'Bangladesh 1st': Tarique Rahman's Reply To Query On Ties With India [14 Feb 26, 6:55pm] After a sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman, in a press conference, said that Bangladesh's foreign policy will prioritise the country's interests over others…
ICE Continues Illegal Detentions Despite 4,400 Court Rulings Against Them [14 Feb 26, 6:39pm] Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump's administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
"They Have Faith In You": Crown Prince Calls On Trump To Help Iranians [14 Feb 26, 6:39pm] The exiled son of Iran's last shah called on US President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the "best thing".
WordPress 7.0 Release Party Schedule [12 Feb 26, 11:53pm] WordPress 7.0 is scheduled for release on April 9, 2026! Below is the proposed calendar with expected start times for each release party, and the release squad contributors involved in release parties for the upcoming 7.0 milestone. This release part…
Dev Chat Agenda – February 11, 2026 [11 Feb 26, 7:36am] The next WordPress Developers Chat will take place on in the core channel on Make WordPress Slack. The live meeting will focus on the discussion for upcoming releases, and have an open floor section. The various curated agenda sections below refer…
Performance Chat Summary: 10 February 2026 [10 Feb 26, 7:22pm] The full chat log is available beginning here on Slack. WordPress Performance Trac tickets Performance Lab Plugin (and other performance plugins) Open Floor Our next chat will be held on in the #core-performance channel in Slack. #core-performance, #…
Summary, Dev Chat, February 4, 2026 [6 Feb 26, 7:38am] Start of the meeting in Slack, facilitated by @audrasjb 🔗 Agenda post. Announcements 📢 Nominations for Core Team Reps 2026 The nomination process for Core Team Representatives for 2026 is over. We are putting together the nominations, then a…
Atom-thin ferroelectric transistor can store 3,024 polarization states [14 Feb 26, 6:00pm] Over the past few decades, electronics engineers have been trying to develop new neuromorphic hardware, systems that mirror the organization of neurons in the human brain. These systems could run artificial intelligence (AI) models, particularly arti…
Cybersecurity spending may pay off: Study links readiness to stronger returns [14 Feb 26, 4:00pm] The infamous Target data breach during the 2013 holiday shopping season, which cost the company more than $200 million in damages, has since been hailed as a landmark case in cybersecurity. Exposure to these threats has only increased as businesses c…
All-in on AI: What TikTok creator ByteDance did next [14 Feb 26, 10:10am] After soaring to global attention with its hugely popular TikTok app, Chinese tech giant ByteDance is now positioning itself as a major player in the fast-evolving AI arena.
What’s new in Android’s February 2026 Google System Updates [U] [14 Feb 26, 2:13am] The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others…
How to install the Android 17 Beta on Google Pixel [13 Feb 26, 11:05pm] Google has released Android 17 in beta for Pixel devices, skipping the usual Developer Preview given the arrival of new Canary builds, and you can install it now. Here’s how. more…
Over 300 Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking or Stealing User Data [14 Feb 26, 12:00pm] With more than 37 million combined downloads, the extensions expose users to tracking and personal information theft.The post Over 300 Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Leaking or Stealing User Data appeared first on SecurityWeek.
In Other News: Google Looks at AI Abuse, Trump Pauses China Bans, Disney’s $2.7M Fine [13 Feb 26, 3:01pm] Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: vulnerabilities at 277 water systems, DoD employee acting as money mule, 200 airports exposed by flaw.The post In Other News: Google Looks at AI Abuse, Trump Pauses China Bans, Disney…
Check Point Announces Trio of Acquisitions Amid Solid 2025 Earnings Beat [13 Feb 26, 12:35pm] Check Point has acquired Israeli cybersecurity companies Cyata, Cyclops, and Rotate.The post Check Point Announces Trio of Acquisitions Amid Solid 2025 Earnings Beat appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Dutch Carrier Odido Discloses Data Breach Impacting 6 Million [13 Feb 26, 12:02pm] Hackers stole personal information such as names, addresses, and phone numbers from a customer contact system.The post Dutch Carrier Odido Discloses Data Breach Impacting 6 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek.
