
Commentary: Apple's newest affordable handset is not a budget phone contender but could be a stepping stone to a new iPhone SE. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-e-in-iphone-16e-might-as-well-stand-for-expensive/#ftag=CADf328eec

Egg prices are soaring—swap them for budget-friendly, plant-based alternatives in your meals. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/egg-prices-are-out-of-control-try-these-affordable-substitutes/#ftag=CADf328eec

Even with some of its thunder stolen by DeepSeek, ChatGPT use appears to be skyrocketing. Here are some reasons why. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whats-behind-openais-recent-growth-spurt-to-400-million-weekly-users/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,344 for Feb. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-wordle-hints-answer-and-help-for-feb-22-1344/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections: Sports Edition No. 152 for Feb. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-sports-edition-hints-and-answers-for-feb-22-152/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Connections No. 622 for Feb. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-22-622/#ftag=CADf328eec

It may look like you're getting a huge refund, but using a ghost preparer can come back to haunt you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/ghost-tax-preparers-can-steal-your-refund-and-leave-you-in-hot-water-with-the-irs/#ftag=CADf328eec

Here are some hints -- and the answers -- for Strands No. 356 for Feb. 22. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-strands-hints-answers-and-help-for-feb-22-356/#ftag=CADf328eec

iOS 18.4 dev beta is here but the big siri update is nowhere in sight.

Lenovo ThinkBook Flip AI PC looks to redefine productivity with foldable OLED screen and built-in keyboard for multitasking.

The Apple MacBook Air M4 surfaced on the Geekbench archives earlier this week, and it's scores indicated performance that rivals the MacBook Pro 14 M4.

Speaking in a new interview, Obsidian Entertainment CEO Fearus Urguhart talked about how the RPG developer has grown significantly under Xbox.

The table is set for Alexa’s big AI reveal, with Amazon holding a long-delayed “devices and services” event in New York City this Wednesday, February 26.
So, what’s on the menu? Good question. For its part, Amazon has offered a few hints, noting that Wednesday’s unveiling with be “Alexa-focused.” Meanwhile, tech sleuths have discovered that if you assemble

Windows is full of suggestions and recommendations to try out new apps and features, which we sometimes refer to as ads. But the Windows 11 Surface app is an actual nest of advertisements, pushing you to buy various products from Microsoft and its partners.
And it looks like you’ll just have to deal with it.
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On Friday, Microsoft released a pair of new builds to test new Windows 11 features, offering improved cloud search to Copilot+ PC owners, alongside a nifty new sharing and Start menu interface for Windows users in general.
Sometimes, Windows builds are a bit like a railyard, with tracks and switches and roundabouts.

Samsung unveils 16Gb LPDDR5-Ultra-Pro DRAM at 12,700 MT/s with 4-phase self-calibration and AC-coupled transceiver equalization.

Meta has offered up a lucrative new executive bonus plan, according to a company filing released Thursday. Under the new plan, executives could earn a yearly bonus of 200 percent of their base salary, which is up from 75 percent. This comes just after Meta announced sweeping layoffs

On March 3, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain. While it’s not the premier show it once was, many of the smartphone industry’s leading players still attend the conference and frequently launch new devices there. Typically, we hear from companies like Lenovo, Arm, Xiaomi, Dell and more at the conference, as well as standards organizations like the GSMA on developments in areas like 5G or SIM technology. And judging by the



Fortnite just announced the availability of Chapter 6: Season 2, which has been dubbed Lawless. As the name suggests, this update is all about being a criminal and performing robberies. Fortnite hasn’t dabbled in this kind of GTA-esque tomfoolery

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The official White House social media account is under fire for posts that resemble something typically found on the internet forum 4chan.
A post shared on February 14, styled like a Valentine’s card, read, “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we’ll deport you.” It has since been viewed 36.6 million times. While many of President Donald Trump’

The company said it was "gravely disappointed" to no longer be able to offer Advanced Data Protection to iPhone users in the UK. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-pulls-icloud-encryption-feature-following-uk-government-demands/#ftag=CADf328eec

If you're looking for classic horror movies at no cost, Tubi is a top streaming option. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/looking-for-free-scary-movies-see-the-best-24-horror-films-we-found-on-tubi/#ftag=CADf328eec

The Foxes could climb out of the relegation zone with a win against the Bees at home today. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/premier-league-soccer-livestream-leicester-vs-brentford-from-anywhere/#ftag=CADf328eec

I used this simple tool to make oat milk, pesto and more at home. But did I save any money? https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-foods-ill-never-buy-at-the-store-again-thanks-to-my-immersion-blender/#ftag=CADf328eec

The midseason patch also brings a new Central Park map and balance adjustments designed to lower sustain via strategist ultimates. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/marvel-rivals-season-1-5-is-live-the-thing-and-human-torch-join-the-battle/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't worry about downloading apps -- your iPhone already has several tools to block all those annoying calls and texts from random numbers. https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/unknown-numbers-spamming-your-phone-heres-how-to-block-texts-and-calls/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon is taking creative control, and the next James Bond could be imminent. Here's your guide to all the 007 movies in order, by actor and beyond. https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/ready-for-a-new-james-bond-this-is-your-ultimate-guide-to-how-we-got-here/#ftag=CADf328eec

An update to the VisionOS also brings a new iPhone app, a remote-viewable Guest Mode and a new app to discover curated 3D movies. It's about time, although the features aren't officially arriving until April. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/apple-vision-pro-headset-gets-overdue-missing-features-including-apple-intelligence/#ftag=CADf328eec

The AI model was designed to help robots navigate and more intuitively interact with the world around them. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsofts-magma-ai-can-manipulate-and-control-robots/#ftag=CADf328eec

We'll show you how to fold a fitted sheet with pictures, just in time for you to get started on your spring cleaning. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/take-your-spring-cleaning-to-the-next-level-with-this-trick-that-makes-folding-a-fitted-sheet-easy/#ftag=CADf328eec

Studies show surprising answers about when a burglar is likely to strike. https://www.cnet.com/home/security/when-is-your-home-most-likely-to-be-broken-into/#ftag=CADf328eec

I’ve just spent a week using the world’s thinnest book-style folding phone, and now I’m more excited than ever for a resurgence of thin phones, led by the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Apple Intelligence arrives on Vision Pro bringing a host of smart features.

