High Tech News 2026-02-17

• Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed
  Wired
• Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs
  Wired
• How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel
  Wired
• Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026)
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• AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding
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• Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar
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• The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
  Wired
• Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI
  Wired
• What Is Skimo? Everything to Know About the Newest 2026 Winter Olympic Sport
  Cnet
• 10 Foods to Cut Back On for a Healthier Diet
  Cnet
• 20 Best Couches We’ve Tested That You Can Buy Online (2026)
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• Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers
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• I Vibe Coded an App With 3 Popular Chatbots. The Real Winner Is a Good Prompt
  Cnet
• Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits
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• Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Solid Buds, Premium Price
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• Elon Musk Eyes Moon Facility, Catapult to Send AI Satellites Into Orbit
  Cnet
• How to Choose the Right TV in 2026 (and a Few We Like)
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, Feb. 16
  Cnet
• HDR10 vs. Dolby Vision vs. HLG: HDR Formats Compared
  Cnet
• The Best Mattress Toppers (2026): Supportive, Plush, Memory Foam
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• I Was Wrong About These 12 Foods. Their Secret Health Benefits Surprised Me
  Cnet
• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 17, #1704
  Cnet
• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 17, #982
  Cnet
• Makers Are Building Back Against ICE
  Wired
• Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep
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• Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend
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• ‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Palantir Workers’ Ethical Concerns, and AI Assistants
  Wired
• The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess
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• A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the Web
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• Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe
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• Amazon Props Up Misleading, Junky Laptops No One Should Buy
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• The Best Espresso Machines of 2026: We've Tested More Than 20 Models
  Cnet
• The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart
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• Inside the App Where Queer Gooners Run Free
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• Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS
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• OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says It’s for Humanity
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• Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off
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• Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026
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• Astronauts Are Now Allowed to Use the Latest Smartphones in Space
  Cnet
• Here’s What It’s Like to Use H&R Block’s DIY Tax Service (2026)
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• Rivian Drivers May Soon Be Able to Adjust Their EV's Cabin From an Apple Watch
  Cnet
• Apple Schedules 'Special Experience' in New York, London and Shanghai on March 4
  Cnet
• Elon Musk’s X Appears to Be Violating US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders
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• Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026)
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• The Best Kindle Accessories (2026): Cases, Page Turners, Stickers
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• Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Chargers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
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• Our Favorite TV Is Still Almost Half Off
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• How to Watch Netflix's 'America's Next Top Model' Docuseries
  Cnet
• Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
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• Why I Stopped Wearing Earbuds After Hearing Loss
  Cnet
• CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026)
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• Here's Why I'd Buy the Last Samsung Soundbar First
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• How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know
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• Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Feb. 16, #1703
  Cnet
• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 17, No. 512
  Cnet
• Presidents Day Sales Are Ending Soon, We're Talking About the Best Remaining Deals Right Here
  Cnet
• Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Officials
  Wired
• Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 16, #981
  Cnet
• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 16, #511
  Cnet
• La Liga Soccer: Stream Girona vs. Barcelona Live From Anywhere
  Cnet
• Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico
  Wired
• Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
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• Elehear Delight Hearing Aids Review: Good Fit, Poor Sound
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• OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
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• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 17 #716
  Cnet
• Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 16 #715
  Cnet
• You'll Be Able to Disable the New AI Features Coming to Firefox
  Cnet
• The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Been This Cheap
  Wired
• Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos
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• I’ve Been Testing VPNs for Over a Decade. These Are the 9 VPN Settings I Enable for Optimal Privacy
  Cnet
• LGBTQ+ Athletes Are Front and Center at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
  Wired
• 20 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)
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• 9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy
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• The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything
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• These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20
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