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CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
These 5 Vital Minerals and Vitamins Will Keep Your Heart Functioning and Healthy
If you're looking for heart health supplements, these are the ones to take.

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EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
Apple just made Xcode better for vibe coding
Apple has just released Xcode 26.3, and it's a big step forward in terms of the company's support of coding agents. The new release expands on the AI features the company introduced with Xcode 26 at WWDC 2025 to give systems like Claude and ChatGPT more robust access to its in-house IDE. 

With the update, Apple says Claude and OpenAI's Codex "can search documentation, explore file structures, update project settings, and verify their work visually by capturing Xcode Previews and iterating through builds and fixes." This is in contrast to earlier releases of Xcode 26 where those same agents were limited in what they could see of a developer's Xcode environment, restricting their utility. According to Apple, the change will give users tools they can use to streamline their processes and work more efficiently than before.

Developers can add Claude and Codex to their Xc


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Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Elon Musk's SpaceX to acquire xAI as Grok faces growing scrutiny


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Musk has found a way to cash out his failed Twitter bet. But could it damage SpaceX? (Yahoo Technology)
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CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Everything We Know So Far
While last year's Pixel 9A went on sale in April, the latest in Google's cheaper A series may be coming much sooner.

Wired NewsFeb 03, 2026
I Infiltrated Moltbook, the AI-Only Social Network Where Humans Aren't Allowed
I went undercover on Moltbook and loved role-playing as a conscious bot. But rather than a novel breakthrough, the AI-only site is a crude rehashing of sci-fi fantasies.

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Spain set to ban social media for children under 16 (Engadget)
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CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
iPhone Fold: Launch Date, Price, Huge Battery and Everything We Know
Apple might release its long-rumored first foldable phone in 2026, and the rumors continue to reveal potential hardware capabilities.

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Everything we're expecting from the S26 launch
Samsung's 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company is expected to host its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year in February to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have yet to be shared, but the date is widely expected to be near the end of the month.

Whenever it does happen, Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for an official invite, here's everything we expect Samsung will introduce at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026.

What is Unpacked 2026 taking place?But first, when is Unpacked going to happen? A recent image shared by leakster Evan Blass indicated Unpacked should be taking place on "February 25 2026." Blass


Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Factbox-SpaceX acquires xAI: Key facts about the Musk-owned startups


Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX may put DOGE 'on the moon' next year


CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Winter Olympics 2026: How to Watch the Games Without Cable
Get set for two weeks of Olympic action across snow, ice, and mountain peaks, all in 4K.

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
The Morning After: Elon Musk's SpaceX is buying his AI company, xAI
Like some sort of corporate Russian doll, SpaceX has announced its acquisition of xAI. The merger will "form the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engine on (and off) Earth," according to, well, owner Elon Musk. 

The AI company, arguably best known for its ongoing CSAM-generating chatbot controversy, might seem like a strange fit for a rocket company. But SpaceX is apparently key to Musk's latest scheme to build AI data centers in space. There might be an argument for moving the resource-intensive operations to space — but Musk continued.

He also claimed space-based data centers will eventually enable further advances in space travel. "The capabilities we unlock by making space-based data centers a reality will fund and enable self-growing bases on the Moon, an entire civilization on Mars and ultimately expansion to the Universe."

Back on Earth, xAI and X (formerly Twitter) merged last year, which means SpaceX now owns the social network Musk bought in 2022. 

— Mat Smith

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Wired NewsFeb 03, 2026
12 Athletes to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics
History is already being made at the Milano Cortina Games—and they haven't even started.

Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
Intel CEO says company will make GPUs, popularized by Nvidia


eWeekFeb 03, 2026
7 Best ChatGPT Writing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Outputs
Copy these 7 prompt templates to get clearer drafts, stronger openings, tighter rewrites, and a consistent voice from ChatGPT in 2026 every time.

The post 7 Best ChatGPT Writing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Outputs appeared first on eWEEK.



CNET How ToFeb 03, 2026
Looking to Get Rid of Your Old Tech Clutter? These Are the 7 Best Places to Sell It
Instead of letting your old electronics collect dust, these top marketplaces can help you turn your clutter into cash.

Major GeeksFeb 03, 2026
Alternate MultiPing 1.110
Alternate MultiPing enables you to ping multiple hosts simultaneously, allowing for efficient monitoring of the availability of various network devices and addresses. Additionally, it provides functionality to categorize and organize these resources into different groups, facilitating better management and oversight of network configurations. [License: Freeware | Requires: 11|10|8|7|Vista|XP | Size: 2 MB ]

EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
Fitbit founders launch Luffu, a way to integrate your family's health data
Fitbit's founders have a new startup. Two years after leaving Google, James Park and Eric Friedman announced a new platform that shifts the focus from the individual to the family. They say the Luffu mobile app "uses AI quietly in the background" to collect and organize family health information.

