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Samsung to hold its Galaxy S26 event on February 25
Samsung is going to launch S26 lineup just before Mobile World Congress (MWC).
With co-founders leaving and an IPO looming, Elon Musk turns talk to the moon
According to The New York Times, which reports that it heard the meeting, Musk told employees that xAI needs a lunar manufacturing facility, a factoryâŚ
The big AI job swap: why white-collar workers are ditching their careers
As AI job losses rise in the professional sector, many are switching to more traditional trades. But how do they feel about accepting lower pay â and,âŚ
OpenAI Safety VP Reportedly Fired for Sexual Discrimination Against Her Male Colleague
The Wall Street Journal points out that she had criticized ChatGPT's upcoming 'adult mode.'
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Feb. 11
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 11.
Worldâs Dumbest People Think They Can Solve the Nancy Guthrie Ransom Case With Grok
"Hey @grok remove the kidnapper's mask and show us what he looks like."
Ford Says Electric Vehicle Losses Will Continue for 3 More Years
Ford Motor reported a big loss for 2025 because of its troubled electric vehicle division, which it has significantly scaled back.
The Toyota Highlander is now a three-row electric SUV with 320 miles of range
Toyota unveiled the new 2027 Highlander, a fully redesigned midsize SUV that marks the brand's first three-row electric vehicle for the US market and âŚ
OpenAI policy exec who opposed chatbotâs âadult modeâ reportedly fired on discrimination claim
The executive has denied the allegation that she engaged in discrimination.
âDon Colossus,â a Golden Statue of President Trump, Waits for Its Home
A group of cryptocurrency investors backing a memecoin hopes the statue will soon be installed at one of Mr. Trumpâs golf courses in Florida.
Elon Musk Wants to Build an A.I. Satellite Factory on the Moon
In a meeting with employees at his company xAI, Mr. Musk revealed a vision for a facility that includes a giant catapult to launch his satellites intoâŚ
Okay, now exactly half of xAIâs founding team has left the company
Whatever the cause of the departures, the cumulative impact is alarming. There is a lot of work left to do at xAI, and an IPO will bring more scrutinyâŚ
Ford Had Its Biggest Net Loss Since the Recession Due To EV Troubles
Now, Ford CEO is looking to see how China will "change the game."
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 11, #506
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 11, No. 506.
FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine
The move comes amid RFK Jr.'s relentless efforts to enact his anti-vaccine agenda. The Food and Drug Administration has refused to review Moderna's apâŚ
Amazon Ringâs Super Bowl ad sparks backlash amid fears of mass surveillance
Ring's new Search Party feature has once again drawn backlash for the company. A 30-second ad that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl showed Ring cameraâŚ
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Launch Date Revealed for Rumored S26 Lineup
Here's what we know about Unpacked's official date, where the Galaxy S26 series will be unveiled and what else could be coming.
If Youâre Shopping for a Discounted Car at a Dealer Lately, It Might Be Lightly⌠Totaled
Salvage titled cars were once taboo for dealers to sell. But the economics have shifted.
Ecovacs' Latest Robot Lawn Mowers Can Run Wire-Free
Ecovacs' new robot lawn mowers shouldn't require any manual intervention after setup.
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter is stepping down after six years
Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics, announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his role effective immediately and leaving the company on FâŚ
Lymow's New Robot Lawnmower Can Mow Your Lawn, Mulch and Cross Hills Too
The Lymow One Plus builds on its predecessor with improved design, mulching capability and other features. It's now ready for preorder.
SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing
The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions. The upgraded Super Heavy booster slated to launch SpaceX's next Starship fligâŚ
Bezos could have saved The Washington Postâs local news and sports reporters
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Amazon may launch a marketplace where media sites can sell their content to AI companies
A new report claims the e-commerce giant is looking to create a pipeline of licensable content between media publishers and AI companies.
ChatGPTâs deep research tool adds a built-in document viewer so you can read its reports
OpenAI is updating ChatGPT's deep research tool with a full-screen viewer that you can use to scroll through and navigate to specific areas of its AI-âŚ
10 Years Ago, âDeadpoolâ Made Wade Wilson the Peopleâs Clown
The R-rated superhero played by Ryan Reynolds made a splash in February 2016, and he's still a big part of pop culture today.
Samsungâs next Unpacked is confirmed for later this month
Samsung's annual Galaxy S-series reveal is later than usual this year, but we finally have a confirmed date to circle on the calendar: February 25th. âŚ
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Unpacked event is on February 25
After kicking off CES 2026 with its "First Look" event, Samsung is ready to announce the first of what should be several new Galaxy smartphones this yâŚ
Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Colors, Announce Date, Preorders
While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series will be coming this month.
An ice dance duo skated to AI music at the Olympics
Czech ice dancers Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek are learning the hard way that LLMs sometimes spit out straight-up plagiarism.
Trumpâs new âBuy Americanâ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out
It seems clear at this point to say that Donald Trump does not want to spend a single dime on EV charging. He tried to freeze $5 billion in funding foâŚ