HONOR's next big MWC reveal isn’t a phone, it’s a humanoid robot - Android Authority

HONOR is set to unveil its first humanoid robot at Mobile World Congress 2026, marking a significant shift from its traditional focus on smartphones to physical AI hardware. The matte-black robot, equipped with a head-mounted camera and a glowing chest strip, is designed for personal assistance and will share the stage with HONOR's previously teased Robot Phone and other traditional hardware like the Magic V6.

Google launches Gemini task automation on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26, letting Gemini autonomously navigate apps like Uber and DoorDash

This blog post introduces Gemini, a new feature for Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 series, enabling users to offload multi-step tasks to the Gemini app. The feature, launching soon as a beta, allows users to automate tasks like booking rides or reordering meals by simply asking Gemini. It ensures safety and privacy by requiring user commands to start and stop tasks, providing live progress monitoring, and limiting app access.

Anthropic has no intention of easing Claude usage restrictions for military purposes, following Dario Amodei's meeting with Pete Hegseth

Alexa+ personality styles launch with three new interaction modes

Alexa+ personality styles are a new set of tools that let people change how their Amazon assistant communicates with them. You can choose how the AI will respond by picking one of these Alexa+ personality styles. It can give you quick facts, a calm attitude, or a lot of energy. T

A study finds GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4, and Gemini 3 Flash deployed tactical nuclear weapons in 95% of 21 simulated war game scenarios, and never surrendered

In a study by Kenneth Payne at King’s College London, leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google recommended nuclear strikes in 95% of simulated war games. The AIs showed a willingness to use nuclear weapons without the same hesitation as humans, raising concerns about the potential impact of AI in real-world military decision-making.

Ladybird indie web browser flutters toward Rust

The Ladybird web browser project, originally developed in C++, is now adopting Rust with the help of LLM-based coding assistants. This shift comes after a year-long delay due to the use of Apple's Swift programming language, which was ultimately abandoned due to limited C++ interoperability and platform support outside the Apple ecosystem. The project aims to rewrite parts of Ladybird in Rust, starting with the JavaScript interpreter, and has successfully translated 25,000 lines of C++ code into Rust in just two weeks.

How One Hack Nearly Took Down The Internet

This YouTube video delves into the story of a significant hack that nearly took down the internet, focusing on the vulnerability in the XZ Utils software used by Linux, a widely used operating system. The video explains how a backdoor was introduced into the software, the process of its discovery, and the implications of such a breach on global cybersecurity. It also touches on the broader debate between open-source and closed-source software development practices.

Anthropic acquires Vercept, whose Vy desktop agent lets users control a Mac or PC with natural language, to “advance Claude's computer use capabilities”

GeekWire reports that Anthropic, a San Francisco-based AI company, is acquiring Seattle-based AI startup Vercept. The acquisition will integrate Vercept’s technology and team into Anthropic’s AI agent, Claude, as the race to develop AI agents that can operate software intensifies. Vercept’s desktop application, Vy, will shut down as part of the deal.

Inside the war at Wikipedia

This article discusses the current state of trust in Wikipedia, exploring its role in shaping perceptions of reality and informing large language models like ChatGPT. It highlights the debate over whether Wikipedia can be trusted, with opinions from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and co-founder Larry Sanger, and mentions the launch of an AI-based competitor, Grokipedia, by Elon Musk.

Perplexity launches Perplexity Computer, “a general-purpose digital worker” that can route work across 19 AI models, available initially for Max subscribers

Perplexity has launched Perplexity Computer, a versatile AI agent that coordinates with various tools, files, and AI models to create and execute workflows. Initially available to Max subscribers, it offers features like deep research, coding capabilities, and file creation. The agent has been used internally to rapidly generate documentation and build complex spreadsheets. Perplexity Computer distinguishes itself with the orchestration of best-in-class models and the ability to break down tasks into sub-agents for simultaneous execution.

Samsung unveils the $1,299+ Galaxy S26 Ultra with a Privacy Display feature that limits the screen legibility, an all-new agentic AI, improved night mode, and more

ZDNET's review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra highlights its much-needed design upgrade, improved ergonomics, and standout Privacy Display feature. The phone also introduces useful AI features and enhanced camera capabilities, though the battery remains unchanged. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is praised for its slim and lightweight design, making it more comfortable to hold and use.

Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset, starting at $899 and $1099, respectively, a $100 hike

How to Disable Galaxy AI Features on Your Samsung Smartphone - CNET

This CNET article provides a guide on how to disable AI features on Samsung Galaxy phones, including turning off individual AI services, limiting AI data processing to the device, and replacing Bixby with another voice assistant.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in 12 minutes

This video recaps Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, highlighting the new Galaxy S26 series, including the S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. The Ultra model features a new Privacy Display and maintains its price, while the base models receive software updates. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro maintain their design but add a flat metal surface. Samsung introduces an 'AI OS' with AI integration across the phone infrastructure.

