These are the countries moving to ban social media for children

February 17, 2026

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

Amazon Fire TV’s new interface is now rolling out in the U.S.

February 17, 2026

Fire TV’s new interface simplifies its layout and navigation and adds Alexa+.

Some Olympic Athletes Are Pocketing $792,000 for Winning a Gold Medal. Here’s Which Countries Pay the Most.

February 17, 2026

The IOC doesn’t award prize money, but some countries offer six-figure payouts and more for a podium finish at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games.

The ‘Everything Is Urgent’ Culure Is Burning Everyone Out — Here’s How to Reset Priorities Before It’s Too Late

February 17, 2026

These days, “urgent” has become a default setting. As leaders, it’s up to us to think more deeply about what’s actually urgent versus what’s important — and what’s neither.

Apple Podcasts is getting an enhanced video experience this spring

February 17, 2026

By bringing an enhanced video podcasts viewing experience to its app, Apple is aiming to keep users from turning to rival platforms to watch their favorite shows.

Here are the 17 US-based AI companies that have raised $100m or more in 2026

February 17, 2026

Three U.S.-based AI companies raised rounds larger than $1 billion so far in 2026 with 14 others raising rounds of $100 million or more.

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February 17, 2026

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Work-Life Balance Is a Lie — Here’s the Truth Nobody Wants to Admit

February 17, 2026

Everyone chases work-life balance, thinking it will reduce stress and improve their performance — but few question whether the idea itself is the real problem.

India bids to attract over $200B in AI infrastructure investment by 2028

February 17, 2026

India is ramping up shared AI compute, adding 20,000 GPUs as part of a broader push to attract global AI investment.

Snapchat launches creator subscription in the U.S.

February 17, 2026

Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price.

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