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Berkshire’s New Era: Greg Abel’s first shareholder letter lands as Q4 profits slide — and a $373B cash war chest waits

Berkshire’s New Era: Greg Abel’s first shareholder letter lands as Q4 profits slide — and a $373B cash war chest waits What just happened Berkshire Hathaway released quarterly results and, for the first time in decades, a shareholder letter not signed by Warren Buffett. New CEO Greg Abel used

BMW brings humanoid robots onto the factory floor in Germany — what it really means for drivers and workers

BMW brings humanoid robots onto the factory floor in Germany — what it really means for drivers and workers

BMW brings humanoid robots onto the factory floor in Germany — what it really means for drivers and workers BMW has taken a very human-looking step into the future of carmaking. The company announced a pilot program to introduce humanoid robots at its Leipzig factory, part of a broader “Physical AI”

China’s EV Door-Handle Wake‑Up Call: A Xiaomi crash revives a simple rule—make the doors open, every time

China’s EV Door-Handle Wake‑Up Call: A Xiaomi crash revives a simple rule—make the doors open, every time

China’s EV Door-Handle Wake‑Up Call: A Xiaomi crash revives a simple rule—make the doors open, every time What just happened On February 26, 2026, Caixin reported new forensic details from a fatal crash involving a Xiaomi SU7 sedan in Chengdu: when the car’s low‑voltage system

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 bets big on AI—and a “Privacy Display” that stops shoulder‑surfers

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 bets big on AI—and a “Privacy Display” that stops shoulder‑surfers What happened On February 25, 2026, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 lineup—and the headline isn’t just faster chips or prettier cameras. It’s a stronger push into “agentic” AI that quietly does

Meta’s 6‑Gigawatt Bet on AMD Chips: A Plot Twist in the Global AI Arms Race

Meta’s 6‑Gigawatt Bet on AMD Chips: A Plot Twist in the Global AI Arms Race

Meta’s 6‑Gigawatt Bet on AMD Chips: A Plot Twist in the Global AI Arms Race In a move that jolted both Silicon Valley and Wall Street, Meta struck a multiyear agreement to buy up to 6 gigawatts of AI compute from AMD—backed by a performance-based warrant that

Volvo recalls 40,000+ EX30 electric SUVs over battery overheating risk — what it means for EV safety and your charging habits

Volvo recalls 40,000+ EX30 electric SUVs over battery overheating risk — what it means for EV safety and your charging habits

Volvo recalls 40,000+ EX30 electric SUVs over battery overheating risk — what it means for EV safety and your charging habits The short version Volvo Cars is recalling 40,323 EX30 electric SUVs worldwide after identifying a defect that can cause battery modules to overheat. The company says it will

Lamborghini just swerved away from its first EV — here’s why the hybrid lane looks faster right now

Lamborghini just swerved away from its first EV — here’s why the hybrid lane looks faster right now

Lamborghini just swerved away from its first EV — here’s why the hybrid lane looks faster right now What just happened (and why it matters even if you’ll never buy a Lambo) On February 22, 2026, Lamborghini effectively canceled plans for its first all‑electric model — the Lanzador — and

New Delhi’s Big AI Moment: 85+ Countries Sign A Global Playbook — What It Means For All Of Us

New Delhi’s Big AI Moment: 85+ Countries Sign A Global Playbook — What It Means For All Of Us The headline, in plain English On February 21, 2026, more than eighty-five countries — including the U.S., China, the EU and Canada — endorsed the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, a

U.S. Supreme Court torpedoes Trump’s emergency tariffs — and a new 10% plan pops up: what it means for global prices, trade, and your wallet

U.S. Supreme Court torpedoes Trump’s emergency tariffs — and a new 10% plan pops up: what it means for global prices, trade, and your wallet

U.S. Supreme Court torpedoes Trump’s emergency tariffs — and a new 10% plan pops up: what it means for global prices, trade, and your wallet The ruling in a nutshell On Friday, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that a president cannot use the

India’s AI Impact Summit Extends Its Expo — And Shuts the Doors for a Day: What It Means for the Rest of Us

India’s AI Impact Summit Extends Its Expo — And Shuts the Doors for a Day: What It Means for the Rest of Us The headline move On February 19, 2026, India’s flagship AI Impact Summit in New Delhi executed a curious two‑step: it closed public access for the

Meta’s mega‑chip pact with Nvidia: why “millions” of AI processors could reshape our digital lives

Meta’s mega‑chip pact with Nvidia: why “millions” of AI processors could reshape our digital lives What exactly happened On February 18, 2026, multiple outlets reported that Meta and Nvidia expanded their partnership in a sweeping, multi‑year, multi‑generational deal. Meta is committing to deploy “millions” of Nvidia

EU opens a formal probe into Shein’s “addictive” app design — what the DSA crackdown means for online shopping worldwide

EU opens a formal probe into Shein’s “addictive” app design — what the DSA crackdown means for online shopping worldwide On February 17, 2026, the European Commission launched formal proceedings against ultra‑fast‑fashion giant Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Regulators say they will scrutinize three things: the

Japan Just Dodged a Recession — Here’s Why That Tiny 0.1% Matters to Everyone

Japan Just Dodged a Recession — Here’s Why That Tiny 0.1% Matters to Everyone

Japan Just Dodged a Recession — Here’s Why That Tiny 0.1% Matters to Everyone What happened on February 16, 2026 Japan’s Cabinet Office reported that the economy eked out 0.1% quarter‑on‑quarter growth in Q4 2025 (about 0.2% annualized). That was just enough to avoid

