Ubuntu 26.04 surprised me - this upcoming release is seriously secure

The next release of Ubuntu desktop Linux is on the horizon, so I dove into the latest daily build to see what was what, and came away nodding my head in approval at the heightened security. [...]

X's 'open source' algorithm isn't a win for transparency, researchers say

When X's engineering team published the code that powers the platform's "for you" algorithm last month, Elon Musk said the move was a victory for transparency. "We know the al [...]

ExpressVPN deal: Two-year plans are up to 81 percent off

If you're looking to up your privacy game on the internet in the new year, you can do so for a little less than usual thanks to ExpressVPN's latest deal. Its two-year plans are up to 81 perc [...]

Anthropic is going after ChatGPT in a buzzy new ad campaign

Claude’s Super Bowl swing turns therapy, homework, business, and fitness into ad breaks — a pointed jab as OpenAI tests ads in ChatGPT [...]

AT&T's Turbo Live Cuts Through Cellular Congestion, and It'll Be Live for the Super Bowl

If you snagged a ticket for the big game, AT&T's new service helps you stay connected, even for T-Mobile and Verizon customers. [...]

This classic adaptation of Wuthering Heights arrives on HBO Max this month — here’s why it’s worth watching before you see the 2026 version

This is very different from Emerald Fennell's new movie [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, Feb. 5

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Feb. 5 [...]

Canon’s RF 14mm F1.4L VCM is exceptionally lightweight, fast and wide — it’s the dream lens for astrophotographers

Canon adds a sixth prime lens to its range of VCM hybird lenses for RF-mount mirrorless cameras, the Canon RF 14mm F1.4L VCM, plus a new fisheye zoom [...]

The 10 cheapest car brands to insure, according to Consumer Reports

If you're in the market for a new car and don't want exploding insurance premiums, consider these 10 auto brands [...]