The latest technology news as of February 2026 highlights rapid AI advancements, major summits, and hardware innovations.
India AI Impact Summit
India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, ongoing through February 20, draws over 2.5 lakh visitors and features PM Narendra Modi, global leaders like Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, and 500+ sessions on AI’s societal impact. The event showcases 12 indigenous AI models supporting 22 Indian languages and emphasizes ethical AI governance for developing nations. A controversy arose when a university was asked to leave after presenting a Chinese robot as indigenous.
Grok AI Growth
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has surged to 17.8% U.S. market share in January 2026, up from 14% in December, despite backlash over sexualized image generation. Globally, it holds 3.4% share with 22% user growth, outpacing early ChatGPT trends, and 61% of users prefer its tone for casual use. This positions Grok in the top 5 AI platforms amid competition from ChatGPT and Gemini.
Neuromorphic Chips
Neuromorphic chips like Intel’s Loihi 3 and IBM’s NorthPole are going mainstream in 2026, enabling robots to process visual data 100x faster with 1/1000th GPU power via brain-like event-based processing. These chips support real-time robotics, autonomous vehicles, and potential consumer devices like AR glasses, reducing reliance on cloud AI. They mark a shift to energy-efficient, edge-based intelligence.
📱 Gadgets & Devices
Samsung teases its next-gen camera for the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup, promising the brightest and easiest AI-powered imaging experience yet ahead of its Feb 25 launch.
Google I/O 2026 dates announced: The annual developer conference will run May 19–20, with a focus on new AI breakthroughs and updates across Google products.
Google expands AirDrop-like feature to Pixel 9 phones, letting them transfer files seamlessly between Android and Apple devices.
💻 Software & Systems
Windows 11 February update (KB5077181) is causing install errors and post-update bugs for some users — highlighting ongoing challenges in update reliability.
🎮 Gaming & Pl