Alphabet is selling 100-year bonds to fund its data-center priorities while sitting on $100 billion in cash, and Justin Robert Young explains a new bipartisan AI copyright transparency bill.

Starring Jason Howell, Tom Merritt, and Justin Robert Young.

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Spotify Hits a Record 751M Monthly Users Thanks to Wrapped and New Free Features
Spotify Has Over 750 Million Users
Alphabet Is Selling Very Rare 100-Year Bonds to Help Fund AI Investment
ChatGPT Free and Go Tiers Now Show Ads to US Users
Bluesky Finally Adds Drafts
WhatsApp Is Testing Web App Calls
OpenAI Drops “io” Branding From Its Hardware Devices
Rivian Is Launching an Apple Watch App With Remote Controls and Digital Key
YouTube Rolls Out an AI Playlist Generator for Premium Users
Gemini Icon Appears in Android Desktop Mode Leak
Cisco Challenges Broadcom and Nvidia in Switch Chip Market
UK Takes Light-Touch Approach to Regulating Apple and Google App Stores
SMIC Earnings Top Expectations on Strong Chip Demand
Russia Starts Limiting Access to Telegram, RBC Reports
Nike’s New Bionic Sneakers Aim to Amplify Athletic Performance
US Senate Bill Targets Copyright Rules for AI Training Models

Spotify Hits Record User and Profitability Milestones, Driven by “Wrapped” and New Co-CEOs, Bipartisan CLEAR Act Requires AI Companies to Disclose Copyrighted Training Data, and Paramount Sweetens Warner Bros. Discovery Bid to Counter Netflix Offer.

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ChatGPT tests ads for free users
ChatGPT is beginning a test of advertisements in the U.S. for logged-in adult users on the Free and Go subscription tiers. Higher tiers (Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education) will remain ad-free. The ads will not influence ChatGPT’s answers, and user conversations will stay private from advertisers. The goal is to see how ads can help support wider access to more powerful features while maintaining user trust, with this initial phase focused on learning and refining the experience.
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Spotify hits a record quarter
Spotify had a record quarter, reaching 751 million monthly active users (+38M new) and 290 million paying subscribers (+10%), fueled by the “Wrapped” campaign. Total revenue rose 7% to €4.53 billion, primarily from an 8% increase in subscription revenue. Profitability improved with a record 33.1% gross margin. New co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström take charge of a diversified company (music, podcasts, audiobooks, AI, social) focused on profitability through price hikes and better free-tier options.
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Bipartisan AI copyright transparency bill introduced
Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Copyright Labeling and Ethical AI Reporting (CLEAR) Act. The bill requires AI companies to file a notice with the Register of Copyrights detailing the copyrighted works used to train their models before public release, and this requirement would also apply retroactively. The Copyright Office must create a public database of these notices, and civil penalties would apply for non-disclosure. Although supported by creator unions like SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, the bill does not mandate licensing copyrighted works, which remains a subject of litigation and fair use arguments by AI companies.
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DOJ communications with Apple and Google under scrutiny
The House Judiciary Committee has requested that the US Department of Justice provide all communications with Apple and Google regarding the removal of apps that shared information about US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sightings. These apps were taken down in October, prompting Representative Raskin to write to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Raskin criticized the removal, referring to it as an example of concerning government influence on platform moderation, and suggested it might be an attempt to limit information critical of the administration’s actions.
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Paramount Skydance sweetens bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount Skydance has attempted to make its $108.4 billion, $30 per share bid for Warner Bros Discovery more appealing to shareholders, who are also considering an $82.7 billion deal with Netflix. The bid includes a 25-cent per share “ticking fee” of about $650 million quarterly for any delays past early 2027 and an agreement to cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee Warner Bros would owe Netflix, suggesting Paramount’s confidence in regulatory approval, though some analysts believe the overall offer is still too low.
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Bluesky finally adds drafts
Social network Bluesky, which launched publicly in early 2024 and now has over 42 million users, is finally adding a drafts feature, a basic capability already offered by competitors like X and Threads. This new feature is being rolled out as the company also focuses on future improvements such as enhancing its algorithmic Discover feed, providing better follow recommendations, and making the app feel more real-time, even while admitting it still needs to implement essential features like private accounts and longer video support to catch up with rivals.
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India tightens social media and AI rules
India has enacted new, stricter social media rules that mandate platforms to fulfill government content removal orders within three hours, label AI-generated content prominently, and issue quarterly warnings about user penalties. These amendments are designed to increase government control over online dialogue and hold tech companies accountable for illegal material, such as “synthetic” content and explicit images, following a recent complaint involving an AI bot on X.
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Russia moves toward more Telegram restrictions
Russia’s state communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, announced it will impose further restrictions on the messaging platform Telegram, citing the platform’s failure to comply with Russian law, including protecting personal data and countering fraudulent and criminal use. This action is part of a broader trend of Russian authorities clamping down on foreign-based tech providers, following previous restrictions on Telegram’s voice and video calls and the blocking of Apple’s FaceTime. Roskomnadzor confirmed it will continue to impose successive restrictions until Telegram ensures compliance with Russian legislation and citizen protection.
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YouTube adds AI playlist generation for Premium users
YouTube is launching an AI-powered playlist-generation feature for Premium subscribers on iOS and Android. This allows users to create playlists using text or voice prompts (e.g., “raging death metal”) via the “AI playlist” option in the Library tab. This initiative aims to boost the value of the Premium offering and follows similar AI features implemented by competitors like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer.
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Plus, science says AI is good at brain scans, too good at making you more productive, and not great at helping you with your medical condition.

