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• 'Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before' I tested Acer's very weird AI-powered e-bike for a whole month [2d]
• 'AI assistants are no longer just productivity tools; they are becoming part of the infrastructure that malware can abuse': Experts warn Copilot and Grok can be hijacked to spread malware [2d]
• A report details how much more expensive 130-inch TV screens are to produce than 115-inch screens — 27% larger screen for 50% higher price [2d]
• AI is helping hackers make new malware faster and more complex than ever - and things may only get tougher [2d]
• ‘Unbeatable hardware heist’: Get a free Asus TUF Gaming X870E-Plus AM5 motherboard when you buy 32GB V-Color Manta DDR5 memory for $449.99 [2d]
• Farewell, old friend — Linux 7.0 finally ditches the ancient (but iconic) Intel 440BX chipset's EDAC driver, but what's next? [2d]
• Android gaming has to be taken seriously after this — this liquid-cooled Chinese phone just ran the PC version of Cyberpunk 2077, and I’m shocked [2d]
• Bigger than the Super Bowl — futuristic humanoid robots dominate China’s most-watched TV show and leap ahead of the Tesla Optimus [2d]
• It’s not just you — LinkedIn is being flooded by awful AI-generated posts, and tech workers are particularly bad at it [2d]
• This powerful and lightweight Dyson vacuum is now a massive $300 off at Walmart [2d]
• 'It’s not too far-fetched to believe that companies like Discord could share this data with state or federal agencies - in the US or elsewhere - for their benefit' — users overload yet another Discord alternative's servers as they flee ID checks [2d]
• This is an unmissable laptop deal for working from home or a hybrid set-up - a 15.6in touchscreen Core i5 Asus VivoBook for under $450 [2d]
• Abxylute promises 'deep customization' for its newly announced 'deck-style' controllers — they look impressive, but they'll also be going head-to-head our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory [2d]
• My favorite business mini PC tackles AI and 3D modeling with ease — and Lenovo just cut the price by $528 [2d]
• I've looked through all of today's Google Pixel 10a preorder deals — these 4 are easily the best [2d]
• A dangerous new Android backdoor has been found - Keenadu lurks in firmware, here's what we know [2d]
• VPN deal of the week: Save $5 and get 3 months extra protection with the latest discount on Surfshark's One plan [2d]
• The Boys season 5 sounds like it's going to be a bloodbath — and star Karl Urban says 'nobody is safe' from the chopping block [2d]
• Gabon blocks social media 'until further notice' as VPN demand soars [2d]
• 'We want to help' — Mullvad VPN offers server support to privacy-first GrapheneOS [2d]
• AI just made my favorite Skullcandy earbuds worse — and I’m not sure anyone asked for it [2d]
• Currys launches a new Epic deals sale — I've found the 13 best deals on TVs, appliances, headphones, and more with up to 30% off [2d]
• The first 4K TV recorder box with Freely streaming built in is here — is it the ultimate way to watch things any time you want? [2d]
• This 'exceptionally well-balanced' Windows 11 mini PC is perfect for creators and business — GMKtec’s compact workstation gets a $109 price cut [2d]
• Top Abu Dhabi finance summit exposes personal data, passport info of hundreds of major global figures [2d]
• I used AI to find the right perfume for my wife and I don’t regret it [2d]
• ‘We are always going to have The Walsh Sisters’: how BBC iPlayer’s emotional new Marian Keyes adaptation turned its cast into a real family [2d]
• Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, February 19 (game #1487) [2d]
• NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 19 (game #718) [2d]
• NYT Connections hints and answers for Thursday, February 19 (game #984) [2d]
• 'Consumers are far outstripping enterprise for the moment, but we expect enterprise will surely and slowly get on that bandwagon': Palo Alto CEO says adoption of AI is still an ongoing process for many firms [2d]
• I've looked through hundreds of gaming laptops today — this highly-rated model with an RTX 5070 for £1,199 is the obvious pick [2d]
• The AI inflection point: How to turn supply chain volatility into foresight [2d]
• 'Absurd GPU pricing update': new report shows painful reality of graphics card price hikes, particularly for Nvidia models [2d]
• RAM prices are through the roof, but you can save $30 on 16GB of G.SKILL Ripjaws M5 Neo DDR5-6000 right now [2d]
• Amazfit Balance 2 review: An outstanding fitness tracker, but so-so smart features [2d]
• The Pixel 10 and the glory of the affordable flat phone [2d]
