High Tech News 2026-02-18

• The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart
  Wired
• The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Traveling Are $50 Off
  Wired
• Best Presidents’ Day Mattress Sales of 2026
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• Meta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security Fears
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• AI, Fancy Footwear, and All the Other Gear Powering Olympic Bobsledding
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• The Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds I've Tested
  Cnet
• Why Olympic Choreographer Benoît Richaud Went Viral Just for Changing Jackets
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• I Ran 30 Miles Testing 5 Smartwatches to Find Out Which One You Can Actually Trust
  Cnet
• Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026)
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• The El Paso No-Fly Debacle Is Just the Beginning of a Drone Defense Mess
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• Best Apple 3-in-1 Wireless Travel Chargers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
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• Lovehoney Discount Codes and Deals: Up to 70% Off
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• The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work
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• The Witcher 3, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Bring the Heat to Xbox Game Pass
  Cnet
• Record Low Snow in the West Will Mean Less Water, More Fire, and Political Chaos
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• Best 43-Inch TV for 2026
  Cnet
• I May Redo My Entire Kitchen Just to Get These Wireless Charging Countertops
  Cnet
• A Mini Version of the Viral Opal Nugget Ice Maker Is Coming. We Got a First Look at KBIS
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• The Small English Town Swept Up in the Global AI Arms Race
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• Best Apple Watch for 2026
  Cnet
• The Curling Controversy at the Winter Olympics Isn’t What You Think
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• Best Apple Watch (2026): Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
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• An Inside Look at Lego’s New Tech-Packed Smart Brick
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• Microsoft Phone Link: Everything You Need to Know (and Why You Might Skip It)
  Cnet
• Samsung's $200 Galaxy A17: A Closer Look at the Essentials-Only Phone
  Cnet
• Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents
  Wired
• 20 Best Presidents' Day Deals on Gear Our Reviewers Actually Used (2026)
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• Disney Plus's 31 Best TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now
  Cnet
• OpenAI Is Nuking Its 4o Model. China’s ChatGPT Fans Aren’t OK
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• How to Choose the Right Gaming Laptop (2026): What You Need to Know
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• Sony Promo Codes and Discounts: 45% Off
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• The Best Way to Pay Your Taxes Online (2026)
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• Google’s AI Overviews Can Scam You. Here’s How to Stay Safe
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• Is YouTube Down Right Now? Outage Hits Over a Million People, According to Downdetector
  Cnet
• Gear News of the Week: Samsung Sets a Date for Galaxy Unpacked, and Fitbit’s AI Coach Comes to iOS
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• Best Smartwatch for 2026
  Cnet
• AI Slop Is Destroying the Internet. These Are the People Fighting to Save It
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• Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI
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• The Simplest Android App for Scanning Documents
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• Amazon Props Up Misleading, Junky Laptops No One Should Buy
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• Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt Trade Blows in Latest AI Slop Video, and Hollywood Won't Stand for It
  Cnet
• The Nothing That Has the Potential to Be Anything
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• 5 Dietitian-Approved Air Fryer Recipes for Quick Meals and Snacks
  Cnet
• These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20
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• Senators Urge Top Regulator to Stay Out of Prediction Market Lawsuits
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• Google Pixel 10A Rumors: Wednesday Reveal, New Colors, Preorders
  Cnet
• The Best Samsung Phones of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
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• Inside the App Where Queer Gooners Run Free
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• Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Feb. 18
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• Build a Stronger and Healthier Heart With These 5 Mini Workouts
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• AI Digital Twins Are Helping People Manage Diabetes and Obesity
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• Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Feb. 18, #513
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• Robot Dogs Are on Going on Patrol at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico
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• Are Mushroom Supplements Worth Taking? (2026)
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• Lola Blankets Are 45 Percent Off This Presidents’ Day Weekend
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• 55 of the Best TV Shows on Netflix That Will Keep You Entertained
  Cnet
• TMR vs. Hall Effect Controllers: Battle of the Magnetic Sensing Tech
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• Google I/O 2026 Will Kick Off May 19
  Cnet
• Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs
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• Sony LinkBuds Clip Review: Solid Buds, Premium Price
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• Apple's Trio of AI Wearables Could Arrive as Soon as Next Year
  Cnet
• Best Alternatives to Google’s Android Operating System (2026), Tested and Reviewed
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• CurrentBody LED Hair Growth Helmet Review: Baby Hairs Abound (2026)
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• 9 Best Windows Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested Laptops to Buy
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• Samsung's One UI Code Hints at Existence of 'Wide' Galaxy Z Fold
  Cnet
• Saatva Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress Review: Going for Gold and Good Sleep
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• Ring Kills Flock Safety Deal After Super Bowl Ad Uproar
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• The Best Smart Rings, Tested and Reviewed (2026)
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• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Launch Date Revealed for Rumored S26 Lineup
  Cnet
• Here’s What It’s Like to Use H&R Block’s DIY Tax Service (2026)
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• Dell XPS 14 Review (2026): This Laptop Marks an Incredible Comeback
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• How to Choose the Bamboo Sheets for You (2026)
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• Lowe’s Promo Codes and Deals: Up to 40% Off Appliances
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• Social Security Workers Are Being Told to Hand Over Appointment Details to ICE
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• Makers Are Building Back Against ICE
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