Your project doesn’t necessarily have to be a refined masterpiece to have an impact on the global hacker hivemind. Case in point: this great demo of using a 64-point time-of-flight ranging sensor. [Henrique] took three modules, plugged them into a breadboard, and wrote some very interactive Python code that let him put them all through their paces. The result? I now absolutely want to set up a similar rig and expand on it.
That’s the power of a strong proof of concept, and maybe a nice video presentation of it in action. What in particular makes [Henrique]’s POC work is that he’s written the software to give him a number of sliders, switches, and interaction that let him tweak things in real time and explore some of the possibilities. This exploratory software not only helped him map out what directions to go, but they also work in demo mode, when he’s showing us what he has learned.
But the other thing that [Henrique]’s video does nicely is to point out the limitations of his current POC. Instantly, the hacker mind goes “I could work that out”. Was it strategic incompleteness? Either way, I’ve been nerd-sniped.
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So are those the features of a good POC? It’s the bare minimum to convey the idea, presented in a way that demonstrates a wide range of possibilities, and leaving that last little bit tantalizingly on the table?
DM Performance took a close look at the Renault Twizy and simply had to get their hands on it. They thought the conventional 17 HP electric motor was severely inadequate. So they decided to replace it with the entire assembly from a Stark Varg electric motocross bike. This gives the little two-seater an impressive 80 horsepower and a whopping 692 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a unique chain drive system that replaces the usual setup.
The team at DM Performance realized that the previous differential wouldn’t cut it with all that extra torque, so they rebuilt it with a stainless steel casing and greased it with some high-pressure grease to help it withstand the twist without blowing apart. They also chopped away the rear section to fit in the new motor and chain drive, as well as some Maxpeedingrods coilovers to keep the Twizy on the road and prevent it from doing a funny flip while turning aggressively. Then there’s the battery swap; the one from the Stark Varg weighs only 70 pounds compared to the original 220 pounds, which is a significant weight savings, and it also packs a little more grunt.
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The underlying performance metrics reveal the remainder of the story. This Twizy has beaten an Audi S1 Quattro to 100 mph, performed donuts and slides, and even circled a Lamborghini Aventador while burning the rear axle. Its rear-wheel drive architecture and fast electric power make it want to slide all over the place, which is ideal for the type of sideways activity this car was designed for. Not unexpectedly, the Twizy was originally intended to be a city crawler.
Apple’s camera and microphone indicators are supposed to tell iPhone users when the microphone or camera are on, but after a device is fully compromised with kernel-level access by another hack, Predator spyware can prevent those from appearing.
Malware can defeat iOS privacy indicators for recording
Camera and microphone indicators, which first appeared in iOS 14, are a big part of Apple’s privacy message. Users depend on them to know when recording is going on. Security researchers at Jamf found that Predator spyware can prevent those iOS recording indicators from appearing. It’s not a standalone attack though — the technique is post-compromise behavior, and the analysis doesn’t describe a new iOS vulnerability or a flaw that needs patching. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Refueling with premium gas can add a significant amount to your annual bill compared to buying regular gas, but in New York, buyers might be receiving lower grade fuel regardless of what they pick. A recent study published by The City found that the vast majority of gas stations in New York had failed inspections by city officials at least once since 2023. Across those inspection failures, incorrect octane levels in gas samples was cited as the main offence.
Ensuring that you fuel your car with the correct octane gas is important, since using a lower grade can result in knocking or engine damage. However, since there is no way for drivers to independently verify the octane of the gas they’re buying every time they fill up, they have little choice but to trust the gas station to deliver the correct product.
City inspection officials carry out periodic inspections to check that gas stations are compliant, but the study suggests that the scale of the problem is making it difficult for inspectors to keep up. According to inspection records, 702 gas stations in the city were caught selling gas with mislabeled or incorrect octane during the study period. The city checked 729 gas stations during that period, so only 27 stations consistently met the required standard.
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The problem is less prevalent in other parts of the country
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While New York has a serious problem with gas stations misselling lower octane gas as premium, drivers in other parts of the country are not necessarily as likely to face the same risks. In an interview with 8 News Now, Las Vegas gas station inspector Kipp Blauer said that he only rarely finds premium gas pumps that deliver lower octane fuel, because pipelines that supply the city are only able to deliver a certain grade of fuel at a certain time.
