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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 03:27:53 +0000

YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

YouTube is experiencing an outage across the United States, with users in other countries like Canada, India, the Philippines, Australia and Russia also having problems with accessing the website. The issue seems to have started at around 8 PM Eastern time and reached 338,000 reports on Downdetector before starting to taper down. More users reported having issues accessing the app, but I personally lost access to the web homepage first. As of 9:22 PM, users are still reporting being unable to access YouTube on Reddit . As of 9:33 PM, users are complaining that they still can’t access the servi…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 08:01:26 +0000

The best drone for 2026

Drones are no longer just niche toys for enthusiasts. Today’s models are compact, increasingly affordable and capable of capturing sharp aerial photos and video with minimal effort. Whether you’re curious about flying for the first time or looking to upgrade to a more advanced camera drone, the options available in 2026 are broader and more approachable than ever. Entry-level drones now offer features like GPS-assisted flight, return-to-home safety systems and automated shooting modes that take much of the stress out of learning to fly. Step up to more advanced models and you’ll find foldable…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 10:01:27 +0000

The best wireless workout headphones for 2026

Whether you’re lifting, running or squeezing in a quick session between errands, the last thing you want is a cable getting in the way or earbuds that won’t stay put. The best wireless headphones make it easier to focus on your workout, but not every pair is built to handle sweat, motion and long sessions. Fitness-focused headphones put different demands on design and performance. Secure fit, water resistance and dependable battery life matter just as much as sound quality, especially if you plan to use them outside the gym as well. Some are tuned for awareness during outdoor runs, while other…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:00:02 +0000

Meta will run AI in WhatsApp through NVIDIA's 'confidential computing'

Meta just announced a deal to buy "millions" of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs in a new long-term partnership. As part of that, the social media giant will deploy NVIDIA's Confidential Computing for WhatsApp, "enabling AI-powered capabilities across the messaging platform while ensuring user data confidentiality and integrity." As part of the deal, Meta committed to using NVIDIA's Confidential Computing for WhatsApp messaging to allow AI inside the app while guaranteeing user data confidentiality. That technology will let Meta secure data during computation, not just when…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:33 +0000

Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' to promote its EVs in California

Tesla has stopped using the term “Autopilot” to sell its cars in California, thereby avoiding a 30-day sales and manufacturing ban in the state. If you’ll recall, a California administrative law judge ruled in December that the automaker misled consumers by using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving.” The judge recommended the suspension, but the California DMV gave Tesla 60 days to remove any untrue and misleading language in its marketing materials. In its announcement, the DMV said Tesla has taken corrective action and has stopped using Autopilot for marketing. Prior to that, the au…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 12:45:59 +0000

Federal court rules that OpenAI must stop using the term 'Cameo'

Cameo, the platform where celebrities sell short, personalized videos, has scored a preliminary win in a trademark lawsuit against OpenAI. A California judge has ruled that the AI company's video generation tool Sora cannot use the term 'cameo' or any variation likely to cause confusion. A temporary restraining order in the case was originally granted in November of last year. The suit was first brought in response to a feature available within the Sora app at launch called 'Cameo' that allowed users to add any likeness to videos they generated. Cameo claimed the use of the term in this settin…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 13:25:17 +0000

New users can get one year of access to Monarch Money for 50 percent off

A good budgeting app can make it much easier to see where your money is actually going, and one of our top picks is 50 percent off right now. Monarch Money is running a deal for new users that cuts the price of its annual plan in half. With the code MONARCHVIP , you’ll pay $50 for one year of access instead of the usual $100. We’ve recommended Monarch before for its deep customization options and robust financial planning tools. It supports unlimited account connections, investment tracking and shared budgets, making it a solid option if you want a detailed look at your finances or plan alongs…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0000

NordVPN deal: Get two years of the Complete plan for 70 percent off

NordVPN is offering a significant discount on its two-year plans, with 70 percent off its Complete tier and up to 74 percent off overall. For the Complete tier, the deal brings the total cost down to $130 for 24 months. NordVPN regularly appears on Engadget’s list of the best VPN services thanks to its wide server network, strong security tools and consistent performance across devices. NordVPN’s latest promotion puts one of its most comprehensive plans at a price that undercuts many competing premium VPN subscriptions. The Complete tier includes full access to NordVPN’s core VPN service, whic…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 14:40:25 +0000

Polestar unveils a station wagon version of the 4

Polestar is gearing up to launch three new models in the next two years, including a station wagon (estate or shooting brake) version of the Polestar 4 that harkens back to the company's Volvo roots. The Geely-owned Swedish company sold a record 61,000 EVs in 2025, but hopes that the new models will help it take an even bigger bite out of the market. "We want to get more volume out of a bigger cake," CEO Michael Lohscheller said.  Polestar currently offers two models in the US, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 , both SUVs. However, the new Polestar 4 will come in two variants, one…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Pixel 10a hands-on: Google locks down the midrange phone game

