- Can Democrats post their way to midterm victories?
Freitag 17:00 – Mia Sato at The Verge
During the 2024 presidential election, @KamalaHQ was something of an alter ego for Vice President Kamala Harris – as Harris ran a buttoned-up campaign, the online accounts shared clips of her set to viral TikTok sounds, shitposted unflattering pictures of Donald Trump, and adopted a voice that was at times indistinguishable from the average 20-something […] - Trump Mobile’s origins lie with a Mexican middleweight boxer
Freitag 16:50 – Dominic Preston at The Verge
Where’s the Trump phone? We’re going to keep talking about it every week. Last week, we spoke to executives from the company for the first time, and this week we’re back with more details on how it began. Trump Mobile may bear the US president’s name, but he didn’t come up with the idea, and […] - What’s in the Epstein files? For Tiktokers, a content gold mine
Freitag 16:30 – Niamh Rowe at The Verge
„where are you? Are you ok , I loved the torture video,“ reads one email, allegedly sent by Jeffrey Epstein in 2009. The reply, from a redacted address, states: „I am in china I will be in the US 2nd week of may.“ Her face hovering over a screenshot of the exchange, a TikTok creator […] - iRobot’s Roombas have a new Chinese owner, but it says your data will remain in the US
Freitag 16:20 – Stevie Bonifield at The Verge
As part of its acquisition by China-based Picea Robotics, iRobot is creating a new US-based subsidiary called iRobot Safe, which the company says will be „responsible for the protection of US consumer data,“ similar to the TikTok deal that was completed last month. iRobot customers in the US will be able to continue using their […] - Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Launch Date Revealed for Rumored S26 Lineup
Freitag 16:14 – David Lumb at CNET
Here’s what we know about Unpacked’s official date, where the Galaxy S26 series will be unveiled and what else could be coming. - Ring’s adorable surveillance hellscape
Freitag 16:10 – David Pierce at The Verge
You can watch Ring’s recent Super Bowl ad and see a cute story about dogs being reunited with their families. You can also watch the very same ad and see the seeds being planted for a massively connected, utterly ubiquitous surveillance system that will end the concept of privacy forever. Maybe you can even see […] - A Cheap Soil Sensor Saved My Fragile Houseplants. Here's How
Freitag 16:00 – Alan Bradley at CNET
A $13 soil sensor helped rescue some of my ailing houseplants. Here’s how I used it. - ‘Wellness’ feels like it’s losing all meaning in health tech
Freitag 16:00 – Victoria Song at The Verge
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. For the past week, I’ve been thinking about the fact that Oura has gone to Washington. The Oura […] - The Verge’s 2026 Valentine’s Day gift guide (for her)
Freitag 16:00 – Sheena Vasani at The Verge
Valentine’s Day often comes with more pressure than it needs to. At heart, though, February 14th is about showing appreciation for the people you care about in ways that feel thoughtful and sincere. And while big displays of romance can do that, it’s often the quieter, more personal gestures – or a meaningful gift that […] - Meta’s Quest 3S is $50 off, and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free
Freitag 15:26 – Sheena Vasani at The Verge
Meta’s VR strategy is in a bit of an uncertain place right now, with the company recently cutting many jobs at its Reality Labs, and discontinuing new content drops in beloved experiences like Supernatural. Even so, there’s still a lot of fun to be had with its Meta Quest 3S if you’ve been curious about […] - ICE moves out to the suburbs
Freitag 15:07 – Gaby Del Valle at The Verge
We sat in a parking lot and waited. We watched, knowing we were being watched in return. Two men, masked and presumably armed, idled in a gray SUV. „They’re all on this fucking street now,“ Lety, a lifelong resident of the Minnesota suburbs, told me. ICE had been spotted at a gas station and a […] - Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted
Freitag 15:05 – Emma Roth at The Verge
Meta aims to introduce facial recognition to its smart glasses while its biggest critics are distracted, according to a report from The New York Times. In an internal document reviewed by The Times, Meta says it will launch the feature „during a dynamic political environment where many civil society groups that we would expect to […] - Presidents Day Sales Are Upon Us and We're Talking About the Best Ones Right Here
Freitag 14:36 – Aashna Gheewalla at CNET
We’re tracking hundreds of products to bring you a curated list of the best Presidents Day deals. - This Cult Favorite Dark Comedy Is Rarely on Streaming, but It Just Arrived on Pluto TV
Freitag 13:15 – Liz Kocan at CNET
The soundtrack is also a classic. - Nerf's New Rebel Ops Blaster Line Lets You Choose Your Role for Battle
Freitag 13:01 – Mike Sorrentino at CNET
Exclusive: Debuting at New York Toy Fair, the Rebel Ops blasters let you focus on offensive, defensive and stealth tactics for your next battle. - Netflix's 28 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Stream Right Now
Freitag 13:01 – Aaron Pruner at CNET
Whatever type of sci-fi you’re into, Netflix is sure to have it. - John Wick game starring Keanu Reeves unveiled at PlayStation showcase
Freitag 12:48 – BBC News
It’s not the first time the iconic hitman has appeared in games, but Saber’s will be the first voiced by Reeves. - Stream Every Winter Olympic Event With a VPN. Here's How
Freitag 12:05 – Attila Tomaschek at CNET
A VPN can help you unlock the entire Olympic games, potentially for free. - T-Mobile vs. Verizon: Which Major Phone Carrier Is Best?
