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Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.K. and other markets

Spotify continues to test its AI-powered “Prompted Playlists” feature, now rolling out the tool to Premium subscribers in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.

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Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.K. and other markets

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Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public

Finnish unicorn IQM plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) valuing the company at approximately $1.8 billion — joining the growing cohort of quantum computing companies listed on U.S. stock markets.

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Finnish quantum unicorn IQM set to go public

WIRED

Lamborghini is the Latest Automaker to Pull the Plug on Luxury EVs

The CEO of the supercar company says demand for high-end full electric cars is “almost zero.” Could this mean Ferrari's Luce will be dead on arrival?

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Lamborghini is the Latest Automaker to Pull the Plug on Luxury EVs

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VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report

Chinese hackers allegedly broke into the network of an Ivanti subsidiary in 2021. The hackers exploited a backdoor in its VPN product, which allowed the hackers to gain access to 119 other unnamed organizations.

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VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report

Engadget

The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app

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The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app

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How AI agents could destroy the economy

Citrini Research imagines a report from two years in the future, in which unemployment has doubled and the total value of the stock market has fallen by more than a third.

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How AI agents could destroy the economy

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Defense Secretary summons Anthropic’s Amodei over military use of Claude

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to the Pentagon for a tense discussion over the military's use of Claude. Hegseth has threatened to designate Anthropic a "supply chain risk."

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Defense Secretary summons Anthropic’s Amodei over military use of Claude

Engadget

Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

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Elevation Lab's AirTag 10-year extended battery case is only $16 right now

Ars Technica

Review: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms brings back that Westeros magic

Prequel series is just great storytelling, reminding GoT fans why they loved the original so much.

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Review: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms brings back that Westeros magic

WIRED

Best Puffer Jacket (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, REI

Our favorite down puffer jackets will keep you warm in the backcountry and around town.

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Best Puffer Jacket (2026): Patagonia, Arc’teryx, REI

Engadget

Falcon Northwest FragBox review: A compact gaming rig that does everything right

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Falcon Northwest FragBox review: A compact gaming rig that does everything right

Ars Technica

The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

Quevedo's telekino of 1904 was the first step on the road to autonomous Waymos.

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The first cars bold enough to drive themselves

WIRED

Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible

History was unmade last year, as engineers began the massive project of ripping the first-ever transoceanic fiber-optic cable from the ocean floor. Just don’t mention sharks.

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Say Goodbye to the Undersea Cable That Made the Global Internet Possible

Engadget

The best cheap Windows laptops for 2026

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The best cheap Windows laptops for 2026

TechCrunch

Wispr Flow launches an Android app for AI-powered dictation

AI-powered dictation startup Wispr Flow has launched its Android app today. The company released its app for Mac and Windows first, then launched on iOS in June 2025. On iOS, users could use Wispr Flow through a dedicated keyboard. On Android, the interface is a bit different, as you can access the dictionary ...

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Wispr Flow launches an Android app for AI-powered dictation

Engadget

The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

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The best earbuds for Android devices in 2026

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WIRED

NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again

A failure in the helium flow of the SLS rocket has prompted NASA to delay the Artemis II moon mission. Rather than March 6, the launch is now targeted for April.

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NASA Delays Launch of Artemis II Lunar Mission Once Again

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NASA's crewed Artemis II launch gets pushed back again, this time due to a helium issue

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NASA's crewed Artemis II launch gets pushed back again, this time due to a helium issue

WIRED

What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics

Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.

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What Is Down Fill Power (2026): Fill Weight, Synthetics

Ars Technica

Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere

Is the global atmospheric commons destined to be an industrial waste dumping ground?

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Study shows how rocket launches pollute the atmosphere

WIRED

How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results

You can avoid Google’s AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.

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How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results

Ars Technica

NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs

"Accessing and remediating any of these issues can only be performed in the VAB."

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NASA says it needs to haul the Artemis II rocket back to the hangar for repairs

Ars Technica

Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils

Like rocks, egg shells can trap isotopes, allowing us to use them to date samples.

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Dinosaur eggshells can reveal the age of other fossils

Ars Technica

Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?

A new book argues that tests might reshape human diversity even if they don't work.

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Have we leapt into commercial genetic testing without understanding it?