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<b>Yandex AI Tops App Store Charts in Turkey</b>
On February 12, Yandex released a superapp developed for the Turkish market. Within a day, the application secured the first place in the ranking of the most downloaded apps in the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
On February 12, Yandex released a superapp developed for the Turkish market. Within a day, the application secured the first place in the ranking of the most downloaded apps in the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
February 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM
<b>Yandex AI Tops App Store Charts in Turkey</b>
On February 12, Yandex released a superapp developed for the Turkish market. Within a day, the application secured the first place in the ranking of the most downloaded apps in the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
On February 12, Yandex released a superapp developed for the Turkish market. Within a day, the application secured the first place in the ranking of the most downloaded apps in the App Store, surpassing ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Former Huawei exec Deng Bin, ex-head of Multimedia Technology, arrested on suspicion of receiving improper benefits. He allegedly accepted large sums from suppliers between 2007-2020 by abusing his position. Detained Dec 9, arrested Jan 15, 2026. #Huawei #Corruption
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Former Huawei exec Deng Bin, ex-head of Multimedia Technology, arrested on suspicion of receiving improper benefits. He allegedly accepted large sums from suppliers between 2007-2020 by abusing his position. Detained Dec 9, arrested Jan 15, 2026. #Huawei #Corruption
Sony patented tech to compress huge games (100GB) to just 100MB! 🤯 It downloads core logic locally, streaming high-res assets like textures/audio on demand. Poor network? It switches to low-quality assets or a limited mode. No more huge downloads or storage issues for gamers!
February 13, 2026 at 5:53 AM
Sony patented tech to compress huge games (100GB) to just 100MB! 🤯 It downloads core logic locally, streaming high-res assets like textures/audio on demand. Poor network? It switches to low-quality assets or a limited mode. No more huge downloads or storage issues for gamers!
YouTube's official app is now available on Apple Vision Pro! 🎉 Watch standard, 180°, 360° videos, and Shorts in an immersive environment. M5 chip users can enjoy 8K resolution. Access subscriptions, playlists, and history. No more Safari workarounds!
February 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
YouTube's official app is now available on Apple Vision Pro! 🎉 Watch standard, 180°, 360° videos, and Shorts in an immersive environment. M5 chip users can enjoy 8K resolution. Access subscriptions, playlists, and history. No more Safari workarounds!
YouTube Music is testing "Your Week," an AI-powered feature that analyzes recent listening to describe your current mood and recommend albums. Users spotted a "Your Week" banner with a Gemini-like icon. Get ready for personalized weekly music insights!
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM
YouTube Music is testing "Your Week," an AI-powered feature that analyzes recent listening to describe your current mood and recommend albums. Users spotted a "Your Week" banner with a Gemini-like icon. Get ready for personalized weekly music insights!
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shares his unusual "two-shift" routine! For almost a decade, he's slept 6 hrs/day. Days are for meetings; nights (10 PM-4 AM) for scientific research, with 1 AM as his peak. The Nobel laureate also warns less than 6 hours sleep negatively impacts brain function.
February 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis shares his unusual "two-shift" routine! For almost a decade, he's slept 6 hrs/day. Days are for meetings; nights (10 PM-4 AM) for scientific research, with 1 AM as his peak. The Nobel laureate also warns less than 6 hours sleep negatively impacts brain function.
Russia's State Duma confirms no plans to block Google. While dependence on Google services is a concern, any transition to domestic solutions would be gradual and supported by new legislation. A ban would severely impact Android users, making it an unlikely immediate move. #Russia #Google
February 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Russia's State Duma confirms no plans to block Google. While dependence on Google services is a concern, any transition to domestic solutions would be gradual and supported by new legislation. A ban would severely impact Android users, making it an unlikely immediate move. #Russia #Google
Apple's new iOS 26.3 update simplifies switching to Android! Users can now transfer apps, photos, messages, and contacts by placing devices together, replacing old manual methods. For EU users, "notification forwarding" for third-party wearables is also here, enhancing smartwatch functionality.
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Apple's new iOS 26.3 update simplifies switching to Android! Users can now transfer apps, photos, messages, and contacts by placing devices together, replacing old manual methods. For EU users, "notification forwarding" for third-party wearables is also here, enhancing smartwatch functionality.
Xiaomi Tag: A new smart tracker supporting both Android Find Hub & Apple Find My networks has appeared in Europe! 🇪🇺 Model BHR08SPGL is 7.2mm thick, uses a CR2032 battery (1-year life), Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. Priced at €17.99 for one, or €59.99 for a 4-pack. No US release planned.
