2 place 168 fresh

38 AI anxiety is spiking. The internet is pining for the simpler days of iPods, digital cameras, and retro phones.

Business Insider
Roya Shahidi @ Business Insider · today 06:47 EDT

AI anxiety is spiking. The internet is pining for the simpler days of iPods, digital cameras, and retro phones.

Gen Z and millennials are finding comfort in analog technology as AI disillusionment grows.

To see detailed statistics for the news please log in »

Read the original

Add your comment
You must be logged in with Facebook to read and write comments.

A newsletter a day!

You may get 10 most important news around midday in daily newsletter. Press the button and we will send you the most important news only, no spam attached.

or register

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

News from the same source
Business Insider Business Insider
Business Insider
Hugh Langley @ Business Insider 1 place · today 08:16 EDT

Bill Gates drops out of India's AI summit amid Epstein controversy

A statement from the Gates Foundation said Bill Gates would not appear to "ensure the focus remains" on the India AI Impact Summit's key priorities. Read more ›

3,033 fresh

🔮
19.02.2026 ♌︎ Dear Lev, today your mood and inner balance require special attention. The overall energy of... Read more ›
Engadget
Matt Tate @ Engadget 1 place · today 08:52 EDT

Russia's recent blocking of Telegram is reportedly disrupting its military operations in Ukraine

A decision to ban Telegram on home soil may have backfired on the Kremlin. Last week, Russia went on a blocking spree, banning a number of Western apps in an effort to push domestic users towards Max, an unencrypted state-owned app. One of the restricted apps was WhatsApp (which was also blocked) rival Telegram, a move that drew rare internal criticism from soldiers and pro-war bloggers, with the army being... Read more ›

1,340 fresh

The Verge
Tina Nguyen @ The Verge 1 place · today 08:50 EDT

It’s MAGA v Broligarch in the battle over prediction markets

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter for Verge subscribers about the love-hate (but mostly hate) relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington. I hope everyone got to celebrate George Washington's birthday in their preferred manner: skiing, staycationing, subscribing to The Verge if you haven't already, etc. Prediction: this is going to be a mess Political […] Read more ›

1,188 fresh

Business Insider
Joshua Nelken-Zitser @ Business Insider 2 place · today 07:23 EDT

I lost my job at 58 when DOGE dismantled USAID. A year on, I've landed on my feet but still feel survivor's guilt.

A year on from the federal layoffs, Jay Gulledge, 59, said that while he has landed on his feet, he feels for other USAID workers who haven't. Read more ›

987 fresh

Wired
Matthew Korfhage @ Wired 1 place · today 08:08 EDT

Best Unlimited Phone Plan: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Compared (2026)

We sifted through the fine print to figure out how to score the best deal on all the major carriers in 2026 Read more ›

761 fresh

Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 1 place · today 07:43 EDT

OpenAI aims to secure $100 Billion in latest funding round, reportedly aiming for an $800 billion valuation — Parties offering up cash include Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank, and more

OpenAI may be about to secure as much as $100 billion in funding, which will go some way to offsetting the $1.4 trillion is has pledged to expend over the next eight years. This round of investment is said to come from other major tech firms in the space, including Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft. Read more ›

722 fresh

The Information
Ann Gehan @ The Information 1 place · today 09:00 EDT

Hungryroot Posts 55% Revenue Growth, Eyes Potential 2026 IPO

With software and other sectors melting down at the merest hint of AI disruption, businesses that sell food and other consumer goods are finally getting some love. That’s good news for venture-backed companies like Hungryroot, which could benefit from investors’ desires to AI-proof their portfolios. Hungryroot, which offers an app for ordering healthy groceries and makes its own line of products such as sauces and smoothies, is preparing for an... Read more ›

709 fresh

MacRumors
Hartley Charlton @ MacRumors 1 place · today 08:58 EDT

Apple's C1X Modem Faces First Reported Failure in iPhone Air

A reported hardware failure affecting Apple's new in-house C1X 5G modem in the iPhone Air has surfaced online, marking the first known real-world incident involving the company's own baseband technology. The ‌iPhone Air‌ is the first iPhone model to ship with the Apple's internally designed C1X 5G modem, replacing Qualcomm's X75 modem used across the iPhone 16 lineup. The transition to Apple-designed modems follows years of development after Apple acquired... Read more ›

651 fresh

Business Insider
Sinéad Baker @ Business Insider 3 place · today 08:06 EDT

Ukrainian soldiers armed with scissors say they cut any fiber-optic drone cable they see — even if it might be their own

Ukrainian troops cut fiber-optic drone wires they find — even at the risk of disabling their own — to stop Russian attacks. Read more ›

625 fresh

Vox
Ian Millhiser @ Vox 1 place · today 07:15 EDT

A new Supreme Court gerrymandering case is nightmare fuel for Democrats

Every now and then, a judge hands down a decision that is so ill-advised that it is impossible to read without burying your face in your palm. New York State Judge Jeffrey Pearlman’s opinion in Williams v. Board of Elections of the State of New York is such a case.  Pearlman’s opinion is so out […] Read more ›

547 fresh

Gizmodo
Cheryl Eddy @ Gizmodo 1 place · today 08:00 EDT

‘Predator: Badlands’ Is a Huge Hulu Hit

Director Dan Trachtenberg notched the streamer’s biggest movie debut since another Trachtenberg-directed ‘Predator’ entry: 2022’s ‘Prey.’ Read more ›

541 fresh

Business Insider
Katherine Li @ Business Insider · today 07:53 EDT

Canadian travellers have not gotten over their beef with Trump, and snowbird destinations could feel the pinch

Canadians are staying away from their usual snowbird destinations, with many opting for domestic trips, or looking towards Mexico, and the Caribbean. Read more ›

521 fresh

Digital Trends
Shikhar Mehrotra @ Digital Trends 1 place · today 07:58 EDT

Google Maps tests hiding reviews and images unless you sign in

Google Maps' new limited view mode restricts what users see when not signed in, hiding photos and reviews and prompting frequent login nudges in a quirky user experience shift. Read more ›

416 fresh

Firstpost Tech
FP Explainers @ Firstpost Tech 1 place · today 07:34 EDT

Should we be amused or afraid of China’s 'kung fu robots'?

