Chinese AI startup MiniMax and OpenAI made significant moves in the tech world on February 12, 2026, with MiniMax releasing a new, affordable language model and OpenAI deploying Cerebras chips for faster code generation. Additionally, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robovac saw its price drop to its best-ever, and researchers developed a shapeshifting robot. These developments highlight advancements in AI, robotics, and consumer technology.
MiniMax, headquartered in Shanghai, introduced its M2.5 language model in two variants, aiming to make high-end AI more accessible. According to VentureBeat, the model is expected to be very cheap, potentially changing how users approach AI costs. While the exact license type and terms are not yet available, the company is offering the model through its API and partners.
OpenAI, meanwhile, launched GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a coding model designed for near-instant response times. This marked the company's first major inference partnership outside of its traditional Nvidia-dominated infrastructure. The model runs on hardware from Cerebras Systems, a chipmaker specializing in low-latency AI workloads. This move comes at a pivotal time for OpenAI, facing challenges including a strained relationship with Nvidia and internal organizational changes, as reported by VentureBeat.
In the consumer tech space, the Eufy X10 Pro Omni robovac saw its price drop to its best-ever, according to The Verge. This news comes as consumers look to get a head start on spring cleaning.
In robotics, researchers found a way to 3D print a four-legged robot with customizable limbs that allow it to morph into the shape of a variety of beasts, as reported by Nature News. This shapeshifting robot could potentially adopt the anatomy of multiple animals.
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