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India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
South China Morning Post
about 23 hours ago

India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’

India and Brazil agreed to boost cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after talks in New Delhi with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. “The agreement on critical minerals and rare earths is a major step towards building resilient supply chains,” Modi said. Brazil has the world’s second-largest reserves of critical minerals, which are used in everything from electric vehicles, solar panels and smartphones to jet engines and...

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Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more
Engadget
about 24 hours ago

Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more

Gather ‘round, it’s time to catch up on the latest batch of Engadget reviews. Whether you missed our in-depth testing of Sony’s latest flagship earbuds or a truly unique ASUS laptop, I’ve compiled our recent reviews so you can get up to speed quickly. Read on for the list that also includes a love letter to a tiny camera and another VPN option that worth considering. Sony WF-1000XM6 Sony’s 1000X earbuds have always been the top pick in our best wireless earbuds guide. With the M6 though, the company doesn’t do enough to clearly separate itself from the competition like it has in the past. “The two most obvious places the company is lagging behind the competition is ANC performance and overall voice quality, not to mention my continued dissatisfaction with the fit that Sony’s foam tips provide,” I wrote. ASUS Zenbook Duo (2026) If you’re looking for something unique in your next laptop, the ASUS Zenbook Duo is worth considering. Dual screens? Yep. Detachable keyboard? Sure. Good battery life? It does that too. “I'm a believer that one day people will eventually embrace typing on screens with laptops just like they have for smartphones,” senior reporter Sam Rutherford explained. “However, even if you're not willing to make that jump just yet, the Zenbook Duo still has all of its bases covered.” Kodak Charmera A tiny $30 camera was too cute for our editors to resist. Despite the subpar images it captures, they’re still smitten with the thing. “I've been pleasantly surprised by how much I'm enjoying the Charmera experience,” weekend editor Its crunchy photos are just good enough to feel like they're successfully preserving a moment in time. And being so tiny, it's really convenient to bring everywhere.” Mullvad VPN Senior writer Sam Champman’s latest VPN review is Mullvad, which he says is often regarded as one of the best in terms of overall privacy. “It's not trying to be an everything app — it does privacy and does it well,” he noted. “Of course, it has its own

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wired
1 day ago

6 Best Phones With Headphone Jacks (2026), Tested and Reviewed

Headphone jacks are endangered, but they’re not gone. Here are our favorite smartphones that still let you plug and play.

AI startups reimagine healthcare access with smart diagnostics
indianexpress.com
1 day ago

AI startups reimagine healthcare access with smart diagnostics

Published: 20260221T000000Z

Smart Money Is Winning as Tariff Whiplash, AI Grip Wall Street
Bloomberg
1 day ago

Smart Money Is Winning as Tariff Whiplash, AI Grip Wall Street

A noisy, unsettled Wall Street is doing what years of simply owning the index rarely has: made the smart money look smart again.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25
Engadget
1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: The Galaxy S26 and other devices that might launch on February 25

Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company has announced its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place on February 25, where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have been shared, but actual information on what devices are arriving then is still not completely confirmed. But as usual, we know a lot about what’s expected at Unpacked. Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live from San Francisco next week, and we'll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung's new smartphones soon after they're announced. While we wait for the full details, here's everything we expect Samsung will introduce at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026. When is Unpacked 2026 taking place? According to the official invite that Samsung shared on February 10, Unpacked will happen on February 25, 2026 in San Francisco. The keynote will start at 10AM PT (1PM ET) and be livestreamed on Samsung.com, as well as the company’s newsroom and YouTube channel. The announcement on February 10 also said this launch will mark “a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive.” It’s not a lot to go on, since we’ve heard a version of this from various companies over the last few years, but at least we won’t be shocked when we hear more about AI in just about two weeks. Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on photo Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget Samsung's restrained approach to updating its phones will likely continue with the Galaxy S26. Based on leaked images of the new lineup, the company is not expected to radically reinvent the look of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Ultra, and instead will stick with a similar design to what it used on the Galaxy S25. The phones will have a flat front screen and frame, with rounded corners and cameras housed in a vertical

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OpenAI Might Be Making a Smart Speaker That No One Asked for
Gizmodo
1 day ago

OpenAI Might Be Making a Smart Speaker That No One Asked for

Rejoice: a smart speaker that can... identify objects on a table.

OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027
Engadget
2 days ago

OpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027

OpenAI is reportedly hard at work developing a series of AI-powered devices, including smart glasses, a smart speaker and a smart lamp. According to reporting by The Information, the AI company has a team of over 200 employees dedicated to the project. The first product scheduled to be released is reported to be a smart speaker that would include a camera, allowing it to better absorb information about its users and surroundings. According to a person familiar with the project, this would extend to identifying objects on a nearby table, as well as conversations being held in the vicinity of the speaker. The camera will also support a facial recognition feature similar to Apple's Face ID that would enable users to authenticate purchases. The speaker is expected to retail for between $200 and $300 and ship in early 2027 at the earliest. Reporting indicates the company's AI-powered smart glasses, a space currently dominated by Meta, would not come until 2028. As for the smart lamp, while prototypes have been made, it's unclear whether it will actually be brought to market. Last year OpenAI acquired ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's startup io Products for $6.5 billion. Ive is considered largely responsible for Apple's design aesthetic, having been involved in designing just about every major Apple device since joining the company in the '90s before his departure in 2019. The acquisition of his AI-focused design firm sets the stage for Ive to lead hardware product development now for OpenAI. Since the partnership was forged, there have already been delays due to technical issues, privacy concerns and logistical issues surrounding the computing power necessary to run a mass-produced AI device. Regardless of the behemoths behind the project, the speaker and other future products may still face a consumer reluctant to buy a product that is always listening to and watching its users. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-will-reporte

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Smart glasses in court are a privacy nightmare
The Verge
2 days ago

Smart glasses in court are a privacy nightmare

When Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived at a Los Angeles courthouse on Wednesday, he did so with a team that appeared to be wearing Meta's camera-equipped Ray-Ban smart glasses. Judge Carolyn Kuhl was concerned. According to CNBC, Kuhl warned anyone recording with the glasses, "If you have done that, you must delete that, or you will be held in contempt of the court." Kuhl also ordered everyone wearing AI smart glasses to remove them. Even after the warning, at least one person was seen wearing the glasses around jurors in a courthouse hallway, although plaintiff attorney Rachel Lanier was told the glasses weren't recording at the time. Glas … Read the full story at The Verge.

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OpenAI’s first ChatGPT gadget could be a smart speaker with a camera
The Verge
2 days ago

OpenAI’s first ChatGPT gadget could be a smart speaker with a camera

OpenAI's first hardware release will be a smart speaker with a camera that will probably cost between $200 and $300, according to The Information. The device will be able to recognize things like "items on a nearby table or conversations people are having in the vicinity," The Information says, and it will have a Face ID-like facial recognition system so that people can purchase things. OpenAI acquired Jony Ive's hardware company last May in a deal worth nearly $6.5 billion. Details about their hardware products have been trickling out since then, including that the first device won't be a wearable and that it won't be released to customers … Read the full story at The Verge.

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Oh God, Vibe Coding on Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now
Gizmodo
2 days ago

Oh God, Vibe Coding on Smart Glasses Is a Thing Now

Two 2026 buzzwords for the price of one.

