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21 February 2026 Vol 19
UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe

UK police arrest man linked to ransomware attack that caused airport disruptions in Europe

The U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday that a man was arrested in connection to the ransomware attack…
The Download: accidental AI relationships, and the future of contraception

The Download: accidental AI relationships, and the future of contraception

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world…
What Is YouTube Premium Lite—and Should You Subscribe to It?

What Is YouTube Premium Lite—and Should You Subscribe to It?

YouTube doesn’t charge a cent for hosting all of your uploaded videos, showing them to the wider world, or letting…
Google’s cheaper AI Plus plan is now available in over 40 countries

Google’s cheaper AI Plus plan is now available in over 40 countries

Google’s new, cheaper AI Plus plan is now available in more than 40 countries, including Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire,…
South Korea’s ‘Silicon Valley’ struggles to live up to its global ambitions

South Korea’s ‘Silicon Valley’ struggles to live up to its global ambitions

Just south of Seoul, in the city of Seongnam, sits what many call the “Silicon Valley of South Korea”: the…
The 22 Very Online Upstarts Changing the Face of Politics

The 22 Very Online Upstarts Changing the Face of Politics

Donald Trump’s second term has ushered in a new era in American politics. It’s brasher, crueler, more direct, more super…
How Al Gore used AI to track 660M polluters

How Al Gore used AI to track 660M polluters

Former Vice President Al Gore’s latest project gives polluters nowhere to hide. The nonprofit Climate Trace, which Gore co-founded, on…
The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward Breaking Point

The World’s Oceans Are Hurtling Toward Breaking Point

For life on Earth, the oceans are essential. Not only do they supply us with food and resources, they also…
Samsung now owns Denon, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, Polk, and more audio brands

Samsung now owns Denon, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, Polk, and more audio brands

Samsung subsidiary Harman has completed its acquisition of Sound United, Masimo’s former audio business, adding a sizable expansion to Samsung’s…
Logitech’s new K980 wireless, light-powered keyboard is now available

Logitech’s new K980 wireless, light-powered keyboard is now available

Logitech left solar-powered keyboards in the dark for over a decade, but it’s launching a new one today. Just like…