Innovation 17 February 2026 - 30 March 2026

NVIDIA says DLSS 5 uses 2D frame data and motion vectors to generate images, inferring lighting and materials without changing base geometry. Lighting is calculated in screen space, with artists able to adjust intensity, color grading, contrast, saturation, and gamma. Some critics report unintended facial changes, which NVIDIA attributes to early preview tuning. Major studios continue to support the technology.

Nvidia could reach a $6 trillion market cap by 2027, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Ives told CNBC International that demand for Nvidia chips outpaces supply 12 to 1 and dismissed volatility concerns. Nvidia’s valuation recently stood at $4.385 trillion. NVDA shares are down year-to-date amid broader tech weakness.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 19, 2026, 12:02 AM EDT Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra display shows angle-dependent variation even with Privacy Display off March 18, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT. Samsung acknowledged that the Galaxy S26 Ultra's display can vary in brightness and color when held at certain angles and at high brightness, but said the effect should not affect everyday use. Independent lab work cited by Tom's Guide suggests the S26 Ultra is slightly dimmer than the S25 Ultra even with Privacy Display off. GSMArena also notes a different panel structure under a microscope, especially when Privacy Display is on.

AI dominates Hong Kong’s 2026 Filmart, with 28 sessions focused on generative technology in film production, animation, and screenwriting. Only one event addresses copyright risks. U.S. studios are mostly absent except Warner Bros. Discovery. Chinese firms Kling, Minimax, ShengShu AI, and TapNow AI lead a new AI hub at the event.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT Apple TV: All Academy Award nominations and wins to date March 14, 2026, 11:58 PM EDT. Since 2021, Apple TV has accumulated multiple Academy Award nominations and three wins. At the 93rd, Wolfwalkers (Animated Feature) and Greyhound (Sound) were nominated. The 94th crowned CODA with Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Troy Kotsur) and Best Adapted Screenplay. The Tragedy of Macbeth earned nominations in acting, cinematography and production design. In 2023, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse won Best Animated Short Film. The 96th brought nominations for Killers

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 14, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT MKBHD says MacBook Neo may be Apple's most disruptive product in over a decade March 13, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT. Tech review channel MKBHD calls the new MacBook Neo potentially Apple's most disruptive product in the last 10+ years, signaling a departure from prior designs. The hands-on reception is positive even beyond his own expectations. Earlier, 9to5Mac Editor-in-Chief Chance Miller praised the Neo as a 'truly great Mac at an unbelievable price.' Several reviewers echo the upbeat tone, framing the Neo as capable of shaking up the PC market. The

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 3, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Space Force gains new satellite to train for orbital warfare maneuvers March 2, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Space Force officials announced a new satellite deployed with the USSF-87 mission to expand orbital training ahead of orbital warfare doctrine. Launch from Cape Canaveral on Feb. 12 included two GSSAP satellites; a third, undisclosed unit, will let guardians practice maneuvering a spacecraft in orbit to position for offense or avoidance, according to Lt. Gen. Gregory Gagnon. Space Delta 9 will operate the asset, alongside the X-37B space plane already in orbit. The

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: March 2, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Tesla Cybercab Mass Production Signals Robotaxi Push at Scale March 1, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. In mid-February, Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin rolled the first mass-produced Cybercab off the line. Elon Musk celebrated on social media as the company outlined a driverless, L5-capable robotaxi priced at no more than $30,000 (about ¥210,000). Production is slated to begin on a large scale in April 2026, with the Texas plant targeting 2-4 million vehicles annually, potentially surpassing Model 3/Y output. Tesla touts an Unboxed manufacturing process that splits the body into four modules,

Huawei announced the global launch of its MatePad Mini, featuring an 8.8-inch OLED PaperMatte display and weighing 255 grams. The tablet includes a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 32MP front camera, and supports stylus input. Huawei aims to challenge the iPad Mini as it expands overseas after U.S. restrictions. The device comes in Spruce Green and Obsidian Black.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple claims record Europe market share in 2025, but Samsung remains dominant February 24, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple captured a record 27% of Europe's smartphone market in 2025, shipping 36.9 million iPhones and up 6% year over year, according to Omdia. Honor joined Europe's top five with a 3% share and 3.8 million units. Samsung led shipments in Europe with 46.6 million and a 35% share, modest growth from 2024. The region's total volume fell 1% to 134.2 million amid softer demand and USB-C / eco-design regulation. Samsung's Galaxy

Starlink will provide free internet in Iran, waiving fees and reactivating dormant accounts as authorities intensify a crackdown on protests. Users need only a satellite terminal, according to Ahmad Ahmadian of Holistic Resilience. SpaceX and the White House declined to comment. Experts warn Iran can jam the service, limiting its reach.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 23, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Grindr tests AI matchmaking in Australia amid dating-app fatigue and safety concerns February 22, 2026, 11:14 PM EST. Grindr is trialing a high-priced AI-enhanced subscription in Australia to counter dating-app fatigue and safety concerns. The Edge plan, first piloted in Australia and New Zealand, costs about A$109.99 per month versus A$29.99 for the basic tier, with pricing varying by market (some US users report US$349). The features include gAI, which summarizes conversations and helps reconnect when users travel, and AI-driven match suggestions based on past interactions. Grindr says it uses

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Apple Glasses pitched as all-day AI companion February 20, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing three AI wearables-smart glasses, a pendant and camera-equipped AirPods- with the centerpiece being Apple Glasses. The glasses are described as an all-day AI companion that can interpret what a user is seeing and doing in real time. Examples cited include identifying ingredients on a plate, referencing landmarks during navigation, adding event posters to calendars, and guiding grocery lists. The concept hinges on visual intelligence from built-in cameras, offering practical assistance

Intel shares fell after Nvidia invested $5 billion to support an AI-focused foundry overhaul. The partnership targets improved manufacturing and third-party foundry business, but Intel’s near-term outlook remains weak with ongoing losses and data-center competition.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 19, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Pixel 9a adds Auto Frame AI cropping to Google Photos for better photo composition February 18, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Google's Auto Frame uses AI to crop and resize photos for better composition on Pixel phones, including the Pixel 9a. The feature, first introduced with the Pixel 9 series, appears inside Google Photos' Crop tool rather than as a primary edit option. Auto Frame detects the subject and adjusts framing-centering the subject, shifting aspect ratios, or, in some cases, expanding the image with generative AI to create a wider look.

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 18, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Apple unveils AirTag 2 with longer range, louder speaker; price unchanged February 17, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple has refreshed its item tracker with the AirTag 2, adding a longer range for finding items and a louder speaker. The update, announced in a company press release, keeps the same prices: $29 for a single AirTag and $99 for a four-pack. Apple did not specify exact range figures, but described the new model as easier to locate when nearby. The AirTag 2 is available now through Apple's online store, with no