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Tech Funds Beat the Market: Why Human‑Run CEFs Still Matter

February 26, 2026

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, some investors still trust people to steer their money. Three technology‑focused closed‑end funds—BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, and Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth

technology

Discord Delays Age Checks After User Backlash

February 26, 2026

Discord, which counts more than 200 million active members, has decided to pause its worldwide rollout of age‑verification tools. The company says it will keep meeting legal requirements for certain users, but the global launch will wait until it revises its initial plan announced in early February.

technology

Samsung’s Battery Breakthrough: Silicon‑Carbon Power

February 26, 2026

For years, Samsung stuck to a 5, 000‑mAh battery in its Galaxy S phones. That meant little difference in how long the phone lasted compared to rivals. Now, insiders say Samsung plans to use silicon‑carbon cells—technology that Chinese makers have been testing for a while. The new batteries promise

science

Fish Vaccine That Triggers Cell Death to Stop Virus

February 26, 2026

Scientists studied a live fish vaccine that weakens a deadly virus in goldfish. The vaccine was made by changing the virus’s DNA. They found seven small changes, five missing pieces and one swapped section in important genes. One key change removed the start of a gene that normally stops cells from

technology

Find N6: Foldable Phone With Near‑Invisible Screen Line

February 26, 2026

The Guangdong News channel recently showed the OPPO Find N6, and viewers were surprised to see almost no visible fold line on camera. The crease that usually marks a folding phone was barely detectable, a notable improvement over earlier models where the seam is obvious. OPPO’s design has managed

technology

Android 17: A New AI‑Driven Experience

February 26, 2026

Google’s Sameer Samat stepped onto the stage at Galaxy Unpacked and announced that Android 17 will bring “amazing things. ” He described the platform as shifting from a simple operating system to an intelligent system that learns and adapts to users. The focus is on embedding AI at the core of Andro

technology

Smart‑Glasses Alert: A New Android App Tries to Keep You Safe

February 26, 2026

A new Android app called Nearby Glasses can warn people when smart glasses that use Bluetooth are close by. The program was created by Yves Jeanrenaud, a researcher from Darmstadt University in Germany. It looks for special identifiers that are always sent by the glasses’ Bluetooth signals, such as

celebrities

Choosing How to Feed: A Personal Story

February 26, 2026

Elsie Hewitt, the partner of a well‑known comedian, recently shared her thoughts about how she raised their daughter. She chose formula instead of breastfeeding and explained why that decision felt right for her. The baby arrived in early December, after the couple had only announced their relation

health

Whole‑Body MRI Helps Spot Early Cancers in LFS Families

February 26, 2026

Li‑Fraumeni syndrome is a rare inherited condition that puts people at high risk for many cancers before age 30. The problem is caused by a harmful mutation in the TP53 gene, which normally stops abnormal cells from growing. Because of this danger, doctors worldwide advise yearly checks to catch tum

politics

Former Senator Steps Down From Clean‑Energy Firm Over Past Email Ties

February 26, 2026

Bob Kerrey, who once led Nebraska as a U. S. senator and later served as its governor, has left the board of Monolith, a state‑based clean‑energy startup. The move follows the release of Department of Justice documents that show Kerrey met and emailed Jeffrey Epstein more than ten years ago. Kerr