Google's A-series phones have offered some of the best value among midrange handsets for years, and after checking out the new Pixel 10a , I don't see that trend stopping anytime soon. Let's start with the specs. Starting at just $499, you get a vivid 6.3-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness, 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The phone also features a durable aluminum frame along with a stronger Corning Gorilla Glass 7i panel in front and a composite plastic back with a lovely matte finish. As a nod towards sustainability, Google s…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Google's $500 Pixel 10a smartphone arrives on March 5

Google debuted the Pixel 10a phone today. Pre-orders are open now and the smartphone will be available starting March 5. Although it's the new 2026 addition to the A series lineup, the Pixel 10a invites many comparisons with last year's Pixel 9a . For starters, the price is identical at $499. Design-wise, not much as changed. The back of the phone can lay flat, which has become a hallmark of the Pixel A collection, rather than wobbling around on a bulky camera housing. The screen is still 6.3 inches with an Actua display. The phone's insides are also the same; the 10a comes with the same Tenso…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 9a: What's changed and which one should you buy?

Now that pre-orders are open for the Google Pixel 10a, it’s time to see how it stacks up against last year’s Pixel 9a . At first glance, the two phones look very similar, and that’s not a bad thing. Google hasn’t tried to reinvent its budget-friendly formula this year, sticking to the same compact design, clean software experience and camera-first approach that made the 9a such a good value. Both phones share a lot in common, including 120Hz OLED displays, Google’s Tensor G4 chip, strong computational photography and seven years of OS and security updates. The actual differences are more incre…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 16:22:48 +0000

Spotify debuts SeatGeek integration for concert ticket sales

Ticketing marketplace SeatGeek has announced a partnership with Spotify that will direct an artist's fans to its platform from the Spotify app. The integration is currently limited to a few participating venues for which SeatGeek is the primary ticket seller. While SeatGeek is one of the largest online marketplaces for the secondary ticketing market, the company's announcement makes clear that this Spotify integration only applies to venues where it's the primary ticketing company. For now, that's just 15 US partner venues, primarily professional sports arenas like AT&T Stadium in Arlingto…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 17:36:12 +0000

Here's what to expect at Apple's product launch event on March 4

Apple has scheduled a product launch event, dubbed an "Apple Experience", for March 4 at 9AM ET . The company is reportedly holding this event in NYC, London and Shanghai . Everyone loves shiny new products, so what can we expect to see at Apple's first launch event of 2026? We don't know anything for certain, but we have plenty of educated guesses that have been sourced from industry reports and speculation from analysts. Budget-Friendly MacBook There have been rumors swirling that Apple is preparing to launch a cheaper alternative to the MacBook Air. Bloomberg reported on this all…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 17:57:21 +0000

Nevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a license

Nevada is taking action against the rapidly growing Wild West of prediction markets. The state's gambling regulators and attorney general sued Kalshi on Tuesday. They accuse the company of bypassing Nevada law by operating a sports gambling market without proper licenses. In addition, they say Kalshi provides services to individuals under 21, which violates state law. The lawsuit follows a federal appeals court’s rejection of Kalshi's request to prevent the state from pursuing legal action. And it comes a day after the Trump administration claimed that only the federal government has the right…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 18:59:17 +0000

The best VPN deals: Up to 87 percent off ProtonVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, NordVPN and more

The Winter Olympics have been a blast so far, and there are still four days left. It's the perfect time to get ahold of a virtual private network (VPN) and check out how the games are broadcast in other countries— all while improving your cybersecurity . By connecting to a VPN every time you get online, you can keep your activity hidden from your ISP and anyone to whom it may sell that data, while streaming sports and TV from across the globe. We strongly recommend using a VPN , but shopping for one takes some care. If you jump on the very first deal you see, you might get stuck with a substan…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:06:21 +0000

Cyberpunk platformer Replaced has once again been delayed

The long-awaited cyberpunk platformer Replaced just got hit with a short delay . The pixel-art game was supposed to come out on March 12 , but will now be released on April 14. That's just a month, which isn't that big of a deal considering this game has been on our radar for five years . Why the delay? Developer Sad Cat Studios notes that the game is "technically finished" but the team needs a few more weeks for polish. The company says it wants the day-one release to be "polished, stable and true to the vision" of the original concept. This is something to be commended, i…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:44:45 +0000

Gemini can now generate a 30-second approximation of what real music sounds like

Google has announced that using its newly incorporated Lyria 3 model, Gemini users will be able to generate 30-second music tracks based on a prompt, or remix an existing track to their liking. The new model builds on Gemini's pre-existing ability to generate text, images and video, and will also be available in YouTube's "Dream Track" feature, where it can be used to generate detailed backing tracks for Shorts. Like some other music generation tools, prompting Gemini doesn't require a lot of detail to produce serviceable results. Google's example prompt is "a comical R&B sl…

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TechnologyWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:01:52 +0000

Dyson announces the PencilWash wet floor cleaner

Last year Dyson introduced the PencilVac , which it immediately declared the "world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner." Presumably, then, the title of world’s slimmest wet floor cleaner goes to the newly unveiled PencilWash. Promising a "lighter, slimmer and smaller solution to wet cleaning without compromising on hygiene," the PencilWash is designed to let you clean everywhere you need to with minimal hassle. Like the vacuum cleaner with which it shares the first part of its name, the handle measures just 1.5 inches in diameter from top to bottom, and the whole thing weighs little…

