Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S26 series of smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 in San Francisco, according to TechCrunch. The company is emphasizing AI features, including a privacy display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra that will allow users to hide parts of their screen from onlookers.
In other tech news, xAI, the AI lab founded by Elon Musk, is experiencing significant departures. Two co-founders, Yuhuai (Tony) Wu and Jimmy Ba, announced their exits this week, as reported by TechCrunch. Wu stated he was moving on to his "next chapter," while Ba expressed gratitude to Musk. These departures represent a concerning trend, as six of the company's twelve founding members have now left.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile is preparing to test a new AI feature called Live Translation, which will translate live phone calls into over 50 languages, as detailed by The Verge. The feature is slated to launch in beta this Spring and will be accessible even on older devices.
In the realm of sports, Czech ice dancers Kateřina Mrázková and Daniel Mrázek made their Olympic debut, using AI-generated music in their rhythm dance program, as noted by TechCrunch. While not against the rules, the use of AI music sparked discussion during the event.
Finally, The Verge reported that tech workers are expressing frustration over their companies' silence regarding the immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Employees feel pressured to remain silent, with some interpreting their CEOs' silence as a directive to "keep your head down" and "compartmentalize."
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