Georgia Tech announced the finalists for its annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, while a Southern California beach town will begin using AI to detect bike lane violations, and astronomers continue to explore the mysteries of the Kuiper Belt. These stories, along with a review of an anti-colonialist action game and the fallout from a Super Bowl ad, represent a diverse range of news from February 14, 2026.
Georgia Tech revealed the finalists in its 28th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition, which awards $10,000 in prizes. According to The Verge, the competition invites inventors from around the world to submit new instrument designs. Early standouts include a "henge made of fiddles" and a "chaotic evil triangle," as reported by The Verge's Terrence O'Brien.
Meanwhile, the City of Santa Monica, California, will implement an AI system in its parking enforcement vehicles to identify bike lane violations. Starting in April, seven cars in the city's parking enforcement fleet will utilize Hayden AI's scanning technology, expanding on existing cameras mounted on city buses, as reported by Ars Technica. Charley Territo, chief growth officer at Hayden AI, told Ars Technica that the goal is to "reduce the amount of illegal parking" and "make it safer for bike riders."
Astronomers continue to delve into the Kuiper Belt, a region beyond Neptune's orbit, filled with ancient relics and dynamical enigmas. Ars Technica reported that over the past 30 years, astronomers have cataloged about 4,000 Kuiper Belt objects (KBOs), with the number expected to increase tenfold in the coming years due to more advanced telescopes.
In the gaming world, The Verge reviewed "Relooted," an anti-colonialist action game that explores the fantasy of a moral heist, focusing on the theft of culturally significant artifacts. The review highlights the game's exploration of colonialism and its impact on cultural heritage.
Finally, a Super Bowl ad caused controversy, leading to the cancellation of a deal. Wired reported on the fallout, but did not specify the exact nature of the ad or the deal.
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