In other states, contamination of premium gas might be more of a risk to drivers than ending up with mislabelled or lower octane gas. In 2025, reports emerged of drivers in Connecticut and Tennessee suffering significant engine issues after filling their cars up with fuel. One affected driver in Connecticut was reportedly quoted $17,000 to fix their BMW after a gas station allegedly put diesel fuel in its premium gas storage tank. In Tennessee, a Memphis gas station reportedly sold premium gas that had been contaminated with water, leaving one car owner with a bill of over $1,000 to fix the damage.
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There’s no point in paying for premium gas if you don’t need it
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Even if you do pay for premium gas and receive the correct product, it might not make a difference to the performance of your car. It’s a common myth that many drivers believe, but research by the AAA found that premium gas doesn’t automatically come with performance benefits, and it might not be worth the cost for many drivers.
The study’s tests found that some cars that recommended — but did not require — drivers to use premium gas showed slightly increased fuel efficiency and performance with higher octane fuel. However, these benefits were only noticeable during high-stress driving such as towing or hard acceleration. Under everyday driving conditions on the highway or in the city, no noticeable benefits were observed.
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If you regularly buy premium fuel, it’s important to check whether your car recommends or requires it. If the car only recommends using premium gas, then the AAA’s research suggests that the added cost might not be worthwhile. However, using lower grade fuel in a car that requires premium gas can reduce its engine’s lifespan, and so it’s important to be careful when choosing the right octane for your car. If your car requires premium fuel, manufacturers often attach a sticker declaring that requirement on the inside of the gas cap, but if you’re unsure, it’s best to check your owner’s manual.
Indie publisher and developer Finji has accused TikTok of using generative AI to alter the ads for its games on the platform without its knowledge or permission. Finji, which published indie darlings like and , said it only became aware of the seemingly modified ads after being alerted to them by followers of its official TikTok account.
As reported by , Finji alleges that one ad that went out on the platform was modified so it displayed a “racist, sexualized” representation of a character from one of its games. While it does advertise on TikTok, it told IGN that it has AI “turned all the way off,” but after CEO and co-founder Rebekah Saltsman received screenshots of the ads in question from fans, she approached TikTok to investigate.
A number of Finji ads have appeared on TikTok, some that include montages of the company’s games, and others that are game-specific like one for Usual June. According to IGN, the offending AI-modified ads (which are still posted as if they’re coming directly from Finji) appeared as slideshows. Some images don’t appear to be that different from the source, but one possibly AI-generated example seen by IGN depicts Usual June’s titular protagonist with “a bikini bottom, impossibly large hips and thighs, and boots that rise up over her knees.” Needless to say (and obvious from the official screenshot used as the lead image for this article), this is not how the character appears in the game.
As for TikTok’s response, IGN printed a number of the platform’s replies to Finji’s complaints, in which it initially said, in part, that it could find no evidence that “AI-generated assets or slideshow formats are being used.” This was despite Finji sending the customer support page a screenshot of the clearly edited image mentioned above. In a subsequent exchange, TikTok appeared to acknowledge the evidence and assured the publisher it was “no longer disputing whether this occurred.” It added that it has escalated the issue internally and was investigating it thoroughly.
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TikTok does have a “Smart Creative” option on its ad platform, which essentially uses generative AI to modify user-created ads so that multiple versions are pushed out, with the ones its audience responds more positively to used more often. Another option is the features, which use AI to automatically optimize things like music, audio effects and general visual “quality” to “enhance the user’s viewing experience.” Saltsman showed IGN evidence that Finji has both of these options turned off, which was also confirmed by a TikTok agent for the ad in question.
After a number of increasingly frustrated exchanges in which TikTok eventually admitted to Saltsman that the ad “raises significant issues, including the unauthorized use of AI, the sexualization and misrepresentation of your characters, and the resulting commercial and reputational harm to your studio,” the Finji co-founder was offered something of an explanation.
