Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S26 series smartphones at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 in San Francisco, according to TechCrunch and The Verge. The event will focus on software, with AI features taking center stage, and a privacy display is expected to debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The upcoming phones are designed to "simplify everyday interactions, inspire confidence and make Galaxy AI feel seamlessly integrated," according to Samsung, as reported by TechCrunch. The company has also teased a privacy display, a feature that will allow users to hide parts of the screen from onlookers to protect sensitive information, such as the notification area. Reports suggest the top phone in the lineup will run Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processor, according to TechCrunch.
In other tech news, Amazon is reportedly considering launching a marketplace where media sites can license their content directly to AI companies, as reported by TechCrunch. The Information reported that Amazon has been meeting with publishing executives to discuss the plans. An Amazon spokesperson did not deny the story when contacted by TechCrunch.
Meanwhile, xAI, Elon Musk's AI lab, is facing departures. Co-founders Yuhuai (Tony) Wu and Jimmy Ba have both announced their exits from the company, according to TechCrunch. Wu stated it was "time for my next chapter," while Ba expressed gratitude to Musk. These departures are part of a concerning trend, as six members of the company's founding team have now left.
In other news, Amazon Ring's Super Bowl ad sparked backlash amid fears of mass surveillance, according to The Verge. The ad promoted Ring's new AI-powered Search Party feature, which can scan footage from neighborhood cameras to find lost dogs. Critics worry the feature could be used to search for people.
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