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Mac RumorsFeb 12, 2026
Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026
Apple is still planning to launch the smarter, more capable version of Siri in 2026, the company told CNBC today. Apple's statement comes just a day after Bloomberg reported Apple is having issues with the updated version of ?Siri?, leading to potential delays of the feature.


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After Two Years, the Apple Vision Pro Finally Has a YouTube App (Gizmodo)
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CNET NewsFeb 12, 2026
NASA Drove Its Mars Rover Using AI for the First Time. Here's How It Went
NASA used Anthropic's Claude for an experiment in plotting the rover's course.

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I Made an AI-Generated Valentine's Day Card. Here's How It Turned Out (CNET Most Popular Products)

CNET NewsFeb 12, 2026
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Feb. 13
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 13.

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 13, #508 (CNET News)

GizmodoFeb 12, 2026
OpenAI President Defends Trump Donations, Refuses to Comment on ICE
Are you just an apolitical defender of AI if you give money to fascists?

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
Waymo's Next-Gen Robotaxis Are Rolling Out. Everything to Know About the Service
The sixth-generation Waymo Driver is designed to better navigate extreme weather. Here's where the self-driving company operates and where it's headed soon.

CNET NewsFeb 12, 2026
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 13 #712
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 13, No. 712.

Mac RumorsFeb 12, 2026
Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4
Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. The firmware is limited to developers at the current time, and it has a build number of 8B5034f.


Wired NewsFeb 12, 2026
OpenAI's President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It's for Humanity
In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the company disagree.

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Anthropic Donates $20 Million to Super PAC Operation to Counter OpenAI (New York Times Tech)

Mac RumorsFeb 12, 2026
Sony Launches $330 WF-1000XM6 Earbuds to Take on AirPods Pro 3
Sony today announced a new set of earbuds that are designed to compete with the AirPods Pro 3. The $330 WF-1000XM6 Truly Wireless Earbuds feature Active Noise Cancellation with a 25 percent reduction in noise compared to the prior-generation XM5 earbuds, with improved performance in the mid-to-high frequency range that's common in everyday environments.


CNET NewsFeb 12, 2026
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 13, #1700
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Feb. 13, No. 1,700.

Yahoo TechnologyFeb 12, 2026
Google Hit by EU Antitrust Probe Over Search Ads Pricing


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EU reportedly opens another probe into Google's ads pricing (Engadget)
Hackers Are Trying to Copy Gemini via Thousands of AI Prompts, Google Reports (CNET News)

Mac RumorsFeb 12, 2026
YouTube Launches on Apple Vision Pro
Starting today, an official YouTube app is available on the Apple Vision Pro, allowing you to watch videos on a theater-sized screen with immersive visionOS Environments.


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Tomb Raider Reboot Launches on iOS and Android (Mac Rumors)

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
Waymo Begins Fully Autonomous Operations With 6th-Generation Tech
For now, the self-driving car company is only providing trips to employees.

SlashDotFeb 12, 2026
Palo Alto Chose Not To Tie China To Hacking Campaign For Fear of Retaliation From Beijing


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Exclusive-Palo Alto chose not to tie China to hacking campaign for fear of retaliation from Beijing, sources say (Yahoo Technology)

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
These Hanging, Reusable Grocery Bags Blow My Old Floppy Totes Away
These new shopping bags transformed my grocery trips from chaotic wandering into organized efficiency.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
God of War Original Trilogy Remakes Are Coming, and a New 2D Platformer Is Out Today
God of War fans received good news: Sons of Sparta is out today, and the Greek Trilogy remaking the PS2 and PS3 games is in development.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
YouTube Music Adds AI-Generated Playlists
The new feature is available now, as long as you're a Premium YouTube Music subscriber.

CNET NewsFeb 12, 2026
Best Wireless Earbuds of 2026
I've reviewed hundreds of wireless earbuds for CNET, and these are my current top picks at a variety of prices.

Wired NewsFeb 12, 2026
‘Uncanny Valley': ICE's Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers' Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants
In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED's scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right into your backyard.

