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Samsungs ready to launch its first new devices of 2026, and its got an Unpacked event in San Francisco to stream everything. The keynote starts at 10AM PT (1PM ET) and will be livestreamed on YouTube. The announcement on February 10 also said this launch will mark a new phase in the era of AI as intelligence becomes truly personal and adaptive. What are we expecting? Based on leaked images of the new lineup, the company is not likely to have radically reinvented the look of the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Ultra, sticking instead with a similar design to the Galaxy S25. Were expecting Qualcomms new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip to be in all Samsung Galaxy S26 phones, though Korean news site Yonhap News reports Samsungs relatively new Exynos 2600 chip could be in some devices, depending on the region. Despite the launch of the Qi 2 wireless charging standard, which added support for convenient magnetic alignment, Samsung still hasnt brought the feature to its phones. Rumours suggest the S-series will have the specs higher speed wireless charging rates but will lack built-in magnets and have to depend on cases to add MagSafe-style charging and mounting. Honestly? It could be a pretty mild launch event, especially after wowing everyone with the Galaxy TriFold at the start of the year. Are you more interested in foldables than traditional candy bar devices? (If so, get ready for MWC 2026, kicking off next week. Were expecting a lot of foldables.) Mat Smith The other big stories (and deals) this morning The creators of Dark Sky have a new weather app Engadget review recap: Sony WF-1000XM6, ASUS Zenbook Duo and more Falcon Northwest FragBox review: A compact gaming rig that does everything right A new Evangelion series is coming Yoko Taro, creator of NieR, will pen it. Gainmax Yes, a truly new Neon Genesis Evangelion series is coming. The announcement came during a 30th-anniversary event in Japan. However, franchise creator Hideaki Anno wont write the scripts. His replacement will be Yoko Taro, creator of the NieR video game series, who wears a giant spooky moon mask for interviews and game briefings. Hes also a cool guy underneath. Evangelion veteran Kazuya Tsurumaki will be on hand to direct episodes, produced by Studio Khara and Cloverworks. Continue reading. Bungie says no second chances if youre caught cheating in its new game Marathon players found cheating or developing cheats will receive a permaban. In a detailed blog post, Bungie took a very declarative position against those caught trying to cheat: We are taking a strong stance against cheating and anyone found to be cheating or developing cheats will be permanently banned from playing Marathon forever, no second chances. The blog post added that an appeals system will be in place. However, Bungies anti-cheat standards go beyond punishment. In the blog post, Bungie explained that Marathons dedicated servers have full authority on movement, shooting, actions and inventory. Since these key actions rely on the server, it will translate to smoother gunplay for players as well as the prevention of cheats related to teleportation, unlimited ammo or damage manipulation. Continue reading. This is the Nothing Phone 4(a) And its coming March 5. Nothing Looks like Nothing. Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-122906428.html?src=rss
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Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, is reportedly under criminal investigation by Russian authorities for abetting terrorist activities. According to the Financial Times, state-run publications are accusing Durov of enabling attacks on Russia and Telegram of becoming an intelligence tool for Ukraine and the west. Telegram was one of the apps that Russia blocked in the country just a few days ago, along with WhatsApp, in what seemed to be an effort to push local users towards the unencrypted state-owned app, Max. When Telegram was banned, pro-Russian voices criticized the countrys decision, because it was apparently harming frontline operations. Russias own soldiers are using the app to communicate and coordinate their moves. Authorities near the Ukrainian border, for instance, send out warning for incoming drone and missile attacks through the messaging app. Even Vladimir Putins spokesperson uses Telegram to speak to the media.Now, the Times says Russia is accusing Telegram of being the main instrument for NATO countries secret services and the Kyiv regime. Rossiiskaya Gazeta, a Russian state-run publication, added that Telegram was intercepting location data, selling secret information and intimidating soldiers and their families. Digital platforms like Telegram, the publication said, are becoming strategic weapons. Rossiiskaya Gazeta said its information came from Russias Federal Security Service, the countrys primary domestic security agency. Durov has yet to issue a statement, but after Russia blocked access to Telegram, he said the country was restricting access to the application to force its citizens onto a state-controlled app built for surveillance and political censorship. The Telegram founder was born in Russia and co-founded the countrys largest social network, VK. He left his country after Kremlin pressured him to sell his stake in the social network. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-is-reportedly-under-criminal-investigation-in-russia-121000511.html?src=rss
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A new brand wants to change how people interact with honey by addressing two persistent frustrations: the sticky jar and the gloopy drip. Honey Department's honey comes in a squeezable, infinitely recyclable aluminum tube, replacing the traditional glass jar or plastic container with packaging borrowed from the toothpaste aisle. The honey itself has been transformed through a "controlled micro-crystallization process" that creates a smooth, spreadable texture thick enough to hold its shape on toast without running or dripping, yet creamy enough to squeeze from the tube.Founded by Noah Phillips, son of a beekeeper, the product starts with 100% raw wildflower and mesquite honey sourced from a co-op in Central Mexico. The liquid honey undergoes processing at a family-owned Texas apiary, where it's transformed into what the industry calls creamed honey. By controlling crystallization to form microscopic, uniform crystals, the texture stays stable and won't turn grainy or harden. Tubes are priced at USD 15 for 6 oz (170 g).TREND BITEHoney Department illustrates how traditional food categories can be overhauled through format innovation rather than flavor novelty. The insight here isn't about honey itself it's about everyday points of micro-friction. Jars require utensils, while plastic squeeze containers don't work with thick, creamy honey. And both can get messy. Tubes eliminate those snags. Making the tubes aluminum instead of plastic taps into another consumer expectation: packaging that feels both premium and environmentally considered.For brands in mature categories, the opportunity lies in reimagining the physical experience of using a product rather than just reformulating what's inside. Format shifts can unlock new consumption occasions (desk lunches, after-workout snacks, anywhere and usage contexts that ingredient tweaks never could.
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