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Google continues to lock down YouTube features as it moves them behind the Premium subscription. First, it disabled background playback loopholes. Now it wants to charge you for song lyrics on YouTube Music. Several posts on the r/YoutubeMusic subreddit show the YouTube Music UI with a warning – “You have X views remaining, unlock lyrics with Premium”, where X starts at 5 and counts down to zero each time you hit the Lyrics tab. YouTube Music now requires a Premium subscription if you want to look at (more than a few) song lyrics This has been in the…

Over 160 companies in New York state have filed notices of mass layoffs since last March. None—in a group that includes Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and other employers that are adopting AI tools—attributed their workforce cuts in those filings to “technological innovation or automation.”That option was added 11 months ago to a required question on paperwork that businesses with 50 or more employees must file with the state to notify of sizable job losses. New York’s Department of Labor told WIRED that, as of the end of January, no employer had marked tech as the reason for their workforce reduction.Over the…

Looking ahead, Prosus will showcase its AI and technology capabilities at several events this year, including OLX’s “Claim AI” in Lisbon and Lifestyle Assistant demonstrations in Amsterdam. Prosus  has entered 2026 with a clear focus on execution, growth, and profitability, emphasizing disciplined management and strategic investment across its global portfolio. CEO Fabricio Bloisi highlighted the importance of identifying high-potential opportunities in India, Europe, and Latin America, while optimizing and strengthening the company’s existing businesses. The company does not plan major acquisitions this year, instead focusing on selling non-strategic and underperforming assets, with more than $2 billion in divestments expected this…

Moft Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro & iPad Air | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeGift Ideas $50–$100Moft Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro & iPad Air Gadget Flow EditorsMoft Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro & iPad AirProtect your iPad Pro or Air with the Moft Dynamic Folio Case, a slim cover that adds stand functionality without bulk or visual clutter.Precise model fit: Designed for specific iPad Pro and iPad Air generations, so ports, buttons, and cameras stay easy to use.Built-in viewing stand: Foldable cover creates stable angles for typing, browsing, or watching, making long sessions more comfortable.Slim,…

Lenovo is expected to announce the 5th-generation Lenovo Y700 gaming tablet next month and the company started teasing the device on Weibo. The teaser was quickly followed by a tip from Digital Chat Station, revealing more details. Lenovo Y700 (Gen 5) The official posters on Weibo confirm an 8.8-inch display with a 3040 x 1904px resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 2640Hz touch sampling rate for faster response during gaming, 800 nits maximum brightness, and 12-bit color depth. This will likely be the same display as last year’s model. And even though the poster doesn’t say anything about…

For a few days recently, the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28, Moltbook went viral in a matter of hours. It’s been designed as a place where instances of a free open-source LLM-powered agent known as OpenClaw (formerly known as ClawdBot, then Moltbot), could come together and do whatever they wanted.But is Moltbook really a glimpse of the future, as many…

The project marks a significant step in EU-Libya cooperation, reinforcing commitments to strengthen financial governance, support private sector development, and accelerate Libya’s journey toward a more inclusive, digital, and sustainable economy. The Ministry of Finance,  in collaboration with the European Union Delegation to Libya, the French Embassy, and Expertise France, officially inaugurated the Invest4Libya project, a major initiative aimed at enhancing Libya’s financial governance, improving its investment climate, and boosting the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the broader entrepreneurship ecosystem. The project adopts a holistic approach to economic reform, supporting efficient and transparent public financial management,…

Apple is reportedly set to roll out the first iOS 26.4 beta within the next two weeks. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the update will introduce select components of the revamped, Gemini-powered Siri. Gurman says the first iOS 26.4 beta is expected to be released to developers during the week of February 23, provided there are no further delays. While the update won’t deliver the complete Siri overhaul, it will allow users to try out select new features. The fully revamped, chatbot-style Siri is said to be unveiled alongside iOS 27 at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Beyond the…

For half a century, the world’s nuclear powers relied on an intricate and complex series of treaties that slowly and steadily reduced the number of nuclear weapons on the planet. Those treaties are gone now, and it doesn’t appear that they’ll be coming back anytime soon. As a stopgap measure, researchers and scientists are suggesting a bold and weird path forward: using a system of satellites and artificial intelligence to monitor the world’s nukes.“To be clear, this is plan B,” Matt Korda, an associate director at the Federation of American Scientists, tells WIRED. Korda has written a report at FAS…

These initiatives reflect the vision of Gabon’s President, H.E. Ali Bongo Ondimba, to strengthen the nation’s competitiveness and attract both regional and international investors. In Abu Dhabi, Gabon signed three strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) covering the mining, digital, and logistics sectors. The agreements are part of the government’s broader agenda to accelerate economic transformation and enhance the country’s investment appeal. These initiatives reflect the vision of Gabon’s President, H.E. Ali Bongo Ondimba, to strengthen the nation’s competitiveness and attract both regional and international investors. The MoUs are expected to foster development across key industries, support technological advancement, and improve…