TikTok said that Finji’s campaign used a “catalog ads format” designed to “demonstrate the performance benefits of combining carousel and video assets in Sales campaigns.” It said that this “initiative” helped advertisers “achieve better results with less effort,” but did not address the harmful content directly. Finji seemingly also opted into this ad format without knowing it had done so. TikTok declined to comment on the matter when approached by IGN.
Saltsman was told the issue could not be escalated any higher, with communication not resolved at the time of IGN publishing its report. In a statement to the outlet, Saltsman said she was “a bit shocked by TikTok’s complete lack of appropriate response to the messthey made.” She went on to say that she expected both an apology and clear reassurance of how a similar issue would not reoccur, but was “obviously not holding my breath for any of the above.”
Morgan McKinley’s report explores how the Irish talent market in 2025 might impact trends and patterns in 2026.
Irish-owned global professional services company Morgan McKinley has published the findings of the 2026 Morgan McKinley Irish Salary Guide, which it says is Ireland’s most comprehensive analysis of pay across a wide range of professional disciplines.
It found that while the labour market remains active, it is far more disciplined. Irish employers continue to hire but are doing so with tighter controls regarding headcount and are reserving salary premiums only for skills that are believed to be critical to delivery or risk management.
The report stated: “Hiring has become more selective. Employers are sharpening expectations around both technical capability and soft skills, and many have increased on-site requirements. This shift has particularly affected talent outside the Dublin commuter belt.”
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Take, for example, hiring in the life sciences and engineering sectors, which the report found to be stable throughout 2025, despite some organisations adopting a cautious approach to permanent headcount due to internal restructures. Notably, activity remained strong, particularly in sectors where skills shortages were persistent.
Candidates with biopharmaceutical experience were in short supply, resulting in intense competition for talent, lengthy recruitment processes and a high incidence of counter-offers. Research also found that as a result of extended hiring processes in this space, candidates often exited due to competing offers, thereby reinforcing the ongoing talent shortage.
The contract market in life sciences and engineering was found by Morgan McKinley to have remained robust, supported by large-scale capital investment projects across biopharma and medtech. The report explained that organisations rely heavily on contractors to deliver specialist, project-based expertise and maintain flexibility.
Similar to the more permanent positions in this space, contract roles have become more skills- and project-focused, also resulting in longer interview processes as employers take more time to ensure that the candidates meet the specific and technical criteria.
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In the technology ecosystem, the most in-demand roles were found to be positions in data engineering, cybersecurity analytics and risk specialisation, machine learning engineering and data science, AI auditing and AI ethics, automation and dev-ops.
Hiring continues to evolve rapidly and while the overall demand has stabilised following global restructuring conducted by several large tech firms, acute shortages persist in AI, machine learning, data engineering and cybersecurity.
New roles for AI auditors and ethicists have emerged as a response to regulatory frameworks, while candidates increasingly value flexibility and autonomy over headline salary growth.
Commenting on the results of the report, Trayc Keevans, global FDI director at Morgan McKinley, said: “Employers are not in hiring retreat, but they are being far more intentional. Demand remains strong where skills directly enable transformation, regulatory compliance or operational continuity, but organisations are no longer responding by expanding teams or lifting salaries across the board.
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“Instead, we are seeing entirely new, more narrowly defined roles enter the market, including AI auditors, ESG data governance leads, cyber and operational resilience specialists, and regulatory transformation programme managers, as employers target very specific capability gaps that did not exist at scale even two years ago.”
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Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.
What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc’s Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.
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NYT Connections today (game #987) – today’s words
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Today’s NYT Connections words are…
OUTCAST
SALT-AND-PEPPER
BLONDIE
TEDDY BEAR
DISTINGUISHED
BLACK SHEEP
ROUGH RIDERS
THE FAR SIDE
BULL MOOSE
BLOOM COUNTY
SILVER
PEANUTS
MISFIT
FLECKED
REJECT
BIG STICK
NYT Connections today (game #987) – hint #1 – group hints
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
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YELLOW: Outsiders
GREEN: Fading mane
BLUE: Retro cartoons
PURPLE: The 26th president
Need more clues?
