TECHNOLOGY

GitHub on Feb. 4, 2026, launched public preview access to third-party coding agents from Anthropic and OpenAI, allowing developers with Copilot Pro+ or Copilot Enterprise subscriptions to run Claude and OpenAI Codex directly inside GitHub, GitHub Mobile, and Visual Studio Code — a major step toward a multi-agent ecosystem in the developer workflow.

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max has emerged as the battery life champion among 35 smartphones rigorously tested in early 2026, delivering exceptional endurance that outpaces competitors despite a relatively modest battery capacity compared to some Android rivals.

Amazon.com Inc. on Feb. 4, 2026, made its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant available to every customer in the United States, expanding access to the upgraded voice assistant nearly a year after its initial early access launch in February 2025.

Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, reported blockbuster fourth-quarter results on Feb.

Teens interviewed by ABC News say that the social media ban is not effective just as Spain announced it will follow in Australia's footsteps.

Samsung Electronics Co. is gearing up for what could be its most ambitious foldable year yet, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 slated for an official unveiling in July 2026 during the company's summer Galaxy Unpacked event, according to multiple leaks, industry reports and supply chain filings.

Sony Group Corp. is actively developing two new Xperia smartphones for launch in 2026, with recent database filings and leaks pointing to the flagship Xperia 1 VIII and the mid-range Xperia 10 VIII, according to multiple industry sources and certification records reported in early February.

Samsung Electronics is poised to unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro on Feb. 25, 2026, during its Galaxy Unpacked event, according to multiple reliable leaks and industry reports circulating in early February.

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) CEO Dr. Lisa Su said Tuesday that Valve Corp. remains on schedule to begin shipping its long-awaited AMD-powered Steam Machine in the early months of 2026, providing the strongest third-party confirmation yet of the device's imminent arrival.

Samsung Electronics is preparing to unveil its flagship Galaxy S26 series, including the premium Galaxy S26 Ultra, at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco, according to multiple reliable leaks and industry reports.

More than 100 Australian technology companies have launched a coordinated campaign to bring the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) festival back to the country, potentially relocating it to Brisbane as part of preparations for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Mozilla announced that starting February 24, 2026, Firefox users will gain new AI controls in version 148, allowing them to block or manage generative AI features directly from browser settings.

The race to turn Australia into a global "AI factory" has officially moved from the data center to the deep sea.

Apple has provided a fix for older iPhones in Australia that are having issues connecting to emergency services.

A sweeping leak of login credentials has exposed roughly 149 million user accounts tied to major online services, including Gmail and Facebook, in what security researchers describe as one of the largest credential compromises to surface so far this year.​

Australia's decision to ban social media use for children under 16 has become one of the most consequential digital policy moves in recent years.

Around the world, leading technology platforms are responding by strengthening their internal frameworks, investing in compliance, and placing a renewed emphasis on local leadership. One company demonstrating this commitment is KuCoin.

OpenAI has quietly rolled out a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, positioning its flagship AI against Google Translate in a battle for dominance in the global language services market. The launch marks a significant expansion of OpenAI's product line and signals its ambition to challenge one of Google's most widely used consumer tools.

We've all had these moments where we want to "Google it" but don't even know what to type. That's where iAsk Visual Search comes in.

Before the stadiums, before the technology, before the headlines about a $250 million vision, there was a man who was forced to quietly dismantle everything he thought he knew about success. Dmitry Saksonov's evolution into a global sports innovator did not begin with a grand idea.

Here are some fresh décor ideas that blend innovation with comfort—perfect for creating a modern living space that feels both warm and refined.

Australia's digital asset sector enters a defining regulatory phase as Treasury's draft legislation mandates Australian Financial Services Licence requirements for cryptocurrency platforms.

OpenAI unveils Atlas, a new AI-powered web browser built around ChatGPT, offering agent mode to search the web autonomously. Available first on Mac computers, Atlas challenges Google Chrome with smart browsing, app integration, and AI-assisted web navigation, while paid users unlock advanced agent features.

In the gilded world of finance, it's usually who you know, not how well you trade. FundedX is betting on the opposite. FundedX was founded by Adrian Mudronja, with operations now led by CEO Seamus Synnott, who sounds more like a coach than a corporate boss.

When Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse shared in June 2025 that the company had forged five new central bank digital currency (CBDC) partnerships in just Q2, it marked a defining moment. Suddenly, XRP, often seen as a speculative altcoin, was at the center of a global fintech revolution.

At most business process outsourcing (BPO) firms, success is tallied in spreadsheets. Quicker response times, more calls answered, leaner staffing models. But at Logix BPO, Anthony Godley approached the equation from a different direction—one that emphasized empathy over metrics.

The EU accused TikTok on Thursday of breaking digital rules after concluding that the Chinese-owned social media platform was not transparent enough about advertisements.

Chinese tech giant Baidu plans to start testing self-driving taxis in Europe for the first time by the end of this year, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to AFP on Wednesday.

Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think.