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IOS 26.4 ENABLES STOLEN DEVICE PROTECTION BY DEFAULT. EXPANDING IPHONE SECURITY
Apple is strengthening iPhone security with a notable change in iOS 26.4: Stolen Device Protection is now enabled by default on supported devices.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
MANDALORIAN AND GROGU TRAILER TEASES NEW REPUBLIC MISSION AND HUTT ALLIANCES
Lucasfilm has released the first full trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, offering the clearest look yet at the franchise's upcoming theatrical return and the next chapter in Din Djarin and Grogu's story.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
IOS 27 PROMISES MAJOR EFFICIENCY GAINS AS APPLE TARGETS BATTERY LIFE RESET
Battery life concerns have followed recent iPhone software cycles as users noticed faster drain after major system upgrades, heavier background processing, and expanded artificial intelligence features.
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February 21, 2026
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TESLA INTRODUCES LOW-APR FINANCING FOR MODEL 3 TO BOOST DEMAND
Tesla has rolled out a new financing incentive for the Model 3 in the United States, offering a 0.99% annual percentage rate (APR) for qualified buyers across loan terms of up to 72 months.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
IOS 26.4 ADDS AI-POWERED “PLAYLIST PLAYGROUND” TO APPLE MUSIC
Apple is expanding its generative-Al footprint inside consumer apps with a new Apple Music feature called Playlist Playground, introduced in the iOS 26.4 developer beta.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
AMERICA'S AI AMBITIONS COLLIDE WITH A NUCLEAR POWER REALITY
The race to dominate artificial intelligence is no longer just about algorithms and semiconductors.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
BATTLEFIELD 6 SEASON 2 EXPANDS CORE WARFARE EXPERIENCE
Electronic Arts has launched Season 2 of Battlefield 6, introducing a broader content update designed to strengthen the franchise's traditional large-scale warfare formula.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
META LOCKS IN MASSIVE NVIDIA CHIP SUPPLY DEAL TO POWER NEXT-GENERATION AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Meta Platforms has secured a multiyear agreement to purchase millions of artificial intelligence processors from Nvidia, including next-generation GPUs and standalone data-center CPUs, as the company accelerates one of the largest infrastructure expansions in the technology sector.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
TESLA'S CARPLAY INTEGRATION REMAINS IN DEVELOPMENT AS SOFTWARE AND STRATEGY CHALLENGES DELAY RELEASE
Tesla's long-anticipated support for Apple's CarPlay platform continues to move forward behind the scenes, but the feature remains absent from production vehicles as both companies work through a complex set of technical and ecosystem challenges.
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February 21, 2026
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SPACEX AND ΧΑΙ ENTER PENTAGON RACE TO BUILD VOICE-CONTROLLED AUTONOMOUS DRONE SWARMS
SpaceX and xAl have joined a high-profile Pentagon technology competition focused on next-generation autonomous drone systems, marking one of the most ambitious efforts yet to accelerate artificial intelligence deployment in defense operations.
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February 21, 2026
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MICROSOFT TARGETS $50 BILLION AI EXPANSION ACROSS THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Microsoft says it is on track to invest as much as $50 billion by the end of the decade to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, skills training, and connectivity across developing economies, part of a broader strategy aimed at narrowing the global Al adoption gap.
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February 21, 2026
Techlife News
ALL MLS MATCHES TO STREAM FREE FOR APPLE TV SUBSCRIBERS IN 2026
Apple and Major League Soccer are expanding their long-term media partnership in 2026 by making every MLS match available to Apple TV subscribers without any additional subscription tier.
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February 21, 2026
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APPLE SETS GLOBAL 'SPECIAL EXPERIENCE' EVENTS FOR MARCH 4
Apple is preparing a coordinated series of media gatherings scheduled for March 4, inviting journalists and industry partners to attend simultaneous “Apple Experience” events in New York, London, and Shanghai.
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February 21, 2026
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NVIDIA SIGNS MULTIYEAR AI CHIP SUPPLY DEAL WITH META
Nvidia and Meta Platforms have entered a multiyear supply agreement that will see the social-media and artificial-intelligence giant deploy millions of Nvidia processors across its expanding global data-center infrastructure.
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February 21, 2026
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PLAYSTATION PLUS PRICE HIKE LOOMS AS SONY MOVES TO SHIELD PS5 FROM ANOTHER INCREASE
Sony is signaling that higher PlayStation Plus prices may be on the table as it works to avoid raising the cost of the PlayStation 5 again.
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February 21, 2026
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US PLANS FREEDOM.GOV PORTAL TO COUNTER EUROPEAN ONLINE CONTENT RESTRICTIONS
The U.S. State Department is preparing to launch a new online platform, reportedly called freedom.gov, designed to provide access to digital content restricted under certain European regulations. According to officials familiar with the initiative, the portal would allow users to view material that has been limited or removed under laws such as the European Union's Digital Services Act and the United Kingdom's Online Safety Act.
2 min |
February 21, 2026
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UBER COMMITS $100 MILLION TO BUILD ROBOTAXI FAST-CHARGING NETWORK
Uber Technologies Inc. is deepening its bet on autonomous mobility with a plan to invest more than $100 million in dedicated fast-charging hubs for robotaxi fleets across major U.S. cities. The company said it will begin building infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Dallas, three markets central to its expanding autonomous vehicle strategy.
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February 21, 2026
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APPLE PODCASTS EXPANDS INTO VIDEO WITH NEW EXPERIENCE IN IOS 26.4
Apple is preparing a significant evolution of its podcast platform, introducing a fully integrated video-podcast experience in upcoming software updates that extend the role of Apple Podcasts beyond audio distribution.
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February 21, 2026
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NEXT-GEN SERVICE FOR ADVANCED PERSONAL DEEP ANALYSIS AND COACHING
4 min |
February 21, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Amazon dethrones Walmart as biggest company by sales
E-commerce giant has edge over competitor by holding dominance in cloud computing.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Bill would make insurers cover resilient homes
Companies would risk a ban if they reject owners who meet fire safety standards.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Hundreds of driving schools closed amid federal crackdown
More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Pressure grows on Wasserman to resign from L.A. Olympics
Casey Wasserman faced more calls this week to resign from his position leading the 2028 L.A. Summer Olympics — the latest push to oust the embattled mogul in the aftermath of the recent Jeffrey Epstein files release.
2 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
State sues Trump, seeks to reinstate clean energy funds
California is suing the Trump administration over its termination of billions of dollars in funding for high-profile clean energy projects awarded under President Biden, state officials announced Wednesday.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
ICE insults the memory of Mexican plane crash victims
It’s one of the saddest hit songs to grace American music: “Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos).
3 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Glittering reward caps Liu's journey of joy on ice
She flipped her hair.
4 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sanders kicks off billionaire tax effort
Populist Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday formally kicked off the campaign to place a billionaires tax on the November ballot, framing the proposal as something larger than a debate about economic and tax policy as he appeared at a storied Los Angeles venue.
5 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
USC's NCAA tournament hopes take a hit
Trojans lose to Illinois by 36 at home, largest margin of defeat since Musselman took over.
3 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A grueling homecoming to Gaza
Delays, checkpoints and seizures mark family's journey from Egypt
6 min |
February 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Ethical leadership still matters
Re \"Why the board of LA28 backed its leader,\" Feb. 13
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