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16 February 2026 Vol 19

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Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger

Struggling fusion power company General Fusion to go public via $1B reverse merger

Last year, fusion power startup General Fusion was struggling to raise funds, laying off at least 25% of its staff…
Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware

Ireland proposes new law allowing police to use spyware

Ireland is considering new legislation to give its law enforcement agencies more surveillance powers, including allowing the use of spyware.…
Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses

Google’s AI Mode can now tap into your Gmail and Photos to provide tailored responses

AI Mode, Google’s conversational Search feature for complex questions, is getting more personalized. The tech giant announced on Thursday that…
Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal

Here’s what you should know about the US TikTok deal

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for years now…
Google reportedly snags up team behind AI voice startup Hume AI

Google reportedly snags up team behind AI voice startup Hume AI

The top talent behind yet another promising AI startup has been gobbled up by an incumbent. As part of a…
Nintendo is following up Alarmo with a weird Talking Flower in March

Nintendo is following up Alarmo with a weird Talking Flower in March

First and foremost, as the name implies, the Talking Flower will just randomly speak a couple of times every hour…
Spotify brings AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.S. and Canada

Spotify brings AI-powered Prompted Playlists to the U.S. and Canada

Spotify is rolling out Prompted Playlists, a new AI playlist creation tool, to Premium subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.…
The Download: Yann LeCun’s new venture, and lithium’s on the rise

The Download: Yann LeCun’s new venture, and lithium’s on the rise

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world…
Big games are getting bigger — and so are the stakes

Big games are getting bigger — and so are the stakes

Ubisoft is making some massive changes to its business: As part of a reorganization, the company will focus its efforts…
Why 2026 is a hot year for lithium

Why 2026 is a hot year for lithium

But lithium is worthy of a close look right now. The metal is crucial for lithium-ion batteries used in phones…