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bbno rejects AI to defend human craftsmanship
1 hour ago It feels fitting that, on the cusp of summer vacation, the notable books we can expect this month are a well-traveled bunch. Below you can find books set in Ireland and South Korea, Los Angeles and Tuscany, the Western Front of WWI and … whatever you want to call the ecological wastelands of Earth 7. …
iPhone Fold leaks, rumors, and renders: Everything we know
The long-awaited foldable iPhone — rumored to be called the iPhone Fold — should arrive in 2026. So far, Apple has kept a very tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone, but all signs point to a fall or winter 2026 release. Early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. However, don't count Apple out.
iPhone Fold leaks, rumors, and renders: Everything we know
4 hours ago The kicker: It will mostly be in space. Elon Musk announced plans to build Terafab, the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility ever. A joint venture between Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, Terafab was announced via a livestream on Saturday as "the next step towards becoming a galactic civilization." …
TikTok launches TikTok Radio and Podcasts with iHeartMedia
TikTok launches TikTok Radio and Podcasts with iHeartMedia TikTok is pushing into audio. March 12, 2026 Credit: Joseph Maldonado/Mashable With most TikTok FYPs already brimming with podcast clips, it's clear the social media company is now trying to break into the genre. On Friday, the company is launching the TikTok Podcast Network and a new platform called TikTok Radio. Both projects are working with iHeartMedia to help fill out the audio-first content.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra torn apart by YouTuber. This is what he found.
3 hours ago By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, March 12 (Reuters) - India is planning fresh incentives for local production of mobile phones after its flagship program for the burgeoning sector expires this month, two sources said, in a boost for global firms like Apple and Samsung. The South Asian nation's intent …
Wordle's creator made a new game, and it's way harder
Wordle lovers might have a new obsession on their hands. Josh Wardle — the creator of the popular games now owned by the New York Times — released a new word-game creation. It's called Parseword, and it's far more difficult than Wordle. It's a tricky, cryptic crossword puzzle. It's...quite difficult, especially for a beginner. It's certainly a game for word nerds. I was an English major, and I write for a living, and my first attempt on Wednesday was a total, frustrating failure.
Wordle's creator made a new game, and it's way harder
1 day ago Josh Wardle designed one of the most popular word games of our time. Now he wants to mainstream one of the most difficult ones. The day Josh Wardle sold Wordle to the New York Times, in 2022, for more than a million dollars, should have been a moment of triumph. The game, which gives players six …
See The 163 New Emoji Available In iOS 26.4 Beta 4
Apple's latest iOS beta — 26.4 beta 4 — rolled out this week and came with a serious upgrade in emoji. Your mileage may vary on what's technically new, but iOS 26.4 beta 4 brings a total of 163 new emoji designs. There are 13 truly new emoji concepts (which we've seen before), and then 150 new skin tone variations for the existing wrestling and people with bunny ears emoji. The emoji-focused resource, Emojipedia, helpfully published a first look at all the new emoji.
Claude AI discovered 22 Firefox flaws. Here's how many it figured out how to exploit.
Claude AI discovered 22 Firefox flaws. Here's how many it figured out how to exploit. AI tools are getting better at cybersecurity. March 9, 2026 Credit: Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Claude AI discovered nearly two dozen vulnerabilities in Firefox, the Mozilla web browser. "Claude Opus 4.6 discovered 22 vulnerabilities over the course of two weeks.
Claude AI discovered 22 Firefox flaws. Here's how many it figured out how to exploit.
Claude AI discovered nearly two dozen vulnerabilities in Firefox, the Mozilla web browser. Anthropic teamed up with Mozilla to test the security of its browser, allowing its AI tool to probe for vulnerabilities. Read, in part, a blog post from Anthropic: "Claude Opus 4.6 discovered 22 vulnerabilities over the course of two weeks. Of these, Mozilla assigned 14 as high-severity vulnerabilities—almost a fifth of all high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities that were remediated in 2025.
