Seva Teerth Mark Key Milestone In India's Journey To Viksit Bharat': PM [13 Feb 26, 7:00pm] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the new buildings housing the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Central Secretariat mark are an important milestone in India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India).
At Mass Marriage Event, Bageshwar Baba's "Social Responsibility" Call To Hotels [13 Feb 26, 6:51pm] Dhirendra Shastri said devotees visiting the Bageshwar Dham significantly contribute to the hospitality business in the region, but expressed disappointment that when he or associates of the Dham visit these hotels, they are charged full rates.
Kamakhya Access Corridor Gets The Go-Ahead After Long Legal Battle [13 Feb 26, 6:50pm] The two-year legal deadlock over the Maa Kamakhya Temple access corridor has finally ended, with the Gauhati High Court lifting all restrictions on the Assam government's ambitious project.
Finland PM To Attend AI Impact Summit, Hold Talks With PM Modi [13 Feb 26, 6:44pm] Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will be on a four-day visit to India from February 17 to 20, during which he will attend the AI Impact Summit and have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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…
Research shows companies can gain advantage by prioritizing customer privacy [13 Feb 26, 8:00pm] For many companies, customer privacy is often seen as a regulatory burden that limits data use and personalization rather than as a business opportunity. Research by Natalie Chisam at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln reveals companies that handle…
New research reveals early warning signs behind streaming subscription cancellations [13 Feb 26, 7:30pm] Even with 1.8 billion video streaming subscriptions worldwide, many services are seeing cancellation rates steadily rise, raising the question of why. An international study, published in the Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, explores how p…
Midair haptics and levitation may get steadier with predictable ultrasonic airflow [13 Feb 26, 7:20pm] Acoustic streaming generated by airborne ultrasonic phased arrays plays a critical role in the performance of advanced ultrasonic technologies, including midair haptic feedback, odor delivery, and acoustic levitation. Researchers at University of Tsu…
Rule-breaking discovery reveals new way to strengthen metal in extreme conditions [13 Feb 26, 6:48pm] There's a reason why blacksmiths fire metals before hammering them. Heat always softens metal, making it more malleable and easier to reshape. Or does it? In a surprising new study, Northwestern University engineers discovered that, in extreme c…
'Dynamic plastic delocalization' can slow metal alloy cracking, engineers find [13 Feb 26, 6:40pm] Metal alloys crack and fail through a mechanism called "fatigue" when repeatedly loaded and strained. While it is well known how to design alloys to withstand static loads and pressures, it is very difficult to design resistance to fatigue…
Galaxy A17 trades performance for Android updates, and I don’t think it’s worth it [13 Feb 26, 8:15pm] One of the first things cut on budget phones is often long-term software support –I’m looking at you Motorola –, but that’s not the case with Samsung’s Galaxy A17, which is promised six years of Android OS updates. But, can anyone actually…
Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 1 [Gallery] [13 Feb 26, 7:47pm] Google today officially announced Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel devices. This joins the stable Android 16 QPR2 release and 16 QPR3 Beta that’s winding down. more…
Google is now rolling out Android 17 Beta 1 for Pixel [U] [13 Feb 26, 7:21pm] Update: After a two-day delay, Android 17 Beta 1 is now rolling out to Pixel devices with CP21.260116.011. You can find the OTA images here.Here’s everything new in Android 17 Beta 1 {Gallery} more…
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.
CISA Warns of Exploited SolarWinds, Notepad++, Microsoft Vulnerabilities [13 Feb 26, 10:36am] Disclosed at the end of January, the SolarWinds vulnerability was likely exploited as a zero-day since December 2025.The post CISA Warns of Exploited SolarWinds, Notepad++, Microsoft Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Omega-3 fish oil supplements could backfire without this key enzyme [13 Feb 26, 2:20pm] Fish oil’s cancer-fighting reputation may hinge on a little-known gene. Researchers discovered that omega-3s like EPA and DHA help curb colorectal cancer only when the enzyme ALOX15 is present. Without it, fish oil sometimes increased tumor growth…
Scientists discover hidden brain cells that help heal spinal cord injuries [13 Feb 26, 1:47pm] Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that special support cells called astrocytes—located…
Twin beams blast from a hidden star in stunning Hubble Space Telescope image [13 Feb 26, 12:48pm] A dazzling new Hubble image peels back the layers of the mysterious Egg Nebula, a rare and fleeting phase in a Sun-like star’s death just 1,000 light-years away. Hidden inside a dense cocoon of dust, the dying star blasts twin beams of light throug…
Twisted 2D magnet creates skyrmions for ultra dense data storage [13 Feb 26, 12:36pm] As data keeps exploding worldwide, scientists are racing to pack more information into smaller and smaller spaces — and a team at the University of Stuttgart may have just unlocked a powerful new trick. By slightly twisting ultra-thin layers of a m…
Scientists make microplastics glow to see what they do inside your body [13 Feb 26, 9:32am] Microplastics and nanoplastics are now found everywhere on Earth, from ocean depths to agricultural soils and even inside the human body. Yet scientists still struggle to understand what these particles actually do once they enter living organisms. A…
4 iPadOS Widgets You Should Add ASAP [13 Feb 26, 7:45pm] If you are a person who uses your iPad daily for work or leisure, there are several iPadOS widgets worth installing. Here are four of our favorites.
5 Useful Kitchen Gadgets You Can 3D Print [13 Feb 26, 9:30am] If you are into 3D printing, there are many projects you can take on. Here are five kitchen gadgets you should add to your list.
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?
Why Ultra-Contemporary Artists Are So Obsessed With Old Masters [13 Feb 26, 8:01pm] In the age of A.I., young artists are anchoring their work in art history.The post Why Ultra-Contemporary Artists Are So Obsessed With Old Masters appeared first on Artnet News.
