Trump Says He Will Meet China President Xi Jinping In April [12 Feb 26, 11:37pm] US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year.
Trump Ends Immigration Crackdown In Minnesota [12 Feb 26, 10:30pm] President Donald Trump's pointman on Thursday announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered large protests and nationwide outrage following the killing of two US citizens.
What Is Going On With Iran-US Talks? [12 Feb 26, 8:43pm] Iran and the US have yet to set a date for a new round of talks after an initial encounter last week on the contested Iranian nuclear programme but, for now, US President Trump is not rushing to launch military action against the Islamic republic.
Trump Warns Iran Of "Very Traumatic" Outcome If No Nuclear Deal [12 Feb 26, 8:12pm] US President Donald Trump threatened Iran Thursday with "very traumatic" consequences if it fails to make a nuclear deal -- but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement.
Bangladesh TV Channels Show BNP Leading As Vote Counting Continues [12 Feb 26, 8:08pm] The Bangladesh Nationalist Party crossed the halfway mark to win the parliamentary election on Friday, a local TV station showed, as ballots were counted in a pivotal vote that is expected to restore political stability.
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…
Unlocking the full potential of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries [13 Feb 26, 12:00am] As the world is moving toward more sustainable energy solutions, the emergence of next-generation batteries is a crucial and indispensable milestone. One such next-generation battery is the lithium-ion battery (LIB), which is currently dominating the…
Fast 3D imaging system developed for gas leak detection [12 Feb 26, 9:50pm] Recently, a research team from the Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a fast, multi-platform compatible detection network that can "see" gas leaks in th…
A key barrier in protonic ceramics may be fading, and hydrogen tech could benefit [12 Feb 26, 9:40pm] A newly developed ceramic material shows record-high proton conductivity at intermediate temperatures while remaining chemically stable, report researchers from Japan. Efficient hydrogen-to-electricity conversion is critical for hydrogen-based clean…
A microfluidic chip monitors gases using integrated, motionless pumps [12 Feb 26, 9:30pm] A new microscale gas chromatography system integrates all fluidic components into a single chip for the first time. The design leverages three Knudsen pumps that move gas molecules using heat differentials to eliminate the need for valves, according…
Your AI chat may reveal more than you think [12 Feb 26, 9:20pm] As the use of large language model agents, such as virtual assistants or chatbots, increases at work, at home and in schools, users may be sharing more private information than they realize, according to new research from the University at Buffalo Sc…
Today’s best Android app deals: 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Gemini, To the Moon, more [12 Feb 26, 7:21pm] Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready to roll, including titles like 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Gemini, To the Moon, 9th Dawn Remake, Neighbours from Hell 2, and more. On your way down scope out these deals Google Nest…
Samsung’s dirt-cheap Galaxy A07 has a bigger battery than the Galaxy S26 Ultra [12 Feb 26, 5:40pm] Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is rocking the same 5,000 mAh battery as the past five generations of the company’s most high-end flagship, and it’s being beaten by Samsung’s cheapest smartphone, the Galaxy A07. more…
YouTube launches native app for Apple Vision Pro [12 Feb 26, 5:37pm] YouTube was one of the biggest apps missing from the Vision Pro platform at launch in February 2024. That changes today, however, with the launch of an official YouTube app for visionOS. more…
How to Eliminate the Technical Debt of Insecure AI-Assisted Software Development [12 Feb 26, 4:15pm] Developers must view AI as a collaborator to be closely monitored, rather than an autonomous entity to be unleashed. Without such a mindset, crippling tech debt is inevitable.The post How to Eliminate the Technical Debt of Insecure AI-Assisted Softw…
ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals [12 Feb 26, 12:23pm] The company says hackers stole the personal information of patients of affiliated physicians and practices.The post ApolloMD Data Breach Impacts 626,000 Individuals appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management [12 Feb 26, 9:09am] The company will use the investment to scale operations and deepen intelligence and automation.The post Nucleus Raises $20 Million for Exposure Management appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Scientists discover protein that rejuvenates aging brain cells [12 Feb 26, 2:42pm] A newly identified protein may hold the key to rejuvenating aging brain cells. Researchers found that boosting DMTF1 can restore the ability of neural stem cells to regenerate, even when age-related damage has set in. Without it, these cells struggle…
Europe’s “untouched” wilderness was shaped by Neanderthals and hunter-gatherers [12 Feb 26, 2:14pm] Long before agriculture, humans were transforming Europe’s wild landscapes. Advanced simulations show that hunting and fire use by Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers reshaped forests and grasslands in measurable ways. By reducing populati…
Yellowstone wolves may not have transformed the national park after all [12 Feb 26, 1:51pm] A new scientific review challenges the headline-grabbing claim that Yellowstone’s returning wolves triggered one of the strongest trophic cascades on Earth. Researchers found that the reported 1,500% surge in willow growth was based on circular cal…
Astronomers discover an Earth-like planet that may be colder than Mars [12 Feb 26, 1:32pm] A newly identified planet candidate, HD 137010 b, looks strikingly Earth-like in size and orbit — but it may be colder than Mars due to its dimmer star. If it has a thick enough atmosphere, though, this icy world could still surprise us.
