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Entertainment
10 Best Anti-Valentine’s Day Movies to Stream Now
Polygon has curated a list of 10 perfect anti-Valentine’s Day movies available for streaming, featuring horror and drama films that break romantic conventions. The collection includes Ari Aster’s unnerving horror film ‘Midsommar,’ which follows a deteriorating couple navigating tragedy during a disastrous Swedish commune trip. These films offer the perfect alternative to typical Valentine’s fare, showcasing relationships gone wrong and dark explorations of love’s failures.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/best-anti-valentines-day-movies-streaming-2026/
The Best and Worst Star Wars Couples, Ranked
Still, some Star Wars pairings are better than others. Below, I’ve ranked the top 10 Star Wars couples across film and TV, and explained what makes them the best (or worst) thing since laser-sliced bread. And yes, these are all taken from recognized Star Wars canon, not fan ships. So while I see and understand you Finnpoe fans, they will not be featured on this list. Sorry.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/best-star-wars-couples-ranked/
Georgia Tech Reveals Wild Musical Instrument Competition Finalists
Georgia Tech has announced the finalists for its annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, now in its 28th year. The contest invites inventors worldwide to submit unique instrument designs competing for $10,000 in prizes. This year’s finalists include Amphibian Modules, a modular synth using saltwater instead of patch cables, the Gajveena combining a double bass with traditional Indian instruments, and the whimsical Fiddle Henge—a playable stone circle made entirely of fiddles. Past winners have included founders of Teenage Engineering, Artiphon, and Roli.
Video Game Turns Artifact Repatriation Into Thrilling Heist Adventure
Relooted transforms the serious issue of returning stolen colonial artifacts into an exciting heist game, addressing cultural restitution when diplomatic efforts fail. The game tackles the ongoing problem of colonizing nations like the British Museum holding stolen treasures such as the Rosetta Stone and Benin Bronzes, offering players a unique way to engage with this real-world cultural crisis through reverse heist mechanics.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/games/878121/relooted-review-xbox-steam
SMBC Tackles the Moral Philosophy of Adam Sandler Movies
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal delivers a sharp satirical take on our cultural double standards regarding moral content in entertainment. The comic provocatively asks why Adam Sandler’s films escape the moral scrutiny applied to other media. Check out the bonus panel for the full punchline!
Source: https://www.smbc-comics.com/comic/moral \n## Science
NASA Scrambles to Fix Rocket Fuel Leaks Before Moon Mission
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has vowed to solve the fueling problems plaguing the Space Launch System rocket before the Artemis III Moon landing mission. The agency faces an immediate challenge with Artemis II, preparing for a second countdown test as early as next week after a hydrogen leak cut short a previous rehearsal. The nearly 10-day Artemis II mission will carry four astronauts around the Moon’s far side.
Unveiling the Kuiper Belt: Ancient Relics and Hidden Planets Await Discovery
Beyond Neptune’s orbit lies the mysterious Kuiper Belt, a frozen frontier of ancient relics and possibly hidden planets. While astronomers have cataloged about 4,000 objects over three decades, next-generation telescopes like Chile’s Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope will soon reveal ten times more, illuminating this enigmatic region of our solar system.
Source: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/astronomers-are-filling-in-the-blanks-of-the-kuiper-belt/ \n## Health
Transform Your Salads With This Genius Crispy Lentil Trick
A food writer’s trick for turning lentils into a satisfyingly crisp topping for salads, grain bowls, and more. This simple technique adds irresistible savory crunch and plant-based protein to elevate everyday dishes into restaurant-worthy meals.
Source: https://www.seriouseats.com/crispy-lentil-trick-11906929 \n## Technology
Jikipedia Turns Epstein’s Emails Into Encyclopedia of Powerful Associates
The creators of Jmail have built Jikipedia, a Wikipedia-style platform that transforms Epstein’s email archives into detailed dossiers on his associates, their communications, and connections to his properties and business dealings. Each entry lists known visits, potential knowledge of crimes, and possible legal violations, creating a comprehensive searchable database of his network.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/policy/879508/jikipedia-epstein-email-encyclopedia
Score Big on AMD-Powered iBuyPower Gaming Desktops This Presidents Day
Save on iBuyPower’s high-performance pre-built gaming PCs featuring AMD’s Ryzen X3D processors and Radeon 9070 XT GPUs. The Element 9 Pro R07 drops to $1,899 with code STARS, while the Slate with the newer 9800X3D CPU is $2,099.99 at Best Buy—both ready to crush 1440p gaming.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/878927/ibuypower-gaming-desktop-pc-presidents-day-sale-deal
Turn Your iPhone Into a Game Boy with This $35 Controller
GameSir’s Pocket Taco transforms your smartphone into a retro gaming handheld reminiscent of the classic Game Boy. Unlike magnetic or split controllers, this $35 accessory uses a unique hinged clamp mechanism to bite onto your phone, perfect for playing retro games that don’t require thumbsticks.
