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White House condemnation sends ICEBlock to the top of the App Store charts

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-17 10:49:10

White House condemnation of a free app has drawn substantial attention to it, helping ICEBlock become the most popular social networking app in the App Store, beating out apps like X and Instagram. ICEBlock alerts people to sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in their area, following a major immigration crackdown by the White House … While the ICE operation is supposed to target illegal immigrants, there have been multiple examples of legal residents and even US citiz

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AirTag 2 Rumors: New Leaks on Upcoming Features and Release Date

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 09:00:09

It's been more than four years since Apple launched the original AirTag. In Apple years, that's practically a lifetime. While the little tracker has become a go-to for finding lost keys, wallets and luggage, it is severely overdue for an update. That sort of delay is unusual for Apple, which tends to refresh most of its product lines every couple of years. Now, as we head into summer travel season, when item trackers are more useful than ever, rumors and hints are heating up that a second-gen A

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Tired of surprise plan changes? AT&T’s new Wireless Account Lock feature has you covered

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 12:35:04

AT&T TL;DR AT&T has introduced a new Wireless Account Lock for postpaid and prepaid subscribers. The feature prevents anyone from making unauthorized changes to your account, such as billing updates, line changes, or device changes. It’s available as a toggle on the myAT&T app. AT&T is introducing a new Wireless Account Lock feature that lets you lock your subscriber account to prevent any unauthorized changes. People often complain about reps making changes to their accounts without their k

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Show HN: HackerNewt – Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 22:57:23

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

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Jeff Bezos sells $737 million worth of Amazon shares

cnbc.com Annie Palmer 2026-02-17 18:15:03

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos leaves Aman Venice hotel, on the second day of the wedding festivities of Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, in Venice, Italy, June 27, 2025. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unloaded more than 3.3 million shares of his company in a sale valued at roughly $736.7 million, according to a financial filing on Tuesday. The stock sale is part of a previously arranged trading plan adopted by Bezos in March. Under that arrangement, Bezos plans to sell up to 25 million shares of Am

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ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2026-02-17 18:09:38

In Brief ICEBlock, an iPhone app that allows users to anonymously report sightings of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, has rocketed to one of the coveted top spots in Apple’s U.S. app store rankings. The upshot: criticism from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi helped get it there. ICEBlock had about 20,000 users, mostly in Los Angeles, where ICE raids have become commonplace over recent weeks, according to CNN. Following Bondi’s remarks late Monday, the app went viral overn

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'Ironheart': When to Watch the Final 3 Episodes of the Marvel Series

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 23:00:09

Ironheart, the newest Marvel TV series following Riri Williams after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is set to wrap up tonight. Dominique Thorne was initially introduced as the character in the Ryan Coogler-directed blockbuster. Riri is a brilliant teenage MIT student who created a vibranium detector that caught the attention of the CIA, Wakandans, and, um, a water-dwelling god. Ironheart's first three episodes are now streaming on Disney Plus. Pulled from the pages of Marvel's comic books, the

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US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-17 21:16:20

Hackers working on behalf of the Iranian government are likely to target industrial control systems used at water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure to retaliate against recent military strikes by Israel and the US, federal government agencies are warning. One cybersecurity company says many US-based targets aren't adequately protected against the threat. “Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target US devices and networks for near-t

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AT&T rolls out "Wireless Lock" feature to block SIM swap attacks

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 04:23:03

AT&T has launched a new security feature called "Wireless Lock" that protects customers from SIM swapping attacks by preventing changes to their account information and the porting of phone numbers while the feature is enabled. This new feature has been available for some customers for almost a year and has now been rolled out to all AT&T customers. SIM swap attacks are when cybercriminals port, or move, a targeted phone number to a device under their control. This allows them to intercept the

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Lock down your AT&T account to prevent SIM swapping attacks - here's how

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-18 09:06:00

AT&T SIM swapping is a popular type of fraud in which someone transfers your mobile number to a SIM in their own device. By intercepting any messages or phone calls sent to you, they're able to access your two-factor authentication codes and other sensitive information. Now, AT&T is offering customers a way to combat this kind of crime. Available starting today, Wireless Account Lock is an option for AT&T subscribers with postpaid or prepaid wireless accounts. Simply by turning on a switch in

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The First Footage of Marvel’s ‘Eyes of Wakanda’ Is Stunning

gizmodo.com Germain Lussier 2026-02-18 12:00:00

You’ve read about it, you’ve heard about it, and now you can see it for yourself. Marvel just released the first footage from its upcoming animated series, Eyes of Wakanda, and it looks like a show befitting such a storied Marvel country. Set to premiere on Disney+ August 27, Eyes of Wakanda will tell stories from across the rich history of the fictional African nation, best known from the Black Panther movies. Stories involving vibranium, the Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, and much, much more

