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Samsung Galaxy S26 adds Perplexity AI agent with 'Hey Plex' wake word in multi-agent push

Samsung is integrating Perplexity into its Galaxy AI ecosystem for the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, allowing users to summon the AI agent using 'Hey Plex' voice commands. The partnership marks a strategic shift toward a multi-agent ecosystem where users can choose between Perplexity, Google Gemini, and Samsung's Bixby assistant. With deep system access to native apps and third-party applications, this integration positions Samsung as a key distribution channel in the competitive AI smartphone market.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 adds Perplexity AI agent with 'Hey Plex' wake word in multi-agent push

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OpenAI's first Jony Ive device is a $200-$300 smart speaker with a camera, launching in 2027

OpenAI is developing its first hardware lineup, starting with a smart speaker with a camera expected in early 2027. Designed by legendary Apple designer Jony Ive, the $200-$300 device will feature facial recognition and object recognition capabilities. The company has over 200 employees working on AI-powered hardware devices including smart glasses and a smart lamp, as it enters a consumer hardware market already crowded with competitors like Apple, Meta, and Google.

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OpenAI's first Jony Ive device is a $200-$300 smart speaker with a camera, launching in 2027

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Samsung overhauls Bixby with AI smarts in One UI 8.5, ahead of Galaxy S26 launch on Feb. 25

Samsung has launched a beta program for its overhauled Bixby AI voice assistant in One UI 8.5, introducing natural language understanding and real-time web search capabilities. The update transforms Bixby into a conversational device agent that can control device settings without requiring exact commands. Available now in six markets including the US, the new Bixby will debut alongside the Galaxy S26 at Samsung's Unpacked event on February 25.

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Samsung overhauls Bixby with AI smarts in One UI 8.5, ahead of Galaxy S26 launch on Feb. 25

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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

Intel has launched Ask Intel, an AI customer support system built on Microsoft Copilot Studio, marking a major shift in how the semiconductor giant handles customer service. The move comes as Intel removes public phone support numbers in most countries and consolidates engagement around web-based systems, raising questions about accuracy and the future of human support agents.

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Intel scales back phone support, launches AI-powered assistant built on Microsoft Copilot Studio

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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 ahead of official Galaxy S26 launch

Samsung has released One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 owners in the US, marking one of the final testing phases before the official launch. The 548MB software update includes a Bixby version upgrade, signaling the imminent arrival of Samsung's revamped AI assistant powered by Perplexity AI. The full release is expected alongside the Galaxy S26 series on February 25.

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Samsung rolls out One UI 8.5 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 ahead of official Galaxy S26 launch

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Meta revives smartwatch plans with 2026 launch after shelving project in 2022

Meta is bringing back its abandoned smartwatch project, codenamed Malibu 2, with a planned 2026 launch. The device will feature health tracking and an integrated Meta AI assistant, signaling the company's push into AI-powered consumer hardware beyond social media advertising.

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Meta revives smartwatch plans with 2026 launch after shelving project in 2022

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OpenAI partners with MakeMyTrip and Ixigo to transform India's travel sector with AI integration

MakeMyTrip and Ixigo have both announced partnerships with OpenAI to deploy advanced AI capabilities across their travel platforms. MakeMyTrip's Myra assistant now handles over 50,000 conversations daily across multiple languages, with 45% of queries from Tier-2 cities. The collaborations mark a significant shift toward AI-led discovery in India's travel sector.

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OpenAI partners with MakeMyTrip and Ixigo to transform India's travel sector with AI integration

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Google expands Gemini AI split-screen to regular phones, ending constant app switching

Google is expanding Gemini AI's split-screen feature beyond foldables to regular Android smartphones. The update allows users to run Gemini alongside another app, enabling contextual assistance without switching apps. A new "Share screen and app content" option lets the AI chatbot analyze content on the second screen and answer queries in real time.

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Google expands Gemini AI split-screen to regular phones, ending constant app switching

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Apple accelerates AI wearables push with smart glasses, camera AirPods, and pendant in the works

Apple is ramping up development of three AI-powered wearables: smart glasses with dual cameras, AirPods equipped with infrared sensors, and a camera-enabled pendant. All three devices will rely on Visual Intelligence and deeper Siri integration, targeting releases between late 2026 and 2027 as Apple enters the AI hardware race against Meta and Google.

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Apple accelerates AI wearables push with smart glasses, camera AirPods, and pendant in the works

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

Meta-owned Manus has launched its agentic AI tool as in-chat AI agents on Telegram, allowing users to perform complex tasks like booking hotels, processing data, and creating websites directly through messaging. The company plans to expand to WhatsApp, Slack, LINE, and Discord within 30 days, positioning itself as a simpler alternative to OpenClaw.

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Manus launches personal AI agents on Telegram, with WhatsApp and Slack support coming soon

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Apple's iOS 27 targets battery life boost through major code cleanup and performance overhaul

Apple is preparing iOS 27 with extensive code cleanup aimed at improving battery life and system performance. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports the company will remove legacy code, rewrite features, and implement interface tweaks to address the performance degradation seen in iOS 26. This marks Apple's first major performance-focused update since iOS 12 in 2018.

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Apple's iOS 27 targets battery life boost through major code cleanup and performance overhaul

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OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI to Drive Next Generation of Personal Agents

Peter Steinberger, the Austrian developer behind the viral open-source AI assistant OpenClaw, has joined OpenAI to focus on building personal agents. The move comes despite growing concerns from AI experts about OpenClaw's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and questions about whether the technology represents genuine innovation or simply repackages existing capabilities.

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OpenClaw Creator Peter Steinberger Joins OpenAI to Drive Next Generation of Personal Agents

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

Google is testing Ask Maps, a new AI feature that embeds Gemini AI directly into Google Maps' main screen. Users can ask questions about places and routes through a conversational interface, marking another step in Google's push to transform Maps from a static navigation tool into an intelligent AI assistant.

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Google Maps Ask Maps AI feature brings Gemini chat to your map screen in limited rollout

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Square launches AI assistant in UK to help SMEs turn data into smarter business decisions

Square has launched Square AI in the UK and Ireland, a free conversational AI assistant integrated into its commerce platform. The tool addresses a critical gap: while 53% of UK SMEs have experimented with AI, only 30% use it regularly. Square AI enables business owners to query sales, customer, and labour data in plain language, helping them combine instinct with insight without manual analysis.

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Square launches AI assistant in UK to help SMEs turn data into smarter business decisions

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

Apple is preparing to release the first developer beta of iOS 26.4 during the week of February 23, bringing long-delayed Siri upgrades first announced at WWDC 2024. The update promises personal context awareness, on-screen intelligence, and cross-app controls, alongside new emoji additions and performance improvements.

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Apple's iOS 26.4 Beta Set to Launch With Smarter Siri and Long-Awaited AI Features

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