Cobb approves AI-powered charter school as metro Atlanta districts weigh restructuring
February 13, 2026, 2:06 AM EST. Cobb County School District approved Power Public Schools as a new charter, opening in 2027 with about 100 middle-school students and a plan to add a grade level each year over a five-year term. The model centers on AI-powered personalized learning and early college pathways, reflecting how Georgia districts are reimagining classrooms amid enrollment shifts and AI adoption. Nationwide and state data show charter schools exist publicly but with more flexibility; Cobb notes Walton High was its only charter before, and Kennesaw Charter closed in 2020. Statewide, more than 150,000 students attend charter schools. Supporters point to growth for low-income students and opportunities to pilot innovations; critics warn of mixed outcomes, funding concerns, and stability given past closures. The debate unfolds as metro Atlanta restructures schools.
Iceberg Quantum unveils Pinnacle fault-tolerant quantum architecture
February 13, 2026, 2:02 AM EST. Iceberg Quantum unveiled Pinnacle, its first full fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture, claiming an order-of-magnitude reduction in overhead. The company says its qLDPC (low-density parity-check) codes enable breaking RSA-2048 with under 100,000 physical qubits, down from millions, under standard hardware assumptions validated by a preprint. The seed round of $6m was led by LocalGlobe with participation from Blackbird and DCVC. Iceberg is already working with hardware partners including PsiQuantum (photonic), Diraq (spin qubits) and IonQ (trapped ions), which project timelines to scale within three to five years. A partner at Diraq, Andre Saraiva, praised the approach. The funding will grow the team, advance IP and software, and expand offices in Berlin and the United States, as Iceberg scales toward utility-scale devices.
What the Galaxy S26 Ultra must fix after a year with the Galaxy S25 Ultra
February 13, 2026, 1:56 AM EST. After a year, the Galaxy S25 Ultra has grown on me, but initial disappointment lingered: marginal hardware upgrades, a nerfed S Pen, and Galaxy AI features that felt underwhelming for a $1,300 device. Discounts tempered my view, and I now see the phone as excellent, albeit not love-at-launch. The S26 Ultra will not enjoy that leeway; its MSRP demands scrutiny from day one. Ergonomics matter more than thickness. The S25 Ultra's grip is poor; the Pixel 8 Pro's flat front, rounded frame, and gently curved back show how a phone can feel more integrated in the hand. The S24 Ultra was thicker, yet easier to handle thanks to its shape. For S26, Samsung should pursue a sleeker, more comfortable silhouette and concrete hardware upgrades-a better camera and faster charging-while keeping value in sight.
Remedy's Control Resonant shows first PS5 gameplay with Dylan and gravity-shifting powers
February 13, 2026, 1:46 AM EST. Remedy Entertainment has released the first PS5 gameplay for Control Resonant, a sequel to Control. The player controls Dylan, Jesse Faden's brother, who has escaped the Oldest House alongside other anomalies, including the Hiss. He wields a shapeshifting melee weapon that can morph into a hammer, dual blades, and more, delivering a kinetic combat feel beyond the original. Dylan also uses a gravity-shifting power that lets him run on walls through the distorted world. The footage channels Remedy's signature surreal atmosphere. The game is slated for PS5 later this year, though no exact release date was announced. Fans can weigh in on the trailer and share excitement in the comments.
Three-wire logic rules yield complete axiomatisation for unitary qudit circuits
February 13, 2026, 1:40 AM EST. Researchers led by Colin Blake of Université de Lorraine present a uniform, finite axiomatisation for unitary circuits built from qudits, applicable for any finite dimension d≥2. The team introduces a sound and complete set of local axiom schemata involving at most three wires, enabling equivalence testing by derivation within a fixed rewrite system. They define a circuit PROP CQCd for each dimension and, using polycontrolled PROPs, treat control as primitive, yielding a bounded-arity axiom set QCd. A translation to the LOPP calculus and a d-ary Gray code underpin completeness. This extends previous qubit results (Clément et al.) and promises dimension-agnostic reformulation and optimization of native qudit circuits, reducing resource needs in verification and hardware compilation.
Microsoft AI leader foresees automation reshaping white-collar work
February 13, 2026, 1:38 AM EST. A Microsoft AI leader said automation will increasingly take on routine tasks in white-collar roles. The executive told a media briefing that AI and automation will shift work toward problem-solving and decision support rather than manual labor. The forecast points to rising productivity but also to the need for reskilling and training. Companies should expect a gradual rollout, with governance, data security, and ethics shaping how AI tools are adopted. The remarks reflect broader industry expectations as enterprise AI platforms expand across finance, legal, and administrative functions. Deployment pace will vary by sector, regulation, and talent availability, the leader said, but the trend toward automation in white-collar work is unfolding.
