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Musk’s Grok 4 launches one day after chatbot generated Hitler praise on X

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-18 00:05:35

On Wednesday night, Elon Musk unveiled xAI's latest flagship models Grok 4 and Grok 4 Heavy via livestream, just one day after the company's Grok chatbot began generating outputs that featured blatantly antisemitic tropes in responses to users on X. Among the two models, xAI calls Grok 4 Heavy its "multi-agent version." According to Musk, Grok 4 Heavy "spawns multiple agents in parallel" that "compare notes and yield an answer," simulating a study group approach. The company describes this as t

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Nintendo discontinues cost-saving game vouchers for Switch Online players

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-18 03:30:46

In 2019, Nintendo announced a new benefit for subscribers to its Switch Online service: a pair of game vouchers, available for $100, that could be redeemed for any two Switch games on Nintendo's eligibility list. If you already knew you were going to be buying first-party games, the voucher could save you $20 or even $30, if you used it on the normally $70 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, Nintendo announced today that it will soon end the program, rather than carrying it forw

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5 days until TechCrunch All Stage — save up to $475 before prices rise

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2026-02-18 03:00:00

In just five days, startup leaders from across the country will descend on Boston’s SoWa Power Station for TechCrunch All Stage 2025 — and your chance to lock in the lowest ticket prices will be gone. Whether you’re preparing for your next raise, looking to fine-tune your go-to-market strategy, or building your founding team, TC All Stage is where real startup momentum happens. This is a full-day event packed with actionable sessions, tactical advice, and conversations that push your company fo

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Empowering Disabled Students Through Teaching Tech: The TechAble Training Initiative at KNUST

computer.org Jasmine Ang 2026-02-18 05:45:12

What Is TechAble? The TechAble training initiative at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana began in February 2025 and ran for eight weeks. Aimed at supporting students with disabilities, TechAble provided mentorship and high-quality instruction for three courses: web development, graphic design, and digital marketing. The teaching and mentorship demystified commonly used programs and tools in the three course topics, allowing students to complement what they l

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Microsoft Outlook hit with hours-long outage

cnbc.com Jordan Novet 2026-02-18 08:43:39

Microsoft 's Outlook email service malfunctioned for several hours Wednesday and Thursday, prompting some people to post on social media about the inability to reach their virtual mailboxes. The issue began at 6:20 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, according to a dashboard the software company maintains. It affected Outlook.com as well as Outlook mobile apps and desktop programs. At 12:21 ET the Microsoft 365 Status account posted that it was rolling out a fix. "Our configuration changes have e

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Don’t look now, but YouTube’s video player has a new design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:23:03

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube appears to be rolling out or testing a new UI design for its player on the web. The new design places the video controls into bubbles. This UI change was first spotted back in April. Every now and then, YouTube tries to update its look to mixed results. You may remember the backlash the company got last year when it tried to relocate the video title, description, and comments section to the right side panel. Well, the video platform is at it again

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iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-02-18 08:42:13

Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjami

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Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:04:09

Nintendo games famously don’t tend to go down in price all that much, but original Switch owners were able to save money on eligible first-party-published titles by taking advantage of the company’s Switch Game Voucher program. But that won’t be the case for much longer, with Nintendo today announcing that the vouchers in question will no longer be sold after January 30 2026 . Currently, Game Vouchers can be purchased as a pair for $99.98, which you then redeem on select digital titles, from Sw

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You definitely should not buy an Echo Dot this Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 08:46:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day is basically Black Friday for Amazon’s own devices. For almost as long as the shopping event has taken place (it started in July 2015, if you forgot), it’s been one of the most reliable days of the year to snag Amazon gadgets like Kindles Echo speakers and Fire tablets at dir

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I'm an AI tools expert, and these are the only two I pay for (plus three I'm considering)

