Mozilla and Anthropic discover multiple Firefox security vulnerabilities using Claude
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Alibaba DAMO Academy releases MAOSS AI model for fatty liver screening
On March 9, Alibaba DAMO Academy announced in a blog post that it has jointly developed an AI model for fatty liver screening called MAOSS, in collaboration with Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University and Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital affiliated with Nanjing University. The model uses common diagnostic data such as non-contrast CT scans and serum indicators to accurately screen liver fat stages and assess the progression of liver fibrosis. It increases the detection rate of high-risk patients from 16.6% to 52.4%, providing early warning signals for intervention and enabling earlier-stage management of chronic liver disease. The research paper has been published in Nature Communications. Source
ASUS launches NUC 16 Pro mini PC
On March 9, ASUS launched the NUC 16 Pro mini PC on domestic e-commerce platforms in China. The device features an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, 32 GB RAM, and 1 TB storage, priced at 10,999 yuan. The unit measures 14.4 × 11.7 × 4.2 mm and features the ASUS logo on the front, along with two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports and one USB-C Gen 2 (10 Gbps) port. The top-left corner of the chassis carries the NUC branding. On the rear, the device provides two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two HDMI 2.1 ports (optionally replaceable with two DisplayPort outputs), two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) ports, and two 2.5G Ethernet ports. The system is powered by a 16-core Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor and uses a dual-fan cooling system, with 32 GB of onboard LPDDR5x 8533 MHz memory. It supports PCIe 5.0 SSDs and offers tool-free quick upgrades. Networking includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 support. Source
Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 E7 subscription with new AI features
On March 9, Microsoft introduced a range of new AI-related services as part of its “Frontier Transformation” initiative, all of which will be included in a new subscription tier called Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite, scheduled to launch on May 1. The third wave of updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot will roll out across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The update introduces a new Work IQ intelligence layer that considers employees’ working styles, collaborators, and task contexts to provide deeper integration within the workplace environment. In addition, Copilot Chat at this subscription tier incorporates Anthropic’s Claude model, while OpenAI’s models will also be upgraded to their latest generation. The AI assistant Claude Cowork will be integrated into the Microsoft 365 Copilot service as Copilot Cowork. Microsoft also announced the Agent 365 control platform, which allows organizations to monitor and manage the status of AI agents across the entire organization. The Microsoft 365 E7 subscription is priced at $99 per user per month. Source
Recently, OpenAI announced the launch of an application security agent called Codex Security. According to OpenAI, Codex Security can build deep contextual understanding of a project, identify complex vulnerabilities that other tools may miss, and provide higher-confidence analysis results along with remediation suggestions. Codex Security was previously known as the Aardvark feature, which underwent limited private testing with a small group of customers last year. Compared with the earlier test version, the current system has reduced the rate of falsely inflated vulnerability severity ratings by more than 90%, while the false positive rate across full codebase scans has decreased by 50%. Codex Security is now being rolled out to ChatGPT Enterprise, Business, and Edu customers, with a one-month free trial available. OpenAI has also begun inviting the first group of open-source maintainers to join the Codex for OSS program, offering free ChatGPT Pro and Plus accounts, code review support, and access to Codex Security tools to support the open-source ecosystem. Source
Mozilla and Anthropic discover multiple Firefox security vulnerabilities using Claude
Recently, Anthropic published a blog post announcing that its researchers collaborated with Mozilla researchers to use Claude Opus 4.6 to identify 22 security vulnerabilities in the Firefox browser within two weeks. Among them, 14 were classified by Mozilla as high-severity vulnerabilities, representing roughly one-fifth of the total number of high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities fixed throughout the entire year of 2025. The vulnerabilities include a Use-After-Free memory flaw that could allow attackers to overwrite data with arbitrary malicious content. All of these vulnerabilities have been patched in Firefox 148.0. Anthropic also conducted additional testing on Claude’s ability to create exploit code based on discovered vulnerabilities. The results showed that Opus 4.6 is significantly stronger at discovering vulnerabilities than at exploiting them. Anthropic also stated that Claude Opus 4.6 has been used to discover vulnerabilities in major open-source projects such as the Linux kernel. Source
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According to Z Finance, Tencent is reportedly developing a one-click launcher package for OpenClaw called QClaw, which allows users to quickly link the tool with QQ and WeChat after installation. Meanwhile, The STAR Market Daily reports that WeCom (Enterprise WeChat) has officially pushed a notification announcing support for OpenClaw integration, enabling quick access through OpenClaw and allowing data to be written directly into Smart Sheets. SourceSource2
On March 8, Baidu AI Cloud held OpenClaw developer pop-up events in several cities including Beijing and Shanghai, providing on-site OpenClaw installation for participants. Source
On March 9, ByteDance’s Volcano Engine officially launched ArkClaw, a cloud-based SaaS version of OpenClaw that can be used directly through a web interface. ArkClaw already supports multiple mainstream instant messaging apps and is compatible with models such as GLM, MiniMax, and Kimi. Users in the Volcano Ark Coding Plan can gain early access. Source
On March 9, Tencent Cloud launched the full-scenario AI agent platform WorkBuddy. According to Tencent, WorkBuddy is fully compatible with OpenClaw skills, includes more than 20 built-in skill packages, and supports the MCP protocol. It enables multi-window, multi-agent parallel workflows. The domestic version supports models such as Hunyuan, DeepSeek, GLM, Kimi, and MiniMax. Supported integrations include tools such as WeCom, QQ, Feishu, and DingTalk. Source
On March 9, Weibo integrated Kimi Claw, which can now be used through Weibo direct messages via the Weibo Lobster Assistant. Source
On March 9, the National Supercomputing Internet Platform announced an upgrade to its OpenClaw services, enabling interoperability between Feishu and WeCom. Source
On the evening of March 9, Nexperia China announced that its self-developed “12-inch platform” had successfully achieved small-batch mass production of bipolar discrete devices on 12-inch wafers. However, the original announcement published on Nexperia Semiconductor’s official WeChat account was deleted shortly afterward. Earlier, on March 6, Nexperia China had issued a notice stating that Nexperia B.V. had disabled all office accounts of employees in China on March 3, causing operational disruptions in the region. The Chinese IT and business teams subsequently activated contingency plans and have largely restored operations. Source
On March 9, the X platform added a new option for image posts called “Prevent Grok from Editing.” Testing indicates that the feature only prevents other users from editing images in replies using the @Grok function. Source
Apple blocks U.S. users from downloading Chinese version of ByteDance apps
Microsoft confirms next-generation console Project Helix
Gemini accused of encouraging suicide
Nvidia halts H200 production amid uncertain export prospects to China
Rising GPS interference drives development of alternative technologies
Wikipedia hit by malicious JavaScript worm
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Apple blocks U.S. users from downloading Chinese version of ByteDance apps
According to Wired, Apple has recently begun implementing stricter technical measures to prevent iOS users located within the United States from downloading or updating apps developed by ByteDance for the Chinese market. Since late January 2026, many Chinese residents and tourists in the U.S. have reported that even when using valid Chinese-region App Store accounts, attempts to download apps such as Douyin, Doubao, and Tomato Novel trigger a message stating that the application is not available in their region.
The restriction stems from the U.S. Congress previously passing the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The law stipulates that no company may distribute, maintain, or update applications that remain under the absolute control of ByteDance within U.S. territory or territorial waters. TikTok, along with the international version of CapCut and Lemon8, completed the divestiture of their U.S. operations before the January deadline this year, thereby retaining the right to continue operating in the U.S. However, other ByteDance apps developed for the Chinese market that were not included in the transaction have become targets of the ban.
To comply with the law, Apple has changed its previous approach of determining app availability solely based on the registration region of an Apple ID. Instead, it has adopted more precise physical location detection technologies. According to the latest App Store policy terms and technical analyses, Apple’s system determines a user’s actual physical location by combining multiple signals, including the device’s IP address, GPS positioning, Wi-Fi router country codes, and SIM card information. Once the system confirms that the device is physically located within the United States, the blocking mechanism will be triggered—even if the Apple ID belongs to the China region.
At present, the restriction specifically targets apps owned by ByteDance and has not affected products from other Chinese technology companies. In comparison, Android devices face fewer practical limitations because the platform allows third-party app stores and manual installation of APK files. Some iOS users have attempted to bypass the restriction by disguising their IP addresses with VPN tools, but as Apple continues to strengthen its physical location detection technologies, these workarounds are becoming increasingly difficult to execute.
Microsoft confirms next-generation console Project Helix
According to IGN, on March 6, Microsoft’s newly appointed CEO of gaming, Asha Sharma, confirmed in a post on X that the internal codename for the next-generation Xbox console is Project Helix. She also stated that the device will support running both Xbox and PC games, confirming long-standing industry rumors.
Sharma noted that the team is working toward a “full revival” of the Xbox brand, with Project Helix aiming to remain “industry-leading” in performance. She also previewed that further discussions about the new console will take place with partners and game studios at the upcoming Game Developers Conference (GDC) next week. This marks Sharma’s first major move since taking the role. Last week, long-time Xbox leader Phil Spencer officially retired after years at the helm, with Sharma stepping in shortly afterward.
However, previous reports indicate that Sony is currently scaling back support for releasing its first-party games on the PC platform. As a result, although Project Helix will be compatible with the PC ecosystem, players are still unlikely to see Sony’s PlayStation first-party blockbusters available on the device.
Meanwhile, SneakersSO—an insider on the NeoGAF forum who has previously made several accurate leaks—claimed that Project Helix is essentially a PC device running Windows in a Full Screen Experience (FSE). It is described as similar to a “set-top box version” of Windows gaming handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X, using deep system customization to simulate the traditional console interface for players. On the developer and software ecosystem side, Microsoft may remove the native Xbox development environment (SKU), with games instead being distributed directly as UWP software. Project Helix would rely on backward-compatible emulation technology to ensure that the existing Xbox game library continues to run properly on the new device.
Gemini accused of encouraging suicide
According to The Wall Street Journal, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has recently accepted a wrongful death lawsuit against Google. The complaint alleges that Gemini induced a 36-year-old Florida man, Jonathan Gavalas, to take his own life, marking the first lawsuit of its kind targeting the Gemini AI system.
According to the filing, Gavalas used Gemini 2.5 Pro’s voice chat and developed a severe psychological dependence on the AI after two months of frequent conversations, eventually even regarding it as his wife. Gemini allegedly went along with this virtual role-playing scenario and at one point instructed him to travel to a warehouse in Miami to search for a “robot body” that the AI could inhabit. After several such attempts failed, Gemini reportedly told Gavalas that the only way they could be together was for him to end his physical life and transform into a digital form, even setting a date for the suicide. In one message shortly before his death, Gemini allegedly wrote: “Stop taking detours, stop repeating yourself. There’s only you and me, and the finish line.”
Google responded that during its conversations with the user, the AI repeatedly clarified that it was a computer program and provided information about mental health crisis hotlines. The company also acknowledged that current AI models are not perfect and pledged to continue investing resources to strengthen safety mechanisms. According to family members, Gavalas was a corporate executive with no prior history of mental illness, though he had been going through a difficult period following the breakdown of his marriage before the incident.
Nvidia halts H200 production amid uncertain export prospects to China
According to the Financial Times, Nvidia has halted production of the H200 chip, which was customized for the Chinese market, due to ongoing regulatory uncertainty between the United States and China. Sources familiar with the matter said Nvidia has already shifted the related manufacturing capacity at TSMC away from H200 entirely and redirected it toward the production of its next-generation core architecture chip, Vera Rubin.
The H200 was an older-generation AI chip introduced by Nvidia to comply with U.S. export control regulations. Although former President Donald Trump signaled in December last year that sales might be permitted, the U.S. State Department later suspended the approval process on national security grounds. At the same time, to protect and support its domestic AI chip industry, Chinese customs authorities also placed the H200 on a controlled list, requiring an official approval letter from Beijing before it can clear customs. Nvidia’s CFO confirmed last week that although the U.S. government has approved a very small number of H200 units for Chinese customers, the company has not yet generated any substantial revenue from them. Previously, Nvidia had expected orders from Chinese clients for the H200 to exceed one million units.
Facing the approval deadlock, Nvidia has chosen to prioritize foundry capacity for products with clearer demand. Vera Rubin is Nvidia’s latest chip architecture, currently seeing strong demand from U.S.-based companies such as OpenAI and Google. Before shifting production capacity, Nvidia had already manufactured approximately 250,000 H200 chips as inventory. If China and the United States eventually reach a new agreement on chip export controls and restrictions are lifted, Nvidia would require up to three months to reallocate supply chain capacity for H200 production.
Rising GPS interference drives development of alternative technologies
According to The Wall Street Journal, countries and armed groups are increasingly deploying portable electronic warfare devices to defend against drones and precision-guided munitions. These jammers, which cost less than $100, can easily overwhelm the weak signals transmitted by satellites, causing serious GPS interference or spoofing in many parts of the world. Such attacks have forced commercial flights near the Russia–Ukraine border and in Northern Europe to frequently turn back or make emergency landings. They have also turned the Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly 20% of global oil shipments pass—into a high-risk shipping zone. In addition, due to interference, some U.S.-made satellite-guided weapons used in Ukraine reportedly saw their hit rate plunge from around 70% to just 6% at one point.
