Technology 2 February 2026 - 3 February 2026

Apple’s MacBook Air M5 Is Already $150 Off — Why the New Laptop Deal Matters
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Apple’s MacBook Air M5 Is Already $150 Off — Why the New Laptop Deal Matters

Amazon has cut prices on Apple’s new MacBook Air M5 by up to $150 just weeks after launch, with a 15-inch model at $1,149, down from $1,299. The discounts bring the M5 Air close to last year’s M4 clearance pricing, with a 15-inch M4 at $1,099. Some M5 configurations are seeing reductions of up to 12%. MacRumors noted fewer deals on the M5 Air compared to the previous weekend.
April 18, 2026
Paris prosecutors raid X offices, summon Elon Musk as Grok deepfake probe widens
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Paris prosecutors raid X offices, summon Elon Musk as Grok deepfake probe widens

French authorities raided X’s Paris office Tuesday as part of a cybercrime investigation now expanded to include AI chatbot Grok and sexually explicit deepfakes, some allegedly involving minors. Prosecutors summoned Elon Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for questioning on April 20. UK and EU regulators have also launched probes into X and its AI services over data handling and harmful content. X has not commented on the raid or summons.
February 3, 2026
Siemens Energy’s $1 billion U.S. bet: new Mississippi switchgear plant taps AI power boom
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Siemens Energy’s $1 billion U.S. bet: new Mississippi switchgear plant taps AI power boom

Siemens Energy will invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing, including a new grid-equipment plant in Mississippi set to open in 2028. CEO Christian Bruch cited surging demand from data centres, with about 20 gigawatts of generation capacity tied to U.S. data-centre projects. Grid expansion faces delays due to equipment shortages and slow connections. The U.S. is now Siemens Energy’s top market for orders.
February 3, 2026
NXP’s upbeat forecast hints industrial-chip bottom — but telecom slump knocks shares
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NXP’s upbeat forecast hints industrial-chip bottom — but telecom slump knocks shares

NXP Semiconductors forecast first-quarter revenue of $3.05–$3.25 billion, above analyst estimates, citing strong demand in automotive and industrial markets. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $3.34 billion, with adjusted earnings of $3.35 per share, both beating forecasts. Shares fell about 5% after hours, pressured by an 18% drop in communications infrastructure revenue. Automotive sales totaled $1.88 billion for the quarter.
February 3, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 quietly revamps Pixel Adaptive Connectivity — what the new toggles do

Google has split Pixel’s Adaptive Connectivity feature into two separate toggles in Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2: “Auto-switch to mobile network” and “Optimize network for battery life,” both enabled by default. The change follows an update to Adaptive Connectivity Services. The new options replace the previous single switch and warn users about possible data charges. A stable rollout is expected in March.
February 3, 2026
Firefox adds an AI kill switch — Mozilla lets you block every generative AI feature
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Firefox adds an AI kill switch — Mozilla lets you block every generative AI feature

Firefox 148 will launch Feb. 24 with a new “Block AI enhancements” toggle, letting users disable all current and future generative AI features. Mozilla says the master switch covers tools like translations, AI alt text, tab grouping, and sidebar chatbots. Individual AI features can still be managed separately. Settings persist across updates and can be changed at any time.
February 3, 2026
Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes
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Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes

Tests on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE showed some Galaxy AI features stopped working locally when Google’s AICore was disabled, shifting tasks to the cloud. Samsung says users can enable on-device processing, but many AI tools still rely on cloud services. Google’s AICore supplies up-to-date AI models like Gemini Nano for Android apps. Some users report better battery life after disabling AICore.
February 3, 2026
Apple warns of iPhone chip squeeze as DRAM prices tipped to jump up to 95% — Micron Technology back in spotlight
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Apple warns of iPhone chip squeeze as DRAM prices tipped to jump up to 95% — Micron Technology back in spotlight

Apple warned analysts its March-quarter results will be hit by shortages of advanced processors from TSMC and rising memory costs. CEO Tim Cook said supply constraints and surging DRAM prices are pressuring margins. Samsung and SK hynix expect shortages to persist into 2027. Apple shares rose 4% in early U.S. premarket trading Tuesday; Micron and TSMC also gained.
February 3, 2026
Technology News 03.02.2026
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Technology News 03.02.2026

Investors shift from US stocks as the dollar hits a four-year low and AI bets drive market sentiment. The IMF warns AI hype could threaten global growth. Intel shares jump 25% in 30 days despite a $267 million net loss, fueled by AI launches and insider buying. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is set for a Feb. 25 unveiling, with tech desks urging buyers to skip the S25.
February 3, 2026
Musk says Starlink clampdown is working as Ukraine rolls out whitelist to block Russian drones
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Musk says Starlink clampdown is working as Ukraine rolls out whitelist to block Russian drones

Ukraine will require Starlink terminals to be verified and will disable unregistered devices after reports that Russian forces used the system on attack drones. SpaceX says recent steps to block unauthorized Russian use are working. Kyiv and SpaceX are implementing a whitelist to restrict access. Ukrainian officials say Russian drones with Starlink are harder to jam and shoot down.
February 2, 2026
India Budget 2026 gives Apple a 5-year tax shield for iPhone factory gear in India
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India Budget 2026 gives Apple a 5-year tax shield for iPhone factory gear in India

India will grant a five-year income tax exemption to foreign firms supplying manufacturing equipment to contract manufacturers in bonded zones, starting April 2026. The move addresses a key concern raised by Apple as it expands iPhone production in India. The exemption applies only to export manufacturing; phones sold domestically from these zones will still face import duties. Apple has not commented.
February 2, 2026
Bank of England eyes card-free checkout option as it launches payments consultation
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Bank of England eyes card-free checkout option as it launches payments consultation

The Bank of England will launch a public consultation on new payment methods, aiming to let shoppers pay retailers directly from their bank accounts instead of using cards. Officials say “account-to-account” payments could reduce costs for merchants. The move comes as cash use drops below 10% of payments in the UK, with cards accounting for 64%. Plans also connect to possible digital currencies, including a digital pound.
February 2, 2026
Snowflake’s $200 million OpenAI deal plugs GPT-5.2 into Cortex AI as enterprise agents move closer to data
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Snowflake’s $200 million OpenAI deal plugs GPT-5.2 into Cortex AI as enterprise agents move closer to data

Snowflake signed a $200 million multi-year deal with OpenAI to integrate OpenAI models into its data cloud products, including Cortex AI. Early users include Canva and WHOOP. The partnership gives Snowflake direct access to OpenAI’s models without relying on Microsoft Azure. Snowflake said the agreement will support multimodal data work and enhanced AI agents for enterprise customers.
February 2, 2026
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