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Remember when Facebook rebranded to Meta back in 2021? That move was very much related to an internal company belief in the future of VR tech. As part of that, Meta envisioned Horizon Worlds as the main way people would be communicating in the future. At this point in time, it seems pretty clear that the VR fad is over or close to it. According to a recent interview with Meta’s VP of Content at Reality Labs, Samantha Ryan, a mobile-first strategy is now at the forefront, with Horizon Worlds shifting gears to be “almost exclusively mobile.” As part of…

The creator economy is evolving fast, and ad revenue alone isn’t cutting it anymore. YouTubers are launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building actual business empires. In fact, MrBeast’s company bought fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business is outearning his media arm. This isn’t just one creator’s strategy. For many, it’s the new playbook.  On this episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan unpack how creators are diversifying beyond ads, whether their model can scale beyond the top 1%, everything happing at India’s AI Impact Summit, and more of the week’s headlines. Source link

Samsung has a tradition of introducing a new arrangement of its Over the Horizon ringtone ahead of its Galaxy S-series launches and since we’re mere days away from the Galaxy S26 series introduction, it’s time for Over the Horizon 2026. This year’s arrangement is titled “A Soundtrack of the Earth” and was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The tune is inspired by the delicacy of nature and portrays a harmonious coexistence between technology and the planet. Composer and pianist Eunike Tanzil led the arrangement for the latest edition of Samsung’s ringtone, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in…

Feb. 20, 2026 — Artificial intelligence and modeling are effective tools for computational research on new materials. The AI-TRANSPWOOD EU project focuses on transparent wood-based materials and their modeling. The project aims to effectively integrate advanced AI-based computational models with SSbD (Safe and Sustainable by Design) principles for the safe and sustainable design of wood-based composites. The goal in developing new transparent wood composites is to integrate or even replace plastic and glass in the construction, automotive, electronics, and furniture industries. To support this, the project is developing user-centric tools, including alternative modelling methods and targeted LCA tools to measure…

Sarvam, an Indian AI startup focused on building models for local languages and users, on Friday launched its Indus chat app for web and mobile users, entering a fast-growing market dominated by global players including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The launch comes as India has become a key battleground for generative AI adoption. Recently, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said ChatGPT has more than 100 million weekly active users in India, while Anthropic said India accounts for 5.8% of total Claude usage, second only to the U.S. Indus serves as a chat interface for its newly announced Sarvam 105B model, the…

The Motorola Edge 70 Fusion we’ve been hearing about for over a month now will be unveiled soon. This revelation comes from Motorola’s Indian branch, which teased the Edge 70 Fusion with multiple posts on X, including one that said, “Coming soon.” That same post also showed the Edge 70 Fusion in two colors, corroborating previous design leaks. Bold hues.Luxurious finish.The next expression of motorola.Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/Sxv1vXwlTq— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) February 21, 2026 While Motorola hasn’t explicitly mentioned the Edge 70 Fusion in any of its X posts, the use of the word “fusion” in one post is enough of…

Stony Brook Study Stress-Tests Neural Networks on Thousands of Tiny Rule Systems STONY BROOK, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2026 — In his office lined with hand-drawn diagrams and alphabet-like symbols, Stony Brook researcher Jeffrey Heinz is trying to answer a deceptively simple question: How well, exactly, can today’s neural networks learn, and where do they fail? Heinz, a professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Linguistics and the Institute of Advanced Computational Science, usually studies the sound patterns of human language. In his latest project, he and his collaborators have built something that looks less like a…

BENEFIT’s results highlight its leadership in electronic payments and digital financial services in Bahrain, reflecting strong user and bank confidence, innovation-driven growth, and a commitment to supporting the country’s financial sector digital transformation and regional competitiveness. BENEFIT,  a leading innovator in fintech and electronic financial services in the Kingdom, reported strong growth in online payments processed through its Electronic Funds Transfer System (EFTS) across all channels, including banking platforms and the BenefitPay app. The system, covering Fawri, Fawri+, and Fawateer services, recorded a total of 494.0 million transactions in 2025, representing a 10.7% increase from 2024. The total transaction value…

Saki Luna Electric Kettle Pro is plastic free HomeCoffee AccessoriesSaki Luna Electric Kettle Pro Gadget Flow EditorsSaki Luna Electric Kettle ProMeet the Saki Luna Electric Kettle Pro, a clean, countertop-ready kettle built for better tea and coffee. It pairs quick boiling with guided temperature control, so water matches your brew.7 preset programs: One-touch modes for Black, Green, White, Oolong, and Herbal tea plus French press coffee help you hit the right temperature and steeping time.Precise temperature control: It maintains optimal heat to protect flavor and reduce oversteeping. Each cup tastes more consistent.Plastic-free water path: No plastic touches your water, so…

The fifth One UI 8.5 beta just went live with the February Android security patch and an updated version of Bixby. Samsung has now officially detailed the upgraded Bixby, which is now being called a conversational device agent. In an official press release, Samsung detailed the new features coming to Bixby in One UI 8.5, which is expected to go official alongside the Galaxy S26 series on February 25. According to Samsung, the new Bixby will allow users to control and manage device settings using natural language. For example, a user could say they don’t want the screen to turn…