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Xiaomi Tag: A new smart tracker supporting both Android Find Hub & Apple Find My networks has appeared in Europe! 🇪🇺 Model BHR08SPGL is 7.2mm thick, uses a CR2032 battery (1-year life), Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. Priced at €17.99 for one, or €59.99 for a 4-pack. No US release planned.
xAI Co-founder Yi Yu Huai has left the company. He announced his departure on X. Born in 1995, Huai received his doctorate under Geoffrey Hinton at the University of Toronto, did postdoctoral research at Stanford, and worked at Google before joining xAI in 2023. — 36kr, Bloomberg
February 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
xAI Co-founder Yi Yu Huai has left the company. He announced his departure on X. Born in 1995, Huai received his doctorate under Geoffrey Hinton at the University of Toronto, did postdoctoral research at Stanford, and worked at Google before joining xAI in 2023. — 36kr, Bloomberg
Trump admin eyes exempting tech giants like Amazon, Google, & Microsoft from AI chip tariffs. This plan, linked to TSMC's US investments & a US-Taiwan trade agreement, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure. Final stages of development.
February 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Trump admin eyes exempting tech giants like Amazon, Google, & Microsoft from AI chip tariffs. This plan, linked to TSMC's US investments & a US-Taiwan trade agreement, aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure. Final stages of development.
Sony is phasing out Blu-ray (BD) recorder shipments starting February, citing declining demand due to streaming services like Netflix. They'll also cease recordable BD disc production by Feb 2025. BD player shipments will continue. #Sony #BluRay #Streaming
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Sony is phasing out Blu-ray (BD) recorder shipments starting February, citing declining demand due to streaming services like Netflix. They'll also cease recordable BD disc production by Feb 2025. BD player shipments will continue. #Sony #BluRay #Streaming
OpenAI is set to release a new ChatGPT update this week! CEO Sam Altman announced the news, noting ChatGPT's impressive growth of over 10% monthly, with 800M+ weekly users. Their Codex software also saw a 50% weekly increase. Get ready for new features! #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AI
February 9, 2026 at 1:46 PM
OpenAI is set to release a new ChatGPT update this week! CEO Sam Altman announced the news, noting ChatGPT's impressive growth of over 10% monthly, with 800M+ weekly users. Their Codex software also saw a 50% weekly increase. Get ready for new features! #OpenAI #ChatGPT #AI
Google Voice now requires identity verification for new users to combat abuse. 🔒
Apple is reportedly prepping new products with M5 chips for a March unveiling, including an updated MacBook Pro. 🍎
Apple is reportedly prepping new products with M5 chips for a March unveiling, including an updated MacBook Pro. 🍎
February 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Google Voice now requires identity verification for new users to combat abuse. 🔒
Apple is reportedly prepping new products with M5 chips for a March unveiling, including an updated MacBook Pro. 🍎
Apple is reportedly prepping new products with M5 chips for a March unveiling, including an updated MacBook Pro. 🍎
YouTube Music is limiting lyrics access for free accounts. After 5 songs per month, lyrics blur with a "unlock with Premium" prompt. This Premium-exclusive feature, tested since September, is now rolling out wider. Free users get a warning banner on the "Lyrics" tab. #YouTubeMusic #Lyrics #Premium
February 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
YouTube Music is limiting lyrics access for free accounts. After 5 songs per month, lyrics blur with a "unlock with Premium" prompt. This Premium-exclusive feature, tested since September, is now rolling out wider. Free users get a warning banner on the "Lyrics" tab. #YouTubeMusic #Lyrics #Premium
Qualcomm may adopt Samsung's HPB cooling tech for its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, per supply chain reports. This could cut thermal resistance by 16%, improving heat dissipation. Leaks hint at 5 GHz performance cores for Gen 6, though Qualcomm hasn't confirmed. #Qualcomm #Snapdragon #SamsungTech
February 8, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Qualcomm may adopt Samsung's HPB cooling tech for its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, per supply chain reports. This could cut thermal resistance by 16%, improving heat dissipation. Leaks hint at 5 GHz performance cores for Gen 6, though Qualcomm hasn't confirmed. #Qualcomm #Snapdragon #SamsungTech
iPhone 17e is coming, with an A19 chip and Apple's own cellular modem, maintaining its $599 price! Apple plans to target emerging markets and corporate segments. Also expected: updated iPads, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air with an M5 processor. #iPhone17e #Apple #TechNews
February 8, 2026 at 11:19 PM
iPhone 17e is coming, with an A19 chip and Apple's own cellular modem, maintaining its $599 price! Apple plans to target emerging markets and corporate segments. Also expected: updated iPads, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air with an M5 processor. #iPhone17e #Apple #TechNews
Google Voice now requires identity verification for new users. To ensure security, new sign-ups must upload ID and provide an address. Verification can be instant or take 48-72 hours for manual review. Existing users are unaffected.
