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The week's top stories from Apple, HBO Max, Ring, Acer, and more for February 21, 2026

OpenAI is working on a smart speaker with facial recognition, according to a major new report

The device might rival Google's upcoming Home Speaker or the Nest Hub Max

Xbox chief and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer is leaving Microsoft after nearly 40 years at the company

Samsungs 2025 was filled with new foldables , an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google's XR platform

President Donald Trump's tariffs have cost the iPhone-maker about $1 billion each quarter.

Privacy and encryption are central themes in legal proceedings involving child safety against Meta and Apple this week.

OpenAI is reportedly hard at work developing a series of AI-powered devices, including smart glasses, a smart speaker and a smart lamp

Huawei is holding a big launch event on February 26 where well see a handful of devices announced for the global market

It has already been a depressingly busy year for layoffs at Ubisoft, and the French publishers Toronto studio is the latest workforce to be hit

Back in 2024, Apple filed a patent application for an "Electronic Device and Case with Satellite Communication Capabilities", and this has just surfaced now

From The Night Agent's return to Brendan Fraser's latest movie, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend

The fourth-quarter GDP report came in weaker than expected, and there are more "canary in the coal mine" calls on Blue Owl Capital

The final episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' debut season comes out soon here's when and where you can watch it

This week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark social media trial , claiming the company only wanted to make Instagram "useful" and not addictive

Apple has lined up its first event of the year

Streaming has become the default way most of us watch TV and movies, but the sheer number of services now available can make choosing what to subscribe to feel like a chore

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has dropped a proposal that would have allowed limited commercial robotaxi deployments outside New York City, citing a lack of support among state legislators

Alphabet Inc's Google and Apple Inc are adding music-focused generative artificial intelligence features to their core consumer apps, underscoring how advanced AI tools are moving into mainstream use

The oversized T-Rex Ultra 2 is packed with features for outdoor adventuring.

Formula 1 has been receiving star treatment from Apple for awhile, and now the racing series will literally be getting even bigger

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Apple TV has signed a distribution agreement with EverPass Media to bring the streamer's live sports content to businesses such as bars, restaurants, hotels and gyms, the commercial sports content provider said on Thursday

Apple explores partnerships with Chinese memory manufacturers YMTC and CXMT to diversify DRAM and NAND supply amid price volatility

Slay the Spire 2 will launch in early access next month

Rivian suggests that vehicle owners can leave their phone at home (or perhaps in a glove box) and instead control some aspects of their EV using a new Apple Watch app

The final three months of 2025 proved great for smartphone shipments in Europe as the market was up 2% compared to Q4 2024

The office of the Attorney General for West Virginia announced Thursday that it has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging that the company had "knowingly" allowed its iCloud platform "to be used as a vehicle for distributing and storing child sexual abuse material." The state alleges this went on for years but drew no action from the tech giant "under the guise of user privacy." In the lawsuit, the state repeatedly cites a text from Apple executive Eric Friedman, in which he calls iCloud "the greatest platform for distributing child porn" in a conversation with another Apple executive

Feb 19 (Reuters) - West Virginia's attorney general sued Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of allowing its iCloud service to become what the company's own internal communications called the "greatest platform for distributing child porn." Read full story

Phison CEO Pua Khein-Seng, whose company is one of the leading makers of controller chips for SSDs and other flash memory devices, admitted in a televised interview that the ongoing global RAM shortage could force companies to cut back their product lines in the second half of 2026 -- and that some may not survive at all if they cannot secure enough memory

The lawsuit accuses Apple of prioritizing privacy branding and its own business interests over child safety.

We found the iPhone Air to have a pretty decent battery life for such a thin-and-light phone, somewhere in the region of 27 hours if youre continuously streaming video

Walmart's earnings guidance fell short of Wall Street expectations, and U.S.-Iran tensions are in focus.

Apple Music's new features could breathe new life into the platform, but its UI redesign has divided subscribers

If you're an iPhone user who likes to keep tabs on where your stuff is, you can't go far wrong with an AirTag

Apple has opened up CarPlay to conversational AI bots other than Siri, as previously rumored

First possible tease for the Garmin Fenix 9 comes from CEO Cliff Pemble, as he expects watch sales to "accelerate" later this year

Codenamed Malibu 2, the revived wearable aims to pair health-tracking with a built-in Meta AI assistant later this year.

