Of Interest

• Google Maps Gets Its Biggest Navigation Redesign In a Decade, Plus More AI

  

  Slashdot

• Valve says its loot boxes are more like trading cards than gambling

  

  TechSpot

• Get the new Galaxy S26 Ultra for up to $720 off with trade-in from Samsung - here's how

  

  Between the Lines

• How to Watch the 2026 Oscars and Who Prediction Markets Are Betting On

  

  Gizmodo

• Apple MacBook Pro Review (M5 Max, 16-inch): The Fastest MacBook Yet

  

  Wired

• Born as Wave in the Seattle area, Astound Broadband is merging with GFiber as new internet provider

  

  GeekWire

• Microsoft's 'Xbox Mode' Is Coming To Every Windows 11 PC

  

  Slashdot

• Apple Maps Might Be Cooked After This Huge Google Maps Update

  

  BGR

• Firefox on Windows 7 refuses to die, gets another six months of support

  

  Neowin

• Google just made Android gaming much more immersive " free update is a literal game-changer

  

  T3

• Valve Reveals Steam Machine Verified Badge Requirements At GDC 2026

  

  HotHardware

• Ex-Overwatch Boss Jeff Kaplan Says AI Can't Replace 'Human Spirit'

  

  Kotaku

• Anthropic's Claude AI can respond with charts, diagrams, and other visuals now

  

  The Verge

• Another longtime Microsoft executive is retiring

  

  Engadget

• Rivian reveals pricing and trim details for its R2 SUV

  

  Ars Technica