Roundup of the most relevant XR news of the week: Valve delays its headset, Meta confirms it is working on two devices and still funds content

Stop using Google’s AI assistant like a mere search bar. Here’s how.

This post explains why decoding Uniswap V4 is fundamentally harder than V2 and V3, and what changes at the data layer.

The tech wizards at Boston Dynamics are continuing to refine the physical abilities of its Atlas humanoid robot. A new video (above) released by the Massachusetts-based company kicks off with Atlas performing a cartwheel followed by a backflip, which it achieves with astonishing precision. But then, in a series of clips that bring some refreshing […]

Have you tried feeding a massive document into ChatGPT or Claude? Sometimes, it gives good insights, and sometimes, you've hit the wall.

ai.com launches autonomous AI agents for consumers, founded by Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek, with a Super Bowl LX ad premiere on February 8, 2026.

The Khronos Group is aiming to standardize Gaussian splatting by proposing a release candidate for an integration into the widely adopted glTF 3D format.

A new writer has joined the 'Ghostbusters' franchise's first animated movie, which got announced nearly a whole decade ago.

Discover how AI agents for Web3 move from hype to production, enabling secure automation, governance, and compliance through AI integration for blockchain.

The House Committee on General Government and Capital Outlay met Feb. 6, reporting multiple bills to the next stage, laying several on the table for further review and striking one from the docket; several votes were unanimous or nearly so.

What happens if a Waymo runs into an elephant? The world model knows.

Waymo's robotaxis have racked up at least 24 safety violations involving school buses in Austin since the start of the 2025 school year, and a voluntary software recall the company issued in December after a federal investigation has not fixed the problem. Austin Independent School District initia...

The $20,000 experiment compiled a Linux kernel but needed deep human management.

With Genie 3, Waymo wants to explore rare and even impossible driving conditions.

A vaccine with University of Washington roots that fights a suite of coronaviruses including COVID-19 and related, deadly diseases is starting human clinical testing.

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Robotics specialist Unitree has been making waves with its humanoid robots, and a new video shows its impressive G1 bipedal bot dealing with incredibly cold conditions. In a video showing the G1 trudging through deep snow, Unitree describes the feat as “the world‘s first autonomous walking challenge for humanoid robots in a -53.32°F (-47.4°C) extreme […]

Launched last September, Vibes lets you create and share short-form AI-generated videos and access a dedicated feed that displays AI videos from others.

Snap announced Q4 earnings, including 10 percent year-over-year revenue growth. We highlight AR moments from the earnings call.

ED-209 to the rescue.

QT Sense raises €4M to advance a quantum sensing platform that lets researchers watch living cells and study disease processes in real time.

NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia this weekend is seen as offering an opportunity to boost bilateral trade and regional cooperation amid a global power shift. India and Malaysia enjoy close and multi-dimensional relations, but there is still ample room to strengthen cooperation in emerging technologies, the semiconductor industry, higher education, energy and promoting private sector ties, said Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa. “This is an important visit for Malaysia as it allows both leaders to further strengthen the good relations established during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to New […]

Gizmo's app is like a TikTok for vibe-coded mini apps...and it's a lot of fun.