Author: Editor Adeel
Today marks the first solar eclipse of 2026. An annular solar eclipse graces the skies on Tuesday, February 17. It creates a stunning “ring of fire” effect around the sun. This celestial event captivates skywatchers worldwide. The moon passes between Earth and the sun. But it appears too small to fully block the sun’s disk. The eclipse begins at 11:42 a.m. GMT per Time and Date. It peaks in the day for viewers in remote areas. The event lasts several hours in total. Only Antarctica offers a full view of the annular phase. Here, the moon leaves a bright ring visible.…
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has aired its fifth episode, titled “In the Name of the Mother,” and it has become the most intense instalment of the season so far. The episode centres on Ser Duncan the Tall’s trial of seven against Prince Aerion Targaryen, a bloody combat that tests loyalty, honour, and survival. It also deepens the show’s political backdrop, including early hints of the Blackfyre Rebellion and the fragile state of the Targaryen Dynasty.The Trail of Seven takes place in the present-day timeline of the series. Dunk’s side includes Prince Baelor Targaryen, Lyon Baratheon, and several other…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has admitted a long-running error in its online state pension forecast tool that may have misled up to 800,000 people about how much they will receive in retirement. The mistake meant many workers were told they would get the full new state pension when they might actually receive less. The problem lay in how the “Check your State Pension” service treated years when people were “contracted out” of the additional state pension. During those years, National Insurance contributions were redirected to private or workplace pension schemes, which should reduce the state pension later. The online tool…
The first State of Play of the year by PlayStation is proving to be rather newsworthy. Although Sony has not disclosed much about what it is going to present, the stream is going to last more than an hour, which means that there must be at least something intriguing.The show will commence at 5 pm ET on February 12. The PlayStation YouTube channel is also broadcasting other variations of the stream. One of them has English subtitles, and the other is in Japanese. Otherwise, you may respond to everything being revealed in the Twitch chat. The showcase will consist of…
Amazon has launched its Presidents’ Day Sale for 2026, offering deep discounts across electronics, home goods, fashion, and more. The sale is running as the first major shopping event of the year, giving shoppers a chance to save after the holiday-season deals ended. The offers are live now and will continue through the three-day weekend, ending on Monday, February 16.The sale officially started in early February and is already live on Amazon’s dedicated Presidents’ Day deals page. Shoppers can browse thousands of discounted items by category, including Apple gadgets, robot vacuums, kitchen appliances, mattresses, tools, and clothing. Amazon has not…
Apple is again at the centre of a fresh wave of iPhone rumours, as leaks and analyst notes paint a detailed picture of what could come in 2026. The buzz covers three main fronts: a spring-launched iPhone 17e, the flagship iPhone 18 Pro series, and Apple’s long-rumoured foldable “iPhone Fold.” None of these devices is officially confirmed, but multiple sources point to similar timelines and features, making the rumours hard to ignore. Reports suggest Apple may announce the iPhone 17e on February 19, 2026, as a mid-cycle refresh of the iPhone 16e. The phone is expected to keep the same design…
Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats today. It happens when attackers pretend to be a trusted person or company to trick people into giving away passwords, bank details, or other sensitive information. These fake messages usually come as emails, text messages, or social media messages that look real but lead to harmful websites or downloads. Phishing works by using engineering. Attackers copy the design of real banks, shops, or services so the victim feels safe clicking a link or opening an attachment. Once the victim enters login details or downloads a file, the attacker can steal data, lock…
Cadillac has officially launched the 2026 Formula 1 livery for its debut season, marking the American luxury brand’s first full-scale entry into the sport. The new livery was revealed during a Super Bowl television advert on February 8, 2026, giving fans their first clear look at the race-day design of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team car. The team will line up as the 11th outfit on the grid, joining existing manufacturers such as Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull. Cadillac’s 2026 livery features a striking two-tone scheme, with the right side of the car predominantly black and the left side predominantly white,…
Online public services will be made more resilient and secure so that people can use them with confidence. With new measures, people can use them without any uncertainty when it comes to applying for benefits, paying taxes or seeking healthcare.The Government Cyber Action Plan, launched on Tuesday, 6 January, is supported by more than £210 million, and it spells out how the government will elevate itself to confront the increasing level of threats in the online space. The plan will enable the swift enhancement of cyber defences and digital resilience in government departments and the wider public sector at large,…
There is a buzz about the possibility of the Northern Lights or aurora borealis appearing in the UK skies this week, likely due to the most significant solar eruption of 2026. The phenomenon is a sequence of strong solar flares, with the greatest occurring in just two days.NASA stated that three large flares occurred on February 1 and at different times of the day, with another one on February 2. These stunning heavenly spectacles are not spectacular, but also promise spectacular celestial events to the stargazers around the nation.NASA space alerts confirmed that the strong flares started on Feb 1.…