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Here’s What Mark Zuckerberg Is Offering Top AI Talent

wired.com Zoë Schiffer 2026-02-18 14:48:00

As Mark Zuckerberg staffs up Meta’s new superintelligence lab, he’s offering top research talent pay packages of up to $300 million over four years, with more than $100 million in total compensation for the first year, WIRED has learned. Meta has made at least 10 of these staggeringly high offers to OpenAI staffers. One high ranking researcher was pitched on the role of chief scientist but turned it down, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations. While the pay pac

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Nothing Headphone 1 launched: Brings the heat, but not without trade-offs

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 18:30:03

Tom Triggs / Android Authority You should be able to achieve 35 hours of ANC-enabled listening time from the Nothing Headphone (1). TL;DR Nothing has launched Headphone 1, its first pair of wireless headphones with a transparent design and solid features. The headphones cost $299 and are available in Black and White color options. They feature 40mm dynamic drivers, IP52 water and dust resistance, Active Noise Cancelation (ANC), physical controls, including a customizable button, and more. No

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New FileFix attack runs JScript while bypassing Windows MoTW alerts

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-02-18 23:37:46

A new FileFix attack allows executing malicious scripts while bypassing the Mark of the Web (MoTW) protection in Windows by exploiting how browsers handle saved HTML webpages. The technique, was devised by security researcher mr.d0x Last week, the researcher showed how the first FileFix method worked as an alternative to 'ClickFix' attacks by tricking users into pasting a disguised PowerShell command into the File Explorer address bar. The attack involves a phishing page to trick the victim in

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Show HN: HackerNewt - Breadth-first exploring HN client for iOS

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-18 22:57:23

Don't get lost in big Hacker News discussions! HackerNewt is a Hacker News client that uses an alternative way of displaying comment tree. Advantages over traditional interfaces: - Comment width doesn't get narrower no matter how deep in the tree you are - You always see the parent of the comment you're currently reading - Swiping allows you to move in and out of subtrees with animated transitions that you fully control - You can easily skip subtrees that don't interest you by simply scrolling A

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'Happy Gilmore 2' and 10 More New Netflix Movies You Shouldn't Miss in July

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-18 22:11:00

Netflix has two long-awaited sequels premiering in July, along with loads of other hits, from zombie movies to strange-but-true documentaries about some of the biggest news stories of our time. The biggest films to hit the streamer in July are definitely Happy Gilmore 2, the Adam Sandler film that arrives on July 25, and The Old Guard 2, the action fantasy that stars Charlize Theron, Veronica Van, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kiki Layne and Uma Thurman. Five new entries in the platform's popular Trainwrec

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AT&T now lets you lock down your account to prevent SIM swapping attacks

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-18 23:36:28

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. AT&T is launching a new Account Lock feature that’s designed to protect wireless users against SIM swapping attacks. The feature, which you can enable from the myAT&T app, prevents unauthorized changes to your account, like phone number transfers, SIM card changes, and updates to billing information. SIM swapping attacks have become increasingly co

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Best Buy Offers Dell 6-in-1 Docking Station at 50% Off to Compete With Amazon’s Early Prime Day

gizmodo.com Joe Tilleli 2026-02-19 04:40:15

Pretty much anyone can recognize the value of a good docking station—that goes double for any friends or family member who work from home. Many of us are primarily laptop users. It’s comfortable to work from the couch, bring it to a coffee shop, or always have it with you when traveling for either work or leisure. However, a docking station allows you to open up possibilities with a larger work space when needed. And right now, this one from Dell is on sale for $50 off. That brings it down from

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AT&T's New Lock Option Thwarts Thieves Who Try to Access Your Account

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 03:00:02

AT&T is rolling out a new feature in its MyAT&T app intended to prevent nefarious individuals from accessing customers' online accounts. Wireless Account Lock, which has been rolling out in waves but will reach wide availability on Tuesday, disables some key actions that are frequently used to circumvent a legitimate owner's access to their account. This type of access is different from large data breaches, such as the two incidents that AT&T has recently agreed to settle for $177 million. Wire

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watchOS 26 adds ‘hints’ to your watch face, and they look pretty great

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-19 09:07:29

watchOS 26 is coming this fall as the next major Apple Watch update. It will bring a new Apple Notes app, Apple Intelligence features, Control Center upgrades, and more. One new feature is especially unique: ‘hints’ are being added to watch faces in watchOS 26 as a companion of the Smart Stack. Hints in watchOS 26 solve the Smart Stack’s discoverability problem In the last two years, Apple launched the Smart Stack in watchOS and has been progressively upgrading it each year. The Smart Stack i

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Mark Zuckerberg’s war chest is Apple’s newest hurdle in the AI race

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-19 09:15:34

Meta’s renewed push into AI is throwing the entire market off-balance, and Apple is particularly exposed. With morale arguably at an all-time low inside Cupertino’s AI teams, Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar check-cutting spree may have already pulled at least one top researcher out of Apple Park. And there may be more to come. What multimillion-dollar check-cutting spree? According to recent reports, Meta has offered massive pay packages to lure top AI researchers from rivals. And while Open

