Technology

Trend Micro's Mobile Security app provides one‑tap malware scans, settings alerts, and lost‑device tools; a free tier is available and a single‑device annual subscription is $29.99, with a $39.99 plan covering five devices.

YouTube Music has introduced AI-generated playlists powered by Google's Gemini for premium subscribers on iOS and Android, announced via the official Updates From YouTube account. The company has not specified whether the feature will appear on the web.

A Hell's Kitchen wine bar hosted an event where patrons brought phones and tablets to 'date' AI companions from the EvaAI app, and organizers said the effort aimed to destigmatize AI relationships while not replacing human connections.

Industry figures including Geoff Keighley, Hideo Kojima, Phil Spencer and Todd Howard paid tribute to Vince Zampella during a DICE Summit 2026 keynote, recalling his leadership and mentorship; Zampella died in December in a car accident at age 55.

Merlin Entertainments has paused a trial to tighten eligibility for its Ride Access Pass after strong criticism, and said it will keep existing criteria while launching a wider consultation on accessibility.

Pokopia is a new Switch 2 Pokémon title that removes traditional battles and focuses on building habitats to attract roaming Pokémon.

IGN's preview describes Pokémon Pokopia as a life-sim that stars Ditto, who transforms into a human, and emphasizes building habitats, befriending Pokémon, and discovery; developers estimate about 20–40 hours to reach the end credits.

Officials said Kyiv faced a 'massive' Russian missile attack early Thursday with hits reported on residential and non-residential buildings; air raid alerts and emergency teams remained active in Kyiv and Dnipro.

Toyota will offer the 2027 Highlander only as an all‑electric three‑row SUV with two battery sizes, front‑ or all‑wheel drive options, and an NACS charging port; pricing was not announced and the model is expected to reach dealers later in 2026 as a 2027 model.

Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 8, 2026, airing on NBC and Telemundo and streaming on Peacock.

Paramount Skydance revised its $78 billion proposal to cover Netflix's $2.8 billion breakup fee and add a 25-cent-per-share quarterly ticking fee; Warner Bros. Discovery said it will carefully review the offer under its agreement with Netflix.

Embark Studios released Arc Raiders update 1.15.0, which returns the Shared Watch PvE event with new rewards and runs through Feb. 24, and issued a hotfix that addressed a recent item duplication glitch.

Britain's Competition and Markets Authority said Apple and Google committed to fairer store rankings, clearer review processes and protections for developer data, while commission fees and steering to alternative payments were not addressed.

Three employees of Canadian miner Vizsla Silver were identified among remains recovered from a mass grave near La Concordia, Mexico, and Mexican authorities say several people have been arrested in connection with the abduction while others remain missing.

Bad Bunny said the '64' on his Super Bowl jersey honored his uncle Cutito, who was born in 1964, and he dedicated his halftime performance to him.

Ring's Search Party now uses nearby outdoor Ring cameras nationwide to scan for reported lost dogs, and U.S. users can post Lost Dog alerts without owning a Ring device.

The article explains that you can use Linux without the terminal by choosing user-friendly distributions and relying on graphical tools such as software centers, file managers, and settings panels.

On the fiscal Q1 earnings call, Tim Cook described new Apple Intelligence features such as live AirPods translation, multilingual writing tools, and visual intelligence, and said Apple is collaborating with Alphabet on foundation models.

A 48-inch water main broke late Friday in Union Township, Washington County, leaving dozens without service and prompting a boil water advisory for nearly 95,000 customers; crews worked through the weekend to clean up and officials hope to lift the advisory by Sunday evening.

CATL announced its 5C ultra-fast-charging battery retains 80% capacity after 1,400 cycles at 60°C and 3,000 cycles at milder lab temperatures, figures the company says would translate to roughly 840,000 km and 1.8 million km using a 600 km-per-charge assumption.

Ramsey Theory Capital announced expanded real-time AI governance capabilities to help enterprises comply with accelerating U.S. state AI safety laws, citing New York's RAISE Act as a key example.

Officials say Kyiv will have just four to six hours of electricity per day in February after large strikes damaged major substations; experts warn some repairs could take months or years.

Many teens are using AI companion chatbots for emotional support, and child-safety advocates and researchers say that use can create attachment and has been associated in some reported cases with harm.

Many recently laid-off U.S. tech workers say they are unsure whether AI investments or other corporate priorities drove their job cuts; companies often cited efficiency or restructuring while some workers are learning AI skills to adapt.

A senior Cabinet Office official pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children and was given a 12‑month community order.

Philip Intallura, HSBC's global head of quantum technologies, said quantum computing could be highly transformative and could threaten current cryptography; he estimated many organizations may need about 18 months to two years to build the capabilities to begin implementation.

AT&T unveiled the amiGO Jr. Phone and amiGO Jr. Watch 2 and says the devices pair with a parent-facing app that includes location tracking, pre-approved contacts, safe zones and schedules to limit distractions.

Andrew Adetitun used WordPress.com's AI website builder and managed hosting to launch a site for The King's Monologue, and the site helped drive traffic to a successfully funded Kickstarter for his book.

Google released a new Doodle featuring curling, ice hockey, snowboarding and skiing to mark the start of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, which run through Feb. 22.

A father says his 16-year-old daughter died by suicide after alleged grooming that began on Roblox; dozens of related lawsuits have been consolidated in federal court and the first hearing took place January 31.