Technology 4 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

Google teases Pixel 10a ahead of Feb. 18 pre-orders as leaks point to new colors
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Google teases Pixel 10a ahead of Feb. 18 pre-orders as leaks point to new colors

Google will open pre-orders for the Pixel 10a on Feb. 18, revealing a flush rear camera and a blue-purple color option in its teaser. No pricing or technical specifications have been announced. CEO Sundar Pichai referenced the device during Alphabet’s earnings call, linking it to Google’s AI efforts. A release date for in-store availability remains unconfirmed.
February 5, 2026
Apple’s next MacBook Pro launch may be close as macOS 26.3 hits release-candidate stage, OLED redesign tipped for late 2026
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Apple’s next MacBook Pro launch may be close as macOS 26.3 hits release-candidate stage, OLED redesign tipped for late 2026

Apple released the macOS Tahoe 26.3 release candidate to developers, signaling a public launch is near. Rumors point to new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips arriving between February and March. Supply-chain reports indicate an OLED MacBook Pro redesign is planned for late 2026. Retailers report low MacBook Pro inventory ahead of the expected refresh.
February 5, 2026
Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini
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Microsoft Copilot hits roadblocks as users drift to ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini

Microsoft’s Copilot saw its share among U.S. paid AI subscribers fall to 11.5% in January 2026, down from 18.8% in July, while ChatGPT held 55.2%, according to Recon Analytics. The Wall Street Journal reports Copilot faces branding and integration issues. Microsoft says daily active users of Copilot have risen tenfold year-over-year, with 15 million paid seats. Alphabet plans a sharp increase in AI capital spending in 2026.
February 5, 2026
Apple Studio Display 2 leak hints at odd 90Hz refresh rate — not the 120Hz many expected
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Apple Studio Display 2 leak hints at odd 90Hz refresh rate — not the 120Hz many expected

Leaked code suggests Apple’s next Studio Display could feature a 90Hz refresh rate, MacRumors reported Wednesday. Shipping estimates for some models now extend into late February and early March, fueling speculation of an imminent update. Rumors also mention mini-LED backlighting, HDR support, and an A19-class chip, but Apple has not confirmed any new model.
February 5, 2026
Technology News 05.02.2026
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Technology News 05.02.2026

T-Mobile is offering two unadvertised plans with lower prices for existing customers, according to The Mobile Report. The “Experience More with Appreciation Savings” plan cuts line costs by $10–$20 compared to standard rates but reduces trade-in value. A second “Loyalty Plan” exists, though details are limited. Eligibility varies and plans are not widely promoted.
February 5, 2026
Amazon AWS CEO says space data centers are ‘pretty far’ off as Musk bets on orbital AI
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Amazon AWS CEO says space data centers are ‘pretty far’ off as Musk bets on orbital AI

AWS chief Matt Garman called orbital data centers uneconomical due to high rocket and launch costs. Elon Musk, after merging SpaceX and xAI, said “space-based AI is obviously the only way to scale” and filed plans for up to 1 million AI-focused satellites. Google and Blue Origin are also exploring space-based computing. No clear timeline for these projects has been disclosed.
February 4, 2026
Super Bowl LX braces for AI cyberattacks with Wi‑Fi 7 overhaul and a “cyber command center”
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Super Bowl LX braces for AI cyberattacks with Wi‑Fi 7 overhaul and a “cyber command center”

The NFL and San Francisco 49ers opened a cyber command center at Levi’s Stadium ahead of Super Bowl LX to monitor for AI-driven threats. Cisco installed nearly 1,500 Wi‑Fi 7 routers as the stadium prepares for over 35 terabytes of fan data uploads. The upgrade includes a new data center and expanded network capacity for 65,000 attendees. Security teams say AI attacks are a growing concern this year.
February 4, 2026
Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta
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Roblox’s new ‘4D’ AI turns text prompts into drivable game objects — and it’s live in beta

