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08 March 2026 15:22

X is testing a standalone messaging app — X Chat

X has begun testing a separate X Chat app for iOS — a dedicated messenger similar to WhatsApp or Signal, built around X’s private messaging system.

The first beta launched through Apple’s TestFlight and filled up within two hours. Initially limited to 1,000 testers, the program is already expanding to 5,000 users.

X Chat is essentially an upgraded version of X’s direct messages, which the company says are end-to-end encrypted. However, some security experts have previously questioned how secure the system actually is.

Early testers say the app feels simpler and smoother than messaging inside the main X app. Some features — including message requests, verified badges, and calling — are still being developed.

An Android version is expected very soon.

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05 March 2026 10:42

Norway’s solid-state hydrogen storage could store summer solar energy for winter use

The technology converts renewable electricity into hydrogen for long-term seasonal storage.

Norwegian startup Photoncycle has raised $17.5M to develop a seasonal energy storage system that could allow homes to store excess solar energy from summer and use it in winter.

The system converts renewable electricity into hydrogen and stores it in solid-state form at the household level, tackling one of the biggest challenges for renewables — long-duration seasonal storage. The company plans to roll it out commercially in Denmark and the Netherlands.

The funding will support the first phase of an industrial plant expected to go live in 2027, with capacity to provide seasonal storage for about 140,000 homes.

Photoncycle says the technology could reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and help households become more energy independent.

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02 March 2026 15:39

Motorola announces a partnership with GrapheneOS Foundation, marking a new chapter in smartphone security

At MWC, Motorola announced a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, the nonprofit behind a hardened, privacy-focused OS built on the Android Open Source Project.

The collaboration will focus on strengthening smartphone security and developing future Motorola devices compatible with GrapheneOS. By combining GrapheneOS’s advanced privacy and security engineering with Motorola’s hardware experience and ThinkShield solutions, the partnership aims to deliver stronger, more secure devices to a wider audience while raising security standards across the Android ecosystem.

Both companies describe this as a long-term effort, with joint development, software enhancements, and new security-focused devices expected to roll out in the months ahead.

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24 February 2026 15:35

OPPO is reportedly testing a brand-new Samsung HPC sensor for Find X10 Pro Max

OPPO is likely to choose the HPC instead of OV52A (40nm) or OV52B (28nm).

Samsung HPC comes with a 1/1.3" 200MP sensor size.
It supports 4x4 RMSC with 16-in-1 pixel binning and full remosaic capability.
It features UFCC technology.
It is positioned in the ultra high dynamic range category but does not support LOFIC.
It is built on an advanced manufacturing process, possibly 28nm.

According to DCS, OPPO is testing dual 200MP 1/1.3" sensors for Find X10 Pro Max, one for the main camera and one for telephoto, meaning Samsung HPC could potentially be used for both modules.

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23 February 2026 10:02

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display feature hands-on!

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20 February 2026 15:36

Sony Group has developed a technology that can identify the original music used in AI-generated songs, potentially allowing songwriters to seek compensation if their work helped train AI models.

The system analyzes which artists’ tracks were used in learning and generating music, and can even estimate contribution levels. If developers cooperate, Sony can connect directly to base model systems for detailed data. Without cooperation, it compares AI-generated tracks with existing catalogs to estimate the sources.

As the AI boom fuels accusations of copyrighted music being used without permission — including songs mimicking famous singers — Sony believes this tool could support a framework where revenue from AI music is shared with original creators and help curb infringement.

Developed by Sony AI, the technology could also be applied to video, games and character content. The company has not yet announced when it will be put into practical use.

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17 February 2026 09:01

Apple event on March 4

Expected announcements:
• iPhone 17e (A19 chip, 48MP camera, ~$599)
• New entry-level MacBook (A18 Pro)
• M5 MacBook Air & MacBook Pro
• iPad Air (M4) & new base iPad (A18)
• New Mac displays

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15 February 2026 13:54

📱 An official render of the new Samsung Wide Fold has appeared, which will compete with the first foldable iPhone.

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13 February 2026 06:42

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra official renders

🔗 via: evleaks

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09 February 2026 16:00

Google confirms AirDrop-style sharing is coming to more Android devices

Google has confirmed that Android’s Quick Share will soon expand AirDrop interoperability beyond the Pixel 10 series. The feature launched unexpectedly last year and remained limited to Pixel phones, raising questions about a wider rollout.

