Serious Internets
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Gboard might turn your keyboard into a trackpad with new cursor mode
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 16:41 pmGboard's upcoming cursor mode could make it easier to move the text insertion point on large phones and foldables.
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WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as "unethical"
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 15:16 pmCDC awarded $1.6 million for study birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau.
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Aided by AI, California beach town broadens hunt for bike lane blockers
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 15:03 pmHayden AI's cameras will scan for violations from 7 city vehicles.
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Deal: This UGREEN Ergonomic Mouse is only $16.99 right now!
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 14:20 pmYour wrist will thank you!
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Verizon imposes new roadblock on users trying to unlock paid-off phones
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 14:13 pmVerizon unlocks have 35-day waiting period after paying off device plan online.
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Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 14:12 pmNo more Google search widget jealousy!
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Android 17 Beta 1 finally lets you remove the At a Glance widget on your home screen
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 13:58 pmThere are also UI changes to the volume and brightness sliders.
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Ring cancels Flock deal after dystopian Super Bowl ad prompts mass outrage
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 13:39 pm“This is definitely not about dogs,” senator says, urging a pause on Ring face scans.
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Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 drops to record-low price on Amazon
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 13:36 pmThis is still my favorite foldable flip phone!
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The bizarre Trump Phone saga just got an unexpected origin story
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 13:19 pmThought the Trump Phone plot was already weird enough? Turns out it started with a sporting superstar.
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The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro launch feels imminent as more renders leak (Updated)
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 13:00 pmOne UI 9 includes Galaxy Buds 4 Pro renders that seemingly confirm a major redesign for Samsung's upcoming earbuds.
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The first Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 12:58 pmDon't expect big changes yet.
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Galaxy S26’s Now Nudge could help with flights, rentals, reservations, and more
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 12:55 pmThis One UI 9 leak delivers new details on Samsung's Now Nudge feature.
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What to expect next for your Roomba (and its data) now that iRobot’s been sold
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 12:29 pmEven with new owners in China, iRobot says your Roomba data stays under US control.
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Apple might end up borrowing Samsung’s whole foldable strategy
Android Authority Feb 13, 2026 | 12:27 pmiPhone Fold and iPhone Flip?
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$1.8 million MST3K Kickstarter brings in (almost) everyone from the old show
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 09:52 amMST3K's 2010s revival looked forward; this one is emphatically looking backward.
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Tiny, 45 base long RNA can make copies of itself
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 09:29 amSelf-copying RNAs may have been a key stop along the pathway to life.
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What if riders don't close a robotaxi door after a ride? Try DoorDash.
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 07:32 amRobotaxis can't escape the gig economy as Waymo tries to solve a human problem.
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Why is Bezos trolling Musk on X with turtle pics? Because he has a new Moon plan.
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 07:19 am"It’s time to go back to the Moon—this time to stay."
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I spent two days gigging at RentAHuman and didn't make a single cent
Ars Technica - All content Feb 13, 2026 | 06:41 amThese bots supposedly need a human body to accomplish great things in meatspace.
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