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Speed Is Defender’s Ultimate Weapon Against AI Threats
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Speed Is Defender’s Ultimate Weapon Against AI Threats

Things Are Getting Wild: Re-Tool Everything for Speed The compounding set of changes we are experiencing in cybersecurity is deeply concerning. But this is a transition point. We should be short term pessimistic about the risks we face. At the same...

By Phil Venables
Predator Spyware Hooks iOS SpringBoard to Hide Mic, Camera Activity
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Predator Spyware Hooks iOS SpringBoard to Hide Mic, Camera Activity

Intellexa’s Predator spyware can silently record iPhone camera and microphone feeds by hijacking iOS 14’s SpringBoard UI layer. Using a kernel‑level hook called HiddenDot::setupHook, the malware nullifies the SBSensorActivityDataProvider, preventing the green and orange privacy dots from ever lighting up. Jamf’s...

By BleepingComputer
Things Are Getting Wild: Re-Tool Everything for Speed
BlogFeb 21, 2026

Things Are Getting Wild: Re-Tool Everything for Speed

The author warns that AI is reshaping cybersecurity, creating a tidal wave of new software‑generated vulnerabilities while simultaneously giving attackers tools to industrialize exploits. Simultaneously, AI‑generated content erodes trust, making authenticity a critical challenge. Enterprises must build a robust agentic...

By Phil Venables’ Blog
You Can't Afford DDR5 Right Now: Why Used AM4 and Last-Gen GPUs Are a Budget Goldmine
NewsFeb 21, 2026

You Can't Afford DDR5 Right Now: Why Used AM4 and Last-Gen GPUs Are a Budget Goldmine

The surge in AI‑driven workloads has pushed DDR5 memory prices to three‑times their 2024 levels, making new builds prohibitively expensive. Meanwhile, the secondary market offers used DDR4 RAM, prior‑generation GPUs and AM4 Ryzen CPUs at a fraction of the cost,...

By How-To Geek
How Eyes Affect Our Perception of a Humanoid Robot's Mind
NewsFeb 21, 2026

How Eyes Affect Our Perception of a Humanoid Robot's Mind

Researchers at Tampere University and the University of Bremen used AI‑generated images to compare humanoid robots with and without eyes. Participants consistently rated the eye‑equipped robots as possessing higher agency and experience, regardless of age‑like appearance or eye placement. The...

By Tech Xplore Robotics
NDSS 2025 -DUMPLING: Fine-Grained Differential JavaScript Engine Fuzzing
NewsFeb 21, 2026

NDSS 2025 -DUMPLING: Fine-Grained Differential JavaScript Engine Fuzzing

Researchers at EPFL and KIT introduced DUMPLING, a fine‑grained differential fuzzer that instruments JavaScript engines rather than the input code. By extracting detailed execution state dumps from both interpreted and JIT‑compiled paths, DUMPLING can spot subtle divergences that traditional fuzzers...

By Security Boulevard
Evolito to Develop Electric Wheel Taxi System with Airbus and UK Government Support
BlogFeb 21, 2026

Evolito to Develop Electric Wheel Taxi System with Airbus and UK Government Support

Evolito Limited has been chosen to create an electric wheel‑taxi system under the UK‑backed Project SONATA, partnering with Airbus, ATI, Innovate UK and several research institutions. The company will supply a low‑speed, high‑torque axial‑flux motor delivering roughly 350 kW and 56 Nm/kg, designed to...

By UK Aviation News
A Fun Way to Build AI Fluency
BlogFeb 21, 2026

A Fun Way to Build AI Fluency

In a recent CLE session, a Texas lawyer highlighted how lawyers have progressed from no AI exposure to daily usage within three years. He urged attorneys to develop AI fluency by engaging with ChatGPT through spoken, hands‑free interactions while driving....