NASA scientists say meteorites can’t explain mysterious organic compounds on Mars [12 Feb 26, 1:17pm] Scientists studying a rock sample collected by NASA’s Curiosity rover have uncovered something tantalizing: the largest organic molecules ever detected on Mars. The compounds — decane, undecane, and dodecane — may be fragments of fatty acids, w…
3 Common Reasons For A Transmission Fluid Leak [12 Feb 26, 11:15pm] That sweet, chemical smell under your car's hood isn't a good sign. Find out which three mechanical failures are likely draining your transmission right now.
5 Things You Need To Stop Doing If You Drive A Motorcycle [12 Feb 26, 6:30pm] Riding a motorcycle is often a freeing experience, but stop doing things like not paying attention to the rules of the road as that's a good way to get hurt.
5 Unique Ways To Upgrade Your Home Tool Box [12 Feb 26, 4:30pm] Tool boxes and cabinets can be a vital organizational solution for sprawling tool collections, but even they can benefit from a little bit of customization.
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?
Morocco wants to build AI that speaks for Africa [10 Feb 26, 10:11am] Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition on governing AI when the rules keep changing, building language models for Africa, and why regulation can coexist with innovation.
The Subtle Scandal—and Snark—of Gainsborough’s ‘Mr. and Mrs. Andrews’ [13 Feb 26, 12:04am] Thomas Gainsborough's 'Mr. and Mrs. Andrews' is an eccentric, political masterpiece, and it shines in the Frick's new exhibition.The post The Subtle Scandal—and Snark—of Gainsborough’s ‘Mr. and Mrs. Andrews’ appeared fi…
An Artist’s Guide to Psychedelic Mushrooms [12 Feb 26, 10:35pm] Painter Ryan McGinness on the ways that mushrooms have—and have not—expanded his art-making practice. The post An Artist’s Guide to Psychedelic Mushrooms appeared first on Artnet News.
Artist Lincoln Townley’s New Series Probes the Dark Side of Success [12 Feb 26, 9:54pm] Newly available through Eclipse Art Group, Townley's "Success" collection builds on his explorations of power, psychology, and achievement.The post Artist Lincoln Townley’s New Series Probes the Dark Side of Success appeared first o…
What the Turmoil at the Kennedy Center Means for the Arts [12 Feb 26, 9:29pm] To what lengths will Trump go to control U.S. culture? The post What the Turmoil at the Kennedy Center Means for the Arts appeared first on Artnet News.
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.
The Browser Hates Surprises [6 Feb 26, 3:52pm] To avoid page loading jank, there are things we can do to avoid content from shifting around, even if repainting is still necessary.
#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…
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…
'It ain't no unicorn': Meet the researchers who've interviewed 130 Bigfoot hunters [13 Feb 26, 12:10am] It was the image that launched a cultural icon. In 1967, in the northern Californian woods, a seven foot tall, ape-like creature covered in black fur and walking upright was captured on camera, at one point turning around to look straight down the le…
Noisy classroom? Study suggests engagement matters more than eliminating background noise [13 Feb 26, 12:00am] How well we pay attention while learning is influenced not only by external distractions like background noise but also by internal factors such as how interesting we find the material, according to a study recently published by researchers at Bar-Il…
The hidden impact of polluted snow [12 Feb 26, 11:50pm] As Canada experiences record snowfall, new research from the University of Waterloo suggests that tiny amounts of industrial pollution trapped in snow can change how sunlight reaches the ground below and significantly alter fragile environments.
Politics could threaten future of national parks as 'big tourism' interests take over [12 Feb 26, 11:40pm] National parks are public conservation assets, created to protect biodiversity and provide affordable access to nature for all. But, new research published in npjBiodiversity highlights a growing global issue: According to the authors, political deci…
100 beavers set to be reintroduced to the UK this year, with more to come [12 Feb 26, 11:20pm] Centuries after they were wiped out, the reintroduction of beavers to the UK is gathering pace. Following a government announcement allowing beavers to be released in the wild, a flurry of reintroductions are planned for 2026 and beyond. Beavers coul…
Buddhist Monks End 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. [11 Feb 26, 9:15pm] Buddhist Monks End 2,300-Mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walk for Peace (@walkforpeace.usa) On Tuesday, February 10, a group of 19 Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., marking the end…
Countries Across Europe Are Considering Social Media Bans for Kids Under 16 Years Old [11 Feb 26, 5:35pm] Countries Across Europe Are Considering Social Media Bans for Kids Under 16 Years OldA push for a teenagerless internet is gaining ground in Europe. It wouldn’t exactly be teenagerless, but if regulators in countries such as Spain and the Czech Re…
A Photographer’s Mission To Reveal the Authenticity Beneath Hollywood’s Glamour [11 Feb 26, 3:45pm] A Photographer’s Mission To Reveal the Authenticity Beneath Hollywood’s GlamourThere’s something timeless about black-and-white photography, its tones, depth, and contrasts are as intimate as they are atmospheric. But, aside from this, there…
Rivian was saved by software in 2025 [12 Feb 26, 11:17pm] The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.
