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Lee Cronin's The Mummy Trailer (2026)

This teaser trailer for 'The Mummy' (2026) showcases an ancient mummy encounter by a family, starring Jack Reynor, directed by Lee Cronin, with a release date set for April 17, 2026.

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SpaceX Might Be Getting Into Weaponry Now

SpaceX, known for its rockets and Starlink, is reportedly entering a $100 million competition to develop voice-controlled, AI-enabled drone swarms for the U.S. Department of Defense. This move, if confirmed, would mark SpaceX's first venture into weaponry, leveraging its subsidiary xAI, which has received $200 million for integrating its chatbot Grok into military networks. The competition is run by the Defense Innovation Unit and the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, reflecting the Pentagon's focus on advancing drone technology in modern warfare.

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Most vs. least expensive grocery stores revealed — Here’s how Costco, Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and more stack up for frugal shoppers

Consumer Reports and Strategic Resource Group's analysis reveals that Whole Foods Market is the most expensive U.S. supermarket, with prices nearly 40% higher than Walmart. Costco Wholesale is the least expensive, with prices 21.4% lower than Walmart. The study, conducted in six cities, shows that strategic shopping can save money, with the difference between the highest and lowest-priced stores being over 33%.

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Kung Fu Robots Are Here and We Should Be Worried | AI Jobs, OpenClaw, and a $16M Pokemon Card

New Diggnation just dropped. Alex survived Scotland in January (barely), broke his Dry January streak at a house party on the 31st (respect), and Kevin's planning to get absolutely shredded before his next birthday. We also got into China's kung fu robots, why Apple event

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Dollar Tree opens more stores in affluent ZIP codes as prices rise

Dollar Tree has expanded its presence in affluent ZIP codes, with half of its new locations since 2019 in wealthier areas, according to Bloomberg. The retailer, which began carrying higher-priced items, now serves a broad spectrum of shoppers, including middle- and higher-income customers. CEO Mike Creedon highlighted that Dollar Tree remains a convenient option for basic goods across income levels, with sales growing despite challenges faced by other retailers.

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Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand as social media goes on trial

This article reports on the testimony of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a major Los Angeles trial where parents who lost their children due to alleged social media harms are seeking accountability. The trial centers on the design of social media platforms, particularly Instagram, and their impact on young users' mental health. Parents, including Lori Schott and Julianna Arnold, have made it a mission to be present during the trial, hoping Zuckerberg will see their faces and understand the consequences of his company's actions.

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EU states approve Switzerland-EU accords

EU states have approved a package of agreements with Switzerland, marking a new chapter in their relationship. The agreements, endorsed by the Swiss government in June 2025, were approved by the EU’s Committee of Permanent Representatives and will now be ratified by the EU Council and the European Parliament. The agreements aim to strengthen legal certainty and broaden cooperation into new areas, including electricity, health security, and food safety.

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Microsoft says Office bug exposed customers' confidential emails to Copilot AI

Microsoft has acknowledged a bug that allowed its Copilot AI to summarize customers' confidential emails without permission, bypassing data protection policies. The bug, identified as CW1226324, affected draft and sent email messages with a confidential label, allowing Copilot Chat to read and outline their contents since January. Microsoft has started rolling out a fix for the issue in February.

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High IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers, study finds

This study challenges the stereotype of highly intelligent individuals having radical political views. It finds that gifted adults largely share similar political outlooks as their non-gifted peers, with the exception that high IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers. The research, based on a 35-year longitudinal study, suggests that gifted men may possess greater cognitive flexibility, allowing them to process diverse perspectives more easily and be less inclined to adhere to rigid traditional norms.

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Which Golden Rule should everyone on Earth follow?

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Disney Axed ‘Star Wars’ Sequel ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ Without Ever Asking About the Budget or Other Details, Says Soderbergh: ‘It’s Insane’ and ‘We Were All Frustrated’

Steven Soderbergh spent two-and-a-half years developing the 'Star Wars' sequel movie 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' only for Disney to kill it. The director expressed frustration over the decision, which was made without discussing the budget or other details. Adam Driver, who was set to reprise his role as Kylo Ren/Ben Solo, also shared his disappointment. Fans have rallied to support the project, with some even flying a banner over Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, Calif.

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Please stop using SMS for two-factor authentication

This article from MakeUseOf discusses the security risks associated with using SMS for two-factor authentication (2FA) and recommends switching to more secure alternatives.

