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Europe is coming after infinite scroll – TikTok's endless feed is now a legal problem

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15 February 2026 at 20:02

The Commission's preliminary ruling identifies TikTok's endless feed, algorithmic recommendations, and lack of built-in usage limits as central to the problem. Officials say the company may be required to disable its infinite scroll, introduce stricter screen-time interventions, and adjust how its recommendation systems deliver content.

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Samsung readies LPCAMM2 LPDDR5X modules with up to 96GB and 9600 MT/s

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14 February 2026 at 20:44

The LPCAMM2 design is part of an ongoing effort to replace soldered LPDDR in mobile and ultra-thin systems with memory that is both upgradeable and space-efficient. It builds on first-generation LPCAMM2 modules, which typically shipped with LPDDR5 memory. The new LPDDR5X variant continues that evolution, delivering higher efficiency and faster...

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Corsair redesigns DDR5 packaging to combat rising RAM scams

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14 February 2026 at 19:28

Earlier this month, Corsair rolled out a new packaging design for select DDR5 products. The shift reflects a market under strain: chipmakers are posting record revenues, while downstream customers are grappling with shortages, inflated prices, and a surge in fraudulent sales. Improving security and "transparency" around what's actually in the...

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Unreal Tournament 2004 is back – and it's free, with Epic's official blessing

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14 February 2026 at 02:46

One of PC gaming's greatest shooters has been given a free second life. Unreal Tournament 2004 is now available at no cost with Epic Games' blessing. The community-led revival preserves everything that made UT2004 a multiplayer legend: lightning-fast gunplay, large vehicle-filled maps, and deep mod support, while adding support for modern operating systems.



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Brain-inspired chip is helping robots to see faster and in real time

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14 February 2026 at 02:05

The breakthrough builds on neuromorphic engineering, a field that designs hardware modeled after the human brain. Unlike traditional processors, which separate memory and computation, neuromorphic chips integrate both functions, enabling faster and more energy-efficient data handling. This biologically inspired approach has long been considered a promising way to narrow the...

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Sony has an idea to make 300GB game installs less painful

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13 February 2026 at 22:37

A newly unveiled patent confirms Sony's commitment to making extra-large video games far more manageable in size. The patent, recently added to the World Intellectual Property Organization's database, describes an "asset streaming" technology that relies heavily on internet connectivity, but Sony emphasizes that this is not related to cloud gaming...

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Researchers turn Edison's 1879 light bulb into a mini graphene reactor

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13 February 2026 at 21:54

Graphene is a two-dimensional lattice of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern, renowned for its exceptional electrical conductivity, thermal transport, and mechanical strength. Turbostratic graphene is a stacked variant in which the layers are rotated and misaligned, weakening interlayer coupling and making the material easier to process at scale.

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Automakers lose emissions credits for start-stop technology under new EPA rules

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13 February 2026 at 18:22

Start-stop is a relatively small feature with a dense engineering stack behind it. Modern systems tie together the engine control unit, starter-alternator hardware, beefed-up 12-volt or dual-battery architectures, and climate-control logic to shut the engine off during idle while keeping steering assist, brake boosting, and cabin comfort online.

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AMD moves closer to open-source firmware with openSIL test, set to replace AGESA

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13 February 2026 at 00:14

This early implementation is purely experimental. 3mdeb describes it as a proof of concept rather than a stable release, noting that it's not suitable for production systems. Yet the project gives firmware developers a rare opportunity to see how AMD's next-generation silicon initialization layer operates in practice before it replaces...

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Hidden license plate readers in California are feeding a federal surveillance system

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12 February 2026 at 21:39

In a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, more than two dozen advocacy organizations – including the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Imperial Valley Equity and Justice – urged California officials to revoke permits for the installation of these covert sensors. The groups said the devices are part of an extensive domestic...

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Stoat wins traction as users look beyond Discord

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12 February 2026 at 21:27

Discord's new age-verification requirements have pushed some users to explore alternative chat platforms, and Stoat is emerging as a popular option. The open-source app emphasizes privacy and strong user control. Stoat (formerly Revolt) is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux, with an Android beta now rolling out.



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Apple delays Siri AI upgrades again as technical challenges mount

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12 February 2026 at 20:54

The delays represent the latest setback in Apple's multi-year effort to rebuild Siri's intelligence layer using Apple Foundation Models, the company's in-house large language model platform. Announced in mid-2024, the update promised a far more context-aware assistant capable of leveraging personal data and on-screen content to handle nuanced requests.

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UCLA scientists modernize Edison's nickel-iron battery, use it to store solar power

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12 February 2026 at 19:43

The new design retains Edison's choice of metals while incorporating 21st-century nanotechnology and bioengineering. The UCLA-led study, published in Small, describes a battery capable of recharging in seconds rather than hours and withstanding more than 12,000 full charge-discharge cycles – equivalent to over 30 years of daily use.

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