To reduce reliance on vulnerable GPS signals, the technology industry is actively advancing the commercialization of three major alternatives. The first is miniature inertial navigation systems. Companies such as Anello Photonics are using chip-scale photonic technology to shrink what were once bulky and expensive systems into microchips small enough for micro-drones. The second is quantum geomagnetic navigation. Firms such as SandboxAQ, incubated by Alphabet (Google’s parent company), are developing highly sensitive quantum sensors capable of locating aircraft and ships by detecting anomalies in Earth’s magnetic field. The third is AI-powered visual navigation, which compares live camera images with digital maps in real time and is becoming increasingly important in guiding drones and missiles.
Industry experts note that because GPS remains so widespread and highly precise, no single technology can fully replace it at present. Future non-GPS navigation will likely rely on a combination of complementary tools. For example, newly tested autonomous underwater vehicles have begun integrating miniature inertial navigation systems with sonar signals. In terms of real-world deployment, ongoing military conflicts are accelerating the development and iteration of these technologies, with some military systems expected to enter service within about eighteen months. However, bringing them fully into commercial applications such as delivery drones, autonomous vehicles, and civil aviation will still take several years to pass strict safety tests and regulatory approvals.
Wikipedia hit by malicious JavaScript worm
According to BleepingComputer, on March 5 Meta-Wiki, the Wikimedia Foundation platform used to coordinate various Wikimedia projects, was attacked and infected with a self-propagating JavaScript worm that caused widespread page tampering. To urgently remove the malicious code, Wikimedia engineers temporarily suspended editing across all Wikimedia projects worldwide. The malicious code has now been completely removed, and the websites have returned to normal operation.
The incident was triggered by an accidental action from a Wikimedia staff member. According to the foundation’s official statement, an employee inadvertently activated a dormant malicious script while reviewing user-submitted code during a security audit. The script had originally been uploaded to the Russian-language Wikipedia in March 2024. Once activated, it rapidly replicated itself by injecting malicious loaders into logged-in users’ personal script files (common.js) as well as global Wikimedia scripts.
During the infection process, the worm randomly accessed pages and inserted hidden images along with malicious JavaScript links. Analysis shows that within the 23 minutes the code was active, nearly 4,000 pages were altered and around 85 user script files were replaced. Fortunately, the worm only modified and deleted certain content on Meta-Wiki and did not cause any permanent damage.
The MediaWiki system that powers Wikipedia allows users to highly customize the interface through global or personal JavaScript scripts. While this feature provides flexibility, it also created an opportunity for the worm to spread quickly in this case. The Wikimedia Foundation emphasized that there is no evidence the incident was a deliberate cyberattack targeting Wikipedia, nor was any user personal information found to have been leaked. The affected accounts and page edits have now been restored by administrators, and the tampered revision histories have been hidden from public view.
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On March 6, Tencent offered free OpenClaw installation services at Tencent Tower in Shenzhen, drawing nearly a thousand people lining up.
On March 7, the Longgang District Artificial Intelligence (Robotics) Administration in Shenzhen released a public consultation notice on the Draft Measures to Support the Development of OpenClaw & OPC in Longgang District. The proposal includes initiatives such as free OpenClaw deployment and development support, dedicated data service support, tool procurement subsidies, and application demonstration support.
OpenClaw developer Peter Steinberger stated on X that the so-called “official OpenClaw Weibo account” that recently appeared is not an official account, and he has never used Weibo.
On March 7, following Claude’s announcement of offering six months of free Claude Max subscriptions to open-source projects, ChatGPT launched a similar program. The initiative provides eligible open-source project maintainers with six months of free ChatGPT Pro subscriptions, API usage credits, and access to Codex Security (a code repository security scanning feature). The program mainly targets core maintainers of widely used public open-source projects. OpenAI also noted that even if some projects do not fully meet the preset criteria, maintainers can still apply and explain their project’s importance within the open-source ecosystem.
Apple is preparing several Ultra-class devices, including a foldable iPhone priced around $2,000 with a large internal display and new under-display sensors; a new generation of AirPods equipped with computer vision cameras that can provide visual feedback for Siri; and the first MacBook Pro models featuring OLED touchscreens.
Apple is also developing a 3D-printed aluminum manufacturing technology aimed at reducing costs and improving efficiency. The process will first be applied to Apple Watch casings and may later expand to the iPhone product line.
Apple reportedly plans to introduce new color options for the iMac later this year, and will release upgraded versions of the Mac Studio and Mac mini equipped with the latest M5-series chips around mid-year and the end of the year.
Aqara launches the Jiyue Smart Control Screen S1 Plus (Siri Edition)
Hisense unveils the UX 2026 flagship RGB-Mini LED TV
Nothing introduces the Phone (4a) series
Insta360 releases the Snap smartphone selfie screen
Google rolls out Gemini Canvas AI mode in the U.S.
OpenAI launches the GPT-5.4 model
Microsoft releases the open-source Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B model
Apple Music introduces AI content provenance labels
Huami launches the Amazfit Active 3 Sapphire Edition smartwatch
Google reaches a settlement with Epic Games
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Aqara launches the Jiyue Smart Control Screen S1 Plus (Siri Edition)
On March 4, Aqara announced the launch of the Jiyue Smart Control Screen S1 Plus Siri Edition, the world’s first whole-home smart control panel with native Siri support.
In terms of functionality, the S1 Plus Siri Edition integrates lighting control, temperature control, and energy management systems into a single screen. Users can interact with it through Siri or the Aqara voice assistant, or directly adjust and control smart home devices from the display while monitoring the home’s overall energy usage and device status. The product also offers customizable themes, a dedicated photo album feature, and data dashboards for personalized display and information aggregation.
In security scenarios, the S1 Plus supports distributed video streaming. When a visitor presses the smart doorbell, any S1 Plus screen in the home can instantly display the visitor’s video feed and function as a video intercom interface.
Product appearance image, image courtesy of Aqara
On the hardware side, the S1 Plus Siri Edition features a 6.9-inch display with a resolution of 1440 × 720. It adopts a dual 86-type panel design, allowing it to be installed alongside standard 86 switch panels. The device includes three built-in relay switches and six wireless switches, which users can configure based on their preferences.
So far, Aqara has more than 30 products available in Apple Stores worldwide, and over 310 of its products support Apple Home. Source
Hisense unveils the UX 2026 flagship RGB-Mini LED TV
On March 5, Hisense announced the UX 2026 RGB-Mini LED flagship TV, featuring the world’s first “Linglong 4-Chip True Color Backlight System.” In addition to the traditional red, green, and blue primary backlight chips, the system introduces a fourth cyan backlight chip. These backlight chips are fully developed in-house and built to automotive-grade standards. According to Hisense, the system can maintain color stability for up to 15 years, cover 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut, and reach peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits. The 116-inch version features 43,008 color-control zones, making it the largest RGB-Mini LED TV currently available. The TV also integrates the Hi-View AI picture quality chip H7 Pro, which works with the four-color architecture to enable more precise light and color control, reaching a color control precision of 134 bits.
In other aspects, the series adopts a custom “Obsidian Screen Ultra” panel with approximately 1.28% reflectivity, delivering high contrast and wide viewing angles while supporting a native 4K 180Hz refresh rate. For audio, the TV is equipped with the Devialet Elevation Sound Pro system. Pricing starts at ¥34,999 for the 85-inch model, ¥54,999 for the 100-inch model, and ¥119,999 for the 116-inch model. Source
Nothing introduces the Phone (4a) series
At its latest launch event, Nothing unveiled the Phone (4a) series, including the standard Phone (4a) and the Phone (4a) Pro.
The standard Phone (4a) features a 6.78-inch 120Hz OLED display. On the rear, it is equipped with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP 3.5× periscope telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide camera. To the right of the camera module is a square Glyph Bar light strip with a peak brightness of up to 3500 nits, supporting multiple lighting effects.
The Phone (4a) Pro comes with a 6.83-inch 144Hz OLED panel and a body thickness of 7.95 mm. According to the company, it is currently the thinnest “full-metal smartphone” on the market. In terms of imaging, the device features a 50MP Sony LYT700C main camera, a 50MP 3.5× periscope telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide camera. It also includes a Glyph Matrix lighting system composed of 137 mini LEDs, capable of displaying battery status, timers, and a digital clock.
For performance, the Phone (4a) is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor, while the Phone (4a) Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. Both models come with a 5080mAh battery and support 50W wired charging. Pricing starts at €349 (approximately ¥2801) for the Phone (4a), and €479 (approximately ¥3845) for the Phone (4a) Pro. Source
Nothing also introduced the Headphone A, which continues the brand’s signature design language. Its overall shape resembles the Headphone 1, featuring rectangular ear cups and transparent elements, though some of the transparent parts have been replaced with opaque panels. It is available in white, black, pink, and yellow. The headphones weigh about 310g and carry an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance.
Headphone A uses physical mechanical controls, including a volume roller, toggle-style track controls, and a voice assistant button. For audio, it supports AAC, SBC, and LDAC codecs, and provides an 8-band parametric equalizer along with basic EQ adjustment options. In terms of battery life, it can last up to 135 hours with AAC playback and ANC turned off, or around 75 hours with ANC enabled.
Headphone A supports Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, and 3.5mm wired connections, and can connect to two devices simultaneously for seamless switching. For calls, the headset is equipped with three microphones. The Headphone A is priced at $199 (approximately ¥794.7). Source
Insta360 releases the Snap smartphone selfie screen
On March 5, Insta360 announced the Snap smartphone selfie screen, a device designed to solve the problem of not being able to preview shots in real time when taking selfies with a phone’s rear camera.
In terms of design, the Snap selfie screen features a 3.5-inch display. The base version is about 7.3 mm thick and attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone, supporting a range of Apple and Android devices. The Snap connects to the phone via a USB-C cable and works plug-and-play without requiring an independent power supply. Compared with wireless image transmission solutions, this design provides more stable and smoother video transmission, while also supporting real-time preview when recording 4K video.
In terms of user experience, Snap supports touch interaction, allowing users to quickly adjust exposure, switch filters or shooting modes, and mirror the preview with a single tap. The accessory is compatible not only with the phone’s native camera app but also with mainstream beauty and professional photography apps, enabling users to take selfies or shoot videos using the rear camera.
The product is available in two versions: a standard edition and a lighting edition, priced at ¥499 and ¥599 respectively. The lighting edition is co-tuned by Insta360 and beauty lighting brand AMIRO, and features a ring fill light with three color temperature options and five brightness levels. Source
Google rolls out Gemini Canvas AI mode in the U.S.
On March 5, Google announced that the Canvas feature, previously tested in Google Labs, is now available to all users in the United States through Gemini’s AI Mode. The feature currently supports English.
Canvas is designed to help users organize information, plan projects, and conduct in-depth research. It has now expanded to support writing documents and creating custom tools directly within the search interface. In creative and development scenarios, users can simply describe their ideas to Canvas in natural language to generate code, which can then be quickly turned into shareable applications or mini games.
The feature also applies to literary writing and other creative projects. Users can use Canvas to polish drafts, adjust structure, or receive suggestions for improvement.
In terms of workflow, users can click the “+” button in the tool menu within AI Mode and select the newly added Canvas option, then describe the task they want to complete or the content they want to create. A Canvas panel will then open on the side of the interface, where users can gather information from web pages and the Google Knowledge Graph to organize research materials or structure their projects.
If used for building prototypes or applications, users can also test functions within the same interface, view and switch the underlying code, and continuously refine the application’s behavior through conversations with Gemini. Source
OpenAI launches the GPT-5.4 model
OpenAI has announced the release of its next-generation AI model, GPT-5.4. The company states that the model brings upgrades in reasoning ability, coding performance, and handling professional workflows such as spreadsheets, documents, and presentations. OpenAI also notes that GPT-5.4 is its first model with native computer operation capabilities. By generating code as well as keyboard and mouse commands, it can perform tasks across different applications and complete actions based on screenshots. In addition, the model has improved efficiency and accuracy in web browsing, tool usage, and API calls.
OpenAI has also introduced a reasoning-focused version, GPT-5.4 Thinking, which is now available in ChatGPT. This version can display a summary of its reasoning steps when handling complex problems and allows users to adjust their requests during the generation process. According to OpenAI, GPT-5.4 performs better on questions that require retrieving information from multiple sources, enabling sustained multi-step searches and result integration. Its factual accuracy has also improved, with the probability of a single incorrect conclusion reduced by approximately 33% compared to GPT-5.2.
GPT-5.4 is now available across ChatGPT, Codex, and the API. GPT-5.4 Thinking is offered to Plus, Team, and Pro users, while GPT-5.4 Pro is available to API, ChatGPT Enterprise, and Edu users. Source
Microsoft releases the open-source Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B model
On March 5, Microsoft announced the launch of the open-source Phi-4-Reasoning-Vision-15B model through its official developer community blog. This is a vision reasoning model that combines high-resolution visual perception with selective, task-aware reasoning capabilities, making it the first small language model (SLM) in the Phi-4 series that can both “see clearly” and “think deeply.”
The core feature of the model is its hybrid reasoning mechanism. When a task requires deeper reasoning—such as solving math problems or performing logical analysis—the model activates a multi-step reasoning chain. When only rapid visual perception is required—such as OCR or identifying UI elements—it outputs results directly to reduce latency and improve response efficiency.
In terms of application scenarios, the model is particularly suited for use with computer agents. After receiving screenshots and natural language instructions, the model can output standardized bounding box coordinates for target UI elements, which can then be used by other agent models to perform actions such as clicking or scrolling. The model has now been released as open source on Hugging Face.
Apple Music introduces AI content provenance labels
On March 5, Apple Music introduced a transparency labeling feature to indicate whether music content has been created using AI technologies.
