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Apple CarPlay is adding support for ChatGPT and other AI chatbots
Apple will soon let drivers converse with AI chatbots while on the road.
The company’s CarPlay Developer Guide (via MacRumors) now includes voice-based chat apps supported by CarPlay. Or, at least, they will be supported when iOS 26.4 launches this spring. This presumably will include third-party AI apps like ChatGPT and Gemini, giving users the ability to verbally ask the AI bots questions while they drive. Previously, CarPlay users could only give voice commands to Siri while driving.
There are, of course, a few caveats to this.
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The first is that the companies behind apps like ChatGPT and Gemini will specifically need to update their apps so they work with CarPlay. The second is that wake-up words will not work here; you’ll have to manually open the app in question to start talking to it. Finally, you won’t be able to issue car or iPhone commands using these apps. You can still ask questions, but you can’t ask ChatGPT to do anything to your car or phone.
Other upcoming iOS 26.4 features include AI-generated Apple Music playlists, increased video playback options for Podcasts, and end-to-end encryption for RCS messages. There’s a beta available now, with the full update coming in the spring.
Now, we just need to wait and see if Apple includes the AI-powered Siri we’ve all been waiting for in iOS 26.4, though it looks unlikely.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 20
After nights of mostly darkness, the Moon is treating us to some viewing features tonight once again. Keep reading to see what exactly you can spot on its surface tonight.
What is today’s Moon phase?
As of Friday, Feb. 20, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA’s Daily Moon Guide, 9% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
Moon gazing is back, and there are a few viewing opportunities for tonight. With no visual aids, you should be able to make out a few surface features, but mainly the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. If you add a telescope or binoculars, you’ll add the Endymion Crater to this line up.
When is the next Full Moon?
The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.
What are Moon phases?
NASA tells us that the Moon completes a full orbit around Earth in roughly 29.5 days. During this cycle, it passes through eight distinct phases. Although we consistently see the same side of the Moon, the portion illuminated by the Sun shifts as it travels along its orbit. The changing angle of sunlight reflecting off the Moon’s surface is what makes it appear full, partially lit, or nearly dark at different times. The eight phases include:
New Moon – The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it’s invisible to the eye).
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Waxing Crescent – A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter – Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous – More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon – The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous – The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) – Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent – A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
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Hurdle hints and answers for February 20, 2026
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it’ll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today’s Hurdle, don’t worry! We have you covered.
Hurdle Word 1 hint
To snap.
Hurdle Word 1 answer
FLICK
Hurdle Word 2 hint
Come up.
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Hurdle Word 2 Answer
ARISE
Hurdle Word 3 hint
Chubby.
Hurdle Word 3 answer
PUDGY
Hurdle Word 4 hint
Sheet.
Hurdle Word 4 answer
PAPER
Final Hurdle hint
A vital organ.
Hurdle Word 5 answer
LIVER
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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Gift the most important family member the Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder while its on sale for under $70
SAVE $30: The Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder (5 liter) is on sale at Amazon for $69.99, marked down from the standard price of $99.99. That’s a 30% discount.
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All pet owners know the cat or dog is arguably the most important member of the family. Taking care of their needs is a high priority. If you won’t be home during feeding times, there’s an easy way to keep pets fed, and it’s on a great sale today at Amazon.
As of Feb. 19, the five-liter Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder is on sale at Amazon for $69.99, marked down from the standard price of $99.99. That’s a 30% discount.
The Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder can hold five liters of food for your furry friend. Petlibro mentions that’s about a weeks worth of food for dogs and up to 20 days of meals for cats. In Mashable’s review of the best automatic pet feeders, the Petlibro earns the top spot as the best model for portion control.
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From the Petlibro app, you’ll be able to schedule up to 10 meals per day at designated times. And as an extra fun bonus, you can record a message that’ll play to your pets at each feeding time. Adding to that feature, you can record up to 10 customized messages to play during different feeding times and set each at an appropriate volume. That’ll be great for late-night cat meals when the kids are already asleep.
The pet food sits in a stainless steel container that’s designed to keep food fresh. Knowing some pets would love to sneak in an extra meal, Petlibro designed the automatic feeder with a twist locking lid.
When food is getting low, the Petlibro app will send an alert to your phone so you can top up supply before your pet misses a meal. You can also share the feeder in the app with up to five users, so several family members have access to the feeder. That’s also a great feature to share with a pet sitter when you’ll be on vacation.
While it’s on sale for under $70, upgrade to the five-liter Petlibro Automatic Pet Feeder. It’s perfect for keeping meals on scheudle without having to worry about if you’ll be home on time.