• I had high hopes for this cheap, well-designed vlogging camera – but then I reviewed the footage [2d]
• Exclusive: WWE 2K26 MyRise lead talks this year's campaign and why fan-favorite Jordynne Grace is taking on the role of a villain: ‘We work so far ahead from WWE’ [2d]
• Entering the post-speed era: when everyone can ship fast, control becomes the real advantage [2d]
• Microsoft has finally started its campaign to 'make Windows 11 better' — here's what's getting fixed in the next update [2d]
• If you're a data science professional running local AI, this MSI Vector 16 HX deal is the one to beat — get 16GB of VRAM and a Core Ultra 9 for $599 off at Newegg [2d]
• Qarabag vs Newcastle Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 1st leg from anywhere in the world [2d]
• 'A spectacularly bad idea' — Digital rights advocates call on Wisconsin lawmakers to reject VPN ban bill [2d]
• A simple hack gave the owner of a brand-new DJI Romo access to a global army of robovacs [2d]
• iOS 26.4 will bring these 5 upgrades to your iPhone, but there’s still no sign of the new Siri [2d]
• A worrying Dell zero-day flaw has reportedly gone unpatched for nearly two years - and Chinese hackers are taking advantage [2d]
• I tested GHD's pricey new hair dryer against Dyson's Supersonic – and for ultra-fast drying, there was one clear winner [2d]
• Can't wait for the God of War Trilogy remake? Me neither — here are the best books, games, and merch to help tide you over [2d]
• No, the Final Fantasy 9 Remake hasn't been officially announced — but don't give up hope just yet [2d]
• Audible’s Read and Listen feature is a handy and accessible new audiobook tool, but it comes with a catch that’s quite back-handed for book lovers [2d]
• Liquid Web vs ScalaHosting: VPS hosting compared [2d]
• 'AI is making us able to develop software at the speed of light': Mistral CEO claims more than 50% of enterprise software could soon switch to AI [2d]
• Proton VPN kills OpenVPN support on Android — here’s why that’s a good thing [2d]
• I use the 'frenemy' prompt in ChatGPT every day [2d]
• Bagged vacuums have a ton of hidden benefits — and Halo's new release is a masterclass in how to do them right [2d]
• Snap up an affordable SIM-only plan with TalkMobile [2d]
• Calling all students! 5x data at VOXI Mobile and your first month free [2d]
• Apple is reportedly working on AI smart glasses, AirPods that can see, and its own version of those disastrous AI pins [2d]
• How to watch Wild Boys: Strangers in Town online from anywhere – stream true crime doc [2d]
• ‘An all-time high’: Number of ransomware groups exploded in 2025 as victim growth rate doubled - with Qilin dominating the landscape [2d]
• How to watch the T20 World Cup 2026 for free in India [2d]
• Google I/O 2026 is official: here are 5 things to expect [2d]
• It's internet lockdown time, Resident Evil fans as Requiem spoilers are reportedly out there — and I'm avoiding them too [2d]
• 'That is extremely stupid design' — The Witcher story lead blasts epilogue he mostly created [2d]
• VMware customers are still trying to ditch its software, two years after Broadcom acquisition [2d]
• Majority's budget audio sub-brand just unveiled blindingly cheap speakers, MP3 players and soundbars — and I'm gonna need to hear them [2d]
• 'We will not stand by and watch': Netflix, Disney, and Warner Bros. threaten legal action over Seedance 2.0 videos starring Marvel, DC, and Stranger Things characters [2d]
• WordPress has a new AI assistant to help you build your dream website [2d]
• You’ll be able to double your storage with Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-orders — but only in some regions [2d]
• I tested the new GHD hair dryer and was blown away by a hurricane of power [2d]
• 'Making silky smoothies has never been so much fun' — Ninja's most colourful blender is finally on sale in the UK [2d]
• Looking for a laptop replacement? This 14.6-inch Samsung tablet "will knock your socks off" – and it's half price [3d]
• Stranger Things: Tales from '85 — release date, trailer, cast, plot, and everything we know about the Netflix spin-off [3d]
• Having Bluetooth issues on Switch 2? I highly recommend these wired headsets instead [3d]
• ‘One of the best spy shows, every episode is riveting’: Netflix fans are obsessed with this thrilling German drama that’s the most-watched TV show this week [3d]
• Youtube and YouTube TV are down – here's everything we know about the outage [3d]
• BREAKING: it looks like YouTube is experiencing an outage [3d]
• I'm old enough to remember when musicians wanted to ban synths — is AI music just another anti-tech panic? [3d]