BeyondTrust Vulnerability Targeted by Hackers Within 24 Hours of PoC Release [13 Feb 26, 11:01am] Exploitation attempts target CVE-2026-1731, a critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaw in BeyondTrust Remote Support.The post BeyondTrust Vulnerability Targeted by Hackers Within 24 Hours of PoC Release appeared first on SecurityWeek.
This breakthrough could finally unlock male birth control [14 Feb 26, 3:47pm] Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into ov…
Brain inspired machines are better at math than expected [14 Feb 26, 3:19pm] Neuromorphic computers modeled after the human brain can now solve the complex equations behind physics simulations — something once thought possible only with energy-hungry supercomputers. The breakthrough could lead to powerful, low-energy superc…
Scientists discover pets are helping an invasive flatworm spread [14 Feb 26, 2:34pm] A new study shows that dogs and cats may be helping an invasive flatworm spread. Researchers analyzing over a decade of reports discovered the worm attached to pet fur. Its sticky mucus and ability to reproduce alone make it highly adaptable. Pets co…
Couples who savor happy moments together have stronger, longer-lasting relationships [14 Feb 26, 1:25pm] Couples who intentionally slow down and soak in their happy moments together may be building a powerful shield for their relationship. Researchers at the University of Illinois found that partners who regularly savor shared experiences—whether remi…
The human exposome could change everything we know about disease [14 Feb 26, 1:06pm] Scientists are launching an ambitious global effort to map the “human exposome” — the lifelong mix of environmental and chemical exposures that drive most diseases. Backed by new partnerships with governments, UNESCO, and international science…
Chinese boxing robots win fans in San Francisco [13 Feb 26, 11:00am] American companies are staging boxing matches with VR-controlled Chinese humanoids to enthusiastic fans. A researcher says it is just robot theater.
Can India be a “third way” AI alternative to the U.S. and China? [11 Feb 26, 11:00am] The AI Impact Summit in India, the first in a developing country, proposes an option that focuses on public good and development. But can it deliver without capitulating to Big Tech?
Africa’s Art Market Is Shifting as Competition in the Middle East Heats Up [14 Feb 26, 10:00am] African dealers and auction houses are balancing international growth with the need to build infrastructure at home.The post Africa’s Art Market Is Shifting as Competition in the Middle East Heats Up appeared first on Artnet News.
Tuwaiq Sculpture Returns to Riyadh With Monumental New Works [14 Feb 26, 7:13am] The seventh edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture showcases how national and international artists engage with the themes of transformation.The post Tuwaiq Sculpture Returns to Riyadh With Monumental New Works appeared first on Artnet News.
New IMLS Guidelines Echo Trump’s Vision for American Culture [13 Feb 26, 11:50pm] You need to follow Trump's executive orders if you want a grant. The post New IMLS Guidelines Echo Trump’s Vision for American Culture appeared first on Artnet News.
Texas University Cancels Exhibition Critical of ICE [13 Feb 26, 8:51pm] Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez's work speaks to the immigrant experience. The post Texas University Cancels Exhibition Critical of ICE appeared first on Artnet News.
Interop 2026 [13 Feb 26, 9:53pm] All the big browser makers (and Igalia, a major contributor) dropped their timed blog posts announcing Interop 2026. I’ll link to Apple’s because I like how they used column-width on the feature list and I’m stealing that (in case you see this…
Fun with TypeScript Generics [13 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Generics, combined with conditional types can make for an incredibly powerful combination. When you look at things the right way, you can ask very useful questions about your types that allow you to build the precise API you want.
jQuery 4 [12 Feb 26, 3:31pm] The GOAT JavaScript library jQuery has gone 4.0 coinciding with, from what I hear, was a lovely reunion party. It’s not wildly different, but it’s gone full ESM and dropped a bunch of old stuff. Minified and gzipped it’s 27.6 kB. Version 3.7.1,…
Glowing Gradient `hr` [10 Feb 26, 10:55pm] I ran across this website Very Good Components the other day and thought it was a neat idea to have a design gallery that wasn’t whole websites but individual components. They actually went a bit further and have configurable code for them. Here’…
Background Patterns with CSS `corner-radius` [9 Feb 26, 4:21pm] You might need to know this someday: you can style a div, put the div into SVG, then put the SVG in to CSS and use it as a repeating background.
