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Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 14.
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 Apple plans to launch a rebranded "Sales Coach" app on the iPhone and iPad later this month, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Feb. 14, No. 509.
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As OpenAI removed access to GPT-4o in its app on Friday, people who have come to rely on the chatbot for companionship are mourning the loss all over the world.
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Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Feb. 14, No. 713.
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Android 17 Canary will feature improvements to the camera, networking and security, the company says.
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Meta reportedly hopes a 'dynamic political environment' will let them get away with a new surveillance network.
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Right before Valentine's Day, too.
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Commentary: A New York Times report reveals that discussions on the widespread use of facial recognition are underway.
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Want to find the best true-wireless earbuds? Start here with CNET's top earbuds lists, curated by style, price and use case.
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I've tested dozens of the best noise-canceling earbuds. These are my top ANC earbuds picks, featuring not only strong noise-muffling capabilities but excellent sound and voice-calling performance.
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A new rule change for property tax deductions could lead to much bigger tax refunds for homeowners.
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 Apple's autocorrect on iPhone and iPad always aims to help when you're typing a message, but it's by no means perfect, and some of the replacements it continually spews out can be frustrating. Fortunately, Apple's software includes a feature called Text Replacement that allows you to specify what word or phrase replaces the specific text you type in.
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A $13 soil sensor helped rescue some of my ailing houseplants. Here's how I used it.
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We're tracking hundreds of products to bring you a curated list of the best Presidents Day deals.
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The achievement builds on?Casepoint's?existing portfolio of Department of Defense (DOD) Impact Level authorizations
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Every once in a while, a product comes along that sparks a bit of joy in our jaded hearts. This is what happened with the Kodak Charmera, a $30 tiny toy camera that was nearly impossible to get ahold of in the first couple of months after its release, selling out immediately over waves of blind box restocks. Despite the gimmick of it all, the Charmera was just too cute for some of us to resist, and we sprang when they finally started becoming more readily available.
A few of us on the Engadget team have one now, and even with all of its shortcomings, we kind of love this thing. Here's what two of our writers think about it.
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Figure unveils Helix 02, the AI powering its most advanced humanoid robot yet, capable of completing complex, full-body tasks without human input.
The post Figure Launches Humanoid Robot Upgrade Helix 02 for Full-Body Autonomy appeared first on eWEEK.
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The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.
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The Switch 2's latest exclusive highlights the pricing challenge with Nintendo games.
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The recent request goes against decades of precedent and puts noncitizens at further risk of immigration enforcement actions.
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An upcoming update to Steam includes a helpful improvement to game reviews. As part of the Steam Client Beta update Valve released on February 12, users will now be able to attach information about their hardware specifications when they post a new game review or update an old one.
It's not uncommon to find negative reviews that complain about a game's performance, information that's hard to draw a conclusion from without knowing what kind of hardware the reviewer is using. With specs attached, the usefulness of complaints becomes a little bit easier to gauge. A game's sales performance and discoverability on Steam is heavily influenced by its review average, a data point Steam users sometimes manipulate for reasons unconnected to the quality of a game. Provided reviewers actually attach their specs — at least in the beta, the feature is entirely optional — Valve's mercurial reviews ecosystem could end up becoming more nuanced overall.
Alongside the new option in reviews, Valve is also experimenting with a way for users to share "anonymized framerate data" with the company. When framerate sharing is enabled, "Steam will collect gameplay framerate data, stored without connection to your Steam account but identified with the kind of hardware you are playing on," Valve says. The feature is specifically focused on devices running SteamOS, Valve's Linux-based operating system for the Steam Deck and some third-party handhelds. The extr
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Hogwarts Legacy and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are among the available titles.
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NEW RESOURCES South China Morning Post: China's Baidu unveils AI-driven Wikipedia challenger in bid for international users. "A now deleted post on Baidu's official account on social-media site X described BaiduWiki as […]
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It's like 'Scream,' but for Valentine's Day.
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The forthcoming Nintendo Virtual Boy accessory for Switch and Switch 2 can play VR-supported games, as reported by Video Games Chronicle. There are four available games to play, including Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
These aren't new VR builds of the games, rather they are the versions previously released for the Nintendo Labo VR set. This was a kit for the original Switch that allowed users to build a cardboard VR headset, among other items.
However, this is very good news for Switch 2 owners as Labo creations generally don't work with Nintendo's shiny new console. So this is the only way to experience the VR versions of the aforementioned four games. It's also worth noting that the Switch 2 upgrade for Breath of the Wild still includes the VR mode.
There are some caveats. The Virtual Boy accessory is available to purchase as a hardware unit or in cardboard. The cardboard version is much cheaper, at $25, and is actually the preferred method for playing these games in VR.
That's because the hardware version sits on a stand, like the original Virtual Boy, making it harder to move one's head around. The cardboard headset is free from those constraints. The hardware also includes red filters over the lenses, t
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Waymo launches its sixth-generation autonomous driving system with fewer sensors, new Geely-built vehicles, and plans for expanded robotaxi operations.
The post Waymo Begins Deploying Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis in the US appeared first on eWEEK.
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TWEAKS AND UPDATES The Register: ‘Roaring cougars' lunched on OpenAI in Super Bowl ad battle, but ai.com wins the day. "Anthropic's sensitive cubs and roaring cougars commercial trampled OpenAI's offerings in searches […]
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A few days ago, a Redditor posted in the community for DoorDash drivers that they received an offer to close a Waymo vehicle's door. The job paid a guaranteed fee of $6.25 with a $5 extra on top of it after the DoorDasher verifies that it has been completed. Waymo has confirmed to 404Media and TechCrunch that, yes, it is indeed paying Dashers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars. And it makes sense because, well, there's nobody to do it otherwise if a passenger accidentally leaves it open.
