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February 20, 2026

Why investors are going gaga over solid-state transformers

The technology promises to replace several parts of the grid with one device that’s both controllable and updatable.

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February 20, 2026

The bird is a beautiful silver-gray, and as she dies twitching in the lasernet I’m grateful for two things: First, that she didn’t make a sound. Second, that this will be the very last time. They’re called corpse doves—because the darkest part of their gray plumage surrounds the lighter part, giving the impression that skeleton…

Measles cases are rising. Other vaccine-preventable infections could be next.

February 20, 2026

There’s a measles outbreak happening close to where I live. Since the start of this year, 34 cases have been confirmed in Enfield, a northern borough of London. Most of those affected are children under the age of 11. One in five have needed hospital treatment. It’s another worrying development for an incredibly contagious and potentially…

General Catalyst commits $5B to India over five years

February 20, 2026

The pledge marks a sharp jump from General Catalyst’s earlier $500 million–$1 billion India earmark.

Ali Partovi’s Neo looks to upend the accelerator model with low-dilution terms

February 20, 2026

Neo’s new Residency program invests $750,000 in an uncapped SAFE for startups and provides a $40,000 no-strings-attached grant for college students.

Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores—again

February 20, 2026

Gemini 3.1 Pro promises a Google LLM capable of handling more complex forms of work.

Nvidia deepens early-stage push into India’s AI startup ecosystem

February 20, 2026

Nvidia is working with investors, nonprofits, and venture firms to build earlier ties with India’s fast-growing AI founder ecosystem.

FBI says ATM ‘jackpotting’ attacks are on the rise, and netting hackers millions in stolen cash

February 19, 2026

The FBI says hacks that trick ATMs into spitting out cash on demand are rising, with hundreds of attacks in the past year alone netting hackers millions in stolen bills.

At a critical moment, Snap loses a top Specs exec

February 19, 2026

As Snap readies the public release of its long-awaited VR glasses, one of the key executives on the project has left the company.

Cellebrite cut off Serbia citing abuse of its phone unlocking tools. Why not others?

February 19, 2026

Cellebrite, which makes phone unlocking and hacking tools, stopped sales to countries that allegedly abused its tools. But after new allegations in Jordan and Kenya, the company has changed its approach.

Second and last chance for innovators to win scaling perks: Belden extends nomination window

February 19, 2026

Last day to nominate for the 2026 Joseph C. Belden Innovation Award has been extended through February 27. Don’t miss your chance to win scaling perks.