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ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: February 11, 2026, 12:06 AM EST Gotion High-tech, BASF join forces on solid-state battery R&D February 10, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. Gotion High-tech and BASF signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to jointly develop next-generation solid-state battery technology, focusing on high-performance materials across core components and clearing commercialization bottlenecks. The deal extends a 13-year partnership between the firms. Gotion operates a 0.2 GWh pilot line for its Gemstone all-solid-state battery, reporting a yield above 90% and an energy density of 300 Wh/kg. Gemstone was unveiled May 17, 2024, and small-scale production and vehicle testing are planned for

Apple Music offers visuals and Dolby Atmos at $10.99/month, while Spotify focuses on podcasts and audiobooks at $12.99/month; Atmos is not on Spotify. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang claims AI no longer hallucinates, but experts dispute this. Apple will promote F1 on Apple TV via a Cadillac ad during the Super Bowl, not a standalone spot. DJI drones remain on sale in the U.S. despite new FCC bans on foreign-made models.

West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to test tablet-based CPS investigations in two counties, aiming to reduce paperwork and improve fieldwork. The pilot follows criticism of the $272 million PATH system. Meanwhile, open-source firms like Hugging Face and Flower AI are building shared AI infrastructure as critics warn of industry concentration. Darren Aronofsky’s AI-driven series On This Day… 1776 drew criticism for lifeless visuals and generic storytelling.

China is moving to restrict imports of Nvidia and other US-made AI chips, signaling a near-total cap amid US export controls. Apple’s iPhone Air faces sharp price cuts in the UK, China, and Australia, while the iPhone 17 holds steady. Apple Vision Pro tested immersive NBA viewing at a Lakers game. Rigetti Computing secured an $8.4 million contract to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India.

Rockstar North’s Edinburgh headquarters remains open after a boiler-room malfunction triggered a fire response early January 19. Scottish Fire and Rescue dispatched seven vehicles and secured the building by 9:21 a.m. No injuries were reported. Rockstar said damage was minimal and development on Grand Theft Auto VI continues.

Nvidia’s market cap soared from $345 billion to $4.6 trillion in three years, with data-center revenue reaching $51.2 billion in Q3 fiscal 2026. OpenAI asked contractors to upload real work assignments to benchmark AI models, according to WIRED. Apple’s blue Trail Loop band dropped 25% to $74.70 on Amazon. OpenAI and Common Sense Media endorsed a California ballot measure on AI safety for children.

Las Vegas police unveiled 10 donated Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol, with the donors later identified as Ben and Felicia Horowitz of Andreessen Horowitz. The move drew praise from Elon Musk and criticism from civil-liberties groups. At CES 2026, LG, Samsung, and Hisense will showcase Micro RGB TVs, promising better color at lower prices than Micro LED.

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Apple’s board is preparing for CEO Tim Cook to possibly step down as early as early 2026, according to the Financial Times. John Ternus is seen as the leading successor. Valve says its new Steam Machine will match or outperform 70% of gaming PCs, with launch set for early 2026.

Early Black Friday deals for Meta Quest accessories have begun, but official Quest 3 and 3S discounts remain limited. NASA was named to The Webby 30 list for its digital storytelling and online engagement. Rigetti Computing reported two Novera system sales for $5.7 million as it competes with larger firms in quantum technology.

Used electric vehicle values are falling faster than gas cars worldwide, with some models losing over 50% of value in three years. India’s BluSmart triggered a market glut after fraud allegations, while U.S. 2023 Model Ys dropped 42% in two years. Battery lifespan uncertainty drives the decline. Hertz and other fleets report heavy losses tied to EV depreciation.