We’re firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…
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NYT Connections today (game #987) – hint #2 – group answers
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
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YELLOW: ONE WHO DOESN’T FIT IN
GREEN: DESCRIPTORS FOR GRAYING HAIR
BLUE: CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS
PURPLE: ASSOCIATED WITH THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Connections today (game #987) – the answers
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The answers to today’s Connections, game #987, are…
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YELLOW: ONE WHO DOESN’T FIT IN BLACK SHEEP, MISFIT, OUTCAST, REJECT
GREEN: DESCRIPTORS FOR GRAYING HAIR DISTINGUISHED, FLECKED, SALT-AND-PEPPER, SILVER
BLUE: CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS BLONDIE, BLOOM COUNTY, PEANUTS, THE FAR SIDE
PURPLE: ASSOCIATED WITH THEODORE ROOSEVELT BIG STICK, BULL MOOSE, ROUGH RIDERS, TEDDY BEAR
My rating: Easy
My score: Perfect
I’m classing this as easy, but the four tiles ASSOCIATED WITH THEODORE ROOSEVELT went over my head.
I’m more of a cartoon person than an American presidential history person which is possibly why CLASSIC COMIC STRIPS leapt off the screen. I’m less familiar with BLONDIE than the others, but I highly recommend digging into the surrealist world of Gary Larson’s THE FAR SIDE.
DESCRIPTORS FOR GRAYING HAIR was also an easy get for me, miraculous solutions for which have become an ever present on my social media channels — I’m happy looking DISTINGUISHED, thanks.
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Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Saturday, February 21, game #986)
YELLOW: EXPERIENCE BACKGROUND, HISTORY, LIFE, PAST
GREEN: ATTENDANCE STATUS ABSENT, EXCUSED, LATE, PRESENT
BLUE: COMMENTARY ABOUT YOUR CONNECTIONS RESULTS GREAT, PERFECT, PHEW, SOLID
PURPLE: CAR BRANDS PLUS TWO LETTERS AUDITS, DODGERS, INFINITIVE, MINION
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.
On the plus side, you don’t technically need to solve the final one, as you’ll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What’s more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.
It’s a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.
It’s playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
Samsung’s 2025 was filled with new foldables, an ultra-thin new form factor and the launch of Google’s XR platform. After making some announcements at CES 2026, the company has announced its first Galaxy Unpacked of the year will take place on February 25, where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy S26 lineup. Official invites have been shared, but actual information on what devices are arriving then is still not completely confirmed. But as usual, we know a lot about what’s expected at Unpacked.
Engadget will be covering Galaxy Unpacked live from San Francisco next week, and we’ll most likely have hands-on coverage of Samsung’s new smartphones soon after they’re announced. While we wait for the full details, here’s everything we expect Samsung will introduce at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2026.
When is Unpacked 2026 taking place?
According to the official invite that Samsung shared on February 10, Unpacked will happen on February 25, 2026 in San Francisco. The keynote will start at 10AM PT (1PM ET) and be livestreamed on Samsung.com, as well as the company’s newsroom and YouTube channel. The announcement on February 10 also said this launch will mark “a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive.” It’s not a lot to go on, since we’ve heard a version of this from various companies over the last few years, but at least we won’t be shocked when we hear more about AI in just about two weeks.
Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra hands-on photo (Photo by Sam Rutherford/Engadget)
Samsung’s restrained approach to updating its phones will likely continue with the Galaxy S26. Based on leakedimages of the new lineup, the company is not expected to radically reinvent the look of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Ultra, and instead will stick with a similar design to what it used on the Galaxy S25. The phones will have a flat front screen and frame, with rounded corners and cameras housed in a vertical pill-shaped plateau on the back. Unlike Apple’s move from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 17 Pro, the biggest difference here will likely be internal components like the screens, chips and camera sensors Samsung uses.
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Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is expected to be in all Samsung Galaxy S26 phones, though Korean news site Yonhap News reports Samsung’s relatively new Exynos 2600 chip could be used in some phones in the lineup depending on the region, a strategy Samsung has deployed in the past. Either way the new phones should be more performant than the previous generation, and in the case of the models with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly good at on-device AI processing.