Android VP of Engineering Eric Kay says Google has already proven the feature works with iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks and is now working with partners to bring it to more Android devices, with announcements expected very soon.

So far, Nothing has confirmed support, while Qualcomm has hinted that Snapdragon-powered phones could follow. This expansion is happening in large part thanks to EU 🇪🇺 interoperability rules, which aim to make major platforms work better together, and supports Google’s push to make switching from iPhone to Android easier.

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09 February 2026 11:20

OpenAI Dime Audio-Only AI headphone first look leaked!

🔗 Via reddit

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05 February 2026 11:04

OPPO and Huawei to adopt square selfie cameras on Android phones

OPPO and Huawei are set to become the first Android brands to use a 1:1 square sensor for the front-facing camera, following an approach popularized by Apple. The new design is expected to debut on OPPO’s upcoming Find X10 series and Huawei’s Nova 16 lineup.

Unlike traditional rectangular sensors, a square selfie camera allows users to take both portrait and landscape selfies without rotating the phone. The camera can simply switch orientation in software, making framing more flexible for photos, video calls, and content creation.

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05 February 2026 06:50

Google Pixel 10a officially announced

📱 6.3" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED Display
💾 Tensor G4 SoC
📸 48MP (OIS) + 13MP Rear Cameras
🤳 12MP Front Camera
🔋 5,100mAh Battery
⚡ 20W (Wired) + 7.5W (Wireless) Charging
⚙️ Android 16
🗓️ Pre-order starts on Feb 18

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03 February 2026 11:37

Kites turn high-altitude wind into predictable power

Tethered kites are emerging as a new way to generate renewable energy by flying hundreds of meters above ground, where winds are stronger and steadier than near the surface. Known as airborne wind energy systems (AWES), they replace towers and concrete with lightweight wings flying in controlled crosswind patterns.

The kite pulls on a tether connected to a ground-based generator, producing electricity with far less material than conventional turbines. Control is key: the system must autonomously handle gusts, tether tension, and flight stability while delivering predictable power.

Pilot projects like Kitepower’s Bangor Erris site in Ireland have logged hundreds of flights, with kites producing up to 100 kW. Across Europe and the US, developers are refining sensors, modular designs, and control systems to make AWES reliable and grid-ready.

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01 February 2026 12:06

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra first look

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06 March 2026 15:04

🏆 2026 Sony World Photography Awards
Object Category Winner

🎨 Colour Divides
by Robby Ogilvie

Taken in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood of Cape Town, South Africa, this image centres on a parked car set against a sharply divided colourful facade. The composition balances geometry and saturation; everyday architecture becomes graphic and deliberate, reflecting how colour and place shape urban identity.

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03 March 2026 15:26

Photos: Japan debuts first approved 3D-printed house with earthquake-ready frame

Built using a COBOD printer, the compact two-level home rises 7 meters and anchors into foundations designed for earthquake stability.

Developed by Kizuki Co. Ltd. with Onocom, the 50 sq m O House blends robotic 3D printing with a conventional reinforced concrete frame.

☑ Government approved first
Officially recognized as Japan’s first approved two-story 3D-printed reinforced concrete home, meeting strict seismic codes.

☑ Seismic-ready structure
Reinforced strip foundation and concrete frame carry the load, with printed walls integrated inside.

☑ Hybrid print method
A custom COBOD printer formed the walls, floor and roof slabs layer by layer.

☑ Four-person crew
Constructed on-site by a four-person team.

☑ Cave-inspired design
Curved walls and structural arches replace straight timber lines.

☑ Inverted interior layout
Living space upstairs, bedroom and en-suite below.

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25 February 2026 15:44

Your voice might be giving away more than you think.

A Nov. 19, 2025 study in Proceedings of the IEEE warns AI can extract far more from speech than just the words we say. Beyond emotion or fatigue, computers can analyze tone, cadence and word choice to infer education level, finances, political views — even possible health conditions.

