Americas News
Nevada sues to block Kalshi’s prediction betting market
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Feb 18, 2026
Nevada is suing to block the prediction market platform Kalshi from allowing residents to place bets on the outcomes of events, including elections and sports games, as reported earlier by Business In...
The Pixel 10A is a little too much like last year’s phone
- Technology
- Todd Haselton
- Feb 18, 2026
Google's midrange Pixels have been our top pick for budget Android phones for a while. They offer good cameras and most of what you need at a budget-friendly price. But this year's upgrade feels so mi...
Toyota’s C-HR electric hatchback starts at $38,135
- Technology
- Andrew J. Hawkins
- Feb 18, 2026
Toyota is on an EV roll these days, introducing the newly all-electric, three-row Highlander SUV, and giving us a fuller picture of the bZ Woodland wagon. Now, the Japanese auto giant is completing th...
Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand as social media goes on trial
- Technology
- Lauren Feiner
- Feb 18, 2026
Lori Schott didn't care what it took to haul her way from her small town in Eastern Colorado to show up to a Los Angeles courtroom where Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify Wednesday. "I don't...
Perplexity joins anti-ad camp as AI companies battle over trust and revenue
- Technology
- Robert Hart
- Feb 18, 2026
AI search startup Perplexity is distancing itself from ads amid fears users won't trust chatbots with an agenda to upsell. The move highlights an emerging crossroads for the AI industry as the sector'...
Tesla won’t use the term ‘Autopilot’ in California anymore
- Technology
- Jess Weatherbed
- Feb 18, 2026
Tesla is no longer using the term "Autopilot" to describe the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles in California, avoiding a 30-day sales suspension in the state. The California Department of Mot...
Meta’s new deal with Nvidia buys up millions of AI chips
- Technology
- Stevie Bonifield
- Feb 18, 2026
Meta has struck a multiyear deal to expand its data centers with millions of Nvidia's Grace and Vera CPUs and Blackwell and Rubin GPUs. While Meta has long been using Nvidia's hardware for its AI prod...
Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Feb 17, 2026
Google says it will now display links more prominently inside its AI-powered features in Search. Robby Stein, the vice president of Google Search, announced on Tuesday that a list of links will now ap...
Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are nearly $100 off for just a few more hours
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Feb 17, 2026
If you’re looking for a great pair of noise-canceling headphones, Sony’s WH-1000XM6 are amongst the best available and are now down to $368 ($92 off) at Amazon in black or gray. While their high pric...
Piggyback’s fantastic Metroid Prime art book is nearly 20 percent off
- Technology
- Sheena Vasani
- Feb 17, 2026
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in December, but if you’re itching for some more lore, Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective is a nice way to dig in, especiall...
Google announces dates for I/O 2026
- Technology
- Emma Roth
- Feb 17, 2026
It's official: Google I/O 2026 will take place from May 19th to 20th. In an announcement on Tuesday, Google says it will share the "latest AI breakthroughs and updates in products across the company,...
Now Pixel 9 phones can transfer files with AirDrop, too
- Technology
- Allison Johnson
- Feb 17, 2026
When Google announced it had engineered AirDrop compatibility for its Pixel 10 phones late last year, the pessimists among us figured it would be a matter of days before Apple shut it down. But not on...