One notable difference between the Galaxy S26 and the Galaxy S25 could be the phone’s screen. The new phone will reportedly feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ display according to specs shared by leaker Ice Universe, which makes it ever so slightly larger than the 6.2-inch display used on the Galaxy S25. The S26 will also allegedly come with 12GB of RAM, either 256GB or 512GB of storage and a slightly larger 4,300mAh battery. Samsung isn’t changing the cameras on the entry-level phone, though: leaks suggest it’ll feature the same 50-megapixel main camera, 12-megapixel ultrawide, 10-megapixel 3x telephoto and 12-megapixel selfie camera as the previous generation. Changes appear to be even more minor on the Galaxy S26+. Other than the new Snapdragon chip, the phone will reportedly feature the same 6.7-inch FHD+ screen, 4,900mAh battery, 12GB of RAM and the same camera array used on the base Galaxy S26.
The difference between the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S25 Ultra is reportedly a bit clearer. According to Android Headlines, the new phone’s cameras will be slightly more raised, and stand out thanks to a new metallic finish. Samsung may also switch back to using an aluminum frame on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, after using titanium frames on both the Galaxy S24 and S25 Ultras. Most importantly, to make the phone actually support Qi2 rather than only technically work with the standard when a case is attached, rumors suggest Samsung will remove the S Pen digitizer layer in the phone and adopt a new method for accepting stylus input. It’s not clear what that new method will actually be, but it could let the Galaxy S26 Ultra more easily work with Qi2 accessories without losing its stylus.
Android Headlines also recently shared what appear to be full image renders of the S26 series, and they generally line up with what has already been rumored, leaked and reported so far. If these pictures are accurate, they give us a clearer look at the camera bump and two color variants of the S26 Ultra.
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Fans of magnets may continue to be disappointed by Samsung if the latest rumors are accurate. Despite the launch of the Qi 2 wireless charging standard adding support for convenient magnetic alignment years ago, Samsung has yet to bring that feature to its phones. Though the S-series have the higher speed charging rates that the spec enables, Nieuwemobiel.nl is reporting that, due to images it received of cases with magnetic rings, the S26 series likely won’t have built-in magnets. Samsung has made these cases to add the magnetic capability to its S-series in the past, and the existence of the images of these accessories lends weight to the idea that the company will continue this approach.
Galaxy Buds 4
Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in case. (Engadget)
Samsung released the Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro in 2024, with a major redesign that brought them much more in line with Apple’s AirPods. The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro Samsung is rumored to be announcing soon won’t necessarily change that, though they will feature a more compact case and less angular stems, according to leaked images from the Samsung Tips app.
Support for head gestures to accept and decline calls, a feature Apple includes on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4, is also rumored to work on both versions of the new Galaxy Buds. SamMobile reports the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro may also ship with a new Ultra Wideband chip that will make them easier to find with Google’s Find Hub network.
Galaxy Z Trifold
Yes, the TriFold has a crease, two in fact. But they still don’t ruin the experience. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget)
Samsung announced the Galaxy Z TriFold in late 2025 without firm details of when the new smartphone-that-folds-into-a-tablet would be available in North America. That info came on January 27, when the company announced the TriFold would be available in the US on January 30, for a whopping $2,900. Considering we’ve already seen the device in person at CES 2026 and people are most likely to have had a chance to look at, if not buy the foldable for themselves by the time Unpacked rolls around, we don’t expect Samsung to spend too much time dwelling on it, if at all.
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Galaxy S26 Edge
At just 5.8mm thick, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is one of the thinnest smartphones ever made. (Sam Rutherford for Engadget)
When the Galaxy S25 Edge was announced in 2025, it seemed possible that Samsung could replace its “Plus” smartphone with a unique form factor, just like Apple has opted to do with the iPhone Air. There have been conflicting reports on the matter, but it seems like Samsung will not be doing that with the Galaxy S26 Edge.