Claude AI discovered 22 Firefox flaws. Here's how many it figured out how to exploit.
Aliens From the Fourth Dimension May Be Invading Our World—And We Don’t Even Know It Theoretically, it’s impossible for us to perceive a 4D creature. That is, unless it broke into our three-dimensional reality. The book Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott explores the concept of physical dimensions through characters who encounter higher-dimensional beings. The …
GPT 5.4 arrives on ChatGPT: 5 improvements to know
OpenAI dropped GPT‑5.4 this week, and the company said ChatGPT power users should notice improvements right away. The launch comes just days after the launch of GPT-5.3 Instant, a more conversational model geared toward everyday users. OpenAI wrote that GPT-5.4 is the "most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work." So, obviously, GPT-5.4 is designed for professionals and developers.
GPT 5.4 arrives on ChatGPT: 5 improvements to know
9 hours ago InterPositive, a stealth company Affleck founded in 2022 and never publicly acknowledged, builds post-production AI tools trained on real footage rather than text prompts. Netflix is acquiring it just as Hollywood unions sit down for a new round of contract talks. For four years, Ben Affleck has …
X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions. Here's what to know.
Elon Musk's X is reinventing its Creator Subscriptions, dubbing the new offering — wait for it — Creator Subscriptions 2.0. Creator Subscriptions, in effect, allow people to pay their favorite influencers for exclusive offerings. That's right, some major changes are coming to the website formerly known as Twitter (and not just a continued lurch toward the far right). So, what's new? A few things. Here's what you need to know.
Google drops 30 percent app store fee. What that means for you.
Google is doing away with its 30 percent fee in the Android App Store, which could potentially ease costs for everyday users. The news dropped this week that Google planned to revamp its app store's inner workings amid a settlement with Epic, the gaming company that makes Fortnite. (Google and Epic have been involved in a years-long legal feud, which ended in Epic's favor.) Now, the tech giant has announced it's cutting service fees to 20 percent and, in some cases, 15 percent.
Apple announces new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR - preorders now live
A day before its "Special Experience" event, Apple announced a new line of premium Studio Display monitors. In a press release, the company dropped details on both the Studio Display and an all-new Studio Display XDR. The new Studio Display starts at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Both can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting on March 11.
Apple announces new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are coming March 11
A day before its "Special Experience" event, Apple announced a new line of premium Studio Display monitors. In a press release, the company dropped details on both the Studio Display and an all-new Studio Display XDR. The new Studio Display starts at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Both can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting on March 11.
Apple announces new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR are coming March 11
A day before its "Special Experience" event, Apple announced a new line of premium Studio Display monitors. In a press release, the company dropped details on both the Studio Display and an all-new Studio Display XDR. The new Studio Display starts at $1,599, while the Studio Display XDR starts at $3,299. Both can be pre-ordered starting Wednesday, March 4, with availability starting on March 11.
Apple expects high demand from its March 4 releases
Apple is reportedly planning for a big week — and warning retailers that its sales figures could be bonkers. The news came from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, one of the preeminent sources on everything Apple. Gurman wrote that the tech giant has warned retailers that this week's releases — especially its budget iPhone 17e and MacBook — could drive major interest. Wrote Gurman in his Power On newsletter: "Apple prepares for major rush to retail stores driven by new products.
Apple is anticipating high demand from its March 4 releases
Apple is reportedly planning for a big week — and warning retailers that its sales figures could be bonkers. The news came from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, one of the preeminent sources on everything Apple. Gurman wrote that the tech giant has warned retailers that this week's releases — especially its budget iPhone 17e and MacBook — could drive major interest. Wrote Gurman in his Power On newsletter: "Apple prepares for major rush to retail stores driven by new products.
Did the new Samsung Galaxy S26 phones get price increases? Unfortunately, yes.