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle Read more ›

358 fresh

TechRadar
TechRadar 1 place · today 07:54 EDT

'I'm not going to criticize other games, but all of our voices are done by humans' — Crimson Desert dev suggests the upcoming game won't feature characters voiced by AI

Pearl Abyss has assured fans that Crimson Desert will be fully voiced by human beings, with marketing director Will Powers confirming that "all the main NPCs and those in side quests have actors' voices". Read more ›

353 fresh

Slashdot
msmash @ Slashdot 1 place · today 05:20 EDT

A $10 Plastic Speaker is the Most Durable Revenue Line in Indian Digital Payments

India's digital payment platforms process trillions of dollars a year through UPI, the government-built real-time payments rail that handles more than 90% of all payment transactions in the country, but one of their largest net revenue line items is not a payment product at all: it's a cheap plastic speaker that sits on a shopkeeper's counter and reads out incoming payments aloud. The roughly 23 million soundboxes deployed across India... Read more ›

333 fresh

Tom's Hardware
Tom's Hardware 3 place · today 06:00 EDT

A 16-year-old intern helped Netgear catch scammers in India for $800 — Culprits would pose as Netgear employees & sell fake support packages to customers

After scammers were successfully able to phish their way through Netgear customers for months, the company was forced to adopt a more unconventional cybersecurity measure: a 16-year-old intern named Wyatt. He was able to eventually lead the law firm to the source bank accounts of these scammers back in India. Read more ›

313 fresh

Wired
Julian Chokkattu @ Wired 2 place · today 07:00 EDT

8 Best Cheap Phones (2026), Tested and Reviewed

There’s little reason to pay top dollar for a smartphone. These iPhones and Android devices—ranging from $100 to $600—stood up to WIRED’s testing. Read more ›

308 fresh

The most popular news from the same source for the last week
Business Insider Business Insider
Business Insider
Kelsey Baker @ Business Insider 3 place · 02/12/2026 16:14 EDT

The Air Force changed how gate guards greet people. Troops and civilians on base say they sound like 'Walmart greeters.'

One Air Force base's new mandated greetings for security personnel saw backlash, with troops and civilian workers calling them 'stupid.' Read more ›

2,066

Business Insider
Lloyd Lee @ Business Insider · 02/12/2026 17:16 EDT

Microsoft AI CEO predicts 'most, if not all' white-collar tasks will be automated by AI within 18 months

Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says AI can automate white-collar jobs within 12-18 months, as tech reaches human-level performance in tasks. Read more ›

815

Business Insider
Noah Sheidlower @ Business Insider · 02/15/2026 04:49 EDT

I'm 76 and drive for Uber after losing my savings to my wife's cancer bills. I'm not sure how long I can keep driving.

Jeff Mason, a former construction manager, and his wife faced financial ruin due to medical bills in the 1990s. Now, he drives for Uber at 76. Read more ›

456

Business Insider
Aditi Bharade,Taylor Rains @ Business Insider · 02/16/2026 20:24 EDT

Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's '60 Minutes' after nearly 2 decades

Cooper, who has been working for both CNN and CBS, said he was quitting "60 Minutes" to spend more time with his children. Read more ›

298

Business Insider
Pete Syme @ Business Insider · 02/13/2026 09:00 EDT

The CEO of Dubai's largest ports firm has been replaced after ties to Epstein revealed

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was the chair of DP World, the firm that operates Dubai's major ports, since 2007, and its CEO since 2016. Read more ›

228

Business Insider
Trisha Daab @ Business Insider · 02/15/2026 13:47 EDT

I'm helping my mom move to a small place. It has made me realize that at 46, I already have too much stuff.

After helping her mom downsize, a parent explains why she's decluttering now to spare her kids the burden of managing her belongings later. Read more ›

227

Business Insider
Matthew Loh @ Business Insider · 02/17/2026 00:01 EDT

A Ukrainian drone pilot found a hidden Russian arsenal, only to discover it was filled with horses and old cars

Cosmos, a fiber-optic drone pilot, told Business Insider he was hunting for hidden Russian storages when he found the Ladas and two horses. Read more ›

209

Business Insider
Allie Kelly @ Business Insider · 02/12/2026 13:25 EDT

What a cancer diagnosis really costs — and why it can become a financial crisis

Young cancer patients can land in medical debt from lost wages, missed promotions, and steep costs. The first year of treatment can cost $45,000. Read more ›

185

Business Insider
Ben Shimkus @ Business Insider · 02/17/2026 15:51 EDT

'The Late Show' host Stephen Colbert says CBS pulled his interview with a Democratic lawmaker — so he turned to YouTube

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert said CBS blocked an interview over FCC concerns. It highlights tension between broadcasters and their talent. Read more ›

184

Most popular sources

  • You see 889 news out of 889.
  • Sources 61 out of 61.
Business Insider 26% 7
Gizmodo 15% 5
Tom's Hardware 9% 1
Slashdot 5% 1
Wired 5% 2
View sources »

LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!

19.02.2026 09:32
Last update: 09:25 EDT.
News rating updated: 16:20.

What is Times42?

Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.


Times42 © 2026