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Meet the America Party, Elon Musk’s Harebrained Third-Party Scheme

wired.com Jake Lahut 2026-02-18 02:17:19

Elon Musk soft-launched a third party over the weekend, and so far, the billionaire seems to be manifesting his “America Party” into existence. Hard-launching the party, which he first posted about through a poll on X, would involve filing official paperwork, such as Federal Election Commission forms, and signing up to petition in individual states. Musk has not done those things yet. What Musk has done, however, is open the door for what could be the most well-funded attempt ever at launching

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Mastodon is improving profiles and getting ready for quote posts

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-02-18 03:06:09

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Mastodon 4.4 is out now, and it brings a bunch of changes for things like profiles and lists and also lays the groundwork for quote posts. With profiles, you can now feature specific hashtags so that people can see all the posts you’ve tagged with those hashtags, the Mastodon says. Mastodon is also making a change to how pinned posts work: you can still pin up to five posts o

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ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

techcrunch.com Aisha Malik 2026-02-18 03:03:52

In Brief TikTok owner ByteDance is planning to move U.S. users to a new version of CapCut, its video editing app, according to a report from Business Insider. Launching a U.S.-specific app could be part of the company’s broader plan to comply with a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok and its other U.S. assets, or risk being forced to cease operations in the country. ByteDance is also reportedly developing a new version of TikTok for U.S. users ahead of an expected sale of the

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Cybersecurity’s Unsung Heroes: Elevating Neurodiverse Talent in the Digital Age

computer.org Laurel Tweed 2026-02-18 05:00:04

They aren’t your average hires. They don’t glide through job interviews or thrive in open-plan offices. But when it comes to pattern recognition, threat modeling, or zero-day hunting, neurodiverse individuals often outperform their peers. And yet, they remain largely untapped in the cybersecurity workforce. If we’re serious about fortifying digital defense systems, it’s time we stop overlooking the neurodiverse minds that already think in ways most cybersecurity frameworks are only beginning to

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Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss

feeds.bbci.co.uk Unknown 2026-02-18 08:23:35

Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss 37 minutes ago Share Save Andrew Rogers BBC Newsbeat Share Save Team Liquid Levi is one of the top professional EA Sports FC players in the world The second Esports World Cup (EWC) has begun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Over the next seven weeks, teams from around the world will compete across 25 games including Call of Duty, League of Legends and EA Sports FC (EA FC). Up for grabs is a share of $70m (£50m). There are prizes for individual

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An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-18 05:44:27

In a perfect example of why it's an absolutely terrible idea for high-level government officials to use personal cell phones, text messaging platforms, and apps like Signal, secretary of state Marco Rubio has fallen victim to a scammer who's been using AI to clone his voice and writing style. As the Washington Post reports, a July 3 State Department cable revealed that an impostor posing as Rubio had "contacted at least five non-Department individuals, including three foreign ministers, a US go

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Act fast: Lightning deal slashes $900 off the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 6!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:22:49

Ryan Whitwam / Android Authority No other foldable can multitask as well. Among a host of sensational Prime Day offers on Android smartphones, this lightning deal might be the pick of the bunch. The 512GB model of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is currently available for $1,119.99, down from its usual price of $2,099.99. This represents a massive $900 discount relative to the recommended retail price, making it not just a great deal but also the lowest price ever by a country mile. Samsung Galaxy

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Gemini’s new rainbow-colored overlay box is rolling out to beta testers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:58:21

AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s in the middle of freshening up Gemini’s look with new rainbow colors and some updates to the on-screen overlay. After the app icon got new colors last week, they’re now starting to hit the overlay in beta. We’re still waiting on the overlay’s new shape and on-screen animation to arrive. Pride might have been last month, but don’t tell Gemini, because Google’s AI agent is currently smack-dab right in the middle of a rainbow-fueled makeover. Aft

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Prime Day-1 Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $100 off, iPad mini 7 $120 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, much more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2026-02-18 08:41:37

We have already gathered all of the best Prime Day 2025 Apple deals over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop on AirPods Pro 2, but we also have the best prices ever on the most affordable iPad mini 7 and M3 iPad Air configs at $120 off. All that and a whole lot more awaits below. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just hit the best pric

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9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2026-02-18 08:59:53

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or

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The Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:32:15

Play as Rick Grimes, Michonne, or Daryl Dixon as you try to escape the Trials of The Entity. Behaviour Interactive never misses an opportunity to bring great crossover content to its crown jewel multiplayer survival game, Dead by Daylight. The latest chapter will bring major characters and set pieces from the world of AMC's The Walking Dead to the game. New survivors enter the fold, as players will be able to select from two iconic Walking Dead characters. You could choose to play as Rick Grim

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Android malware Anatsa infiltrates Google Play to target US banks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:00:00

The Anatsa banking trojan has sneaked into Google Play once more via an app posing as a PDF viewer that counted more than 50,000 downloads. The malware becomes active on the device immediately after installing the app, tracking users launching North American banking apps and serving them an overlay that allows accessing the account, keylogging, or automating transactions. According to Threat Fabric researchers who spotted the latest campaign and reported it to Google, Anatsa shows users a fake

