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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:34:00 +0000

Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium not to host Ranji Trophy final; title clash heads to Hubballi - here's why

NEW DELHI: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) confirmed on Thursday that the upcoming Ranji Trophy final between Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir will be played in Hubballi. The move has been made to allow safety upgrade work at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to progress faster. The final will begin on February 24. "KSCA had the option of hosting this prestigious final either at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, or at the KSCA Hubballi grounds. After careful evaluation and detailed consultations, the Association, in coordination with the Board of Control for Cricket…

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SportsThu, 19 Feb 2026 20:34:24 +0000

The Best FPL Captain Picks for GW-27

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Omar Marmoush of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images) | Getty Images Choosing the right captain can make a big difference in FPL. This week, Gameweek 27, one fixture stands out. Chelsea are at home to Burnley. Burnley have struggled away from home and have let in a lot of goals. That makes Chelsea players the main focus for captain picks this week. Here…

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:47:16 +0000

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FinanceThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:47:16 +0000

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Technology2026-02-19T11:30:00-05:00

The next iTunes may be vibe-coded

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers , a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. Wouldn't it be great if you could exchange music recommendations with your friends, no matter whether they use Spotify, Apple Music, or Bandcamp? What if you could follow DJs and other tastemakers online and automatically turn their social media feeds into playlists? Or what if you could fine-tune your music recommendations with AI to only get recommendations for songs you've never played before? Those are a few of the tasks the n…

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Technology2026-02-19T11:42:06-05:00

Turtle Beach’s new PC controller with swiveling sticks is 30 percent off

Many modern gamepads have adopted a modular design in recent years, from the Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded to Hyperkin’s clamp-on X5 Alteron for the Nintendo Switch. However, few of them are quite as innovative as last year’s Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot , which is now on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for an all-time low of $99.99 ($40 off). Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot Where to Buy: $139.99 $99.99 at Amazon $139.99 $99.99 at Best Buy $139.99 at Turtle Beach The defining feature of the Stealth Pivot doesn’t lie with its drift-free Hall effects sticks or its built-in social notifications — though, those a…

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Technology2026-02-19T11:53:05-05:00

New York drops plan to legalize robotaxis in setback for Waymo

A Waymo autonomous self-driving Jaguar electric vehicle is seen in New York City in December of 2025. | Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) dropped her proposal to allow robotaxi companies to launch commercially in cities other than New York City, citing a lack of support among state legislators, Bloomberg reports today . The move is a blow to Waymo and other robotaxi companies who saw New York, and especially New York City, as a potential goldmine. The plan, which was introduced by Hochul as part of the state's budget proposal last month , would have allo…

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Technology2026-02-19T12:02:26-05:00

West Virginia sues Apple for allegedly letting child abuse spread in iCloud

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple , accusing the company of allowing the distribution and storage of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in iCloud. In a lawsuit filed on Thursday , West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey claims that by abandoning a CSAM detection system in favor of end-to-end encryption, iCloud has become a "secure frictionless avenue for the possession, protection, and distribution [of] CSAM," violating the state's consumer protection laws. Apple initially outlined plans to launch a system that checks iCloud photos against a known list of CSAM images in 2021.…

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Technology2026-02-19T12:40:38-05:00

Apple TV’s The Hunt finally has a premiere date

The Hunt - Apple TV's new French-language drama that was previously put on indefinite hold following concerns about plagiarism - has been given a solid release date. Today, Apple announced that The Hunt , which was produced by French studio Gaumont and directed by Cédric Anger, is set to premiere on March 4th. The news comes after months of delays that began when French media reporter Clement Garin noted a number of striking similarities between The Hunt (which Anger originally sold as an original story of his own creation) and Shoot , Douglas Fairbairn's 1973 novel about two groups of…

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Technology2026-02-19T13:20:25-05:00

Texas is suing TP-Link over its ties to China

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TP-Link over claims that the router-maker is misleading customers about its ties to China. In a lawsuit filed this week , Paxton claims TP-Link is "masking its Chinese connections," while serving as "an open window for Chinese-sponsored threat actors and Chinese intelligence agencies." TP-Link was founded in China, but has attempted to distance itself from the country in recent years. In 2018, the company established a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, and then centralized its global headquarters in the US in 2024, forming TP-Link Systems. Though TP-…

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Technology2026-02-19T13:32:26-05:00

Baseus’ retractable, 6-in-1 travel adapter is on sale for its lowest price to date

The nifty universal adapter lets you charge your electronics in more than 200 countries worldwide. | Image: Baseus Packing multiple charging adapters can quickly eat up space, which is why an all-in-one travel adapter like the Baseus EnerCore CG11 makes for a good investment. The travel-friendly accessory works in most countries and lets you charge several devices at once, and right now, Amazon is offering it for $24.95 ($45 off) — its lowest price to date — when you use promo code G76S8NVM at checkout. Baseus EnerCore CG11 Universal Travel Adapter Where to Buy: $69.99 $24.95 at Amazon (with c…

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Technology2026-02-19T13:58:56-05:00