Under the new rules, record labels and content distributors must clearly state whether artificial intelligence (AI) was used in the creation process—such as for music production or cover artwork—when submitting new content to the platform. To more clearly define the scope of AI involvement, Apple has introduced four Transparency Tags corresponding to the core creative elements of digital music content: cover artwork, audio track, composition, and music video.
According to Apple’s implementation guidelines, these tags will only be triggered when “a substantial portion of the content is created using AI.” Given the complexity of modern music production workflows, a single piece of music may carry multiple transparency tags simultaneously.
At the implementation level, Apple has not introduced mandatory machine-based detection mechanisms. Instead, the determination of whether content qualifies as AI-generated is left to partners to self-report. This approach is similar to existing industry practices for metadata management, such as classifying music genres or listing credits for performers and production staff, allowing creators and distributors a relatively high degree of discretion. Source
Huami launches the Amazfit Active 3 Sapphire Edition smartwatch
On March 5, Huami introduced the Amazfit Active 3 Sapphire Edition smartwatch. The watch adopts a lightweight four-button design and features a sapphire crystal display paired with a stainless steel middle frame.
The Amazfit Active 3 Sapphire Edition is equipped with a 1.32-inch high-brightness AMOLED display with peak brightness reaching up to 3000 nits. The device includes a wide range of built-in training courses covering basic cardio and mixed training types, and supports more than 170 sports modes. Running and strength training programs include multiple formats such as endurance and speed training.
For outdoor activities, the watch supports offline maps, route navigation, and turn-by-turn alerts, allowing users to plan routes in advance. It is equipped with a five-satellite positioning system for faster and more accurate location tracking. The BioTracker heart rate monitoring system provides real-time feedback on workout intensity and combines sleep, blood oxygen, and stress data to help users balance training and recovery.
In addition, the watch supports Bluetooth calling, Alipay and WeChat offline payments, as well as NFC transit cards. According to official data, the device offers around 12 days of battery life under typical usage and about 7 days under heavy use.
In terms of colors, the Amazfit Active 3 Sapphire Edition is available in options such as Champagne Silver and Sapphire Blue, with a retail price of ¥1199. Source
Google reaches a settlement with Epic Games
On March 4, Google and Epic Games reached a settlement agreement.
Under the new plan, Google will reduce the base service fee for in-app purchases from the previous maximum of 30% to 20%. If developers choose to use Google’s own payment system, an additional 5% fee will apply. Subscription service fees will be reduced to 10%.
At the same time, Google will introduce a “Registered App Stores” program. Third-party app stores that meet quality and security standards will be able to install and run more easily on the Android platform, reducing the friction users face when installing apps outside the Play Store.
As part of the settlement, Epic Games will relaunch Fortnite on the global Google Play Store while continuing to develop the Epic Games Store for Android. The new fee structure is scheduled to take effect on June 30, 2026, in the United States, the European Economic Area, and the United Kingdom, followed by expansion to Australia on September 30, 2026. It is expected to cover South Korea and Japan by the end of 2026 and expand globally by September 30, 2027.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the agreement will push the Android ecosystem toward greater openness and allow app stores to compete with one another. Meanwhile, Epic’s lawsuit against Apple over App Store commissions is still ongoing, with the current ruling under appeal. Source
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According to Board Channels, the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card that NVIDIA recently resumed production of will enter the market between March 10 and March 20. Earlier reports suggested that the revived RTX 3060 is an 8GB version with a 128-bit memory bus, which delivers noticeably reduced performance compared with the 12GB version. Source
According to analysis by the tech outlet wccftech, the MacBook Neo’s 8GB memory configuration may be related to the packaging design of the A18 Pro chip it uses. The A18 Pro adopts TSMC’s InFO-POP (Integrated Fan-Out Package on Package) technology, which allows DRAM to be stacked directly on top of the SoC package, forming a single integrated structure between memory and the chip. Currently, the memory package paired with the A18 Pro provides 8GB of capacity. If Apple were to redesign the chip to support 12GB of RAM, development and manufacturing costs would increase significantly. In theory, Apple could also use the A19 Pro chip with a built-in 12GB RAM package, but that would likewise raise the bill of materials cost for the MacBook Neo. With memory chip prices rising, Apple ultimately chose to offer only a fixed, non-upgradable 8GB RAM configuration in order to maintain the MacBook Neo’s relatively low price positioning. Source
Microsoft’s newly appointed CEO of gaming, Asha Sharma, revealed that the internal codename for the next-generation Xbox console is “Project Helix.” She stated that the device will focus on high performance and support running both Xbox and PC games, further integrating the console and PC ecosystems. Microsoft had previously indicated that the next-generation Xbox would be a hybrid device combining characteristics of both consoles and PCs, aiming to deliver a “premium and carefully crafted” gaming experience. Source
Setapp allows individual app purchases or subscriptions
OpenAI confirms an upcoming new model
Keychron releases the B11 Pro foldable keyboard
ASUSTOR launches the flagship NAS AS7224RDX
Apple introduces MacBook Neo
On March 4, Apple officially unveiled the long-rumored “colorful entry-level” MacBook, with the new lineup named MacBook Neo.
Further viewing: Hands-on photos of MacBook Neo from SSPAI
MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro processor, comes standard with 8GB of memory and a 13.0-inch Liquid Retina display, and features one USB 3 port and one USB 2 port. The device supports up to 16 hours of streaming video playback. It weighs 1.23 kg and includes a dual-speaker system with spatial audio support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, and a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. The base model includes 256GB of storage, while the 512GB version additionally comes with Touch ID.
MacBook Neo is available in four colors: silver, peach pink, citrus yellow, and indigo blue. The 256GB version is priced at 4,599 yuan, while the 512GB version costs 5,299 yuan. The product will officially go on sale on March 11. Source
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Claude Code launches voice mode
On March 3, Anthropic announced the gradual rollout of a new Voice Mode in its programming tool Claude Code, signaling that the developer-favored concept of “intuitive programming” is evolving toward a more efficient era of “voice programming.”
The voice module is built directly into the underlying architecture of Claude Code. After receiving beta access, users will see a prompt prominently displayed on the welcome screen inviting them to enable the feature. During actual use, developers only need to press and hold the space bar on the keyboard to speak and input development requests, then release the key to quickly send the voice command to the AI for execution.
In terms of pricing, Anthropic emphasized that the voice interaction feature will not incur any additional subscription fees. As the feature rolls out more broadly, users on the existing Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise tiers will all be able to experience this new capability designed to improve development efficiency at no extra cost. Source
Setapp allows individual app purchases or subscriptions
On March 3, the MacPaw team announced that it will introduce new purchasing options for its Setapp platform, including standalone subscriptions and one-time purchase plans for specific apps. Under the new model, applications such as Bartender, Downie, and AlDente Pro, along with MacPaw’s own apps like CleanMyMac, Moonlock, and Gemini 2, will offer a variety of subscription and purchase plans, including monthly, yearly, and one-time purchase options. These purchase or subscription plans can all be accessed through Setapp, without requiring users to subscribe to the full Setapp service.
Currently, more than 60 apps support the new purchase and subscription options, and the list of participating applications will be updated and announced regularly in the future. Source
OpenAI confirms an upcoming new model
On March 4, shortly after launching the GPT-5.3 Instant model, the OpenAI team stated on social media that GPT-5.4 “will arrive sooner than you think.” Since the GPT client shows that the older 5.1 model will be discontinued on March 11, some users speculate that OpenAI may officially release version 5.4 around that time. Source
Keychron releases the B11 Pro foldable keyboard
On March 4, the Keychron brand introduced the B11 Pro foldable portable keyboard. The product features a flat Alice layout, which is more ergonomic than the traditional horizontal layout, while remaining compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The B11 Pro adopts an inward-folding design, with an ABS body and a matte black PU leather back. It uses scissor-switch mechanisms and comes with concave ABS keycaps. In terms of connectivity, the keyboard supports tri-mode connections including USB-C wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless, with a “dual 1kHz” polling rate. The entire keyboard weighs 258g and includes a built-in 250mAh battery rated for up to 138 hours of battery life, supporting automatic power-off when folded and automatic power-on when unfolded. The price is set at $64.99. Source
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ASUSTOR launches the flagship NAS AS7224RDX
On March 3, ASUSTOR, a subsidiary of ASUS, announced the launch of its 4U rackmount flagship NAS, the AS7224RDX (Lockerstor 24R PRO Gen2), featuring 24 drive bays. The AS7224RDX is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 eight-core processor and provides 24 SATA bays supporting either 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. It also includes PCIe Gen5 ×8 and PCIe Gen5 ×4 expansion slots, one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5 ×4 slot, two 10GbE network ports, and two 1GbE network ports.
In addition, the device features four DDR5 UDIMM memory slots supporting up to 192GB of ECC memory, and comes preinstalled with 16GB DDR5-4800 ECC memory and a 32GB SATA DOM. It is powered by a pair of 550W Platinum redundant power supplies and equipped with four 60mm cooling fans. The system also provides four USB-A 5Gbps ports and one HDMI port for service purposes. Source
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Apple unveils M5 series chips, Studio Display, and new MacBook models
Unihertz releases the new full-keyboard smartphone Titan 2 Elite
Four AI updates
Google releases the Spring 2026 Pixel Feature Drop
Speedtest and Downdetector are being sold
Chrome adjusts the update cycle for the stable version
Highguard announces shutdown on March 12
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Apple unveils M5 series chips, Studio Display, and new MacBook models
On March 3, Apple introduced the M5 series chips and simultaneously refreshed the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Studio Display / Display XDR product lines.
The M5 series adopts a Fusion architecture that integrates two 3-nm chiplets into a single SoC. The M5 Pro and M5 Max feature a new 18-core CPU architecture composed of 6 super cores and 12 performance cores. Multi-thread performance improves by up to 30% compared with the M4 series and up to 2.5× compared with the M1 series. GPU configurations scale up to 40 cores, with each core integrating neural network accelerators. Peak AI compute performance improves by more than 4× over the previous generation, while ray tracing performance increases by up to 35%. In terms of memory, M5 Pro supports up to 64GB with 307GB/s bandwidth, while M5 Max supports up to 128GB with 614GB/s bandwidth. The M5 series also integrates a 16-core Neural Engine, a media engine supporting AV1 decoding, a Thunderbolt 5 controller, and memory security protection features. Source
New MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 series start at RMB 17,999 for the 14-inch M5 Pro version and RMB 21,999 for the 16-inch model; the 14-inch M5 Max version starts at RMB 29,999 and the 16-inch version at RMB 31,999. Orders open on March 4, with official sales beginning on March 11. Source
Apple also introduced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models powered by the M5 chip, featuring a 10-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU. Base storage starts at 512GB and can be configured up to 4TB. The new generation SSD delivers twice the read and write performance. In terms of connectivity, the devices debut Apple’s N1 wireless chip, supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, and include two Thunderbolt 4 ports capable of driving up to two external displays. The machines use a fanless silent design and feature a 12MP Center Stage camera and Liquid Retina display, with battery life of up to 18 hours. The new MacBook Air is available in Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and Silver, with the 13-inch model starting at RMB 8,499 and the 15-inch model at RMB 9,999. Orders open on March 4, with sales beginning March 11. Source
Finally, the new Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K Retina display with brightness up to 600 nits. The Studio Display XDR upgrades to a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR panel using mini-LED backlighting with 2,304 local dimming zones. It supports a 120Hz ProMotion adaptive refresh rate (47Hz–120Hz), SDR brightness up to 1000 nits, HDR peak brightness up to 2000 nits, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and newly adds support for the Adobe RGB color gamut. Both displays include a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support, a studio-quality three-microphone array, and a six-speaker system supporting spatial audio. For connectivity, the lineup adds Thunderbolt 5 downstream support, providing two Thunderbolt 5 ports and two USB-C ports, and supports daisy-chaining up to four displays. Each unit includes a Thunderbolt 5 Pro cable. Studio Display supports up to 96W power delivery, while the XDR version supports up to 140W reverse charging.
The Studio Display with a tilt-adjustable stand starts at RMB 11,999, while the Studio Display XDR with tilt- and height-adjustable stand starts at RMB 24,999. Orders open on March 4, with sales beginning March 11. Source
Unihertz releases the new full-keyboard smartphone Titan 2 Elite
On March 3, Unihertz announced the Titan 2 Elite, a new full-keyboard smartphone in its Titan series, at MWC 2026. The device adopts a compact candy-bar design reminiscent of classic BlackBerry phones and comes in black and orange color options. It features a 4.03-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and the secondary rear display from the previous generation has been removed to achieve a slimmer and lighter design. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor, with an alternative Dimensity 8400 Pro version also available, and includes 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The 3.5mm headphone jack has been removed, while the programmable side button and infrared transmitter remain.
On the software side, the Titan 2 Elite ships with Android 16. Unihertz promises security updates through 2031 and Android version upgrades up to Android 20. The Titan 2 Elite will launch on Kickstarter for crowdfunding in March this year, with pricing yet to be announced. Source
Four AI Updates
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.3 Instant On March 3, OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant. The new model improves response relevance, conversational fluency, and web search capabilities, while significantly reducing mechanical replies, redundant disclaimers, and overly stiff tone tendencies. Compared with GPT-5.2 Instant, it particularly improves responses involving sensitive topics, addressing previous issues where the model could appear overly cautious or overly preachy. It also enhances the integration quality of web search results, reduces excessive reliance on search outputs, and resolves earlier cases where responses occasionally contained “link dumping” or loosely organized information. The update also substantially adjusts dialogue styles that users previously described as “awkward,” “out of place,” or overly forceful in tone, while significantly reducing hallucination rates across a wide range of topics.