Art Investment Platform Masterworks Sues Key Former Staffer [13 Feb 26, 6:53pm] The two sides disagree about whether the employee resigned before going on paternity leave.The post Art Investment Platform Masterworks Sues Key Former Staffer appeared first on Artnet News.
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.
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…
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…
Northern Britain's oldest human remains are of a young female child, DNA analysis reveals [13 Feb 26, 8:20pm] The oldest human remains ever found in Northern Britain have been identified as a young female three years after being discovered in a Cumbrian cave. Excavated at Heaning Wood Bone Cave in Cumbria's Great Urswick by local archaeologist Martin St…
Putting economic theory to the test: Cutting local taxes cuts household income [13 Feb 26, 8:20pm] Voters might think less taxes would equate to more money in their pockets, but a new study shows that at the local level, the opposite may actually be true. Economists and politicians have weighed the benefits of different theoretical models for year…
AI framework fuses data and literature to speed high-entropy alloy discovery [13 Feb 26, 8:00pm] High-entropy alloys are promising advanced materials for demanding applications, but discovering useful compositions is difficult and expensive due to the vast number of possible element combinations. Now, researchers have developed a novel AI-driven…
Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbon [13 Feb 26, 8:00pm] Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle—and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure of fungus. Using mic…
A microfluidic chip for one-step detection of PFAS and other pollutants [13 Feb 26, 7:40pm] Environmental pollutant analysis typically requires complex sample pretreatment steps such as filtration, separation, and preconcentration. When solid materials such as sand, soil, or food residues are present in water samples, analytical accuracy of…
NASA moon mission spacesuit nears milestone [13 Feb 26, 7:40pm] The next-generation spacesuit for NASA's Artemis III mission continues to advance by passing a contractor-led technical review, as the agency prepares to send humans to the moon's South Pole for the first time. Testing is also underway for…
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...
Winners of 2025 Travel Photographer of the Year Take Us on a Journey Around the World [12 Feb 26, 9:15pm] Winners of 2025 Travel Photographer of the Year Take Us on a Journey Around the WorldEvery year, the Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY) awards conjure visions of sacred rituals, dramatic landscapes, breathtaking animals, and communal gatherings…
RIP James Van Der Beek: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Dies at 48 [12 Feb 26, 8:20pm] RIP James Van Der Beek: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Dies at 48 View this post on Instagram A post shared by James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) Actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal…
Centennial of Gaudí’s Death Honored With Stunning Projection Mapping on Casa Batlló [12 Feb 26, 6:30pm] Centennial of Gaudí’s Death Honored With Stunning Projection Mapping on Casa Batlló View this post on Instagram A post shared by Visit Barcelona (@visitbarcelona) The legendary architect Antoni Gaudi died in 1926, having forever changed the…
Study Finds Most Preventable Cancers in the World Linked to Two Avoidable Habits [12 Feb 26, 5:35pm] Study Finds Most Preventable Cancers in the World Linked to Two Avoidable HabitsCancer often feels unpredictable. It can arrive without warning and change a family forever. Many people see it as something beyond personal control. But growing researc…
Sex toys maker Tenga says hacker stole customer information [13 Feb 26, 8:19pm] The Japanese sex toy maker said a hacker broke into an employee's inbox and stole customer names, email addresses, and correspondence, including order details and customer service inquiries.
OpenAI removes access to sycophancy-prone GPT-4o model [13 Feb 26, 6:10pm] The model is known for its overly sycophantic nature and its role in several lawsuits involving users' unhealthy relationships to the chatbot.
The SEC closed its investigation into Fisker [13 Feb 26, 5:48pm] The financial regulator revealed in a response to a TechCrunch records request that the probe was closed in September 2025.
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…
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 hack group as possibly affiliated with Russian intelligence s…
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.
News Publishers Are Now Blocking The Internet Archive, And We May All Regret It [13 Feb 26, 7:57pm] Last fall, I wrote about how the fear of AI was leading us to wall off the open internet in ways that would hurt everyone. At the time, I was worried about how companies were conflating legitimate concerns about bulk AI training with basic web access…
Daily Deal: Hypergear 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock [13 Feb 26, 6:36pm] The Hypergear 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Dock is meticulously engineered to reduce the cable clutter and streamline your daily routine. Featuring 2 dedicated wireless charging surfaces, you can power up your phone and AirPods easily. In addition, you c…
an inflatable rhinoceros occupies the medieval gallery of kunstmuseum magdeburg [13 Feb 26, 4:30pm] 'the rhinoceros in the room,' an inflatable installation by itamar gov, fills the nave of kunstmuseum magdeburg in germany. The post an inflatable rhinoceros occupies the medieval gallery of kunstmuseum magdeburg appeared first on designbo…
light sculptures preserve ancestral designs through antique doilies and lace textiles [13 Feb 26, 11:00am] each doily has been collected from different families, passed down through generations before entering the light works.The post light sculptures preserve ancestral designs through antique doilies and lace textiles appeared first on designboom | arch…
low-rise vaults trace undulating roofline of nursery school in mallorca by BOS arquitectes [13 Feb 26, 10:30am] the roof, finished in yellow-ochre glaze, resonates with the local chromatic palette of sand-colored marés stone and clay roof tiles.The post low-rise vaults trace undulating roofline of nursery school in mallorca by BOS arquitectes appeared first…
an interplay of restrained volumes and voids composes residence_bb 214 in india [13 Feb 26, 10:00am] spatial sequencing shapes the experience of movement through the home.The post an interplay of restrained volumes and voids composes residence_bb 214 in india appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
