Follow Up 

OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027

https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-reportedly-release-an-ai-powered-smart-speaker-in-2027-173344866.html?src=rss

Leaked email proves Ring intended to use surveillance feature for people

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/19/leaked-email-proves-ring-intended-to-use-surveillance-feature-for-people/

Early demo reveals how CarPlay handles video in iOS 26.4, including Apple TV app

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/early-demo-reveals-how-carplay-handles-video-in-ios-26-4-including-apple-tv-ui/

News 

Fury over Discord’s age checks explodes after shady Persona test in UK

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-and-persona-end-partnership-after-shady-uk-age-test-sparks-outcry/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/good-news-uk-discord-users-were-part-of-a-peter-thiel-linked-data-collection-experiment

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/us-website-freedomgov-will-allow-europeans-to-view-hate-speech-and-other-blocked-content-130000014.html?src=rss

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

https://www.engadget.com/social-media/russias-recent-blocking-of-telegram-is-reportedly-disrupting-its-military-operations-in-ukraine-135250159.html?src=rss

The iPhone 17 Pro Max is being traded in more than any other phone, just four months after launch. But why?

https://www.stuff.tv/news/the-iphone-17-pro-max-is-being-traded-in-more-than-any-other-phone-just-four-months-after-launch-but-why/

Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/

Car Corner

Tesla slashes Cybertruck prices as it tries to move (unpainted) metal

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/tesla-slashes-cybertruck-prices-as-it-tries-to-move-unpainted-metal/

Media

Casino Royale

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/casino_royale

The Rookie

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_rookie

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/a_knight_of_the_seven_kingdoms

A Few Good Men

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/few_good_men#reviews

The Martian

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_martian

Games

Slay the Spire 2 locks in its early March early access release date, and will deliver a four player co-op mode

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/slay-the-spire-2-locks-in-its-early-march-early-access-release-date-and-will-deliver-a-four-player-co-op-mode

Unreal Tournament 2004 is now grabbable for free and optimised for modern PCs, thanks to dedicated fans

https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/unreal-tournament-2004-is-now-grabbable-for-free-and-optimised-for-modern-pcs-thanks-to-dedicated-fans

Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2643390/Star_Trek_Voyager__Across_the_Unknown/

Main Show

Apple's next event is set for March 4

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apples-next-event-is-set-for-march-4-145931890.html?src=rss

Apple's Low-Cost Colorful MacBook: All the Rumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/20/low-cost-macbook-latest-rumors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

macOS 26.3 references two new Studio Display models, per report

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/20/macos-26-3-references-two-new-studio-display-models-per-report/

App of the Week 

Principality Stadium

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/principality-stadium-ticketing/id1535032184

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tixserve.wru&hl=en-US&pli=1

Thing of the Week 

iOS 26.4 Music App

https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/18/apple-music-in-ios-26-4-five-new-features-coming-to-iphone/

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