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Tech Wrap Feb 05: Google Pixel 10a, Samsung Galaxy A07, Claude Cowork

Google unveils Pixel 10a. Samsung Galaxy A07 launched. Claude Cowork. Spotify updates lyrics with translations. Amazon Alexa+ plans unveiled. Apple iOS 26.3 release candidate preview

Do native AI devices have a future, or will smartphones absorb the shift?

After early native AI gadgets failed to take off, big players are exploring AI-first hardware while analysts and founders debate whether real change will happen through new devices or evolving phones

India previews AI stack progress ahead of AI Impact Summit 2026: Details

The government has detailed advances across applications, models, compute, infrastructure and energy as New Delhi prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit from February 16

Claude vs ChatGPT: Anthropic mocks OpenAI's ad plans at the Super Bowl

Claude's Super Bowl debut gently mocks OpenAI's plan to bring ads into ChatGPT, declaring "Ads are coming to AI. But not to Claude", and spotlighting a growing divide over AI monetisation models

Apple's iOS 26.3 release candidate previews new features coming to iPhones

Apple begins rolling out the iOS 26.3 release candidate (RC) to developers and beta testers with features introduced throughout the iOS 26.3 beta cycle

Amazon announces Alexa+ subscription plans for non-Prime members: Details

Amazon has outlined multiple access tiers for Alexa+, which has started to roll out in the US, including a paid subscription for non-Prime members and free access to Prime members

Spotify updates lyrics with translations, offline access, more: What's new

Spotify is rolling out updates to its lyrics feature, adding global lyric translations, offline access for Premium users and a redesigned lyrics view on the Now Playing screen

Amazon plans AI use in film and TV production to cut rising studio costs

Amazon plans to use AI to speed up film and TV production, rein in rising studio costs and enhance creativity, while keeping writers, directors and actors at the centre of the process

BGMI redeem codes unveiled on Feb 5: Blissful backpack, skins, outfit, more

Krafton India has released new redeem codes for BGMI on February 5. These codes will remain valid until February 28, 2026. One of the codes from today's list may let players win a Blissful backpack

Google unveils Pixel 10a, pre-orders set to begin on Feb 18: What to expect

Google has announced the Pixel 10a, confirming that pre-orders will begin from February 18, with the teaser already live on the Google India Store ahead of its launch

Claude Cowork explained: Anthropic's AI tool, plugins that spooked markets

Anthropic's Claude Cowork lets AI act as a digital coworker that can manage files and tasks, raising investor concerns about the future of traditional enterprise software and SaaS firms

Trillion-dollar tech wipeout ensnares stocks exposed to AI disruption fears

In the span of two days, hundreds of billions of dollars were wiped off the value of stocks, bonds and loans of companies big and small across Silicon Valley

Google's quarterly results show internet giant getting stronger in AI age

Alphabet's fourth-quarter profit rose 30 per cent from the prior year to $34.5 billion, or $2.82 per share, while revenue climbed 18 per cent to $113.8 billion

Anthropic's upgraded AI tool may intensify competition in tech world

Anthropic's update to its agentic AI tool Claude Cowork is fuelling concerns over disruption in software and IT services, as AI agents begin to replace legacy workflows

Tech Wrap Feb 4: OPPO Reno 15C launched, Samsung Galaxy S26, Luffu AI app

OPPO Reno 15C launched. Samsung releases Galaxy S26 series teaser. Fitbit co-founders unveils Luffu app. Apex Legends Breach update. ChatGPT back after major outage. ChromeOS to be phased out by 2034

Solar eclipse 2026: When is Surya Grahan and is it visible in India?

Annular solar eclipse, known for its dramatic 'Ring of Fire', will occur on February 17, 2026. While people across the world will be treated to this rare spectacle, it will not be visible from India

YouTube tightens background playbacks, blocks mobile browser workarounds

Google is enforcing its background playback rules strictly, limiting the experience for Premium members only and blocking mobile browser workarounds for free users

Microsoft may release next-gen Xbox console with AMD chips in 2027: Report

AMD has shared during its latest earnings call that Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console development is on track, pointing to a possible 2027 launch

Your Chromebook may not get Google's Aluminium OS update: Check reason here

Google's Android-based operating system for PCs, likely to be named Aluminium OS, is expected to debut in 2026. A wider rollout, including enterprise and education users, is not expected until 2028

MediaTek flags supply chain crunch from AI, says will adjust chip prices

MediaTek said booming AI demand is straining global chip supply chains and pushing up costs, prompting the company to plan price adjustments even as it reported strong revenue growth