The Alphabet subsidiary and DoorDash told the publications that it's currently running a pilot program in Atlanta, wherein if one of its vehicle's doors is left ajar, nearby Dashers are notified. Waymo's self-driving vehicles can't leave if one of its doors remains open, so the company is framing the program as a way to enhance its fleet's efficiency. Waymo told 404Media that the program started earlier this year and that payments are structured to ensure "competitive and fair compensation for Dashers."
To note, this isn't the first time the two companies have teamed up. In October 2025, Waymo's self-driving cars
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In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature's release.
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Our channel comparison and pricing breakdown can help you decide which platform is best for you.
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The mocumentary cheerleading show is taking another week off.
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Threads users have complained about its recommendation algorithm since the dawn of time 2023. Users even started writing posts addressed to the algorithm, specifying the topics they wanted to see more of. Now, that's part of the system: Users can write a post that begins with "dear algo" to adjust their preferences, officially.
For example, you could write: "Dear algo, show me more posts about sous vide recipes." You can also ask to see fewer posts about topics you don't want to see, like "Dear algo, stop showing me posts about air fryers." You can even retweet other users' "dear algo" posts to have those topics reflected in your feed. "Dear algo" posts will work for Threads users in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, with more countries coming "soon."
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The biggest stories in tech you might have missed.
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 In watchOS 26, the Smart Stack for your Apple Watch is pretty clever. The collection of widgets can be pulled up with a scroll of the Digital Crown, and shows you relevant information throughout your day. But sometimes, its eagerness to help can be a bit much, especially when it comes to Live Activities.
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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.
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Robot fighting has arrived in Shenzhen. China has launched what it calls the world's first commercial humanoid robot free combat league, complete with spinning kicks, aerial rotations, and a 10-kilogram gold championship belt worth about $1.44 million. But there's more to it than just the spectacle. The new Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend, or URKL, is […]
The post China Launches World's First Humanoid Robot Combat League appeared first on eWEEK.
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I've reviewed hundreds of wireless earbuds for CNET, and these are my current top picks at a variety of prices.
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 Amazon this week is offering discounts across the M5 iPad Pro lineup, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models. Every deal on the 11-inch M5 iPad Pro that we're tracking below is a match of the all-time low price on these tablets.
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 We have certainly entered the age of AI robots doing the jobs we formerly relied on humans for. Some are yet to do it as well, but the Pongbot Pace S Pro is the best tennis coach I've had - even if it doesn't criticize my poor two-handed backhand grip.
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The internet is ripe with horrible violations of people's privacy, including non-consensual explicit images. A new tool from Google won't do much in the way of prevention, but can help you remove this media from Search.
Now, you can choose an image and quickly request its deletion. Just click on the three dots that appear on the image. From there, choose "remove result" and then "It shows a sexual image of me." Other choices include the picture shows a person under 18 and that it has your personal information. If you choose the initial option then you will also be asked whether it contains a real image or deepfake. There's also an option to submit multiple photos at once.
Google claims that, upon submitting your request, you will "immediately" see links to emotional and legal support organizations. Plus, you can opt-in to safeguards that filter out similar results in Search — though it seems these unreported images will still be available for other users to see. This feature should be available in most countries over the coming days.
You can go on Google's "Results about you" hub to track your request. To use the tool, you will have to add in your personal con
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Samsung's 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company has just announced its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place on February 25, where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have just been shared, but actual information on what devices are arriving then is still unknown. But as usual, we know a lot about what's expected at Unpacked.
Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for the full details, here's everything we expect Samsung will introduce at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026.
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 Apple today announced four new games coming to Apple Arcade in March, along with three major updates to existing titles on the service.
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Need to get in a more romantic mood this Valentine's Day? These Netflix secret codes can help.
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 U.S. ChatGPT users who have a free account or a low-cost Go subscription will start seeing ads starting today, according to OpenAI.
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NEW RESOURCES Washington University in St. Louis: A Crash Course in WashU History—WashU Libraries Digitize Historic Images . "More than 6,400 historic images of Washington University in St. Louis' buildings, events, and […]
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Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep your data safe with these steps.
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Why rent MS Office every month when you can just own it? For $19.97, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows. That gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, and OneNote, forever, no ongoing subscription fees required.
This is one of Microsoft's most widely used Office versions for good reason. It's stable, streamlined, and packed with the features that everyday users, business owners, freelancers, and spreadsheet wizards rely on.
Whether you're managing invoices, writing your next pitch deck, editing a résumé, or organizing your inbox like a boss, Office 2019 is built to make your life easier.
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Sling TV Blue offers cord-cutters a wealth of live channels for an affordable price, but you may need to bring your own antenna.
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In today's fast-paced, highly competitive market, technology vendors often struggle to connect with their customers on a meaningful level. Traditional marketing approaches,
The post Customer-Centric Marketing for Technology Vendors appeared first on Gigaom.
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The New York Attorney General's decision to sue Citibank last week for failing to reimburse customers who'd been victimized by fraud raised some interesting issues for business that go beyond just Citibank. Specificially, when should a customer be reimbursed for fraud and at what point do the customer's own actions come into play?
To be clear, financial institutions have been routinely refusing to reimburse customers who have done nothing wrong. The far trickier issue is when the customer does indeed do something wrong.
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 Residents at an apartment building in Cleveland, Ohio, are accessing the internet at faster speeds than the rest of the country.
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