Freitag 12:01 – Jeff Carlson at CNET
We compare two of the big mobile carriers in the US to see how they fare. - 'AirTag 2' vs. 'AirTag 1': How Apple's New Tiny Tracker Improves on the Original
Freitag 11:45 – Jeff Carlson at CNET
They look almost exactly the same, but Apple’s second-generation AirTag has significant advantages over the first-generation model. - You Can Binge All the Hallmark Romance Your Heart Desires for Free. Here's How
Freitag 11:01 – Aaron Pruner at CNET
Your library card is all you need. - How to Watch Curling Events at the 2026 Winter Olympics
Freitag 11:01 – Liz Kocan at CNET
It’s everyone’s favorite slow-moving, rock-based sport. - Are Front-Load Washing Machines Really Cheaper to Run? I Did the Math to Find Out
Freitag 11:00 – John Carlsen at CNET
I put the most efficient front-load washer from CNET’s head-to-head tests against other top washers to see how quickly the energy savings would pay off. - Tired (Literally) of Getting Up to Pee in the Middle of the Night? Try These 5 Tricks
Freitag 10:34 – Taylor Freitas at CNET
If you’re losing sleep because you have to pee in the middle of the night, there are five habits you might want to try. - Don't Miss March's Full Blood Moon: When to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse
Freitag 10:00 – Joe Hindy at CNET
The eclipse will be visible across North America, but set your alarm — you’ll need to stay up late to see it. - We Monitored Our Air Quality in 3 Locations and Learned These 9 Lessons
Freitag 9:39 – Anna Gragert at CNET
Over several months, three health and smart home experts monitored air quality in different locations. This is what surprised us. - AI safety leader says 'world is in peril' and quits to study poetry
Freitag 4:37 – BBC News
It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads. - Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Feb. 13
Freitag 3:19 – Gael Cooper at CNET
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 13. - God of War Original Trilogy Remakes Are Coming, and a New 2D Platformer Is Out Today
Freitag 1:46 – Oscar Gonzalez at CNET
God of War fans received good news: Sons of Sparta is out today, and the Greek Trilogy remaking the PS2 and PS3 games is in development. - AI coding platform's flaws allow BBC reporter to be hacked
Freitag 0:19 – BBC News
Vibe-coding tools – which let people without coding skills create apps using AI – are exploding in popularity. - Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
Freitag 0:04 – BBC News
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics. - Metal Gear Solid 4 Gets Its First Remaster Nearly Two Decades After It Came Out
Freitag 0:03 – Oscar Gonzalez at CNET
Konami has kept us waiting a long time for a MGS4 remaster. - Waymo Begins Fully Autonomous Operations With 6th-Generation Tech
Donnerstag 23:01 – Meara Isenberg at CNET
For now, the self-driving car company is only providing trips to employees. - YouTube Music Adds AI-Generated Playlists
Donnerstag 22:51 – Blake Stimac at CNET
The new feature is available now, as long as you’re a Premium YouTube Music subscriber. - Best Wireless Earbuds of 2026
Donnerstag 22:42 – David Carnoy at CNET
I’ve reviewed hundreds of wireless earbuds for CNET, and these are my current top picks at a variety of prices. - NASA Drove Its Mars Rover Using AI for the First Time. Here's How It Went
Donnerstag 22:08 – Joe Hindy at CNET
NASA used Anthropic’s Claude for an experiment in plotting the rover’s course. - Waymo's Next-Gen Robotaxis Are Rolling Out. Here's Everything to Know About the Service
Donnerstag 21:06 – Abrar Al-Heeti at CNET
The sixth-generation Waymo Driver is designed to better navigate extreme weather. Here’s where the self-driving company operates and where it’s headed soon. - Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 13, #508
Donnerstag 21:01 – Gael Cooper at CNET
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 13, No. 508. - Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 13, #1700
Donnerstag 21:01 – Gael Cooper at CNET
Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Feb. 13, No. 1,700. - Porn site fined £800,000 for not rolling out age checks
Donnerstag 14:04 – BBC News
Separately, message board 4chan says it will refuse to pay an expected £520,000 fine from the media regulator.