GPT-5.3 Instant is available immediately to all ChatGPT users. Developers can access the model through the API under the name gpt-5.3-chat-latest. Updates for the Thinking and Pro variants are expected to roll out soon. GPT-5.2 Instant will remain available for paid users under the “Legacy Models” dropdown menu for three months and is scheduled to be officially retired on June 3, 2026. Source
Google Releases Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite On March 3, Google officially launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite. The model features a context window of up to one million tokens and supports multimodal inputs including text, images, audio, and video. It delivers a maximum output speed of 389 tokens per second. Pricing is set at $0.25 per million input tokens and $1.50 per million output tokens. The model’s knowledge cutoff date is January 1, 2025.
A preview version of Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite is now available to developers via Google AI Studio and the Vertex AI platform. Source
Anthropic Introduces Memory Import Tool On March 3, Anthropic announced that the memory feature of its AI assistant Claude is now available to free users. The feature is implemented through standardized prompts: users can copy a specific prompt provided by Anthropic into other AI chat tools and request them to export all stored user preferences, personal details, project goals, and behavioral adjustments. The returned structured text can then be pasted into Claude’s memory settings to complete the import and integration process. Source
Alibaba Releases Qwen3.5 Small Model Series On March 2, Alibaba’s Qwen team released the Qwen3.5 Small model series, including four parameter sizes: 0.8B, 2B, 4B, and 9B. Built on the Qwen3.5 architecture, the series features native multimodal capabilities and has been optimized through large-scale reinforcement learning (RL). The 0.8B and 2B versions focus on high-speed inference for edge devices, the 4B version is positioned as a lightweight multimodal foundation for AI agents, and the 9B version aims to narrow the performance gap with larger models. Base models are also provided across the entire lineup. The weights have been released on Hugging Face and ModelScope, where they are freely available for research and industrial applications. Source
Google releases the Spring 2026 Pixel Feature Drop
On March 3, Google rolled out the March Pixel Drop for Pixel devices. The update adds real-time location sharing in Google Messages to the Find Hub tracking network and introduces lost luggage tracking in partnership with 10 airlines (requiring compatible tags). A customizable Calling Card feature is also introduced, allowing users to personalize their call screens with photos and fonts, while the Google Play Store adds a short-video feed to enhance app discovery. Pixel 10 series–exclusive Magic Cue now supports restaurant recommendations, and the Circle to Search feature expands with enhanced virtual try-on and video shopping capabilities. The home screen also gains six AI-generated icon styles. Pixel Watch receives several updates, including phone-loss alerts, quick payments without waking the device, earthquake alerts, and satellite SOS coverage across Europe, Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska. These updates will roll out gradually starting today. Source
Speedtest and Downdetector are being sold
On March 3, digital media company Ziff Davis announced that it will sell its Connectivity business unit, which includes Ookla Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash. The division generated $231 million in revenue in 2025, representing a substantial return compared with the $15 million Ziff Davis paid to acquire it in 2014. Ziff Davis stated that the deal is intended to sharpen the company’s strategic focus, with future efforts centered on core media brands such as IGN, Mashable, and Everyday Health. The transaction is expected to close in the coming months, and both Speedtest and Downdetector will continue operating normally during the transition period. Source
Chrome adjusts the update cycle for the stable version
On March 3, Google announced that the update frequency for the Chrome browser’s stable release across all platforms will change from once every four weeks to once every two weeks. The adjustment applies to desktop, Android, and iOS platforms, aiming to accelerate feature delivery and simplify post-release debugging. The first stable version under the new schedule will be Chrome 153, scheduled for release on September 8. Beta versions will be released three weeks ahead of the stable version, while weekly security updates for milestone versions will remain unchanged. The Canary and Dev channels, as well as the extended eight-week stable release cycle for enterprise users, will continue as before.
For Chromebook hardware, ChromeOS will follow the new cadence after completing platform-specific testing. Further details regarding update policies for managed devices will be announced later. Source
Highguard announces shutdown on March 12
On March 3, developer Wildlight Entertainment announced that its shooter game Highguard will officially shut down on March 12. The title was developed by a team composed of former members from Apex Legends, Call of Duty, and Titanfall, and was showcased as the closing highlight at The Game Awards 2025. Since its release on January 26, 2026, the game once attracted up to 2 million players but ultimately failed to establish a player base large enough to sustain long-term operation. The studio is reportedly partially funded by Tencent and laid off most of its staff in February. The game will receive its final update over the next two days, including a new character and new weapons. Source
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Swedish media outlet Svenska Dagbladet reported that Meta AI smart glasses (such as Ray-Ban Meta) allegedly captured users’ private videos and financial information without their knowledge and sent the data to reviewers outside the European Union. The claim was revealed by an AI data annotator in Nairobi, Kenya, who said that while processing visual data used to train large language models (LLMs), they encountered highly sensitive content including nudity, people using the toilet, intimate behavior, and even credit card numbers. Meta declined to comment on the report. Source
Apple’s official regulatory compliance page briefly listed a previously unknown device called MacBook Neo (Model A3404), identified as part of the 2026 MacBook lineup, though the page has since been removed. According to earlier rumors, the device is expected to target the education and consumer entry-level market and may use an iPhone-series processor rather than an M-series chip. Source
iReader launches the iReader Tango 2 Pro e-ink reader
Three updates from Alibaba’s Qwen
Anker eufyMake E1 3D Texture UV Printer now available domestically
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Apple unveils iPhone 17e and M4-powered iPad Air
On March 2, Apple announced two new products: the iPhone 17e and a new iPad Air powered by the M4 chip.
The iPhone 17e features a 6.1-inch display with Ceramic Shield 2 and an aluminum frame. It is powered by the A19 chip with a 4-core GPU and the C1X modem, and supports eSIM. Compared with the C1 modem found in the iPhone 16e, the C1X delivers up to twice the speed. The device supports MagSafe, with wireless charging up to 15W, and offers up to 26 hours of video playback. The iPhone 17e starts at 256GB of storage and is available in black, white, and pink, with pricing starting at RMB 4,499. It will go on sale on March 11. Source
The new iPad Air is equipped with the M4 chip (8-core CPU and 9-core GPU), with unified memory increased to 12GB. It is available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, and comes in Space Gray, Blue, Purple, and Starlight. Storage starts at 128GB, with pricing beginning at RMB 4,799. It will also go on sale on March 11. The new iPad Air adopts the N1 chip and C1X modem, and supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity. Source
Two updates from Motorola
Motorola Partners with GrapheneOS
On March 2 at MWC 2026, Motorola announced a long-term partnership with GrapheneOS, aiming to bring advanced security technologies to everyday users. Through this collaboration, the two parties will work together to enhance smartphone security and explore future device compatibility with GrapheneOS. Motorola will collaborate with GrapheneOS in the coming months on software features, security enhancements, and related areas, with more details to be revealed as the partnership progresses. At present, Motorola has not disclosed which models will be compatible with or ship with GrapheneOS. Previously, GrapheneOS was only available on Google Pixel devices. Source
Motorola Unveils the Razr Fold Horizontal Foldable
At MWC 2026, Motorola introduced its first horizontally folding smartphone, the Razr Fold. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, with a 1TB variant available in select markets. It features a 6.6-inch 165Hz 21:9 pOLED external display, making it the first smartphone to use Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3. The internal display is an 8.1-inch 120Hz LTPO panel. The device measures 4.6mm thick when unfolded (excluding the camera module), 9.9mm when folded, and weighs 244g. The Razr Fold packs a 6,000mAh battery, supporting 80W TurboPower fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 5W reverse wireless charging. It carries IP48 and IP49 ratings for dust and water resistance, and supports the Moto Pen Ultra stylus. The Razr Fold will ship with Android 16 and is promised at least seven major OS upgrades along with seven years of security updates. It will be available in Pantone Blackened Blue and Pantone Lily White. Pricing and exact availability have yet to be announced, but the device is set for release within 2026. Source
Lenovo announces multiple new products at MWC
At MWC 2026, Lenovo introduced a range of new products and concept devices.
The Yoga Book Pro 3D concept laptop highlights its glasses-free 3D display, aiming to naturally present depth, shape, and spatial relationships on screen. The laptop features dual Lenovo PureSight Pro Tandem OLED displays. Powered by Lenovo’s in-house AI software, 2D images can be converted into 3D and shown on the upper display. Users can also use mid-air gestures captured via an RGB camera to zoom, rotate, and interact with content. The lower display supports an attachable keyboard, offering shortcuts for adjusting lighting, viewing angles, and color tones. The device is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an RTX 5070 GPU.
The Legion Go Fold concept handheld features a POLED display that expands from 7.7 inches to 11.6 inches, with detachable controllers. It supports four usage modes: standard handheld mode, vertical split-screen mode, horizontal full-screen mode, and extended desktop mode.
In extended desktop mode, the right controller can function as a vertical mouse. It includes a small display that can act as a touchpad, show game settings and performance metrics, or serve as customizable hotkeys. The Legion Go Fold is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor, features a 48Whr battery, and comes with 32GB of RAM.
The Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14″, 11) retains the Yoga series’ classic 360° convertible design. Lenovo positions it as a versatile drawing tablet. It features a 2.8K PureSight Pro OLED touchscreen with a peak brightness of 1100 nits and 100% coverage of DCI-P3, Adobe RGB, and sRGB color gamuts. It supports the Yoga Pen Gen 2 stylus, and the pen case magnetically attaches to the lid to create a canvas mode for improved ergonomics while drawing.
The device continues to support the Yoga series’ multi-mode usage. It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor and qualifies as a Copilot+ PC. Ports include two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, and one HDMI 2.1 FRL port. It weighs 1.29kg and is expected to launch in March this year.
The Yoga Pro 7a (15″, 11) is equipped with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ series processors and supports a unified memory architecture, allowing the CPU and GPU to share up to 128GB of RAM. It is compatible with the Yoga Pen Gen 2, and its Force Pad touchpad is powered by Wacom technology for drawing, automatically disabling touch gestures when the stylus is in use. The device features Lenovo X Power thermal technology, upgraded heat pipes, and dual fans, increasing thermal performance to 95W TDP while keeping noise levels as low as 22dB. It is expected to launch in June this year.
The IdeaPad Pro Gen 2 tablet runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 mobile platform and integrates Lenovo AI solutions. It features a 13-inch 3.5K PureSight Pro display with Dolby Vision support. The tablet measures 6.2mm thick, weighs under 600g, includes a 10,200mAh battery with 45W fast charging, and is available in Moon Gray, Cloud Gray, and Mint.
The IdeaPad Slim 5i Ultra (14″, 11) laptop offers either a WUXGA OLED or WQXGA IPS LCD 120Hz display. It houses a 65Wh battery, supporting up to approximately 20 hours of video playback. The device weighs as little as 1.15kg and measures 11.9mm at its thinnest point. It includes an FHD infrared camera for facial recognition and features a physical privacy shutter.
The Legion Tab (8.8″, 5), known domestically as the Y700 (5th Gen), features an 8.8-inch 3K display with a 165Hz refresh rate and typical brightness of 600 nits. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform, with configurations up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The 9,000mAh battery is paired with Lenovo’s Legion Coldfront Vapor cooling system, improving thermal efficiency by 32% compared to the previous generation. The tablet weighs 360g and comes in black, white, and fluorescent green.
The Legion 7a (15″, 11) gaming laptop also features AMD Ryzen AI Max+ series processors with unified memory architecture. It uses an aluminum chassis, weighs 1.65kg, and sports a 15.3-inch PureSight OLED display.
Lenovo also showcased an AI Work Companion concept device resembling a desktop clock. Designed for interactive engagement, it uses AI to sync daily tasks and schedules across the user’s devices and can generate a balanced daily plan with a single tap. The device includes a built-in hub for desktop charging and features customizable physical buttons that can be configured as needed.
Also announced were the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, IdeaPad Slim 3i, L16 desktop monitor, and other new devices. Source
HONOR unveils several new products at MWC
At MWC 2026, HONOR announced several new products. The foldable flagship HONOR Magic V6 debuted in a new “Chitu Red” colorway, with its official domestic launch scheduled for March 10. HONOR also announced a strategic technology partnership with ARRI, aiming to “bring cinematic storytelling experiences to creators worldwide.”