#204 – Russell Aaron on the Hidden Settings Page You Never Knew Existed options.php [11 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Russell Aaron about the little-known WordPress admin page “options.php.” Russell Aaron explains what the page does, displaying and allowing edits to the entire wp_options table, and discusses its usefuln…
#203 – Miriam Schwab on Elementor’s Decade of Growth and the Future With AI [4 Feb 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Miriam Schwab discusses her journey in the WordPress space, from running an agency to founding Strattic, which was later acquired by Elementor. Now serving as Elementor’s Head of WordPress, she shares insights on Elementor’s grow…
#202 – Charly Leetham on Using WordPress to Enable a Digital Nomad Life [28 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of WP Tavern, Nathan Wrigley chats with Charly Leetham about her journey as a digital nomad using WordPress. Charly shares how evolving technology allowed her to build a flexible, location-independent tech support business. She discus…
#201 – Marc Benzakein on How Life Has Changed During the Internet Era [21 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode of the WP Tavern Jukebox podcast, Nathan Wrigley and Marc Benzakein reminisce about the early days of the internet, sharing personal stories from dial-up and BBS boards to today’s always-connected world. They discuss how internet us…
#200 – Corey Maass on His Real-Life AI Tools and Workflows in WordPress Development [14 Jan 26, 3:00pm] In this episode, Nathan Wrigley talks with Corey Maass about how AI tools have transformed web development, especially for client projects. Corey Maass shares his ever-changing tech stack, the impact of AI on productivity and creativity, and how tool…
Even your voice is a data problem [13 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Recorded last December at AWS re:Invent, Ryan welcomes CEO and co-founder of Deepgram, Scott Stephenson, for a conversation on advancing voice AI technology.
How everyone and anyone can use AI for good [12 Feb 26, 5:00pm] There are big hitters in the AI space that use this tech for humanitarian and environmental good—from start-ups fighting climate change to voice recognition experts diagnosing diseases. But you don't need to be backed by AWS or Microsoft to do…
Is anyone using AI for good? [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] In a world where AI is replacing human workers, using up energy and water, and deepening disconnect, is AI for humanitarian good even possible? The answer is yes. In the first part of this two part series, we're taking a look at just a few AI do…
The logos, ethos, and pathos of your LLMs [10 Feb 26, 8:40am] Ryan is joined by Professor Tom Griffiths, the head of Princeton University’s AI Lab, to dive into findings from his new book The Laws of Thought, which explores the history of the philosophy, mathematics, and logic that underlie artificial intelli…
What's in your wine? Using NMR to reveal its chemical profile [14 Feb 26, 8:10pm] New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies. The project, inspired by an Atlanta Science Festival event hosted by School of Chemistry and Bioche…
Astronomers trace a star's three-year infrared glow to black hole birth [14 Feb 26, 8:00pm] In 2014, a NASA telescope observed that the infrared light emitted by a massive star in the Andromeda galaxy gradually grew brighter. The star glowed more intensely with infrared light for around three years before fading dramatically and disappearin…
Gradient cathodes boost stability of Li-rich batteries [14 Feb 26, 7:00pm] Recently, a research team led by Prof. Zhao Bangchuan from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Xiao Yao from Wenzhou University, developed a composition…
Porous material uses green and blue light to repeatedly store and release CO₂ [14 Feb 26, 7:00pm] Scientists at the University of Groningen, led by Nobel laureate Ben Feringa and colleagues, have created a new porous material that captures and releases carbon dioxide using only visible light. The breakthrough could pave the way for more energy-ef…
White House Releases America’s Maritime Action Plan [13 Feb 26, 10:48pm] The White House on Friday, February 13, released its long-awaited America’s Maritime Action Plan, designed to revitalize the merchant marine and ship...
Cameroon Suspends International Registry Citing Fraud [13 Feb 26, 8:10pm] The government of the Central African nation of Cameroon announced that it was suspending its international ship registry, citing “several cases of fr...
