ComputersNews

Corrupt USB drive? Try these 3 fixes before you wipe it

February 18, 2026
So you’re dealing with a corrupt USB flash drive. You’ve lost your files; you can’t access them, or when you plug the drive into your PC it’s not even recognized. Understandably you’d be forgiven for pulling your hair out in frustration. But those files need not be lost. Here I give you tips to gain access to your drive and hopefully get your files back. There are a number of telltale…
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ComputersNews

Western Digital is out of hard drives, because AI (of course)

February 18, 2026
It kind of feels like the last six months of my job has just been telling you about all the different ways the “AI” industry is making life suck. And I’m just a guy who writes about computers! I barely even touch on its environmental impact or mental health issues. But…
GamingNews

Will Sony's Spider-Man Games Come to Xbox? 'Not Likely,' Insomniac Says

February 17, 2026
Could an Xbox version of Insomniac’s Spider-Man games eventually be released, given parent company Sony’s recent softening on multiplatform not just on PC, but with the likes of Helldivers 2 and Marathon coming to Microsoft’s console? Based on a comment from Insomniac itself, Xbox owners shouldn’t hold their breath. A fan replied to a tweet from Insomniac celebrating Valentine’s Day to…
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CryptoNews

Strategy Declares It Can Survive $8K Bitcoin Crash — Fortress Balance Sheet Keeps Bull Case Alive

February 17, 2026
Strategy says it can endure a bitcoin plunge to $8,000 without jeopardizing its debt obligations, underscoring the company’s aggressive accumulation strategy and fortress balance sheet as it navigates volatility and reinforces long-term confidence in its crypto-heavy treasury model. Strategy Declares $8K Bitcoin Is Survivable — Fortress Balance Sheet Fuels Long-Term Optimism Strategy Inc.
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AI & RoboticsNews

Flapping Airplanes on the future of AI: ‘We want to try really radically different things’

February 17, 2026
There’s been a bunch of exciting research-focused AI labs popping up in recent months, and Flapping Airplanes is one of the most interesting. Propelled by its young and curious founders, Flapping Airplanes is focused on finding less data-hungry ways to train AI. It’s a potential game-changer for the economics and capabilities of AI models – and with $180 million in seed funding…
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