Ilia Malinin led the US figure skating squad to gold in the team event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, showcasing his talent without even needing his signature quadruple axel, according to Wired. His performance included an impressive backflip, contributing to his score of 108.16 in the short program.
Malinin, the son of Olympic skaters Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov, has quickly risen to fame in the skating world, earning the nickname "Quad God" for his ability to perform multiple quadruple jumps in a single program, Wired reported. He began skating at age six.
Meanwhile, the world of software-as-a-service (SaaS) is facing scrutiny. Public market investors are questioning the foundations of the SaaS industry, Fortune reported. Concerns have arisen regarding the application of SaaS metrics to AI-native companies, with some considering the logic specious.
In other news, the allure of weatherproof shoes remains strong for runners, especially during wet or snowy conditions, as highlighted by Wired. However, the trade-offs of waterproof shoes, such as thicker uppers and potential overheating, have historically been a concern.
Finally, the reality of high-tech crime differs significantly from its portrayal in movies, according to MIT Technology Review. Technical countermeasures are rarely a major obstacle in real-world heists, with physical barriers often posing the primary challenge.
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