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Google announces dates for I/O 2026

Google announces dates for I/O 2026

It's official: Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says it will share the "latest AI breakthr…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

Meta’s own research found parental supervision doesn’t really help curb teens’ compulsive social media use

An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more incl…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Budge the Scale, Major Review Finds

Intermittent Fasting Doesn’t Budge the Scale, Major Review Finds

A new review fails to find much of any added weight loss benefit from intermittent fasting compared to typical diet advice.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China

Texas AG sues TP-Link over purported connection to China

Texas is suing Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link for deceptively marketing the security of its products and allowing Chinese hacking groups to access America…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans

Tesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That’s 4x Higher Than Humans

The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
10 Genre Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix

10 Genre Movies to Watch Before They Leave Netflix

'Bram Stoker's Dracula,' 'I Know What You Did Last Summer,' 'The Amazing Spider-Man,' and more are all jumping off the streamer soon.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables

Apple is reportedly cooking up a trio of AI wearables

As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Thrive raises $10B for new fund, its largest yet

Thrive raises $10B for new fund, its largest yet

Thrive Capital just raised $10 billion for its new fund-- nearly double the size of its last fund.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19 and 20

Google I/O 2026 is set for May 19 and 20

We’ll soon get a closer look at a bunch of features and updates Google has planned for Android and its other services. The company has confirmed that …

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Ethereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be Gambling

Ethereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be Gambling

Who knew being able to bet on everything would lead to people acting irresponsibly?

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

Here are the best Apple Watch deals available right now

In September, Apple launched its latest batch of smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 11, the SE 3, and the Ultra 3. Each has its own pros a…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too

When Google announced it had engineered AirDrop compatibility for its Pixel 10 phones late last year, the pessimists among us figured it would be a ma…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Wednesday Reveal, New Colors, Preorders

Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Wednesday Reveal, New Colors, Preorders

While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series will launch on Wednesday.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods

Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods

Apple is pushing ahead with plans to launch its first pair of smart glasses, along with an AI-powered pendant and camera-equipped AirPods, according t…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Unmasking the Secrets of the New ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer

Unmasking the Secrets of the New ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer

Our latest look at the next 'Star Wars' movie gives us a better idea of what it's about—and, of course, a few familiar faces.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Conspiracy Theorists Think Obama Is Sending Secret Messages With Talk About Aliens

Conspiracy Theorists Think Obama Is Sending Secret Messages With Talk About Aliens

"Obama is talking to a subset of the population whom he knows will understand."

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat

Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat

Colbert: "I want to assure you this decision is for purely financial reasons." Talk show host Stephen Colbert said CBS forbade him from interviewing T…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Ars Technica
Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’

Climactic launches hybrid fund to get startups through the ‘valley of death’

The new project, called Material Scale, will initially focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  TechCrunch
It’s Time to Admit Working in VR Has Been One Big Failure

It’s Time to Admit Working in VR Has Been One Big Failure

Working in VR is really not working out.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
Google Sued by Former NPR Host Over NotebookLM AI Voice

Google Sued by Former NPR Host Over NotebookLM AI Voice

A lawsuit by radio host David Greene alleges that Google used his voice to train its AI. Google denies the allegation.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Pinterest Lets Your Control How Much AI Slop You See. Here's How to Tone It Down

Pinterest Lets Your Control How Much AI Slop You See. Here's How to Tone It Down

Pinterest is giving some settings for you to control AI slop. Here's where to find them.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Most VMware users still "actively reducing their VMware footprint," survey finds

Most VMware users still "actively reducing their VMware footprint," survey finds

Broadcom's "strategy was never to keep every customer," CloudBolt report says. More than two years after Broadcom took over VMware, the virtualization…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Ars Technica
WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with prompts

WordPress’ new AI assistant will let users edit their sites with prompts

Starting on Tuesday, WordPress users can edit their websites using the new AI assistant built into the platform's site editor and media library, TechC…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So

Could Water Be the Future of Space Propulsion? This Startup Thinks So

General Galactic is aiming to fly a satellite using a water-powered propulsion system.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Cast and Creator on Episode 5’s Shocking Demise

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Cast and Creator on Episode 5’s Shocking Demise

'In the Name of the Mother' marks a turning point not just for the HBO show, but in Westeros history.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Gizmodo
What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?

What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?

Connected car servers won't be online indefinitely, and startups often go bust. Imagine turning the key or pressing the start button of your car—and n…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Ars Technica
The best Presidents Day deals you can still grab

The best Presidents Day deals you can still grab

Deals have been pretty scarce since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’ve seen strong discounts return across a range of categor…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  The Verge
Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride

Netflix is adapting the board game Ticket to Ride

Netflix has been in the game adaptation business for a while now, but until recently most of its attention had been on adapting video games. That’s st…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
Computers Powered by Light Could Help AI's Energy Problem

Computers Powered by Light Could Help AI's Energy Problem

A prototype that uses an "infinity mirror" has been built by Penn State researchers.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Anthropic Says Its Newest AI Model Is Getting Pretty Good at Using a Computer

Anthropic Says Its Newest AI Model Is Getting Pretty Good at Using a Computer

Claude Sonnet 4.6, released Tuesday, can apparently fill out multistep web forms and use several browser tabs.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech
Save up to 81 percent on ExpressVPN two-year plans right now

Save up to 81 percent on ExpressVPN two-year plans right now

ExpressVPN is back on sale again, and its two-year plans are up to 81 percent off right now. You can get the Advanced tier for $88 for 28 months. This…

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  Engadget
'High Potential' Season 2: When Is the Next Episode Coming?

'High Potential' Season 2: When Is the Next Episode Coming?

Read on for how to tune into the hit show starring Kaitlin Olson on ABC and Hulu.

Feb 17, 2026  â€˘  CNET Tech

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