Starring Tom Merritt and Robb Dunewood

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• https://9to5google.com/2026/02/07/youtube-music-lyrics-premium/
• https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-just-got-a-neat-upgrade-to-give-you-the-stories-behind-the-songs-but-it-looks-like-youtube-music-is-removing-a-key-feature-from-free-accounts
• https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/spotify-is-rolling-out-3-exciting-new-features-for-lyrics-including-translations-and-i-cant-wait-to-finally-understand-what-my-favorite-spanish-artists-have-been-singing-about
• https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/youtube-music-could-change-free-access-while-spotify-rolls-out-a-richer-music-feature-heres-how-1.500436990
• https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/30/spotify-expands-monthly-limit-lyrics-free-users/
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/discord-to-roll-out-age-verification-next-month-for-full-access-to-its-platform/
• https://discord.com/press-releases/discord-launches-teen-by-default-settings-globally
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1r06553/discord_will_require_a_face_scan_or_id_for_full/
• https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyTechNewsShow/comments/1r00pxf/new_ai_tool_predicts_brain_age_dementia_risk/
• https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/new-ai-tool-predicts-brain-age-dementia-risk-cancer-survival/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-026-02202-6
• https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-it
• https://www.404media.co/chatbots-health-medical-advice-study/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-04074-y
• https://www.engadget.com/computing/we-may-see-apples-new-ipads-and-macbooks-in-only-a-matter-of-weeks-192953977.html
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/apple-readies-iphone-17e-new-siri-entry-level-ipad-ipad-air-and-macbook-pro-mldr3hpk
• https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/08/march-2-release-event-may-be-for-m5-macbook-pro-refresh
• https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/sam-altman-touts-chatgpt-growth-as-openai-nears-100-billion-funding.html
• https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Is-Next
• https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/09/linux_6_19_7_named/
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-09/meta-hit-by-eu-warning-to-open-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots
• https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/332504/duckduckgo-brings-real-time-ai-voice-chat-to-duck
• https://www.engadget.com/science/space/spacex-is-pivoting-to-focus-on-a-moon-base-before-mars-141851264.html
• https://www.techinasia.com/news/alibabas-qwen-ai-chatbot-halts-coupon-issuance-user-surge
• https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/semiconductor-industry-on-track-to-hit-usd1-trillion-in-sales-in-2026-sia-predicts-bumper-forecast-follows-usd791-7-billion-haul-for-2025
• https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/09/youtube-tv-introduces-cheaper-bundles-including-a-65-month-sports-package/
• https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-state-of-play-february-2026-announced

The European Commission wants to stop Meta blocking WhatsApp 3rd-party AI assistants, Google rolls out paywall for YouTube Music lyrics, SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to “self-growing city” on the Moon.

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Discord to require age verification worldwide

Discord says it will roll out global age verification starting in March, automatically putting all accounts into a “teen-appropriate” experience unless users confirm they’re adults with a face scan or ID. Unverified users won’t be able to access age-restricted servers, speak in stage channels, or view sensitive content, and messages from unfamiliar users will be filtered.

Source: The Verge

EU plans interim order against Meta over WhatsApp AI policy

The European Commission told Meta it intends to impose interim measures to stop the company from blocking third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp while an antitrust probe continues. Regulators say Meta’s January policy may illegally leverage its dominance by restricting competitors’ access to the WhatsApp Business API, and could require the company to restore outside AI services during the investigation.