You might have to pay a bit more for a new Samsung Galaxy — but it depends on the model you're planning to purchase. Unfortunately, the S26 and S26 plus do arrive with small price increases. Between a global memory shortage, tariffs, and inflation, the news is disappointing but not surprising. Are there Samsung Galaxy S26 price increases? Short answer: Yes and no. The S25 lineup was priced at $799.99, $999.99, and $1,299.99, respectively.
4 things you can do with Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display
Mashable's Amanda Yeo covered the Privacy Display news as it dropped, calling it "the coolest innovation by far" at the tech giant's big event. The general idea is that the Galaxy S26 Ultra can change screen visibility to ensure your privacy. The actual pixels within the display shift to keep nosy eyes off your screen. But there's more to Privacy Display than just some shifting pixels. Here are four things it can do.
4 things you can do with Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display
Samsung showed off its new Privacy Display feature during its marquee Unpacked event on Wednesday, where it announced its new lineup of Galaxy S26 phones. Mashable's Amanda Yeo covered the Privacy Display news as it dropped, calling it "the coolest innovation by far" at the tech giant's big event. The general idea is that the Galaxy S26 Ultra can change screen visibility to ensure your privacy. The actual pixels within the display shift to keep nosy eyes off your screen.
Do the new Samsung Galaxy S26 phones have any price increases? Yes and no.
You might have to pay a bit more for a new Samsung Galaxy — but it depends on the model you're planning to purchase. The tech giant dropped its new line of Galaxy phones at its marquee Unpacked event on Wednesday. Samsung will start shipping the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra on March 11, and all three are available for pre-order now. Unfortunately, the S26 and S26 plus do arrive with small price increases.
Did the new Samsung Galaxy S26 phones get price increases? Unfortunately, yes.
1 hour ago Samsung's surprise Galaxy perk is better than its preorder credit. Samsung’s shiny new Galaxy S26 series has landed, and if that $30 preorder credit left you unimpressed, the company may have quietly made it up to you. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority? Set us as a favorite source in …
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live: See the S26 debut
How to watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live: See the S26 debut Mashable is attending the big Galaxy Unpacked event, and you can tune in live. Feb. 25, 2026 Credit: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images Samsung's big Galaxy Unpacked event is nearly here, and you can expect lots of news to break. The Galaxy Unpacked livestream will begin Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. ET. Mashable will be reporting live from the event, but you don't have to be with us in San Francisco to stay up to date.
iOS 26.4 beta 2: Everything new, how to try it now
iSO 26.4 beta 2 has launched for developers, and there's plenty to test out. For those early adopters out there, we've already gotten a look at new features and other changes. Here are a few things to keep an eye out for. RCS encryption with Android devices Apple has added encryption for RCS messaging between iPhone and Android devices, which is a big development for security-minded users. "In this beta, RCS end-to-end encryption will become available for testing between Apple and Android devices.
Conduent data breach already one of largest in U.S. history and keeps getting worse
Things keep getting worse the more we learn about the Conduent data breach. At least 25 million people were affected by the breach — and that's just in two states. A reported 15 million people were affected in Texas. That's roughly half the state's population. In Oregon, meanwhile, its Department of Justice reported more than 10 million people were affected. Conduent is a company that handles data for corporations, healthcare providers, and state agencies.
Watch: Massive Snowball Fight Breaks Out In NYC After Blizzard
A massive snowball fight broke out in New York City on Monday after a blizzard dumped some 20 inches of snow in the Big Apple. The wintry conflict took place at Washington Square Park in Manhattan's West Village. Videos of the battle quickly went viral on social media, which is not surprising for a few reasons. One: The videos are fun and joyous. Two: The event was organized by Side Talk, the viral NYC series that famously gave us the "BING BONG" videos. But look at this snowball fight.
Conduent data breach already one of largest in U.S. history and keeps getting worse
Things keep getting worse the more we learn about the Conduent data breach. At least 25 million people were affected by the breach — and that's just in two states. A reported 15 million people were affected in Texas. That's roughly half the state's population. In Oregon, meanwhile, its Department of Justice reported more than 10 million people were affected. Conduent is a company that handles data for corporations, healthcare providers, and state agencies.
