Timef 02/18/2026

A look at the hidden tradeoffs behind loyalty-driven growth — and how to avoid inheriting risks you didn't design for.

An internal research study at Meta found that parental supervision may not help teens regulate their social media, and teens with trauma are more inclined to overuse social media.

The agreement, which still faces legal hurdles, would cover current and future claims that the weedkiller caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

With excellent noise canceling, the QuietComfort Ultra 2 would love to join you on your next long haul flight.

As the AI hardware space heats up, the iPhone maker has multiple smart products in development.

Thrive Capital just raised $10 billion for its new fund-- nearly double the size of its last fund.

Security experts have urged people to be cautious with the viral agentic AI tool, known for being highly capable but also wildly unpredictable.

These Apple product launches, with iPhone, iPad and Mac represented, could happen at the company's March 4 event

Snapchat is launching creator subscriptions, a new feature that lets select creators set their own monthly prices, offer exclusive content, and build recurring revenue directly inside the app.

In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.

X is facing yet another EU investigation over Grok's nonconsensual sexualized image generation.

An Apple security update fixes CVE-2026-20700 zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by hackers targeting iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices.

Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with James Talarico from his Monday broadcast because of new F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows.

Alpha School, founded in 2014, has become an example for the Trump administration's education plan. Classes there aren't taught by humans.

After Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson accused Canadian vice-skip Marc Kennedy of cheating last week, everyone’s become an expert in curling rules. They’re missing the point.

Apple's long-rumored smart glasses are nearing production, as are AI AirPods and a pendant-style device, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Every decision you make as a founder moves capital. From small tools to big contracts, the winners evaluate every dollar with the same discipline investors apply to deals.

The new project, called Material Scale, will initially focus on climate tech startups in the apparel industry.

As of Feb. 17, get a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for $100 off at Amazon.

Anthropic has released a new version of its mid-size Sonnet model, keeping pace with the company's four-month update cycle.

Data strategy is what determines AI readiness and outcomes. Here's how to build the foundation that makes AI actually work in your business.

Claude Sonnet 4.6 is more consistent with coding and is better at following coding instructions, Anthropic said.

A baby monkey named Punch at a Japan zoo went viral after clinging to a stuffed animal for comfort. Now, the internet is rooting for him.

A refurbished Apple MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale at Best Buy for just $499.99, normally $1,249.99.

As of Feb. 17, get $30 off the Anker Prime 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station at Amazon.

"The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist" examines the dreams and nightmares of a future powered by AI.

Mistral AI has agreed to buy Koyeb, a Paris-based startup that simplifies AI app deployment at scale and manages the infrastructure behind it.

The Sony XM-6 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $368, down from the list price of $459.99. That's a 20% discount.

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said new majority owner Mark Walter's access to capital will help the team best compete with the NBA's top franchises.

The popular handheld gaming console may not be so easy to find in the coming year, Valve warned shoppers.

Isaac 0 from Weave is a robot that will fold your laundry, and you might be able to get it now.

Mesh aims to mass-produce optical transceivers for AI data centers.

When it reported earnings, Amazon said it expects to spend $200 billion this year on AI initiatives.

People were married to it. Others called it their best friend. Now GPT-4o is gone, and the grief is real.

Ford's next generation of all-electric vehicles will feature a budding technology commercialized by Tesla in the U.S. on its Cybertruck.

The runway coach dished on his diagnosis and co-star Tyra Banks.

When we talk about the cost of AI infrastructure, the focus is usually on Nvidia and GPUs -- but memory is an increasingly important part of the picture.

Best Buy is offering $100 gift cards for DoorDash for only $85 for a limited time. Other gift card amounts are also on sale.

EU lawmakers found their government-issued devices were blocked from using the baked-in AI tools, amid fears that sensitive information could turn up on the U.S. servers of AI companies.

Mr. Baidawi, 35, replaces the magazine’s longtime editor Will Welch. He says he wants to the magazine to be a “North Star of masculinity.”

The Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $179.99, down from the list price of $229.99. That's a 22% discount.

AI is flooding the startup world with cash, creating a new class of companies — and there are now more than 2,000 of them in the U.S. alone.

The WordPress AI assistant doesn't need precisely tailored prompts, either.

The Dell 15 DC15250 laptop is on sale at Amazon for only $449.99. That's 25% off and its best price so far in 2026.

Here's how micro-niches outperform broad markets by targeting hyper-specific audiences, solving precise problems and building stronger loyalty.

