Is It Ever Safe to Microwave Plastic? I Asked a Few Experts to Weigh InMicroplastics may seem like a wellness buzzword, but studies are accumulating about the amount we consume daily, with the long-term health risks still unknown.While a microwave on its own is said to be safe, putting plastic containers, plastic wrap, silicone and other polymer compounds under its freakishly hot...

Data breach at fintech giant Figure affects close to a million customers In Brief Posted: 10:14 AM PST · February 18, 2026 Image Credits:Michael Nagle/Bloomberg / Getty Images The data breach that hit blockchain-based lending giant Figure affected nearly a million customers, according to a security researcher.  Last week, Figure...

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Feb. 11Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer?  Click here for today's Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? A couple of the clues took me a few minutes,...

Concierge Bots, Autonomous Carts and Smart Tags: Welcome to MWC's Airport of the Future Your airport could someday be much more tech-infused. Here's what that might look like. Abrar Al-Heeti Senior Technology Reporter Abrar's interests include phones, streaming, autonomous vehicles, internet trends, entertainment, pop culture and digital accessibility. In addition to her current...

ICO writes to Meta over 'concerning' AI smart glasses reportRegulator contacts Meta over workers watching intimate AI glasses videosChris VallanceSenior technology reporterGetty ImagesMeta founder Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated the Ray-Ban Meta glasses in September 2025The UK data watchdog is writing to Meta following a "concerning" report claiming outsourced workers were able to view sensitive...