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This smart sock was one of my best purchases as a new mom - and it's $100 off for Prime Day

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-18 08:00:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Owlet Dream Sock is an FDA-cleared baby sleep tracker that costs $299 and is FSA/HSA-eligible, though it is currently discounted for a limited time. It goes beyond your standard baby monitor by tracking your child's heart rate, blood oxygen, and sleep patterns with three alarms: a yellow incorrect fit alarm, a purple abnormal reading alarm, and a blue alarm when the sock is out of range or low battery. While false low oxygen and abnormal heart rate alarms are exceedin

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Best Prime Day deals 2025: Live updates on 140+ sales on MacBooks, Kindles, AirPods, and more

zdnet.com Kayla Solino 2026-02-18 08:44:00

Tharon Green/ZDNET When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon Prime Day will run from Tuesday, July 8, to Friday, July 11, 2025. The annual two-day sale was extended to four days in 2025. How long will Prime Day last? Amazon Prime Day will last four days, running from July 8-11, 2025. That's two days longer than the years prior. Where will Prime Day take place? Amazon announced that its July Prime Day event will return in over 20 countries, including Ireland for the first time. Prime Day 2025 will r

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Reflections on 2 years of CPython's JIT Compiler

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-15 02:15:08

Reflections on 2 years of CPython’s JIT Compiler: The good, the bad, the ugly 5 July 2025 This blog post includes my honest opinions on the CPython JIT. What I think we did well, what I think we could have done better. I’ll also do some brief qualititative analysis. I’ve been working on CPython’s JIT compiler since before the very start. I don’t know how long that is at this point … 2.5, maybe almost 3 years? Anyways, I’m primarily responsible for Python’s JIT compiler’s optimizer. Note that

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Blind to Disruption – The CEOs Who Missed the Future

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 05:41:43

Posted on by steve blank How did you go bankrupt?” Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises Every disruptive technology since the fire and the wheel have forced leaders to adapt or die. This post tells the story of what happened when 4,000 companies faced a disruptive technology and why only one survived. In the early 20th century, the United States was home to more than 4,000 carriage and wagon manufacturers. They were the backbone of mobility and the precu

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Melting Glaciers Could Unleash a Barrage of Volcanic Eruptions Worldwide, Scientists Warn

gizmodo.com Natalia Mesa 2026-02-18 08:10:19

As if we needed another reason to worry about the climate crisis, researchers have found that melting glaciers could trigger a surge of intense volcanic eruptions in the future. Across the globe, hundreds of subglacial volcanoes—formed by eruptions beneath glaciers—lie dormant under thick layers of ice. A new study, presented at the Goldschmidt Conference in Prague, suggests that these volcanoes could awaken as climate change accelerates glacier retreat, potentially leading to an increase in vo

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Google Joins Prime Day With Floodlight Security Camera at Its Lowest Price, Stock May Go Faster Than Expected

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-18 08:25:21

A little bit of extra security can go a long way at home. There are plenty of ways to add more security to your house, but the simplest is nearly always going to be a really good security camera. There are loads of options out there, so picking one can be hard, but if you’re only going to have one, then getting a good floodlight option makes a lot of sense. These can be really expensive though, unless you find a good deal. See at Amazon Well, we happen to have found a really good deal on the e

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Amazon Slashes $900 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Now at the Lowest Price for the Best Foldable Phone

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-18 08:55:34

Samsung is shaking Prime Day up with a first-ever massive deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The 512GB version of this foldable phone is now priced below the 256GB version, which is also on sale. This is a Prime Day special offer, so only Prime members can score this incredible deal. What’s truly impressive is the price: you’re saving $900 off the original price, bringing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 (512GB) down to just $1,119. That’s nearly half off ($2,019) and a discount that’s never been seen before on th

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'Feeling Is Believing:' Samsung Shares Exclusive Details About Its Super Slim Galaxy Z Fold 7

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 08:00:00

Samsung is turning the page to a thinner, lighter chapter. The seventh generation of its book-style Galaxy Z Fold, which debuts at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, could redefine foldable phone design. Put aside your notions of a bulky gadget and get ready for a phone that Samsung says will feel closer to what you might already have in your pocket. "More than ever, these devices will very much resemble that traditional form factor," Drew Blackard, Samsung's senior vice president of mobile produ

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Impulse Buys Under $25 on Amazon That Make Surprisingly Great Gifts

cnet.com Desiree Denunzio 2026-02-18 08:06:00

Impulse buying can get a bad rap -- and for good reason. We've all purchased things in the spur of the moment that we didn't actually need. But impulse purchases don't always have to be something you'll regret, especially if you're shopping for the perfect gift. Impulse buying can lead to rare finds that surprise and delight -- and leave your recipient wondering how they ever lived without that wonderful and unique thing. We rounded up our favorite impulse buys that ended up being must-have pro

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Trump's Biggest Tariff Deadline Lifts Soon: These 13 Companies Have Already Hiked Prices

