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Olympics: Perseverance, Tech, and a Bulge Scandal!

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, which began on February 7, 2026, are showcasing unprecedented technological advancements for both athletes and fans, according to Yiannis Exarchos, the managing director of Olympic Broadcasting Services and executive director of Olympic Channel Services. While 5G and 4K were prominent at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the upcoming games promise even more technology, including innovations that have never been used at the Games before.

One of the more sensational stories emerging from the games involves allegations of performance enhancement in ski jumping. News articles reported claims that male ski jumpers may have injected their penises with fillers to gain a flight advantage. The rumor suggests that a larger bulge, as detected in pre-season 3D body scans, could result in extra material in their jumpsuits, potentially increasing surface area for gliding. A 2025 study cited in Ars Technica indicated that every 2 cm of extra fabric could improve performance.

Beyond the controversies and technological advancements, the games also offer opportunities for entertainment. The Verge reviewed the game "Cairn," describing it as a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession. The review highlighted the game's reminder of what's possible by taking things one step at a time.

Meanwhile, the tech world is also abuzz with the "OpenClaw moment," representing the first time autonomous AI agents have successfully moved into the general workforce. Originally developed by Austrian engineer Peter Steinberger as a hobby project called "Clawdbot" in November 2025, the framework evolved into "OpenClaw" in late January 2026. VentureBeat reported that, unlike previous chatbots, OpenClaw is designed with the ability to execute shell commands, manage local files, and navigate messaging platforms.

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