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17 February 2026 Vol 19
Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Controllers, Cases, and More

Best Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Controllers, Cases, and More

The Switch 2 isn’t like other consoles. If you were meant to take your Xbox Series X (7/10, WIRED Review)…
Apple’s new Siri may allow users to operate apps just using voice

Apple’s new Siri may allow users to operate apps just using voice

Apple in 2024 showed a swanky demo of what it said would be a new, intelligent Siri that would connect…
What Does Palantir Actually Do?

What Does Palantir Actually Do?

In response to a detailed request for comment from WIRED, Palantir spokesperson Lisa Gordon said in a statement that the…
The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns

The Black Market for Fake Science Is Growing Faster Than Legitimate Research, Study Warns

A new study by researchers at Northwestern University has set off alarm bells about the future of academic research, warning…
AOL is finally shutting down dial-up

AOL is finally shutting down dial-up

As a septuagenarian, my father’s story was typical of long-time AOL dial-up subscribers. His subscription was a security blanket. He…
Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

Nigerian profitable food delivery Chowdeck lands $9M from Novastar, Y Combinator

Chowdeck, a Lagos-based food delivery startup that has stayed profitable in a notoriously tough and low-margin market, has raised $9…
AOL Dial-Up Service to Officially End on September 30, 2025

AOL Dial-Up Service to Officially End on September 30, 2025

A sound once synonymous with the internet—a screeching, crunching melody of beeps and static—will soon fade into silence. AOL, the…
Heretic and Hexen Return with Modern Flair, Including Online Multiplayer

Heretic and Hexen Return with Modern Flair, Including Online Multiplayer

In 1994, Heretic broke new ground in the first-person shooter genre, combining fast-paced action with dark fantasy and light RPG…
Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere

Security flaws in a carmaker’s web portal let one hacker remotely unlock cars from anywhere

A security researcher said flaws in a carmaker’s online dealership portal exposed the private information and vehicle data of its…
Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy

Why investors just bet $85M on this Indian company’s generic drug strategy

With over 400 million chronic patients, India is one of the world’s largest medicine markets. But while most e-pharmacies chase…