Anker’s Prime Power Bank can quickly charge three devices, and it’s down to $80
The Verge
2 days ago

Anker’s Prime Power Bank can quickly charge three devices, and it’s down to $80

Juggling multiple chargers for your gadgets while you’re commuting, working from a cafe, or traveling can get heavy (and pricey!) fast, which is why today’s deal on the Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 200W) is worth checking out. It can quickly charge three devices at once — including laptops — and it’s down to just $79.99 ($60 off) in black at Woot, which is a new low, through February 27th. Anker Prime Power Bank (20K, 200W) Where to Buy: $139.99 $79.99 at Woot Anker says the 20,000mAh power bank is powerful enough to get an iPhone 16 Pro to 30 percent in just 15 minutes or a 16-inch MacBook Pro to 50 percent in about 40 minutes, making it an easy way to quickly top up your devices while on the go. To deliver those speeds, it offers up to 200W of combined output via two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, so you can charge everything from earbuds to handheld consoles, e-readers, and more. And when the power pack dies, it supports 100W fast recharging via the USB-C port, allowing it to fully recharge in a little over an hour. Additionally, the power bank offers a useful smart display, which lets you check the remaining battery, power input, and power output at a glance, including how many watts each port is drawing. Roughly the size of a deck of cards and weighing about a pound, it’s also easy to slip into a bag and carry on the go. Rounding things out, Anker includes a two-foot USB-C to USB-C cable and a travel pouch, so you have everything you need right out of the box. Three more Verge-approved deals: Nothing’s CMF Buds 2A are on sale for $24.99 ($4 off) at Amazon, which is $5 more than their best price to date. Nothing’s entry-level earbuds offer adjustable active noise cancellation, along with a dust and water resistance rating to withstand a bit of light rain. You also get a lanyard for easy carrying, a low-latency gaming mode, and even ChatGPT integration if you own a Nothing phone, which is an impressive feature set at this price. You can grab a copy of Monste

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Engadget Podcast: Instagram on trial and the RAMaggedon rages on
Engadget
2 days ago

Engadget Podcast: Instagram on trial and the RAMaggedon rages on

This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial, claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram "useful" and not addictive. In this episode, we chat about Zuck's testimony and the potential implications of this trial for social media companies. Also, we dive into the latest effects of the RAMaggedon RAM shortage, including a potential PlayStation 6 delay and a dire future for practically every consumer electronics company. Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics Mark Zuckerberg testifies that Instagram was meant to be “useful,” not addictive in social media addiction trial – 1:27 Meta reportedly plans to launch a smartwatch later this year – 13:23 The RAMageddon will likely kill some small consumer electronics companies – 15:54 Apple could unveil a MacBook, new M5 Pro chip, and iPhone 17e at March 4th event – 26:26 Google’s Pixel 10a arrives on March 5 – 32:17 Email leaked to 404 media suggests Ring had plans to use its Search Party function for wider surveillance – 34:48 Listener mail – 45:14 Working on – 48:40 Pop culture picks – 49:04  Credits Host: Devindra Hardawar Producer: Ben Ellman Music: Dale North and Terrence O’Brien This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/engadget-podcast-instagram-on-trial-and-the-ramaggedon-rages-on-131526178.html?src=rss

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Meta will ruin its smart glasses by being Meta
The Verge
2 days ago

Meta will ruin its smart glasses by being Meta

Facial recognition has been a requested feature for smart glasses, but the risks are high. Whenever I write about Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, I already know the comments I'm going to get. Cool hardware, but hard pass on anything Meta makes; will wait for someone else to come along. It's hard to imagine that sentiment changing anytime soon after The New York Times reported that Meta mulled launching facial recognition software "during a dynamic political environment" precisely because privacy advocates would be distracted. Smart glasses evangelists often tell me this fear is somewhat overblown. After all, the phone in your pocket also has a camera. The government already uses facial recognition tech, and CCTV feeds are everywher … Read the full story at The Verge.