The AI security nightmare is here and it looks suspiciously like lobster

A hacker tricked a popular AI coding tool into installing OpenClaw - the viral, open-source AI agent OpenClaw that "actually does things" - absolutely everywhere. Funny as a stunt, but a sign of what to come as more and more people let autonomous software use their computers on their behalf. The hacker took advantage of a vulnerability in Cline, an open-source AI coding agent popular among developers, that security researcher Adnan Khan had surfaced just days earlier as a proof of concept. Simply put, Cline's workflow used Anthropic's Claude, which could be fed sneaky instructions and made to…

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Technology2026-02-19T14:02:17-05:00

Sony is closing the studio behind the Demon’s Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes

Sony is shutting down Bluepoint Games, the PlayStation studio behind well-received remakes of games like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls , according to Bloomberg . The change was made "following a recent business review," a spokesperson told the publication. About 70 staffers will be cut, and the studio will shut down in March. "Bluepoint Games is an incredibly talented team and their technical expertise has delivered exceptional experiences for the PlayStation community," a spokesperson told Bloomberg . "We thank them for their passion, creativity and craftmanship." Sony didn't immed…

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Technology2026-02-19T14:40:42-05:00

After Search Party backlash, Ring is still avoiding the bigger questions

Siminoff acknowledged in an interview with The New York Times that including maps that showed mass surveillance in an ad was a mistake. | Screenshot from Ring video Ring founder Jamie Siminoff has been on an "explanation tour," as The New York Times puts it, following the fallout from its Super Bowl ad and the introduction of its Search Party feature . In an interview with The Times this week , Siminoff explained that he understands people's concerns and that "maybe people were 'triggered' by an image in the ad that showed blue rings radiating out from suburban homes. There will be fewer maps…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:32:52 +0000

Rare gifted word-learner dogs like to share their toys

We love hearing about the latest findings coming out of an Eötvös Loránd University (ELU) research group focused on gifted word learner (GWL) dogs—if only for the pictures of adorable doggoes playing with their toys. Just last month , we learned that such dogs can learn the labels for new toys just by overhearing their owners talking about those toys. The group is back with yet another new paper , published in the journal Animal Cognition, presenting evidence that GWL dogs have a preference for novel toys and like to share them with their owners. That social interaction seems to be the key to…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 14:11:55 +0000

OpenClaw security fears lead Meta, other AI firms to restrict its use

Last month, Jason Grad issued a late-night warning to the 20 employees at his tech startup. “You've likely seen Clawdbot trending on X/LinkedIn. While cool, it is currently unvetted and high-risk for our environment," he wrote in a Slack message with a red siren emoji. “Please keep Clawdbot off all company hardware and away from work-linked accounts.” Grad isn’t the only tech executive who has raised concerns to staff about the experimental agentic AI tool, which was briefly known as MoltBot and is now named OpenClaw. A Meta executive says he recently told his team to keep OpenClaw off their r…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 16:26:34 +0000

Zero grip, maximum fun: A practical guide to getting into amateur ice racing

In Formula One, grip is everything. The world's best engineers devote their careers to designing cars that maximize downforce and grip to squeeze every bit of performance out of a set of four humble tires. These cars punish their drivers by slinging them at six Gs through corners and offer similar levels of abuse in braking. It's all wildly impressive, but I've long maintained that those drivers are not the ones having the most fun. When it comes to sheer enjoyment, grip is highly overrated, and if you want proof of that, you need to try ice racing. Should you be lucky enough to live somewhere…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:42:14 +0000

Google announces Gemini 3.1 Pro, says it's better at complex problem-solving

Another day, another Google AI model. Google has really been pumping out new AI tools lately, having just released Gemini 3 in November . Today, it's bumping the flagship model to version 3.1. The new Gemini 3.1 Pro is rolling out (in preview) for developers and consumers today with the promise of better problem-solving and reasoning capabilities. Google announced improvements to its Deep Think tool last week, and apparently, the "core intelligence" behind that update was Gemini 3.1 Pro. As usual, Google's latest model announcement comes with a plethora of benchmarks that show mostly modest im…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 18:22:29 +0000

F1: Preseason tests shows how different 2026 will be

It's just two weeks until F1 gets underway in Australia, and teams are currently in Bahrain, midway through their third and final preseason test. The 2026 season promises to be wildly different from those of the past few years, with all-new cars, engines, hybrid systems, and sustainable fuels entering the mix and shaking up the established order. You shouldn't read too much into times from preseason testing. The cars don't have to conform to the in-season rules as teams test new components or fit-test rigs; for example, glowing brake discs could once again be seen on some cars that weren't run…

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

How to Organize Safely in the Age of Surveillance

From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful. From threat modeling to encrypted collaboration apps, we’ve collected experts’ tips and tools for safely and effectively building a group—even while being targeted and tracked by the powerful.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

This AI Tool Will Tell You to Stop Slacking Off

Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider. Fomi watches you work, then scolds you when your attention wanders. It’s helpful, but there are privacy issues to consider.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Review: Stronger Build, Sweeter Sound

Bowers & Wilkins’ latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results. Bowers & Wilkins’ latest Px7 headphones keep sound and style at the forefront, with brilliant results.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Inside the Gay Tech Mafia

Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates. Gay men have long been rumored to run Silicon Valley. WIRED investigates.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Best Home Gym Setup (2026): Adjustable Weights, Resistance Bands, and More

Lifting weights can keep you carrying groceries and riding bikes even as you get older. Here’s our guide to a simple home setup. Lifting weights can keep you carrying groceries and riding bikes even as you get older. Here’s our guide to a simple home setup.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

8 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing. There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000

9 Best Android Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money. Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find the ones worth your money.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

8 Best Computer Monitors (2026): Budget, OLED, 4K, and More

The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable screen). The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable screen).