February 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Google Voice now requires identity verification for new users. To ensure security, new sign-ups must upload ID and provide an address. Verification can be instant or take 48-72 hours for manual review. Existing users are unaffected.
Telegram for Android is getting a UI update to version 12.4.0! Expect rounded cards, blurred backgrounds, a bottom floating navigation bar, and visual changes to icons/paddings. The new design leans closer to an iOS style. Get ready for a fresh look!
February 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Telegram for Android is getting a UI update to version 12.4.0! Expect rounded cards, blurred backgrounds, a bottom floating navigation bar, and visual changes to icons/paddings. The new design leans closer to an iOS style. Get ready for a fresh look!
Some Gemini Pro users are missing the "Pro" option from their dropdown menus. Google One support confirmed it's a technical glitch. Hang tight, a fix is on the way! #GeminiPro #GoogleOne #TechIssue
February 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Some Gemini Pro users are missing the "Pro" option from their dropdown menus. Google One support confirmed it's a technical glitch. Hang tight, a fix is on the way! #GeminiPro #GoogleOne #TechIssue
Nvidia warns US officials new, stricter chip export rules to China could hurt demand for its H200 AI chips. The company fears the rules, similar to past rescinded restrictions, are too stringent and could inadvertently boost Chinese rival Huawei. This could negatively impact Nvidia's sales plans.
February 6, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Nvidia warns US officials new, stricter chip export rules to China could hurt demand for its H200 AI chips. The company fears the rules, similar to past rescinded restrictions, are too stringent and could inadvertently boost Chinese rival Huawei. This could negatively impact Nvidia's sales plans.
Spotify is expanding into the print book market! Soon, US and UK users can buy print versions of audiobooks directly through the app. New features include "Page Match" to jump to audiobook sections from a scanned page, and "Audiobook Summary" (coming to Android) for quick recaps. 📚🎧 #SpotifyBooks
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Spotify is expanding into the print book market! Soon, US and UK users can buy print versions of audiobooks directly through the app. New features include "Page Match" to jump to audiobook sections from a scanned page, and "Audiobook Summary" (coming to Android) for quick recaps. 📚🎧 #SpotifyBooks
YouTube is rolling out expanded access to its AI-powered automatic video dubbing! Previously limited, this feature now supports ~27 languages for all users. It includes "expressive voices" that match the speaker's tone/accent, and a lip-sync pilot project is underway! #YouTubeAI #VideoTranslation
February 5, 2026 at 4:32 AM
YouTube is rolling out expanded access to its AI-powered automatic video dubbing! Previously limited, this feature now supports ~27 languages for all users. It includes "expressive voices" that match the speaker's tone/accent, and a lip-sync pilot project is underway! #YouTubeAI #VideoTranslation
Google Gemini's audience soars past 750 million active monthly users in Q4 2025, up from 650M last quarter! This rapid adoption highlights its growth, though it still trails ChatGPT's estimated 810M users. Meta AI is at nearly 500M. Google also just unveiled Gemini 3. #GoogleGemini #AI #Chatbot
February 5, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Google Gemini's audience soars past 750 million active monthly users in Q4 2025, up from 650M last quarter! This rapid adoption highlights its growth, though it still trails ChatGPT's estimated 810M users. Meta AI is at nearly 500M. Google also just unveiled Gemini 3. #GoogleGemini #AI #Chatbot
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will no longer receive regular software updates. This includes the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Monthly/quarterly security updates cease after Feb 2026. They received One UI 7.0 (Android 15) in early 2025. Updates will now only be issued for critical vulnerabilities.
February 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Samsung Galaxy S21 series will no longer receive regular software updates. This includes the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. Monthly/quarterly security updates cease after Feb 2026. They received One UI 7.0 (Android 15) in early 2025. Updates will now only be issued for critical vulnerabilities.