It’s no secret that the electrical grid is aging, but one part stands out from the rest. Transformers haven’t changed much since Thomas Edison made his first light bulb.  Now, a string of startups are working to modernize the transformer, replacing it with modern power electronics that promise to give grid operators more control over how and where electricity flows.  …

A six-month-old baby macaque named Punch — rejected by his mother shortly after being born in July — has found an unusual source of comfort: a cuddly orangutan plush toy. Viral footage of Punch clinging to the stuffed companion has drawn global attention and influenced the way zookeepers care for him. Videos and images show Punch tightly holding the stuffed …

UAE sends 30 tonnes of food aid to support drought-affected communities in Kenya Source link

Depop has been sold to eBay for $1.2bn, marking a 25 per cent discount to the price paid five years ago by Etsy. Etsy acquired the London-founded second-hand fashion platform for $1.6bn in 2021 at the height of pandemic-era ecommerce growth. The resale comes as Etsy refocuses on its core handmade and vintage marketplace. Founded in 2011 by English-Italian entrepreneur …

Former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir has once again stirred the pot with a bold and controversial forecast for the T20 World Cup 2026. Just days after his ‘slogger’ dig at Abhishek Sharma, a prediction that seemed to gain weight as the opener struggled with three consecutive ducks, Amir has now claimed that the defending champions and hosts, India, will fail …

OpenAI seems to have found product-market fit with young Indians. The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age accounted for nearly 50% of messages sent to ChatGPT in the country, and users under 30 accounted for 80%. The AI lab said Indians use ChatGPT mostly for work, with 35% of all messages relating to …

Kiwi cricketer Mark Chapman expressed confidence ahead of the match. COLOMBO: The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup will commence in Colombo with a high-profile clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. Kiwi cricketer Mark Chapman expressed confidence ahead of the match, citing New Zealand’s experience against Pakistan. Speaking at a press conference, Chapman said the conditions in this …

In a tournament already filled with fairytale narratives, Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has etched his name into the cricketing history books by becoming the oldest captain to win a Player of the Match award in an ICC tournament. The 39-year-old achieved the feat during Zimbabwe’s emphatic six-wicket victory over co-hosts Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup 2026 on Thursday, …

UAE concludes historic debut at Olympic Winter Games Source link

UAE President receives Hungarian Prime Minister’s Chief National Security Adviser Source link

This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial, claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram “useful” and not addictive. In this episode, we chat about Zuck’s testimony and the potential implications of this trial for social media companies. Also, we dive into the latest effects of the RAMaggedon RAM shortage, including a potential PlayStation …

Britain recorded its largest monthly budget surplus on record in January as rising tax receipts and a sharp fall in debt interest costs boosted the public finances. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show government revenues exceeded spending by £30.4bn in January, the highest surplus since monthly records began in 1993 and well above City forecasts of £23.8bn. January …

The US State Department is building a web portal, where Europeans and anyone else can see online content banned by their governments, according to Reuters. It was supposed to be launched at Munich Security Conference last month, but some state department officials reportedly voiced their concerns about the project. The portal will be hosted on freedom.gov, which currently just shows …

Brian Bennett has been in sensational form for Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2026, emerging as the backbone of their historic campaign. The 22-year-old opener has displayed a level of unshakable composure that has left seasoned veterans in awe. He has now left behind legends like Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler to achieve a massive milestone in the tournament’s …

IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack said IMF delegation will visit Pakistan starting February 25. Web Desk February 20, 2026 WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognized improvements in Pakistan’s economy. IMF Director of Communications Julie Kozack said during a press briefing in Washington that an IMF delegation will visit Pakistan starting February 25. During the visit, the delegation …