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AI app spending surges past $5B as usage more than triples in 2025
Worldwide, AI app downloads doubled compared to the previous year to 3.8 billion, while in-app purchase revenue saw even sharper growth, more than tripling...
Daily Sabah - Feb 06, 2026 10:18am EST
Loosh Just Opened a "Robot Brain Gym" on Bittensor, and Anyone Can Join to Help Train It
Loosh—a decentralized AI project is now live on the Bittensor network as Subnet 78. Think of this like opening a new public game server, except the "game" is AI performance. Instead of Loosh running everything privately, the system is now out in the open, where lots of independent operators can
International Business Times - Feb 06, 2026 10:08am EST
How ICE agents are using facial recognition to bring surveillance to the streets
Civil liberty advocates and some lawmakers are sounding the alarm on the privacy risks of federal agents using surveillance toolkits during immigration enforcement operations. Using facial recognition tools on their smartphones and camera gear, ICE agents have photographed the faces of people they encounter during their daily operations. NBC News A.I. fellow Jared Perlo reports on the technology federal agents are using and why privacy groups say it is a drastic escalation.
NBC News - Feb 06, 2026 9:40am EST
Bitcoin's rough week, Amazon's plunge, Super Bowl ads and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
CNBC - Feb 06, 2026 9:29am EST
Gizmodo - Feb 06, 2026 9:06am EST
Amazon stock falls 8% on $200 billion spending forecast, earnings miss
The company also said it expects capital expenditures to hit roughly $200 billion in 2026, compared with $146.6 billion estimated by analysts.
CNBC - Feb 06, 2026 8:39am EST
Amazon's plunge continues Big Tech's $1 trillion wipeout as AI bubble fears ignite sell-off
Microsoft, Nvidia, Oracle, Meta, Amazon and Alphabet all saw their shares fall in the week up to the market close on Thursday.
CNBC - Feb 06, 2026 8:27am EST
Samsung teases Galaxy S26 Ultra camera in new videos— here's what's new
The teaser videos also highlight improvements that many have been waiting for
Gulf News - Feb 06, 2026 8:13am EST
Bitcoin Crashes as Crypto Investors Whine About People Making Fun of Them
Gizmodo - Feb 06, 2026 7:55am EST
TikTok told by EU to change 'addictive design' or face fines
TikTok says it plans to challenge the "categorically false and entirely meritless" accusations.
BBC News - Feb 06, 2026 7:43am EST
Türkiye advances bill to curb minors' social media use amid global push
Türkiye is preparing to curb minors' access to social media, with a parliamentary report this week calling for wide-ranging measures such as age...
Daily Sabah - Feb 06, 2026 7:13am EST
Spotify expands into physical books with new audiobook features to rival Amazon Audible
Spotify has expanded its audiobook business by introducing physical book sales directly through its app in the US and UK, marking its first major move beyond digital content.
First Post - Feb 06, 2026 7:01am EST
Amazon shares fall as it joins Big Tech AI spending spree
Major firms collectively announce $650bn worth of investment in AI this week, rattling investors.
BBC News - Feb 06, 2026 5:40am EST
iPhone 18 Pro tipped to set new battery life record, but may drop this awaited feature
Apple is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro, this September. While it’s tipped to boast the biggest battery ever in an iPhone, reports suggest iOS 27 still won’t include the long-rumoured Apple Health+ feature.
First Post - Feb 06, 2026 5:15am EST
FAA warns of "disruptions" to flights as rocket launches increase
The FAA has warned about the potential effects of space launch activities, including "catastrophic failures" and debris fields.
Newsweek - Feb 06, 2026 4:36am EST
Amazon shares tumble after launching £147bn AI spending plan
Shares in the company slid in value after it became the latest tech giant to commit to vast spending.
Evening Standard - Feb 06, 2026 3:35am EST
Amazon's capital expenditure projection comes in at $200 billion, above analysts' estimates of $146.6 billion and higher than the roughly $131 billion in 2025.
CNBC - Feb 06, 2026 2:47am EST
Boeing layoffs: Aircraft maker cuts 300 defence supply-chain jobs
According to media reports, Boeing will notify affected employees this week that their roles in the defence supply chain are being eliminated, a decision that is part of ongoing restructuring efforts at the company.
First Post - Feb 06, 2026 2:18am EST
AI fears pummel software stocks: Is it 'illogical' panic or a SaaS apocalypse?
The software space is facing serious market concerns this week, after the release of new AI tools from AI triggered a market sell-off.
CNBC - Feb 05, 2026 11:39pm EST
Google releases February 2026 discover core update with focus on local and original content
The company said the update is initially being released to English-language users in the United States, with a wider rollout to other countries and languages planned over the coming months. The full rollout could take up to two weeks to complete
First Post - Feb 05, 2026 10:51pm EST
Global stocks slide as trillion-dollar tech sell-off deepens, AI fears unsettle many
Global stocks tumble as a massive sell-off in AI-linked tech stocks wipes out over $1 trillion in market value, sparking investor fears and dragging down equities worldwide. Discover how this AI-driven rout is impacting markets from the US to Asia.
Gulf News - Feb 05, 2026 10:02pm EST
Why Amazon’s CEO is ‘confident’ with $200 billion spending plan
The company boosted its 2026 capital expenditures to $200 billion, with most of the spending going to data centers.
CNBC - Feb 05, 2026 9:50pm EST