The Bapaco is a a Windows 11 laptop that's also a display and keyboard for Windows, macOS and Android.

Amazon overtakes Walmart in terms of quarterly revenue, but how long will it last before it regains pole position?
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Get a free iPhone 16e and other preorder deals on Apple's new budget-friendly A18-powered AI phone.



The Edge Add-ons site, a Microsoft webpage dedicated to browser extensions and themes, just got a significant revamp. The update makes it easier to find your favorite extensions and themes.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was recently interviewed by Dwarkesh Patel, discussing the tech giant's recent quantum breakthrough, AGI, and more.

After 17 years of research, Microsoft has finally developed the Majorana 1 chip, its first quantum computing processor based on a brand-new material and architecture, reports The Verge.
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Asus announces a new Fragrance Mouse sporting an integrated container for housing fragrance-producing oils.

One of Logitech's most popular gaming mice series gets an excellent discount at Amazon. The Logitech G502 X Plus is now only $104.

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Coinbase says that the SEC has agreed to end an enforcement case that accused it of illegally running an unregistered securities exchange. This could signal a major change in how the US government will enforce the crypto market now that Trump is in office. The lawsuit,

Apple users in the UK can no longer access one of the company's most powerful data protection tools, as first reported by Bloomberg. The feature, Advanced Data Protection (ADP), allows iPhone users to add optional end-to-end encryption to a variety of iCloud data. The move comes amid an ongoing dispute between

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After creating a stir with the $200 Neo, DJI is back at it with another innovative drone, the Flip. It has a first-of-a-kind folding design and shrouded propellers to keep people safe. It also integrates 3D infrared obstacle detection to track subjects and has a long list of impressive features.

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Webflow and WordPress are two popular options when choosing a platform for your website. Which is ideal for your project? This guide on WordPress vs Webflow provides a thorough analysis and comparison to assist you in making the best decision. https://webdesignernews.com/webflow-vs-wordpress/

A hand picked list of the best user experience design links every week. Curated by Kenny Chen & published every Monday. https://webdesignernews.com/ux-design-weekly/

In this tutorial, we’ll extend Bootstrap by building a custom color mode switcher that takes advantage of Bootstrap’s built-in dark mode styles. https://webdesignernews.com/build-a-bootstrap-light-dark-toggle-switch-component/

Images make websites look great, but they’re also the biggest performance bottleneck. They add huge file sizes, delay Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), and can even mess with Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) if they aren’t handled properly. And while developers are quick to optimize JavaScript and CSS, images are often ignored—despite being the heaviest assets on most pages. https://webdesignernews.com/optimizing-images-for-web-performance/

If you’re not familiar with benchmarks, they’re how we measure the capabilities of particular AI models like o1 or Claude Sonnet 3.5. Each one is a standardised test designed to check a specific skill set. https://webdesignernews.com/a-new-challenge-for-ai-humanitys-last-exam/

We developed a figurative illustration language for Samsung Health, with its application on over 100 assets. We played with vibrant colors, gradients and dynamic layouts — but we also crafted some quirky tiny reactions motivating wellness audiences around the world. https://webdesignernews.com/samsung-illustration-system/

A simple tool where you can play with dispersion, liquify, and other effects. https://webdesignernews.com/turn-your-logo-into-apple-liquid-metal/

The prospect of banning the sale of so-called lab-grown meat might seem like a no-brainer in Nebraska, where beef is king, but some of the proposal’s staunchest opposition has come from ranchers and farming groups who say they can compete without the government’

Wikipedia has faced political threats for years, but this time, it may be at a breaking point.
Republicans have ramped up attacks against Wikipedia as yet another “woke” institution. Leaked documents from The Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank that, show a pl

The end of the latest Marvel superhero blockbuster hints at a massive new war for the survival of the multiverse. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/doescaptain-america-brave-new-world-have-a-post-credits-scene-we-break-it-all-down/#ftag=CADf328eec

Most of your nutrients come from your diet. Though these are the top six your doctor may suggest supplementing. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/experts-say-these-are-the-6-vitamins-and-minerals-that-unlock-healthy-aging/#ftag=CADf328eec

Sleep apnea can have long-term effects on your health, which is why a diagnosis and treatment is so important. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sleep-apnea-how-get-diagnosed/#ftag=CADf328eec

I didn't think getting additional rays of sunlight would help improve sleep quality so much. https://www.cnet.com/health/sleep/sun-exposure-helps-sleep-better-how-it-works/#ftag=CADf328eec

Amazon is now making it harder to download purchased Kindle books to a computer. https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/this-super-useful-kindle-feature-will-vanish-next-week-youd-better-do-this-while-you-can/#ftag=CADf328eec

Don't let an emergency vet visit create a financial emergency, too. The right pet insurance can help you manage the cost of caring for your pet. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/insurance/best-pet-insurance-companies/#ftag=CADf328eec