TECHNOLOGY

  OpenAI finally moved Codex out of the terminal and into a native app that actually fits a professional workflow, launching the macOS version on February 2, 2026. This standalone tool brings agentic coding to Mac developers, where multiple AI agents collaborate on real projects—from game prototypes like the demoed Mario Kart racer to enterprise-level

  Mozilla Firefox is finally answering the community’s loudest request for an opt-out from generative AI features. Firefox 148, scheduled for February 24, 2026, introduces a universal opt-out switch that deactivates the entire AI suite globally—both existing tools and any future additions. Located in the new AI Controls section of desktop settings, this single toggle hides

  Imagine running a small Italian e-commerce shop where your WhatsApp bot fields hundreds of “Where’s my order?” queries daily, keeping customers happy without a full support team. Now picture Meta charging €0.0572 ($0.0691 USD) for every single AI-generated reply starting February 16, 2026. That’s the new reality for developers after WhatsApp’s January 28 announcement,

  Google Maps‘ Gemini integration actually solves the annoying problem of having to pull over or glance at your screen while biking through traffic or walking busy streets. If you’re cycling through rush hour, you can just ask, “Hey Google, vegan lunch ahead?” and it instantly shows rated spots along your path with hours and

  Executive Summary: Nvidia-OpenAI Rumors Overblown   The Verdict: The Nvidia–OpenAI “divorce” rumors are greatly exaggerated. While the $100B headline figure is a long-term ceiling for infrastructure deployment—not an immediate cash transfer—Jensen Huang’s “nonsense” rebuttal confirms that Nvidia remains the primary architect of OpenAI’s superintelligence roadmap. The real story isn’t a stalled deal; it’s a