The VC who created AI Scott Adams will continue it over his family's objections

John Arrow, the creator of the AI Scott Adams project, explains that the project was started to honor Scott Adams' explicit wishes to become an AI after his death. Despite family objections, Arrow believes that Adams made his intentions clear through his public statements and writings. The project aims to generate AI-driven podcasts using Adams' likeness and work, with no intention for profit, solely for the purpose of preserving his essence and aiding in the grieving process for his fans.

Getting Global Age Assurance Right: What We Got Wrong and What's Changing

I am still very skeptical, with a small amount of grace that Discord inadvertently found itself a lightning rod for backlash against eroding identity privacy in tech. That said, this post uses the same phrases over and over again and I can't help but wonder if it's 2 drafts stapl

Samsung launches the $179 Galaxy Buds 4 and $249 Buds 4 Pro, keeping the AirPods-esque design, with better battery life and noise canceling, available March 11

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro feature an updated design, improved noise canceling, and a new woofer in the Pro model. Priced at $179 and $249 respectively, they offer better battery life and ANC performance compared to their predecessors. However, they are primarily optimized for Galaxy device users, with features like fast pairing and Bixby integration.

Digg Daily Tech for February 25, 2026: LLMs and nuclear weapons, US teens and AI chatbots, and Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pros

1. A study finds GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4, and Gemini 3 Flash deployed tactical nuclear weapons in 95% of 21 simulated war game scenarios, and never surrendered (https://digg.com/technology/T9DntLY/a-study-finds-gpt-52-claude)   2. A survey of US teens: 57% use AI chatbots to s

Spotify playlist reorder feature now sorts songs by BPM and Key

The new Spotify playlist reorder tool is designed to help you move from one song to the next more smoothly. The reorder feature on Spotify lets premium users sort songs by their beats per minute (BPM) and key. This stops long, awkward pauses and sudden changes in tempo. This lets

New Mexico's Meta lawsuit: some police officers testify that Meta AI is sending a flood of “junk” CSAM reports that are draining resources and slowing cases

Meta’s AI is generating a flood of low-quality reports about child sexual abuse, overwhelming law enforcement and hindering investigations, according to officers from the US Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) taskforce.

ASUS releases ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 laptop with 128GB RAM and Ryzen AI Max+ 395

ASUS has launched the ProArt GoPro Edition PX13, a limited-edition 13-inch AI-powered convertible laptop designed for action creators. It features AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, and deep 360-degree workflow integration. The laptop is built to handle high-resolution video editing and AI-powered enhancements locally, ensuring creators can work without relying on spotty WiFi. It includes a custom sleeve and packaging for GoPro cameras and accessories, and the 13.3-inch OLED display offers excellent color accuracy and contrast. The ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 is available for $2,999.99 in the United States.

HP says memory now accounts for 35% of its PC bill of materials, up from 15% to 18% in Q4 2025, and expects RAM's share to rise through 2026

HP Inc. has reported that memory now constitutes 35% of the cost of materials for building a PC, up from 15-18% last quarter. The company expects this contribution to rise further this year. HP Inc. has accelerated the qualification of new suppliers to secure more affordable parts and has cut the time to qualify new materials in half. The company has also expanded lower-cost sourcing and is using AI initiatives to optimize its supply chain. Despite these efforts, HP Inc.'s shares fell by 6% in after-hours trading, indicating investor concerns about the company's future.

Court records: the FBI subpoenaed X for details about Grok prompts a man allegedly used to create 200+ sexual deepfakes of a woman he knew in real life

This article reveals that the FBI obtained prompts from Grok used to create over 200 nonconsensual sexual videos of a woman in a harassment case. The FBI secured a search warrant for X to provide details on the Grok prompts allegedly used by Simon Tuck to create these videos. The case highlights law enforcement's scrutiny of AI bot chats as potential evidence sources and X's compliance with these requests. It also underscores X's role in enabling Grok to generate nonconsensual sexual material in a criminal case involving extreme cyberstalking and real-life harm.

Gambit Security: an unknown hacker used Claude to steal 150GB of Mexican government data, including 195M taxpayer records, in December 2025 and January 2026

This Open-Source ElevenLabs Alternative Is Quietly Blowing Up

Think of it as ElevenLabs, but running on your own computer. No account or server holding your voice samples. Even the setup is straightforward.

Apple age verification rolls out worldwide to meet child safety laws

Apple age verification is becoming more common around the world as the company makes new tools to meet new child safety rules. These global updates prevent individuals in specific regions from downloading apps rated for adults exclusively. Apple implements this procedure to safeg

Biggest study yet shows plug-in hybrids use over 300% more fuel than claimed

A recent study of nearly a million plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe reveals that these vehicles use over 300% more fuel than the estimates provided by the European Union's WLTP testing cycle. This discrepancy highlights the need for more accurate regulations and utility factors to better reflect real-world emissions and fuel consumption.

China's DeepSeek trained AI model on Nvidia's best chip despite US ban, official says

The person declined to say how the U.S. government received the information or how DeepSeek obtained the chips, but emphasized that U.S. policy is :"we're not shipping Blackwells to China."