New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for “illegally promoting gambling” through the loot box systems it has built for video games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2, according to a press release. The attorney general seeks to “permanently stop […]
Month: February 2026
How the new Galaxy S26 phones stack up against each other on paper
Samsung has just announced its new Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. While they aren’t radical departures from last year’s models, they bring a handful of notable upgrades. All three run on Qualcomm’s Galaxy-centric Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, […]
Deadly Cuba-US Confrontation Escalates Tensions: Analysis Feb 26, 2026
Welcome to today’s in-depth analysis on a pivotal event that has captured global attention. We delve into the recent deadly confrontation off the coast of Cuba, a situation that not only underscores the complexities of international relations but also highlights the enduring tensions between the […]
Ukraine’s Defiance Grows Stronger: Five Years Into War, No Signs of Surrender
Bowen: Why Ukraine Remains Defiant and Does Not Feel Close to Defeat As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine grinds into its fifth year on February 24, 2026, Ukrainian forces show no signs of capitulation. Despite relentless Russian pressure, Kyiv’s defiance stems from tactical adaptations, strategic calculations […]
Minecraft Builders Aim to Recreate Entire Earth, One Block at a Time
Inside the Quixotic Team Trying to Build an Entire World in a 20-Year-Old Game In the pixelated expanse of Minecraft, a 20-year-old sandbox game launched in 2009, a dedicated collective known as Build the Earth pursues an audacious dream: recreating the entire planet at a […]
UN Backs Ukraine as Russia Intensifies Attacks; Iran Tensions, Louvre Scandal Steal Headlines – 2/25/2026, 8:28:50 PM
Here are the major world news stories from February 25, 2026: Ukraine War Anniversary: The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on February 24 supporting Ukraine, backing its international borders and expressing concern over intensifying Russian attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. The vote passed […]
Spotify’s Smart Reorder treats your playlists like a DJ set
Spotify’s “Mix” feature now has an option called “Smart Reorder” that can automatically sort users’ playlists based on beats per minute (BPM) and key, organizing songs for the best flow from one track to the next. It builds on the existing Mix feature in Spotify […]
Where to preorder all of Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 phones
As expected, Samsung has taken the wraps off its flagship lineup for 2026. Introduced during the company’s recent Unpacked event, the new Galaxy devices – which include the standard S26, the larger S26 Plus, and the high-end S26 Ultra – will be available on March […]
Record-Breaking Blizzard Paralyzes Northeast, Causes Over 11,000 Flight Cancellations – 2/25/2026, 4:24:22 PM
Based on today’s news coverage, here are the major developments: Middle East and Iran: President Trump declared in his State of the Union address that the U.S. “wiped out” Iran’s nuclear program, but warned that Tehran is attempting to restart it[1]. Trump vowed never to […]
Gemini is getting its first agentic capabilities
Google’s Gemini AI is getting one step closer to being more like an actual assistant. Starting with some Pixel 10 phones and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, Gemini will be able to hail an Uber or put together a DoorDash order on its own. It’s […]