Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-02-21WhatsApp's Group Message History Lets Newcomers Catch UpWhatsApp's Group Message History lets admins or members share 25–100 recent messages with newcomers while keeping them end-to-end encrypted. Admins can disable sharing; the feature is rolling out gradually.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-212US Breakthrough: Accelerators Cut Nuclear Waste LifeJefferson Lab and partners are advancing accelerator-driven systems (ADS) to transmute spent nuclear fuel, cutting hazardous lifetimes from ~100,000 to ~300 years while producing low-carbon heat for power generation.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-21Inside the iPhone Satellite Rescue of Six Skiers at TahoeAn avalanche near Lake Tahoe trapped six skiers. Using Apple’s iPhone satellite emergency messaging, they contacted rescuers and coordinated a four-hour rescue that located them and expedited aid.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-213Gaia Finds a Hidden Swarm of Black Holes in Palomar 5Gaia's precise survey reveals Palomar 5 hosts a hidden population of over 100 stellar-mass black holes. Simulations show these black holes drive star ejection, shaping tidal streams and cluster fate.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-21Microsoft's Glass Plates Store Data for 10,000 YearsMicrosoft's Project Silica uses laser-etched fused silica glass to store vast amounts of data—up to 10,000 years of durability in tests. Researchers combine microscopy and AI decoding for retrieval, promising a low-maintenance archival medium.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-02-212Fastest Gasoline Drag Cars Ever: Sub-10 Second RocketsA look at the five fastest production gasoline cars that run the 400-meter drag in under 10 seconds, from the Corvette ZR1 to the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, with specs, context and market insight.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-02-202How and Why This Comet Stopped Spinning — Then ReversedComet 41P underwent a rare rotational reversal in 2017, slowing to a stop and likely spinning the other way due to asymmetric outgassing. Observations and Hubble data illuminate the mechanics and implications.
Read MoreSofia Marin2026-02-202Bitcoin Difficulty Surges at Fastest Rate Since 2021Bitcoin mining difficulty has surged to 144.40T at block 937,524 as hashrate approaches 1 ZH/s (996.99 EH/s). This rapid growth boosts network security but could squeeze smaller miners if BTC price lags.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-02-202Audi RS5 Plug-in Hybrid: 640 hp and Surprising WeightAudi Sport unveils the new RS5 plug-in hybrid with 640 hp and 825 Nm, a 22 kWh battery offering ~80 km EV range, and surprising curb weight above 2.3 tonnes. Performance, tech and questions on handling follow.
Read MoreChloe Nakamura2026-02-20Galaxy Buds4 Dummy Units Show Metallic Stem FinishLeaked retail dummy units of the Samsung Galaxy Buds4 and Buds4 Pro show a metallic stem finish and confirm two form factors. Rumors list 42mAh/57mAh batteries, new pinch controls, Interpreter Mode, and EU prices of €179/€249.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-20Moon South-Pole Landing Will Not Compromise Astronaut SafetyA planned crewed landing near the Moon's south pole remains years away. Jared Isaacman emphasizes astronaut safety after a fueling test and a scathing review of Boeing's Starliner highlighted risks to crewed missions.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-20Google’s Gemini 3.1 Pro Aims to Tackle Hardest AI ProblemsGoogle’s Gemini 3.1 Pro sharpens core reasoning and tops the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark, promising clearer explanations and better synthesis for complex tasks. Available via the Gemini app; higher limits and NotebookLM access for Pro/Ultra subscribers.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-20Meta Revives Smartwatch Project: Malibu 2 Aims for 2026Meta has reportedly revived its smartwatch project, codenamed Malibu 2, aiming for a 2026 launch with health tracking and Meta AI features. The move follows renewed hardware efforts including updated Ray-Ban Display glasses and future AR plans.
Read MoreElias Moreau2026-02-20BTC Volatility Surges as Price Slides from $85k to $60kBitcoin plunged from $85k to $60k, pushing March 2026 options IV from ~40% to 65% before easing. Matrixport flags extreme pessimism, shrinking open interest, and thin liquidity, conditions that historically precede strong crypto rallies.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-203Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Learned to Balance a Pole in DishResearchers trained mouse-derived cortical organoids in a closed-loop system so their electrical responses improved control of a virtual cartpole. The work shows short-term plasticity and points to tools for studying neurological disease.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-02-2022027 Volkswagen Atlas Mirrors China's Teramont ProSpy shots reveal the 2027 Volkswagen Atlas closely mirrors China’s Teramont Pro. The MQB Evo-based, three-row SUV brings refreshed styling, advanced driver aids, DCC suspension and a 2.0L EA888 turbo.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-20Why Samsung Pushed the Galaxy A37 and A57 to MarchSamsung reportedly delayed the Galaxy A37 and A57 to March to avoid clashing with the Galaxy S26 launch. Leaked specs show large AMOLED displays, Exynos chips, 5,000 mAh batteries, 45W charging, and IP dust/water protection.
Read MoreEmma Collins2026-02-20Samsung Galaxy A37 and A57 Surface in IMDA RecordsSamsung's Galaxy A37 (A376B/DS) and A57 (SM-A576B/DS) hit Singapore's IMDA, signaling a likely March 2026 launch. Leaks point to Exynos 1480 and 1680 chips, 50MP cameras, 5,000mAh batteries, and 45W charging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-02-20Almost Everyone Over 40 Has Shoulder AbnormalitiesA Finnish MRI study found rotator cuff abnormalities in nearly all adults over 40, even without pain. Experts urge cautious use of MRI and favor conservative care before surgery.
Read MoreDanny Sampson2026-02-202Audi RS5 Teasers and CGI RS6 Avant: Power Preview UpdateLeaked RS5 images and a CGI RS6 Avant render have ignited discussion. Read design details, hybrid powertrain rumors and performance targets for Audi's upcoming RS5 and the imagined RS6 Avant.
