Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Feb. 15, 2026

Week in Review: Most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Feb. 15, 2026

Microsoft’s RTO Mandate, AI Infrastructure Boom, and the Return of the Hacker House: This Week’s Tech Pulse The tech world is moving at breakneck speed, and this past week was no exception. From Microsoft’s return-to-office mandate to…
SEC Tells Broker-Dealers Stablecoins Can Count Toward Net Capital

SEC Tells Broker-Dealers Stablecoins Can Count Toward Net Capital

SEC Quietly Approves 2% Haircut for Stablecoins, Unlocking Massive Potential for Wall Street Adoption In a move that could dramatically reshape how traditional finance interacts with digital assets, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission…
Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI

Samsung is adding Perplexity to Galaxy AI

Samsung Embraces the "Multi-Agent Ecosystem" with Perplexity Integration in Galaxy S26 In a bold move that signals the future of smartphone AI, Samsung is revolutionizing how users interact with their devices by introducing a multi-agent ecosystem…
Android apps, stop using Apple’s Liquid Glass design

Android apps, stop using Apple’s Liquid Glass design

Apple’s Liquid Glass Design Is Invading Android—And Users Are Not Happy Android users are growing increasingly frustrated as more apps abandon Google’s Material Design in favor of Apple’s Liquid Glass aesthetic, creating a disjointed…
Dems eyeing 2028 tap the brakes on AI data centers – Axios

Dems eyeing 2028 tap the brakes on AI data centers – Axios

Democrats Eye 2028: Tapping the Brakes on AI Data Centers As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries and redefine the technological landscape, a new political narrative is emerging on Capitol Hill. With the 2028 presidential…
Modi Pitches India as an AI Hub at International Summit – Broadband Breakfast

Modi Pitches India as an AI Hub at International Summit – Broadband Breakfast

India Emerges as a Global AI Powerhouse: Modi's Vision at International Summit In a bold and visionary address at the recent International AI Summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi positioned India as a burgeoning hub for artificial intelligence,…
GNU Gawk 5.4 Released With New MinRX Regex Matcher, Faster Reading Of Files

GNU Gawk 5.4 Released With New MinRX Regex Matcher, Faster Reading Of Files

GNU Awk 5.4: A Major Leap Forward for Text Processing Power Users In a move that's sending ripples through the developer community, the maintainers of GNU Awk—the venerable text-processing powerhouse—have just unveiled version 5.4, bringing…
That golf game with orbital death lasers sold 100k copies in two days: ‘We made Super Battle Golf together in 4.5 months and are so happy’

That golf game with orbital death lasers sold 100k copies in two days: ‘We made Super Battle Golf together in 4.5 months and are so happy’

Lasers, Rockets, and 100,000 Sales: How 'Super Battle Golf' Is Revolutionizing the Sport with Explosive Multiplayer Mayhem In a stunning upset that would make even Francis Ouimet's 1913 U.S. Open victory look tame, a new contender has emerged…
I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin’s got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena

I wore this rugged Suunto smartwatch for months, and I reckon Garmin’s got competition in the outdoor superwatch arena

Suunto Vertical 2: The Ultimate Rugged Smartwatch That's Giving Garmin a Run for Its Money One Minute Review Suunto has seriously upped its game with the Vertical 2, and outdoor enthusiasts are about to get very excited. This isn't just another…
The Philippine military said the country continues to face escalating cybersecurity threats amid persistent cyberattacks from China. | via ANC 24/7 Check the comments section for the full story. – facebook.com

The Philippine military said the country continues to face escalating cybersecurity threats amid persistent cyberattacks from China. | via ANC 24/7 Check the comments section for the full story. – facebook.com

Philippines Braces for Escalating Cybersecurity Threats as Chinese Cyberattacks Intensify In a stark warning that underscores the growing digital battlefield, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has raised alarms over the country’s…