Technology 3 February 2026 - 4 February 2026

NYSE Composite ends February wobbling as AI jitters and hot inflation set up a big jobs week

The Dow fell 1.1% Friday and 1.3% for the week; the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted weekly declines. The NYSE Composite closed at 23,494.44, down 0.13%. Block announced over 4,000 job cuts, while Dell forecast AI server revenue to double. Oil rose and the 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 3.96%.

February 28, 2026

Business·Finance·News·Technology

AMD shares slide after 2026 forecast flags slower quarter, reviving Nvidia doubts

AMD shares fell nearly 7% in premarket trading after forecasting first-quarter revenue of about $9.8 billion, below its record $10.27 billion in Q4. Data center sales surged 39% last quarter, helped by China-approved AI chip shipments. Analysts questioned the pace of AMD’s AI growth. Gross margin reached 54%, with adjusted earnings at $1.53 per share.

February 4, 2026

Business·Gaming·News·Technology

Nintendo shares tumble 11% as Switch 2 momentum fears hit after earnings

Nintendo shares fell 11% in Tokyo after the company maintained a full-year net profit forecast of 350 billion yen, below analyst expectations. Sales from April to December nearly doubled to 1.91 trillion yen, with 17.37 million Switch 2 units shipped by year-end. Investors remain concerned about sustained demand for the Switch 2 and its game lineup.

February 4, 2026

Gadgets·News·Technology

Meta’s Quest 3 gets a virtual “Surface Keyboard” that turns any table into a typing pad

Meta’s Horizon OS v85 beta adds an experimental “Surface Keyboard and Touchpad” for Quest 3, letting users pin a virtual keyboard to a desk. The update removes the Horizon Feed and introduces a new Navigator interface. Security upgrades include malware scanning and passkey support. The keyboard feature is exclusive to Quest 3 and currently in public beta.

February 4, 2026

Mobile News·News·Software Updates·Technology

Google’s February 2026 Pixel update is rolling out — and it fixes just one security flaw

Google released the February 2026 Android 16 update for Pixel 7a and newer devices, addressing only a high-severity VPU driver vulnerability, CVE-2026-0106. The patch, under 25 MB, brings no new features or bug fixes. Pixel 6 and 7 models are not included in this rollout. Build numbers and release timing vary by carrier and region.

February 4, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile Phones·News·Technology

TCL K70 Power lands in Thailand with a 6,500mAh battery as K70 readies behind it

TCL launched the K70 Power 4G in Thailand with a 6,500mAh battery and MediaTek Helio G100 chip, priced from 13,090 to 14,090 baht depending on memory. The phone features a 6.8-inch 120Hz LCD, 50MP main camera, and up to 8GB RAM. Analysts say rising component costs are squeezing budget smartphones. TCL plans a standard K70 with a smaller battery and lower memory option.

February 4, 2026

Mobile News·News·Software Updates·Technology

Samsung drops Galaxy S21 from update list as Galaxy S22 moves to quarterly security patches

Samsung has ended regular security updates for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, according to its Mobile Security website. The Galaxy S22 series and S21 FE will now receive quarterly patches. Update timing varies by region and carrier. The S21 FE will outlast other S21 models in software support due to its later release.

February 4, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile Phones·News·Technology

Google Pixel 10a leaks tip Feb. 18 preorders, March 5 release — and a familiar $500 bet

Google’s Pixel 10a may open preorders Feb. 18 and launch March 5, according to leaks. The phone is expected to feature a boosted Tensor G4 chip, larger 6.3-inch OLED display, and a 5,100 mAh battery. Chipmakers warn AI demand is pushing up supply costs, which could keep prices high.

February 4, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile Devices·News·Technology

Sony’s next Xperia 1 VIII and 10 VIII hit the GSMA database, hinting a near-global launch

Sony model numbers linked to the Xperia 1 VIII and Xperia 10 VIII appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, indicating variants for Japan, Europe, and parts of Asia. No U.S. models are listed. Sony has not announced the phones or launch dates. IMEI listings typically surface ahead of official releases.

February 4, 2026

AI·Mobile Apps·News·Technology

Leak hints Google’s Gemini may soon book rides and order food inside Android apps

Beta code in the Google app reveals Gemini’s “screen automation” feature, allowing it to place orders and book rides in Android apps. Warning text says users remain responsible for Gemini’s actions and can interrupt tasks. Privacy notices state screenshots may be reviewed if activity tracking is enabled. Google has not announced a release date or which apps will support the feature.

February 4, 2026

Gadgets·Mobile Phones·News·Technology

Motorola Razr 70 pops up in UAE TDRA certification database — Razr 70 Ultra listed too

Motorola Razr 70 (XT2657-8) and Razr 70 Ultra (XT2655-1) have received equipment registration in the UAE, with listings under Lenovo (Shanghai) Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. The Eurasian Economic Commission also lists the Razr 70, suggesting a wider release. No technical specifications or launch dates have been disclosed. Motorola has not officially announced the Razr 70 series.

