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Late last month, The Information reported that Apple was developing an AI wearable, an AirTag-sized pendant with a camera that could be pinned to a user’s shirt. Now, Bloomberg writes that development of such a device, along with two other AI-powered products, is accelerating as Apple seeks to stay competitive with other tech giants competing to release similar products. In addition to the AI pin, the report claims that Apple is also accelerating the development of its upcoming AI-powered smart glasses, codenamed N50. Other companies are working on similar products, including Meta (arguably the most successful company when it comes…
Oil prices fell on Tuesday after Iran’s foreign minister said progress had been made in nuclear talks with the United States, raising hopes that talks could prevent another conflict in the Middle East. usa crude oil Oil prices fell 56 cents, or 0.89%, to close at $62.33 per barrel. global benchmark brent It lost $1.23 (1.79%) and settled at $67.42.Iran and the United States reached “agreement in principle” on guiding principles during talks in Geneva on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, according to the semi-official Tansim news agency. Arraguchi said talks with the United States were serious and constructive.…
Tesla Europe has announced plans to add xAI’s Grok, an AI chatbot, to its vehicle infotainment systems in the UK and eight other European markets.It remains to be seen whether the addition of this technology will revive European interest in buying Teslas.Elon Musk’s automaker has seen a 27% drop in EV sales in Europe, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). Tesla’s decline came as Europeans continued their strong push for battery electric vehicles. According to ACEA, BEVs are the only type Tesla makes and accounted for 17.4% of the overall European market in 2025. China’s BYD…
On February 16, 2026, pumps and pipes channeled raw sewage into the C&O Canal and around a broken section of the Potomac Interceptor, a 6-foot-wide pipe that collapsed between the Clara Barton Parkway and the canal in Cabin John, Maryland, on January 19.Chip Somodevilla | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday deepened his feud with Democratic leaders in Maryland, Virginia and Washington over a massive sewage spill into the Potomac River, in what is shaping up to be a muddy political battle. More than 200 million gallons of wastewater have entered the Potomac River in recent weeks. In January, a…
Colombia’s biggest criminal organization has suspended talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.listen to this article | 4 minutesinformationThe Colombian government has announced that it will resume peace talks with the powerful Gulf power, also known as the Gaitanist Self-Defense Forces (ECG). This is because criminal organizations have expressed concerns about the recent agreement with the United States.Tuesday’s announcement addresses a suspension announced by the Gulf Clan earlier this month following a meeting between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listIn the face of U.S. pressure…
The final test of the 2026 F1 pre-season begins on Wednesday, but the most important action of the day will probably be off the track at the Bahrain International Circuit.Two important meetings are scheduled and the discussions could potentially have a huge impact on next season, which starts in Australia in just over two weeks. One of these will be organized by the Power Unit Advisory Committee (PUAC), which is made up of the sport’s five engine manufacturers, the sport’s governing body the FIA, and the sport’s commercial rights holder Formula One Management (FOM). Topping the agenda on Wednesday will…
Top 10 Things to Watch Tuesday, February 17th 1. Stocks were poised to open lower for the start of the holiday-shortened trading week. The Nasdaq’s selloff is expected to be slightly worse than the S&P 500’s as concerns about disruption from artificial intelligence continue to weigh on technology stocks. Palo Alto Networks this morning announced plans to acquire Koi, an Israeli cybersecurity startup known for its agent endpoint security. The Palo Alto club is expected to discuss the deal in more detail during tonight’s post-earnings conference call. In his Sunday column, Jim Cramer tries to understand the winners and losers…
A person secures the Pride flag during a ceremony where New York City officials will raise it again at Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, on February 12, 2026, after it was removed by the National Park Service earlier this week. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration was sued Tuesday over last week’s abrupt removal of the Pride rainbow flag from New York City’s Stonewall National Monument, the site of the 1969 uprising that ignited the U.S. gay rights movement.The lawsuit, brought by LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and a Greenwich Village community group, alleges that the…
At least four people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Colorado, and multiple fires are burning across the Plains as high winds cause widespread damage across the region. The crash on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo, Colorado, involved more than 30 vehicles with wind gusts up to 91 mph, kicking up dust and dirt, reducing visibility and causing a “brownout” condition. At least 29 people were taken to hospitals with injuries, the Colorado State Patrol said, but no additional information was provided about the severity of their injuries. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, a three-mile stretch of…
Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, Sky Sports News reports. The new deal is understood to make him the highest-paid player at Saka Arsenal. Saka’s previous contract was due to expire in June 2027, but he has now committed his future to the Gunners until 2031. The England international has become a key player for his boyhood club under manager Mikel Arteta and has appeared more than any other Arsenal player since taking over in 2019. He has played a total of 296 games for the Gunners, scoring 77 goals, including seven in 33 games across…