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Got a suspicious UPS text? Don't reply - it might be a scam. Here's how to tell

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-19 09:13:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I've been anxiously expecting a package from UPS. That's why a text I received the other day caught my eye. Claiming to be from UPS, the message said that the carrier attempted to deliver the package on June 27, but the delivery couldn't be completed. The date was one when my wife and I were away, so this seemed legitimate at first glance. Also: Got a suspicious E-ZPass text? Don't click the link (and what to do if you already did) However, I've written plenty of

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Embabel Agent Framework for the JVM

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-16 15:14:27

Embabel Agent Framework Embabel (Em-BAY-bel) is a framework for authoring agentic flows on the JVM that seamlessly mix LLM-prompted interactions with code and domain models. Supports intelligent path finding towards goals. Written in Kotlin but offers a natural usage model from Java. From the creator of Spring. Key Concepts Models agentic flows in terms of: Actions : Steps an agent takes : Steps an agent takes Goals : What an agent is trying to achieve : What an agent is trying to achieve

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How to Watch Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Debut at Unpacked

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 08:00:04

Samsung is gearing up to debut its next slate of foldable Galaxy Z phones, which likely includes follow-ups to last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. It's also expected to unveil its next smartwatch, the successor to the Galaxy Watch 7. The company will host its Unpacked event next week, where it'll also show off Galaxy AI updates. Here's what you can expect and how to tune in. How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Samsung's summer Unpacked event will take place in Brooklyn, New York

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Sharp pencils for hard times

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-02-19 09:00:00

Allison Johnson is a reviewer for The Verge who writes about phones and mobile technology. “Occasionally,” she adds, “I yell at your wireless carrier.” I asked her if there were any items that she especially liked using, and after thinking about it, she eventually came up with… a pencil sharpener. Where did you first hear about the Blackwing One-Step Long Point Sharpener? Last year, I told my husband all I wanted for Christmas was a nice pencil sharpener — and he understood the assignment. In

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GoPro HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition Drops to All-Time Low, Amazon Clears Out Its Best Action Camera

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-19 14:40:25

The Summer holidays will be here in no time, and whether you’ve got kids or not, now’s the time to start planning all sorts of escapades. Whether you’re going to the beach, camping, going out skating, or just about anything else, it’s important to be able to capture all of the action, no matter what that action is. While a mobile phone is a great way to do this, if you want something that’s built for it, then you’ll want to get an action camera. See at Amazon There are a few brands out there t

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The movie and TV tech we actually want to use

theverge.com David Pierce 2026-02-19 14:06:29

is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. One way to think about the tech industry is just as a series of people trying to build stuff they saw in movies. Ready Player One helped kick of a flood of interest in the metaverse, despite the movie’s deeply dsytopian undertones. If you’ve talked to anyone working in AI, they’ve surely told you about the assistant in Her, despite that m

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El Chapo drug cartel reportedly tracked and killed informants by hacking an FBI phone

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-19 18:00:02

The Mexican Sinaloa cartel hired a hacker to track and surveil the FBI, then used that information to intimidate and even kill witnesses against drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, according to a Justice Department report spotted by Ars Technica. The hacker used relatively sophisticated data collection techniques and weaknesses in the FBI's cybersecurity to identify the witnesses, the report states. According to the highly redacted report, which is based in part on testimony from an "individua

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Show HN: ToplingDB - A Persistent Key-Value Store for External Storage

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-19 16:07:59

ToplingDB: A Persistent Key-Value Store for External Storage ToplingDB is developed and maintained by Topling Inc. It is built with RocksDB. See ToplingDB Branch Name Convention. ToplingDB's submodule rockside is the entry point of ToplingDB, see SidePlugin wiki. ToplingDB has much more key features than RocksDB: SidePlugin enables users to write a json(or yaml) to define DB configs Embedded Http Server enables users to view almost all DB info on web, this is a component of SidePlugin Embedd

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PSA: If you have a Brother printer, change the password now

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-20 05:37:57

Almost 700 Brother printer models have been found to contain a number of serious security flaws that could allow an attacker to access other devices on your network, and potentially access your documents. The same is true of some printer models made by Fujifilm, Toshiba, Ricoh, and Konica Minolta … Cybersecurity company Rapid7 discovered eight vulnerabilities affecting 689 Brother printers, and 46 models from other brands. The most egregious of these is that the default password of each printe

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White House condemnation sends ICEBlock to the top of the App Store charts

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Jeff Bezos sells $737 million worth of Amazon shares

ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism

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Nothing Headphone 1 launched: Brings the heat, but not without trade-offs

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Sharp pencils for hard times

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The movie and TV tech we actually want to use

El Chapo drug cartel reportedly tracked and killed informants by hacking an FBI phone

Show HN: ToplingDB - A Persistent Key-Value Store for External Storage

PSA: If you have a Brother printer, change the password now

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