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Google is using clever math to quantum-proof HTTPS certificates
Merkle Tree Certificate support is already in Chrome. Soon, it will be everywhere.
Phones are going to get weird next week
Mobile World Congress 2026 kicks off on Monday, but the first launches will be this weekend. Expect rotating camera rings, robot arms, and magnetic modules.
Hyperion author Dan Simmons dies from stroke at 77
I went into Hyperion blind, decades ago, knowing almost nothing about it. I was never the same.
And the award for the most improved EV goes to... the 2026 Toyota bZ
Toyota's small electric SUV is much-revised, much more efficient, and much better.
A legendary weather app makes a comeback
Plus: Samsung’s Galaxy S26, Resident Evil Requiem, Notion Custom Agents, and more in this week’s Installer newsletter.
Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as ‘invaluable’
Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on US military strikes against Iran as “invaluable.“
15:50 Pokémon Presents 2026: All the news and trailers
On February 27th, otherwise known as Pokémon Day, a Pokémon Presents showcase will reveal the latest games and other updates for the franchise.
21:33 The Rubin Observatory’s alert system sent 800,000 pings on its first night
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory sent 800,000 pings about asteroids and potential supernovas on the first night its automated alert system was online.
02:32 The Air Force's new ICBM is nearly ready to fly, but there’s nowhere to put it
There were assumptions that were made in the strategy that obviously didn’t come to fruition."
01:16 Neanderthals seemed to have a thing for modern human women
Neanderthal deserts" in our genomes suggest a strong pattern in matings.
Friday's Most Read News
February 27
17:45 New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
That guest network you set up for your neighbors may not be as secure as you think.
15:00 Burger King will use AI to check if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
Burger King is launching a new AI assistant, called Patty, that will live inside employees’ headsets, allowing them to ask questions while they prepare food or clean machines.
01:10 Netflix walks away from its deal to buy Warner Bros. after Paramount came back with a better offer
Netflix is backing out of its $83 billion agreement to buy Warner Bros.
00:53 Perplexity announces "Computer," an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agents
It's also a buttoned-down, ostensibly safer take on the OpenClaw concept.
23:57 Why no magnets in Galaxy S26? Samsung R&D chief explains
Samsung’s Won-Joon Choi thinks the added thickness of magnets is a bad tradeoff to make, because you’re just going to buy a case anyhow.
15:00 The smart lock standard that could replace your keys is finally here
Aliro brings Apple’s Home Key features to Android phones — so you can tap-to-unlock with your Galaxy and Pixel phones, too.
00:09 Musk has no proof OpenAI stole xAI trade secrets, judge rules, tossing lawsuit
Even twisting an ex-employee's text to favor xAI's reading fails to sway judge.
00:11 Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of its staff in AI gamble
Jack Dorsey’s Block is cutting its workforce by “nearly half,” losing more than 4,000 jobs. The company will shrink from more than 10,000 people to less than 6,000 and is becoming an “intelligence-native” company.
16:00 Badge engineering could be worse than this: The 2026 Subaru Uncharted
Subaru has a new EV using the platform it shares with Toyota, starting at $34,995.
23:58 Corsair is halting Drop sales after March 25th
Corsair acquired Drop in 2023, and it will halt Drop sales after March 25th. Many of its unique product collaborations will no longer be available afterward.
Thursday's Most Read News
February 26
20:00 Hands on: I’m super impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s new Privacy Display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra comes with a lot of software updates, plus a new privacy display that helps keep prying eyes off your screen.
21:29 Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger.
Latest data hints that benefits seen so far could be underestimates.
20:00 Google Gemini can book an Uber or order food for you on Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26
Google’s AI assistant will be able to hail an Uber for you or put together a grocery order — all on its own.
21:56 Google and Samsung just launched the AI features Apple couldn’t with Siri
Google just announced that Gemini will soon be able to take care of some multistep tasks on your phone, like ordering food or hailing a car.
19:00 Samsung Unpacked 2026: everything announced at the February event
Samsung revealed the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, plus new earbuds and new AI capabilities
00:40 Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid
Coal makes a bit of a comeback, if only by accident.
16:29 Pete Hegseth tells Anthropic to fall in line with DoD desires, or else
CEO was summoned to Washington after trying to limit military use of its technology.
23:15 DJI sues the FCC for “carelessly” restricting its drones
DJI lawsuit says company has been "severely harmed by the FCC’s ruling."