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Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk - The New York Times ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk The New York TimesX offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok BBCX ... Continue Reading »

Italy launches investigation as newly-restored angel painting in Rome church now resembles Giorgia Meloni - CNN ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Italy launches investigation as newly-restored angel painting in Rome church now resembles Giorgia Meloni CNNRestored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation BBCUproar Over Meloni’s Face ... Continue Reading »

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia - BBC ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia BBCUpdates: Israel denies dozens of ill people exit from Gaza at Rafah border Al JazeeraSecurity Alert: U.S. ... Continue Reading »

EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote - Euronews.com ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

EU and UK to ramp up talks on closer ties 10 years after Brexit vote Euronews.comEU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official The ... Continue Reading »

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows - The Washington Post ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Iran’s killing of protesters reached level rarely seen, emergent count shows The Washington PostLeaked documents expose Khamenei's secret deadly blueprint for crushing Iran protests Fox NewsIran: Witnesses ... Continue Reading »

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea - DW.com ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Australia: Teen swims for hours to save family lost at sea DW.comBoy swims 2.5 miles to save mom, siblings swept out to sea: "Superhuman" CBS NewsAustralian teen ... Continue Reading »

Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53 - Reuters ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53 ReutersSaif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead BBCSaif al-Islam Gaddafi, ... Continue Reading »

Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s - CNBC ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Spain becomes first country in Europe to ban social media for under-16s CNBC‘We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social ... Continue Reading »

China’s opacity brings Pekingology back into vogue - The Economist ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

China’s opacity brings Pekingology back into vogue The EconomistRuptures in China’s Leadership Could Be Due to Paranoia and Power Plays The New York TimesXi the Destroyer Foreign AffairsXi’s ... Continue Reading »

Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election - NPR ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

Populist conservative Laura Fernández wins Costa Rica's presidential election NPRLaura Fernández Wins Costa Rican Presidency The New York TimesRight-wing populist Laura Fernández claims victory in Costa Rica’s ... Continue Reading »

State department and Marco Rubio sued over order denying visas to 75 countries - The Guardian ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

State department and Marco Rubio sued over order denying visas to 75 countries The GuardianTrump Administration Sued Over Ban on Immigration From 75 Countries The New York ... Continue Reading »

Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people - Al Jazeera ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people Al JazeeraAt Least 30 Dead After Weeks of Heavy Snowfall in Japan The New York TimesSoldiers, snow plows ... Continue Reading »

French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office - AP News ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

French prosecutors request 5-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office AP NewsFrench prosecutors seek 5-year ban from public office for Le Pen in appeal ... Continue Reading »

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters - CNN ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Grieving Iranians cowed into silence beside the graves of protesters CNNMusic and dancing signify defiance at celebratory funerals of Iran’s protesters The GuardianThe burial of Mohammad Mozafari: ... Continue Reading »

What is happening in Balochistan? | Analysis - The Hindu ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

What is happening in Balochistan? | Analysis The HinduHow Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump Al JazeeraPakistani forces kill 177 Baloch militants in 48 hours, ... Continue Reading »

Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat - BBC ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat BBCFourteen migrants dead off Greece after boat collision with coast guard ReutersCollision between Greek coastguard patrol and migrant ... Continue Reading »

The road to 2045 - Gates Foundation ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

The road to 2045 Gates FoundationIn the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding The Seattle TimesPhilanthropy Gates Foundation magicvalley.comGates CEO: ... Continue Reading »

What Jared Kushner's 'New Gaza' plan includes, and what it leaves out - NPR ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

What Jared Kushner's 'New Gaza' plan includes, and what it leaves out NPRPeace Through Leverage in Gaza Foreign AffairsWhat's next for Trump's Gaza plan after Rafah reopening? ReutersHow ... Continue Reading »

An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war - AP News ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war AP NewsVietnam’s military ‘secretly planning for US invasion’ The TimesVietnam braces for 'second US ... Continue Reading »

Trump’s Best Friend in Europe May Lose His Election - The Free Press ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Trump’s Best Friend in Europe May Lose His Election The Free PressView Full Coverage on Google News Continue Reading »

The Download: squeezing more metal out of aging mines, and AI’s truth crisis ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microbes could extract ... Continue Reading »

Microbes could extract the metal needed for cleantech ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

In a pine forest on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the only active nickel mine in the US is nearing the end of its life. At a ... Continue Reading »

What we’ve been getting wrong about AI’s truth crisis ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. What would ... Continue Reading »

The crucial first step for designing a successful enterprise AI system ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

Many organizations rushed into generative AI, only to see pilots fail to deliver value. Now, companies want measurable outcomes—but how do you design for success? ... Continue Reading »

The Download: inside a deepfake marketplace, and EV batteries’ future ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside the marketplace ... Continue Reading »

What’s next for EV batteries in 2026 ↓

Monday February 02, 2026

MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the ... Continue Reading »

Inside the marketplace powering bespoke AI deepfakes of real women ↓

Friday January 30, 2026

Civitai—an online marketplace for buying and selling AI-generated content, backed by the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz—is letting users buy custom instruction files for generating ... Continue Reading »

