 44% of People Are Confident They Can Spot It, CNET Finds

AI Is Taking Over Social Media, but Only 44% of People Are Confident They Can Spot It, CNET Finds

Half of social media users said they want better labels on AI-generated and edited posts.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Why I Don't Blindly Trust Google's 'Verified' Badge When Shopping for VPNs

Why I Don't Blindly Trust Google's 'Verified' Badge When Shopping for VPNs

A badge means reviewed for foundational app security, not necessarily trusted with your online privacy.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
As AI jitters rattle IT stocks, Infosys partners with Anthropic to build ā€˜enterprise-grade’ AI agents

As AI jitters rattle IT stocks, Infosys partners with Anthropic to build ā€˜enterprise-grade’ AI agents

Under the partnership, Infosys plans to integrate Anthropic's Claude models into its Topaz AI platform to build so-called "agentic" systems.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  TechCrunch
Europe probes Shein's addictive app design and illegal product sales

Europe probes Shein's addictive app design and illegal product sales

The European Commission (EC) has opened an investigation into low-cost fast fashion retailer Shein. EC officials are concerned about the sale of illeg…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
7 Foods That a Nutritionist Recommends for Better Sleep

7 Foods That a Nutritionist Recommends for Better Sleep

If you struggle to fall asleep at night, you might want to try adding these nutritionist-approved foods to your plate during the day.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
The Best Electric Kettles of 2026: Budget, Gooseneck, Stylish and Speedy

The Best Electric Kettles of 2026: Budget, Gooseneck, Stylish and Speedy

CNET's experts have tested dozens of popular electric kettles to find the best for making your favorite hot beverage.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?

Who needs a laptop when you have a folding phone?

The first rule of Purse Computer is to check your bag before you leave the house. A few days ago, I took a 15-minute walk to a nearby coffee shop thin…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
10 Kitchen Tools Nutrition Experts Recommend for Sticking With Your Healthy Eating Goals

10 Kitchen Tools Nutrition Experts Recommend for Sticking With Your Healthy Eating Goals

Make sure your kitchen is well stocked with these tools to keep your health in top form this year.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
KBIS 2026: We're Live at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

KBIS 2026: We're Live at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show

Follow CNET for all the latest updates and news about all the home tech on display from newcomers and major industry players.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Mint Mobile Pairs Its 50% Off Unlimited Plan With Samsung Smartphones, $1 Galaxy A16 or $20 Galaxy A17 in Final Days

Mint Mobile Pairs Its 50% Off Unlimited Plan With Samsung Smartphones, $1 Galaxy A16 or $20 Galaxy A17 in Final Days

Your chance to get a full year of unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data on the nation's largest 5G network for a crazy low price is almost gone.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Nothing to Launch the Phone 4A on March 5, With Hints at a Possible Pink Design

Nothing to Launch the Phone 4A on March 5, With Hints at a Possible Pink Design

Nothing promises the Phone 4A will have a "bold new experimentation of color." We think we might know what that means.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
EU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generation

EU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generation

X is facing yet another investigation into Grok's reported creation of nonconsensual sexual images on the platform. Ireland's Data Protection Commissi…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget
How Much Can a New Fridge Actually Save You? The Surprising Truth About Energy

How Much Can a New Fridge Actually Save You? The Surprising Truth About Energy

We did the math: Here's how much a new fridge model can save you over one that's a decade old.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
If You Care About Good Coffee, It's Time You Learn the 'Golden Ratio'

If You Care About Good Coffee, It's Time You Learn the 'Golden Ratio'

Want to make the best pot of coffee possible? This is how you do it.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
This App-Free Smart Plug Allows Voice Commands With Zero Privacy Concerns

This App-Free Smart Plug Allows Voice Commands With Zero Privacy Concerns

Emerson's SmartVoice line lets you order devices around without the need for apps or the internet. I found out how well it works.

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  CNET Tech
Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels

Samsung is slopping AI ads all over its social channels

After cramming AI into every inch of its smartphones, appliances, and other devices, Samsung is now increasingly slapping it across social media. Seve…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  The Verge
It’s Probably a Bit Much to Say This AI Agent Cyberbullied a Developer By Blogging About Him

It’s Probably a Bit Much to Say This AI Agent Cyberbullied a Developer By Blogging About Him

It's an interesting case study in AI agents and that whole "agency" thing...

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Gizmodo
Valve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortages

Valve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortages

Don’t expect the Steam Deck to be easier to get anytime soon. Valve has posted a notice on the Steam Deck page with a warning that the handheld gaming…

Feb 17, 2026  ā€¢  Engadget

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