The research, led by Tom Bäckström of Aalto University, highlights serious privacy risks. If a corporation can sense your economic situation from your voice, it could open the door to price discrimination, like higher insurance premiums. If emotional vulnerability or personal traits are detectable, it may enable profiling, harassment or stalking.

The technology isn’t fully in use yet, but the building blocks already exist. From voicemails to recorded customer service calls, our voices are stored everywhere. Speech tech has real promise — but the question is what it learns about us, and who ultimately controls that information.

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23 February 2026 10:44

Nothing Phone (4a) official look in white variant

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21 February 2026 12:47

One of the Winners of the 2026 Sony World Nature Photography Awards

📸 Chung Cheong Wong

The Eye: Window to the Soul
Blakiston’s fish owl is a nocturnal bird of prey that relies on its keen hearing and sight for hunting. This carefully timed photograph captures one of the owl’s eyes, revealed through its flight feathers.

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17 February 2026 12:51

Exynos 2600’s Heat Pass Block Could End Smartphone Cooling Fans

Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2600 introduces Heat Pass Block (HPB), a new cooling solution designed to lower thermal resistance and improve heat dissipation by up to 20%.

With chipsets pushing higher clock speeds — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro rumored at 5.00GHz and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy expected to reach 4.74GHz — heat output continues to rise.

Brands like REDMAGIC have added built-in cooling fans to manage temperatures, but they can be noisy and still aren’t a perfect solution.

HPB places a heatsink directly on the chipset die, helping transfer heat more efficiently even with DRAM stacked above it. If it delivers as promised, high-performance phones may finally move away from custom fans.

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16 February 2026 16:22

AI creates artificial animals that over time develop functioning vision without instruction

The most surprising aspect was that the computer’s eyes developed in the same way as those of real organisms.

Researchers in Sweden have created artificial animals that evolved vision from scratch — starting with simple light sensitivity and eventually learning to discern objects, without any instructions.

“It’s the first time AI has been used to follow how a complete vision system can arise without telling the computer how it should come to be,” said Professor Dan-Eric Nilsson of Lund University.

In a synthetic world built of code, virtual animals were given tasks like navigating and finding food. Generation by generation, those that adapted best passed on their traits. Over time, light-sensitive structures evolved into functioning eyes.

Surprisingly, the digital eyes developed along the same paths seen in nature — as if evolution followed its usual blueprint, even inside a computer.

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13 February 2026 17:34

Meet Sony’s new Sony WF-1000XM6 — premium sound & top-tier ANC.

☑️ 25% more noise cancellation than XM5
☑️ HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e + Integrated Processor V2
☑️ Adaptive Noise Cancelling Optimiser
☑️ 4 microphones per earbud for precise noise blocking
☑️ Sound co-created with world-renowned engineers
☑️ Sony’s best call quality with AI beamforming + bone conduction
☑️ Enhanced DAC & 32-bit audio processing
☑️ Hi-Res Audio Wireless + DSEE Extreme
☑️ 360 Reality Audio + 10-band EQ
☑️ Scene-based listening & Adaptive Sound Control
☑️ Slimmer, ergonomic design for all-day comfort
☑️ Ventilation design reduces internal noise
☑️ Works hands-free with Gemini
☑️ LE Audio ready for ultra-low latency
☑️ Up to 8h battery (24h with case) + Qi wireless charging
☑️ ~25% circular recycled materials + plastic-free packaging

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12 February 2026 13:39

Russian firm turns pigeons into brain-controlled surveillance drones using GPS

A Moscow startup says pigeons with microscopic brain electrodes completed controlled test flights over the city in late 2025.

The PJN-1 project uses neurosurgery instead of training. Electrodes linked to a small head stimulator let operators steer the birds, while a lightweight backpack carries GPS, a controller, solar panels, and a chest camera for real-time tracking. The company claims the pigeons can fly up to 300 miles a day without batteries and be deployed immediately after surgery.

Neiry says the birds can navigate tight spaces, handle harsh weather, and operate where drones face restrictions, for uses like infrastructure inspections, power line monitoring, and search-and-rescue.

Founder Alexander Panov said: “Any bird can be a carrier… ravens for heavier payloads, seagulls, and for large sea areas — albatrosses.”

The project is already raising ethical and security debates.