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The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s March 4 hardware event
Engadget
2 days ago

The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s March 4 hardware event

Apple has lined up its first event of the year. Already! It’s taking place in New York City on March 4 at 9AM ET, but the company hasn’t confirmed if it will stream the media event. It seems likely the event will be mainly iPads and MacBooks — so business as usual. However, it could include new entry-level MacBooks in a fresh array of colors. I think that’s what everyone’s reading into the lemon-and-lime tinged invitation. I’m very much up for a return of the colorful Mac. The first Mac I ever used was one of those bubbly orange iMacs, interning at a video-game magazine. Yes, a magazine. We’re also expecting a 2026 MacBook Air and refreshed 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, with the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips also breaking cover. Is it too early for an iPhone 17e? Perhaps. We’ll be reporting from the event. And for those asking about yesterday's newsletter, thanks for your continued support and we'll have more to say soon.  — Mat Smith The other big stories (and deals) this morning Meta’s metaverse is going mobile-first Meta reportedly plans to release a smartwatch this year Ring could be planning to expand Search Party feature beyond dogs Netflix’s first MMA livestream is coming in May Rousey v. Carano. Netflix is streaming its very first live MMA fight on May 16. The combatants are Ronda Rousey, (last match 2016) and Gina Carano (2009). The streamer has had to pluck fighters out of retirement because more contemporary stars are under contract with various promotional entities. The featherweight bout will take place inside a hexagon cage and stream globally — hopefully, Netflix can keep its stream up. The fight is co-hosted by Most Valuable Productions, Jake Paul’s production company. Because of course it is. Continue reading. The Pixel 10a is your next midrange Android phone It launches March 5. Engadget The worst-kept secret in value-for-money phones remains Google’s Pixel A series. In recent years, the Android phone series has offered a great balance of specs

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CDU - Parteitag : Ergebnis wird zum Stimmungstest für Merz – Studie sieht „ smarten Kommandeur
fnp.de
2 days ago

CDU - Parteitag : Ergebnis wird zum Stimmungstest für Merz – Studie sieht „ smarten Kommandeur

Published: 20260220T120000Z

Samsung updates Bixby to become more conversational
Engadget
2 days ago

Samsung updates Bixby to become more conversational

Bixby isn’t typically part of the conversation when it comes to virtual assistants for mobile devices, but Samsung is clearly hoping that you would use it more. The company has launched the latest version of Bixby with the new One UI 8.5 beta, and it has been tweaked to work as a “conversational agent.” Samsung says you’ll now be able to talk to it and give it tasks using natural language, like how you’d talk to other people or, these days, to chatbots. You don’t have to remember exact commands or names for specific settings. You can just describe what you want to happen, such as “I don’t want the screen to time out while I’m still looking at it.” Bixby will then automatically turn on the “Keep Screen on While Viewing” setting. If you ask it a question, such as “Why is my phone screen always on when it’s inside my pocket,” it could provide several solutions you can choose from. In addition, the assistant can now access new and up-to-date information on the web. You do searches without opening a browser, and Bixby will display web results right within its interface. At the moment, the updated Bixby is only available in Samsung’s home country of Korea, as well as in Germany, India, Poland, the UK and the US, but company will roll it out more widely in the future. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/samsung-updates-bixby-to-become-more-conversational-112649179.html?src=rss

EssilorLuxottica’s Bad Week Is Fueled by Smart-Glasses Rivalry
Bloomberg
2 days ago

EssilorLuxottica’s Bad Week Is Fueled by Smart-Glasses Rivalry

EssilorLuxottica SA shares are on track for their worst week in almost four years as the prospect of competition from Apple Inc. pressures the eyewear company’s most promising growth area: smart glasses.

