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OpenAI has released a Windows version of Codex that mirrors its macOS app, allowing developers to coordinate multiple AI coding agents, automate repetitive tasks, and use a dedicated Skills section in a native sandbox. It supports Windows PowerShell environments, saves session history to OpenAI accounts for seamless cross‑platform work, and is available to ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users.
Nvidia has stopped producing chips designated for the Chinese market, a move tied to export-control policies and broader geopolitical tensions affecting chip supply to China.
Ars Technica reports Evo 2, an open-source large genome model trained on 8.8 trillion bases from bacteria, archaea, eukaryotes, and related viruses, enabling it to identify genes, regulatory DNA, and splice sites without task-specific tuning. Built on a StripedHyena 2 CNN, Evo 2 underwent two training stages—short, feature-rich segments then long-range sequences—and was released with model weights, training/inference code, and the OpenGenome2 dataset. While it shows strong genome-annotation capabilities and can recognize features across domains and some mutation effects, its ability to design functional new proteins remains unproven and early tests of regulatory sequence activity yielded only modest results. The researchers anticipate many possible uses and further specialization, with the code and data open for community exploration.
Apple’s latest MacBook models (Neo, Air, Pro) are sold in the UK and EU without a power adapter in the box, requiring buyers to purchase a charger separately; this regional change began with the base 14-inch MacBook Pro last year and does not affect the US or other regions, where a charger is still included (though sold separately in the US for some models).
OpenAI topped $25 billion in annualized revenue by the end of last month, about a 17% rise from year-end, while Anthropic's revenue has surged to roughly $19 billion, narrowing the gap between the two AI rivals.
Apple kicked off a busy release week with the iPhone 17e (A19 chip, faster C1X modem, 48MP camera, MagSafe) and refreshed MacBook lineup led by the M5-powered Air (13" and 15" starting at $1,099) plus a new MacBook Neo at $599. The Pro line gets M5 Pro/Max with up to 128GB unified memory; the iPad Air moves to the M4 with up to 12GB RAM. New Studio Display models bring Thunderbolt 5 and Center Stage, while Studio Display XDR uses mini-LED, up to 2,000 nits, and DICOM presets. Pre-orders begin March 4; ships begin March 11 (Studio Display starts at $1,599; Studio Display XDR at $3,299).
NTNU researchers and collaborators report that NbRe may exhibit triplet superconductivity, enabling zero-resistance transport of both charge and spin and offering a potential breakthrough for energy-efficient, high-speed quantum computing, though further independent verification and tests are needed.
Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and other AI-focused firms joined the White House's Ratepayer Protection Pledge, promising to fund new electricity generation or capacity upgrades for their datacenters and to secure favorable utility rate arrangements, in an effort to prevent data centers from driving up consumer electricity costs. Experts warn the pledge could be more symbolic than effective if new generation can't be brought online quickly, as policymakers weigh energy affordability ahead of the midterm elections.
A Svenska Dagbladet investigation reveals Meta's Ray‑Ban smart glasses capture footage that is reviewed by human contractors for AI training, exposing bystanders to nude or sensitive content despite anonymization, highlighting ongoing privacy risks with wearable devices.
MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports with different speeds: the left port (USB 3, up to 10 Gb/s) supports external displays, while the right port (USB 2, 480 Mb/s) does not. macOS will alert you if a display is plugged into the slower port, as the laptop only supports one external display up to 4K at 60 Hz. Pre-orders are underway with US pricing from $599 ($499 for students), and the device launches March 11.
Motorola is reportedly developing the Razr 70 Plus—the Europe-bound flip-style Razr that could join the Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra, and even the first book-style Razr Fold this year. The only confirmed specs so far include 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, with rumored Pantone African Violet and Mountain View colorways. In the US, it may launch as Razr Plus (2026) with a similar lineup, while details on the regular Razr 70 and Razr 70 Ultra remain scarce; pricing will influence competition with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip/Fold and other foldables.
Apple has refreshed its monitor lineup with two models—the upgraded Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR that replaces Pro Display XDR—featuring Thunderbolt 5, improved cameras and speakers, mini-LED backlighting, and up to 2000 nits brightness. The changes emphasize deeper macOS integration and ecosystem cohesion, but come with limited compatibility: the higher-refresh-rate XDR requires recent M-series Macs, Intel-era Macs are unsupported, and pricing remains premium, signaling that displays are now part of Apple’s upgrade cycle rather than universal, plug‑and‑play hardware.
Pearl Abyss says Crimson Desert isn’t hiding console footage and will reveal footage ahead of launch to give fans time to preorder; the game launches March 19, 2026 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with preorder options and current pricing.
Google and Epic have reached a global settlement ending their antitrust fight over the Play Store, with lower fees and permission for registered third-party app stores on Android. The deal outlines a new fee structure (5% Google billing fee plus 15% service fee for new installs, 20% for existing installs), 15% total for new app purchases, and 10% for subscriptions, and includes broader store access policy; rollout begins in the US/UK/Europe by mid-2027, Fortnite is expected back on the Play Store subject to court approval.
Swedish reports say offshore Meta workers in Kenya are labeling intimate and disturbing videos captured by Ray‑Ban smart glasses to train AI, including footage from bathrooms and clips showing personal data. Working under Sama, they describe being required to review such material, raising privacy and consent concerns as Meta pushes live AI features and potential facial recognition, amid related moderator‑work lawsuits.