Apple is starting to test end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) RCS messages with the developer beta of iOS 26.4 released Monday. Apple announced plans last year to support the feature, and once fully available, it will let iPhone and Android users send encrypted RCS messages to each […]
Year: 2026
Get ready for new Macs and iPads: Apple announces “Special Experience” on March 4
Apple has not confirmed whether you’ll be able to watch live, but Ars will bring you the news.
US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Global Tensions; Poland Eyes Nuclear Defense Strategy – 2/16/2026, 8:28:32 PM
Top world news stories as of February 16, 2026, include US military actions against sanctioned oil tankers, renewed US-Iran nuclear talks, President Trump’s Gaza reconstruction pledges, escalating tensions in Ukraine, and Poland’s push for nuclear defenses.[1][2][3][4] US Enforcement of Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Tankers US […]
US Government Shutdown: Political Divisions Deepen – Feb 17, 2026
In a nation known for its robust democratic processes, the current partial government shutdown in the United States serves as a striking example of the deep political divisions that define American governance. As it enters its second day, this event highlights a contentious standoff over […]
After spooking Hollywood, ByteDance will tweak safeguards on new AI model
TikTok creator ByteDance says that it is working to improve safeguards on its new AI video generator after Disney, Paramount, and Hollywood trade groups accused the tool of violating copyright protections. Concerns were raised after hyperrealistic videos generated by the Seedance 2.0 model went viral […]
Switch 2 pricing and next PlayStation release could be impacted by memory shortage
Sony and Nintendo are reportedly feeling squeezed by RAM shortages as demand from AI data centers takes up an increasing share of memory chip production. In response to rising costs and dwindling chip supplies, Sony is considering pushing back the release of its next PlayStation […]
Apple’s doing something on March 4th
Apple is hosting a “special Apple experience” in New York City on Wednesday, March 4th at 9AM ET, instead of at the Apple Park location it typically uses for events. It’s also hosting press in the cities of London and Shanghai at the same time. […]
2026 Life Guide: Embrace Solitude, Define Purpose, Love Fate, and Master Living and Dying
How to Live and How to Die: A Philosophical Guide for 2026 In a world accelerating toward 2026’s uncertainties, the ancient questions—”How to live?” and “How to die?”—demand fresh answers. Drawing from Stoicism, Nietzsche, and modern reflections, this guide synthesizes timeless wisdom into practical steps […]
Here 50 Presidents Day deals actually worth shopping for
Deals have been admittedly pretty dry since the holidays, but now that February is in full swing, we’re starting to see strong discounts return across a range of categories. In fact, thanks to Valentine’s Day, the Super Bowl, and — as of this week — […]
Tensions Rise Globally: U.S. Government Shutdown, Middle East Conflicts, and European Security Concerns Emerge – 2/16/2026, 4:24:23 PM
Top world news stories as of February 16, 2026, include a partial U.S. government shutdown, U.S. military actions against ISIS and Venezuelan oil tankers, upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, a mass shooting in Australia, and tensions over Russia and Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference. U.S. […]