Didero lands $30M to put manufacturing procurement on ‘agentic’ autopilot [12 Feb 26, 8:31pm] Didero functions as an agentic AI layer that sits on top of a company’s existing ERP, acting as a coordinator that reads incoming communications and automatically executes the necessary updates and tasks.
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…
What the fastest-growing tools reveal about how software is being built [3 Feb 26, 5:00pm] What languages are growing fastest, and why? What about the projects that people are interested in the most? Where are new developers cutting their teeth? Let’s take a look at Octoverse data to find out.The post What the fastest-growing tools reve…
5 PPC Strategies That Actually Boost Conversions in 2026 via @sejournal, @CallRail [12 Feb 26, 10:58pm] Maximize your online ads with 5 expert PPC tips that will help you drive more traffic from and increase conversions across your ad sets.The post 5 PPC Strategies That Actually Boost Conversions in 2026 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Clarifies Its Stance On Campaign Consolidation via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson [12 Feb 26, 3:46pm] Google clarifies campaign consolidation guidance, saying performance and business logic matter more than legacy granularity in AI-driven Google Ads accounts.The post Google Clarifies Its Stance On Campaign Consolidation appeared first on Search Engi…
From Performance SEO To Demand SEO via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW [12 Feb 26, 1:30pm] Rethink SEO’s role as AI shifts discovery into the answer and reshapes how demand, trust, and preference are formed.The post From Performance SEO To Demand SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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…
Security professionals express concern over OpenClaw [10 Feb 26, 8:46pm] OpenClaw is an AI agent designed to act like a personal assistant, managing your email, calendar, social media accounts, and more, all from a messaging app like WhatsApp or Signal. While it has amassed a great deal of popularity — at the time of th…
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 Reports State-Backed Hackers Using Gemini AI for Recon and Attack Support [12 Feb 26, 5:57pm] Google on Thursday said it observed the North Korea-linked threat actor known as UNC2970 using its generative artificial intelligence (AI) model Gemini to conduct reconnaissance on its targets, as various hacking groups continue to weaponize the tool…
Lazarus Campaign Plants Malicious Packages in npm and PyPI Ecosystems [12 Feb 26, 4:55pm] Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a fresh set of malicious packages across npm and the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository linked to a fake recruitment-themed campaign orchestrated by the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group.The coordinated c…
The CTEM Divide: Why 84% of Security Programs Are Falling Behind [12 Feb 26, 10:30am] A new 2026 market intelligence study of 128 enterprise security decision-makers (available here) reveals a stark divide forming between organizations – one that has nothing to do with budget size or industry and everything to do with a single frame…
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.
Anxiety over aging may make women age faster [10 Feb 26, 7:18pm] "Aging-related anxiety is not merely a psychological concern, but may leave a mark on the body with real health consequences."
Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Panic! At The Discord [13 Feb 26, 12:03am] Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice —…
On Its 30th Birthday, Section 230 Remains The Linchpin For Users’ Speech [12 Feb 26, 9:23pm] For thirty years, internet users have benefited from a key federal law that allows everyone to express themselves, find community, organize politically, and participate in society. Section 230, which protects internet users’ speech by protecting t…
Bondi Spying On Congressional Epstein Searches Should Be A Major Scandal [12 Feb 26, 7:55pm] Yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee. Among the more notable exchanges was when Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims who were in the audience to stand up and indicate whether Bo…
ENESS installs luminous inflatable boulders in bologna’s historic piazza maggiore [12 Feb 26, 8:45pm] the team draws from the Japanese concept of iwagumi, a tradition of composed rock arrangements.The post ENESS installs luminous inflatable boulders in bologna’s historic piazza maggiore appeared first on designboom | architecture & design maga…
a semi-circular porous brick house stands amid rubber plantation in india [12 Feb 26, 5:01pm] mud interlock bricks reduce cement consumption and speed up assembly, while poured-earth provides thermal mass and tactile depth.The post a semi-circular porous brick house stands amid rubber plantation in india appeared first on designboom | archit…
nomad’s automobile imagines future of mobility with hybrid habitat-vehicle unit [12 Feb 26, 2:01pm] the vehicle integrates transport, habitation, and professional utility.The post nomad’s automobile imagines future of mobility with hybrid habitat-vehicle unit appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
stainless steel and concrete build futuristic backdrop for tbilisi flower shop and cafe [12 Feb 26, 11:30am] by intersecting industrial coldness with the organic vitality of a flower shop and café, the project creates a spatial portal defined by futuristic precision.The post stainless steel and concrete build futuristic backdrop for tbilisi flower shop an…
sunshades shaped like bird wings can withstand typhoons and harsh weather in seoul [12 Feb 26, 11:00am] formed with a sloping roof, the structures are made from polyurethane mesh for a lightweight and robust design.The post sunshades shaped like bird wings can withstand typhoons and harsh weather in seoul appeared first on designboom | architecture &a…