GizmodoFeb 12, 2026
Researchers Jailbreak ChatGPT to Find Out Which State Has the Laziest People
You're not gonna believe this but it reflects common human biases.

ResearchBuzzFeb 12, 2026
Maison Margiela, Cambodia Scam Centers, Google, More: Thursday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, February 12, 2026
NEW RESOURCES Dazed: Maison Margiela is opening up its archive to the public via Dropbox. "… alongside those four exhibitions and the Shanghai fashion show, the house has opened up its archive […]

EngadgetFeb 12, 2026
Surfshark VPN is offering up to 87 percent off two-year plans
Surfshark's One plan is heavily discounted right now, with an 87-percent discount on the two-year package, plus three extra months. The promo price comes out to $2.29 per month, or $62 for the first 27 months.

We've generally liked Surfshark as a straightforward, speedy service for everyday use, and it's one of the picks in our guide to the best VPNs. In our Surfshark review, we found it delivered excellent speeds overall and reliably unblocked Netflix across most of our test servers, which makes this long-term deal worth a look if you want a VPN deal that also includes extras like antivirus, breach alerts and private search.



New York Times TechFeb 12, 2026
Why Tech Giants Are Accused of Causing Social Media Addiction
In a series of landmark trials, plaintiffs are alleging that Meta, TikTok, Snap and YouTube caused personal injury through addictive products. Our technology reporter Cecilia Kang describes what's at stake for tech giants and social media users.

Mac RumorsFeb 12, 2026
Apple's M5 iPad Pro Hits Multiple Record Low Prices on Amazon [Updated]
Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Every deal on the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro that we're tracking below is a match of the all-time low price on these tablets.


ResearchBuzzFeb 12, 2026
AnthropInsect, WordPress, Silicon Valley Epstein Ties, More: Thursday ResearchBuzz, February 12, 2026
NEW RESOURCES bioRxiv: AnthropInsect: a global database of insect traits and anthropogenic associations. (This is a preprint.) "We present AnthropInsect, the largest database on insect traits to date, which uniquely includes variables […]

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
OpenAI Researcher Quits Over Ads, Backlash to Discord, and Social Media Addiction Trial | Tech Today video
Owen Poole covers today's biggest tech stories. A now former OpenAI researcher quits over the company's introduction of ads into ChatGPT. Discord faces huge backlash after announcing its age verification plans and tries to assure users that the majority will not see changes. Opening arguments begin in a trial accusing social media platforms of intentionally addicting users begins in California.

Washington Post TechFeb 12, 2026
These states have the smartest, friendliest people, according to ChatGPT
Researchers uncovered hidden biases in ChatGPT's assessment of people from different places. See how the chatbot ranked your city, state or country.

CNET Most Popular ProductsFeb 12, 2026
Metal Gear Solid 4 Gets Its First Remaster Nearly Two Decades After It Came Out
Konami has kept us waiting a long time for a MGS4 remaster.

EngadgetFeb 12, 2026
God of War is getting a remake trilogy, and a new retro-inspired action game is out today
Last year marked 20 years since God of War hit the PlayStation 2 and kicked off one of gaming biggest franchises. Now, at the tail end of that 20th anniversary celebration, Sony's Santa Monica Studio has announced two new project. First, and most significantly, the original God of War trilogy from the PS2 and PS3 is being remade for the modern era.

There's no footage of it yet — the developer says that they're "very early in development," so we likely won't see or hear much about this for a while. But given renewed interest in God of War thanks to the excellent two Norse games from 2018 and 2022 (not to mention the upcoming Amazon series), it makes sense to revisit these classics.

God of War and God of War II were released for Playstation 2 in 2005 and 2007, respectively, while the third of the Greek trilogy hit PlayStation 3 in 2010. The third game was also remastered for the PS4. But it's safe to say that while the first two games are classics for their era, they also really show their age in some gameplay spots. Hopefully the remake will smooth out those rough edges. (Who else has nightmares in the Hades level near the end of the first game? Not just me, right?)