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2026-02-18 08:22:00

Vstock LLC/Getty Images It's only been almost three years since generative artificial intelligence (AI) hit the mainstream as a new paradigm of productivity, but here we are -- it's everywhere. I test AI tools as part of my work. I'll dig into just about any AI-related technology and see what I can make it do. Many of you have read my ongoing shootouts comparing AIs for programming and AI content checkers, among other kinds of tools. But that's using AI in a rigorous lab environment to provid

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State of the Art: Economic Development Through the Lens of Paintings

news.ycombinator.com Clément Gorin 2026-02-14 12:44:18

We would like to thank Dionissi Aliprantis, Laure Athias, Sascha Becker, Karol Borowiecki, Nicolas Baumard, Davide Cantoni, Don Davis, Shari Eli, Oliver Falck, Oded Galor, Ed Glaeser, Claudia Goldin, Erik Hornung, Robert Johannes, Hubertus Kohle, Ruru Hoong, Michael Hutter, Bob Margo, Stelios Michalopoulos, Petra Moser, Nathan Nunn, Ömer Özak, Dominic Rohner, Stefanie Schneider, Munir Squires, Marco Tabellini, Mathias Thoenig, Daniel Trefler, Matt Turner, Hans-Joachim Voth, Fabian Waldinger, and

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Mycopunk Review: It's Deep Rock Galactic With a Fungal Infection

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 06:00:00

There's a complex science to differentiating between first-person shooter games. The movement shooter is the antithesis of the military simulation, and you can't be any farther away from a boomer shooter than a battle royale. A slurry of subgenre archetypes, tags and "gameplay feels" serve as the building blocks for FPS taxonomy, creating a tried-and-true system to organize new games. That's why it's all the more thrilling when a new experience resists being cleanly categorized. Yes, developer

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Qantas Data Breach Impacts 5.7 Million Customers. Here's What We Know

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 06:07:00

Qantas suffered a data breach that has impacted 5.7 million customers. Ryan Fletcher/Getty Images Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has confirmed that the personal information of 5.7 million customers was compromised in a data breach detected at the end of June. Bad actors gained access to customers' names, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, meal preferences and frequent flyer numbers via a third-party platform used by a Qantas call center. According to the airline, the stolen inf

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Samsung Plans to Launch a Trifold Phone This Year, Says Executive

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 06:27:00

While Samsung has been showing off mobile display concepts with three screens at trade events like CES for several years, it looks like it's finally bringing one to market. The new phone model failed to debut at Samsung's Unpacked event this week in New York. But in a press conference following the launch of its latest foldable phones, Roh Tae-moon, the acting head of Samsung Electronics' Device Experience Division reportedly confirmed that the company plans to launch a trifold phone by the end

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Google Fiber Aims to Take It's Fiber Internet Game to a New Level Via Partnership With Nokia

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 06:51:00

Google Fiber customers may see an improvement in their home internet connection very soon. Just recently, Google Fiber announced its partnership with Nokia, a telecommunications company. Through this partnership, Google Fiber and Nokia have begun testing network slicing, a technology that will allow customers to personalize and have more control over their network. This technology promises many benefits, particularly for gamers. Google Fiber Head of Product Nick Saporito tells CNET that “networ

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Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-17 22:54:09

The Prime Day deals keep raining down, but a discount on Netgear’s Orbi 770 Series stands out in the deluge, especially considering that it's WIRED's favorite Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for most people. Easy to set up and use, and boasting stable and speedy performance, not to mention expansive coverage, the Orbi 770 Series is a banging mesh. On the prowl for more tasty discounts? You owe it to yourself to check out our roundup of the Absolute Best Prime Day Deals, covering all categories (including m

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Anker’s fast power bank with two built-in USB-C cables is 30 percent off for Prime Day

theverge.com Brandt Ranj 2026-02-18 08:30:00

Anker’s 25,000mAh power bank with two built-in, retractable USB-C cables might be as essential for you as it is for me. It offers fast charging speeds, serving up to 100W through either of its USB-C cables (one of which doubles as a handle when it’s not in use), or a combined 165W if you have them both charging gadgets simultaneously. In time for Prime Day, this model costs $94.99 ($25 off) at Amazon and Anker. This is the lowest price it’s sold at in months. I’ve tested this battery pack with

