Tech Friendships & Layoffs: Kalanick-Levandowski Reunion, Meta Cuts & More

Archyde The tech landscape continues to shift, with potential upheaval at Meta, strategic adjustments from Apple in China, and a familiar name re-emerging in the autonomous vehicle space. This week’s developments highlight the ongoing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce, the complexities of navigating international markets, and the enduring appeal of a compelling comeback … Read more

Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content

Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ is getting another new personality. On Thursday, the company announced it’s expanding its lineup of personality styles for users to choose from to include a “Sassy” option, which is for adults only. Notes Amazon, before opting to use the Sassy personality, users will be required to go through additional security checks … Read more

Blackmagic Lowers Price of Its Legacy Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2

Blackmagic Design recently announced that it has reduced prices on some of its products following changes to US tariffs, advising customers to check its website for updated pricing. While the company did not publish a detailed list of affected models, the Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2 now shows a clear price reduction at major US … Read more

Palestine protester charged with trespass after disrupting Google event in Dublin – The Irish Times

A Palestine solidarity protester has appeared in court after disrupting a Google event in Dublin on Thursday. Patrick Spence (45) of Prestwick Park, Belfast, was charged under Section 13 of Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 with trespassing on to the stage while speakers took part in the Engage conference at the 3Arena in Dublin … Read more

Amazon ‘Erotic Thriller’ 56 Days Lands A Great Rotten Tomatoes Score

Sexy shows are back, first on HBO, which boasted one of the biggest hits of 2025 with Heated Rivalry. Now, we’re back in 2026 with Amazon Prime Video’s 56 days, a self-proclaimed “erotic thriller” that has already hit #1 on the service, thanks in part to Amazon choosing to binge drop it. And audiences are … Read more

Amazon is shutting down its King of Meat game and offering full refunds.

Posted Feb 23, 2026 at 7:44 PM UTC Amazon is shutting down its King of Meat game and offering full refunds. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Jay Peters Close Jay Peters Posts from this author will be added … Read more

Fortune Tech: Microsoft gaming shake up, Sam Altman AI washing, Anthropic security

Good morning. Wow, it’s already the last week of February. Before you know it, it will be June and time for Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference (25th anniversary edition!). In the meantime, there’s some big events on this week’s calendar, with Nvidia’s Wednesday earnings at the top of the list (How much money did Jensen rake … Read more

How the Endangered Red-Nosed Cuxiu ‘Hacks’ the Amazon’s Toughest Fruits

The post How the Endangered Red-Nosed Cuxiu ‘Hacks’ the Amazon’s Toughest Fruits appeared first on A-Z Animals. Quick Take The red-nosed cuxiu survives on hard, unripe fruits by targeting natural weak points rather than using brute force. This precision feeding strategy helps the monkeys conserve energy and protect their teeth from damage. Researchers confirmed the … Read more