AI & RoboticsNews

A new version of OpenAI’s Codex is powered by a new dedicated chip

February 13, 2026
On Thursday, OpenAI announced the release of a light-weight version of its agentic coding tool Codex, the latest model of which OpenAI launched earlier this month. GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark is described by the company as a “smaller version” of that model, one that is designed for faster inference. To power that inference, OpenAI has brought in a dedicated chip from its hardware partner…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Popular electric mopeds in US found not street legal, forcing recall

February 13, 2026
Federal regulators have ordered a recall of Fly E-Bike’s popular model known as the Fly 10 moped, marking the latest and perhaps most serious blow to the embattled micromobility company that has long been a major supplier of low-cost electric mopeds and e-bikes in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), all Fly 10 mopeds manufactured between July 1, 2022…
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DefenseNews

China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts

February 13, 2026
SINGAPORE — Beyond China’s ostentatious display of its J-35A fighter jet at the Singapore Airshow was a lower-profile piece of equipment, the new Wing-Loong X combat drone, which experts say is far more likely to find international success. Beijing banked on Asia’s largest aerospace event, organized here from Feb. 3-7, to flex its aviation muscle, in a bid to attract more customers. At the…
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ComputersNews

Windows won’t boot? Safe Mode is the lifeline you need

February 13, 2026
If your Windows PC won’t start properly or keeps crashing, Safe Mode can help you identify the cause and fix the problem. In Safe Mode, Windows only loads the most essential drivers and services, skips third-party autostart programs, and uses a simple graphical user…
ComputersNews

4 quick security upgrades I always do on a new PC

February 13, 2026
Put a brand-new laptop or desktop PC in front of most people, and they’ll begin installing their favorite programs. Me? I check out its security setup. That’s not just making sure basics like antivirus is active. I also look at Windows and installed apps to make sure the…
ComputersNews

Intel’s tough decision boosted AMD to record highs

February 13, 2026
Shipments of x86 processors dropped from the third to the fourth quarter of 2025, as Intel’s supply constraints reined in PC processor shipments and helped AMD, especially in the mobile market. AMD itself released some of the shipment estimates from Mercury Research on Wednesday, but the research firm added additional details on Thursday, including Intel’s market share. It also confirmed that…
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