How hackers are stealing millions from ATMs, FBI warns
The FBI warned that hackers are successfully stealing millions from ATMs — and the attacks are becoming more frequent. The FBI warned that the increase in ATM jackpotting — which is exactly what it sounds like — is a result of both physical methods for theft as well as digital malware. Wrote the FBI in a bulletin: "Threat actors exploit physical and software vulnerabilities in ATMs and deploy malware to dispense cash without a legitimate transaction.
Google Maps looks different for some users in big change
Google Maps looks different for some users in big change Users have noticed that Google Maps looks a little different today. Feb. 19, 2026 Credit: Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Google Maps has potentially rolled out a change that could vastly change the user experience, depending on whether you're logged in to a Google account.
Google Maps looks different for some users in big change
Google Maps has potentially rolled out a change that could vastly change the user experience, depending on whether you're logged in to a Google account. Google-focused tech website 9to5Google spotted a change where non-logged-in users apparently now get a "limited view" version of Maps, which is missing lots of key features, including displays of nearby businesses, more detailed info on nearby attractions, and user reviews.
This dad is turning his 3-year-old's stories into adorable, groovy songs
This dad is turning his 3-year-old's stories into adorable, groovy songs You need to hear the Apple Man song. Feb. 14, 2026 Credit: Screenshots: TikTok / @_stephenspencer If you've ever heard a toddler tell a story, then you know they have a tendency to let the narrative meander. Kids often have an excess of imagination and a deficit of mental organization, leading to silly, wildly entertaining tales.
This dad is turning his 3-year-old's stories into adorable, groovy songs
If you've ever heard a toddler tell a story, then you know they have a tendency to let the narrative meander. Kids often have an excess of imagination and a deficit of mental organization, leading to silly, wildly entertaining tales. One parent has taken it upon himself to turn his 3-year-old's silly, adorable stories into cute, catchy tunes — songs he's posted online to the benefit of us all.
This dad is turning his 3-year-old's stories into adorable, groovy songs
You simply need to hear about Apple-the-Stoola. - Screenshots: TikTok / @_stephenspencer A parent turns his 3-year-old's silly stories into catchy tunes that have gone viral on social media. Stephen Spencer, a songwriter and music professor, has created songs like "Apple-the-Stoola the Apple Man" and "Regular Rabbit" based on his daughter's imaginative tales.
Anna’s Archive reportedly releasing Spotify files despite $13 trillion legal challenge
Anna's Archive, a site that serves as a shadow library for pirated content, has reportedly begun to quietly release millions of audio files scraped from Spotify. Anna's Archive made this move despite a staggering $13 trillion lawsuit — yes, trillion with a "T" — levied against the site by Spotify and major music labels. Two privacy-focused websites, TorrentFreak and CyberNews, reported that Anna's Archive had begun to release the files scraped from Spotify.
Anna’s Archive reportedly releasing Spotify files despite $13 trillion legal challenge
spotify logo on phone in front of spotify user interface - Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto via Getty Images Anna's Archive, a shadow library for pirated content, has begun releasing millions of audio files scraped from Spotify despite facing a $13 trillion lawsuit from Spotify and major music labels. The released files appear to be some of the least popular tracks in the trove of files scraped by Anna's Archive, labeled with the 'pop_0' tag based on Spotify's popularity metric.
Check for Windows 11 updates. Microsoft just patched a major Notepad vulnerability.
Now would be a good time to ensure your Windows OS is up to date. Microsoft recently patched a serious vulnerability in Windows 11 related to Notepad, its text-editing tool. The company said it fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability. As technology website Techradar noted, the vulnerability had to do with Markdown — in which users can employ symbols to format text (e.g., asterisks to create italics) — which could allow bad actors to insert a dangerous link.