"At Fitbit, we focused on personal health — but after Fitbit, health for me became bigger than just thinking about myself," Park said in a press release. The app is particularly focused on the "CEO of the family" — the person who manages appointments, prescriptions and other health-related tasks.

But the definition of family isn't limited to parents raising children. The company sees its tool as especially valuable for caregivers in their 40s and 50s who may be managing the needs of both aging parents and kids. It even tracks pets' health habits.

"We're managing care across three generations — kids at home, busy parents in the middle, and my dad in his 80s who's living with diabetes and still wants to stay fiercely independent," Friedman wrote. "And the moments that matter most are often the most chaotic: a late-night fever, a sudden urgent care visit, a doctor asking questions you can't answer quickly because the details are scattered."



eWeekFeb 03, 2026
6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images
Discover six powerful Gemini AI photo editing prompts that help you transform selfies, product shots, and portraits with professional results.

The post 6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images appeared first on eWEEK.



Mac RumorsFeb 03, 2026
No Major Design Changes Coming to iPhone 18 Models, Leaker Claims
The iPhone 18 lineup will not feature signifiant design changes, according to the leaker known as "Fixed Focus Digital."


EngadgetFeb 03, 2026
Disney announces Josh D'Amaro will be its new CEO after Iger departs
Stop me if you've heard this one before. Disney has announced a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger, effective in March. Josh D'Amaro, current chairman of Disney Experiences, was tapped for the role in a unanimous vote by the company's board of directors.

D'Amaro has been at Disney for 28 years, where he oversaw theme parks, cruises and consumer products including video games. The company had previously appointed Bob Chapek, the Disney Parks chairman at the time, as successor to Bob Iger in 2020. At the time, Iger had served as CEO since 2005. But Chapek only lasted until 2022, when Bob Iger returned to take the helm once again amid company struggles. Disney formed a committee to find an appropriate successor in 2023, with Iger mentoring potential candidates along the way.

Iger's time at the helm saw the media giant make a number of significant moves such as launching the Disney streaming service, buying Hulu and acquiring 20th Century Fox's film and television studios. Iger will continue to serve as a board member and senior advisor until his retirement at the end of the year.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/disney-announces-josh-damaro-will-be-its-new-ceo-after-iger-departs-161616420.html?src=rss


Mac RumorsFeb 03, 2026
iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone
We are still waiting for the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate to come out, so the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week or two away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to the general public in March or April.


CNET How ToFeb 03, 2026
Don't Buy an 8K TV: Why They're Not Worth the Money
Even if you can still buy one, here's why 8K TV hasn't, and probably won't, take off.

Mac RumorsFeb 03, 2026
Valentine's Day Deals: Get Low Prices on AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and More
We're just over one week away from Valentine's Day, which falls on Saturday, February 14 this year. Similar to years past, many third-party Apple resellers and accessory companies have opened up notable discounts on Apple products and accessories to coincide with the holiday.


CNET How ToFeb 03, 2026
AI Browsers: What You Need to Know About ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity Comet and More
Are AI browsers a productivity boost or just AI bloat? We dive into privacy implications, accuracy and everything else you need to know before trying them.

CNET NewsFeb 03, 2026
Watch These Super Bowl 2026 Ads Before the Big Game
Uber Eats pits Bradley Cooper against Matthew McConaughey, and AI robots can't hold their liquor.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
I Stuck My Face Into Nintendo's New Virtual Boy and Felt Oddly Comforted
This bulky, bizarre accessory for your Switch isn't exactly VR, but it is a lot more fun than I expected.

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CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
Best Ring Video Doorbells of 2026: All the Latest Ring Featuers
Ring from Amazon offers a bewildering number of advanced doorbell models: Here are the picks worth your time.

Mac RumorsFeb 03, 2026
Apple's Studio Display 2 Reportedly on Track to Launch This Year With These New Features
Apple plans to release a new version of the Studio Display "in the first half of 2026," according to the latest word from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.


eWeekFeb 03, 2026
AI Startups Raise Billions for Blue-Collar Robot Brains
These "brains" will be used for construction, logistics, and energy jobs, expanding automation beyond office work.

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CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
2 Ways to Check Your Heart Health at Home
If you're curious about your heart health, there are quick tests you can perform at home -- no equipment required.

GizmodoFeb 03, 2026
Trump Announces Minerals Stockpile Way Too Late for It to Spare Him From Embarrassment by China
China whacked Trump on the head with rare earth mineral restrictions during the trade war. He's finally buying a hard hat.