Pixel 10a leaks show flush camera, Berry color; Tensor G4 may power midrange Pixel
February 13, 2026, 1:36 AM EST. Leaked images from Evan Blass show the upcoming Pixel 10a in four colors – Berry, Fog, Lavender, and Obsidian – with a camera module flush to the rear panel, removing the raised lip seen on the Pixel 9a. The leak suggests the device ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a SIM ejector tool, signaling a SIM slot is retained despite rumors of a change. Specs echo the Pixel 9a: a 6.3-inch screen, 48MP/13MP rear cameras, at least 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, and a 5,100mAh battery. Google reportedly swaps in the Tensor G4 (instead of the Tensor G5) and may clock it higher; the phone could be shorter, thicker, and brighter at up to 2,000 nits. Price may start at $499, with chatter of a possible hike.
MPA decries Seedance 2.0 for 'massive' copyright infringement after viral Cruise-Pitt clip
February 13, 2026, 1:30 AM EST. The Motion Picture Association denounced Seedance 2.0, ByteDance's AI video generator, for triggering a surge of copyright infringement within a day of release. An MPA spokesperson said the service operates without safeguards, enabling unauthorized use of U.S. copyrighted works. A widely shared clip of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt fighting on a rooftop helped propel the controversy. ByteDance says Seedance 2.0 marks a leap in generation quality, while critics warn the technology could threaten film livelihoods. The MPA cited a pattern seen with OpenAI's earlier Sora 2, which prompted calls for stronger protections and takedown workflows. OpenAI adopted safeguards; Disney later licensed characters to Sora 2. It remains unclear whether ByteDance will engage on licensing or face notice-and-takedown actions.
Elon Musk calls Anthropic AI 'misanthropic and evil' in scathing X post as xAI rivalry grows
February 13, 2026, 1:28 AM EST. Elon Musk blasted Anthropic on X, calling its AI models "misanthropic and evil" after the company announced a $30 billion funding round at a $380 billion post-money valuation led by Dario Amodei. Musk's reply, seen by millions, accused the models of racial and demographic bias and urged the firm to fix them. The comments come amid a public feud with Anthropic and broader competition between Musk's xAI and Claude's developers. Musk has suggested a link between the company's name and its alleged misanthropy, joking that fate loves irony. xAI and its Grok bot compete with Claude; reports last month said Anthropic cut off xAI's access to Claude. The funding round ranks among the largest private tech raises, second only to OpenAI.
Meta CTO: Will Learn From Steam Frame If It Proves Successful
February 13, 2026, 1:22 AM EST. Meta's chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth said the company will 'learn from' Steam Frame if it proves successful. In an Instagram AMA, he framed the stance as 'a little bit of both'-competition and support-and noted that every new headset is an experiment in how consumers respond to architecture, resolution and cameras. He cited Steam Frame's wireless dongle as an example of a feature Meta tested but found too cumbersome, while acknowledging that consumer enthusiasm could signal a larger market. Bosworth stressed that Quest remains valued for mixed PC gaming and standalone use, but Steam is pursuing an entire ecosystem, including portable PCs. The exchange echoes past remarks that launches are judged by sales and response, including references to VR Air Bridge.
Tesla ends Model S and Model X production, pivots Fremont lines to Optimus robots
February 13, 2026, 1:14 AM EST. Tesla will discontinue the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, winding down production next quarter as CEO Elon Musk shifts the Fremont, California lines to building Optimus humanoid robots, according to a fourth-quarter earnings call cited by CNBC and The Guardian. The move follows a year of demand weakness. The Model S started around $95,000 and the Model X around $100,000. For 2025, Tesla posted a 3% drop in total revenue, with Q4 deliveries down 16% and automotive revenue down 11%. A third-generation Optimus is planned for early 2026, designed for large-scale manufacturing. Some analysts warn customers may face parts and service uncertainty and resale volatility, even as competitors expand the EV market.
NVIDIA expands AI-inference push with Groq deal and Rubin platform
February 13, 2026, 1:08 AM EST. NVIDIA is expanding its AI-inference push by agreeing to buy Groq's AI inference chip assets for $20 billion, aiming to broaden its hold on real-time AI workloads beyond training GPUs. Simultaneously, the company unveiled the Rubin platform, built around next-generation memory tech designed to accelerate inference. Samsung and Micron were named as HBM4 memory suppliers for upcoming Nvidia GPUs, reinforcing supply links but concentrating risk. U.S. export rules that could loosen for older Hopper chips while tighter for newer architectures may segment Nvidia's portfolio by region and tier. The moves align with broader deployments across data centers and edge sites, from warehouse autonomy to industrial robotics, and suggest Nvidia seeks a deeper, end-to-end inference stack. Investors should watch how memory sourcing, policy shifts, and price dynamics shape Rubin's ramp.
