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 has teased that the new phones will feature advanced AI capabilities designed to simplify everyday interactions and seamlessly integrate with the user experience. A standout feature, the privacy display, will debut on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, allowing users to hide portions of the screen from onlookers.
The upcoming Galaxy S26 series is expected to run on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon processor, as reported by TechCrunch. The event will showcase Samsung's continued focus on AI, with the company aiming to make Galaxy AI feel "seamlessly integrated from the moment its in hand," according to the source.
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 from the company this week, as reported by TechCrunch. Wu stated he was moving on to his "next chapter" in a post on X, 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 that translates live phone calls into over 50 languages, as reported by The Verge. The "Live Translation" feature is scheduled 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, according to TechCrunch. While not against official rules, the use of AI music sparked discussion. One of the NBC commentators mentioned, "This is AI generated, this first part," referring to the music.
Finally, The Verge reported that tech workers are expressing frustration over their companies' silence regarding the immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Many workers feel pressured to remain silent and "compartmentalize," according to the source.
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