Tech

Crypto

Ghana’s BoG and SEC Order Crypto Billboards Down in 48 Hours

Ghana's Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission ordered all virtual asset service providers to remove billboards and public ads for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins within 48 hours. The joint directive, issued February 20, 2026, threatens severe sanctions for noncompliance.

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Big Tech

Microsoft CEO Nadella Names Asha Sharma Gaming CEO

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella appointed Asha Sharma as executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming on Feb. 20, 2026. Sharma, a senior AI executive, will oversee Xbox operations from Redmond, Washington, succeeding retiring Phil Spencer.

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AI

AI Agents to Reshape SaaS, Not Replace It, Say Tech CEOs

AI agents will transform software-as-a-service business models but won't wipe them out overnight, leading tech executives said at the AI Impact Summit 2026. Salesforce India CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya stressed that true SaaS value lies in grasping customer workflows and pain points.

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Big Tech

Windows 11 Canary Build 28020.1619 Adds Freeform Rotate to Paint

Microsoft rolled out Windows 11 Canary Insider Build 28020.1619, tagged KB5077230, with a freeform rotate tool in the Paint app and a redesigned SCOOBE setup screen. The update also boosts Cross-Device Resume, Narrator capabilities and fingerprint sensor support for Windows Hello.

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US Politics

Karnataka Police Arrest RTI Activist Snehamayi Krishna in Fake Audio Case

Bengaluru Central Crime Branch officers arrested RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna on charges of spreading a fake audio clip and manipulated online content to defame former MUDA Commissioner DB Natesh. The arrest came after Natesh filed a complaint on February 18.

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AI

Punjab Minister Bains Eyes AI Tools for Schools at India AI Expo

Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains visited the India AI Impact Expo 2026 in New Delhi on Thursday, leading a delegation to discuss AI solutions for the state's schools. He met executives from Google, OpenAI, NVIDIA and others to explore personalized learning and literacy programs.

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Big Tech

Mumbai Police Issue LOC Against Harry Boxer in Ranveer Singh Threat Case

Mumbai Police issued a Look Out Circular against Harichandra, alias Harry Boxer, a key member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, after a threatening voice note targeted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh. The WhatsApp audio, sent to Singh's manager, was traced to a US-based number routed through a VPN.

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Leaders

Tewarie Hails T&T Tax List Removal as Milestone, Urges Caution

Former Trinidad and Tobago Planning Minister Bhoe Tewarie called the country's removal from the European Union's list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions a key milestone. He stressed the need for prudent financial management over celebration.

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Discovery

Cheminformatics Merges Chemistry and Computing for Drug Design

Cheminformatics fuses chemistry with computer science to model molecular behavior and speed up drug discovery. Researchers use algorithms and machine learning to predict compound interactions and design targeted therapies.

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Corporate

Philips CEO: AI Boosts Diagnostics Without New Investment

Artificial intelligence can double global diagnostic capacity through software upgrades alone, without requiring fresh capital spending, Royal Philips CEO Roy Jakobs said. Speaking in Bengaluru after the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Jakobs highlighted India's pivotal role in this shift.

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US Politics

Northcote College to Shut Next Week for Asbestos Building Demolition

Northcote College in Auckland will remain closed next week to demolish a fire-damaged building containing asbestos cladding. The decision prioritizes student and staff safety after Saturday's blaze.

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US Politics

Korea Industry Minister: US Export Conditions to Stay Largely Intact After Tariff Ruling

South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said export conditions to the United States secured through prior tariff agreements will largely remain unchanged despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling invalidating reciprocal tariffs. The government held an emergency meeting Friday to assess the decision's fallout and plot response strategies.

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Cybersecurity

90% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Firewalls First, Barracuda Says

Attackers exploited firewalls in 90% of ransomware incidents last year through unpatched software or stolen accounts, according to Barracuda Networks. One attack encrypted systems just three hours after breaching defenses.

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Big Tech

Battlefield 6 Free for Xbox Game Pass Users Until Feb 22

Xbox users with an active Game Pass subscription can download and play Battlefield 6, the best-selling U.S. game of 2025, at no extra cost until February 22. The EA and DICE first-person shooter requires Essential, Premium or Ultimate tiers to access the trial.

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AI

Infinix Launches Note Edge Smartphone at Rs9,999

Infinix unveiled its Note Edge smartphone Tuesday, debuting the XOS 16 software interface at a starting price of Rs9,999 including offers. The device packs a 6.78-inch 3D-curved 1.5K AMOLED display, 6500mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G chipset into a slim 7.2mm frame.

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