The Internet Mourns James Van Der Beek's Death
The internet mourned Dawnson's Creek star James Van Der Beek, who died on Wednesday (Feb. 11). "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace," the actor's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, wrote on Instagram. "There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.
AI music enters the Olympics' ice dancing contest
AI-generated content, which some call slop, is everywhere. And the 2026 Winter Olympics are no exception, now that Czech ice dancers have come under fire for using AI-generated music in their routine. In the run-up to the Olympics, Czech pair Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek caught flak for using an AI song that appeared to rip off the 1998 New Radicals hit "You Get What You Give".
AI music enters the Olympics' ice dancing contest
AI-generated content, which some call slop, is everywhere. And the 2026 Winter Olympics are no exception, now that Czech ice dancers have come under fire for using AI-generated music in their routine. In the run-up to the Olympics, Czech pair Katerina Mrazkova and Daniel Mrazek caught flak for using an AI song that appeared to rip off the 1998 New Radicals hit "You Get What You Give".
TikTok's 'Boy Kibble' Trend, Explained
TikTok loves labeling food. Remember Girl Dinner, which was basically a snacky meal? Or Slop Bowls, which effectively amount to the offerings at places like Cava or Sweetgreen? Well, guess what? Now we have Boy Kibble. Yes, it is another silly name for relatively normal food. If there's anything TikTok loves, it's branding. What is Boy Kibble? In short: Boy Kibble is mostly ground beef over rice. Typically speaking, a kibble recipe involves lean ground beef over white rice.
Meta AI can now animate your Facebook profile picture
Facebook is rolling out a new, Meta AI-powered feature that will allow users to animate their profile pictures. Was the online public necessarily clamoring for Facebook profile pictures that waved via AI? Well...not really. But it's here nonetheless. Users will have access to preset animations that will turn a photo into an AI-powered, GIF-like moving profile picture.
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: Every Performer Who Hit The Stage
For lots of Americans the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the main attraction of the big game. That proved especially true for 2026's Super Bowl LX, which was headlined by Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny. While some folks scoffed at Bad Bunny's selection as performer — mostly those who claimed to take offense to a Spanish-language artist — he's perhaps the most popular musician in the world. But it wasn't just Bad Bunny that hit the stage on Sunday.
Green Day's Super Bowl Performance Did The Unexpected
Green Day performed before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, with lots of folks expecting a political statement from the oft-opinionated rock band. But on America's biggest stage the band opted not to make an overtly anti-Trump or anti-ICE statement — which came as a bit of a surprise. To be clear, the band has been known for its outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump and ICE.
Super Bowl Halftime Show: When Bad Bunny Performs, How To Watch Live
Not everyone is a football person — but a whole heck of a lot of people love Bad Bunny. Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 is set to headline the Super Bowl's halftime show, set to take place on Sunday. There's lots of interest in what songs he'll play — most likely a number of hits from his Grammy-winning album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — and what message he'll send.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Had A Specific Political Message
While fans were certainly excited about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, people also wondered if he'd bring up President Donald Trump or ICE. And while he may not have mentioned them by name, there was certainly a political message in his performance. Toward the end of the stellar halftime performance, Bad Bunny — notably speaking in English — said "God Bless America." He then, however, referenced all the countries in the Americas, not just the United States.
Trump Breaks Silence On Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show
President Donald Trump did not like Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show, which, well, was to be expected. Trump raged against the Puerto Rican megastar's performance, which was widely beloved by lots of folks online. "The Super Bowl Halftime Show is absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!" the president wrote.
Best Super Bowl Commercials In 2026: See The Ads Now
Some people watch the Super Bowl for football. Some people watch it for the halftime show. But for many of us, the significantly more expensive-than-usual commercials are the star of the show. With Super Bowl LX on everyone's minds, it's time to take stock of the best commercials that aired during the game. Some of them went online as much as a week ahead of time, while others waited until the game to strut their stuff. Here are the best Super Bowl LX commercials as far as we're concerned.
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