Google launched Gemini 3.1 Pro on February 19, bringing the core reasoning breakthroughs from its experimental Deep Think model to everyday applications. The new model scores 77.1% on the ARC-AGI-2 benchmark—more than double the reasoning performance of Gemini 3 Pro—and is now rolling out across consumer and developer platforms. What Makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Different…
Nothing has officially revealed the Phone 4a design, showcasing the brand’s signature transparent aesthetic alongside a major change to its Glyph lighting system. The new “Glyph Bar” replaces the Glyph Matrix, bringing refined LED notifications to the mid-range device launching March 5. Nothing Phone 4a Design: What’s New The Phone 4a retains Nothing’s semi-transparent back…
Samsung has officially relaunched Bixby as a conversational AI agent, rolling out the update through the One UI 8.5 beta program. The redesigned assistant now understands natural language commands and provides real-time web search powered by Perplexity, marking Samsung’s biggest push yet to make its voice assistant competitive with rivals. What Makes the New Bixby…
Prompt engineering has become one of the most valuable tech skills in 2026. According to PwC’s Global AI Jobs Barometer, workers with prompt engineering expertise now command a 56% wage premium—up from 25% last year. This guide teaches you practical prompt engineering tips that work across ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and other AI models. What…
AI agents have moved beyond answering questions—they can now complete tasks, make decisions, and work alongside you like digital assistants. This guide shows you how to use AI agents in 2026 to boost productivity, automate workflows, and get real work done. What Are AI Agents? AI agents are autonomous systems that can plan multi-step tasks…
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered PromptSpy Android malware 2026, the first known Android malware that weaponizes Google’s Gemini AI during its execution. This groundbreaking threat uses generative AI to adapt to different Android devices and maintain persistence in ways traditional malware cannot, marking a concerning evolution in mobile security threats. What Is PromptSpy Android Malware? The…
ByteDance’s new AI video tool has Hollywood in an uproar. ByteDance Seedance 2.0 video AI 2026 launched last week and immediately went viral for creating hyperrealistic videos of celebrities and copyrighted characters—prompting Disney, Paramount, and major studios to send cease-and-desist letters demanding the company stop what they’re calling “massive scale” copyright infringement. What Makes Seedance…
Japanese intimate products manufacturer Tenga has confirmed a Tenga data breach 2026 after a phishing attack compromised an employee’s email account, potentially exposing customer names, email addresses, and sensitive order details. The company began notifying affected U.S. customers on February 13, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity risks in the e-commerce sector. What Happened in the Tenga Data…
Google has officially confirmed Google IO 2026 will take place May 19-20 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. CEO Sundar Pichai made the announcement during his visit to India for the AI Impact Summit, positioning the developer conference as Google’s biggest AI and Android showcase of the year. Google IO 2026: The Focus…
Apple is upgrading its Private Cloud Compute servers to M5 chips, a newly released software update revealed on February 17, 2026. This Apple M5 Private Cloud Compute 2026 deployment skips two entire chip generations—M3 Ultra and M4—to deliver a more significant performance and efficiency upgrade for the infrastructure powering Apple Intelligence’s cloud-based features. What Is…
Meta and Nvidia announced a massive expansion of their partnership on February 17, 2026, with the Meta Nvidia chip deal 2026 securing “millions” of AI chips valued in the tens of billions of dollars. This multiyear agreement makes Meta the first major tech company to deploy Nvidia’s Grace CPUs as standalone servers while dramatically scaling…
Apple is making its biggest podcasting move in years with the Apple Podcasts video launch 2026, announced February 17. The tech giant is bringing advanced video capabilities to Apple Podcasts this spring, directly challenging YouTube, Spotify, and even Netflix in the rapidly growing video podcast market where 37% of Americans now watch podcasts monthly. What…
Alibaba has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence breakthrough with the Alibaba Qwen3.5 AI model 2026, launching on February 17 as China’s most ambitious entry yet into the rapidly evolving world of autonomous AI agents. This new Qwen3.5 release represents a major escalation in China’s AI competition, positioning Alibaba to challenge both domestic rivals and Western…