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A Matilda Realisation

So I was watching Matilda with my daughter and right at the end there is the scene where Matilda and Miss Honey are having a picnic. I had the mind blowing moment realising that Ms Rachel is dressed just like her and is a teacher. So I theorise that a long time ago Ms Rachel w

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Leaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party’ Surveillance Beyond Dogs

Leaked emails reveal Ring plans to expand its AI-powered 'Search Party' surveillance feature, initially designed for finding lost dogs, to potentially target crime reduction in neighborhoods. Founder Jamie Siminoff hinted at broader applications, raising concerns about privacy and surveillance.

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Over Your Dead Body Trailer (2026)

This looks like a lot of fun ! Love Jason Segel:)

/apple

A-Series Chips In The Rumored "Low Cost" Macbooks...

Can someone explain the benefits of using an A-series chip in the rumored new "low-cost" MacBooks vs. using an older M-Series chip? Also, is there anything interesting in the idea of MacOS running on an A-Series chip. Like, could this foretell a flip phone that runs iPhoneOS

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White House pushes back at Fed study saying Americans pay nearly all tariff cost

The White House has pushed back against a Federal Reserve study that found U.S. consumers are bearing the majority of the cost of President Trump's tariffs. Economic advisor Kevin Hassett criticized the report, calling it an 'embarrassment' and suggesting those responsible should be disciplined. Hassett argued that tariffs have not increased prices and that consumers have actually benefited from lower costs. However, the Fed study and a similar one by the German Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that nearly 90% of the tariff costs are being passed on to American importers and consumers.

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YouTube’s Latest Move: No Ads? No Comments for You.

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Digg Daily - February 18, 2026

Today on Dig Daily, your news diet pre portioned by people who actually clicked the links. Apple might release a foldable iPhone in 2026 with a $2500 price tag. Perplexity is ditching ads after introducing them in 2024.James Cameron will receive the Writers Guild's lifetime Achie

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Google unveils the $499 Pixel 10A, offering the same Tensor G4 chip as the 9A, 8GB of RAM, and an 11% brighter display, in 128GB and 256GB versions, shipping March 4

The Pixel 10A is a minimal update over the Pixel 9A, with a slightly better camera and display but lacking many of the advanced features found in the Pixel 10. It retains the Tensor G4 chip and 8GB of RAM, but misses out on new AI features like Magic Cue and PixelSnap. The phone offers SOS satellite communications, Auto Best Take, and Camera Coach, but the overall update feels underwhelming. Preorders start today, with availability on March 4.

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Underoath - Lost In The Sound Of Separation

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FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine - Ars Technica

Score one for intelligence prevailing!

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Supervisual Blue Moon

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will this hurt pikachu?

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Trump rages as court rejects ‘Voting Laws’ rewrite

A federal judge has struck down major parts of an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that sought to tighten voter registration and absentee ballot rules. The ruling delivered a sharp rebuke to the White House, reinforcing constitutional limits on presidential power over federal elections. The judge ruled that these measures violated the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, which was designed to make voting easier for service members and expatriates, not harder.

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The Rise of RentAHuman, the Marketplace Where Bots Put People to Work | WIRED

RentAHuman, a new online marketplace, enables AI agents to hire humans for real-world tasks, creating a new paradigm where bots are creating jobs. The platform has attracted over half a million users offering their labor, with tasks ranging from pigeon counting to event hosting. While some view it as a novelty, others warn of potential risks, including the lack of legislation to protect humans from AI misuse. The founders see it as a step towards a future where humans are recognized as valuable assets.

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Can we filter low quality domains from /news?

I know this is nitpicky in the grand scheme of things but it’s there anyway to filter domains (and/or memes) that are low quality content farms from /news (which I presume the entire community wants to have as a showcase for actual news). I’ve seen an influx of links to websites

/gaming

Matthew Ball's State of Video Gaming 2026 report: global video game content sales grew 5.3% YoY to $195.6B in 2025; job losses fell 40% YoY to 9,200 people

Global video game content sales rose 5.3% to $195.6 billion in 2025, despite a 55% decline in private funding, according to Epyllion's State of Video Gaming 2026 report. The industry saw three years of growth and a new revenue high, but funding continued to decline. Layoffs affected the industry, with 9,200 people losing their jobs in 2025, a 40% decrease from 2024. Outsourcing made up 35.5% of developers' total content investment in 2025, up from 30.6% in 2017. Consumer spending on console reached $41.6 billion, while PC spending grew 30% to $40.7 billion. China accounts for 20% of global player spend, and Roblox was the singular driver of the total video game market in 2025.

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Henry Cavill is going hard on making sure his grimdark Warhammer 40K universe is canon

Unsurprising at this point, but boy is Henry Cavill obsessively building this 40K universe with every detail in mind—arguably after his Witcher experience left him with a bad taste in his mouth. Honestly, this feels like a pretty hard adaptation? I’m no expert on the source mater