By Ball in Your Court
16 Years Later: IPhone 17 Pro Max Dwarfs
SocialFeb 21, 2026

16 Years Later: IPhone 17 Pro Max Dwarfs

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs IPhone 3 GS perfectly illustrates 16 years of smartphone photography progress https://www.techradar.com/phones/iphone/iphone-17-pro-max-vs-iphone-3-gs-perfectly-illustrates-16-years-of-smartphone-photography-progress

By Lance Ulanoff
Taxpayer Money Moves Reactors; Solar and Batteries Already Mobile
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Taxpayer Money Moves Reactors; Solar and Batteries Already Mobile

Gee. With billions of taxpayer subsidies, we have finally proven that you can *actually move* a nuclear reactor. (But the fuel didn’t fly with them…) 🙄 Meanwhile, solar and batteries are cheaper, faster, safer, and move on planes and trucks every...

By Jonathan Foley
You’re Using the App Drawer on Your Android Phone Wrong
NewsFeb 21, 2026

You’re Using the App Drawer on Your Android Phone Wrong

The article argues that Android’s traditional app drawer—an alphabetical grid—has become inefficient as users now install hundreds of apps. It traces the drawer’s origins to the 2008 T‑Mobile G1 and notes that its core functionality has changed little. Modern launchers...

By How-To Geek
Pinterest Still Hasn't Solved Its AI Problem
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Pinterest Still Hasn't Solved Its AI Problem

Pinterest’s AI moderation system is repeatedly flagging human‑made images—particularly those featuring women—as AI‑modified, while AI‑generated content continues to proliferate on the platform. Users report faulty AI filters, unexplained account bans, and ineffective tools meant to curb AI pins. The company...

By Mashable AI
Iterate, Launch, Pivot: My Personal Success Formula
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Iterate, Launch, Pivot: My Personal Success Formula

I started Twitter in 2021 as JavaScript content creator. Grew to 20k followers Launched an MVP SaaS end 2021 hivoe.com $3k MRR in 12 months Launched another SaaS inboxs.io $1k MRR in 8 months Elon changed API pricing to $42k/month - I had to sell...

By Luca Restagno
Myanmar Passenger Plane Struck in Alleged FPV Drone Attack at Myitkyina Airport
PodcastFeb 21, 2026

Myanmar Passenger Plane Struck in Alleged FPV Drone Attack at Myitkyina Airport

On 20 February 2026 an ATR‑72‑600 operated by Myanmar National Airlines was struck by an alleged first‑person‑view (FPV) drone while preparing for take‑off at Myitkyina Airport. The impact caused minor damage to the nose, mid‑body and tail, but no passengers or crew...

By sUAS News
3 Reasons I Still Can’t Switch to Linux: Where Windows Still Wins
NewsFeb 21, 2026

3 Reasons I Still Can’t Switch to Linux: Where Windows Still Wins

How‑To‑Geek editor Nick Lewis argues that despite Linux’s customization and resource efficiency, Windows still outperforms it in three critical areas: built‑in biometric authentication, window management, and software ecosystem support. Windows Hello prompts users during installation, offering seamless fingerprint and facial...

By How-To Geek
14 Simple Gadgets To Make Your Home More Cozy
NewsFeb 21, 2026

14 Simple Gadgets To Make Your Home More Cozy

A curated list of 14 affordable and premium gadgets helps transform homes into cozy retreats. Items range from heated towel warmers and mug warmers to smart bulbs, white‑noise machines, and AI‑driven sleep pods, each backed by strong Amazon ratings. Prices...

By SlashGear
Stories, Not Data, Drive Health Tech Adoption
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Stories, Not Data, Drive Health Tech Adoption

We want Health Tech to be evidence-based, but the truth is that adoption is ultimately driven by stories - NOT data. Here’s what I’ve seen play out over the past 13+ years over and over again: → Health system execs will choose...

By Joshua Liu, MD
Passive Systems Tackle Appalachia’s Legacy Mine Pollution
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Passive Systems Tackle Appalachia’s Legacy Mine Pollution

This is what legacy pollution looks like. Acid mine drainage discharging from an abandoned mine. Before this treatment system was established, this would just get discharged into the adjacent stream that feeds into the Monongahela River…which eventually feeds into the...

