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Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?
The US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is seen from a beach in Mallorca, Spain on October 4, 2025. | Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images As his latest threats to Iran suggest,...
Google takes control of ‘Android of robotics’ project in quest for physical AI
Google is folding Alphabet's AI robotics "moonshot," Intrinsic, into the company after five years as an independent unit. The move marks a strategic shift as Google doubles down on physical AI and...
US democracy has repaired itself before. Here’s how we can do it again.
Donald Trump is not forever. There will be an after. It’s hard to see from the present, where everything feels frozen in place. But from history’s vantage, change is the only constant....
Gaming accessory maker and publisher Nacon files for insolvency
French AA gaming developer and accessory manufacturer Nacon has filed for insolvency after its majority shareholder Bigben failed to make a loan repayment, the company said in a press release....
New Webb Telescope photos show off the Exposed Cranium Nebula
It's always a fun day for the space nerds when a NASA team has new images to share from the James Webb Space Telescope. Today's pair has brains on the brain, with a look at the fittingly...
New York sues Valve, alleging its loot boxes are ‘quintessential gambling’
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing Valve for "illegally promoting gambling" through the loot box systems it has built for video games like Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota...
One big takeaway from Trump’s SOTU, briefly explained
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the US Capitol on February 24, 2026. | Kenny Holston/Getty Images This story...
How the new Galaxy S26 phones stack up against each other on paper
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 phones introduce a slate of new AI-powered features, including some new photography tools. | Image: Samsung Samsung has just announced its new Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes...
Snap is hosting its own creator awards show
It seems like any and every industry can have its own awards show these days. And why not? Most of us appreciate a chance to bust out the sequins and satin from time to time. If you can celebrate...
Skate’s developer is laying off staff before the game leaves early access
Full Circle, the developer behind the new Skate game, has announced that it is restructuring and laying off staff. It's not yet clear how many roles will be impacted by the changes, but the...