Source: CNBC

YouTube Music begins paywalling lyrics

Google is rolling out a lyrics paywall in YouTube Music, requiring a YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscription after a limited number of free views. Users now see a prompt to unlock lyrics with Premium, and once the free uses run out, only the first few lines remain visible. The change, tested for months, is now expanding globally as subscription revenue grows.

Source: 9to5Google

SpaceX to focus on Moon base before Mars

Elon Musk says SpaceX is shifting its near-term focus from Mars to building what he called a “self-growing city” on the Moon, arguing a lunar base could be completed in under 10 years while a comparable Mars effort would take more than 20. He said Mars missions could begin in five or six years, with a crewed flight possibly in 2031, but the Moon will come first.

Source: Engadget

Uber buying Getir’s food delivery arm in Turkey

Uber is acquiring the food delivery arm of Turkey’s Getir from controlling shareholder Mubadala for $335 million in cash. It will also invest $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir’s broader delivery businesses, including grocery, retail, and water. Uber says it plans to combine Getir with its existing Turkish operations, including Trendyol GO.

Source: Reuters

Disney+ loses Dolby Vision in parts of Europe

Disney+ subscribers in parts of Europe, including Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, and the Netherlands, have lost access to Dolby Vision HDR. Disney says the change is due to technical challenges and that it’s working to restore the feature, with 4K and HDR10 still available. Reports suggest the issue may be tied to a German court injunction over streaming patents held by InterDigital.

Source: Engadget

OpenAI begins ad tests in ChatGPT

OpenAI is reportedly starting ad tests in ChatGPT, with clearly labeled ads appearing in a separate area below conversations. The ads will target free users and those on the lower-cost Go plan, while the company says chats will remain private and advertisers won’t influence responses. CEO Sam Altman also told staff ChatGPT is growing more than 10% month over month, with 800 million weekly users reported last October and a new chat model expected this week.

Source: The Verge

ByteDance previews Seedance 2.0 AI video model

ByteDance launched a pre-release version of its new AI video model, Seedance 2.0, which combines text, images, audio, and video to generate cinematic clips with natural-language controls. The company says it supports 2K exports and runs about 30% faster than the prior version, while Swiss consultancy CTOL claims it outperforms OpenAI’s Sora 2 and Google’s Veo 3.1 in testing. The model is available to select users of ByteDance’s Jimeng AI platform and produces watermark-free videos.

Source: Silicon Republic

Waymo uses DeepMind’s Genie 3 AI model to train on simulated scenes, DoJ probes possible Netflix anticompetitive tactics pre-WBD sale, AI.com domain sells for about $70 million.

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Waymo Expands Robotaxi Simulation

Waymo is using DeepMind’s Genie 3 AI to build a “world model” that generates realistic virtual driving environments. The system can create synthetic camera and lidar data or convert dashcam footage into simulations, letting robotaxis train on rare or dangerous scenarios. Waymo says this should help it expand into new cities. Competitors like Nvidia, Wayve, and Tesla are also developing similar simulation tools.

Source: Bloomberg

Justice Department Investigates Netflix Merger Practices

A civil subpoena shows the DOJ is reviewing Netflix’s proposed $72 billion acquisition of Warner Discovery studios and HBO Max, probing whether the deal could entrench monopoly power. Investigators are also examining rival bids from Paramount.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Google to Expand Apple-Compatible Quick Share

Google plans to bring two-way Quick Share support to more Android devices in 2026, allowing file sharing with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The rollout follows successful testing on Pixel phones, with broader ecosystem support expected soon.

Source: Engadget

Crypto.com Founder Buys AI.com for $70 Million

Kris Marszalek purchased the AI.com domain for around $70 million and is launching an AI agent platform under the same brand. The service will create private AI agents that can send messages, manage projects, trade stocks, and perform tasks, with the site debuting after a Super Bowl ad.

Source: Financial Times

Apple to Support Third-Party AI Chatbots in CarPlay

Apple is reportedly preparing CarPlay to allow AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to operate through the in-car interface. This would expand voice control beyond Siri, including both standard CarPlay and CarPlay Ultra.

Source: Bloomberg

Apple Scales Back AI Health+ Coach

Apple has cut back its planned AI health coach following a leadership change under Eddy Cue. Features like diet tracking and workout correction will be integrated into the Health app over time, while a temporary AI health chatbot is reportedly in development until next-gen Siri is ready.

