Samsung releases an ad for the Galaxy S26 series showing a "Zero-peeking privacy" toggle that blacks out on-screen content for onlookers at an angle.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Samsung Galaxy S26 series Zero-peeking privacy toggle
Samsung releases an ad for the Galaxy S26 series that briefly shows a “Zero-peeking privacy” toggle to black out on-screen content for onlookers at an angle
The Verge · 2026-02-17 · #39
OpenClaw will remain open source, according to Sam Altman.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
OpenClaw
Sam Altman says Peter Steinberger, creator of OpenClaw, is joining OpenAI “to drive the next generation of personal agents”; OpenClaw will remain open source
@sama · 2026-02-17 · #52
Manus launches Manus Agents to allow users to access Manus directly inside messaging apps, starting with Telegram and coming soon to other platforms.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Manus Manus Agents Telegram messaging apps
Manus launches Manus Agents, allowing users to access Manus directly inside messaging apps, starting with Telegram and coming soon to other platforms
Manus · 2026-02-17 · #58
Valve says the Steam Deck OLED may be intermittently out of stock due to memory and storage shortages and has been out of stock in the US for several days.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Valve Steam Deck OLED
Valve says the Steam Deck OLED may be “intermittently” out of stock due to memory and storage shortages; it has been out of stock in the US for a few days
The Verge · 2026-02-17 · #59
Apple releases iOS 26.4 beta 1 to developers, adding limited support for encrypted RCS messages, enhancements to Apple Music, a Smart List for Reminders, and other features.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Apple iOS 26.4 beta 1 encrypted RCS messages support Apple Music enhancements Smart List for Reminders
Apple debuts iOS 26.4 beta 1 for developers, adding limited support for encrypted RCS messages, enhancements to Apple Music, and a Smart List for Reminders
9to5Mac · 2026-02-17 · #60
Sony announces it has developed technology to identify copyrighted music in AI-generated songs to help rights holders receive compensation if their music was used.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Sony copyright identification technology AI-generated songs rights holders
Sony says it has developed tech to identify copyrighted music in AI-generated songs, aiming to help rights holders receive compensation if their music was used
Nikkei Asia · 2026-02-17 · #56
Google publishes a Q&A with Chief AI Scientist Jeff Dean covering the evolution of Google Search, TPUs, coding agents, and balancing model efficiency and performance.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Google Jeff Dean
Q&A with Google Chief AI Scientist Jeff Dean about the evolution of Google Search, TPUs, coding agents, balancing model efficiency and performance, and more
Latent.Space · 2026-02-17 · #52
Nexo announces it is relaunching operations in the United States in partnership with Bakkt, three years after exiting the US.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Nexo United States Bakkt
Crypto lender Nexo says it is relaunching in the US in partnership with Bakkt, three years after leaving the US and paying a $45M fine to settle SEC charges
Reuters · 2026-02-17 · #50
Rumors suggest Apple may announce an entry-level iPad Air at the March 4 "special Apple Experience" event.
rumored 1 article 2026-02-17
Apple entry-level iPad Air
Apple sends invites for a “special Apple Experience” event on March 4 in New York City; rumors suggest an M5 MacBook Pro, entry-level iPad Air, and iPhone 17e
MacRumors · 2026-02-17 · #45
Apple sends invites for a "special Apple Experience" event on March 4 in New York City.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Apple special Apple Experience event March 4 New York City
Apple sends invites for a “special Apple Experience” event on March 4 in New York City; rumors suggest an M5 MacBook Pro, entry-level iPad Air, and iPhone 17e
MacRumors · 2026-02-17 · #45
Android XR design docs and developer tools suggest the glasses could require mandatory physical buttons and use a 'Glimmer' UI design language.
rumored 1 article 2026-02-17
Google mandatory physical buttons Glimmer UI design language
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools hint at the XR glasses' details, including mandatory physical buttons and “Glimmer” UI design language
9to5Google · 2026-02-17 · #29
Design documents and developer tools hint Google may release Android XR glasses in 2026.