Teamily AI launches world's first Human-AI social network for group intelligence
February 13, 2026, 12:58 AM EST. Teamily AI, based in Palo Alto, announced the launch of the world's first Human-AI Social Network, an AI-native instant messenger that lets AI agents join group chats as first-class participants. Co-founded by Dr. Aiden Chaoyang He and Prof. Salman Avestimehr, the platform enables agents to be mentioned, assigned tasks, reason collaboratively, and execute work in parallel with people. The company positions this as unlocking Group Intelligence-the amplified thinking that emerges when teams work with AI rather than beside it. Use cases span friends, families, communities, and co-workers, from planning dinners to building pitches and turning videos or papers into collaborative learning experiences.
Xiaomi's YU7 tops China EV sales in January, doubling Tesla's Model Y
February 13, 2026, 12:54 AM EST. BEIJING – Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV topped China's January sales, beating Tesla's Model Y by a wide margin. CPCA data cited by Autohome show YU7 at 37,869 units, roughly double the Model Y's 16,845. The Model Y fell from December's No. 1 to 20th overall and seventh among new energy vehicles in January. Xiaomi began selling the YU7 about six months ago in mid-2025, pricing it roughly 10,000 yuan below the Model Y and arguing it offers a longer driving range. Analysts had anticipated some erosion of Tesla's share. For 2025, BYD and Geely remained the leaders. Xiaomi plans overseas expansion, including Europe, even as safety scrutiny continues around its earlier SU7.
FTC chief presses Apple over News feed bias; calls for review of conservative sourcing
February 13, 2026, 12:46 AM EST. FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson writes to Apple CEO Tim Cook, accusing Apple News of suppressing content from conservative outlets in the feed loaded on many devices. He says the FTC is not the 'speech police' but can address material misrepresentations or omissions, and urges Apple to review the sources and take corrective action. Apple had not responded at press time. The complaint cites a report by the Media Research Center (MRC) that none of 620 top January stories came from conservative outlets; most stories came from AP, NBC News, The New York Times and The Washington Post, with right-leaning outlets like Fox News, New York Post, Daily Wire and Breitbart News absent. The issue follows scrutiny from the Trump administration toward Apple.
Galaxy A07 5G packs 6,000 mAh, bigger battery than Galaxy S26 Ultra
February 13, 2026, 12:44 AM EST. Samsung's budget Galaxy A07 5G ships with a 6,000 mAh battery, outpacing the flagship's 5,000 mAh cell used across the S26 Ultra line. The device aims at the low end with a 6.7-inch 720p display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and 4-8GB RAM variants, plus a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter. Color options include Light Violet and Light Green. Samsung promises up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the A07 5G. US availability remains unclear; prices are likely near earlier budget models, roughly $100-$150 in many markets. The contrast underscores a surprising battery strategy from Samsung at the budget tier.
Ariane 64 inaugural flight carries 32 Amazon Leo satellites from Kourou
February 13, 2026, 12:42 AM EST. The inaugural flight of the Ariane 64 configuration lifted off from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, carrying 32 Amazon Leo satellites for the Leo Europe 01 (LE-01) mission. VA267 marked the first time Amazon's Leo internet constellation launches on a European launcher and the first Ariane 6 mission for a commercial customer. The four solid boosters fired, then separated, as the payload fairings opened and the upper stage pressed the satellites toward a 465-kilometer, 51.9-degree low-Earth orbit (LEO). Satellites deployed over about 25 minutes, then began health checks en route to 630-km altitude. The upper stage later fired for a deorbit burn. The mission starts an 18-launch sequence for Amazon Leo, part of a plan to grow a global constellation of thousands of satellites.
Meta CTO says VR investment remains ahead of peers, despite cuts
February 13, 2026, 12:32 AM EST. Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth told a Davos audience and, later, on an Instagram AMA, that the company remains more invested in VR content than anyone else, and more than in 2022. The comments follow Meta's shutdown of three acquired VR game studios, layoffs at a fourth, the cancellation of the Batman: Arkham Shadow sequel, and the closure of Horizon Workrooms and its Quest for business offering. Meta says it is shifting some investment from the Metaverse toward AI glasses and wearables, but Bosworth argues the firm is still a net positive investor in the VR ecosystem. He says the growth pace is slower than hoped yet two upcoming devices are 'very exciting.' The stance echoes comments by Oculus founder Palmer Luckey.
Spectrum expands fiber network in Boone County, reaching 1,100 homes
February 13, 2026, 12:26 AM EST. Spectrum said it is expanding its fiber broadband network in Boone County, delivering gigabit-speed internet and related services to more than 1,100 additional homes and businesses in previously unserved or underserved areas. The rollout is part of a multi-year plan funded by the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), aimed at closing the digital divide by boosting access to mobile, TV and voice services. Monte Miller, Spectrum's communications manager, announced the expansion in a news release. Boone County Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick welcomed the investment, saying it will widen educational and economic opportunities in rural pockets. The release cites a national effort to add more than 100,000 miles of fiber and reach about 1.7 million new locations.