Source: Engadget

EU Tells TikTok to Disable ‘Addictive’ Features

The European Commission says TikTok deliberately designed features like infinite scroll and autoplay to be addictive, without accounting for risks to minors and vulnerable users. Regulators want the platform to disable infinite scroll, add screen-time breaks, and adjust its recommendation engine. TikTok denies the claims.

Source: TechCrunch

Egypt Moves to Ban Roblox

Egyptian regulators plan to ban Roblox, citing children’s exposure to potentially harmful content. The Supreme Council for Media Regulation will coordinate the move with the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to protect children’s moral and educational well-being.

Source: Bloomberg

New York Proposes Data Center Moratorium

New York lawmakers introduced a three-year pause on data center development, joining at least five other states pursuing similar measures. The moratorium cites climate and energy cost concerns amid growing scrutiny of the environmental and economic impacts of data center expansion.

Source: WIRED

NASA to Allow Personal Smartphones in Space

Starting with Crew-12 and Artemis II, NASA astronauts will be able to bring personal smartphones on missions. The change, announced by Jared Isaacman, lets crews capture and share photos and videos with modern devices like iPhones and Android phones, replacing older cameras previously used in space.

Source: TechCrunch

Waymo is training its fleet on edge case driving scenarios with DeepMind’s Genie 3, and TikTok might have to change its infinite scroll behavior to address health concerns in the EU.

Starring Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/anthropic-updates-ai-model-to-field-more-complex-financial-research

Anthropic releases Opus 4.6 with new ‘agent teams’

https://www.axios.com/2026/02/05/anthropic-claude-opus-46-software-hunting
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/business/tiktok-addictive-design-europe.html?unlocked_article_code=1.KFA.JsW5.S7KV98i8GJ_E&smid=url-share
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260204777163/en/Amazon.com-Announces-Fourth-Quarter-Results
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/amazon-amzn-q4-earnings-report-2025.html

Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-06/waymo-says-genie-3-simulations-can-help-boost-robotaxi-rollout
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/apple-is-scaling-back-plans-for-new-ai-based-health-coach-service
https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5-3-codex/
https://www.theverge.com/news/874646/reddit-says-a-bot-verification-and-labeling-system-is-coming-soon
https://mashable.com/article/rent-a-human-wants-ai-agents-to-hire-you
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/06/smartphones_nasa/
https://www.engadget.com/mobile/google-will-soon-offer-airdrop-support-on-more-android-devices-141523521.html
https://www.engadget.com/ai/meta-is-giving-its-ai-slop-feed-an-app-of-its-own-192208200.html

EU Warns TikTok Over Addictive Feed, Citing Risks to Children Under DSA, NASA to Allow Astronauts to Use Personal Smartphones on Missions, and Apple faces iPhone pricing challenge due to chip shortage and rising costs.

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Google Brings AirDrop-Style Sharing Beyond Pixel

The 2025 Google Pixel 10 series debuted two-way AirDrop support, allowing seamless file sharing with Apple devices via Quick Share. Android VP of Engineering Eric Kay confirmed the feature will expand across more Android devices in 2026, ending Pixel exclusivity. Sharing currently requires both users to set visibility to “everyone for 10 minutes.” Qualcomm confirmed Snapdragon devices will be included. Alongside simplified data transfers and Gemini-Siri integration, the move highlights Google’s push to improve cross-platform experiences with Apple.
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EU Warns TikTok Its Addictive Feed May Violate Digital Services Act

The European Commission has warned TikTok that its endlessly scrolling feed may violate the EU’s Digital Services Act by posing risks to children’s well-being. Regulators argue TikTok’s “rewarding” content design shifts the brain into “autopilot,” encouraging compulsive use. If violations are confirmed, ByteDance could face fines of up to 6% of global turnover. TikTok has called the findings “false and entirely meritless.” The case is seen as a major test of the DSA as other countries weigh teen social media restrictions.
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NASA Astronauts Can Bring Personal Smartphones to Space

NASA will allow astronauts on upcoming missions—starting with Crew-12 and Artemis II—to bring and use personal smartphones in space for the first time. Announced by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman, the change lets crews capture and share photos and videos using modern iPhones and Android devices instead of decade-old camera equipment. While private astronaut missions have allowed this before, it marks a first for NASA crews.
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Apple Weighs iPhone Pricing Amid Global Memory Chip Crunch