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Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time

theverge.com Andrew J. Hawkins 2026-02-18 08:38:48

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Hyundai just unveiled its second-ever performance EV, the Ioniq 6 N, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The new variant carries over a lot of what made the Ioniq 5 N so appealing, while adding a little more range and a little more giddyap. But more importantly is a suite of features designed to mimi

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The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:00:54

ModRetro Chromatic The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. If you can stomach the price tag, it's the best way to play original GB and GBC carts. The Game Boy was my very first gaming device, and it has always held a special place in my heart. My parents actually bought two classic DMG Game Boys (one for me and one for my older sister), but they both ended up in my collection once she developed a social life and I retre

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OnePlus 13R drops to $499.99 for the first time on Amazon ($100 off)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:30:23

Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority Amazon Prime Day 2025 continues to throw up exciting tech deals, offering various discounts that enthusiasts won’t want to miss. Among the standout offers is the OnePlus 13R, now available for a record-low price $499.99, a significant drop from its usual price of $599.99. And we loved it at that retail price. OnePlus 13R for $499.99 (17% off) The OnePlus 13R, which debuted in early 2025, brings several impressive features to the table. It sports a 6.78-inch L

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The next big Apple TV+ show is an action epic created by Jason Momoa

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-18 11:14:03

This week, Apple TV+ debuts the critically acclaimed third season of sci-fi saga Foundation. But the next new Apple show launching is similarly epic in scope, yet with a very different focus and heavy on Jason Momoa: Chief of War is coming soon. Chief of War coming to Apple TV+ as new historical epic Jason Momoa is no stranger to Apple TV+, as he led one of the service’s signature launch series back in 2019: See. But with Chief of War, the next big Apple TV+ show debuting, Momoa has taken on

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Microsoft Outlook outage enters hours-long stretch with no resolution

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2026-02-18 12:53:13

Everybody’s working for the weekend, but Microsoft Outlook clocked out early. The mission-critical email service is facing a widespread, hours-long outage. Microsoft says the Outlook outage means mailbox access may be unavailable for Outlook.com, Outlook Mobile, and Outlook desktop apps. The company also says that it’s working on a fix. We’ve begun a broad expedited deployment of the configuration change across all affected infrastructure. We expect most impacted users will experience relief w

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Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:00:16

There's a new (ish) retro console on the block. The ModRetro Chromatic had a soft launch last year but is now "permanently in stock" for consumers. This is another machine that runs Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, like the beloved Analogue Pocket and others. The Chromatic features a magnesium alloy build, so it should take a licking. It also features a backlit screen — something the original Game Boy lacked. As a matter of fact, Nintendo didn't fully embrace backlighting technology unti

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The best security cameras for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:00:35

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . If you're looking to keep an eye on your home, whether you're away for the weekend or just tucked into bed, a good security camera can give you peace of mind. The best security camera setups in 2025 do a lot more than just record footage — they offer smart alerts, crystal-clear video,

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PerfektBlue Bluetooth flaws impact Mercedes, Volkswagen, Skoda cars

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 12:01:19

Four vulnerabilities dubbed PerfektBlue and affecting the BlueSDK Bluetooth stack from OpenSynergy can be exploited to achieve remote code execution and potentially allow access to critical elements in vehicles from multiple vendors, including Mercedes-Benz AG, Volkswagen, and Skoda. OpenSynergy confirmed the flaws last year in June and released patches to customers in September 2024 but many automakers have yet to push the corrective firmware updates. At least one major OEM learned only recent

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Ditch your Dyson: This cordless stick vacuum cleans my home more effectively (and it's 30% off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-18 12:35:52