Instead, the smartphone will reportedly remain another option, much like foldables are for customers not swayed by Samsung’s traditional smartphones. The Galaxy S26 Edge is rumored to feature a slightly different design than last year’s model, according to Android Headlines, with a large rectangular camera plateau that’s reminiscent of Google’s Pixel phones, and the raised oval Apple used on the iPhone Air. Beyond that, the phone is also expected to be ever so slightly thinner at 5.5mm than the 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge.
Bixby and other AI features
Samsung already acts as a first place Google can show off new AI features for Android, but the company is reportedly exploring other AI partnerships, too. In June 2025, Bloomberg reported that Samsung was nearing a deal with Perplexity to integrate its AI-powered search engine across OneUI and its homegrown mobile browser. Perplexity already has a deal with Motorola on its Razr phones, so the only thing that would make a deal with Samsung unusual is the close relationship the company already has with Google.
The company also accidentally announced a new version of its Bixby AI assistant, which will likely also be integrated with Perplexity and could serve as an alternative to Google Gemini. Both a new Bixby and a deeper integration with Perplexity seem like natural new software features to show off at Galaxy Unpacked.
On February 17, Samsung teased some mobile AI photography features ahead of Unpacked. These expand the S-series’ existing image-editing tools by bringing the ability “to turn a photo from day to night in seconds, restore missing parts of objects in images, capture detailed photos in low light, and seamlessly merge multiple photos into a single, cohesive result.” A lot of these things are already possible in other photo-editing apps or even in the Google Photos app, but we’ll have to wait to see them in action on the S26 phones for more details on whether they’re different or more effective.
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Update, January 27 2026, 11:55AM ET: This story has been updated to reflect the latest news around the Galaxy Z TriFold’s price and availability in the US.
Update, January 30 2026, 12:45PM ET: This story has been updated to include the latest leaks on the possible dates for Unpacked 2026.
Update, February 02 2026, 11:30AM ET: This story has been updated to include the latest leaks with full image renders of the S26 trio of devices.
Update, February 03 2026, 11:00AM ET: This story has been updated to include the latest leaks about the possible lack of magnetic support on the S26 series.
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Update, February 10 2026, 7:15PM ET: This story has been updated to include the official date of Galaxy Unpacked as Samsung announced it today. The intro was also edited to reflect that detail.
Update, February 17 2026, 4:55PM ET: This story has been updated to add Samsung’s teaser about its upcoming mobile AI photography tools. The intro was also edited for timeliness.
Preview can do more than just show you a file in macOS, as it is especially handy for annotating images and editing PDFs. Here’s everything you need to know about Preview in macOS 26 Tahoe.
Preview in macOS 26 Tahoe
Preview is one of the long-standing apps on macOS, having been included with the operating system for decades. In 2025, Preview finally moved over to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, with a version tailored for mobile devices. It is also a severely underrated app, as it is chiefly used as a way to view images and PDFs on the Mac. It’s a lightweight viewer that saves you from needing to open other heavier applications, like Photoshop or Adobe Acrobat. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
I can’t lie, guys… the end of Bridgerton season 4 part 1 infuriated me. In its final episode, Benedict (Luke Thomspon) goes to find Sophie (Yerin Ha) in the servant’s quarters.
Things get steamy, but then comes the line that will make you want to punch the second-eldest Bridgerton son in the face.
“You deserve everything, and I want to give you as much as I can… be my mistress,” Benedict confidently says. Sorry, mistress? Sophie rightly leaves, hurt, joining the rest of the staff for a night on the town.
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Benedict better come good in the season’s final episodes, but I don’t hold out much hope. But when does Bridgerton season 4 part 2 arrive on Netflix?
What time can I watch Bridgerton season 4 part 2 on Netflix?
Bridgerton Season 4 | Part 2 Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube
Here’s is an animation that was part of the Galaxy Unpacked event invite.
Samsung
We’re just days away from the likely reveal of the Galaxy S26 lineup. Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on Feb. 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) in San Francisco. We expect to see the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra announced, which will replace the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra.
Samsung has already made a splash this year, releasing the Galaxy Z TriFold for $2,899 in the US at the end of January, the first twin-hinge foldable that immediately sold out after going on sale. The company hasn’t indicated which products will be shown off at Samsung Unpacked in San Francisco, though we expect to see the Galaxy S26 and possibly other devices.
