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When Anthropic launched years ago, the company wanted an industry-wide "race to the top" in artificial intelligence, instead of a race to the bottom in pursuit of customers and market dominance that would inadvertently lead to catastrophic safety risks. So Anthropic adopted safety principles and policies that it hoped it competitors would also implement. In some instances, companies, including Google and OpenAI, did, according to Anthropic. Still, Anthropic's hopes didn't "pan out" as the compan

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Just how much does one phone change in a year, anyway?That's what we're here to find out. Samsung just launched its Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship handset at a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, which means it's time to see how it compares to the Galaxy S25 Ultra from a year ago. Both phones are powerful Android devices, but one would hope that an extra year has given Samsung some time to refine and improve the S26 Ultra. We've only gotten a little hands-on time with the newest flagship, and we'

While some porn performers are out there making six figures a year — or month — many don't. In 2024, it was revealed that the average OnlyFans creator pocketed just $1,300 a year. But that sum was a calculation based on OnlyFans' numbers. What do actual 18+ creators say they earn?The average creator earns about $58,700 a year from adult work, or about $5,000 per month, according to a survey from adult industry research firm SWR Data. SEE ALSO:How I make six figures on OnlyFans withou

The infamous dating platform Ashley Madison just announced a massive global rebrand, and the sheer audacity of its new PR spin is worth talking about.Ashley Madison is officially dropping the “affairs” label and repositioning itself as a privacy-first destination for "discreet dating.” But if you’ve kept up with the company’s track record, you have a right to feel a little skeptical.SEE ALSO:OnlyFans 'baits and switches' customers with false promises, lawsuit claims

A new generation of Samsung Galaxy is here. The Samsung Galaxy S26 made its debut during Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and preorders start today ahead of its March 11 release. While there are very few differences between the new S26 Samsung Galaxy phones and previous generations, there are some noteworthy changes.SEE ALSO:Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra: Comparing price, specs, and features
Now, Samsung has combined its AI photo and video studio into the Creative Studio. What's c

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked was full of announcements about the company's new line of Galaxy S26 smartphones. And, of course, Samsung had plenty to highlight in terms of its Galaxy AI features too.One of the major new AI-related features this year from Samsung involves the Galaxy S26's photo app. All photo tools, including AI editing, will all live in a new Creative Studio so users can capture, edit, enhance, and generate multimedia content without the need to use multiple applications.The ability t

The latest Samsung Galaxy Unpacked takes place on Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. PT in San Francisco, and Mashable will be reporting live from the event. We're fully expecting a new generation of Galaxy phones and wireless earbuds, including the flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra. After months of leaks, rumors, and teases, Samsung will finally unveil its latest Galaxy phones and AI features, and we'll be there to bring you the latest updates. Keep checking this live blog for up-to-the-minute news on device launches,

Samsung showed off its new Privacy Display feature during its marquee Unpacked event on Wednesday, where it announced its new lineup of Galaxy S26 phones. Mashable's Amanda Yeo covered the Privacy Display news as it dropped, calling it "the coolest innovation by far" at the tech giant's big event. The general idea is that the Galaxy S26 Ultra can change screen visibility to ensure your privacy. The actual pixels within the display shift to keep nosy eyes off your screen.But there's more to Priva

Samsung just wrapped Galaxy Unpacked 2026, and if there was one word the company wanted you to remember, it was "agentic."With the unveiling of the new S26 line of phones, Samsung wants to make clear that its smartphones will do the work for you. There were several neat breakout features for the S26 lineup that stood out during the AI-focused showcase.SEE ALSO:Samsung Galaxy S26 phone cases: Where to get fun ones right now
Between agentic AI integrations, gamer-grade performance, and a genuinely

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As expected, the Samsung Unpacked event on Feb. 25 confirmed the release of the Samsung Galaxy S26 family: The regular S26, the S26 Plus, and the S26 Ultra. Some big Samsung fans are pumped because th

If your phone is being blown up by the Xbox app right now, you're not alone. Around 12:30 p.m. ET, users began receiving a flurry of pop-up app alerts that all read: This is a dummy test message sent via braze. please capture a screenshot once you receive it. This should take you to the recently added gallery.SEE ALSO:Samsung Galaxy Unpacked live blog: See the latest updates
App users, of course, flocked to reddit to discuss the wave of seemingly endless notifications. In one post that has since

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OpenClaw is the latest AI attempting to make our lives (maybe?) easier. The open-source AI assistant runs locally on your device that operates on your behalf, scanning your email inbox, messages, calendar, Slack notifications

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Samsung has updated its flagship earbuds for 2026, announcing the new Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro du

It's time for another round of Google vs. Samsung.Google launched the Pixel 10 phone last summer, while Samsung's newest flagship, the Galaxy S26, is making its grand debut in the new year. These two Android heavyweights have plenty in common, but also enough points of divergence to make it a real decision for anyone looking to upgrade their non-iOS handset. Here is how the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 compare, with the caveat that we've only had a little hands-on time with the S26 so far.Samsung Gal

There's a new base model in town.At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung officially unveiled the standard Galaxy S26 — and on paper, it looks a lot like last year's Galaxy S25. But as always, the devil's in the details.Let's not waste time: Here's how the base Galaxy S26 compares to the base Galaxy S25 in terms of price, design, specs, camera, and battery life.Credit: Mashable / Joseph Maldonado
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Galaxy S25: PriceSamsung will be giving the Galaxy S26 a notable bump from the

