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Ever since OpenAI acquired ex-Apple chief designer Jony Ive’s design startup, rumors have been rampant about what kind of product the collaboration will yield. Clearly, it would have to be some sort of hardware piece – a first for OpenAI. At first, insiders hinted at an AI pen, then the clues shifted things towards something simpler – AI earbuds. Now insiders familiar with the matter claim that there are three hardware products in the pipeline – a wearable pin-like device, smart glasses and a smart speaker. The latter might just be first out the door. Apparently, a team of over…

An 18-year-old who allegedly killed eight people in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, reportedly used OpenAI’s ChatGPT in ways that alarmed the company’s staff. Jesse Van Rootselaar’s chats describing gun violence were flagged by tools that monitor the company’s LLM for misuse and banned in June 2025. Staff at the company debated whether or not to reach out to Canadian law enforcement over the behavior but ultimately did not, according to the Wall Street Journal. An OpenAI spokesperson said Van Rootselaar’s activity did not meet the criteria for reporting to law enforcement; the company reached out to Canadian…

PowerCapsule delivers Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W in a slim, magnetic design with a cactus-based soft-touch inlay—available in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh. Key Features. Qi2-certified wireless charging up to 15W for iPhone and Qi2-compatible devices  MagSafe-compatible magnetic attachment for secure alignment while charging  Ultra-slim, compact profile designed for comfortable daily carry  Satin-finish zinc alloy frame for a refined, durable feel  Cactus-based luxury synthetic back inlay for a warm, refined grip  Available in 5,000mAh or 10,000mAh capacities  USB-C wired charging option for charging non-Qi2 devices Up to 30W (10,000mAh) / up to 20W (5,000mAh), depending on device  Pass-through charging to charge iPhone…

Scott Rogowsky is a comedian — he knows how to make fun of himself. That’s how he ended up roaming New York City Comic Con with his own photo printed out like a “Wanted” poster, filming himself asking strangers, “Have you seen this man?” These passersby showed a flicker of recognition, looking at the tall, bearded man like someone they had known in a past life, but couldn’t quite place. “You look familiar! Where do I know you from?” someone asks, as though Rogowsky could be a friend of a friend they had met at a party. “I know your…

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…