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• Asus quietly launched Windows 11 Pure edition and almost no one noticed; 'Not for open channel' OS alludes to a faster, better, cleaner version of Microsoft's popular system [3d]
• The Samsung Galaxy S26 could have the most AI camera ever [3d]
• 5 of the best free movies to stream on Tubi, Pluto TV and more this week (February 17) [3d]
• I don’t want any new features in watchOS 27 – I just want better battery life [3d]
• These are officially the most reliable HDDs around — latest Backblaze report praises Seagate and Western Digital, others aren't so lucky [3d]
• Don't buy an iPad Air right now –Apple’s rumored budget MacBook could be a better buy, here's why [3d]
• Now that's old school — hackers are turning to snail mail to carry out crypto thefts [3d]
• I swapped my Apple Watch band for a popular $15 dupe — and it shows you don’t need to spend $50, but there’s a catch [3d]
• 'We’re pretty much sold out for calendar 2026': Western Digital CEO says storage firm is completely sold out of HDD capacity already, so does that mean more price rises to come? [3d]
• I wish all electric standing desks were designed like the 'beautiful' Vari Ergo — and it’s $150 off with this special code [3d]
• Mac mini shortages are starting to happen — and the OpenClaw AI boom is a key reason [3d]
• Stealth-mode: 30 all-black home office finds for a distraction-free workspace [3d]
• Battlefield 6 producer says Season 2 is 'the foundation' for future seasons and believes it will bring back players who may have left after Season 1's extension — 'I think this is going to be the strongest season' [3d]
• Some top password managers can be hacked and hijacked to change your passwords - here's what we know [3d]
• 'We march now towards our annihilation': House of Dragon season 3 update sparks Game of Thrones fan excitement over possible launch date and trailer reveals [3d]
• How to watch Zootopia 2 online and from anywhere [3d]
• When my friend's oven broke she turned to an air fryer deal like this one from Ninja [3d]
• La Liga wins court order, requiring NordVPN and Proton VPN to block illegal football streams in Spain — but VPN firms say they have not been notified [3d]
• Battlefield 6 is getting gas reminiscent of Battlefield 1, but the game's producer says its for strategic depth rather than to damage players — 'It plays with visibility. It plays a little bit with perception as well' [3d]
• I reviewed Philips' new flagship OLED TV and it's the brightest I've measured — while being way cheaper than LG and Samsung's rivals [3d]
• Oracle promises 'decisive new approach' to MySQL - so will this mean some big changes coming soon? [3d]
• The $13,500 that changed the fate of humanity: how the term Artificial Intelligence was first coined 71 years ago — but sadly without the legendary visionary soul who imagined it [3d]
• Benfica vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 1st leg from anywhere in the world [3d]
• Battlefield 6 Season 2 is all about 'delivering the bread and butter of the game' — but is it enough to bring players back? [3d]
• I didn’t expect to love a vacuum this much — but the Tineco wet dry combo is my favorite appliance of 2026 [3d]
• Ashampoo Movie Studio Pro 3 video editing software review [3d]
• Meta could make social media posting immortal — and we should all cancel our Facebook accounts right now [3d]
• How to watch Titans online for free — stream Russian TV's Physical: 100 from anywhere right now [3d]
• OpenClaw AI agents targeted by infostealer malware for the first time [3d]
• I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why [3d]
• Xbox Live is down for many right now – here’s what we know about the issues [3d]
• Acer Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC laptop deal defies the 2026 shortage with 16GB RAM and AI power for under $460 [3d]
• Want to store up to 96TB in a shoebox-sized NAS? The Ugreen NASync DXP4800 is on sale right now, with even bigger combo savings available [3d]
• Alienware’s curved QD-OLED monitor is one of the most impressive ultrawide displays you can buy - and it’s $200 off right now [3d]
• The internet says Hollywood is cooked — but I think Jia Zhangke’s AI short says something far more interesting [3d]
• I tested the Blackview Oscal Tank 1 - a rugged phone that sports some neat features, but it's also implausibly big and heavy [3d]
• Compliance culture reset 2026 - From gatekeepers to growth enablers [3d]
• How to watch Bear Grylls - Wild Reckoning on BBC iPlayer (it's FREE) [3d]
• Over half a million VKontakte accounts hijacked using malicious Chrome extensions [3d]
