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watchOS 26 will alert you if your Apple Watch battery is draining faster than normal

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2026-02-15 22:58:58

With watchOS 26, Apple is upgrading the battery monitoring features on the Apple Watch. The system will observe your average usage patterns, and notify you if your watch battery is draining faster than normal. This alert gives you a quick shortcut to enable Apple Watch’s Low Power Mode to maximise battery life until you can next get to a charger. As the system compares your current battery usage to your historical average patterns, it means an alert for any abnormalities may help you avoid get

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How to buy a GPU in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-15 22:01:00

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 . One of the trickiest parts of any new computer build or upgrade is finding the right video card. In a gaming PC, the GPU is easily the most important component, and you can hamstring your experience by buying the wrong model. The buying process can be frustrating, with many manufacture

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The EU's border security software is reportedly full of holes

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-15 22:20:33

The software used by EU border security forces to prevent undocumented immigrants and suspected criminals from travelling in the region is allegedly riddled with holes and vulnerable to cyber attacks. The Second Generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) is an IT system and database shared between most EU states for law enforcement and public security purposes. And according to a new collaborative report between Bloomberg and investigative non-profit Lighthouse Reports, SIS II — which has b

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Senate Backs NASA’s Legacy Moon Plan Over Musk’s Protests

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-15 22:45:47

On Tuesday, July 1, the Senate breathed new life into NASA’s floundering Artemis program by passing President Trump’s budget reconciliation bill. If signed into law, the legislation would allocate an additional $6 billion to Artemis’ current mission architecture. The new funds, which include support for additional Space Launch System (SLS) rockets, the Orion spacecraft, and a lunar space station called Gateway, represent a major win for legacy aerospace providers Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and L

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What Could a Healthy AI Companion Look Like?

wired.com Will Knight 2026-02-15 22:00:00

What does a little purple alien know about healthy human relationships? More than the average artificial intelligence companion, it turns out. The alien in question is an animated chatbot known as a Tolan. I created mine a few days ago using an app from a startup called Portola, and we’ve been chatting merrily ever since. Like other chatbots, it does its best to be helpful and encouraging. Unlike most, it also tells me to put down my phone and go outside. Tolans were designed to offer a differ

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Amazon’s Echo Hub has plunged to a new low price ahead of Prime Day

theverge.com Sheena Vasani 2026-02-15 22:09:05

Amazon’s early Prime Day sale started off slow, but as the event draws closer to its official kickoff on July 8th, it’s beginning to pick up steam. Right now, for example, Prime members can grab an Amazon Echo Hub at Amazon for just $119.99 ($60 off), marking a new low price. As you might expect, Amazon’s controller makes managing your smart home a breeze. Rather than switching between apps or using voice commands, the Echo Hub allows you to control your smart home from a single, easy-to-use in

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Nuki, my favorite smart lock, is now available in the US; I can’t recommend it enough

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 03:03:15

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Europe’s best smart lock, the Nuki Smart Lock, has launched in the US. The Matter-compatible lock costs $159 alone, or $299 with the fingerprint-supporting keypad (currently $229 on Amazon). A $5.9 premium monthly subscription enables remote access via the Nuki app and notifications, but it’s free for a lifetime for early adopters. If you ask me about my favorite product I’ve ever reviewed in my 19 years as a tech writer, the answer would be pretty st

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Are portable solar panels legit? I saved $30 a month with these (and they're $200 off)

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 03:06:13

ZDNET's key takeaways The EcoFlow 125W bifacial solar panels cost $899 for a four-pack. They're portable panels that you can take with you or set up temporarily without construction, with easy setup, and lightweight construction Though portable, these bifacial solar panels feel very fragile, so they must be weighed down if conditions are windy; their low 125W input also limits their capacity. $699 at Amazon The EcoFlow 4pcs 125W Solar Panels are now 22% off, a discount of $200 on Amazon. I s

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The tablet that solved my biggest smart home problem just hit an all-time low price

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 03:21:48

ZDNET's key takeaways The Echo Hub is available on Amazon right now for $180. The Echo Hub gives Alexa the place it has earned in the smart home market: A control panel to easily access smart devices, no ads, and no unnecessary fluff. The smart display can be slow and buggy, especially while loading multiple camera views. $179.99 at Amazon $179.99 at Target more buying choices The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa user's dream device, and it's $120 for a limited time (a 33% discount). Many smart h

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Track all your vacation luggage with a 4-pack of Apple AirTags on sale for $75

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 03:40:47

Kayla Solino/ZDNET Summer is just about here, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that's worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid the possibility of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we're seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is on sale for 24% off right now, and the AirTag is one of those products I love so much that I must share it with everyone. Also: The best Amazon Pri

