The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fandom Is Tearing Itself Apart 13. February 2026 (19:21) The breakout hockey romance has sparked legions of enthralled fans, along with obsessive, parasocial behavior that’s starting to get called out.(Wired)
These Open Earbuds Are Just Over $20 13. February 2026 (19:18) Don’t be fooled by a slowly dropping price tag, the Acefit are surprisingly capable.(Wired)
Zillow Has Gone Wild—for AI 13. February 2026 (17:14) As the housing market stalls, Zillow’s CEO sees AI as “an ingredient rather than a threat” that can both help the company protect its turf and reinvent how people search for homes.(Wired)
Are Waterproof Sneakers Worth It? (2026) 13. February 2026 (14:00) The idea of having warm, dry feet on your wet, snowy run is appealing. But you might not like the trade-offs.(Wired)
How Ilia Malinin Revolutionized Figure Skating with His Quadruple Axel 13. February 2026 (13:00) On Friday, the US Olympic skater known as the “Quad God” will compete in his last event of the 2026 Winter Games. Everyone will be watching to see if he does his famous quad axel—and a backflip, too.(Wired)
Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers 13. February 2026 (12:30) EVA AI created a pop-up romantic date night at a Manhattan wine bar to help making AI-human relationships a “new normal.”(Wired)