2026 Grammy Awards Stage Designers Share Their Vision Behind the Glittery Gramophone Set [13 Feb 26, 9:15pm] 2026 Grammy Awards Stage Designers Share Their Vision Behind the Glittery Gramophone SetThis year, the Grammy Awards ceremony gave audiences a lot to talk about, from Bad Bunny’s powerful winning speech to unconventional musical acts like Justin…
Olympic Rings Pasta Is the Most Popular Dish in the Athletes’ Village [13 Feb 26, 6:30pm] Olympic Rings Pasta Is the Most Popular Dish in the Athletes’ Village View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Olympic Games (@olympics) Around 4,500 meals are prepared each day at the Milan Olympic Village during the Winter Olympics,…
My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Montréal [13 Feb 26, 5:35pm] My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to MontréalAs the second-largest city in Canada, Montréal is a bustling metropolis that marries history with contemporary culture. The French and English-speaking locale has spectacular food with an incredible…
Automate repository tasks with GitHub Agentic Workflows [13 Feb 26, 2:00pm] Discover GitHub Agentic Workflows, now in technical preview. Build automations using coding agents in GitHub Actions to handle triage, documentation, code quality, and more.The post Automate repository tasks with GitHub Agentic Workflows appeare…
GitHub availability report: January 2026 [11 Feb 26, 11:12pm] In January, we experienced two incidents that resulted in degraded performance across GitHub services.The post GitHub availability report: January 2026 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI [5 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Think of Continuous AI as background agents that operate in your repository for tasks that require reasoning.The post Continuous AI in practice: What developers can automate today with agentic CI appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
Pick your agent: Use Claude and Codex on Agent HQ [4 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Claude by Anthropic and OpenAI Codex are now available in public preview on GitHub and VS Code with a Copilot Pro+ or Copilot Enterprise subscription. Here's what you need to know and how to get started today.The post Pick your agent: Use Claud…
Toni Bravo Re-Creates Iconic Doechii Look for Date Night | Rock the Look [14 Feb 26, 1:42am] Toni Bravo gives you a step-by-step tutorial to Doechii’s makeup look for date night. She shares why Doechii inspires her, her key tips to a flawless base and more! Will you be re-creating this look for Valentine’s Day? Let us know in the comment…
CORTIS Teases Second Album at NBA Crossover & More | All Access [14 Feb 26, 1:33am] CORTIS was at NBA Crossover last night and we show you what you missed out from the boys’ performance, to them teasing their second album, how they feel they’ve grown since they debuted and more! CORTIS I hope they like it. They have no clue. Fan…
TypeScript 6.0 beta lays the foundation for shifting the codebase from JavaScript to Go [12 Feb 26, 6:45pm] Microsoft has announced a beta for TypeScript 6.0, which will be the last release of the language using the JavaScript codebase. The company announced last year that it was working on a native implementation of TypeScript written in Go, in an attempt…
Arcjet release v1 of its SDK for enabling security capabilities in JavaScript apps [11 Feb 26, 5:00pm] Arcjet has announced the release of version 1 of its JavaScript SDK designed to enable security capabilities like bot detection, email validation, attack protection, and data redaction across JavaScript apps. “Shipping v1.0 is a clear signal to dev…
The cost of AI slop in lines of code [10 Feb 26, 8:58pm] Decades ago, we abandoned the practice of measuring developers for the number of lines of code they developed. We realized it was too easy to game the system by writing bloated code that reduced value rather than increased it. The best developers…
Second W3C Team appointment to the TAG [12 Feb 26, 8:43pm] Heather Flanagan of W3C Member Spherical Cow Consulting is appointed as new TAG member by the W3C Team
Group Note Drafts: Cognitive Accessibility Research Modules [5 Feb 26, 4:23am] This set of modules looks at different Web technologies and provides a detailed analysis of accessibility issues for people with disabilities that may require cognitive accessibility supports, user needs, areas for further research and directions for…
Google Ties Suspected Russian Actor to CANFAIL Malware Attacks on Ukrainian Orgs [13 Feb 26, 5:27pm] A previously undocumented threat actor has been attributed to attacks targeting Ukrainian organizations with malware known as CANFAIL.Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) described the hacking group as possibly affiliated with Russian intelligenc…
UAT-9921 Deploys VoidLink Malware to Target Technology and Financial Sectors [13 Feb 26, 3:23pm] A previously unknown threat actor tracked as UAT-9921 has been observed leveraging a new modular framework called VoidLink in its campaigns targeting the technology and financial services sectors, according to findings from Cisco Talos."This th…
Malicious Chrome Extensions Caught Stealing Business Data, Emails, and Browsing History [13 Feb 26, 11:25am] Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Google Chrome extension that's designed to steal data associated with Meta Business Suite and Facebook Business Manager.The extension, named CL Suite by @CLMasters (ID: jkphinfhmfkckkcnifhji…
New tuberculosis treatment is inhalable [13 Feb 26, 4:39pm] Researchers have developed a new inhalable form of tuberculosis treatment that could significantly reduce the burden of current therapy.
