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Anthropic’s chatbot Claude seems to have benefited from the attention around the company’s fraught negotiations with the Pentagon.

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

Here's everything we know about the biggest AI infrastructure projects, including major spending from Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Tankers have begun to steer clear of the region and the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to push up energy prices.

Amazon has a 39-inch LG Ultragear Curved Gaming Monitor on sale for 45% off

Buddy Guy and Miles Caton brought "Sinners" track "I Lied to You" to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series.

This weekend Amazon has this Samsung 57” Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor on sale for 36% off

This DJI Mini 5 Pro drone camera is on sale this weekend for 30% off

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

Waymo maintains New York City autonomous vehicle testing permit despite Gov. Kathy Hochul pausing statewide robotaxi expansion to smaller cities across New York.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.

Company Tea App Green Flags takes down "defamation" on gossip app Tea.

OpenAI's CEO claims its new defense contract includes protections addressing the same issues that became a flashpoint for Anthropic.

Xiaomi has unveiled a new hyper car concept called the Xiaomi Vision GT. It's something else.

The longevity space is booming — and for entrepreneurs keen to capitalize on emerging sectors, this offshoot of wellness is one of the strongest opportunities of this decade.

As Israeli airstrikes hit Tehran this morning, Iranians received mysterious push notifications saying that “help is on the way,” promising amnesty if they surrender.

As Iranian missiles targeted US-linked sites across the Gulf, the UAE’s missile shield was activated in real-time.

We round up everything Xiaomi announced at its Mobile World Congress event.

China’s push into humanoid robots is accelerating, with domestic firms shipping more units and iterating faster than U.S. competitors in a still-nascent market.

Learn how to equip your leaders and your organization with the tools to manage growth effectively.

In his first report as C.E.O., Gregory Abel, stuck to a straight commentary rather than Warren Buffett’s folksy tone. The lower earnings were largely driven by declines in the insurance business.

The Xiaomi 17 starts at 999 euros ($1,179) while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros, with the device priced the same as its predecessor.

The latest Xiaomi flagship is a beast and comes in a specially co-designed Leica edition that’s picture-perfect.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the peak phone for photography enthusiasts.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro is a dead ringer for Apple's iPad Pro, and that includes the accessories.

Xiaomi has brought a lot of gadgets to Barcelona. See the latest ones now.

Berkshire Hathaway reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings on Saturday.

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

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

In a wide-ranging interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin, Goldman’s former C.E.O. discussed his life and new memoir.

CNBC's team in the United Arab Emirates confirmed hearing a number of loud explosions in both the UAE's capital city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Everything you need to know about memory cards for cameras, video game systems, and more.

Most laptop cooling pads are useless, but if you get the right one, it can make a huge impact on how long your gaming laptop lasts.

Plus: The top US cyber agency falls into shambles, AI models develop an upsetting penchant for nuclear weapons, and more.

Investors are bracing for impact after the U.S.'s attacks on Iran, a move they see as carrying far larger market consequences than the Venezuela campaign.

HelloFresh’s budget subsidiary surprised me with its basic but tasty vegetarian meal selection.

Looking for the best dating apps for women? Get our honest reviews on which apps are actually worth your time.

Checking up on the claims of water filter makers can be a discomfiting maze. Here's how to verify independent water filter certifications.

Punch the monkey is the unwitting star of viral AI videos, but there are simple ways to spot the fakes.

Participate in our audio survey to potentially grant a Mashable Readers' Choice Award to the headphones/earbuds, speakers, and soundbars you use.

It is entirely possible, analysts say, that Netflix will be better off by bailing from its $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

It is entirely possible, analysts say, that Netflix will be better off by bailing from its $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Employees at the company had started to warm to the idea of Netflix as its corporate owner. Now they face the prospect of major cuts under Paramount.

Leticia Carvalho heads a global authority that’s been struggling to set rules for a decade. President Trump’s aggressive push on ocean mining makes her task more urgent.

Caesar Rodney, whose statue was placed in storage amid racial injustice protests in 2020, will be honored in Washington this summer.