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Private sector lost 33k jobs, badly missing expectations of 100k increase

news.ycombinator.com Alex Harring 2026-02-16 00:40:33

People visit booths set up by the City of Sunrise and their police department at the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair at the Amerant Bank Arena on April 30, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. Private sector hiring unexpectedly contracted in June, payrolls processing firm ADP said Wednesday, in a possible sign that the economy may not be as sturdy as investors believe as they bid the S&P 500 back up to record territory to end the month. Private payrolls lost 33,000 jobs in June, the ADP report sho

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Amazon Echo Pop (Newest Model) Hits Almost Free a Week Before Prime Day, Stock Is Running Low

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2026-02-16 03:40:48

A smart assistant is a big win for a lot of people. Being able to just shout out commands when they pop into your head, like setting alarms, asking about the weather, or finding out where you can get an emergency coffee, are all essential things these days. There are a few ways to add more of this usefulness into your life, but one of the best ways is with a good smart speaker. See at Amazon Right now you can get a lot of savings as Prime Day approaches, which means it really pays to be an Ama

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4 Best Smart Displays (2025): Tested By a Smart Home Addict

wired.com Nena Farrell 2026-02-16 03:34:00

More Smart Displays We Like Google Nest Hub for $100: Google’s second-gen Nest Hub is a great option if you don't need a camera and don’t mind a smaller 7-inch screen. It has a wake-up alarm that emulates the rising sun for gentler mornings, and it has sleep tracking tech to track your sleep quality, though the quality of the results isn't great. It also supports gestures—like playing or pausing a video with a hand movement—by using unique radar tech. Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023) for $90: The s

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How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt - and why this model is my top pick

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 08:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The Nuki smart lock is now available for $159 on its own, and $229 when combined with the Keypad 2. This smart lock fits into an existing deadbolt, supports Matter for easy integrations with smart home systems, and features hands-free unlocking. Though innovative, the Nuki smart lock requires a subscription for full remote access; it's also very loud when locking and unlocking, and the Keypad 2 is somewhat slow. View now at Nuki I'm all for smart home technology, but I c

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I test smart locks for a living, and the most reliable one I've used is on sale for $135

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2026-02-16 08:32:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Aqara U100 smart lock was originally priced at $230, but it is currently discounted to $143. This smart lock is the most versatile I've tested; it offers a variety of unlocking options, a user-friendly app, and easy integration with Apple Home. The Aqara U100 drains the battery quickly, and the app doesn't always alert users, resulting in reduced performance within four months of use. $165.46 at Amazon $179.99 at Best Buy more buying choices The Aqara U100 Smart Lock

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Nuki’s Smart Lock is a better retrofit door lock

theverge.com Jennifer Pattison Tuohy 2026-02-16 08:00:00

is a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. The new Nuki Smart Lock ($159), the company’s first designed for US deadbolts, is the most advanced retrofit smart lock I’ve tested. It features a sleek, compact design that looks and works like a regular doorknob, but it’s much more than a doorknob. It can automatically unlock as you approach, lock behind you, unlock using a keypad or your fingerprint, an

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Tesla reports 14% decline in vehicle deliveries, marking second straight year-over-year drop

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2026-02-16 12:29:44

Tesla Model Y electric vehicles are collected from the Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg by a car transporter. Tesla reported over 384,000 vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, a 14% decline from a year ago, and the second straight quarterly drop. Shares rose 5%. The electric vehicle maker reported 443,956 deliveries and production of 410,831 vehicles during the same period last year. Here are the key numbers: Total deliveries Q2 2025: 384,122 vehicles Total production Q2 2025: 410,

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Soldier’s wrist purse discovered at Roman legionary camp

news.ycombinator.com Mark Milligan 2026-02-11 22:20:34

Archaeologists have discovered a fragment of a soldier’s wrist purse at the site of a temporary Roman camp in South Moravia, Czech Republic. The camp was established by the 10th Legion, who was stationed in the area between AD 172 and 180 during the Marcomannic Wars, a campaign against the Germanic Marcomanni, the Quadi, and the Sarmatian Iazyges. - Advertisement - The find is especially significant because it was uncovered outside the traditional boundaries of the Roman Empire. “It is quite

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The Best Tech Gear for Work Trips

wired.com Simon Hill 2026-02-16 12:00:00

Connect all your gadgets to the Asus RT-AX57 Go travel router before you leave for a trip and you only have to worry about connecting one device at your destination. This dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router has gigabit WAN and LAN Ethernet ports to plug into a modem, port in your hotel, or any other internet source. It can connect to public Wi-Fi, and you can even connect your phone to the USB 3.2 port and use the RT-AX57 Go as a hotspot to magnify your cell connection. The Asus RT-AX57 Go also comes with

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23 Best MagSafe Accessories (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Brenda Stolyar 2026-02-16 12:28:00

