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2026 Savings: Will $40K Grow? Plus Tax & Tech Impacts!

Google announced the dates for its I/O 2026 conference, scheduled for May 19th and 20th, while savers continue to see minimal returns on traditional savings accounts, with the average national deposit rate remaining at a low 0.39% as of February 17th. The tech giant will share its latest AI breakthroughs and product updates at the event, which will be held in-person at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, and online, according to The Verge. Meanwhile, consumers could find lingering discounts on various gadgets, including smart speakers, as Presidents Day deals extended into the week.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) highlighted the meager returns on traditional savings accounts, with interest rates barely noticeable for many savers, as reported by CBS News. Savers were earning just 39 cents for every $100 stored in a traditional savings account. However, the BBC Business reported that rising wages have outpaced prices for the last two-and-a-half years, the longest stretch since the 2008 financial crisis. Despite this, some individuals could be paying more in taxes due to frozen thresholds, which will remain in place until 2031.

Google's I/O 2026 event will feature updates across its products, including Gemini and Android, according to The Verge. The event will be a platform to showcase the company's latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

In other news, The Verge also reported that deals were still available after Presidents Day. Discounts were present across various categories, including earbuds, speakers, TVs, and smart home tech.

Additionally, Ars Technica explored the implications of a car's software company failing, highlighting the potential for vehicles to become inoperable if the companies behind their code cease to exist. As vehicles become platforms for software and subscriptions, their longevity is increasingly tied to the survival of the companies behind their code.

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