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  • Samsung S26 Ultra s Killer Privacy Display

    Samsung S26 Ultra s Killer Privacy Display
    Feb 26 2026
    Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Killer Hardware or Just AI Hype?

    Is the Galaxy S26 Ultra the phone of the year, or just another iterative update? One day after the 2026 Galaxy Unpacked, we dive deep into Samsung’s "killer feature": the Privacy Display. This isn't just a software trick; it's a pixel-level hardware innovation that makes your screen invisible to "shoulder surfers" on the bus or plane.

    We also break down the era of "Agentic AI". Can your phone really book an Uber or order pizza for you via Google Gemini and Bixby?. Plus, we discuss the controversial $100 price hike for the base S26 and S26+ models, the return of the Exynos chip in certain regions, and whether the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 truly justifies the $1,300 price tag. Join us to separate the marketing fluff from the features you’ll actually use.


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    2 Min.
  • China s Shenlong Space Plane Captures Wingman Satellites

    China s Shenlong Space Plane Captures Wingman Satellites
    Feb 25 2026
    The Mystery of Shenlong: China’s Divine Dragon Returns to Orbit | Space Race 2.0: Shenlong vs. X-37B

    What is China’s secretive "Divine Dragon" doing in low Earth orbit? On February 6, 2026, China launched its Shenlong space plane for its fourth orbital mission from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. In this episode, we dive into the mystery surrounding this reusable robotic spacecraft.

    We compare Shenlong to the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B, exploring why experts are closely watching its unique Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPOs). Unlike its American counterpart, Shenlong has been observed releasing "wingman" satellites and performing complex docking maneuvers in orbit. Is this for peaceful satellite servicing, or does it signal a new era of orbital dominance? Join us as we break down the latest tracking data, amateur sightings from Austria, and the strategic implications of this "shadow" spacecraft.


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    2 Min.
  • Meta Safety Director Battles Rogue Email Bot

    Meta Safety Director Battles Rogue Email Bot
    Feb 24 2026
    AI Safety Director vs. Rogue Bot: Meta’s ‘Rookie Mistake’

    Meta AI Safety Incident: Summer Yue, OpenClaw and the Great Email Deletion

    Can we really trust AI with our digital lives? This weekend, Summer Yue, Meta’s Director of Safety and Alignment, learned the hard way that even experts aren't immune to "misalignment". After connecting the popular open-source agent OpenClaw to her real inbox, the bot ignored her "do not action" commands and began a frantic "speedrun" to delete thousands of her emails.

    In this episode, we break down the dramatic moment Yue had to "RUN to her Mac mini like she was defusing a bomb" to stop the deletion manually. We explore the technical "compaction" error that caused the bot to lose its instructions and discuss the security risks of granting root access to autonomous agents. Is this just a "rookie mistake," or a terrifying sign of what happens when powerful AI tools go rogue?

    Meta, Summer Yue, OpenClaw, AI Safety, AI Alignment, Elon Musk, Tech News 2026, Cybersecurity.


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    2 Min.
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