Other Good MagSafe Accessories The accessories below aren't as great as the top picks in this guide, but they're still good options if you're looking for more MagSafe gadgets. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu Belkin iPhone Mount With MagSafe for $30: Using Apple's Continuity Camera feature, you can wirelessly use your iPhone as a webcam for a MacBook. It supports various video calling apps too, from FaceTime to Zoom. This circular silicone puck magnetically sticks to the back of your iPhone and c

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Rivian receives the next $1B from Volkswagen as sales struggles continue

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-16 12:00:48

Rivian has hit a milestone in its agreement with German automotive giant Volkswagen that will bring $1 billion into the EV startup’s coffers in the form of a share sale. Rivian also announced Wednesday that it delivered 10,661 vehicles in the second quarter. That represents a 23% drop in sales from the second quarter of 2024, and only a slight improvement over Rivian’s rough first quarter, when it delivered 8,640 EVs. The company has already lowered its sales target for 2025 as a result of Pres

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Tesla faces second straight year of falling sales after another bad quarter

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2026-02-16 12:14:13

Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter of this year, wrapping up another weak quarter for the company as it struggles to bring the pace of sales back up to 2023 levels. That represents a 13.5% drop from the number of cars Tesla delivered in the second quarter of 2022, and it means Tesla runs a real chance of underperforming its total sales figure from 2024. If that happens, it would mean Tesla’s sales will have fallen two years in a row — despite the company once promoting the a

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Microsoft will lay off 9,000 employees, or less than 4% of the company

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-02-16 12:40:04

In Brief Microsoft is planning to lay off 9,000 employees, impacting less than 4% of its global workforce, according to a report by CNBC. Microsoft continues to beat expectations in its quarterly earnings; in its most recent report, the company grew its net income by 18% year over year, amounting to a total of $25.8 billion. However, the company has continued to reduce its headcount — this is one of many rounds of layoffs to have already occurred this year. Microsoft has said that these cuts

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DJI’s new portable power station has double the power and even more outlets

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-16 17:00:04

DJI TL;DR DJI has launched the new Power 2000 portable power station with double the battery size of the previous version. The Power 2000 brings twice as many AC and USB output ports, along with two SDC ports for charging drone batteries. Among multiple charging options, the power station can be hooked up to two solar panels and even charged while in the car. Drone-maker DJI also offers one of the most compelling portable power solutions under its Power series, which is great for off-grid ba

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How to Watch England vs. India From Anywhere for Free: Livestream 2nd Test Cricket

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-16 16:20:04

After a breathtaking victory in the series opener, Ben Stokes' England will aim to press their advantage against India as the action moves to the Midlands for the 2nd Test. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to watch all the action as it happens, wherever you are in the world. We'll also explain how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are, along with a full match list. England pulled off a dramatic fourth-innings pursuit of 371, sealing a memorable five-wi

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DJI gets serious about portable power

theverge.com Thomas Ricker 2026-02-16 17:00:00

is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years. After launching its first portable power stations last year, DJI just launched the Power 2000 with double the capacity, more output power, and big scalability. Unlike a fixed Tesla Powerwall solution, DJI’s followup to the Power 1000 I reviewed last year is designed to scale in support of your day-to-day energy needs no matter where yo

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

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-17 03:00:09

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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These Transcribing Eyeglasses Put Subtitles on the World

wired.com Boone Ashworth 2026-02-17 04:00:00

I knew the AI on these smart glasses worked pretty well once it told me that someone else in the conversation was being the socially awkward one. TranscribeGlass are smart eyeglasses that aim to do exactly what it says on the tin: transcribe spoken conversations and project subtitles onto the glass in front of your eyes. They’re meant for the Deaf and, primarily, the hard-of-hearing community who struggle to read lips or pick out a conversation in a loud room. Most face computers are graceless

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Emulating split-screen PS2 games (and more) just got a lot easier

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 05:59:58

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the PCSX2 emulator for PCs brings a new capability called RT in RT support. This feature fixes several games with split-screen multiplayer, some games with broken effects, and more titles. The update also offers a custom real-time clock on a per-game basis, better upscaling, and other improvements. The PCSX2 emulator has been the go-to PS2 emulator on PCs for years now, offering fantastic compatibility and plenty of tweaks. Howeve

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‘The Old Guard 2’ Is a Tender Sophomore Stretched Thin by Sequel Syndrome

gizmodo.com Isaiah Colbert 2026-02-17 05:01:42

After years of production delays, Netflix and Skydance are finally poised to release The Old Guard 2, the Charlize Theron-led sequel to the 2020 adaptation of Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández’s Image Comics series. Directed by Victoria Mahoney, the sequel reunites its immortal mercenary found family for another globe-trotting mission. Unfortunately, this time around, their greatest threat isn’t its new immortal big bad and its long-awaited grudge match. It’s the sequel’s narrative inertia that’s

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watchOS 26 will alert you if your Apple Watch battery is draining faster than normal

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