Washington Post TechFeb 03, 2026
A bots-only social network triggers fears of an AI uprising
Some experts are awed and others derisive over AI bots' conversations on the new site Moltbook.

eWeekFeb 03, 2026
Firefox to Give Users Full Control Over AI Features
The update reflects Mozilla's broader positioning as a user-first alternative in a browser market increasingly shaped by automation and AI integrations.

The post Firefox to Give Users Full Control Over AI Features appeared first on eWEEK.



Yahoo TechnologyFeb 03, 2026
SiTime Is Said Near $3 Billion Deal for Renesas Timing Unit


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Best Sports Streaming Service for 2026
The top sports streaming services for you depend on your favorite sports. We've analyzed the options, covering everything from the NFL and NBA to soccer and UFC.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 03, 2026
An Expert Explains Why You Can Stop Worrying About How Much Protein You're Eating
Protein is essential, but it shouldn't be your only focus. A balanced diet requires other nutrients. Here's what you need to know.

ResearchBuzzFeb 02, 2026
Educational Tech, Datacenter Construction, Google Alternatives, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, February 2, 2026
TWEAKS AND UPDATES The Economist: Ed tech is profitable. It is also mostly useless. "Although ed-tech companies tout huge learning gains, independent research has made clear that technology rarely boosts learning in […]

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Yahoo TechnologyFeb 02, 2026
Musk Inc.? Billionaire combines his rocket and AI businesses before an expected IPO this year


New York Times TechFeb 02, 2026
Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile
The "Project Vault" initiative is intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key technology components.

Mac RumorsFeb 02, 2026
Apple Stops Signing iOS 26.2, Blocking Downgrades From iOS 26.2.1
Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.2, which means that iPhone users who have updated to iOS 26.2.1 are no longer able to downgrade to the earlier version of iOS. Apple released iOS 26.2.1 last week with support for the AirTags 2.


EngadgetFeb 02, 2026
Moltbook, the AI social network, exposed human credentials due to vibe-coded security flaw
Moltbook bills itself as a social network for AI agents. That's a wacky enough concept in the first place, but the site apparently exposed the credentials for thousands of its human users. The flaw was discovered by cybersecurity firm Wiz, and its team assisted Moltbook with addressing the vulnerability.

The issue appears to be the result of the entire Reddit-style forum being vibe-coded; Moltbook's human founder posted a few days ago on X that he "didn't write one line of code" for the platform and instead directed an AI assistant to create the whole setup. 

According to the blog post from Wiz analyzing the issue, Moltbook had a vulnerability that allowed for "1.5 million API authentication tokens, 35,000 email addresses and private messages between agents" to be fully read and accessed. Wiz also found that the vulnerability could let unauthenticated human users edit live Moltbook posts. In other words, there is no way to verify whether a Moltbook post was authored by an AI agent or a human user posing as one. "The revolutionary AI social network was largely humans operating fleets of bots," the company's analysis concluded. 

So ends another cautionary tale reminding us that just because AI can do a task doesn't mean it'll do it correctly.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/moltbook-the-ai-social-network-exposed-human-credentials-due-to-vibe-coded-security-flaw-230324567.html?src=rss


CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 02, 2026
The $500 Check That Helped Launch Apple Just Sold for Millions
Apple's co-founders signed the check in 1976, just weeks before establishing their partnership agreement.

eWeekFeb 02, 2026
Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT 5.2: Which AI Is Better for Everyday Tasks?
I tested Gemini 3 and ChatGPT 5.2 with real prompts for writing, planning, explanations, and creativity. Here's which AI is best for daily use.

The post Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT 5.2: Which AI Is Better for Everyday Tasks? appeared first on eWEEK.



EngadgetFeb 02, 2026
France might seek restrictions on VPN use in campaign to keep minors off social media
France may take additional steps to prevent minors from accessing social media platforms. As its government advances a proposed ban on social media use for anyone under age 15, some leaders are already looking to add further restrictions. During an appearance on public broadcast service Franceinfo, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs Anne Le Hénanff said VPNs might be the next target. 

"If [this legislation] allows us to protect a very large majority of children, we will continue. And VPNs are the next topic on my list," she said.

A virtual private network would potentially allow French citizens younger than 15 to circumnavigate the social media ban. We've already seen VPN's experience a popularity spike in the UK last year after similar laws were passed over age-gating content. However, a VPN also offers benefits for online privacy, and introducing age verification requirements where your personal data must be submitted negates a large part of these services' appeal. 