By Appalachian Naturalist (Calvin)
This $119 Camera Won’t Let You See Your Photos
BlogFeb 21, 2026

This $119 Camera Won’t Let You See Your Photos

The Flashback ONE35 V2 is a $119 retro‑style digital camera that eliminates instant previews, limiting users to 27 shots and a 24‑hour post‑transfer delay. It upgrades to a 13‑megapixel sensor with improved low‑light performance and adds four built‑in film simulations....

By The Gadgeteer
CEOs Bet Their Jobs on AI Success
SocialFeb 21, 2026

CEOs Bet Their Jobs on AI Success

The CEO AI Gamble — Why Half of Business Leaders Believe Their Jobs Depend on Getting AI Right With so much riding on AI success, many CEOs see getting AI right as crucial to their future — but that gamble...

By Bernard Marr
Lenovo Alerts Partners to Looming Price Hikes on Consumer and Server Products — Soaring Memory Costs Drive the Surge
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Lenovo Alerts Partners to Looming Price Hikes on Consumer and Server Products — Soaring Memory Costs Drive the Surge

Lenovo warned its channel partners that select consumer PCs and server configurations will see price increases in March due to a sharp rise in DRAM and 3D NAND costs. Partners must place orders by February 25 and have them received by February 28...

By Tom's Hardware
Stop Buying PCs Expecting Them to Last 10 Years
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Stop Buying PCs Expecting Them to Last 10 Years

Spending twice as much on a high‑end PC does not double its lifespan or performance because hardware becomes obsolete quickly. The article shows that a flagship GPU from 2017, the GTX 1080 Ti, is outclassed by a budget RTX 4060 six years later....

By How-To Geek
Optimizing GRC Platform
BlogFeb 21, 2026

Optimizing GRC Platform

Optimizing a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform requires a holistic strategy that blends integration, user‑centric design, automation, and continuous improvement. Organizations should start with a thorough current‑state assessment and stakeholder feedback to pinpoint gaps. Seamless API‑driven connectivity, centralized data...

By Future of CIO
Klaviyo Review 2026: The Definitive Guide for Shopify Brands at Every Stage
BlogFeb 21, 2026

Klaviyo Review 2026: The Definitive Guide for Shopify Brands at Every Stage

The episode reviews Klaviyo as the premier email and SMS platform for Shopify brands, comparing it to Omnisend and Mailchimp and outlining which business stages benefit most. It highlights Klaviyo’s unique ability to turn Shopify data into a real‑time customer...

By eCommerce Fastlane
AI Surge Boosts HBM Demand; Buy MU on Dips
SocialFeb 21, 2026

AI Surge Boosts HBM Demand; Buy MU on Dips

Macro: AI demand drives chip & platform leaders. Factors: HBM tightness (Micron), AIP adoption (Palantir). Risks: supply, concentration. Trade: buy MU on pullbacks for HBM exposure. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov

By Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA
Smart Glasses: Emerging Privacy Threat?
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Smart Glasses: Emerging Privacy Threat?

Smart glasses and covert filming. Are they a real privacy concern? https://t.co/TehOK0XVKI via @YouTube #smartglasses #glass #AR #privacy #CyberSecurity #CyberSec @sonu_monika @enilev @Jagersbergknut @TysonLester @chidambara09 @labordeolivier @BetaMoroney @tlloydjones @Nicochan33 @jeancayeux @RLDI_Lamy @pierrepinna @pierrecappelli @pchamard @JeromeMONANGE @thierry_pires @MaiaGabunia @amalmerzouk @NewsNeus @mary_gambara @PawlowskiMario...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
MerLin: Framework for Differentiable Photonic Quantum Machine Learning
NewsFeb 21, 2026

MerLin: Framework for Differentiable Photonic Quantum Machine Learning

MerLin 0.3, an open‑source framework from Quandela, brings photonic and hybrid quantum machine learning into standard AI pipelines. Built on the Perceval SDK, it uses Strong Linear Optical Simulation to compute exact quantum states inside a PyTorch‑native environment via a QuantumLayer...

