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18 February 2026 Vol 19
Volunteer at Disrupt 2025 while you still can

Volunteer at Disrupt 2025 while you still can

Volunteers are needed, and time is ticking! With just over a month until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits San Francisco, we’re…
MIT scientists find X-ray technique that could enhance durability of nuclear materials and computer chips

MIT scientists find X-ray technique that could enhance durability of nuclear materials and computer chips

The research, detailed in Scripta Materialia by senior author Ericmoore Jossou and colleagues, started as an effort to understand how…
These 6 browser extensions changed how I use the web

These 6 browser extensions changed how I use the web

Browsers feel fine out of the box, but “fine” doesn’t mean efficient. The right extensions cut out friction, automate boring…
I ditched Windows search for this free app and it’s amazing

I ditched Windows search for this free app and it’s amazing

If there’s one thing that every Windows user can agree on, it’s that the default search has always been awful.…
UK porn viewers ditch age-verified sites for rule-breakers without ID checks

UK porn viewers ditch age-verified sites for rule-breakers without ID checks

In July, the UK Online Safety Act mandated that sites featuring adult content, which covers the likes of pornography sites…
I don’t trust Google’s Movie Reviews—this is what i use instead

I don’t trust Google’s Movie Reviews—this is what i use instead

A few months back, I searched for reviews of A Minecraft Movie, and immediately something felt off. The same review…
iPhone crash detection saves Ohio teen who fell asleep at the wheel

iPhone crash detection saves Ohio teen who fell asleep at the wheel

The teenager was driving her pickup truck back home after dropping off a friend in the early hours of August…
Don’t trust these VPNs—their shady pasts make them risky

Don’t trust these VPNs—their shady pasts make them risky

VPNs are a must-have today if you need genuine privacy protection. They provide unrestricted access, especially where governments are cracking…
5 days left: Exhibit tables are disappearing for Disrupt 2025

5 days left: Exhibit tables are disappearing for Disrupt 2025

Every founder says they want visibility, traction, and growth. But with just 10 tables left and 5 days to grab…
Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?

Is AI the end of software engineering or the next step in its evolution?

The first time I used ChatGPT to code, back in early 2023, I was reminded of “The Monkey’s Paw,” a…