Apes can imagine things like humans do [13 Feb 26, 4:20pm] Researchers have shown for the first time that apes can use their imagination and play pretend, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
Watch: How is AI changing love? [13 Feb 26, 4:15pm] What happens when technology can mimic intimacy? Can AI enhance connection—or does it risk replacing it? An expert digs in.
Your chin is an evolutionary accident [12 Feb 26, 6:00pm] In simplest terms, a chin is a bony projection of the lower jaw. So why is it there? How and why did it evolve? A new study digs in.
Database reveals how Americans use water [12 Feb 26, 5:41pm] Until now, no one had a clear, national picture of how much water Americans are using—and for what.
This Week In Techdirt History: February 8th – 14th [14 Feb 26, 8:00pm] Five Years Ago As you probably know, we marked the 30th anniversary of Section 230 this week, so it’s not surprising that this same week in 2021 we were celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special online event where we were joined by Chris Cox…
UK Supreme Court Affirms Ruling That Oatly Can’t Use ‘Milk’ In Its Almond Milk Branding [14 Feb 26, 3:39am] Back in 2023, we talked about a strange trademark dispute out of the UK concerning oat-based milk products. Specifically, Oatly, a large producer of oat milk, applied for a trademark in the UK for its slogan, “Post Milk Generation.” Dairy UK, a l…
Copyright Kills Competition [13 Feb 26, 11:28pm] Copyright owners increasingly claim more draconian copyright law and policy will fight back against big tech companies. In reality, copyright gives the most powerful companies even more control over creators and competitors. Today’s copyright polic…
Cops Criticize Flock Safety After It’s Caught Handing Out Access To Federal Agencies [13 Feb 26, 9:29pm] A California police department is none too happy that its license plate reader records were accessed by federal employees it never gave explicit permission to peruse. And, once again, it’s Flock Safety shrugging itself into another PR black eye. Mo…
reclaimed brick skin and wooden frame update 1969 seoul residence [14 Feb 26, 5:30pm] the aged condition of the house is treated as a material archive.The post reclaimed brick skin and wooden frame update 1969 seoul residence appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
turquoise resin reimagines peruvian clay whistling vessels for vicús collection [14 Feb 26, 11:01am] ancient animal-figured vessels are translated into transparent forms defined by symmetry and abstraction.The post turquoise resin reimagines peruvian clay whistling vessels for vicús collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & desi…
encasa archstudio shapes a tropical house with four interlocking concrete vaults [14 Feb 26, 3:45am] encasa archstudio's vault house celebrates tropical living in kerala through exposed concrete vaults balanced by water features. The post encasa archstudio shapes a tropical house with four interlocking concrete vaults appeared first on designb…
vintage film roll flips into miniature and functional digital camera [13 Feb 26, 11:01pm] sized at 35mm, the film cartridge can fit into a pocket, small bag, or even hang as an accessory.The post vintage film roll flips into miniature and functional digital camera appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
marc fornes / THEVERYMANY lands fuselage-like louis vuitton café and store at heathrow [13 Feb 26, 8:45pm] the thin aluminum surface of the structure curves upward as a vertical plane before bending forward into an enveloping form.The post marc fornes / THEVERYMANY lands fuselage-like louis vuitton café and store at heathrow appeared first on designboom…