Paramount’s Cease‑and‑Desist to ByteDance Puts AI Video on Notice

Paramount’s Cease‑and‑Desist to ByteDance Puts AI Video on Notice What happened On February 15, 2026, Paramount Skydance sent a cease‑and‑desist letter to ByteDance, accusing the Chinese tech giant’s new AI video tool, Seedance 2.0, of “blatant infringement” of iconic franchises like South Park,

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Bows Out of India’s AI Impact Summit — Here’s Why That Still Matters

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Bows Out of India’s AI Impact Summit — Here’s Why That Still Matters What happened On February 14, 2026, Nvidia confirmed that CEO Jensen Huang will not travel to New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit (scheduled for February 16–20), citing “unforeseen circumstances.

AI jitters rattled global markets on Friday the 13th — here’s why it matters

AI jitters rattled global markets on Friday the 13th — here’s why it matters

AI jitters rattled global markets on Friday the 13th — here’s why it matters On Friday, February 13, 2026, a fresh bout of anxiety over artificial intelligence swept through global markets. Tech-led selling in the U.S. spilled into Asia and reverberated worldwide, while even “safe” assets wobbled. If markets

China Outlaws Below‑Cost Car Sales — Why a New Rule Could Reshape the Global Car Market

China Outlaws Below‑Cost Car Sales — Why a New Rule Could Reshape the Global Car Market

China Outlaws Below‑Cost Car Sales — Why a New Rule Could Reshape the Global Car Market What changed in China’s auto market On February 12, 2026, China’s top market regulator drew a hard line under the country’s bruising car price war: automakers can no longer sell vehicles

Microsoft’s superconducting cables could put AI data centers on a “power diet”

Microsoft’s superconducting cables could put AI data centers on a “power diet”

Microsoft’s superconducting cables could put AI data centers on a “power diet” What happened Microsoft revealed that it’s actively testing high‑temperature superconductors (HTS) to move electricity inside and around its AI data centers more efficiently. Superconductors carry power with virtually zero resistance when cooled, which could let

NVIDIA’s “reasoning AI” aims to crack self‑driving on India’s wild roads — and why that matters to everyone

NVIDIA’s “reasoning AI” aims to crack self‑driving on India’s wild roads — and why that matters to everyone

NVIDIA’s “reasoning AI” aims to crack self‑driving on India’s wild roads — and why that matters to everyone What just happened NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang said a new class of “reasoning AI” could make autonomous driving viable even on India’s famously unpredictable streets — think scooters, cows, buses,

AWS taps STMicroelectronics in a multiyear, multibillion chip deal — a fresh twist in the AI data‑center arms race

AWS taps STMicroelectronics in a multiyear, multibillion chip deal — a fresh twist in the AI data‑center arms race Big news for the global tech supply chain: Amazon Web Services has struck an expanded, multiyear, multibillion‑dollar agreement with Europe’s STMicroelectronics to supply key chips for AWS’s next‑

China’s giant “flying taxi” just took off: why a 5‑ton eVTOL could reshape short‑haul travel

China’s giant “flying taxi” just took off: why a 5‑ton eVTOL could reshape short‑haul travel What happened (and why everyone’s gawking) Yesterday, reports out of Asia spotlighted AutoFlight’s public unveiling of Matrix, a five‑ton‑class electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) that

Chicago Auto Show 2026 opens with a hands‑on pivot: more tracks, more hybrids, and fewer grand pronouncements

Chicago Auto Show 2026 opens with a hands‑on pivot: more tracks, more hybrids, and fewer grand pronouncements

Chicago Auto Show 2026 opens with a hands‑on pivot: more tracks, more hybrids, and fewer grand pronouncements On February 7, 2026, the Chicago Auto Show swung its doors open at McCormick Place for a 10‑day run, showcasing the latest cars, indoor driving tracks and interactive exhibits. It’s

Stellantis’ €22B EV Reset: What It Means for Drivers, Jobs, and the Road Ahead

Stellantis’ €22B EV Reset: What It Means for Drivers, Jobs, and the Road Ahead What just happened (and why everyone noticed) On February 6, 2026, Stellantis—the parent of Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Fiat, and more—hit the brakes on its all‑electric sprint and announced a sweeping “business reset.” The

Canada just swapped its EV “stick” for a bigger “carrot” — and the world is watching

Canada just swapped its EV “stick” for a bigger “carrot” — and the world is watching

Canada just swapped its EV “stick” for a bigger “carrot” — and the world is watching What happened (and why it matters) On February 5, 2026, Ottawa unveiled a new national auto strategy that scraps Canada’s electric‑vehicle sales mandate and replaces it with tougher fleetwide emissions standards. The plan

China’s Car Loans Just Stretched to Eight Years — And The Ripples Could Reach Your Driveway

China’s Car Loans Just Stretched to Eight Years — And The Ripples Could Reach Your Driveway

China’s Car Loans Just Stretched to Eight Years — And The Ripples Could Reach Your Driveway What happened (and why it’s eyebrow‑raising) Chinese automakers and their partners have begun offering car loans as long as eight years to coax skittish buyers back into showrooms. Dongfeng Nissan rolled out