By Quantum Computing Report
Google Kills Excuses: PMax Now Mandatory
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Google Kills Excuses: PMax Now Mandatory

Google just killed every excuse you had for ignoring PMax. Full reporting. Negative keywords. Real split tests. This thread is your wake-up call 🧵 https://t.co/FqYcvnZVbf

By Kody Nordquist
Migrated Anthropic to Agents SDK to Prevent Auth Problems
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Migrated Anthropic to Agents SDK to Prevent Auth Problems

Switched my entire Anthropic usage on OpenClaw to use the Agents SDK now. Hopefully I don't get auth issues anymore.

By Matthew Berman
Visual Drone Detection Moves Into Critical Infrastructure Playbooks
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Visual Drone Detection Moves Into Critical Infrastructure Playbooks

Unauthorized drone activity around critical infrastructure is surging, prompting agencies like CISA to issue updated guidance for operators. Incidents have risen dramatically—over 217% across facilities and up to 300% at European airports—driving demand for specialized visual detection systems. The global...

By The Robot Report
Predicted AI Technophobia a Decade Ago; History Rhymes
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Predicted AI Technophobia a Decade Ago; History Rhymes

i anticipated the technophobic pushback ai would receive nearly a decade ago and gave a talk at cliocon about it. history doesn't repeat, it rhymes. watch my comments here: https://t.co/CIm9q25mQ6

By Andrew Arruda
AI Boosts SaaS Support, Productivity, Margins—No Price Hikes
SocialFeb 21, 2026

AI Boosts SaaS Support, Productivity, Margins—No Price Hikes

AI doesn’t need to be sexy to move the needle. In Ep. 233 of The SaaS CFO Podcast, Luca Cartechini explains how AI is boosting support, dev productivity, and margins—without raising prices. Watch here: https://t.co/CvZiAzWspt #SaaS #AI https://t.co/DhDtGPTj5z

By Ben Murray
This Free Tool Is Perfect for Diagnosing Problems with Your PC
NewsFeb 21, 2026

This Free Tool Is Perfect for Diagnosing Problems with Your PC

LatencyMon is a free Windows utility that diagnoses hidden latency issues causing audio crackles, video stutter, and input lag. Unlike Task Manager, it measures hardware interrupt execution times and highlights problematic *.sys* drivers. The tool presents a clear verdict and...

By MakeUseOf
Lakehouse Surge Shows Data Infrastructure Beats AI Hype
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Lakehouse Surge Shows Data Infrastructure Beats AI Hype

AGI is in the noise bucket this week. Lakehouse architecture? Up 400%. While the industry debates the AI endgame, data infrastructure quietly becomes non-negotiable. The boring skills win again.

By Yves Mulkers
Starlink Group 17‑25 Launches From Vandenberg at 090
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Starlink Group 17‑25 Launches From Vandenberg at 090

LAUNCH at 0904 UTC Feb 21 of Starlink Group 17-25 from Vandenberg Space Force Base

By Jonathan McDowell
AI Data Centers Turn to High-Temperature Superconductors
NewsFeb 21, 2026

AI Data Centers Turn to High-Temperature Superconductors

AI‑driven hyperscale data centers are straining existing power grids, prompting Microsoft and other cloud providers to explore high‑temperature superconductors (HTS) as a replacement for copper wiring. Microsoft has pledged $75 million to Veir, a developer of REBCO‑based HTS tape, and is...

By IEEE Spectrum – Energy
NASA Flags SLS Upper-Stage Issue, Possible VAB Rollback
SocialFeb 21, 2026

NASA Flags SLS Upper-Stage Issue, Possible VAB Rollback

NASA just said there's a problem with the SLS upper stage and they may have to roll back to the VAB. https://t.co/jS1avhZOkR

By Marcia Smith
NASA May Delay Artemis II Launch, Rolling Back to VAB
SocialFeb 21, 2026

NASA May Delay Artemis II Launch, Rolling Back to VAB

Bad news for Artemis 2: "NASA is taking steps to potentially roll back the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft to the Vehicle Assembly Building… This will almost assuredly impact the March launch window." https://t.co/rS2SqwVMwD

By Jeff Foust
Language Models Adopt Distinct Strategies in Simulated Nuclear Crises
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Language Models Adopt Distinct Strategies in Simulated Nuclear Crises

Choose your fighter. From a paper I'm writing up for Import AI this week about the behavior of language models in a simulated nuclear crises. https://t.co/pwXdiITuYX

By Jack Clark
What's the Point of a Space Station Around the Moon?
NewsFeb 21, 2026

What's the Point of a Space Station Around the Moon?