Apple has started testing in-car video playback via CarPlay

vivo is set to unveil the V70 series today at an event in New Delhi, India

Despite lagging behind its competitors in the AI race, Apple seems to have ambitious plans for products powered by the tech

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The ultimate modern accessory? Never lose your keys, never be without earbuds

Proton has officially launched the updatedProton S70 2026 (MC) model , which is now equipped with a new 1.5-litre Turbo 4-cylinder i-GT engine to replace the previous 3-cylinder unit

Nothing akhirnya menamatkan teka-teki dengan mengumumkan tarikh rasmi pelancaran siri Phone 4 (a) iaitu pada 5 Mac 2026

Recently, Google released an update for the Google Pixel 9series

Apple is looking to host its first event of the year, with invited media receiving details of an Apple Experience taking place in New York City on 4 March

Apple menggantikan Touch ID dengan Face ID yang mengimbas wajah secara 3D bermula dengan iPhone X pada tahun 2017

Semalam kemas kini diberikan kepada Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, dan Pixel 9 Pro Fold yang membolehkan ia menghantar fail kepada iPhone, iPad dan Mac menggunakan protokol Apple Air Drop

It looks like the next iteration of iOS will allow CarPlay users to converse with various third-party AI chatbots.

Inside Apple's plans for its smart glasses, AirPods, and its AI pendant.

The 26.3 updates were mostly invisible; these changes are more significant.

Apple's Face ID feature is very popular, and now Googles Project Toscana could bring face unlocking to Pixel phones.

Apple has scheduled a product launch event, dubbed an "Apple Experience", for March 4 at 9AM ET

Ring's AI-powered "Search Party" feature, which links neighborhood cameras into a networked surveillance system to find lost dogs, was never intended to stop at pets, according to an internal email from founder Jamie Siminoff obtained by 404 Media

Apple's big March product rollout might happen in press releases, not a livestream.

The iOS 26.4 beta has plenty of new features, but the new Apple Intelligence-powered Siri isnt one of them

Forget the Apple Watch Apple is reportedly planning the next generation of wearables, and they're all packing AI cameras

The original Google Pixel Fold was released a few years too early, but the market is finally ready for it.

Furious Hollywood studios have criticized the use of their movies, shows, and characters in ByteDance's AI video generator

Whether youre lifting, running or squeezing in a quick session between errands, the last thing you want is a cable getting in the way or earbuds that wont stay put

Apple is working on three new wearable devices, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman

Pelbagai penganalisa menyasarkan yang mana persaingan sengit seterusnya akan berlaku dalam arena penawaran peranti AI

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (paywalled), Apple is reportedly developing AI-powered smart glasses, a wearable pendant, and camera-equipped AirPods that connect to the iPhone and use "visual context" to let Siri perform real-world actions

Google is rumored to be developing better face unlocking tech for both the Pixel 11 family and upcoming Chromebooks

Save on the KeySmart SmartCard three-pack that works with Apple Find My, supports wireless charging, and lasts up to eight months per charge, on sale for $69.97.

According to a new rumor from China, Apples iPad Pro lineup may be left without an update for years to come

These Apple product launches, with iPhone, iPad and Mac represented, could happen at the company's March 4 event

Apple's long-rumored smart glasses are nearing production, as are AI AirPods and a pendant-style device, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

Apple's Mac mini and the Mac Studio now have very long lead times for delivery

Online reports suggest upgrading via the Apple Store app can cause the unwanted surprise, but there's a fix.

Apple's AR glasses probably aren't coming very soon, new report says.

Despite its supremely sleek design, the iPhone Air actually has a pretty respectable battery life, lasting for somewhere in the region of 27 hours if youre continuously streaming video

To that end, it works with just about everything. The company advertises that this charger is a good fit for the iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods and Samsung devices, among others

Apple released its new 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 in October with little fanfare

At this point, you can find discounts on AirTags fairly often but if you want to spend as little as possible, it's worth waiting for a discount like this

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

Apple Podcasts is taking a page out of YouTube Music's book

Apple Music is taking a new notes from Spotify with a new AI playlist tool, and you don't need an Apple Intelligence device to use it

All the ways to watch Champions League Knockout Phase 2026 live streams online and from anywhere, with heavyweights PSG and Real Madrid in playoff action