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ABB and Nvidia partner to transform factory robot training with physically accurate simulation

ABB Robotics has partnered with Nvidia to integrate Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio platform, achieving 99% accuracy between virtual training and real-world robot performance. The collaboration aims to reduce deployment costs by up to 40% and accelerate time to market by 50%, with Foxconn already piloting the technology for consumer electronics assembly ahead of the 2026 launch.

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ABB and Nvidia partner to transform factory robot training with physically accurate simulation

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Alibaba launches Qwen 3.5 small AI models for edge devices with offline capabilities

Alibaba unveiled its Qwen 3.5 series featuring compact AI models ranging from 800 million to 9 billion parameters, optimized for edge devices like smartphones and IoT systems. The models enable local computation with enhanced privacy and offline functionality, challenging the industry trend of massive cloud-based systems while delivering competitive performance on benchmarks like MMLU.

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Alibaba launches Qwen 3.5 small AI models for edge devices with offline capabilities

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Oura acquires Doublepoint to bring gesture controls to its $11 billion smart ring platform

Smart ring leader Oura has acquired Helsinki-based Doublepoint Technologies to integrate gesture recognition technology into future products. The deal brings AI-powered hand gesture controls that could transform how users interact with Oura's smart rings, though CEO Tom Hale cautions implementation won't happen immediately. The acquisition follows Oura's valuation of $11 billion and targets of over $1.5 billion in sales for 2026.

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Oura acquires Doublepoint to bring gesture controls to its $11 billion smart ring platform

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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation to build predictive AI agent for sleep optimization

Sleep technology company Eight Sleep secured $50 million in strategic funding led by Tether Investments, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation. The company plans to develop a sleep-focused AI agent trained on over 1 billion hours of sleep data while advancing FDA filings for sleep apnea detection and expanding globally across 34 countries.

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Eight Sleep raises $50M at $1.5B valuation to build predictive AI agent for sleep optimization

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Microsoft releases Phi-4 multimodal model that knows when thinking wastes time

Microsoft unveiled Phi-4-reasoning-vision-15B, a compact 15-billion-parameter model trained on just 200 billion tokens—five times less than competing systems. The open-source AI model intelligently activates chain-of-thought reasoning for complex math and science problems while staying silent on simple tasks like image captioning, delivering competitive performance with a fraction of the compute cost.

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Microsoft releases Phi-4 multimodal model that knows when thinking wastes time

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Accenture acquires Ookla for $1.2B to power AI-driven network intelligence across enterprises

Accenture has agreed to acquire Ookla, owner of Speedtest and Downdetector, for $1.2 billion in cash from Ziff Davis. The deal positions Accenture to integrate real-time connectivity data into enterprise services, helping telecom operators, cloud providers, and businesses optimize networks that support AI adoption and digital infrastructure as network performance becomes critical to scaling AI systems.

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Accenture acquires Ookla for $1.2B to power AI-driven network intelligence across enterprises

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Apple launches MacBook Neo: A $599 budget laptop powered by iPhone's A18 Pro chip

Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, its first budget laptop starting at $599, marking a strategic shift into the low-cost laptop market. Powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, the Neo targets students and content creators while delivering AI capabilities at a price point $500 cheaper than the MacBook Air. Preorders are now open with shipping beginning March 11.

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Apple launches MacBook Neo: A $599 budget laptop powered by iPhone's A18 Pro chip

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OPPO and MediaTek unveil on-device AI features for Find X9 series at MWC 2026

OPPO and MediaTek announced a major collaboration at MWC 2026 to bring advanced on-device AI capabilities to smartphones. The partnership introduces the Omni AI model, a multimodal LLM that processes voice, video, and text entirely on-device using the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. The OPPO Find X9 series will receive enhanced AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow features via ColorOS 16 update starting March.

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OPPO and MediaTek unveil on-device AI features for Find X9 series at MWC 2026

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GoPro unveils GP3 chip with AI power for new cameras launching spring 2026

GoPro announced its GP3 chip, the first new processor in five years, featuring an AI Neural Processor Unit for enhanced low-light performance and scene detection. The custom imaging processor will debut in new cameras launching Q2 2026, potentially including the Hero 14 Black and cinema-grade models targeting filmmakers.

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GoPro unveils GP3 chip with AI power for new cameras launching spring 2026

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Intel unveils Xeon 6+ with 288 cores on 18A process, targeting edge AI and 6G networks

Intel introduced its Xeon 6+ processor, codenamed Clearwater Forest, built on the advanced 18A process with 288 Darkmont efficiency cores. The chip targets AI inference in telecom networks and data centers, delivering 38% lower rack power and 60% better performance per watt. Major carriers including Ericsson, Vodafone, and Rakuten Mobile are already deploying the technology for 5G and early 6G infrastructure.

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Intel unveils Xeon 6+ with 288 cores on 18A process, targeting edge AI and 6G networks

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Apple launches M5 chips in new MacBook Pro and Air, targeting AI workflows with major upgrades

Apple introduced its latest M5 chips across new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, delivering up to 4x faster AI processing than M4 predecessors. The M5 Pro and M5 Max feature Fusion Architecture, combining two dies into a single system-on-chip with 18-core CPUs and up to 40-core GPUs. Pre-orders start March 4, with availability beginning March 11.

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Apple launches M5 chips in new MacBook Pro and Air, targeting AI workflows with major upgrades

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MediaTek unveils 6G, AI glasses, and data center innovations at MWC 2026

MediaTek announced its showcase of next-generation AI and connectivity solutions at MWC 2026, featuring the world's first 6G radio interoperability, 5G-Advanced CPE with Wi-Fi 8, and AI glasses powered by Dimensity 9500. The company will also demonstrate advanced data center solutions including UCIe-Advanced IP validated on TSMC's 2nm and 3nm processes, highlighting its push to integrate AI from edge devices to cloud infrastructure.

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MediaTek unveils 6G, AI glasses, and data center innovations at MWC 2026

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Honor's Robot Phone brings AI-powered gimbal camera to smartphones, launching later this year

Honor unveiled a working Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress, featuring a motorized camera arm that emerges from the device's back. The smartphone includes a 200-megapixel sensor on a compact gimbal with AI Object Tracking and voice-controlled movements. Set to launch in China during the second half of 2026, the device represents Honor's push into embodied AI and targets content creators seeking professional-grade stabilization.

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Honor's Robot Phone brings AI-powered gimbal camera to smartphones, launching later this year

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Apple upgrades iPad Air with M4 chip, boosting AI performance while keeping $599 price tag

Apple launched the iPad Air with M4 chip, delivering significant performance upgrades without raising prices. The device starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and features 30% faster processing than the M3 version, enhanced on-device AI capabilities through an updated Neural Engine, and improved wireless connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 support. The launch coincides with Mobile World Congress, positioning Apple against smartphone rivals.

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Apple upgrades iPad Air with M4 chip, boosting AI performance while keeping $599 price tag

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MWC 2026 reveals how AI boom collides with memory chip shortage, threatening smartphone market

At MWC 2026 in Barcelona, telecommunications companies and phone makers confronted a severe memory chip shortage threatening to shrink smartphone sales by 13% this year. The AI boom has created insatiable demand from data centers, forcing device makers to pivot strategies. Major alliances emerged as Nvidia, Nokia, and Qualcomm announced partnerships to build AI-ready 6G mobile networks.

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MWC 2026 reveals how AI boom collides with memory chip shortage, threatening smartphone market

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