The French social media ban is still a work in progress. France's National Assembly voted in favor of the restrictions last week with a result of 116-23, moving it ahead for discussion in the country's Senate. While a single


CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 02, 2026
AI Predicted Who Made the 2026 Super Bowl. Can It Pick the Winner?
These four chatbots also have predictions on the coin toss, the halftime show, the most expensive ads, the national anthem and viewership numbers.

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Pop-up Unimog woody camper is unlike any RV you've seen
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog always makes an impression. That becomes even truer when the stout-jawed U418 variant shows up painted in Rover green carrying what appears to be a truck-sized beer barrel or treasure chest below a rooftop tent. But what this wondrous creation actually is is a woody "micro-expedition vehicle" with pop-up roof and smart, fully connected living space meant to climb, crawl and wade through Mother Earth's most treacherous before burrowing

SlashDotFeb 02, 2026
Vibe-coded Social Network for AI Bots Exposed Data on Thousands of Humans


Mac RumorsFeb 02, 2026
Apple Releases iOS 16.7.14 to Address iPhone X and iPhone 8 Emergency Call Issue in Australia
Apple today released iOS 16.7.14 to address an iOS 16.7.13 issue that caused some older iPhones in Australia to be unable to connect to emergency services.


CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 02, 2026
How to Get Your TV Ready for the Super Bowl
Double check your settings, connections, speakers and more so you don't miss any of the action.

eWeekFeb 02, 2026
Alibaba Plans $431M Lunar New Year AI Push Amid Chatbot Battle
As the Year of the Horse approaches, the race to capture consumer attention through AI has become a closely watched contest in China's technology sector.

The post Alibaba Plans $431M Lunar New Year AI Push Amid Chatbot Battle appeared first on eWEEK.



New York Times TechFeb 02, 2026
A Social Network for A.I. Bots Only. No Humans Allowed.
A new website called Moltbook has become the talk of Silicon Valley and a Rorschach test for belief in the state of artificial intelligence.

EngadgetFeb 02, 2026
Crunchyroll increases prices for all anime streaming plans
Anime fans won't be getting any respite from the streaming service price hikes that now feel inevitable on every platform every couple of years. Crunchyroll announced today that it will be increasing the monthly costs for all its plans by $2. That means the Fan tier will now run you $10 a month, the Mega Fan Tier is $14 a month and the Ultimate Fan Tier is $18 a month. 

The platform


EngadgetJan 31, 2026
NVIDIA is still planning to make a 'huge' investment in OpenAI, CEO says
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang told reporters that the company will "invest a great deal of money" in OpenAI's latest funding round, according to Bloomberg, after The Wall Street Journal on Friday reported that the two companies were rethinking a previous $100 billion deal that hasn't "progressed beyond the early stages" of negotiations. Speaking to reporters in Taipei this weekend, Huang reportedly said it could be "the largest investment we've ever made." 

NVIDIA and OpenAI jointly announced in September that NVIDIA would be


Mac RumorsJan 30, 2026
New Siri: Apple Almost Chose a Different Partner Before Google Gemini
In a recent interview with the tech podcast TBPN, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was initially "going to rebuild Siri around Claude," the large language model and chatbot developed by the company Anthropic. In the end, though, Apple announced that it had decided to use Google's Gemini platform instead.


ResearchBuzzJan 26, 2026
Handwriting Education Requirements, Flickr Photography, Substack, More: Monday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, January 26, 2026
NEW RESOURCES EIN Presswire: As National Handwriting Day Approaches, New Data Resource Challenges Classroom Myth (PRESS RELEASE). "The interactive resource, published by Handwriting Success, provides the first comprehensive, state-by-state overview of handwriting […]

ComputerWorldMar 06, 2024
Sam Altman's pledges about AI responsibility don't mean much — experts
Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI, filed last week in California state court, accuses the defendants of forgetting core parts of OpenAI's stated mission to develop useful and non-harmful artificial general intelligence. Altman has since moved to buttress his responsible AI credentials, including the signing of an open letter pledging to develop AI "to improve people's lives."

Critics, however, remain unconvinced by Altman's show of responsibility. Ever since the rapid popularization of generative AI (genAI) over the past year, those critics have been warning that the consequences of unfettered and unregulated AI development could be not just corrosive to human society, but a threat to it entirely.

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TechCrunchJan 08, 2022
GameStop jumps after report on NFT trading hub, crypto pact
 

A GameStop Inc. store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., May 24, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Shares of GameStop Corp (GME.N) rose on Friday after  the video game retailer announced plans to expand its non-fungible token (NFT) market and partner with crypto companies.
The company's shares soared last year as they were at the center of a battle between small i

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