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:41:49 +0000

Mick Cronin's ejection of UCLA player, latest postgame rant show stress of NCAA Tournament bubble slide

Mick Cronin's latest antics come as UCLA is sliding on the NCAA Tournament bubble Mick Cronin's latest antics come as UCLA is sliding on the NCAA Tournament bubble

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:55:02 +0000

Seahawks for sale: Paul Allen's estate to begin selling process weeks after Super Bowl victory

The estate is also in the process of selling the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers The estate is also in the process of selling the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 23:17:23 +0000

Steve Lavin fired at San Diego: Toreros coach is out near the end of his fourth season in the WCC

Lavin took the job in 2022 but never won more than 18 games in a season Lavin took the job in 2022 but never won more than 18 games in a season

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:07:05 +0000

Justin Thomas sets return from injury at TGL while eyeing PGA Tour event during Florida Swing

Thomas was recently cleared to resume playing golf after offseason back surgery Thomas was recently cleared to resume playing golf after offseason back surgery

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 22:21:21 +0000

Chiefs WR Rashee Rice accused of domestic violence in civil lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend

Dacoda Jones seeks $1 million in damages for the alleged acts of physical assault Dacoda Jones seeks $1 million in damages for the alleged acts of physical assault

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:23:53 +0000

Kevin Durant addresses burner account allegations, controversy: 'Not here to get into Twitter nonsense'

Unverified screenshots attributed to Durant circulated on social media during All-Star Weekend Unverified screenshots attributed to Durant circulated on social media during All-Star Weekend

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:30:40 +0000

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 20 Arkansas-No. 25 Alabama, No. 23 BYU-No. 4 Arizona and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Inside the Lines team's model and top CBS Sports experts

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:38:16 +0000

Trotter's Trends: Inside the pros and cons for eight legitimate NCAA Tournament championship contenders

A deep dive into the weeds of the eight teams who can win the national championship. A deep dive into the weeds of the eight teams who can win the national championship.

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:51:28 +0000

2026 Winter Olympics: Team USA women's hockey schedule, results after semifinal blowout of Sweden

The U.S. is heading to the gold medal game as its dominant Olympic run continues The U.S. is heading to the gold medal game as its dominant Olympic run continues

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:57:08 +0000

Anthony Gordon smashes records with four first half goals as Newcastle run riot at Qarabag

Gordon's incredible mark is just one shy of the record, held by Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Luiz Adriano Gordon's incredible mark is just one shy of the record, held by Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Luiz Adriano

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:57:20 +0000

Penn State vs. Rutgers odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 18 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 10,000 times and revealed picks for Wednesday's Big Ten matchup SportsLine's model simulated Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Penn State Nittany Lions 10,000 times and revealed picks for Wednesday's Big Ten matchup

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 20:59:59 +0000

UConn vs. Creighton odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for February 18 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Creighton vs. Connecticut on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big East matchup SportsLine's model simulated Creighton vs. Connecticut on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this Big East matchup

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:05:44 +0000

Five things to know from the first week of Spring Training

FBT NL 2/18 FBT NL 2/18

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:12:32 +0000

JT Toppin injury: Texas Tech star suffers season-ending torn ACL in upset loss to Arizona State

The Red Raiders must press on without their National Player of the Year candidate The Red Raiders must press on without their National Player of the Year candidate

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:11:20 +0000

Oklahoma vs. Tennessee odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for February 18 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup SportsLine's model simulated the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:13:09 +0000

Use DraftKings promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Arkansas-Alabama, Arizona-BYU on Wednesday

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for college basketball betting on Wednesday DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for college basketball betting on Wednesday

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:17:57 +0000

2026 Genesis Invitational longshot picks, odds, PGA props: This golf parlay could return well over $60,000

SportsLine's model simulated the Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed a PGA longshot parlay that could return well over $60,000 on just a $10 bet SportsLine's model simulated the Genesis Invitational 2026 10,000 times and revealed a PGA longshot parlay that could return well over $60,000 on just a $10 bet

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:30:59 +0000

Five things to know from Spring Training: Pablo Lopez among other injuries reshape draft boards

Key injury updates and early camp developments every Fantasy manager needs to track Key injury updates and early camp developments every Fantasy manager needs to track

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:30:44 +0000

Arkansas vs. Alabama odds, prediction: 2026 college basketball picks for February 18 from proven model

SportsLine's model simulated Arkansas vs. Alabama on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup SportsLine's model simulated Arkansas vs. Alabama on Wednesday and revealed its college basketball picks for this SEC matchup

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:30:48 +0000

Genesis Invitational 2026 odds, picks, predictions, props: Expert fades Tony Finau

SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2026 PGA Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif. SportsLine golf expert Brady Kannon just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2026 PGA Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

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SportsWed, 18 Feb 2026 21:42:09 +0000

Green Bay coach Doug Gottlieb suspended by Horizon League for criticizing officials in postgame rant

Gottlieb unloaded on the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee Gottlieb unloaded on the officiating in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee

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