The Download: US immigration agencies’ AI videos, and inside the Vitalism movement ↓

Friday January 30, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. DHS is using ... Continue Reading »

How the sometimes-weird world of lifespan extension is gaining influence ↓

Friday January 30, 2026

For the last couple of years, I’ve been following the progress of a group of individuals who believe death is humanity’s “core problem.” Put simply, ... Continue Reading »

The AI Hype Index: Grok makes porn, and Claude Code nails your job ↓

Thursday January 29, 2026

Everyone is panicking because AI is very bad; everyone is panicking because AI is very good. It’s just that you never know which one you’re ... Continue Reading »

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iPhone 20 May Not Feature The Screen Design You Want - But Does It Need It? ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

The rumored new iPhone design is expected to be vastly different from what we've seen so far, with a change as drastic as the one ... Continue Reading »

Svedka's Super Bowl Ad Reveals A Terrifying AI Future ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

The Super Bowl is a spotlight for all kinds of ads, but Svedka Vodka's new ad veers into the uncanny valley with its use of ... Continue Reading »

You're Probably Charging Your Phone Wrong - Here's How ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Charging your phone the wrong way can cause serious issues. Fortunately, built-in features can alleviate this problem and help ensure long-lasting phone life. Continue Reading »

5 3D Printed Gadgets You'll Use Every Day ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

If you want to design custom gadgets tailored to your needs while saving a few bucks, here are some 3D-printed gadgets that you'll love crafting. Continue Reading »

You Should Always Avoid Buying A Discontinued Roku If You Can — Here's Why ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Purchasing a discontinued Roku device for a low price might be tempting, but there's one good reason to pass on it and buy a newer ... Continue Reading »

The 8 Best Budget OLED TVs According To Experts ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

It would be easy to be put off by the cost attached to OLED TVs, but here's some cost-effective screens that don't scrimp on quality. Continue Reading »

5 Emergency Gadgets That You Should Always Keep In Your Car ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Irrespective of how frequently you drive, here are a few gadgets that you must have in your vehicle to help protect you in case of ... Continue Reading »

A Groundbreaking Special Effects Movie Made Bob Hoskins Hallucinate ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Bob Hoskins has generated some internet fame of late for renewed interest in his "Super Mario Bros." role, but another film actually drove him to ... Continue Reading »

Firefox Just Unveiled The Only AI Setting Every Browser Needs ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Browsers are implementing new AI features at an alarming pace, but Firefox is making it easier than ever to turn them all off in one ... Continue Reading »

How To Tell If Your HDMI Cable Can Output 4K ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Just about every TV accessory needs an HDMI cable, but not all of them can output 4K. Here's how to tell if yours is capable. Continue Reading »

3 Handheld Consoles More Powerful Than The Steam Deck ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

The Steam Deck changed the landscape for gamers with its new take on handheld gaming, but now there are much more powerful alternatives available. Continue Reading »

Should You Buy Walmart's Exclusive Onn TVs? Here's What Consumer Reports Says ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Walmart's private-label Onn brand has become a big name in the smart TV space. Is it worth taking a chance on one of these TV ... Continue Reading »

Foldable iPhone Design Leak Reveals You'll Need To Relearn How To Use Your Phone ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Based on the latest foldable iPhone leaks, you might need to relearn how to use Apple's smartphone if you plan on upgrading this fall. Continue Reading »

4 Android Phones More Powerful Than The iPhone ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

While iPhones are a strong overall package, Android too has tons of options that offer better value. Here are some Android phones more powerful than ... Continue Reading »

The Secret Fire TV Stick Hack That Amazon Doesn't Want You To Know About ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

If you're feeling a bit limited by the app library offered up by your Fire TV Stick, there are a few workarounds that can unlock ... Continue Reading »

The Cheap And Easy Way You Can Instantly Revitalize Your Old PlayStation 3 ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Before you get rid of that old PlayStation 3 collecting dust, consider implementing this cheap and easy upgrade to bring your PS3 back to life. Continue Reading »

You Should Change These 3 Apple TV HDMI Settings For A Better Picture ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

There are a few Apple TV HDMI settings that you can tweak to improve your television's picture quality and improve your Apple TV experience. Continue Reading »

Why Using A VPN Isn't As Safe As You Think ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Before you renew that subscription, read this. We break down why using a VPN isn't as safe as you think and why it's more of ... Continue Reading »

5 DIY Tools Every EV Owner Should Have ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Maintaining an electric vehicle may seem easier than caring for a traditional model. However, you can still run into trouble without the proper tools. Continue Reading »

Die Hard With A Vengeance's Forgotten Alternate Ending Is Completely Absurd ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

The alternate ending of Die Hard with a Vengeance first appeared on a special‑edition DVD released in 2001. It's clear why it wasn't used as ... Continue Reading »

KKR and Singtel agree to acquire the remaining 82% stake in data center operator STT GDC for ~$5.1B, giving the company an enterprise value of ~$10.86B (Lee Ying Shan/CNBC) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Lee Ying Shan / CNBC: KKR and Singtel agree to acquire the remaining 82% stake in data center operator STT GDC for ~$5.1B, giving the ... Continue Reading »