Roblox on Wednesday launched a beta AI tool called “4D creation” that generates interactive in-game models from natural-language prompts. The company says the tool, powered by its Cube foundation model, lets users create items like drivable cars. Early testers created over 160,000 objects and saw play time rise in one game by 64%. The beta starts with only two object types available.
February 4, 2026
Why Infineon just added €500 million to its 2026 investment plan for AI data centres
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Why Infineon just added €500 million to its 2026 investment plan for AI data centres

Infineon raised its planned FY2026 investment to €2.7 billion, up €500 million, to expand chip manufacturing for AI data centers. The company expects AI-related revenue to reach €2.5 billion by FY2027, up from €1.5 billion this year. CEO Jochen Hanebeck said spending will accelerate the Dresden Smart Power Fab launch. Infineon cut its free cash flow forecast to €1.0 billion.
February 4, 2026
Uber stock slides as profit outlook misses, CFO exit and robotaxi push grab attention
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Uber stock slides as profit outlook misses, CFO exit and robotaxi push grab attention

Uber forecast first-quarter adjusted earnings of 65 to 72 cents per share, below analysts’ 76-cent estimate, sending shares down about 5%. The company raised its gross bookings outlook and plans to launch robotaxi services in Madrid, Hong Kong, Houston, and Zurich. CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah will step down, with Balaji Krishnamurthy named as his successor.
February 4, 2026
Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production
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Amazon’s AI Studio heads to Hollywood: March test aims to speed up TV and film production

Amazon MGM Studios will launch a closed beta of new AI tools for film and TV production in March, led by executive Albert Cheng. Results are expected by May. The initiative comes as Hollywood faces rising costs and job insecurity. Amazon says humans will remain involved, but some in the industry fear automation could threaten jobs.
February 4, 2026
Cerebras lands $1B at $23B valuation as AI chip buyers look beyond Nvidia
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Cerebras lands $1B at $23B valuation as AI chip buyers look beyond Nvidia

Cerebras Systems raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round led by Tiger Global, lifting its valuation to about $23 billion, nearly triple its September figure. Major AI firms are seeking alternatives to Nvidia for inference chips, driving investor interest. Cerebras recently rejected acquisition offers from Nvidia and secured a commercial deal with OpenAI.
February 4, 2026
Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape
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Nvidia’s $20B OpenAI bet: Huang talks IPO as $100B fundraise takes shape

Nvidia is close to investing about $20 billion in OpenAI as part of a funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker at $830 billion, according to sources. OpenAI is seeking up to $100 billion in new funding. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed plans to invest and downplayed reports of tension between the companies. Talks are ongoing and terms could still change.
February 4, 2026
Robot Dog Climbs Mount Etna to Sniff Volcanic Gases — Here’s What It Found
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Robot Dog Climbs Mount Etna to Sniff Volcanic Gases — Here’s What It Found

ETH Zurich researchers sent a four-legged robot equipped with a mass spectrometer onto Mount Etna to autonomously sample volcanic gases in hazardous areas. The robot achieved up to 100% autonomy in some missions but struggled with wind and rough terrain, which scattered gas plumes and sometimes required manual control. The system detected sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and five out of eight helium sources.
February 4, 2026
Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules
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Waymo and Tesla tell Congress: Act now on self-driving cars — or China sets the rules

Waymo and Tesla executives, joined by U.S. senators, are pressing Congress to pass stalled self-driving car legislation, warning that delays could let China set global standards. The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday as federal safety investigations and recent incidents raise concerns. Waymo reports 200 million autonomous miles and lower crash rates; Tesla cites improved safety data from its Full Self-Driving system.
February 4, 2026
Texas Instruments’ $7.5 Billion Silicon Labs Buyout: What the Chip Deal Changes
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Texas Instruments’ $7.5 Billion Silicon Labs Buyout: What the Chip Deal Changes

Texas Instruments will acquire Silicon Laboratories for $231 per share in cash, valuing the deal at about $7.5 billion. The companies expect to close the transaction in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. TI plans to shift Silicon Labs’ chip production in-house and projects $450 million in annual cost savings within three years. Silicon Labs’ shares jumped in premarket trading; TI’s stock slipped.
February 4, 2026
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