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Samsung’s event comes just a week before the year’s biggest smartphone show, Mobile World Congress, kicks off in Barcelona. It may be late for Samsung, but it’s early enough in 2026 to set the stage for other premium Android phones this year.
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event is on February 25 and the company will likely reveal the Galaxy S26 series.
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The stakes are high for the S26 phones. People want the absolute top of the line if they’re paying top dollar for premium phones, especially under today’s financial strains. Samsung is under pressure to introduce enough new features to keep its highest-end phones at the top of the charts, especially after the iPhone 17 series debuted several perks that raised the bar.
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When it comes to generative AI, which is prevalent across other gadget categories, Samsung is tasked with finding new, exclusive uses to keep differentiating its phones amid fierce competition at the premium level.
We expect the Galaxy S26 lineup to match that of prior years: a standard S26, a larger S26 Plus and a top-of-the-line Galaxy S26 Ultra. While rumors don’t suggest any drastic redesigns, there will probably be some external tweaks and upgrades to the hardware, including the processor and cameras.
Let’s dive into the specifics of everything we know about the Galaxy S26 series launch.
Galaxy S26 lineup overview
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The Samsung Galaxy S25.
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Galaxy S26
Despite early rumors from Android Authority suggesting Samsung might ditch its baseline phone for a pricier, higher-specced Pro model, the latest leaks suggest Samsung will keep its standard Galaxy S26 model. We don’t expect too many changes to the model’s design, though it could see a return of a raised camera bump after the Galaxy S25 kept them flush with the rear cover.
What rumors tell us:
Screen: 6.3-inch display (the Galaxy S25 has a 6.2-inch display)
Cameras: Ultrawide camera could get an upgraded 50-megapixel sensor
Processor and RAM:Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China and 12GB of RAM
Battery: 4,300-mAh battery
The Galaxy S25 (left), next to the S25 Plus (middle) and S25 Edge (right).
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Galaxy S26 Plus and S26 Edge
Samsung was also said to be debating whether to outright replace its larger S26 Plus with the super-slim S26 Edge, but reportedly poorer sales of last year’s Galaxy S25 Edge suggest the pendulum could swing the other way: We may just get an S26 Plus this year, as 9to5Google suggests.
What rumors tell us:
Screen: 6.7-inch display
Cameras: Ultrawide camera could get an upgraded 50-megapixel sensor
Processor and RAM:Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China and 12GB of RAM
Design: It will be 7.35mm thick
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra
Like other S26 models, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to feature the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the US and China. A rumor from PhoneArena suggests the phone will revert to an aluminum frame from its titanium predecessors, much like Apple did with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
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What rumors tell us:
Storage: Up to 1TB
Charging: Support for 60-watt wired and 25-watt wireless charging
Processor and RAM:Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip in the US and China and 16GB of RAM
Battery: 5,000-mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3.
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New Galaxy Buds 4
Rumors suggest Samsung will release new Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro models alongside its phones. Product images published by Android Authority show redesigns for both models, which are each getting what look like burnished metal strips on the outside of the stems, which should make them look a bit less like Apple AirPods than the Galaxy Buds 3. As in prior generations, the regular Buds 4 look to be entirely plastic, while the Pro models will have silicone eartips.
New AI features and Bixby updates
The latest Galaxy phones typically arrive with new AI features, and rumors suggest the Galaxy S26 series will be no exception. Samsung itself alluded to a new privacy shield coming in future phones (presumably the S26 series) that will block parts of the display when viewed at an angle, shielding notifications or even entire apps from onlooker view.
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Leaks suggest AI is doing the heavy lifting, selectively rendering images only for those looking straight at the phone. Presumably, this will come to all S26 models, and leaks haven’t suggested otherwise.
The S26 phones may be able to use generative AI to render images faster than before. Samsung’s partnership with Nota AI was announced in November, which aims to optimize on-device genAI. This means bringing its EdgeFusion (a version of Stable Diffusion) to speed up text-to-image generation by running it purely on Galaxy S26 handsets (rather than partially or wholly through the cloud), PhoneArena suggested, integrating Nota AI’s tech at the processor level.
