Month: February 2026

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on Android phones, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Samsung’s Galaxy […]

Antigravity’s ambitious A1 360-degree drone is 15 percent off through February 9th. The first-ever discount on this model is available across all bundles, with the most affordable option dropping from $1,599 to $1,359 at Amazon and Best Buy. Pricier bundles are also discounted and include […]

I’ve used and reviewed dozens of e-readers over the years, but the 5-inch Kobo Mini remains my favorite for one simple reason: It was small. While it lacked useful features like screen lighting and page turn buttons, its size made it an e-reader I actually […]

Escalating US-Israel tensions with Iran dominate global headlines, with the US deploying additional naval forces to the Middle East, Iran threatening instant retaliation to any strikes, and the EU designating Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.[1] President Trump is considering military options against Iran, […]

Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on February 1, 2026, marking a key step in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire’s second phase after years of near-complete closure. Israel announced the test opening, with preparations for fuller operations allowing limited travel starting Monday, including medical evacuations for […]

This Popular Sleep Find Is Actually the Best Self-Care Gift (My Partner Loves It, Too!) In the fast-paced world of 2026, where tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are optimizing every aspect of their lives, one sleep gadget stands out as the ultimate […]

Greetings, fellow film fanatics! Today, we’re diving headfirst into the glitzy, glam, and gory world of FX’s new offering, “The Beauty.” This isn’t your traditional tale of aesthetics or allure. Instead, it’s a gripping saga packed with death, conspiracy, and supermodels. Imagine “Zoolander” meet…

In Seattle, the only thing we love more than coffee is our coffee shops. On a six-block walk I pass at least a half dozen, each with their own vibe: one focused on chai, another inside a yoga studio, a Starbucks that’s surprisingly busy for […]

I Saw This Classic Backpack Everywhere in Europe, and Now I Use It Every Day When I first arrived in Europe, I noticed something peculiar: everywhere I looked—on trains, in hostels, wandering through cobblestone streets—I saw the same distinctive backpack. It wasn’t flashy or covered […]