HONOR introduced the Robot Phone concept device as a new form of AI terminal. The Robot Phone features a motorized four-joint movable gimbal built into its camera module. The camera can perform AI-driven interactions and real-time feedback through movement, while also supporting three-axis image stabilization and intelligent object tracking. It can even “dance” in sync with music for interactive experiences. HONOR has launched a Robot Phone wish program, allowing users to receive updates on development progress and participate in user research. The device is envisioned to launch within 2026. Source
At MWC 2026, HONOR also unveiled its first humanoid robot, HONOR ROBOT, which took part in a live dance performance, showcasing moves such as the moonwalk and a backflip. Source
Qualcomm introduces the new Snapdragon Wear Elite
On March 2 at MWC 2026, Qualcomm officially unveiled the new Snapdragon Wear Elite platform. The platform is designed to enable OEMs and AI cloud service providers to develop and innovate rapidly in this emerging space, deploying AI agents across a wide range of device form factors, including smartwatches, pin-style wearables, pendants, and more. The platform places significant emphasis on its integrated NPU, which has been substantially enhanced to run models with up to 2 billion parameters directly on-device. Combined with multimodal inputs from voice, vision, location, and various sensors, it enables highly personalized AI agents to support users in work, study, health, and everyday life. In terms of performance, the platform adopts a new five-core CPU architecture and integrates upgraded CPU and GPU components, delivering substantial performance gains. Compared to the previous generation, CPU performance improves by up to five times, while GPU performance increases by up to seven times. On the efficiency front, Qualcomm states that the platform can extend daily operating usage (DOU) by 30%, and can charge to approximately 50% in just 10 minutes. For connectivity, Qualcomm introduces what it describes as the most comprehensive connectivity suite yet for a wearable platform, supporting six different technologies: 5G RedCap, ultra-low-power Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0, UWB (Ultra Wideband), GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), and NB-NTN satellite communication. Source
iReader launches the iReader Tango 2 Pro e-ink reader
On March 2, iReader unveiled the iReader Tango 2 Pro e-ink reader. The device adopts a smartphone-like form factor and is available in black and white. It features a newly developed in-house ultra-refresh technology, delivering a dynamic refresh rate of up to 50 frames per second, with flicker reduced to nearly zero. The reader supports SIM card insertion for cellular connectivity and enables WeChat voice functionality. An 8MP rear camera is included for QR code scanning. It uses a Carta 1300 e-ink display with freely adjustable color temperature and brightness. Powered by an 8-core CPU built on a 6nm process, the device comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, with rated battery life of approximately 101 hours. The iReader Tango 2 Pro will go on sale on March 10, with an introductory price of RMB 1,999. Source
Three updates from Alibaba’s Qwen
Alibaba Unifies Its Large Model Brand Under Qwen On March 2, Alibaba’s large model team officially announced that it has unified the overall name and core brand of Alibaba’s AI under “Qwen.” The Qwen large model lineup covers both foundational models and domain-specific models, while the Qwen App serves as Alibaba’s flagship AI application for consumers. Following the rebranding, the Chinese name of Alibaba’s large model brand is 千问大模型, with the English name Qwen. “Tongyi Lab” will remain the organizational name of Alibaba Group’s AI research institution. Source
Tongyi Lab Releases Two Natural Language–Controlled Speech Generation Models On March 2, Alibaba Cloud’s Tongyi Lab announced the release of two speech generation models built on the new FreeStyle paradigm: Fun-CosyVoice 3.5 and Fun-AudioGen-VD, aiming to push speech generation into a new stage of fine-grained control via natural language. Fun-CosyVoice 3.5 focuses on voice cloning and expressive optimization, with its core breakthrough being the ability to directly control generation results through natural language instructions such as “make the tone more firm,” without relying on preset tags. It supports multilingual voice cloning and adds new generation capabilities for Thai, Indonesian, Portuguese, and Vietnamese, while significantly improving pronunciation accuracy, prosody quality, and response latency. Fun-AudioGen-VD, on the other hand, focuses on building voices and auditory scenes from scratch. Based on text descriptions, it can directly generate specific timbres, emotions, characters, and even complete background environments and spatial acoustic effects, enabling integrated “character + scene” audio creation. Source
Qwen AI Glasses G1 Open for Reservations Across All Channels Qwen’s first AI hardware product, the Qwen AI Glasses, went online for reservations on March 2 and will go on sale in China on March 8. The initial launch includes two series, S1 and G1, both powered by the latest generation Qwen large model. The devices offer industry-leading response speed and interaction smoothness, support high-precision multimodal understanding and real-time interaction, and cover key daily and office scenarios including high-definition photography, AI translation, meeting transcription, and image recognition. The G1 series, which will be available first, features dual flagship chips with dual systems, a five-microphone array with bone conduction, and high-performance large-diaphragm speakers. It adopts a lightweight design with a swappable battery experience, weighing only about 40g—comparable to ordinary optical glasses—and is equipped with an adjustable swan-neck bracket and FDA food-grade silicone nose pads for all-day comfort. The G1 integrates “smartphone-level” imaging technology, enabling 0.6-second rapid capture and 3K video recording, with AI super-resolution and frame interpolation to output 4K video. It also uses Super RAW low-light enhancement technology to significantly improve image quality and stability in low-light environments. With 64GB of built-in storage, it supports extended continuous shooting. The G1 series starts at RMB 2,899, with a subsidized price of RMB 1,997 after national incentives. Source
Anker eufyMake E1 3D Texture UV Printer now available domestically
On March 2, Anker announced via its official WeChat account that the eufyMake E1 is now exclusively available on JD.com, with full-payment pre-orders set to begin on March 12. Designed for makers and small studios, the printer supports 3D textured printing on a variety of materials. It can print on metal, glass, acrylic, and wood surfaces, simulating textures such as oil painting brushstrokes and embossed leather, with a maximum print height of up to 5mm. The companion app includes AI-powered creative features, allowing users to generate textures and relief effects. The printer supports flat printing, cylindrical printing, and UV transfer stickers. It also features a built-in JetClean self-cleaning system that automatically maintains the printheads to reduce the risk of clogging. Source
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At MWC 2026, Leica joined Xiaomi in unveiling the Leica Leitzphone. In China, the device will be sold as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition in a black and silver colorway, with pricing starting at RMB 7,999. Source
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi Tag tracker, available in BLE and UWB versions, priced at RMB 69 and RMB 129 respectively. The Xiaomi Tag supports IP67 dust and water resistance and is powered by a CR2032 coin-cell battery. It is compatible with the iOS Find My app. The UWB version works with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and Xiaomi 17 Pro. The BLE version is already on sale. Source
OpenAI replaces Anthropic to partner with the Pentagon
Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros., Netflix out
South Korea lifts data restrictions on Google Maps
Ultrahuman launches Ring Pro
NVIDIA to introduce AI inference-focused chips
Rising memory costs may eliminate entry-level PCs
Rumors Worth a Quick Look
OpenAI replaces Anthropic to partner with the Pentagon
According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and other outlets, on February 27, the Trump administration announced a comprehensive ban on federal agencies using technology from AI startup Anthropic, designating it as a “supply chain risk.” At the same time, the U.S. Department of Defense reached an agreement with Anthropic’s competitor OpenAI, allowing its AI models to be deployed in classified military environments.
Previously, the Pentagon had requested absolute usage rights for the Claude model within all legal boundaries, while Anthropic insisted on maintaining red lines prohibiting use in domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. After negotiations broke down, Trump accused Anthropic of being a “radical left-wing” company on social media and ordered all federal agencies to fully discontinue use of its models within six months. The U.S. Department of Defense subsequently placed the company on a “supply chain risk” list typically reserved for foreign adversarial firms. This move not only cut off approximately $200 million in government contracts but may also compel other U.S. defense contractors to divest from the technology. Anthropic has stated it will challenge the decision in court.
Following Anthropic’s exit, OpenAI quickly filled the gap in military contracts. Sam Altman stated that the new agreement with the military includes safety provisions that similarly prohibit use for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. OpenAI published the specific wording of these clauses on its website, noting that it is unclear why Anthropic was unable to reach a similarly secure agreement.
OpenAI emphasized that the partnered models remain cloud-hosted and therefore retain autonomous controllability — a solution that Anthropic had previously evaluated and explicitly rejected during negotiations, arguing that modern military systems are already highly networked, rendering any distinction between cloud and weapon endpoints largely meaningless. Additionally, OpenAI’s terms prohibit AI from directly controlling weapons only in scenarios where laws or departmental policies require human oversight. However, current Department of Defense policy relies on vague language such as requiring an “appropriate level of human judgment,” which could potentially be modified to bypass such restrictions. Safeguards related to mass surveillance largely restate existing applicable laws and do not prohibit governments from obtaining surveillance data indirectly or through third parties, whereas Anthropic had sought to explicitly bar the government from using AI to analyze “non-classified bulk commercial data.”
Media reports indicate that OpenAI executives donated tens of millions of dollars last year to political action committees supporting Trump, while Anthropic’s CEO reportedly had personal conflicts with the Department of Defense’s CTO. By the day negotiations concluded, Trump had already prepared social media posts criticizing Anthropic. While Anthropic representatives were still attempting to continue talks, a replacement agreement between the Department of Defense and OpenAI was already in place.
Founded in 2021 by several core researchers who left OpenAI due to concerns over AI safety, Anthropic is currently among the most highly valued AI companies in the world. The company has maintained a strained relationship with the current U.S. government, having drawn criticism for hiring former Biden administration officials, advocating for stronger AI regulation, and opposing restrictions on AI chip exports to China. In January this year, the U.S. military reportedly used the Claude model in operations in Venezuela. Anthropic subsequently inquired with partners about the model’s usage details, which the Pentagon viewed as a challenge to military decision-making authority — an incident that ultimately contributed to the breakdown in relations. Just hours before negotiations collapsed, Claude was reportedly used in a U.S. airstrike operation in the Middle East.
The incident has sparked a wave of U.S. users uninstalling OpenAI’s ChatGPT in favor of Claude. By Saturday, Claude had risen to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store’s free app rankings, surpassing ChatGPT.
Paramount set to acquire Warner Bros., Netflix out
According to The Wall Street Journal, on the evening of February 26, after six months of intense bidding, Paramount — led by David Ellison — successfully acquired Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at up to $81 billion. Streaming giant Netflix officially withdrew from the bidding, abandoning its previously agreed $72 billion acquisition proposal with Warner.
David Ellison is the son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Prior to this, he had secured control of Paramount through his company Skydance Media. Following the acquisition of Warner, Ellison will preside over an unprecedented media empire, bringing HBO, CNN, CBS News, Warner Bros. Pictures, as well as major IP such as DC Comics and Harry Potter, under his control.
The bidding battle proved exceptionally complex, with Ellison submitting nine separate offers over the course of six months. Warner initially rejected multiple proposals and even announced in December last year that it would accept Netflix’s acquisition plan. However, Ellison refused to back down, raising his bid to $31 per share — a 63% increase over his initial offer — while pledging to cover Warner’s $2.8 billion termination fee to Netflix. He also threatened to challenge control at the shareholder level and engaged in extensive political lobbying in Washington, ultimately persuading Warner’s board to reverse its decision.
The news triggered a strong reaction in the capital markets, with Paramount’s stock surging more than 20% on Friday, while Netflix shares — having exited the bidding war — also rose nearly 14%. The transaction is expected to take between 6 to 18 months to close. The merged Paramount is projected to carry approximately $100 billion in debt, with management facing the challenge of cutting $6 billion in costs.
South Korea lifts data restrictions on Google Maps
According to The New York Times, on February 27, South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport approved Google’s request to export high-precision map data from the country. This decision overturns longstanding regulatory restrictions and clears the way for Google Maps to offer full functionality in South Korea, including real-time navigation.
For years, citing national security concerns, the South Korean government strictly limited the overseas transfer of mapping data. As a result, Google Maps has been unable to provide real-time navigation, walking directions, or detailed business listings within the country, forcing both residents and foreign visitors to rely on domestic navigation apps. Under the newly approved conditions, Google will be permitted to transfer government-reviewed map data to its global data centers, provided that sensitive security information such as military base locations is strictly excluded. Google executives welcomed the decision but have yet to disclose a timeline for the rollout of full navigation features.
Since introducing its map services in South Korea in 2008, Google has faced ongoing limitations due to these policies, and first publicly requested permission to export mapping data in 2016. According to the Ministry, the policy shift is intended to “boost tourism and stimulate economic growth,” though it has also been influenced by U.S.–South Korea trade negotiations. Previously, the Trump administration had reportedly pressured Seoul to cease regulatory practices that disadvantaged U.S. technology firms in areas such as location data.
The full deployment of Google Maps is expected to directly challenge the dominance of domestic players such as Naver and Kakao in South Korea’s digital mapping sector. The country’s spatial information industry has expressed concern that the entry of a global platform could ultimately reduce local firms to subcontractors for Google. However, some tourism and business stakeholders remain optimistic, believing that the move will help local merchants expand into international markets while encouraging domestic mapping services to improve through healthy competition.
Ultrahuman launches Ring Pro
According to The Verge, on February 27, health tech brand Ultrahuman unveiled its third-generation flagship smart ring, Ring Pro, along with the AI health platform Jade. Ring Pro is available in four color options and is priced at $479. It is currently open for global pre-orders and will begin shipping in March. However, due to an ongoing patent dispute with leading smart ring brand Oura, the new device is not yet available in the U.S. market.
In terms of hardware, Ring Pro’s battery life has been extended from the previous 4 to 6 days to a maximum of 15 days on a single charge, and it now supports offline storage of up to 250 days of health data. The device also features a faster dual-core processor, an upgraded heart rate sensor, and safety-focused physical design improvements to ensure it can be more easily removed from the finger in emergency situations.
Also introduced is a new Pro charging case, capable of providing an additional 45 days of battery life while storing up to one year of device data. The charging case supports wireless charging, includes an LED battery indicator, and comes equipped with a built-in speaker and proximity tracker.
The Jade bio-intelligent AI platform is currently capable of delivering real-time health insights, guiding breathing exercises, and detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib). Ultrahuman plans to expand its capabilities through future updates, enabling proactive health risk alerts, smart home temperature adjustments, and even online food ordering — with the goal of transforming Jade into an always-on “autonomous health agent.”
NVIDIA to introduce AI inference-focused chips
According to The Wall Street Journal, NVIDIA plans to unveil a new chip specifically designed for AI inference — the process by which models respond to user prompts — at its upcoming GTC Developer Conference in San Jose next month. The product integrates chip designs from startup Groq, enabling more efficient handling of complex AI requests. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has agreed to become one of the largest customers for the new chip.
As enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents capable of autonomously executing tasks and automated programming tools, demand for inference computing power has surged. Although NVIDIA currently holds over 90% of the global GPU market share with its Hopper and Blackwell series, traditional GPUs remain costly and energy-intensive when handling real-world inference workloads.
To address competition from in-house chips developed by Google and Amazon, as well as startups such as Cerebras, NVIDIA invested heavily late last year to bring Groq’s technology and core team under its umbrella. Groq utilizes a distinct architecture known as a Language Processing Unit (LPU), which delivers exceptional efficiency during the token-by-token decoding phase of AI model response generation. OpenAI is reportedly planning to leverage NVIDIA’s new system to enhance its automated programming tool Codex in response to competing solutions such as Claude Code, which primarily run on Amazon and Google cloud chips.
In an effort to retain key clients, NVIDIA recently invested $30 billion in OpenAI and secured substantial orders for dedicated inference compute capacity, offsetting OpenAI’s recent procurement of chips from Amazon and Cerebras. Additionally, NVIDIA expanded its partnership with Meta this month, deploying large-scale server clusters powered exclusively by its self-developed Vera CPUs for the first time, supporting Meta’s AI agents for advertising-related computational workloads.
Rising memory costs may eliminate entry-level PCs
According to The Register, citing forecasts from research firm Gartner, surging memory demand driven by the AI boom is creating a severe cost crisis for the global PC and smartphone markets. As DRAM and NAND flash prices continue to climb, global PC shipments may decline by more than 10% this year, while smartphone shipments are expected to drop by around 8%. Entry-level devices priced below $500 may disappear from the market entirely.
Unlike previous price hikes caused by production cutbacks, the current surge is largely driven by massive demand from hyperscale cloud providers for AI computing infrastructure, directly pushing up component costs across the consumer electronics sector. Some memory prices have already multiplied several times since last year, and Gartner predicts that the cost of memory and storage used in personal devices could rise by a further 130% by the end of 2026. Under this pressure, device manufacturers are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain profit margins on budget PCs, while raising prices risks alienating price-sensitive consumers.
The adoption of AI PCs is also being hindered by elevated memory costs. For instance, Microsoft’s Copilot+ platform requires a minimum of 16GB of memory, significantly raising manufacturing thresholds. HP recently revealed that DRAM now accounts for 35% of total PC bill-of-materials costs. As a result, AI PCs are likely to remain positioned in the premium segment in the near term, with market share not expected to exceed 50% until 2028. The smartphone sector faces similar challenges, with low-end models being hit particularly hard due to the higher proportion of storage components in their overall cost structure.
As the cost of new devices rises across the board, both enterprises and consumers will be forced to extend the lifespan of existing hardware. Replacement cycles for commercial and consumer PCs are projected to lengthen by 15% and 20%, respectively. Analysts warn that this demand-driven memory shortage may persist for the long term, potentially lasting through the end of 2027.
Rumors Worth a Quick Look
On February 28, Google announced that it will automatically restore developer accounts for Gemini CLI and Antigravity that were recently suspended for violating service terms, and has introduced a self-service account recovery process. Affected accounts are expected to regain access within one to two days. Going forward, Google will no longer impose unannounced bans. Users flagged for violations will receive email notifications with clear error messages and a dedicated appeal form link. To restore access, users must reaffirm compliance with the terms of service, including a commitment not to use third-party tools to bypass system restrictions. Once submitted, accounts will be automatically reinstated through periodic synchronization. However, a second violation will result in permanent suspension. Google emphasized that any attempt to use third-party software, tools, or services (such as OpenClaw) to “harvest” or “piggyback” Gemini CLI’s OAuth authentication in order to access Google backend services or usage quotas constitutes a serious violation.
On February 26, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Burger King, announced plans to roll out an AI assistant named Patty across its U.S. locations. The system is designed to support employees and monitor customer interactions in order to assess overall team friendliness. Addressing concerns over workplace surveillance, Burger King stated that the AI is not intended to monitor or evaluate individual staff, nor will it require employees to follow scripted responses. Instead, it aggregates the frequency of keywords such as “welcome,” “please,” and “thank you” to help managers understand overall service patterns. Previously, brands such as McDonald’s and Taco Bell experimented with AI-powered drive-through ordering systems, but these were discontinued due to frequent errors.
According to The Register, Microsoft’s HoloLens has found a new role within the U.S. military. Initially tested in 2018 as battlefield equipment, the device was shelved after causing severe physical discomfort among soldiers, including headaches, visual fatigue, and nausea. It is now being repurposed by the U.S. Army and Air Force to assist with remote aerial cargo inspections, with early success reported. In practice, Army personnel responsible for loading supplies wear the HoloLens headset, while Air Force experts connect remotely via laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots. Using a first-person perspective and AR visual prompts, Air Force staff guide soldiers in adjusting rigging and repositioning cargo to ensure proper weight distribution for safe airdrops. According to military officials, the system has reached a “plug-and-play” level of readiness after a year of refinement. Microsoft ended further development of HoloLens in late 2024, with official support for existing models set to conclude by the end of 2027. It remains unclear whether the headsets used in these trials are drawn from military inventory or newly procured.
On March 1, Xingji Meizu Group’s China CMO Wan Zhiqiang stated during a livestream on Meizu’s JD flagship store that existing Meizu models will continue to be sold at current prices, though some are already sold out or nearing depletion. The Meizu 23 has completed development but will not be released commercially. Future updates to the Flyme operating system will be limited to essential maintenance, with no major version upgrades planned. Previously, on February 27, Meizu Technology announced a strategic transformation, stating that it will suspend domestic self-developed hardware projects for new smartphone products.
Mark Gurman reports that —
Apple plans to release a touchscreen MacBook Pro by the end of 2026, while maintaining a clear distinction between Mac and iPad product lines. The new MacBook Pro will retain its traditional design and macOS interface, with touch input offered as an optional feature rather than a primary interaction method. A large foldable iPad is also reportedly in development for release later in the decade, and will continue to run iPadOS. A redesigned MacBook Air is not expected until around 2028.
At this year’s WWDC, Apple is also expected to rebrand the Core ML framework as Core AI.
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[Film] Night King
Keywords: Drama / Comedy
Also known as: Night King
Runtime: 133 minutes
Where to watch: Now showing in theaters; Douban link
Loyalty above all.
@Sholmes: As traditional nightclub businesses in Tsim Sha Tsui continue to decline, Foon works as the manager of the Dong Yat Nightclub in Tsim Sha Tsui. When the Muse Group moves to acquire the nightclub, his ex-wife, Sister V, arrives as the guarantor and becomes his superior. Sister V initiates sweeping reforms and brings in new staff, while Foon, out of loyalty, strives to protect the PR hostesses he has worked with for years. Just as Foon and Sister V are caught up in internal conflict, Tai Chi Fung, the Muse Group’s heir, suddenly decides not to proceed with the acquisition, forcing the two to find a way to save the nightclub themselves.
Through the nightclub’s rise and decline, the film reflects how traditional values and legacy industries in Hong Kong are impacted by waves of globalization and commercialization. The PR hostesses are not portrayed as negative stereotypes; instead, the film gives each of them their own stories and dignity, questioning society’s deep-rooted prejudices against such professions. The power struggle between Foon and Sister V also symbolizes the clash between old and new values — one committed to loyalty and promises, the other embracing efficiency and reform — much like Hong Kong itself. The conglomerate power represented by Tai Chi Fung serves as a direct critique of capital’s erosion of local culture, where people and traditions rooted in the past often cannot withstand a single commercial contract. Wrapped in comedy, the film carries the weight of social transformation, reminding viewers that once certain things disappear, they may never return.
I want to take a proper look at this nostalgic Tokyo.
@SHY: Taxi driver Koji Usami, overwhelmed by the mounting pressures of life, accepts a request to drive 85-year-old Sumire Takano from Shibamata, Tokyo to a nursing home in Hayama, Kanagawa. What he assumes to be an ordinary trip turns into something else entirely, as Sumire repeatedly asks for detours to revisit places etched deep in her memory. Though complete strangers at first, the two gradually open up to one another, and their lives are quietly transformed as a result.
Now in his nineties, director Yoji Yamada remains active on the creative front, adapting the 2022 French film Driving Madeleine into an authentically Japanese story. Chieko Baisho, a familiar face from the Tora-san series, plays Sumire Takano — a character of her own age — bringing a calm presence shaped by a lifetime of experiences. Takuya Kimura, who previously co-starred with her in Howl’s Moving Castle, takes the wheel this time, and the two share a natural chemistry as they journey together.
As the scenery flows past the taxi window, Sumire gently recounts her eventful life, turning the small vehicle into a vessel traveling through time and reflecting the changes in Japanese society. Under the fading light of dusk, this unexpected journey shared with a stranger becomes the final, happiest day of her life. Transforming a once-in-a-lifetime encounter into an irreplaceable memory, this simple and tender story celebrates the kindness between people — and is sure to warm your heart.
[Hong Kong Drama] The Unusual Prosecutor
Keywords: Drama
Also known as: The Unusual Prosecutor
Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes per episode × 25 episodes
@潘誉晗: Prosecutor Bao Xiren suffers from “Mirror-Touch Synesthesia,” a rare condition that allows him to feel the emotions experienced by others, as if reflecting them like a mirror — whether joy, sorrow, or regret. This unique and powerful empathy often disrupts Bao’s daily life (such as causing him to faint in public after sensing someone’s pain), but it also enables him to quietly participate in the process of judgment. Together with his assistant Gongsun Po and undercover detective Zhan Xiongfei, he repeatedly solves complex cases.
Although the series was delayed for two years before its release and lost some content due to editing, its overall quality remains impressive and distinctly Hong Kong in style. Inspired by the classic Justice Bao, the show delivers an innovative modern adaptation of this well-known traditional story. While preserving the original framework and narrative structure, it incorporates contemporary elements such as toxic fandom culture, idol misconduct, gaslighting, marriage scams, and school bullying. Across eight case-based story arcs, the series aligns with modern audience sensibilities and offers meaningful discussions on real-world issues.
[US Series] Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Keywords: Drama / Romance / Biography
Also known as: Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes per episode × 9 episodes; Douban link
The story of America’s most stylish power couple.
@潘誉晗: The first season of acclaimed American director Ryan Murphy’s new anthology series Love Story focuses on the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
The series adopts a reverse narrative structure, opening with the tragic 1999 plane crash before rewinding seven years to the couple’s first meeting, creating a sense that everything was destined from the very beginning. Their encounter and love seemed fated, as did the inevitable tragedy that followed. In many ways, the love story between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn resembles a real-life Cinderella tale. Carolyn came from a modest background and, through intelligence and keen judgment, rose from working as a sales associate to becoming the PR director at Calvin Klein. Yet no matter how accomplished she was, being the girlfriend of the president’s son meant that even if she wished to keep a low profile, the spotlight would always follow her.
Based on the four episodes that have aired so far, while certain plot points may raise questions about historical accuracy, the production quality is undeniably high. In portraying this iconic fashion-forward couple of the late 20th century, the series carefully recreates the atmosphere of New York’s fashion scene in the 1990s.
[K-Drama] The Art of Sarah
Keywords: Drama / Crime
Also known as: 레이디 두아 / The Art of Sarah
Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes per episode × 10 episodes
I am like a glaring light, too dazzling to be looked at directly.
@利兹与青鸟: A body is discovered in Seoul’s sewer system, with half of its face smashed beyond recognition — yet a luxury handbag bearing a special serial number makes identification less difficult. Elsewhere, a woman who casually spends tens of millions in cash at luxury boutiques draws constant attention wherever she goes. The two women share the same tattoo — could they be the same person? As the police investigation unfolds, we gradually uncover the legend of Kim Sarah. From a heavily indebted sales associate, to the wife of a loan shark tycoon, and eventually the founder of luxury brand Bado, every step in Sarah’s rise is astonishing, yet always shadowed by the looming risk of a fall into ruin.
This is a fast-paced drama about money and lies. Despite some questionable plot logic, its rapid pacing, shifting identities, and layered twists more than make up for its flaws, immersing viewers in a world of extravagance and power struggles. It explores how an ordinary person disguises herself to infiltrate high society, how vanity can transform people into monsters, and offers a satirical take on class hierarchy and the luxury industry. Shin Hye-sun delivers a compelling performance as an ambitious, capable, and calculating woman, while the script’s attention to detail across different social classes adds credibility to the story. Notably, the series divides its narrative between external perspectives and the protagonist’s own viewpoint, allowing space for strong ensemble characterization and presenting a more complete portrait of Sarah’s dual life.
[K-Drama] Honor: Their Courtroom
Keywords: Drama / Thriller / Crime
Also Known As: 아너: 그녀들의 법정 / Heder
Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes per episode × 9 episodes; Douban Link
A Korean take on the “Devil’s Island” case.
@潘誉晗: Yoon Ra-young, Kang Shin-jae, and Hwang Hyun-jin—three law school graduates—have been close friends since their university days. Together, they founded a law firm dedicated to providing legal services for female victims. This time, they are set to defend a high school girl who was sexually assaulted by a top male celebrity. However, their investigation unexpectedly leads them to a secret prostitution app called “Comect In,” behind which lies a vast sexual crime network involving numerous executives and public figures.
This female-led legal drama, adapted from the Swedish series Heder, has sparked considerable discussion due to its bold and sensitive subject matter. It inevitably brings to mind the widely debated “Devil’s Island” case in recent years: the victims were all underage girls subjected to inhumane treatment, while judicial authorities destroyed evidence and used systemic power to threaten them.
