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  The foundation of xAI is shifting as the company transitions from a nimble research lab into an industrial-scale subsidiary of the Musk empire, with exactly half of its founding team—six out of the original 12 members, excluding Elon Musk, who remains CEO—departing. The exodus highlights a growing friction between the experimental ‘scrappy’ culture of […]

  Google is fundamentally restructuring the Android desktop experience by integrating Gemini AI with a persistent status bar icon and dedicated keyboard shortcuts. This February 2026 beta feature, uncovered in Google app version 17.5, allows users to summon Gemini instantly from tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices without navigating menus. Previously missing from the platform, this

  WhatsApp Web’s February 2026 beta rolls out native WhatsApp Web calling (voice and video) directly in browsers, a long-awaited upgrade for desktop users everywhere. This lets you handle real-time conversations without constantly reaching for your smartphone during work or casual chats. Building on prior multi-device features, it ensures smooth performance across platforms for both

Image: CNN   YouTube’s most-subscribed creator, Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, has finalized a landmark integration of high-reach digital media with consumer financial services. On February 9, 2026, his company, Beast Industries, announced the acquisition of Step, a leading banking platform serving over 7 million young users across the United States. This strategic move formalizes a vision

  Telegram has rolled out version 12.4.0 for Android, delivering its most significant UI departure to date and finally prioritizing visual sophistication alongside the app’s renowned speed and privacy features. This comprehensive adoption of the “Liquid Glass” design language, first refined on iOS 26 earlier this year, transforms the interface for over 1 billion monthly

  The Indian tech startup ecosystem has reached a historic milestone, with over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognized entities and nearly 120 unicorns as of early 2026, contributing approximately 10% to India’s GDP growth and decentralizing the innovation pipeline. However, the most significant shift is qualitative: the formal prioritization of deep tech. On February 4, 2026, the

  Spotify has enacted stringent limitations on its Developer Mode API, mandating Premium subscriptions for all participants and curtailing test user allowances from 25 to five per application. Detailed in the company’s February 6, 2026, developer blog post “Update on Developer Access and Platform Security,” these measures address escalated risks from AI-driven automation and data