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09 February 2026 11:41

First-ever experimental gene therapy aims to restore vision by rejuvenating eye neurons

Life Biosciences is testing ER-100, an experimental gene therapy designed to restore vision by reviving damaged retinal neurons. Unlike existing treatments that slow disease, ER-100 uses epigenetic reprogramming to reset aging retinal cells, targeting optic neuropathies such as glaucoma and NAION, where vision loss is irreversible.

The therapy works by controlled expression of three Yamanaka transcription factors — OCT-4, SOX-2, and KLF-4 (OSK) — to rewind cellular aging signatures. In preclinical studies, ER-100 restored age-related methylation patterns and improved visual function in multiple animal models, including nonhuman primates. With FDA approval for its first human trial, researchers will now evaluate safety, tolerability, and early signs of benefit, opening the door to a disease-modifying approach that could transform treatment for neurodegenerative eye disorders.

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07 February 2026 11:00

Samsung Electronics has partnered with South Korean AI firm Nota to develop a new on-device AI feature called EdgeFusion.

The technology allows users to generate images from text prompts directly on their phones in under one second, without relying on cloud servers. By keeping everything local, EdgeFusion delivers faster results while improving privacy and real-time performance.

Samsung is expected to integrate EdgeFusion into its upcoming Galaxy S26 flagship lineup, set to launch later this month. The feature is designed to enhance creative tools and photography by enabling instant image generation on the device itself.

EdgeFusion is part of Samsung’s ongoing effort to strengthen local AI image processing and expand the Galaxy AI ecosystem, further evolving the AI capabilities of the Galaxy S series.

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05 February 2026 10:26

How one controversial startup hopes to cool the planet

Stardust Solutions, an Israel-based startup, says it can help cool the Earth by flying aircraft into the stratosphere and releasing engineered particles designed to reflect sunlight back into space. The company claims the particles could counter the warming effects of decades of greenhouse-gas emissions.

Stardust raised $60 million, the largest known funding round in solar geoengineering. Founded by prominent scientists, it says it will only move forward if governments request the work and set clear rules and oversight.

Many researchers are alarmed. They argue the science has not been published, the timelines are unrealistic, and a for-profit company should not have incentives tied to managing global temperatures. Others warn the idea could deepen public mistrust and fuel geopolitical tensions.

Stardust says it is preparing an emergency option as climate impacts worsen.

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04 February 2026 14:56

Apple’s Mechanical Aperture Patent: Bringing DSLR-Level Control to iPhone

Apple has patented a true mechanical aperture for ultra-thin smartphones, potentially appearing in a future iPhone, possibly the iPhone 18 Pro. Unlike current fixed-aperture cameras, this system can adjust continuously in real time, even during video, allowing smoother exposure, improved HDR, and real optical depth-of-field.

The design uses aperture blades driven by a compact voice-coil motor with a spring-based current system that reduces size and mechanical complexity. In low light, the aperture opens wider for more light and less noise; in bright conditions, it closes to preserve highlights, sharpen details, and increase depth of field. Multi-camera setups could gain independent aperture control, bringing iPhone photography closer to DSLR-level optical quality.

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02 February 2026 14:17

Sustained Global Brightness Test

Measured after 20 minutes:
iQOO 15 (SDC M14 + Pol-less depolarization) → 1000 nits
OnePlus 15 (BOE X3) → 600 nits
S25 Ultra (SDC M13) → 330 nits

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30 January 2026 14:36

Sodium-ion batteries

A cheaper, safer, and more abundant alternative to lithium is reaching cars and power grids.

For decades, lithium-ion batteries have powered phones, laptops, and EVs. But lithium’s limited supply and volatile prices have pushed the industry to seek alternatives. Sodium-ion batteries work similarly, moving ions between electrodes, but sodium is cheap and widely available. While not yet much cheaper, costs are expected to drop as production scales.

China is leading adoption. CATL launched its Naxtra sodium-ion line in 2025 and began large-scale manufacturing. BYD is building a major production facility. JMEV offers its EV3 with a sodium-ion battery, and HiNa Battery supplies low-speed EVs.

The biggest impact may be on power grids. Sodium-ion batteries are low-cost, thermally stable, and long-lasting. Energy density is lower than lithium-ion cells but improving, already enough for small cars, logistics vehicles, and two-wheelers.

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