Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 in San Francisco, according to TechCrunch. The company is emphasizing AI features, with the upcoming phones designed to simplify everyday interactions and seamlessly integrate Galaxy AI. A standout feature teased by the company is a privacy display expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing users to hide parts of the screen from onlookers.
The event's date was confirmed by Samsung, and the focus will be on software, according to The Verge. A leak published by WinFuture suggests the S26 series will be a software-focused affair. The top phone in the lineup is expected to run Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processor, as reported by TechCrunch.
In other tech news, xAI, Elon Musk's AI lab, is experiencing departures. Co-founder Yuhuai (Tony) Wu announced his departure on Monday, followed by co-founder Jimmy Ba's announcement on Tuesday, both via posts on X, according to TechCrunch. This adds to a pattern of departures for the company.
Amazon is reportedly considering launching a marketplace where media sites can sell their content to AI companies, TechCrunch reported. The Information reported that Amazon has been meeting with publishing executives to discuss the plans. An Amazon spokesperson did not deny the story when reached by TechCrunch.
In a related development, Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek used AI-generated music in their rhythm dance program at the Olympics, according to TechCrunch. This event, which does not violate any official rules, has been described as a "depressing symbol" of the times. The NBC commentators noted the music's AI origin during the performance.
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