42 place 18 fresh
You don’t need to spend a fortune to get a capable Windows laptop. For everyday tasks like web browsing, writing documents, streaming video or handling schoolwork, a well-chosen budget machine can still deliver a smooth, reliable experience. The challenge is cutting through the noise to find affordable options that balance performance, build quality and battery life without serious compromises.For many buyers, timing is no longer optional. With Windows 10 support now officially over, upgrading has become a.
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.
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
Engadget
We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you. Read more ›
1,930 fresh
An AI strategist used Claude Code to reverse engineer his robot vacuum and control it with a PlayStation controller, but it accidentally gave him control of thousands of similar devices spread all across the world. Read more ›
1,904 fresh
On March 2, the justices will hear their second major Second Amendment case of the Supreme Court’s current term. United States v. Hemani asks whether Congress may make it a crime for an “unlawful user” of marijuana to possess a gun. If you are a lawyer trying to guess how the Court will rule in […] Read more ›
1,423 fresh
Military watchdog report reveals widespread canine welfare problems at military kennels across the country. Read more ›
904 fresh
Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to four years. The protein mirrors the silent buildup of amyloid and tau in the brain long before memory loss appears. This advance could speed up preventive drug trials and eventually guide personalized care. Read more ›
871 fresh
Violence erupted in Puerto Vallarta and other parts of Mexico after the government killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Read more ›
807
Macho Nacho Productions has modded an original Zelda-edition Game & Watch to run Retro-Go, a custom firmware that unlocks the hardware's full potential. This hacked Game & Watch can now emulate various consoles, includes support for save states, and even has a microSD card slot. But getting here wasn't easy. Read more ›
779 fresh
Just over a year into President Donald Trump’s first term, there had been roughly 10,000 protests nationwide during the first Trump presidency. By the same point in Trump’s second term — January 31, 2026 — there had been more than 40,000. They were, as you might expect, overwhelmingly in opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. […] Read more ›
672 fresh
Last November, the House Oversight Committee had just released 20,000 pages of documents from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, and Luke Igel and some friends were clicking around, trying to follow the threads of conversation through garbled email threads and a PDF viewer that was, frankly, "gross." In the coming months, the Department of Justice […] Read more ›
662 fresh
Events in the United States make for a weird experience watching 'Daredevil: Born Again,' but won't be like that every season. Read more ›
644 fresh
New OpenAI data reveals people use ChatGPT for personal expression and venting just as much as work tasks, with younger users leading the shift toward treating AI like a sounding board. Read more ›
565 fresh
The Honor Magic V6 will be available in two versions – one with BeiDou satellite messaging and one without. However, there is an even bigger difference between the two. The Magic V6 with model number PNM-AN20 will have satellite connectivity, plus a massive 7,150mAh battery – the biggest yet on a foldable! It will also support an equally impressive 120W fast charging. There has only ever been one foldable that... Read more ›
495 fresh
At the first annual Best Drone Warfighter competition, soldiers brought their homemade drones for test flights and evaluations. Read more ›
454 fresh
From tail stripes to full-body wraps, airlines have long turned their planes into flying billboards to showcase their identity in the skies. Read more ›
431 fresh
The Supreme Court blocked a significant chunk of President Trump's tariff policy on Friday. Hours later he hit back. Read more ›
422 fresh
Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we cover all the new devices Samsung announces at its Galaxy S26 Unpacked event. Read more ›
353 fresh
Discover the up-and-coming marketing power players boosting brands with bold campaigns and visionary leadership. Read more ›
336 fresh
Продолжаем вспоминать технологические чудеса в области звука в компьютерных играх — обыденные ныне вещи, первая встреча с которыми в нашей жизни некогда поразила воображение тем, что такое в принципе возможно.В прошлый раз я рассказал историю появления речи в играх, когда молчаливый прежде компьютер вдруг заговорил человеческим голосом. Чем же ещё он мог бы удивить после такого финта? Есть чем! Ведь круче разговаривающего компьютера может быть только компьютер поющий. Читать далее Read more ›
