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eBay Bans AI Shopping Agents in 2026 User Agreement Overhaul
Bay's updated user agreement, effective February 20, 2026, bans AI-powered shopping agents and data scrapers to protect marketplace fairness, while overhauling arbitration rules to favor binding resolutions over lawsuits. This move levels the playing field for sellers but limits buyer conveniences, sparking mixed reactions amid broader AI governance debates.
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Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs Cut Fast-Food Spending by 5-8%, Spur Menu Shifts
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs are curbing appetites, slashing fast-food spending by 5-8% and shifting consumer preferences toward healthier options. This trend pressures chains like McDonald's to adapt menus with smaller portions and protein-rich items. The industry faces potential revenue drops, prompting innovation to counter these effects.
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Intel Pivots to AI Chips Under New CEO Amid Sales Slump and Hurdles
Intel, facing a sales slump amid the AI boom, is under CEO Lip-Bu Tan's leadership pivoting to AI chips and data centers despite manufacturing hurdles and supply constraints. Recent forecasts disappointed investors, highlighting execution challenges against competitors like Nvidia. Ultimately, Intel's revival depends on overcoming operational issues to capitalize on surging AI demand.
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Dell Exec Warns Against Recycling SSDs in AI-Fueled Flash Shortage
Dell executive Darrel Ward warns against recycling enterprise SSDs amid a global flash shortage fueled by AI demands, citing risks of catastrophic data loss in mission-critical environments. Instead, enterprises should prioritize new, reliable hardware and advanced monitoring to ensure data integrity and avoid costly outages.
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Half of World’s Largest Cities Face Severe Water Stress by 2026
Half of the world's 100 largest cities, including Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles, and Rio de Janeiro, face severe water stress in 2026 due to population growth, climate change, and over-extraction. This crisis threatens economies and calls for innovations in conservation, desalination, and policy reforms to ensure sustainable urban water supplies.
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eBay Bans AI Shopping Bots and Scrapers from February 2026
Bay is banning AI-powered shopping agents, scrapers, and automated order systems effective February 20, 2026, to safeguard marketplace fairness, prevent bots from hoarding inventory or scalping, and counter AI-driven disruptions. This policy reflects concerns over eroding trust in e-commerce, with mixed reactions from users and potential industry-wide implications.
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Huang’s Beijing Gambit: Nvidia Pushes Past U.S. Chip Curbs
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang heads to China to revive stalled AI chip sales amid U.S. export curbs, preparing H200 shipments. The pre-Lunar New Year visit highlights tensions between market access and national security.
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Juspay’s $50 Million Infusion Crowns Bengaluru Fintech as 2026’s First Unicorn
Bengaluru's Juspay raises $50M from WestBridge Capital at $1.2B valuation, becoming 2026's first Indian unicorn. Funds target global expansion amid $1T annual payment volume and clients like Amazon and Flipkart.
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Tesla Switches FSD to $99 Monthly Subscription Only in 2026
Tesla is transitioning its Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a subscription-only model starting February 14, 2026, at $99 monthly, eliminating one-time purchases and potentially phasing out basic Autopilot by year's end. This shift aims to boost recurring revenue amid competition, but sparks concerns over ownership and affordability. Musk envisions rising prices with improved autonomy.
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Google Fi Slashes Wireless Plan Prices by 50% for 2026
Google Fi has slashed its wireless plan prices by 50% for 2026, dropping Unlimited Essentials to $17.50 and Unlimited to $32.50 monthly, aiming to challenge giants like Verizon and T-Mobile. This move, amid economic pressures, boosts affordability and could ignite industry-wide price wars. Analysts predict significant subscriber growth and market shifts.
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Winter Storm Fern Set to Hit 230M Americans with Snow, Ice in 2026
Winter Storm Fern, hitting in late January 2026, threatens over 230 million Americans with heavy snow, ice, and winds from the southern Plains to the Northeast. Forecasts shift northward, prompting National Guard activation in eight states, flight cancellations, and widespread preparations. The event highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities and economic disruptions.
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2026 Tech Trends: AI, Robotics, Cloud Advances Face Key Challenges
In 2026, the tech sector advances with AI as the digital backbone, robotics revolutionizing industries, and cloud innovations enhancing scalability. However, compute shortages, energy demands, job displacement, and regulatory scrutiny pose significant hurdles. Leaders must balance ambition with pragmatism to ensure resilient, ethical growth.
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