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Acer and Asus have stopped support for laptops in German patent dispute — and I think this is a truly worrying situation for consumers -
Needing a VPN to get support for your laptop is not an acceptable situation.
'Make way for the best TV show of 2026 so far' — Paradise season 2 on Hulu continues to knock an apocalyptic nightmare out of the park -
Paradise season 2 on Hulu and Disney+ has bigger twists, turns and emotions than season 1 — and it’s the most invested you’ll be in a TV show in years.
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 is here with some awesome new skins and a Lunar New Year event -
Call of Duty: Mobile Season 2 has launched, bringing a wealth of new content to the FPS.
The next Pokémon Presents will air next week to celebrate Pokémon Day 2026 and 30 years of the series — here's when to tune in and what to expect -
The Pokémon Company has announced thatthe next Pokémon Presents will air next week on February 27, coinciding with Pokémon Day 2026 and the series's 30th anniversary.
Meta's Pivot From VR Is Happening. Too Bad Glasses Aren't Ready for This Moment -
Commentary: Meta's pushing its metaverse platform almost entirely to phones. It's the latest sign of a massive shift in the company's focus.
Best VPN for Your Smart TV: Unblock Region-Restricted Movies and TV Shows From Your Sofa -
The best VPNs for smart TVs help you access international movies and television shows on apps like Netflix that might not otherwise be available in your region.
Los Angeles County Sues Roblox Over Ongoing Child-Safety Concerns -
The county alleges Roblox has engaged in deceptive business practices and is failing to protect children from predators.
Are Google's days numbered? Study finds AI bots are becoming more 'search-like' - and it's affecting how brands are being seen online -
Publishers are clearly reluctant to allow AI training bots, but it's imperative they allow access for AI crawlers.
Sam Altman claims ChatGPT's adult mode will 'be able to safely relax the restrictions' of the chatbot, but firing a critic of the plan is a reason to be wary -
As OpenAI prepares to launch an adult mode for ChatGPT, the firing of a top internal critic has intensified concerns about safety, governance, and the company’s willingness to embrace internal dissent
This might be the best RTX 5060 laptop deal for photo and video editing right now — color-accurate HP Omen 14 packs a Core Ultra 7 and 3K OLED display for under $1300 -
Massive $700 discount drops HP Omen Transcend with Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5060 to $1300 — a fantastic deal for creative and professional users.
This budget laptop deal is absurd: You're basically buying Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for $279, and getting a 32GB RAM 15.6-inch machine for free -
Better-than-half-price 15.6-inch Bitecool laptop comes with 32GB of RAM, Windows 11 Pro, and Microsoft Office for just $279.
Top Android AI photo and video editor exposes nearly two million user images and videos -
A misconfigured database holding millions of images and videos was found online, and promptly secured.
Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements -
Those temptingly cheap sensors aren't quite such a bargain if you have to buy IKEA's own $109 / £60 hub to make them work.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 21, #1708 -
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Feb. 21, No. 1,708.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 21 #720 -
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 21, No. 720.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 21, #986 -
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 21 #986.
Wisconsin Reverses Decision to Ban VPNs in Age-Verification Bill -
The law would have required websites to block VPN users from accessing "harmful material."
NASA Admits Fault in Starliner Test Flight, Classifies It as 'Type A' Mishap -
Remember the astronauts who were stranded in space for months? NASA says it's close to identifying the "true technical root cause" of the spaceship malfunctions.
The Pentagon wants swarms of voice-controlled AI drones, and is offering a $100 million prize as a reward — and Elon Musk's SpaceX is taking pole position -
The Pentagon has launched a $100 million contest to develop voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms amid unresolved technical challenges.
More fun, shorter waits: Disneyland says it added 1.5 million ride experiences in 2025 without new builds -
Disneyland is investing heavily in reliability upgrades that are already delivering more rides, shorter waits, and smoother visits – even as major new attractions remain years away.