The Lunar Gateway, a planned orbiting space station, is a cornerstone of NASA’s Artemis program, intended to support crewed lunar missions, scientific research, and technology testing for future Mars trips. Although most international hardware has already been built and is...

By Space.com
Stop Writing Passing Tests; Write Tests that Catch Bugs
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Stop Writing Passing Tests; Write Tests that Catch Bugs

Another day of these agents playing in my face 😤 "You're absolutely right — that's bad testing practice. I was writing tests to pass instead of writing tests to catch real bugs. Let me fix the actual tools and then write...

By Angie Jones
Apple @ Work: How the iPhone Forced the Entire Printing Industry to Adopt AirPrint
NewsFeb 21, 2026

Apple @ Work: How the iPhone Forced the Entire Printing Industry to Adopt AirPrint

Apple introduced AirPrint in 2010 as a consumer‑focused printing feature. As iPhones and iPads entered enterprises, executives demanded driver‑less printing. Printer manufacturers like HP, Canon, Xerox and Ricoh added native AirPrint support, making it a purchase prerequisite. Complementary solutions such...

By 9to5Mac
We’re On
SocialFeb 21, 2026

We’re On

Stripe processes billions without human intervention AWS scales infrastructure autonomously Algorithmic trading firms execute millions of trades per second We're already living in the age of zero human companies. We just haven't removed the last human yet. That final step? It's closer than you think.

By Lex Sokolin
Closing Fossil Plants Drives Winter Grid Strain, Price Spikes
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Closing Fossil Plants Drives Winter Grid Strain, Price Spikes

Had we not shut down so many coal plants and suppressed so many pipelines and prevented so many gas plants, this winter's electricity demand could have been easily and cheaply met. Instead, it strained grids, spiked power prices, and spiked heating...

By Alex Epstein
Russia Equips Molniya with Geran‑style Mesh Modems
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Russia Equips Molniya with Geran‑style Mesh Modems

According to Serhii Flash, Russia has installed mesh modems on Molniya similar to the ones used on Geran and Gerbera. https://t.co/0MrbFEDbvA https://t.co/NYuN8bvpH6

By Rob Lee
Cubenergy FlexCombo 2.0 Powers Next‑Gen Energy Applications
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Cubenergy FlexCombo 2.0 Powers Next‑Gen Energy Applications

Enable the next wave of applications and opportunity: Cubenergy’s FlexCombo 2.0 flexible energy storage AC block #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/WVo8bo2saO

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
RNA‑seq Batch Effects Can Fabricate False Biological Results
SocialFeb 21, 2026

RNA‑seq Batch Effects Can Fabricate False Biological Results

1/ RNA‑seq batch effects are one of the easiest ways to fool yourself in genomics. They can create beautiful, completely wrong biology if you’re not careful. https://t.co/VBtySwZHVL

By Ming Tang
AI-to-AI Speed Gives Massive Competitive Edge
SocialFeb 21, 2026

AI-to-AI Speed Gives Massive Competitive Edge

Something folk haven't figured out: 15,000 tokens/second speed and million token context windows aren't for humans They are for the AIs to talk to each other & coordinate faster than we ever could Not just a bit faster and better Orders of magnitude That's your...

By Emad Mostaque
Data Center Growth Ends; Power Procurement Becomes Arms Race
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Data Center Growth Ends; Power Procurement Becomes Arms Race

Just read several embargoed reports coming out this week. We are no longer in a “data center growth” cycle. We are in a power procurement arms race.

By Jigar Shah