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

Fire TV's new interface simplifies its layout and navigation and adds Alexa+.

Walmart has the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) on sale for only $229. That's 47% off its usual retail price of $429.

As of Feb. 17, get $150 off the Dyson Solarcycle Morph.

The DJI Neo drone is on sale at Amazon for $149, down from the list price of $199. That's a 25% discount.

The ASUS 34-inch ROG Strix curved OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's $200 off its usual cost.

Apple's AR glasses probably aren't coming very soon, new report says.

By bringing an enhanced video podcasts viewing experience to its app, Apple is aiming to keep users from turning to rival platforms to watch their favorite shows.

How to watch Champions League for free. Live stream Bodo/Glimt vs. Inter Milan in the Champions League for free.

Render is one of the beneficiaries of growing competition in the cloud computing world spurred by the booming demand for artificial intelligence.

The IOC doesn't award prize money, but some countries offer six-figure payouts and more for a podium finish at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games.

These days, "urgent" has become a default setting. As leaders, it's up to us to think more deeply about what's actually urgent versus what's important — and what's neither.

Three U.S.-based AI companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion so far in 2026 with 14 others raising rounds of $100 million or more.

"The Mandalorian and Grogu," starring Pedro Pascal, hits theaters May 22.

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India is ramping up shared AI compute, adding 20,000 GPUs as part of a broader push to attract global AI investment.

Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price.

SpendRule, launched last summer, is an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare systems track their spending.

Indian vibe-coding platform Emergent was launched just eight months ago, and it now says it's generating annual recurring revenue of more than $100 million, thanks to surging demand by small businesses and non-technical users.

Marketing, finance, coding — covered.

Everyone chases work-life balance, thinking it will reduce stress and improve their performance — but few question whether the idea itself is the real problem.

Six MTG Final Fantasy Play Boosters drop to $48.69 at Amazon, saving you $8 overall with 15% off the bundle price.

As of Feb. 17, the Lego Star Wars Home One Starcruiser set has dropped to $55.95 at Amazon, 20% off its list price of $69.99.

See the Moon phase expected for February 17, 2025 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

Iranian state media reported the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for military drills in the waterway.

Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.

The takeover battle took a new turn on Tuesday as Warner Bros. Discovery reopened talks with its rebuffed suitor. But big questions still remain.

Silver mining companies including Hecla Mining, Endeavor Silver, and First Majestic Silver were down before the market opened.

Adani's plan targets up to 5 gigawatts of capacity, with data centers planned alongside partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart.

The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans -- without losing money upfront.

Under the partnership, Infosys plans to integrate Anthropic's Claude models into its Topaz AI platform to build so-called "agentic" systems.

Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday said it will engage in deal talks with Paramount Skydance under a 7-day waiver from Netflix.

After Barack Obama's alien response in an AP interview went viral, Stephen Colbert had tin-foil thoughts.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream India vs. Netherlands in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

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Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

Forum members discuss their discomfort with mass deportation efforts, debate how federal agents have interacted with civilians, and complain about their working conditions.

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is down to $99.45 at Amazon, cutting $10 off its usual $109.99 list price.

Alienware’s curved QD-OLED gaming monitor (AW3423DWF) drops to $499.99 at Amazon, marking one of its lowest prices ever.

The comments come after Australia in December became the first to ban users under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms.

Nothing is launching its new affordable smartphone during the Mobile World Congress this year.

Most scanning apps try to get you to buy a cloud storage subscription or pay for extras. Not FairScan, which is free and open-source, and has some powerful features.

As of Feb. 17, the Kamrui Hyper H1 Mini Gaming PC is on sale at Amazon for $419.97, 18% off its list price of $509.99.

Tributes have poured in for Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., who died on Tuesday aged 84.

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As of Feb. 17, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE are on sale at Amazon for $119.99, 20% off their list price of $149.99.

Amazon drops the Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Day 2026 Collection to $39.45 — about $24 cheaper than TCGplayer with delivery before Feb. 27.

As patients and employers look for alternatives to pricey GLP-1 drugs, Silicon Valley startup Twin Health is using AI and wearable sensors to help people make healthier choices.

Find the best gaming monitor deal. Save 25% on the Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 at Amazon.

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The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a civil rights icon, Baptist minister and two-time Democratic presidential candidate.

In a series of deals over the past three months, lawmakers rejected some of the president’s most aggressive attempts to whittle down the government.