Why the Moltbook frenzy was like Pokémon

February 9, 2026

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Lots of influential people in tech last week were describing Moltbook, an online hangout populated by AI agents interacting with one another, as a glimpse into the future. It appeared to show…

Apple Is About to Release a Flood of New Products — Here’s What’s Coming

February 9, 2026

The iPhone 17e arrives soon with MagSafe charging, followed by updated iPads, new MacBook Pros, and Apple’s budget MacBook.

Ex-Googlers are building infrastructure to help companies understand their video data

February 9, 2026

Founded by former Google Japan leaders, InfiniMind is building enterprise AI to turn vast, unused video archives into searchable, actionable business intelligence.

Snapchat now lets you inform others when you have arrived at your destination

February 9, 2026

With its new “Arrival Notifications,” users can now set one-time or recurring alerts for locations beyond their home, providing an automatic way to share when they’ve arrived at their destination.

Hacktivist scrapes over 500,000 stalkerware customers’ payment records

February 9, 2026

More than half-a-million people who bought access to phone surveillance and social media snooping apps had their email address and partial payment card numbers published online.

If You’re a Founder Who’s Never Done Customer Support, You’re Building Your Business Blind. Here’s How.

February 9, 2026

When I first started my company, I spent years handling customer support myself — and I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything.

YouTube TV introduces cheaper bundles, including a $65/month sports package

February 9, 2026

YouTube TV is offering new, less expensive plans that can be customized around topics like sports, news and entertainment.

Discord to roll out age verification next month for full access to its platform

February 9, 2026

All users will be put into a “teen-appropriate experience” by default unless they prove that they are adults.

The Innovation Arbitrage Everyone Ignores — and Why It Creates Breakthrough Companies

February 9, 2026

Here’s why the most valuable breakthroughs come from questioning constraints no one thinks to challenge.

Uber to buy delivery arm of Turkey’s Getir

February 9, 2026

The deal will see Uber paying $335 million at the outset to purchase Getir’s food delivery business. Uber will also pay $100 million for a 15% stake in Getir’s grocery, retail and water delivery business.

EVs could be cheaper to own than gas cars in Africa by 2040