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026
Engadget
2 days ago

The best cheap Android phones to buy in 2026

Getting a solid Android phone doesn’t necessitate spending a small fortune. The best budget models strike a great balance between price and performance, giving you smooth everyday use without cutting too many corners. Whether you’re scrolling social media, streaming your favorite shows or snapping photos of a night out, there’s an affordable Android phone that can handle it all. Cheaper phones have come a long way in recent years. Many now feature bright, fast displays, reliable cameras and battery life that lasts well into the next day. You might miss out on top-tier extras like the latest processor or ultra-high-resolution zoom, but what you get instead is value that makes sense. Some models even surprise with cameras that rival far pricier flagships, making them ideal for casual photographers or anyone who just wants to capture a great shot on the go. We’ve tested budget Android phones from brands like Google, Samsung and OnePlus to find the ones that deliver the most for less. These are the models that prove you don’t need a flagship price tag to get a dependable Android phone. Best budget Android phones for 2026 How cheap should you go for an Android phone? We tend to define a budget smartphone as costing between $150 and $350. Any lower and the device runs the risk of suffering from too many compromises in function, and above that, you cross over to pricier midrange handsets (if you're open to spending more, we shouted out a couple of our favorite flagship phones at the very end of this guide). But for those with a little wiggle room, there are some things to consider. For example, a child may be better off with a cheaper device, especially if it’s intended mainly for emergencies, WiFi browsing or texting parents (and not social media). On the higher end of this price spectrum, sub-$350 Samsung phones and other Android devices have come a long way thanks to improved performance, better phone cameras with low-light capabilities, fast

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The next interface race: how AI is bringing smart glasses into focus
South China Morning Post
2 days ago

The next interface race: how AI is bringing smart glasses into focus

The artificial intelligence boom has swept through consumer electronics – from smart wearables and AI-powered home devices to voice-interactive toys and robotic pets – but its most significant impact may be on the interface itself. Technology is moving off the screen and onto the face, with smart glasses increasingly seen as the next frontier. “The next interaction revolution will happen right in front of our eyes – driven by AI agents and the inevitable miniaturisation of hardware,” said Wu...

Dear ChatGPT, please construct me an optimal portfolio
Financial Times
2 days ago

Dear ChatGPT, please construct me an optimal portfolio

AI is already smarter and more knowledgeable than all financial advisers

Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first
Engadget
3 days ago

Meta's metaverse is going mobile-first

Meta is formally sectioning off Horizon Worlds, the closest thing it has to a metaverse, from its Quest VR platform, according to a new blog post from Samantha Ryan, Meta's VP of Content, Reality Labs. While the decision runs counter to Meta's original plan to own an immersive virtual world that could serve as the future home for all online interaction, it fits with the recent cuts it made to its costly Reality Labs division, and Mark Zuckerberg's public commitment to focus the company on AI hardware like smart glasses going forward.  "We’re explicitly separating our Quest VR platform from our Worlds platform in order to create more space for both products to grow," Ryan writes in the blog post. "We’re doubling down on the VR developer ecosystem while shifting the focus of Worlds to be almost exclusively mobile. By breaking things down into two distinct platforms, we’ll be better able to clearly focus on each." Meta has been developing mobile and web versions of Horizon Worlds in parallel with its VR app since at least 2023. Switching Worlds to being a mobile-first software platform isn't good for VR diehards, but it does make it a more natural competitor to something like Roblox or Fortnite, which also offer user-created and monetizable worlds and games. It's also a business Meta believes it can more easily scale because of its ability to connect games to "billions of people on the world’s biggest social networks." While Meta shuttered several of its own VR game studios earlier this year, it still wants to support third-party developers publishing games on its platform. The company says new monetization tools, better discoverability, a "Deals" tab and more ways for developers to talk to their customers should help make a difference. Maintaining the Quest's library of games could also be critical going forward. Business Insider reported in December 2025 that Meta was working on a gaming-focused Quest headset, and Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth confirmed earlier this Febru

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Washington offers US$200 million to boost American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
South China Morning Post
3 days ago

Washington offers US$200 million to boost American smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific

The US State Department will subsidise companies to roll out cheap smartphones running American software in the Indo-Pacific region, part of its “Pax Silica” initiative that seeks to shore up the resilience of the US artificial intelligence supply chain and win the AI race with China. The US has launched the Edge AI Package, which provides up to US$200 million of funding for mobile network operators and smartphone vendors to deploy “low-cost, high-performance” handsets in some partner nations in...

YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs
TechCrunch
3 days ago

YouTube’s latest experiment brings its conversational AI tool to TVs

YouTube is testing conversational AI on smart TVs, allowing viewers to ask the assistant questions related to the video they're watching on the big screen.

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