AI video of Cruise-Pitt prompts warning that Hollywood could face upheaval
February 13, 2026, 12:16 AM EST. An AI-generated 15-second video showing Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a rooftop brawl has prompted warnings from a top Hollywood screenwriter. Created by Irish filmmaker Ruairi Robinson and posted two days ago, the clip is powered by a two-line prompt. Screenwriter Rhett Reese, known for Deadpool and Zombieland, told X that 'it's likely over for us,' arguing that someone with Nolan-level talent could soon produce a movie indistinguishable from Hollywood releases. He stressed he is not optimistic and fears widespread job loss in the industry. Robinson said the video was born from a simple prompt, highlighting how quickly tools improve. Other insiders, including Matt Shumer, warn that AI could reshape jobs in multiple sectors, not just film.
AI video of Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt sparks warning for Hollywood writers
February 13, 2026, 12:14 AM EST. An ultra-realistic AI video showing Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt has prompted top Hollywood screenwriter Rhett Reese to warn that the industry could be disrupted by advancing AI tools. The 15-second clip, posted by Irish filmmaker Ruairi Robinson two days ago, was created with a simple two-line prompt and depicts a rooftop confrontation. Reese, known for Deadpool and Zombieland, told X that a single person with a skilled eye could soon produce a film indistinguishable from Hollywood releases, raising alarms about talent and jobs. He emphasized he is not optimistic about AI encroaching on creativity. The debate mirrors wider industry anxiety as insiders describe AI as a potential gatekeeper reshaping roles, with comparisons to the months before the COVID-19 outbreak.
AI deepfake of Tom Cruise vs Brad Pitt prompts warning of upheaval in Hollywood
February 13, 2026, 12:12 AM EST. An ultra-realistic AI clip showing Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt in a rooftop fight has prompted a leading screenwriter to warn that AI could upend Hollywood. The 15-second video, posted by Irish filmmaker Ruairi Robinson, circulated online and drew commentary from Rhett Reese (Deadpool, Zombieland). Reese warned: 'It's likely over for us,' adding that a single skilled creator could soon craft a film indistinguishable from current releases. He clarified he is not optimistic, calling the shift terrifying for many in the industry. The clip demonstrates how a two-line prompt can yield professional results with minimal input, raising questions about gatekeeping, jobs, and how studios evaluate writing. AI insiders warn the tools will intensify pressure on creatives as the landscape evolves.
Nvidia and Micron: Two AI Stocks to Watch
February 13, 2026, 12:10 AM EST. Two AI-focused names stand out as investors chase ongoing AI infrastructure growth. Nvidia remains well positioned, with GPUs as the core engine of AI systems and an expanding end-to-end server portfolio. A Groq licensing deal plus ongoing competition from AI ASICs aside, the stock trades at about 24x forward earnings, a valuation some analysts see as attractive. Micron Technology benefits from rising demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), used to accelerate GPU performance. Supply remains tight, pushing wafer-capacity needs higher and contributing to stronger DRAM pricing. Micron is one of the three major DRAM makers, alongside SK Hynix and Samsung, with HBM sales reportedly sold out. The company is lifting capex to keep pace with AI-driven demand.
Nvidia and Micron: AI infrastructure plays amid data-center buildout
February 13, 2026, 12:08 AM EST. Nvidia and Micron stand out as AI infrastructure plays amid a surge in data-center capex. Nvidia's GPUs remain the backbone of AI workloads, expanding into end-to-end server solutions across its networking portfolio. The stock trades around a forward earnings multiple in the mid-twenties, offering appeal in a market near record highs. Micron supplies HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) used by GPUs; demand grows with AI deployments, but HBM supply is tight due to higher wafer requirements. Micron's HBM is largely sold out, and the company is increasing capex to keep pace. The AI buildout supports continued demand for memory and processing chips, even as competition and pricing factors surface.
Two AI stocks to buy now: Nvidia and Micron
February 13, 2026, 12:06 AM EST. Two AI-stock picks stand out as the market climbs toward new highs. Nvidia remains a key driver of AI infrastructure with GPUs at the core of hyperscale data centers and end-to-end server solutions. Its forward P/E around 24 times keeps it in focus amid competition from custom AI chips, while licensing deals and talent moves bolster its position. Micron-a top DRAM maker-benefits from rising demand for HBM used in GPUs, though supply tightness supports prices. Analysts say HBM scarcity and expanding capex on AI infrastructure underlie both names. The takeaway: Nvidia and Micron could benefit from ongoing AI buildouts, but investors should watch valuation and competition.