Samsung has just announced its latest flagship smartphone line for the year, the Samsung Galaxy S26.Many eyes are going to be on the most powerful device in the lineup, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. In fact, some of those smartphone users looking at the S26 Ultra may even be iPhone owners who are considering defecting to Android.So, how does the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra stack up to Apple's most powerful current-generation iPhone, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which was released last fall? Let's take a

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S26 Ultra smartphone at Samsung Unpacked on Wednesday — or as the tech giant put it, their new "AI phone." Coming in at 0.3 millimetres thinner and four grams lighter than last year's S25 Ultra, Samsung's 2026 flagship phone continues to lean heavily into AI, aiming to transition machine learning from a feature to an integral part of its infrastructure.Yet despite this, one of the S26 Ultra's most exciting features has nothing to do with generative AI. Say h

Finally, after weeks of waiting, the full Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup is here: The Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra are all available for preorder now and scheduled to launch on March 11.The Korean phone maker announced its latest series of Android flagships during a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco on Wednesday. The S26 Ultra is Samsung's slimmest Ultra series phone yet, and it introduces the world's first-ever built-in Privacy Display. All three phones arrive with various improvements a

New Samsung earbuds are here, following announcements at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026.Samsung announced two models — the Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro, which will retail for $179 and $249, respectively. The earbuds were released alongside the new Galaxy S26 phones and will be available to buy starting March 11, with preorders starting today in select markets. It's been a couple of years since Samsung last released its standard earbuds and Pro models, so we rounded up everything you nee

You might have to pay a bit more for a new Samsung Galaxy — but it depends on the model you're planning to purchase. The tech giant dropped its new line of Galaxy phones at its marquee Unpacked event on Wednesday. Samsung will start shipping the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra on March 11, and all three are available for pre-order now. Unfortunately, the S26 and S26 plus do arrive with small price increases. Between a global memory shortage, tariffs, and inflation, the news is disappoi

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It's a good day to be an Industry fan.Not only has HBO announced that the show has been renewed for a fifth and final season, it has also revealed that the Season 4 finale will be airing early, meaning viewers will get all their pressing Harper (Myha'la) and Yasmin (Marisa Abela) questions answered sooner than they think.SEE ALSO:'Industry's Myha'la and Marisa Abela break down Harper and Yasmin's heart to heart (and that kiss)
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Whether you've been there since the very beginning for Pokémon's reign or you recently caught the pocket monster-collecting bug, you know it's only gotten more popular over the years. Feb. 27 is Pokémon Day, an annual celebration of the launch of the original Pokémon Red and Green games in Japan. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special livestream and a variety of events that multiple companies are getting in on as well: eBay, for example. The

Samsung's big Galaxy Unpacked event is nearly here, and you can expect lots of news to break.The Galaxy Unpacked livestream will begin Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. ET. Mashable will be reporting live from the event, but you don't have to be with us in San Francisco to stay up to date. Mashable's Chance Townsend wrote the full breakdown of what devices to expect, and unless Samsung pulls a last-minute surprise, we'll finally get a look at the new Galaxy S26 lineup. That'll likely include a Galax

Security researchers have warned of a sophisticated cloaking platform that lets bad actors maneuver around automated security protocols and spoof brands on Google ad platforms. The service, referred to as 1Campaign, provides hackers with a one-stop-shop for running malicious ads and enabling fraud "at scale," a recent report by cybersecurity company Varonis uncovered. Using just a single dashboard, hackers can cloak malicious content from security researchers, ad platform reviewers, and automate

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TL;DR: Live stream PSG vs. Monaco in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The first leg of the Champions League matchup between PSG and Monaco was awesome. At one point, it looked like the defending champions were going to be dumped out of the competition, but they came fighting back from 2-0 down to win 3-2. Now they face off again in the second leg, this time in Paris.Désiré Doué was t

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We don't usually consider the end of February as one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV, but Amazon is surprising us in the best way possible. Since spring weather is apparently still weeks away, we're staying tucked in

Between 2021's unsettling We're All Going to the World's Fair and 2024's critically acclaimed I Saw the TV Glow, director Jane Schoenbrun has cemented themselves as a key voice in queer horror. Now, they continue to play with horror conventions with their third feature film, the upcoming Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.The film stars Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson as two women caught in the web of the long-running slasher franchise Camp Miasma.Once a horror staple, Camp Miasma has fa

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For years, the "last mile" of digital transformation has been littered with forgotten PDFs and ignored training manuals. Organizations spend millions on sophisticated software like SAP or Salesforce, only for employees to struggle with basic navigation. Now, as the era of agentic AI arrives, companies face a double-edged sword: they must teach human employees to collaborate with AI, while simultaneously teaching AI agents to navigate the labyrinthine interfaces of the modern enterprise. One

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I love Resident Evil. That wasn’t always the case. I've mentioned in past reviews that growing up, I hated scary video games. One of my core memories is my cousin trying to get me to play Resident Evil 2 and failing spectacularly — he couldn’t even get me past the opening because the zombies terrified me and I didn’t understand how tank controls worked (I still don't, if we're being honest). Years later, I had weeks of nightmares after watching a 10-minute preview of Dead