In February 2026, the tech world was abuzz with developments in artificial intelligence, competitive gaming, and shifts in global economic power. Several major stories emerged, including Google's AI strategy, the launch of an AI-enabled platform for film production, and the release of a new high-performance keyboard.
According to Fortune, Google's AI head, Demis Hassabis, outlined a four-step plan to revitalize the tech giant. This announcement came amidst a period of rapid AI advancement, with the technology impacting productivity but also raising concerns about worker burnout. Hassabis's vision followed a pivotal moment in business history when he sold his AI company, DeepMind, to Google in January 2014.
Meanwhile, the "Wheel of Time" IP owner, iwot Studios, and VFX company Framestore announced the launch of an AI-enabled platform designed to unify productions across film, TV, and video games, as reported by Variety. This platform aimed to streamline production processes.
In the realm of competitive gaming, Razer released its Huntsman V3 Pro 8KHz keyboard, designed for track-focused performance. Wired noted the keyboard's smooth switches, impressive customization options, and an 8,000-Hz polling rate. The review also pointed out the keyboard's simple build and useful indicator screen.
The Asia-Pacific region demonstrated resilience in the face of global market uncertainty, according to a TIME and Statista ranking of the region's best companies. Despite the policies of the U.S. President, the region appeared to have insulated itself from economic shocks, with businesses adapting to rely less on the U.S. "While 2025 started rocky with Trump's tariff war, the Asia-Pacific region stabilized towards the yearend," said Daniel Kritenbrink, formerly U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
The rapid advancement of AI continued to spark debate. Vox published an article suggesting that AI could fundamentally alter the future, potentially impacting the economy, politics, and social lives. "An exponential process is in motion — one that will inevitably shake the world to its core — and upend our economy, politics, and social lives," wrote Eric Levitz, a senior correspondent at Vox.
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