ZDNET's key takeaways The Tineco Pure One Station 5 vacuum cleaner is available on Amazon for $459. It's a powerful cordless vacuum with a self-emptying base station, perfect for pet owners and parents. Some parts can be finicky, like lining up the floor brush on the base station, or its accessories getting stuck and not easily detaching. $459 at Amazon The Tineco Pure One Station 5 is on sale for $320 (save $139) during Amazon Prime Day. Since I began testing the Tineco Pure One Station 5,

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Samsung's latest acquisition signals a new age of healthcare - but you may have missed it

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-18 12:42:37

Bloomberg/Getty Images Samsung's newest lineup of smartwatches might include new health features that optimize your sleep time or assess your carotenoid levels, but the tech giant's most interesting health update announced at Wednesday's Unpacked event had absolutely nothing to do with the hardware or software associated with its smartwatch lineup. The announcement that Samsung acquired digital health platform Xealth came quickly in between other announcements, but it paints a clear picture of

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Show HN: CXXStateTree – A modern C++ library for hierarchical state machines

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-14 10:06:46

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Analyzing database trends through 1.8M Hacker News headlines

news.ycombinator.com Miguel Salinas 2026-02-15 10:55:04

How the analysis was done I used camelAI with a ClickHouse database of every HN story to do all analysis. You can use it for free with no login here to explore the data interactively yourself. 18 years • 1.8 million headlines • 13 database engines Hacker News is a real-time barometer of developer excitement. I mined every story title from February 2007 to June 2025 and asked three questions: How has headline volume for each database changed over time? Which engines are accelerating the fast

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Space Ice Is Actually Really Weird, Scientists Say

gizmodo.com Gayoung Lee 2026-02-18 12:45:43

For astronomers, probing the mysteries of “space ice”—its molecular makeup and how it formed—could be the key to understanding not just extraterrestrial geology but also the potential for alien life. In a study published Monday in Physical Review B, researchers in England report that “space ice” likely contains countless tiny crystals inside and is less liquid-like than astronomers previously believed. At least, that’s according to computer simulations and experimental replications. The discove

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Musk’s Grok 4 launches one day after chatbot generated Hitler praise on X

Nintendo discontinues cost-saving game vouchers for Switch Online players

5 days until TechCrunch All Stage — save up to $475 before prices rise

Empowering Disabled Students Through Teaching Tech: The TechAble Training Initiative at KNUST

Microsoft Outlook hit with hours-long outage

Don’t look now, but YouTube’s video player has a new design

iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires

Nintendo is getting rid of its money-saving Game Vouchers program

You definitely should not buy an Echo Dot this Prime Day

I'm an AI tools expert, and these are the only two I pay for (plus three I'm considering)

State of the Art: Economic Development Through the Lens of Paintings

Mycopunk Review: It's Deep Rock Galactic With a Fungal Infection

Qantas Data Breach Impacts 5.7 Million Customers. Here's What We Know

Samsung Plans to Launch a Trifold Phone This Year, Says Executive

Google Fiber Aims to Take It's Fiber Internet Game to a New Level Via Partnership With Nokia

Netgear’s Excellent Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Is on Sale for Prime Day

Anker’s fast power bank with two built-in USB-C cables is 30 percent off for Prime Day

Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 N looks like a fake-shifting, drift-happy good time

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

OnePlus 13R drops to $499.99 for the first time on Amazon ($100 off)

The next big Apple TV+ show is an action epic created by Jason Momoa

Microsoft Outlook outage enters hours-long stretch with no resolution

Palmer Luckey's ModRetro Chromatic portable console is now a thing you can actually buy

The best security cameras for 2025

PerfektBlue Bluetooth flaws impact Mercedes, Volkswagen, Skoda cars

Ditch your Dyson: This cordless stick vacuum cleans my home more effectively (and it's 30% off)

Samsung's latest acquisition signals a new age of healthcare - but you may have missed it

Show HN: CXXStateTree – A modern C++ library for hierarchical state machines

Analyzing database trends through 1.8M Hacker News headlines

Space Ice Is Actually Really Weird, Scientists Say

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