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25 Feb 2026

Google's Circle to Search now identifies multiple objects at once, powered by Gemini 3

Google upgraded Circle to Search with Gemini 3, enabling multi-object search capabilities on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 devices. The update allows users to identify and search for multiple items in a single image simultaneously, whether shopping for entire outfits or exploring complex scenes like coral reefs. A new virtual try-on feature integrates directly into the search overlay.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 lineup with Privacy Display tech and expanded AI capabilities

Samsung introduced its Galaxy S26 series featuring Privacy Display technology that blocks side viewing, enhanced AI tools powered by Google Gemini and Perplexity, and modest hardware upgrades. The base and Plus models see $100 price increases to $900 and $1,100 respectively, while the Ultra holds at $1,300. Available March 11.

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Google's Gemini AI now automates multi-step tasks on Android while Apple's Siri features stall

Google launched AI task automation for Gemini on Android, letting users delegate ride-hailing and food delivery orders on Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S26 devices. The beta feature runs apps in a secure virtual window, requiring user approval before final submission. Meanwhile, Apple continues delaying similar Siri capabilities announced at WWDC 2024.

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Claude Code security vulnerabilities expose developers to API key theft and remote code execution

Check Point Research disclosed critical security vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude Code that enable remote code execution and API key exfiltration. The flaws exploit configuration mechanisms including Hooks, Model Context Protocol servers, and environment variables, executing arbitrary commands when developers clone untrusted repositories. All issues were patched before public disclosure.

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Citigroup Forms Specialized AI Infrastructure Banking Team to Tap $3 Trillion Opportunity

Citigroup has assembled a dedicated AI Infrastructure Banking team to help finance the massive build-out of data centers and computing infrastructure. The bank estimates $3 trillion in capital will be needed by 2030 as Big Tech companies like Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet dramatically increase spending on AI infrastructure.

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Nvidia ships first Vera Rubin AI chips to customers, promising 10x efficiency gains over Blackwell

Nvidia has begun delivering samples of its Vera Rubin platform to select customers, marking a pivotal moment in AI infrastructure evolution. The system combines 72 Rubin GPUs with 288 GB HBM4 memory apiece and 36 Vera CPUs, promising 10 times better performance per watt than its Blackwell predecessor. Production shipments are expected in the second half of 2026.

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Amazon Launches Three AI Personality Styles for Alexa+: Brief, Chill, and Sweet Modes

Amazon rolled out three new personality options for Alexa+, allowing users to customize how the AI assistant responds. The Brief mode delivers concise answers, Chill adopts a laid-back friend vibe, and Sweet provides enthusiastic encouragement. The feature reflects growing demand for voice assistant customization as users seek more control over their AI interactions.

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US diplomats ordered to lobby against data sovereignty laws threatening AI and cloud services

The Trump administration has directed US diplomats to actively oppose foreign data sovereignty laws, arguing they threaten AI advancement and global data flows. A State Department cable signed by Marco Rubio calls the European Union's GDPR and similar regulations unnecessarily burdensome, marking a confrontational shift in international data policy.

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Perseverance rover achieves 90% autonomous navigation on Mars with new self-driving systems

NASA's Perseverance rover has shattered self-driving records on Mars, completing 90% of its travels autonomously compared to Curiosity's 6.2%. Using Enhanced Autonomous Navigation and the new Mars Global Localization system, the rover can now determine its own position and navigate independently, covering unprecedented distances while exploring Jezero Crater for signs of ancient life.

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Google apologizes after push notification includes racial slur in BAFTA awards coverage

Google sent out a notification containing a racial slur while linking to coverage of a Tourette syndrome incident at the BAFTA Film Awards. The company apologized and removed the offensive push notification, claiming it was a system error rather than AI-generated content. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about automated news distribution and AI errors in news alerts.

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China targets 5x increase in advanced chip output to fuel AI ambitions despite equipment constraints

China's top chipmakers including SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor are racing to quintuple production of 7nm and 5nm chips within two years, aiming for 100,000 wafers monthly to meet surging AI demand. The ambitious expansion faces significant hurdles as export controls limit access to critical manufacturing equipment from Western suppliers.

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Adobe Firefly's Quick Cut uses AI to turn raw footage into a first draft in minutes

Adobe launched Quick Cut, a new AI video editing feature in Firefly that automatically assembles raw footage and B-roll into a structured first draft. Users describe their video goals using text prompts, and the tool edits out irrelevant parts while creating transitions. Available now in beta for Firefly subscribers starting at $10 per month, the feature targets social media creators, product reviewers, and podcasters looking to reduce editing time.

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Santander targets €1 billion annual boost from AI investments as it expands customer base to 210M

Santander unveils ambitious plans to generate over €1 billion in business value annually from artificial intelligence and data initiatives by 2028. The Spanish banking group aims to grow its customer base from 180 million to 210 million while implementing mandatory AI training for all employees and scaling AI copilots that already support 40% of contact center interactions.

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Trump demands Big Tech cover AI data center power costs as electricity prices surge 6% nationwide

President Trump announced a ratepayer protection pledge requiring major tech companies to generate their own power for AI data centers, addressing consumer concerns over rising electricity prices. Companies including Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI will meet at the White House on March 4 to formalize commitments many have already made to shield Americans from soaring energy costs driven by data center expansion.

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Gucci faces backlash over AI images ahead of Milan Fashion Week debut under new creative director

Gucci sparked controversy by using AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show, drawing criticism for abandoning human models and photographers. Critics question how the technology aligns with the fashion house's claims of celebrating creativity and Italian craftsmanship, with some calling the content 'AI slop.'

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