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 13:08:00 +0000

Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared (2026)

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers in 2026 We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers in 2026

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:07 +0000

DHS Opens a Billion-Dollar Tab With Palantir

“If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir’s work across DHS, please reach out,” a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement. “If you are interested in helping shape and deliver the next chapter of Palantir’s work across DHS, please reach out,” a Palantir executive wrote to employees about the massive purchasing agreement.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:12:38 +0000

Perplexity’s Retreat From Ads Signals a Bigger Strategic Shift

The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience. The AI search startup once predicted advertising would be a massive business. Now it's betting on a smaller, more valuable audience.

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TechnologyThu, 19 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Code Metal Raises $125 Million to Rewrite the Defense Industry's Code With AI

The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs. The Boston startup uses AI to translate and verify legacy software for defense contractors, arguing modernization can’t come at the cost of new bugs.

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 07:48:26 EST

The nearsightedness explosion may be fueled by dim indoor light, not just screens

Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen time — but new research suggests the real culprit may be something more subtle. Scientists at SUNY College of Optometry propose that it’s not just devices, but the combination of prolonged close-up focus and dim indoor lighting that may quietly strain the eyes. When we concentrate on nearby objects in low light, our pupils constrict in a way that may reduce how much light reaches the retina, potentially triggering changes that lead to nearsightedness. Myopia is skyrocketing around the world, often blamed on endless screen…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 01:47:07 EST

Ancient DNA solves 5,500 year old burial mystery in Sweden

Ancient DNA from a Stone Age burial site in Sweden shows that families 5,500 years ago were more complex than expected. Many individuals buried together were not immediate family, but second- or third-degree relatives. One grave held a young woman alongside two children who were siblings—yet she wasn’t their mother. The discoveries hint at tight-knit communities where extended kin mattered deeply. Ancient DNA from a Stone Age burial site in Sweden shows that families 5,500 years ago were more complex than expected. Many individuals buried together were not immediate family, but second- or thir…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 01:15:45 EST

Ancient drought may have wiped out the real-life hobbits 61,000 years ago

A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores. Climate records preserved in cave formations show rainfall plummeted just as the small human species disappeared. At the same time, pygmy elephants they depended on declined sharply as rivers dried up. With food and water vanishing, the hobbits may have been pushed out—and into their final chapter. A massive, centuries-long drought may have driven the extinction of the “hobbits” of Flores. Climate records preserved in cave formations show rainfall plummeted just as the small human species disappeared.…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 00:17:03 EST

New sodium ion battery stores twice the energy and desalinates seawater

A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that keeping water inside a key battery material, instead of removing it as traditionally done, dramatically boosts performance. The “wet” version stores nearly twice as much charge, charges faster, and remains stable for hundreds of cycles, placing it among the top-performing sodium battery materials ever reported. A surprising breakthrough could help sodium-ion batteries rival lithium—and even turn seawater into drinking water. Scientists discovered that k…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 02:54:09 EST

Brain development may continue into your 30s, new research shows

That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years, and because studies stopped around age 20, scientists estimated development might wrap up in the mid-20s. But newer, massive brain-imaging research paints a different picture: key wiring and network efficiency in the brain continue evolving into the early 30s. That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans show…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 00:52:28 EST

AI breakthrough could replace rare earth magnets in electric vehicles

Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unleashed artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation magnetic materials. By building a massive, searchable database of 67,573 magnetic compounds — including 25 newly recognized materials that stay magnetic even at high temperatures — the team is opening the door to cheaper, more sustainable technologies. Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unleashed artificial intelligence to dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation magnetic materials. By building a massive, searchable database of 67,…

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ScienceWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:36:03 EST

New map reveals where lethal scorpions are most likely to strike

Scientists have developed a powerful new way to forecast where some of the world’s most dangerous scorpions are likely to be found. By combining fieldwork in Africa with advanced computer modeling, the team discovered that soil type is the strongest factor shaping where many lethal species live, while temperature patterns also play a key role. Scientists have developed a powerful new way to forecast where some of the world’s most dangerous scorpions are likely to be found. By combining fieldwork in Africa with advanced computer modeling, the team discovered that soil type is the strongest fact…

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ScienceThu, 19 Feb 2026 08:46:05 EST

Scientists finally explain why chronic constipation treatments often fail

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional laxatives don’t fix. Parkinson’s patients, who often struggle with constipation years before tremors appear, have higher levels of these bacteria. Blocking the bacteria’s mucus-destroying enzyme prevented constipation in mice, hinting at a new treatment strategy. A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus…

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