Inside the EVA AI Cafe: Speed Dating With Non-Human Companions
At a New York wine bar transformed into the EVA AI Cafe, patrons sit across from phones instead of people. The author went on speed dates with AI companions like Phoebe Callas, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping modern romance. This experimental dating concept raises fascinating questions about human connection in an increasingly digital world.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/report/879327/eva-ai-cafe-dating-ai-companions
Break Free from Big Tech with These Essential App Alternatives
The Verge’s Installer newsletter delivers a comprehensive guide to reclaiming your digital independence by switching from Big Tech services to privacy-focused alternatives. From calendar apps to social platforms, discover tools that put you back in control of your online experience while maintaining functionality and improving your digital wellbeing.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/879114/best-big-tech-app-alternatives-installer \n## Politics
Your Phone: A Powerful Tool of Resistance Against State Violence
Eyewitness video analyzed by The New York Times shows Alex Pretti holding a phone when federal agents shot him—not his legally carried gun as the Trump administration claimed. The phone in his hand, captured frame by frame, tells a different story about what really happened that day.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/policy/879273/alex-pretti-ice-cbp-trump-free-speech
Europäische Militärs fordern Offensive Cyberkapazitäten
Europäische Militärs und Nachrichtendienste fordern eine Neubewertung von Gegenattacken im hybriden Krieg. Neue Mandate und europäische Werkzeuge müssten her.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/MCSC…
Vice Chancellor Klingbeil advocates for children’s social media regulation
An Einschränkungen komme man nicht mehr vorbei, sagt der Vizekanzler. Er habe seine Meinung geändert.
Source: [www.heise.de/news/Klin… \n## Business
South Korea Hunts Multilingual Pirates to Protect K-Content Empire
South Korea’s copyright agency is recruiting 25 multilingual monitors to track down pirated Korean content across 10 languages, working alongside AI systems to combat piracy. The program has already removed 240,000 infringing links in 2025, proving that human expertise remains crucial in the fight against digital piracy.
Source: https://torrentfreak.com/south-korea-seeks-multilingual-talent-to-hunt-down-k-content-piracy/
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Gaming Dominance With Massive $6 Billion Acquisition Deal
Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group is acquiring Mobile Legends developer Moonton from ByteDance in a landmark $6 billion deal, marking another major move in the kingdom’s aggressive expansion of its gaming empire. This acquisition significantly strengthens Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the global gaming industry and signals continued consolidation in the mobile gaming market.
Source: https://kotaku.com/saudi-arabia-bytedance-moonton-acecraft-mobile-ea-2000668972
Die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026 im Ranking
Der Beitrag Die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026 erschien zuerst beim Online-Magazin BASIC thinking. Über unseren Newsletter UPDATE startest du jeden Morgen bestens informiert in den Tag.
Jeder Haushalt wird mit Strom versorgt und auch in der Industrie spielt Strom eine wichtige Rolle. Doch gerade für Privatleute stellt sich vielfach die Frage, für welchen Anbieter man sich entscheiden soll. In unserem wöchentlichen Ranking zeigen wir dir die zehn besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026.
Die Stadtwerke vor Ort bieten vielfach zwar einen direkt vor Ort ansässigen Service, doch einen guten Stromanbieter macht inzwischen weit mehr aus. Die Strompreise spielen eine Rolle, die Erreichbarkeit und der allgemeine Service – und hinzu kommt auch, wie sich die Anbieter online präsentieren. Das Gesamtpaket zählt bei den besten Stromanbietern in Deutschland 2026 also. Aber welche Anbieter haben dort in diesem Jahr die Nase vor und wie wurden sie bewertet?
Das Deutsche Institut für Servicequalität (DISQ) hat in einer aktuellen Auswertung die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland für das Jahr 2026 auserkoren und liefert somit die Datenbasis für unser aktuelles Ranking. Somit ergeben sich folgende Platzierungen für die besten Stromanbieter in der Republik im laufenden Jahr.
Die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026
Nach wie vor gibt es bei vielen Stromanbietern noch Potenzial, sich zu verbessern. Vor allem die Preise für Energie sind nach wie vor ein großer Kritikpunkt. Dennoch gibt es Stromanbieter, die in diesem Jahr gut bewertet werden und somit zeigt sich: Kundinnen und Kunden können bei diesen Stromanbietern optimal einen Energieliefervertrag abschließen und bekommen dann Energie zu ordentlichen Konditionen. Das sind die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026:
Platz 10: Polarstern
Auf dem zehnten Platz im Ranking der besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland im Jahr 2026 landet mit Polarstern ein Anbieter aus München. Polarstern bekommt vom DISQ insgesamt 70,9 Punkte und somit das Gesamturteil „gut“. Übrigens: Beim „gut“ bleibt es bei allen Stromanbietern, die es im Jahr 2026 in das Ranking geschafft haben. Die Unterschiede zwischen Polarstern und den anderen vertretenen Anbietern sind also nicht unbedingt groß. Vielmehr kommt es manchmal auf kleine Details an.
Der Beitrag Die besten Stromanbieter in Deutschland 2026 erschien zuerst auf BASIC thinking. Folge uns auch auf Google News und Flipboard oder abonniere unseren Newsletter UPDATE.
Source: https://www.basicthinking.de/blog/2026/02/14/besten-stromanbieter-deutschland-2026/
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