• MacBook battery draining too fast? macOS 26 has a new feature that’ll help it last longer than ever [3d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, February 18 (game #717) [3d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 18 (game #983) [3d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Wednesday, February 18 (game #1486) [3d]
• Rode’s free update unleashes wireless 'broadcast-quality audio' for iPhone — here’s how it works [3d]
• Valve confirms Steam Deck OLED stock issues are due to 'memory and storage shortages' — here's what it means for the Steam Machine [3d]
• Disney has released a new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu — and it finally shows us what the next Star Wars movie is actually about [3d]
• Good news photo fans - Android phones will soon be able to back up to Google Drive [3d]
• Crimson Desert dev confirms a 'monetization model' is not a feature of the upcoming RPG — 'This is a premium experience. That is the transaction. Full stop' [3d]
• I tested the Netgear Nighthawk M7 on 5G and Wi-Fi 7 - and it’s brilliant as long as your network is strong [3d]
• Brits are turning their backs on US Big Tech — and looking to Europe for privacy [3d]
• Millions of Iranians could lose access to VPNs "as of next week" due to lack of US funding [3d]
• I tested the Peladn HO5-370 mini PC, and it handled 4K editing and all my office work with ease [3d]
• Top Japanese hotel brand reveals cyberattack - Washington hotels hit by ransomware [3d]
• IKEA home office trends: give your workspace the natural touch with lamps, lights, and accessories in bamboo, rattan, and pine [3d]
• 'This is the hill I’m going to die on' — David Baldacci takes on OpenAI in a battle over stolen creative work [3d]
• God of War Sons of Sparta 'is not God of War' says series creator — 'I don't like it, I don't recommend it' [3d]
• The Grok backlash intensifies – new EU probe investigates whether millions of ‘potentially harmful’ deepfake images broke data privacy laws [3d]
• Android 17 beta 1 is here, with some big changes and small surprises [3d]
• EU Parliament bans AI use on government work devices as security fears rise [3d]
• The most common online privacy questions people are asking AI in 2026 [3d]
• Apple Music is getting two upgrades that Spotify has had for ages — and thankfully, you don’t even need Apple Intelligence [3d]
• As Apple's affordable MacBook seemingly looms, I'm not so worried about that rumored iPhone CPU — but something else [3d]
• ‘The most insane, jaw-dropping, craziest, amazing end’: explosive Tell Me Lies season 3 finale splits fan opinion — but the final 10 minutes is ‘peak television’ [3d]
• Deezer is finally granting the one wish Spotify users have been crying out for — put the algo in its place and ban AI slop [3d]
• Champions League Play-Offs 2025/26 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedule & Preview [3d]
• Indian pharmacy chain giant exposed customer data and internal systems [3d]
• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teaser and leak reveal how its best new feature might work — and the Privacy Display looks like more than a gimmick [3d]
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director confirms PC as lead platform, and stresses a multiplatform release 'will not in any way' impact quality on PS5, Xbox, and Switch 2 [3d]
• Cozy gamers rejoice, Pinterest is coming to World of Warcraft with interior design mood boards and the ability to share in-game snaps [3d]
• Sony could be forced to delay the PS6 to 2029 due to the rising cost of RAM, as Nintendo reportedly considers increasing the cost of the Switch 2 [3d]
• Affinity by Canva (2026) review: Three design tools in one, all for free - but is the software an Adobe-killer? [3d]
• Eurail confirms stolen traveler data is on sale in the dark web - and it still doesn't know who is behind the attack [3d]
• Adopting AI is a major priority for businesses - but employees are falling behind on education [3d]
• AI models can’t fully understand security – and they never will [3d]
• I became a master of stealth in Styx: Blades of Greed and finished my playthrough with hundreds of guards kicked off cliffs, countless coins pilfered, and a full arsenal of magical abilities [3d]
• I’ve spent months tracking AI personalities like Twitch streamer Neuro-sama and it feels like acceptance — but I think we’re reading it wrong [4d]
• What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 episode 7 on HBO Max? [4d]
• This is the first PCIe 6.0 SSD you can actually buy and by 'you' I mean hyperscalers — Micron 9650 can reach 28GBps read speeds and will only be used for AI inference [4d]