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Scientists found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity
Science Daily - 15 Feb 2026 01:47
Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions - and those dream tweaks may boost creat...
That SSSS On Your Boarding Pass Could Mean TSA Will Swab Your Electronics
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2026 01:45
Four letters on your boarding pass could change your airport experience. Here's what SSSS means and why some travelers might be selected for extra checks.
Googles AI Overviews Can Scam You. Heres How to Stay Safe
Wired - 15 Feb 2026 11:30
Beyond mistakes or nonsense, deliberately bad information being injected into AI search summaries is leading people down potentially harmful paths.
Reddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report Says
Gizmodo - 15 Feb 2026 10:00
DHS is expanding its use of administrative subpoenas, which don't come from judges.
AI uncovers the hidden genetic control centers driving Alzheimers
Science Daily - 15 Feb 2026 09:15
Scientists have created the most detailed maps yet of how genes control one another inside the brains of people with Alzheimers disease. Using a powerful new AI-based system called SIGNET, the team uncovered cause-and-ef...
Apple Patches Decade-Old IOS Zero-Day, Possibly Exploited By Commercial Spyware
Slashdot - 15 Feb 2026 08:34
This week Apple patched iOS and macOS against what it called "an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals." Security Week reports that the bugs "could be exploited for information ...
Webb Reveals a Plethora of Organic Molecules in a Bright Local Infrared Galaxy
Universe Today - 15 Feb 2026 03:28
A recent study, led by the Center for Astrobiology (CAB), CSIC-INTA and using modelling techniques developed at the University of Oxford, has uncovered an unprecedented richness of small organic molecules in the deeply o...
Your Friends Could Be Sharing Your Phone Number with ChatGPT
Slashdot - 15 Feb 2026 02:34
"ChatGPT is getting more social," reports PC Magazine, "with a new feature that allows you to sync your contacts to see if any of your friends are using the chatbot or any other OpenAI product" It's &...
Solid-State EV Batteries Just Got One Step Closer To American Roads
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2026 23:45
EV batteries are ready to undertake the next step in material technology, and a lesser-known manufacturer might be the first to bring it to the U.S.
These 10 DeWalt Products Will Save Your Back
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2026 23:30
Being safe during manual labor means keeping a good posture and following safety rules, but a dedicated tool can help.
Infosec exec sold eight zero-day exploit kits to Russia, says DoJ
The Register - 15 Feb 2026 23:22
PLUS: Fake ransomware group exposed; EC blesses Google's big Wiz deal; Alleged sewage hacker cuffed; And more Infosec in Brief The former General Manager of defense contractor L3Harriss cyber subsidiary Trenchant sol...
5 Cool Retro Gadgets From Amazon That Are Actually Useful
BGR - 15 Feb 2026 23:17
These cool retro devices were once household staples and proved incredibly useful in people's day-to-day lives, but now you can buy the Amazon versions.
Hideki Sato, known as the father of Sega hardware, has reportedly died
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ZDNet - 15 Feb 2026 23:00
The latest release from Beats is the perfect middle-ground headphones for Android and Apple users.
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Pocket-lint - 15 Feb 2026 23:00
The secret is that you probably already have one.
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Visual Experiences Shape the Brains Feedback Loop
Neuroscience News - 15 Feb 2026 22:57
Your brain is a reflection of what you see. New research shows that visual experience doesn't just activate the brain-it physically wires the feedback loops that define how we perceive the world.
Save $300 on thie Asus gaming laptop and score two free games - but only for a limited time
ZDNet - 15 Feb 2026 22:52
Asus' ROG Strix G18 is a powerful gaming machine housing the latest hardware. Buy from Amazon, and you'll score a code for the next Resident Evil.
Apple launching 5+ new products over the next several weeks
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Feb 2026 22:51
After a relatively quiet start to the year, things are about to pick up in the world of Apple. According to the latest reporting from Bloomberg, Apple has a range of new products set to debut in the coming weeks. Heres w...
Every Samsung TV Owner Needs To Try This Audio Setting
BGR - 15 Feb 2026 22:47
Anyone who owns a Samsung smart TV should be enabling this audio setting to enjoy the best possible sound on their favorite shows and movies.
Corvette E-Ray Resale Value: How Much You Lose Right Off The Lot
Slash Gear - 15 Feb 2026 22:45
The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray is the first-ever hybrid, all-wheel drive 'Vette. Yet these distinctions don't necessarily translate to the car holding its value.