275 fresh
The president now routinely tells companies how to run their businesses and threatens them if they don't comply. Read more ›
257
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is already in the wild, with pictures and videos showing it off. Read more ›
246 fresh
Engadget
Apple’s AirTag is designed to help people keep track of personal belongings like keys, bags and luggage. But because AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers are small and discreet, concerns about unwanted tracking are understandable. Apple has spent years building safeguards into the AirTag and the Find My network to reduce the risk of misuse and to alert people if a tracker they don’t own appears to be moving with them.If... Read more ›
127
The US State Department is building a web portal, where Europeans and anyone else can see online content banned by their governments, according to Reuters. It was supposed to be launched at Munich Security Conference last month, but some state department officials reportedly voiced their concerns about the project. The portal will be hosted on freedom.gov, which currently just shows the image above. “Freedom is Coming,” the homepage reads. “Information... Read more ›
111
The government agency that sends its corps members abroad to volunteer in foreign countries launched its latest initiative called Tech Corps. The Peace Corps' latest proposal will recruit STEM graduates or those with professional experience in the artificial intelligence sector and send them to participating host countries. According to the press release, volunteers will be placed in Peace Corps countries that are part of the American AI Exports Program, which... Read more ›
96
Mark Zuckerberg took the stand Wednesday in a high-profile jury trial over social media addiction. In an appearance that was described by NBC News as "combative," the Facebook founder reportedly said that Meta's goal was to make Instagram "useful" not increase the time users are spending in the app. On the stand, Zuckerberg was questioned about a company document that said improving engagement was among "company goals," according to CNBC.... Read more ›
92
Meta is shutting down the standalone Messenger website, according to a company help page. The website will disappear in April, though web users will still be able to send and receive messages within Facebook. "After messenger.com goes away, you will be automatically redirected to use facebook.com/messages for messaging on a computer," the help page reads. "You can continue your conversations there or on the Messenger mobile app." Users will be... Read more ›
85
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 ›
71
The Closing Ceremony for the 2026 Winter Games is this Sunday. (Li Jing/Xinhua via Getty Images) Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images The 2026 Winter Olympics come to an end this weekend. This year's Closing Ceremony theme is "Beauty in Action." The event will feature appearances from musician and DJ Gabry Ponte, actress Benedetta Porcaroli, and ballet dancer Roberto Bolle. Alfredo Accatino, the ceremony's artistic director, has promised the ceremony... Read more ›
66
Web designers of the world: The Automattic-owned WordPress.com is further embracing AI on its platform. On Tuesday, it expanded its one-off AI site builder into a persistent AI assistant for editing and media creation.In the site editor, the AI assistant can help with site-wide structure and design choices. For example, you can ask the chatbot to "give me more font options that feel clean and professional or “change my site... Read more ›
65
OpenAI is reportedly hard at work developing a series of AI-powered devices, including smart glasses, a smart speaker and a smart lamp. According to reporting by The Information, the AI company has a team of over 200 employees dedicated to the project. The first product scheduled to be released is reported to be a smart speaker that would include a camera, allowing it to better absorb information about its users... Read more ›
60
X is facing yet another investigation into Grok's reported creation of nonconsensual sexual images on the platform. Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) has announced an inquiry into X regarding the harmful, intimate images and processing of EU and EEA individuals' personal data — including children. In an 11-day period, X generated about three million sexualized images, an estimated 23,000 of which were of children. British nonprofit, the Center for Countering... Read more ›
60
Most popular sources
Business Insider
|
45% 16 |
Tom's Hardware
|
12% 4 |
Gizmodo
|
11% 7 |
The Verge
|
5% 7 |
Slashdot
|
4% 1 |
| View sources » | |
LIKE us on Facebook so you won't miss the most important news of the day!
23.02.2026 08:17
Last update: 08:11 EDT.
News rating updated: 15:11.
What is Times42?
Times42 brings you the most popular news from tech news portals in real-time chart.
Read about us in FAQ section.
popular