The smartphone industry is watching Apple closely as it decides whether to raise iPhone prices amid a global memory chip shortage driven by AI infrastructure demand. CEO Tim Cook acknowledged rising component costs but declined to reveal pricing plans. Analysts believe Apple has secured enough chips for the iPhone 17, leaving the company with a strategic choice: hold prices to gain market share or raise them and give competitors cover to do the same.
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Spotify Cracks Down on Developer Mode Access

Spotify is sharply restricting its Developer Mode, citing the need for tighter controls against risky AI and automated usage. The new rules require a Premium subscription for developers, reduce test users from 25 to just five per app, and limit available API endpoints—removing access to data like new album releases and top tracks. Developers say the changes favor large corporations and stifle independent innovation.
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Big Tech Plans $650B AI Spending Spree in 2026

Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft plan to spend a combined $650 billion on capital expenditures in 2026—a 60% increase—primarily to build AI data centers. The surge is accelerating global construction, straining energy grids, and driving increased borrowing. Analysts describe the race for AI compute as winner-take-all, even as the companies have collectively lost over $640 billion in market value since announcing their aggressive investment plans.
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Anthropic Releases Opus 4.6 With Agent Teams and Massive Context

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.6, the latest version of its most advanced AI model, expanding its use beyond software development. New features include “agent teams” for parallel task coordination and a 1-million-token context window for massive documents and codebases. The model also integrates Claude directly into PowerPoint as a side panel, targeting broader knowledge-worker use cases.
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Apple Scales Back Ambitious AI Health Coach

Apple has reportedly pulled back its “Health+” AI health coach after a leadership shift under services chief Eddy Cue, who found the original vision uncompetitive. Instead of a standalone service meant to replicate a doctor, Apple will integrate individual features—such as health recommendations and explainer videos—directly into the Health app. The company is also working on an interim AI health chatbot ahead of a more advanced Siri overhaul.
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Valve Delays Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR

Valve has postponed the launch of its Steam Machine console-style PC and Steam Frame VR headset due to ongoing memory and storage shortages. Rising costs and limited part availability forced the delay. The Steam Machine, a compact PC with a semi-custom AMD chip and more power than the Steam Deck, was initially slated for early 2026 and is now targeting the first half of the year.
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We share our feelings about Moltbook, a Reddit-like site for AI agents from popular AI assistant platform OpenClaw. Komei asked what steps any of us have taken to make provisions for our accounts after we die. And the Information reports Nvidia will not be introducing any new GPUs in 2026. Is this the final nail in the coffin for the DIY PC enthusiast hobby?

Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe.

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It’s not a conspiracy. We don’t think anyway. Plus, RAMageddon expands to take down the Steam Machine and NVIDIA GPUs.

Starring Tom Merritt and Huyen Tue Dao

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Alphabet/Google Revenues Up 18 Percent to $113.8 Billion

https://www.ft.com/content/22d97d8e-1101-4b1b-8a28-66054dfa363a
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/05/alphabet_google_q4_2025/
https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/05/google-apple-ceos-offer-seemingly-contradictory-statements-regarding-ai-partnership

Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls $60B in yearly revenue

Google announces Pixel 10a with completely flat camera, pre-order Feb 18

https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-wont-kill-the-software-business-just-its-growth-story-05673e07?st=dY58vx&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
https://x.com/stevesi/status/2019167552794948020
https://www.ft.com/content/39aa0fd6-957e-48a5-bb91-d503ed441ff6
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/arm-shares-fall-licensing-revenue-miss-ai-demand.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/arm-holdings-forecasts-quarterly-revenue-210919091.html
https://www.reuters.com/business/qualcomm-arm-bear-brunt-memory-shortage-smartphone-chip-sales-disappoint-2026-02-05/
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/ram-shortage-delays-valves-steam-machine-desktop-and-steam-frame-headset/

Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
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https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5701409/tiktok-censorship-report-epstein
https://apnews.com/article/sony-japan-entertainment-electronics-games-bf50d6b6265248f4cfbb2a9737b7ab07
https://www.engadget.com/gaming/playstation/sonys-holiday-ps5-sales-dropped-16-percent-compared-to-last-year-130000476.html
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/newsletter-platform-substack-notifies-users-of-data-breach/
https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/nvidia-wont-release-new-gaming-gpu-for-first-year-in-three-decades-due-to-ram-shortage-and-its-also-slashing-rtx-50-production
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/05/open-ai-frontier-enterprise-customers.html
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-05/kyiv-says-russian-military-has-lost-access-to-musk-s-starlink
https://www.engadget.com/science/space/a-potential-starlink-competitor-just-got-fcc-clearance-to-launch-4000-satellites-143905076.html
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/spotify-a-major-audiobook-provider-will-soon-offer-physical-books-b483fc90
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Google Gemini Surpasses 750M Monthly Users

Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, reached over 750 million monthly active users in Q4 2025, up from 650 million the previous quarter, though it still trails ChatGPT’s estimated 810 million MAUs. The growth is partly attributed to the launch of Gemini 3, which CEO Sundar Pichai said was a “positive driver” as Alphabet surpassed $400 billion in annual revenue. Google is pushing to sustain momentum with a cheaper AI Plus subscription and continued infrastructure investment, including the Ironwood TPU AI accelerator.
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AMD Signals Next-Gen Xbox for 2027

AMD CEO Lisa Su said Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox console, powered by a semi-custom AMD SoC, is “progressing well” and could launch in 2027, earlier than the previously rumored 2028 timeline. The system is part of a multi-year AMD–Microsoft partnership focused on co-engineered silicon, future handhelds, and deeper AI/ML integration in games. The console is expected to function as a hybrid platform, combining local hardware with cloud computing, potentially accelerated by slower-than-expected sales of current Xbox models.
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Senators Question Meta Over Teen Safety

A Senate inquiry is examining whether Meta delayed child safety protections to preserve engagement. Unsealed court documents show lawmakers questioning CEO Mark Zuckerberg over a 2019 plan to make all teen accounts private by default, which was reportedly shelved after internal analysis warned it would “likely smash engagement.” A bipartisan group is also demanding transparency following testimony from a former Meta executive suggesting that business metrics may have outweighed user safety concerns.
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Russia Accused of Intercepting European Satellites

European security officials say Russian space vehicles Luch-1 and Luch-2 have spent years intercepting unencrypted communications from key European geostationary satellites, with activity intensifying since the invasion of Ukraine. The intelligence gathering targets older satellites and could enable Moscow to spoof commands, disrupt operations, or coordinate hybrid attacks such as ground-based jamming. Germany’s defense minister called the activity a “fundamental threat” to European security.
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New Starlink Challenger Gets FCC Approval

Logos Space Services, founded by former Google and NASA executive Milo Medin, has received FCC approval to deploy more than 4,000 broadband satellites by 2035. The company plans its first launch in 2027 and aims to deliver global high-speed internet. Starlink remains dominant, operating roughly 9,600 of the world’s 14,000 active satellites, with regulators expected to approve thousands more. The European Space Agency projects 100,000 satellites in orbit by 2030.
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Starlink Expansion Powers SpaceX Growth

SpaceX is aggressively expanding Starlink, which now accounts for an estimated 50%–80% of the company’s $15–$16 billion in annual revenue. New initiatives include a proprietary Starlink mobile device optimized for neural networks, direct-to-device internet service, and a space-tracking product. These efforts align with Elon Musk’s vision of orbiting data centers following the xAI merger, though experts question whether a Starlink phone could seriously challenge established mobile carriers.
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Anthropic and OpenAI Clash Over Ads

Anthropic used its Super Bowl ads to mock OpenAI’s plan to introduce advertising into ChatGPT’s free tier, depicting a chatbot injecting irrelevant ads into conversations. The campaign triggered a sharp response from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who accused Anthropic of dishonesty and authoritarianism while defending ad-supported AI access. Altman also claimed, without evidence, that Anthropic’s products are only for wealthy users.
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Tesla Sued Over Model Y Door Handles

The family of Samuel Tremblett, a 20-year-old killed in a Model Y crash in October 2025, is suing Tesla for wrongful death, alleging defective electronic door handles prevented his escape from a burning vehicle. The lawsuit cites at least 15 similar deaths since 2016 and comes amid an NHTSA investigation and a ban on the handles in China. Tesla is reportedly redesigning the system to combine electronic and manual releases into a single control.
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Spotify Moves Into Physical Book Sales

Spotify announced a new partnership with Bookshop.org that will allow users to purchase physical books directly through its app. The move expands Spotify’s ambitions beyond audiobooks and signals a broader push to compete with ecosystem-heavy rivals like Apple and Amazon by adding commerce features to its streaming platform.
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