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12 February 2026 Vol 19

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OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires

With Meta successfully poaching a number of its senior researchers, an OpenAI executive reportedly reassured team members Saturday that company…

OpenAI Leadership Responds to Meta Offers: ‘Someone Has Broken Into Our Home’

Mark Chen, the chief research officer at OpenAI, sent a forceful memo to staff on Saturday, promising to go head-to-head…

The Winner Will Surprise You

With so many web apps replacing old-school apps, you can do just about everything in a mobile browser, and most…

Trump says he’s found a buyer for TikTok

A group of “very wealthy people” is set to buy short-form video app TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. “We…

Hollywood’s pivot to AI video has a prompting problem

It has become almost impossible to browse the internet without having an AI-generated video thrust upon you. Open basically any…

23 Best Power Banks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Other Portable Chargers We Tested Photograph: Simon Hill There are so many portable chargers out there. Here are a few…

Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden Review: Rewarding but Risky

This past winter, Plantaform’s new smart indoor garden arrived at my Brooklyn home. I was excited at the prospect of…

10 Best Dash Kitchen Appliances (2025), Tested and Reviewed

This little puppy was a big surprise. Dash’s portable rapid cold brew device is among the many contenders that use…

Apple’s F1 movie is finally here — and it’s good

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 88, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re…

I Can’t Use YouTube Without These 6 Extensions

I watch a lot of YouTube, some could say too much. After years of using it, I’ve found a handful…