Source: Anthropic plans an employee tender offer at a valuation of at least $350B, the same valuation discussed in the company's ongoing $20B fundraising (Bloomberg) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Bloomberg: Source: Anthropic plans an employee tender offer at a valuation of at least $350B, the same valuation discussed in the company's ongoing $20B fundraising ... Continue Reading »

Sources: US-based Arcee AI is pitching investors on a $200M+ funding round valuing it at over $1B, as it plans to train an open-weight model with 1T+ parameters (Anna Tong/Forbes) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Anna Tong / Forbes: Sources: US-based Arcee AI is pitching investors on a $200M+ funding round valuing it at over $1B, as it plans to ... Continue Reading »

Salesforce's Tableau chief, Ryan Aytay, leaves after 19 years at the company, just two months after Slack CEO Denise Dresser left for OpenAI (Brody Ford/Bloomberg) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Brody Ford / Bloomberg: Salesforce's Tableau chief, Ryan Aytay, leaves after 19 years at the company, just two months after Slack CEO Denise Dresser left ... Continue Reading »

On an earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su says Microsoft's next-gen Xbox "is progressing well to support a launch in 2027" and will feature an AMD semi-custom SoC (Tom Warren/The Verge) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Tom Warren / The Verge: On an earnings call, AMD CEO Lisa Su says Microsoft's next-gen Xbox “is progressing well to support a launch in ... Continue Reading »

Sources: Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest $20B in OpenAI as part of OpenAI's $100B funding round (Bloomberg) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Bloomberg: Sources: Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest $20B in OpenAI as part of OpenAI's $100B funding round — Nvidia Corp. is nearing a ... Continue Reading »

Software and data stocks plunge over fears that new developments in AI will supplant software; ADBE closed down 7.31%, CRM 6.85%, and Thomson Reuters 15.83% (Wall Street Journal) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Wall Street Journal: Software and data stocks plunge over fears that new developments in AI will supplant software; ADBE closed down 7.31%, CRM 6.85%, and ... Continue Reading »

OpenAI names Dylan Scandinaro, who worked on AGI safety at Anthropic, as the company's head of preparedness (Alicia Tang/Bloomberg) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Alicia Tang / Bloomberg: OpenAI names Dylan Scandinaro, who worked on AGI safety at Anthropic, as the company's head of preparedness — In December, OpenAI ... Continue Reading »

US v. Google: the DOJ and a group of states will appeal the September 2025 ruling in the Search antitrust case in which Google dodged a forced sale of Chrome (Bloomberg) ↓

Wednesday February 04, 2026

Bloomberg: US v. Google: the DOJ and a group of states will appeal the September 2025 ruling in the Search antitrust case in which Google ... Continue Reading »

Super Micro reports Q2 net sales up 123% to $12.7B, vs. $10.43B est., and expects Q3 net sales above estimates; SMCI jumps 5%+ after hours (Luke Kawa/Sherwood News) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Luke Kawa / Sherwood News: Super Micro reports Q2 net sales up 123% to $12.7B, vs. $10.43B est., and expects Q3 net sales above estimates; ... Continue Reading »

EA reports Q3 net bookings up 38% YoY to $3.05B, vs. $2.86B est., driven by strong sales of Battlefield 6, and net income of $88M, down from $293M a year ago (Zaheer Kachwala/Reuters) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Zaheer Kachwala / Reuters: EA reports Q3 net bookings up 38% YoY to $3.05B, vs. $2.86B est., driven by strong sales of Battlefield 6, and ... Continue Reading »

Take-Two reports Q3 net bookings up 28% YoY to $1.76B, vs. $1.58B, net revenue up 25% to $1.7B, and raises its annual bookings forecast; TTWO up 5%+ after hours (Max Knoblauch/Sherwood News) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Max Knoblauch / Sherwood News: Take-Two reports Q3 net bookings up 28% YoY to $1.76B, vs. $1.58B, net revenue up 25% to $1.7B, and raises ... Continue Reading »

Match reports Q4 revenue up 2% YoY to $878M, vs. $871M est., net income up 32% YoY to $210M, paying users down 5% to 13.8M; MTCH jumps 7%+ after hours (Samantha Kelly/Bloomberg) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Samantha Kelly / Bloomberg: Match reports Q4 revenue up 2% YoY to $878M, vs. $871M est., net income up 32% YoY to $210M, paying users ... Continue Reading »

AMD reports Q4 revenue up 34% YoY to $10.3B, Data Center revenue up 39% to $5.4B, forecasts Q1 revenue below the highest projections; AMD drops 8%+ after hours (Ian King/Bloomberg) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Ian King / Bloomberg: AMD reports Q4 revenue up 34% YoY to $10.3B, Data Center revenue up 39% to $5.4B, forecasts Q1 revenue below the ... Continue Reading »

Sources: Texas Instruments is in advanced talks to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories for ~$7B, a premium to Silicon Labs' market cap of $4.4B as of Tuesday (Financial Times) ↓

Tuesday February 03, 2026

Financial Times: Sources: Texas Instruments is in advanced talks to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories for ~$7B, a premium to Silicon Labs' market cap of ... Continue Reading »