February 4, 2026

Mobile·News·Technology·Updates

iOS 26.2.1 update sparks iPhone bug complaints — Maps, Face ID and HomeKit cited

iPhone users report glitches with Maps, Face ID, and smart-home controls after updating to iOS 26.2.1. Apple stopped signing iOS 26.2 on Feb. 2, blocking downgrades. Release notes mention AirTag (2nd generation) support and bug fixes but give no details. Some users also report camera issues and missing saved locations.

February 4, 2026

Legal Issues·News·Software·Technology

Google’s ChromeOS exit plan surfaces in court: Android PC “Aluminium” pushed to 2028, sunset eyed for 2034

Court documents show Google plans to end ChromeOS by 2034, shifting Chromebooks to a new Android-based platform. A limited test of “Project Aluminium” is set for late 2026, with a full rollout in 2028. The new system will not support all current Chromebook hardware. U.S. court orders exempt ChromeOS and its successors from some antitrust restrictions.

February 4, 2026

Innovation·News·Technology

Technology News 04.02.2026

Russian-state hackers exploited Microsoft Office flaw CVE-2026-21509 to breach diplomatic and transport networks in at least nine countries, using fileless attacks and compromised government accounts, Trellix says. The campaign, linked to APT28 and Fancy Bear, delivered 29 phishing lures over 72 hours. Alphabet plans $175–$185 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2026, more than double 2025, as Google Cloud backlog hits $240 billion.

February 4, 2026

Business·News·Technology

Alphabet eyes massive Bengaluru office expansion as U.S. tightens H-1B visas

Alphabet is preparing to lease about 2.4 million square feet of new office space in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday. The expansion could allow for up to 20,000 additional employees, more than doubling its current India workforce. The move comes as U.S. visa costs and restrictions rise. Alphabet declined to comment.

February 3, 2026

AI·Entertainment·News·Technology

Netflix warns Germany could get subtitles-only as voice actors boycott AI contract clause

German voice actors are boycotting Netflix over a contract clause allowing recordings to be used for AI training, according to the VDS union. Netflix warned it may switch to German subtitles instead of dubbing if the dispute continues. The VDS has commissioned a legal review focused on privacy, copyright, and EU AI rules.

February 3, 2026

AI·Business·News·Technology

Western Digital adds a $4B buyback as AI servers squeeze memory supply

Western Digital’s board approved an additional $4 billion for share buybacks, with $484 million still left from a prior authorization. The move follows surging demand for memory chips in AI servers and a 57% stock jump this year. The new buyback plan is effective immediately. Rising AI server demand is straining the memory and storage market.

February 3, 2026

Aerospace·News·Space·Technology

SpaceX halts Falcon 9 launches after Starlink flight hits second-stage snag

SpaceX has grounded Falcon 9 launches after a second-stage issue followed deployment of 25 Starlink satellites on Monday. The company is reviewing data and has not set a return-to-flight date. NASA’s Crew-12 mission to the ISS is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 11. The Falcon 9’s upper stage encountered problems during preparations for its deorbit burn.

February 3, 2026

AI·Legal·News·Technology

Anthropic AI legal plug-in batters Relx, Wolters Kluwer as software and ad stocks slide

RELX shares fell as much as 17%, Wolters Kluwer 13%, and Thomson Reuters over 14% after Anthropic launched a legal plug-in for its Claude AI chatbot. Publicis dropped more than 9% and Omnicom nearly 6%. The selloff spread to U.S. software stocks, with Microsoft and Oracle down 2–3% and Adobe, Salesforce, and ServiceNow off over 5%.

February 3, 2026

AI·Business·News·Technology

OpenAI eyes faster ChatGPT chips as it weighs Nvidia alternatives and $100B talks drag

OpenAI is seeking alternatives to Nvidia’s latest AI chips to speed up inference for products like ChatGPT, sources say. Nvidia, OpenAI, and Oracle denied reports of friction over Nvidia’s planned investment. Nvidia shares fell about 3% Tuesday morning as investors reacted to the news. OpenAI has held talks with AMD and startups but says Nvidia still powers most of its operations.

February 3, 2026

Autonomous Vehicles·Business·News·Technology

Waymo’s $16 Billion Cash Haul Pushes Valuation to $126 Billion — Here’s What Changes Now

Waymo raised $16 billion in new funding, lifting its valuation to $126 billion. Dragoneer, DST Global, and Sequoia led the round, with Alphabet staying as majority owner. Waymo says it logged 15 million trips in 2025 and now operates over 400,000 weekly rides across six U.S. metro areas. The company plans to expand its robotaxi fleet into at least 20 more cities in 2026.

February 3, 2026

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