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Crypto Firm Parsec Analytics Closes, Citing NFT Market Shift
Prominent crypto analytics firm Parsec Analytics has ceased operations, with its CEO attributing the closure to a market shift away from early focuses like Non-Fungible Tokens.
Segment Anything Model Adapts for Image Classification
Meta’s Segment Anything Model (SAM), initially designed for image segmentation, is now being adapted through fine-tuning for image classification tasks.
Bitcoin Price Holds $67K Amid Bear Market; Eric Trump Predicts $1M
Bitcoin is trading near $67,000, down 47% from its all-time high, as Eric Trump predicts a $1 million future, citing historical returns and rising institutional adoption.
Meta Revives Smartwatch Plans, Targets Apple with AI Features
Meta is reportedly reviving its smartwatch project, code-named Malibu 2, for a late 2026 launch, aiming to challenge Apple in the wearables market with health tracking and AI integration.
Nvidia Powers U.S. Stock Market Rally Amid AI Hopes and Fed Watch
The U.S. stock market climbed Wednesday, led by Nvidia’s significant gains after a new Meta Platforms AI partnership. Investors also awaited Federal Reserve minutes for clues on future interest rate policy.
Claude Sonnet 4.6 Delivers Major AI Coding and Task Upgrades
Anthropic’s latest Claude Sonnet 4.6 model significantly boosts AI capabilities for coding, long-context reasoning, and professional tasks.
Conduent Data Breach Exposes Over 25 Million Americans
A massive data breach at business services provider Conduent has now exposed the personal information of over 25 million Americans. The incident has triggered class-action lawsuits.
Dogecoin Leads Surging Altcoins as Bitcoin Tests $70,000
A broad crypto market rally is underway today, February 15, 2026, with Bitcoin briefly reaching $70,000. However, it is Dogecoin that is stealing the spotlight, surging by up to 30% and significantly outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, driven…
AI Disruption Fears Deepen as US Stock Markets Log Weekly Losses
US stock markets concluded a volatile week in mid-February 2026 with losses across major indexes, driven primarily by escalating investor fears regarding AI’s disruptive potential across various industries, despite mixed economic data.
Claude Opus 4.6 Rivals Emerge as AI Race Shifts Focus
Google’s Gemini 3 Deep Think and MiniMax’s M2.5 are challenging Claude Opus 4.6’s market position by setting new performance benchmarks and drastically cutting operational costs, signaling a pivotal shift in the AI industry.
BMW Recalls 575,000 Vehicles Over Starter Motor Fire Hazard
BMW has initiated a global recall affecting approximately 575,000 vehicles due to a potential fire risk stemming from excessive wear in the starter motor’s magnetic switch, prompting safety advice for owners.
Ford Posts Largest Earnings Miss in Four Years Amid Tariff, Supplier Headwinds
Ford Motor Company reported its first quarterly earnings miss since 2024 for Q4 2025, marking its largest miss in four years, primarily due to significant impacts from tariffs and a critical aluminum supplier fire. Despite these challenges, the automaker projects…
iPhone 18 Pro Max Camera Poised for Major Variable Aperture Upgrade
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max, set for a Fall 2026 launch, is expected to feature a groundbreaking variable aperture lens for its main wide camera, alongside other significant hardware enhancements designed to redefine mobile photography and boost performance.
Google Urges Quantum-Resistant Algorithm Adoption Amid Rising Cyber Threats
Google issues a critical warning to global governments and industries, urging immediate adoption of post-quantum cryptography to safeguard digital infrastructure against future quantum computing threats.
Canac’s C$35 Million Laval Flagship Opens, Anchors Montreal Expansion
Canac officially opened its C$35 million flagship store in Laval on February 6, 2026, marking its strategic entry into the Greater Montreal market and creating approximately 200 local jobs as part of a broader expansion plan.