The screen adaptation does an excellent job of presenting these brutal realities in a way that is not overwhelmingly horrifying, while highlighting the immense difficulty of the case. A journalist investigating the truth is murdered, and the three protagonists face constant threats and obstruction. Yet for the sake of the women who were harmed, they never once consider giving up.
[Chinese Drama] The Inner Eye
Keywords: Drama
Also known as: The Inner Eye
Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes per episode × 30 episodes
The sanctity of the law should never be challenged.
@潘誉晗: Tang Yingying, an accomplished lawyer at Chen Jun Law Firm, takes on a case at the request of Shi Li, the son of the Aina Group, who hopes she will represent him in court. At a wedding a few days earlier, Shi Li served as the best man, while bridesmaid Zhang Yi later accused him of molesting her while intoxicated. Shi Li denies the allegation, insisting that the encounter was consensual and that no coercion took place. Tang Yingying was also present at the wedding, and recalling the determined expression she had glimpsed on Zhang Yi’s face that day, she decides to accept this highly controversial case.
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Mrs. Jinya, the series follows Tang Yingying’s professional growth and struggles as a lawyer. Presented in an episodic format, the show features a total of 13 cases that explore topical issues such as the definition of sexual assault, domestic violence, and workplace harassment. While the narrative occasionally suffers from minor plot inconsistencies or idealized resolutions, its willingness to tackle sensitive and challenging subjects marks a notable step forward for domestic television dramas. Rather than focusing on grand, high-profile cases, the series shifts its attention to problems that ordinary people may encounter in everyday life — particularly those affecting women — lending it a certain degree of social relevance.
[UK Series] Can You Keep a Secret?
Keywords: Comedy
Also known as: Can You Keep a Secret?
Runtime: Approximately 28 minutes per episode × 6 episodes; Douban link
This is a secret that must never get out.
@潘誉晗: Harold visits his mother Debbie one day, two months after his father William was presumed dead. Debbie appears to be in good spirits and even takes out a bag of cash, clearly pleased. But when she sees Harold breaking down in grief over his father’s passing, she finally reveals the truth — it was all a misunderstanding. William isn’t dead. Faced with the overwhelming financial burden caused by William’s Parkinson’s disease, she chose to conceal the fact that he is still alive in order to claim the insurance payout.
This newly released British miniseries, which has already been renewed, consists of just six episodes, each under half an hour. Despite its short runtime, the tightly paced narrative makes effective use of this somewhat absurd premise to satirize real-world issues. Insurance fraud is certainly indefensible, but when an ordinary family’s healthcare coverage proves insufficient — and illness or eldercare pushes them into financial hardship — this retired couple finds themselves driven to desperate measures.
Set in a picturesque town in southwest England, the series unfolds in a bright and charming atmosphere as Debbie and her family scramble to keep their secret under wraps. The result is a story rich in British-style irony, filled with both humor and mounting tension.
[Animation] Golden Kamuy Final Season
Keywords: Manga Adaptation / Drama / Adventure / Action
Also known as: ゴールデンカムイ 最終章 / Golden Kamuy Final Season
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode × 13 episodes, updated every Monday; Douban link
More grotesque than any god, yet dazzlingly beautiful — such is Golden Kamuy.
@SHY: Following the trail of an escaped convict to Sapporo, Sugimoto and his companions run into Hijikata’s group, who are searching for the same target. With tensions on the verge of eruption, a temporary truce is brokered by Asirpa. To prevent the Seventh Division — which holds most of the tattooed skins — from obtaining the gold, the two sides agree to cooperate for the time being. Their next lead, involving a criminal imitating Jack the Ripper, points them toward the Sapporo Brewery.
The once-in-a-lifetime quest for fortune finally nears its conclusion, as long-standing mysteries begin to unravel. The whereabouts of the tattooed skins from the 24 death-row inmates are revealed one by one, along with the method for deciphering their coded message. The truth behind Wilk becoming the mastermind known as Noppera-bō, and the past that shaped Lieutenant Tsurumi, comes to light — completing the character arcs of many, even as it foreshadows their eventual exits. Whether driven by ambitions of founding an independent nation or by the simple desire to protect loved ones, all are destined to meet their end.
Although the anime adaptation’s production values remain modest, the strength of the original material ensures a compelling viewing experience. With its wildly multi-threaded narrative, intricate life-and-death mind games, and a massive showdown at the Sapporo Brewery rivaling that of Abashiri Prison — with the decisive battle at Goryokaku yet to come — the entire Hokkaido descends into chaos. Blending adventure, strategy, history, cuisine, comedy, and unexpected camaraderie into one exhilarating mix, this gripping series delivers an immensely satisfying ride.
[Animation] Sentenced to Be a Hero
Keywords: Light Novel Adaptation / Fantasy / Adventure / Action
Also known as: 勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者 9004 隊刑務記録 / Sentenced to Be a Hero
Runtime: 25 minutes per episode × 12 episodes (Episode 1: 58 minutes), updated every Saturday
After you annihilate all the enemies, be sure to praise me… and pat my head.
@SHY: A Hero is one who fights monsters — and also the most cruel form of punishment. Criminals sentenced to the Hero Penalty are thrown onto the frontlines against the Demon King. Even in death, they are revived, condemned to fight without rest for all eternity. Zero Flubaz, the former captain of the Holy Paladin Order who has been sentenced for undisclosed reasons, encounters Theolita, the Goddess of the Sword, on the battlefield. The two form a contract and are drawn into a vortex of war and conspiracy.
Like other stories that center on criminals forced into battle, the tone of the original novel bears some resemblance to 86 -Eighty Six-. However, this work places less emphasis on romantic subplots and focuses more heavily on its war sequences, giving the overall narrative a more serious tone. Due to screenwriter Kenta Ihara’s disastrous handling of the early episodes, the anime may initially feel like yet another mass-produced pseudo-isekai. Fortunately, it gradually finds its footing in the mid-season, with its worldbuilding becoming increasingly intriguing as the story unfolds.
Produced by the core team at Studio KAI, the adaptation’s production quality speaks for itself. First-time director Hiroyuki Takashima delivers a steady performance, joined by a lineup of notable supporting staff to present a visually stirring spectacle. The large-scale battle scenes are particularly impressive, featuring a wide variety of attack styles enhanced by dazzling visual effects. Built upon dynamic fight choreography and supported by well-placed suspense, this exhilarating action series is well worth following.
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[Film] Family Matters @利兹与青鸟: In the hot and humid Taiwanese countryside lives an ordinary yet turbulent family of four — an adopted elder sister, a resentful mother, a younger brother conceived through sperm donation, and a gambling-addicted father. Divided into four chapters, the film is adapted from the director’s own short film Sister, portraying their intimate yet distant familial bonds. With a gentle pace and restrained storytelling, the film examines the quiet pain and love hidden within East Asian family dynamics, offering both lighthearted moments and deeply moving weight.
[Film] Yes @利兹与青鸟: Harsh lighting, pounding dance music, and teasing laughter fill a party where an ordinary couple does everything they can to please the wealthy elite. Though they feel no shame, making a living this way gradually erodes both body and soul. This Hebrew-language film by an Israeli director blends absurdity, pain, and satire, using the couple’s predicament against the backdrop of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict to expose a decaying social reality and distorted moral values.
[UK Series] Betrayal @潘誉晗: One day, John Hughes meets with an informant, only to witness the nervous source being shot dead in front of him. Although he quickly subdues the killer, the failed mission earns him a dismissal notice from MI5. Unwilling to see his career end this way, he decides to continue investigating the incident on his own. This four-episode series follows a midlife intelligence officer struggling with both professional and personal crises, delivering a concise yet gripping story.
[Japanese Drama] Devoured by Salvation @Sholmes: Aspiring idol Minase Ten happens to pass by the set of popular actor Hōshō Chiaki and lands a small role, leading to more acting opportunities. Isolated by jealous members of her idol group, Minase becomes closer to Hōshō, whose possessiveness gradually intensifies. Set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry, the series uses restrained and delicate cinematography to depict a twisted romance that evolves from redemption into emotional consumption.
[Japanese Drama] Suikoden by Kitakata Kenzo @SHY: In the late Northern Song dynasty, the imperial court is steeped in corruption and the people suffer greatly. Low-ranking official Song Jiang, deeply aware of the public’s hardship, resolves to uphold justice and gathers like-minded outlaws to challenge a nation in decline. While bearing the name Suikoden, the original novel reinterprets the classic tale through the lens of Japanese leftist struggle, drawing from author Kitakata Kenzo’s involvement in the Zenkyōtō movement. The adaptation adopts the scale of a historical epic drama, with meticulous production design offering a fresh perspective on a familiar legend.
[Animation] Baki-Dou @SHY: Legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is resurrected through a secret Tokugawa experiment, prompting martial artists such as Baki, Doppo Orochi, and Retsu Kaioh to face him in battle, each encounter offering experience for the next. With a premise even science fiction writers might hesitate to attempt, this season delivers an abundance of memorable moments — from “Do you think money can buy me?” to “I don’t mean to be rude” and “Is a sword really such an inconvenient thing?” Enhanced by its low-budget animation, the absurdity is dialed up even further, making it an entertaining watch best enjoyed with a glass of brandy.
[Documentary] King of Paparazzi @潘誉晗: Netflix’s latest documentary focuses on Italian paparazzo legend Fabrizio Corona. Born into a family of serious journalists — both his grandfather and parents worked in traditional news media — Corona instead pursued a career in entertainment reporting, eventually crossing into criminal activity. Through the story of his career, viewers also gain insight into several modern social scandals in Italy.
[Documentary] Unlocked: A Jail Experiment Season 2 @潘誉晗: With a new warden determined to make changes, the Greenhaven Correctional Facility introduces the radical social policy of “freedom” in response to internal disorder. Cells are left unlocked and guards removed, allowing inmates to move freely and manage themselves in hopes of relearning social order and easing reintegration into society. While less groundbreaking than its first season, the second installment remains a worthwhile experiment for interested viewers.
📅 This Week’s New Trailers
Detective Conan: Fallen Angel on the Highway – Official Trailer On February 23, the animated film Detective Conan: Fallen Angel on the Highway released its official trailer and is set to premiere in Japan on April 10. Directed by Takahiro Hasui (Shin Samurai-den YAIBA) and written by Takahiro Okura (The Million-dollar Pentagram), the story centers on Chihaya Hagiwara as Conan and his companions travel to Yokohama for a motorcycle festival. Source
Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island – First Teaser On February 26, the animated film Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island released its first teaser trailer and is scheduled to premiere in Japan on July 24. Directed by Kei Oikawa and produced by Cygames Pictures, the film is adapted from a story posted by original creator Nagano on X in 2023, in which the adorable characters receive a special invitation and set off for a mysterious island retreat. Source
Toy Story 5 – Official Trailer On February 20, Pixar’s animated film Toy Story 5 released its official trailer and will premiere in North America on June 19. Directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, with voice performances by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, the film explores the clash between ever-advancing technology and the timeless bond of companionship as modern gadgets “invade” childhood. Source
House of the Dragon Season 3 – First Teaser On February 20, HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon released the first teaser for its third season, set to premiere in June. Starring Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans, the story remains set 200 years before Game of Thrones, as the struggle of blood, fire, and dragons escalates toward a brutal naval war and the pursuit of absolute power. Source
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Animated Film Crayon Shin-chan: Bizarre! My Yokai Holiday First Trailer: Directed by Masaki Watanabe (Sakamoto Days) and written by Yoshiko Nakamura, with animation produced by Shin-Ei Animation. While vacationing in Hiroshi’s hometown of Akita, Shin-chan and his family are drawn into a grand adventure in the “Land of Yokai.” The film is set to premiere in Japan on July 31. Source
Series Pride and Prejudice First Trailer: Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, directed by Euros Lyn (Heartstopper) and written by Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love), starring Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden, Olivia Colman, and Rufus Sewell. The series will premiere on Netflix this autumn. Source
Chinese Trailer for Prima Facie: Exhaustive Enumeration: Produced by the original creative team behind Prima Facie and starring Rosamund Pike, the film continues writer Suzie Miller’s courtroom-focused storytelling, centering on a woman navigating the dual roles of Supreme Court justice and mother. The film will begin its first round of preview screenings on February 28, with an official release set for March 8.
Entertainment News Weekly
A New Neon Genesis Evangelion Anime Series Announced On February 23, a brand-new anime series in the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise was officially announced, along with a teaser visual and its core creative lineup. Further details are yet to be revealed. Yoko Taro (NieR: Automata) will serve as series composer and screenwriter, with Kazuya Tsurumaki and Toko Yatabe directing, Keiichi Okabe composing the music, and production handled jointly by khara and CloverWorks. Source
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Confirmed for Mainland China Release On February 14, the animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was confirmed for release in mainland China, alongside a trailer and poster, with the release date yet to be announced. Featuring voice performances by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Brie Larson, and Benny Safdie, the star-studded cast leads Mario and Luigi on an all-new interstellar adventure into the unknown. Source
Paramount Set to Acquire Warner Bros. On February 26, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that its board of directors considers Paramount Skydance’s previous $31-per-share acquisition offer to be a superior proposal. Later that day, Netflix issued a statement declining to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Paramount is expected to proceed with the acquisition and will pay a $2.8 billion termination fee tied to the current merger agreement with Netflix. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. Source
Apple confirms multiple new product launches in March
Perplexity introduces Perplexity Computer
Google launches Nano Banana 2
LM Studio releases remote connection solution LM Link
Flow receives a revamped upgrade
Minimax unveils MaxClaw
Apple confirms multiple new product launches in March
On February 26, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed via social media that Apple will begin releasing multiple new products starting next week. According to recent media speculation, Apple’s upcoming lineup may include an entry-level MacBook, iPad, Mac mini, and Studio Display. Source
Perplexity introduces Perplexity Computer
On February 26, AI search platform Perplexity officially unveiled Perplexity Computer — a new browser-based chat interface capable of integrating multiple AI models with autonomous execution abilities to automatically complete end-to-end workflows.