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 08:30:00

Higher prices for a lot of popular products seem inevitable on our current trajectory. James Martin/CNET In many cases and for many products in the US, the biggest impacts of President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans haven't hit yet -- but that could be about to change as the 90-day pause on the "reciprocal" tariffs is set to end this week. However things shake out, numerous companies have already hiked prices or said that they'll increase in the near-future -- including, most recently,

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Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-18 08:15:00

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — and among them is Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve. From research breakthrough to real-world autonomy Kendall founded Wayve in 2017 with a bold vision: to unloc

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Building an innovation ecosystem for the next century

technologyreview.com Mit Technology Review Insights 2026-02-18 12:00:00

Megan: And last year, when Michigan's Governor Whitmer announced this new initiative and your position, she noted the need to foster this sort of culture of innovation. And we hear that a lot that terminal in the context of company cultures. It's interesting to hear in the context of a U.S. state's economy. I wonder what your strategy is for building out this ecosystem, and how do you foster a state's innovation culture? Ben: Yeah, it's an awesome point, and I think I mentioned earlier that I c

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Snag the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus at its lowest price ever

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:00:23

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Great deals always grab attention, especially when they involve popular tech gadgets. With Amazon Prime Day 2025 underway, there’s a noteworthy offer on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus we think you might like. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus for $579.99 (11% off) For a limited time, you can snag the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus for $579.99, down from its usual $649.99, providing a decent 11% savings relative to the retail price. They’re not life-changing savings, bu

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New WYBOT S2 Solar robotic pool cleaner gets massive Prime Day price drop!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:26:52

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority We were mightily impressed when we tried the new WYBOT S2 Solar robotic pool cleaner. One of the few issues we had with it was the premium price tag compared to some other competitors, but this Amazon Prime Day deal blows that concern out of the water. While the sale lasts, you can pick up the high-end pool cleaner for $1,199.99, saving you a hefty 40% on retail. WYBOT S2 Solar Cordless Robotic Pool Vacuum Cleaner for $1,199.99 ($800 off) Having only launche

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Score the high-end Bose QuietComfort headphones at their lowest 2025 price

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:30:13

Bose is offering an eye-catching discount on its QuietComfort Headphones in the Prime Day sale, knocking the price down to $199 from the usual $349. This is the best price yet for 2025, meaning you’re saving 43% off the recommended retail price. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your listening experience, this might be your chance. Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $199 (43% off) Among other hues, the Bose QuietComfort headphones come in a unique Chilled Lilac color — a limited edition tha

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Play-Doh World one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-18 12:27:45

Apple Arcade is getting four new games next month, with Play-Doh World topping the bill. Apple says this and the other games will be available from August 7. The other new titles are Worms Across Worlds, the latest addition to the Worms franchise; the 3D puzzle game Let’s Go Mightycat!; and Everybody Shogi, described as a vibrant strategy game based on the traditional Japanese board game … Apple says all four are exclusive to the platform, which offers more than 200 ad-free games for one month

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Malicious Chrome extensions with 1.7M installs found on Web Store

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:00:00

Almost a dozen malicious extensions with 1.7 million downloads in Google's Chrome Web Store could track users, steal browser activity, and redirect to potentially unsafe web addresses. Most of the add-ons provide the advertised functionality and pose as legitimate tools like color pickers, VPNs, volume boosters, and emoji keyboards. Researchers at Koi Security, a company providing a platform for security self-provisioned software, discovered the malicious extensions in Chrome Web Store and rep

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Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:09:49

As organizations increasingly embrace remote and hybrid work, desktop and application virtualization have become essential strategies for ensuring flexibility, scalability, and security. However, implementing these solutions presents several technical challenges that IT leaders must address to maintain seamless operations and robust security. This article explores these challenges and highlights proven strategies for overcoming them. Securing Virtual Environments in the Face of Evolving Threa

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Latest Tech News

Meet the America Party, Elon Musk’s Harebrained Third-Party Scheme

Mastodon is improving profiles and getting ready for quote posts

ByteDance reportedly plans to release US-specific version of CapCut

Cybersecurity’s Unsung Heroes: Elevating Neurodiverse Talent in the Digital Age

Esports World Cup: The contest teams can't afford to miss

An Unknown Entity Has Voice Cloned the Secretary of State and Is Calling High Level Officials

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The Walking Dead is coming to Dead by Daylight

Android malware Anatsa infiltrates Google Play to target US banks

This smart sock was one of my best purchases as a new mom - and it's $100 off for Prime Day

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Reflections on 2 years of CPython's JIT Compiler

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Google Joins Prime Day With Floodlight Security Camera at Its Lowest Price, Stock May Go Faster Than Expected

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Trump's Biggest Tariff Deadline Lifts Soon: These 13 Companies Have Already Hiked Prices

Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Building an innovation ecosystem for the next century

Snag the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus at its lowest price ever

New WYBOT S2 Solar robotic pool cleaner gets massive Prime Day price drop!

Score the high-end Bose QuietComfort headphones at their lowest 2025 price

Play-Doh World one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade

Malicious Chrome extensions with 1.7M installs found on Web Store

Overcoming Technical Barriers in Desktop and Application Virtualization

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