The nearly decade-old conspiracy theory does not align neatly with the facts emerging from the documents. That does not seem to matter.

Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.

The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are the world's first AR/XR glasses with an HDR10 display. For only $299, how do they measure up against the competition?

The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.

Branded intimidating and scary, this full-face Ruroc headgear for the slopes made me a pariah on the piste.

How to watch T20 World Cup for free. Live stream Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Give your PC a refresh with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license, on sale now for $39.97.

Work smarter with AI, not harder, thanks to this lifetime subscription to ChatPlayground AI Unlimited Plan, on sale now for just $79.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Kansas vs. Arizona in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Texas Tech vs. Iowa in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Virginia vs. Duke in 2026.

How to watch college basketball for free. Live stream Colorado vs. Houston in 2026.

How to watch NBA for free. Watch Houston Rockets vs. Miami Heat in the NBA for free from anywhere in the world.

To find the best dating apps, I tested Hinge, Tinder, Match, and more. Find the right app for serious relationships, casual hookups, and free matches.

Compared to CES 2026 vacuums, Eufy's new roller mop vacuum combo would save you hundreds and space on the floor. But does it clean well enough?

US president Donald Trump said a “major combat operation” against Iran had begun as he called for the country’s government to be overthrown.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attack as being done “to remove threats.”

The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.

Developers are using a new geothermal technology in Germany to produce clean energy.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

See the Moon phase expected for February 28, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on X that his company has come to terms with the Defense Department for use of its models.

India, one of Supabase’s biggest markets, is seeing patchy access after a government block order.

The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.

Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down.

America’s journey back to the moon has run into a few missteps. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman is banking on a new approach.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1715 on February 28 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

The war between the Pentagon and Anthropic just reached a new nadir.

Seven powerful AI systems are reshaping one-person businesses — automating real workflows, operating inside your computer and creating unprecedented leverage for founders bold enough to use them strategically.

In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.

One week after the Supreme Court invalidated President Trump’s tariffs, he suggested that his administration could try to relitigate a case that was decided 6 to 3.

Parents will receive notifications if a child has used the platform repeatedly to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, but users must opt in to get them.

Actions by the president and the Pentagon appeared to drive a wedge between Washington and the tech industry, whose leaders and workers spoke out for the start-up.

Resident Evil has reinvented itself more than almost any franchise in gaming and at one point, it nearly tore itself apart trying.

The company said such trades violates its internal company policies about using confidential information for personal gain.

Avoid the dreaded low-battery alert on your devices with this GoCable 8-in-1 EDC 100W Cable, now just $21.99 (reg. $49.99).

A man's quest to control his robovac with a PS5 controller exposed a huge hole in DJI's security. Now, the Romo is gone from DJI's online store.

Let kids learn while having fun with this lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, on sale now for just $44.97 with code PLAY through March 22.

OpenAI will be making policy changes after it discovered two ChatGPT accounts created by the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

WBD employees fear potential job cuts, culture clashes and high debt loads as Paramount supplants Netflix as the company's acquirer.

Federica Mercuriello built her business in the "in-between moments."

The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day is live on Feb. 28. Indulge in the Darkness is offering free dark romance books for one day only.

Give your family a more peaceful internet experience with this lifetime subscription to AdGuard Family Plan, on sale now for just $19.97 through March 1.

With spring just around the corner, now's the smart time to snag an electric scooter.

She and her husband, the financier B. Gerald Cantor, amassed one of the largest private collections of Rodin artworks, donating much of it to museums around the world.

"We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again," the president wrote in the post.

"We don't need it, we don't want it, and will not do business with them again," the president wrote in the post.

Greenpeace has said the verdict could bankrupt it. The lawsuit was over the group’s role in protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.

Under President Donald Trump's new initiative, tech firms may be required to finance additional power generation to ease strain on public energy grids.

The franchise added 20,000 new clients in 2025 alone.

The Roku Ultra isn't just speedier, it also offers some advanced features that some viewers will find really handy.