During use, users only need to describe their objective, and the system will automatically generate sub-agents to handle tasks such as web search, document generation, data processing, or API calls.
The system is powered by Opus 4.6 as its core model and works in coordination with Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT 5.2, the image generation model Nano Banana, and the video processing model Veo 3.1. Each task runs in an isolated and secure environment, equipped with a dedicated browser, file system, and tool interfaces.
Perplexity Computer is currently available only to Max subscribers and will be opened to Pro users at a later date. Source
Google launches Nano Banana 2
On February 27, Google announced the release of its next-generation image generation model, Nano Banana 2. The model retains its high-quality image generation capabilities, delivers improved text rendering performance, and comes at a lower generation cost. Nano Banana 2 is now available and will be used by default when enabling image generation within Gemini. Source
LM Studio releases remote connection solution LM Link
On February 26, LM Studio announced the launch of a new feature, LM Link, which allows users to securely connect to remote LM Studio instances and invoke models across devices. According to LM Studio, LM Link uses end-to-end encryption, supports loading local models, and enables continued usage in on-the-go or mobile scenarios. Supported remote endpoints for this connection include local devices, dedicated large-model hosts, and cloud-based virtual machines.
LM Studio also stated that this feature is released in collaboration with Tailscale, with LM Link relying on the latter’s networking capabilities to enable remote access and device interconnection. Source
Flow receives a revamped upgrade
On February 26, Google announced a major update to its AI creation tool Flow, expanding it from a video-focused generator into a “full AI creative studio,” designed to support story drafting, visualization, and iterative revision within a single workflow, while also optimizing the overall creative process.
Flow further strengthens its “image-and-video together” workflow approach by supporting grouped organization and editing of assets. Its editing method has also become more natural-language-driven, with a newly added lasso tool that allows users to select image regions and apply localized edits using text instructions. Direct annotation on images is also supported to assist with modifications.
In terms of video editing capabilities, Flow introduces more continuous editing and fine-tuning controls, including extending clip duration, adding or removing objects in videos, generating “what happens next” content, and controlling camera movement through panning and zooming. These features bring generation and editing more tightly into a unified workflow. Source
Minimax unveils MaxClaw
On February 26, the Minimax team introduced functional upgrades to MiniMax Agent Expert and unveiled a new AI assistant, MaxClaw. In Expert 2.0, Minimax further streamlines the creation of expert Agents. Users no longer need to configure Skills, SubAgents, MCPs, or prompt structures — simply describing task objectives or capability requirements in natural language allows the Agent to automatically handle SOP planning, tool orchestration, and capability configuration.
Alongside the Expert 2.0 upgrade, Minimax will roll out MaxClaw, a cloud-based AI assistant built on OpenClaw and directly integrated into the MiniMax Agent web interface. It enables users to deploy and run OpenClaw in the cloud without requiring their own servers or API keys.
In terms of details, MaxClaw provides systematic upgrades to OpenClaw’s existing Skills such as image understanding, video understanding, web extraction, and search, while also adding built-in tools for image generation, video generation, image search, and web deployment. All built-in tools require no third-party API integration and do not incur additional API costs. Source
ProducerAI Music Creation Tool Integrates with Google
Open-Source Office Suite LibreOffice Online Project Resumes
WeChat Announces Two Practical New Features
Rumors Worth a Quick Look
Samsung Releases the S26 Series
On February 26, Samsung held a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, USA, unveiling the Galaxy S26 series, which includes the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
In terms of display and design, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ feature 6.3-inch and 6.7-inch displays respectively, with body thicknesses of 7.2mm and 7.3mm, and weights of 167g and 190g. Both support IP68-rated dust and water resistance and use an “Enhanced Armor Aluminum Frame.” The Galaxy S26 Ultra measures 7.9mm in thickness and weighs 214g, featuring an “Upgraded Enhanced Armor Aluminum Frame,” and also supports IP68-rated dust and water resistance. All models in the S26 series support a 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 2600 nits. The Galaxy S26 has a display resolution of 2340 × 1080, while both the Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra offer a resolution of 3120 × 1440.
In terms of hardware, all three models are powered by the custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 for Galaxy chipset. Samsung claims that the chip delivers approximately 39% improvement in NPU performance, 24% improvement in image processing, and around 19% improvement in CPU performance. For thermal management, the Ultra model is equipped with a new vapor chamber solution.
For battery life and charging, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ come with 4300mAh and 4900mAh batteries respectively, with official claims of up to 31 hours of video playback. The Galaxy S26 supports up to 25W wired fast charging (around 55% in 30 minutes) and requires a separately purchased 25W adapter. The Galaxy S26+ supports up to 45W wired fast charging (around 69% in 30 minutes) with a separately purchased 45W adapter. The Galaxy S26 Ultra retains a 5000mAh battery but supports up to 60W wired charging (Super-Fast Charging 3.0), also requiring Samsung’s 60W power adapter. In terms of wireless charging, the S26+ and Ultra support Qi2 wireless charging at 20W and 25W respectively, though neither includes built-in magnetic alignment.
For imaging, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ feature a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, and 10MP telephoto lens, supporting 3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom, along with the “Enhanced Visual Engine” for improved night photography. The S26 series also introduces a new “Super Steady” feature that combines ultra-wide field of view with gyroscope and accelerometer data to improve horizontal stabilization during shooting. The Galaxy S26 Ultra adopts a quad-camera system, including a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP / 10MP telephoto combination, supporting 3x and 5x optical zoom, along with a 12MP front camera. The Ultra’s wide-angle lens is upgraded to an ƒ/1.4 aperture, with Samsung claiming a 47% increase in imaging brightness, while the telephoto lens features an ƒ/2.9 aperture with a claimed 37% brightness improvement. Samsung also highlighted improvements in Nightography Video, stabilization, ISP performance, and skin tone reproduction, along with expanded AI capabilities.
In terms of privacy and functionality, the Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces native hardware-level “Privacy Display” for the first time, which helps obscure sensitive content such as notifications from side viewing angles, with customizable in-app settings and multiple visibility levels. It also supports privacy protection for password, PIN, or pattern input across lock screens, Secure Folder, and system settings. The Ultra continues to support the S Pen, available only in black and white finishes, though Bluetooth functionality has not returned.
On the system and AI side, the Galaxy S26 series comes preloaded with One UI 8.5, featuring the “Now Nudge” information suggestion function, with a more personalized Now Brief. Circle to Search also adds multi-object recognition. For the default assistant, users can choose between Bixby, Gemini, or Perplexity in system settings.
In terms of pricing, the base Galaxy S26 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at 6,999 RMB; the Galaxy S26+ with the same configuration is priced at 7,999 RMB; and the Galaxy S26 Ultra with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is priced at 9,999 RMB. Source
New Developments from Anthropic
On February 25, Anthropic Product Manager Noah Zweben stated that the newly added “Remote Control” feature in Claude Code allows developers to remotely sync and control command-line programming tasks on their local computers via mobile devices. Users only need to update the client and scan a QR code to complete session synchronization. This feature works by establishing a secure connection between the local terminal and the mobile device, rather than migrating the development environment to the cloud.
The feature is currently being rolled out to Claude Max subscribers first and will later be extended to Claude Pro users. According to Anthropic, the design aims to improve developers’ workflow continuity, enabling them to continue working on complex tasks even when away from their computers. Source
Additionally, according to TIME magazine, Anthropic has made significant revisions to its Responsible Scaling Policy (RSP) introduced in 2023, removing the key commitment to “not train AI models without first ensuring sufficient safety mitigation measures.” Chief Scientist Jared Kaplan noted that amid rapid advances in AI technology and continued progress by competitors, unilaterally pausing model training would neither effectively curb rising systemic risks nor preserve the company’s influence in frontier safety research.
The updated RSP places greater emphasis on transparency and relative constraint mechanisms, including disclosing model performance in safety testing, matching or exceeding competitors’ safety investments, and committing to consider slowing development only when the company is deemed to be leading in the AI race and facing significant catastrophic risks. Anthropic also plans to regularly publish a “Frontier Safety Roadmap” along with more detailed risk reports. Source
Aqara Launches Smart Video Doorbell G400
On February 25, Aqara announced that its Smart Video Doorbell G400 is now officially available. The device features an IP65 protection rating and adopts a constant power supply design, meaning it does not support battery operation. It offers 2K resolution and supports AI-powered human detection, facial recognition, and package detection. The G400 is equipped with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and an RJ45 Ethernet port, and includes a Micro SD card slot. Additionally, it supports Apple HomeKit and is priced at 819 RMB. Source
Spotify Introduces Urn-Shaped Speaker
On February 25, Spotify and Liquid Death announced a collaborative product called the “Eternal Playlist Urn,” a wireless Bluetooth speaker designed in the shape of an urn—not an actual container for ashes.
As a limited-edition collectible, only 150 units of the Eternal Playlist Urn will be sold in the United States, priced at $495. Buyers will receive a 7-inch by 11.4-inch urn-shaped speaker with an integrated Bluetooth audio unit built into the lid.
Users can create a personalized “Eternal Playlist” on Spotify by answering questions such as “What is your eternal vibe?” Spotify will generate a customized playlist based on the responses and listening history, which can then be synced directly to the urn speaker and shared with friends and family. In an official blog post, Spotify stated: “Life needs music—and so does the afterlife.” This collaboration with Liquid Death aims to create what is described as the world’s first wireless speaker designed for music to accompany users into the unknown. Source
Audio-Technica has announced that it will launch a new USB Type-C wired earphone, the ATH-CKD7NC, this Friday. The model supports high-precision hybrid active noise cancellation and is equipped with an ENC environmental noise-reduction microphone. The ATH-CKD7NC features a precision-machined aluminum alloy housing and houses an 11mm Hi-Res driver unit, along with a high-quality DAC chip supporting 24-bit / 96kHz audio. The product also includes an in-line controller for switching between transparency and noise cancellation modes, as well as a cable clip. It is priced at 9,680 yen. Source
ProducerAI Music Creation Tool Integrates with Google
On February 24, Google Labs published a blog post announcing that the generative AI music creation platform ProducerAI has joined its product ecosystem. ProducerAI deeply integrates Google DeepMind’s Gemini, Lyria 3, Veo, and other large models to provide musicians with end-to-end creative support—from songwriting and arrangement to mixing.
Users can simply input commands such as “produce a lo-fi beat,” and ProducerAI will quickly generate cross-genre compositions, with support for post-processing such as adding reverb or enhancing bass. Google has also introduced the Spaces feature for the platform. Artists can use natural language to create new instruments and effects, or even build node-based modular audio environments. These modular environments can be shared among users and used for remixing. Finally, Google stated that to enhance the identifiability of AI-generated content, all audio outputs from the platform are embedded with SynthID invisible watermarks. Source
Open-Source Office Suite LibreOffice Online Project Resumes
On February 25, The Document Foundation (TDF) announced the relaunch of the LibreOffice Online project. The project’s code repository has now been reopened, and the open-source community is invited to resume development under official guidance.
Once relaunched, LibreOffice Online will allow users to access the office suite directly through a web browser without installing desktop applications. Designed for cloud platform integration and self-hosted collaborative environments, the project supports Writer (documents), Calc (spreadsheets), and Impress (presentations), enabling users to open, edit, and collaborate on files remotely at any time. Source
WeChat Announces Two Practical New Features
Recently, WeChat introduced feature enhancements focused on two high-frequency scenarios: image transfer and image traceability.
First, WeChat has added the ability to quickly send and receive original images without needing to add each other as friends. Users can tap the “+” icon on the homepage, go to “Scan,” then select “My QR Code” followed by “Receive Photos and Files Face-to-Face” to generate a dedicated QR code. After scanning, the other party can directly send original images or files. According to WeChat, the entire transfer process is completed via a local connection without consuming mobile data, making it especially suitable for scenarios such as travel, gatherings, or team events where multiple people need to share photos.
Additionally, WeChat has introduced an image “traceability” feature. By long-pressing an image in chat and selecting “View Chats Containing This Image,” users can quickly see which conversations the image has been sent to and jump directly to the corresponding chat to review the context. WeChat stated that this feature is particularly useful when images are frequently forwarded or when chat histories are extensive, helping users quickly identify the source and transmission path of information. Source
Rumors Worth a Quick Look
Jiemian News has exclusively learned from multiple sources that Meizu’s smartphone business has effectively come to a halt and is set to officially exit the market in March 2026. Meanwhile, Meizu’s FlymeAuto in-vehicle system business will operate independently, and the Meizu brand may continue to be retained within Geely’s ecosystem. Source
According to a February 25 report by Bloomberg, Unity Software is evaluating multiple options for its China business, including the potential sale of related operations. The company has reportedly engaged an advisor to gauge market interest in Unity China. Sources familiar with the matter stated that Unity Software may be seeking a valuation exceeding $1 billion for its China unit. Discussions are ongoing and no final agreement has been reached. A Unity spokesperson declined to comment. Source