While we won't see the remakes for a while, there is a new God of War-inspired game out right now: God of War Sons of Sparta. It was developed by Mega Cat Studios, a developer known for its love of retro games — it even still


EngadgetFeb 12, 2026
The next Metal Gear Solid remaster collection arrives this summer
Volume two of the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection will arrive on August 27, publisher Konami announced today during Sony's latest State of Play presentation. The bundle will feature 2008's Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, the HD remaster of 2010's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and a selection of bonus content, including Metal Gear: Ghost Babel, which was originally released for Game Boy Color in 2000. All told, that's a smaller selection of games than Konami made available with Vol. 1 of the Master Collection, but Metal Gear fans will be excited nonetheless, if only for the fact it will mark the first time MGS4 will be officially playable on a platform other than the PlayStation 3.

That it has taken Konami nearly two decades to release the conclusion of Solid Snake's story on more systems has to do with the nature of the game as a PS3 exclusive. MGS4 took extensive advantage of the console's unique Cell architecture, a fact that made it difficult (and expensive) proposition to port to more recent x86-based systems. In recent years, it's been possible to emulate the game on a powerful PC, but


EngadgetFeb 12, 2026
The best wireless earbuds for 2026
Wireless earbuds are now the default option for everyday listening, whether you're heading out for a commute, fitting in a workout or just watching videos at home. The best wireless earbuds combine reliable connectivity, comfortable fits and sound quality that holds up across music, calls and podcasts, all without the hassle of cables. Most are small enough to disappear into a pocket and pair quickly with phones, tablets and laptops.

What sets one pair apart from another often comes down to priorities. Some earbuds lean heavily on active noise cancellation, while others focus on long battery life, compact charging cases or lower prices. Features like water resistance, customizable controls and app support can also make a real difference day to day. This guide breaks down the best wireless earbuds available now to help you find the right match for how you listen.

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Mac RumorsFeb 11, 2026
T-Mobile Launches Beta for Free Real-Time Call Translation on Any Phone
T-Mobile today announced a new live translation feature that allows conversations to be translated in real-time when calling someone from any phone on the T-Mobile network.


EngadgetFeb 11, 2026
Get up to 81 percent off ExpressVPN two-year plans
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 is marked down from the $392 that this time frame normally costs. On a per-month basis, it works out to roughly $3.14 for the promo period.

We've consistently liked ExpressVPN because it's fast, easy to use and widely available across a large global server network. In fact, it's our current pick for best premium VPN. One of the biggest drawbacks has always been its high cost, and this deal temporarily solves that issue.



In our review we were able to get fast download and upload speeds, losing only 7 percent in the former and 2 percent in the latter worldwide. We found that it could unblock Netflix anywhere, and its mobile and desktop apps were simple to operate. We gave ExpressVPN an overall score of 85 out of 100.

The virtual private network service now has three tiers. Basic is cheaper with fewer features, while Pro costs more and adds extra perks like support for 14 simultaneous devices and a password manager. Advanced sits in the middle and includes the password manager but only supports 12 devices.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/get-up-to-81-percent-off-expressvpn-two-year-plans-180602916.html?src=rss


New York Times TechFeb 10, 2026
YouTube Argues It Isn't Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.

Mac RumorsFeb 10, 2026
Get an Apple Watch SE 3 for Just $219 on Amazon
Amazon this week is taking $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3, starting at $219.00 for the 40mm GPS model. These are second-best prices on the SE 3, but it's been over a month since we last tracked record low prices, so this is a good opportunity for anyone who's been waiting for a deal.


Mac RumorsFeb 09, 2026
AirPods Pro 4 Could Feature Cameras to 'See Around You'
Apple's next-generation AirPods Pro will feature cameras to see around a user, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami."


ResearchBuzzFeb 05, 2026
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Grok, Raspberry Pi, More: Thursday Afternoon ResearchBuzz, February 5, 2026
NEW RESOURCES BusinessWire: Sagenverse Expands Outreach of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Worldwide (PRESS RELEASE). "This month, Sagenverse, a developer of interactive 3D experiences and immersive virtual online tools, enabled the Eco-Discovery […]
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