rumored 1 article 2026-02-17
Google Android XR glasses
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools hint at the XR glasses' details, including mandatory physical buttons and “Glimmer” UI design language
9to5Google · 2026-02-17 · #29
Cohere launches Tiny Aya family — 3.35B-parameter open-weight multilingual models (70+ languages) for offline use, trained on a single cluster of 64 H100 GPUs.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Cohere Tiny Aya
Cohere releases Tiny Aya, a family of 3.35B-parameter open-weight models supporting 70+ languages for offline use, trained on a single cluster of 64 H100 GPUs
TechCrunch · 2026-02-17 · #21
Equinix plans a $5 billion data center in Potters Bar near London.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Equinix $5B data center in Potters Bar
How locals in Potters Bar, a town near London, are challenging Equinix's $5B data center plans, as the UK reclassifies “green belt” land to boost construction
Wired · 2026-02-17 · #52
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools indicate Android XR glasses are expected in 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Google Android XR glasses
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools hint at the XR glasses' details, including mandatory physical buttons and “Glimmer” UI design language
9to5Google · 2026-02-17 · #29
Android XR design docs reference a 'Glimmer' UI design language for the XR glasses' user interface.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Google Glimmer
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools hint at the XR glasses' details, including mandatory physical buttons and “Glimmer” UI design language
9to5Google · 2026-02-17 · #29
Design documents and developer tools suggest the Android XR glasses will require physical buttons as a mandatory hardware feature.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Google mandatory physical buttons
Google's Android XR design docs and developer tools hint at the XR glasses' details, including mandatory physical buttons and “Glimmer” UI design language
9to5Google · 2026-02-17 · #29
Airbnb launches its "Reserve Now, Pay Later" feature globally after a US pilot for domestic travel saw 70% adoption for eligible bookings.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Airbnb Reserve Now, Pay Later
Airbnb expands its Reserve Now, Pay Later feature globally, after a US pilot for domestic travel saw a 70% adoption rate for eligible bookings
TechCrunch · 2026-02-17 · #48
Koi Security has developed a software engine that uses large language models and AI agents to detect malware and vulnerabilities in applications.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Koi Security large language models AI agents
Palo Alto Networks agrees to acquire Israeli endpoint security company Koi Security, sources say for ~$400M; Koi raised $48M across two rounds, per PitchBook
Globes · 2026-02-17 · #4
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in alpha for select US creators starting February 23, allowing creators to set custom monthly pricing.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Snapchat creator subscriptions
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in alpha, available to some creators in the US starting February 23; creators set custom monthly pricing
TechCrunch · 2026-02-17 · #8
Figma launches Code to Canvas, allowing users to import code generated by Anthropic's Claude Code directly into Figma as editable designs.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Figma Code to Canvas Claude Code
Figma and Anthropic partner to launch Code to Canvas, letting users import code generated in Claude Code directly into Figma as editable designs
CNBC · 2026-02-17 · #9
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in alpha for select U.S. creators starting February 23, allowing creators to set custom monthly pricing.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Snapchat creator subscriptions U.S. creators
Snapchat launches creator subscriptions in alpha, available to some creators in the US starting February 23; creators set custom monthly pricing
TechCrunch · 2026-02-17 · #8
Sources report Apple is accelerating development of AI-focused wearables with cameras and Siri, including smart glasses, new AirPods, and a wearable pendant that can be worn as a necklace or pinned.
rumored 1 article 2026-02-17
Apple smart glasses AirPods wearable pendant (necklace/pinned)
Sources: Apple ramps up work on AI wearables with cameras and Siri, including smart glasses, AirPods, and a pendant that can be worn as a necklace or pinned
Bloomberg · 2026-02-17 · #2
Claude Sonnet 4.6 features a 1M token context window available in beta.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Anthropic 1M token context window (beta)
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improvements in coding, consistency, and more, for Free and Pro users; it features a 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic · 2026-02-17 · #1
Claude Sonnet 4.6 is made available to both Free and Pro users.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Anthropic Free users Pro users
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improvements in coding, consistency, and more, for Free and Pro users; it features a 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic · 2026-02-17 · #1
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6, an upgraded Sonnet model with improvements in coding, consistency, and general capabilities.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.6
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improvements in coding, consistency, and more, for Free and Pro users; it features a 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic · 2026-02-17 · #1
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6, its most capable Sonnet model yet with improvements in coding, consistency, and other skills, available to Free and Pro users.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4.6 Free users Pro users
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improvements in coding, consistency, and more, for Free and Pro users; it features a 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic · 2026-02-17 · #1
Sources report Apple is ramping up development of AI-enabled wearables with cameras and Siri, including smart glasses, AirPods, and a wearable pendant that can be worn as a necklace or pinned.
rumored 1 article 2026-02-17
Apple smart glasses AirPods wearable pendant
Sources: Apple ramps up work on AI wearables with cameras and Siri, including smart glasses, AirPods, and a pendant that can be worn as a necklace or pinned
Bloomberg · 2026-02-17 · #2
Anthropic introduces a 1M token context window in beta for Claude Sonnet 4.6.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
Anthropic 1M token context window (beta) Claude Sonnet 4.6
Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.6 with improvements in coding, consistency, and more, for Free and Pro users; it features a 1M token context window in beta
Anthropic · 2026-02-17 · #1
The White House announces the Genesis Mission to build AI systems trained on massive scientific datasets to speed research breakthroughs.
confirmed 1 article 2026-02-17
White House Genesis Mission
Over 100 researchers from Johns Hopkins, Oxford, and more call for guardrails on some infectious disease datasets that could enable AI to design deadly viruses
Axios · 2026-02-17 · #16