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// Tech news at terminal velocity
cat 2026-02-02.md
$ cat TLDR.md
▸ Microsoft gets cozy with Anthropic's Claude Code, sparking rumors of an OpenAI drift
▸ Windows 11 walks back its aggressive 'Recall' AI features after user backlash
▸ EU's Draghi report calls for a 'genuine federation' to save the continent's tech sector
In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, 'Claude Code' is suddenly everywhere inside Redmond. Microsoft is reportedly integrating Anthropic's tools into internal workflows, signaling that the OpenAI exclusivity era might be thawing.
Microsoft is officially 'reevaluating' its AI efforts, which is corporate speak for 'we realized you hated Recall taking screenshots of your banking info.' Expect fewer forced Copilot integrations and a quieter OS in the next update.
PGYTech is bringing its massive telephoto extender—previously exclusive to Vivo and Oppo—to the iPhone via Kickstarter. It's bulky, it's ridiculous, and it's exactly what mobile photographers have been screaming for.
A new wave of hardware pins and pendants is flooding the market, focused entirely on recording and transcribing your meetings. It's like a bodycam, but for boring corporate standups.
Companies are slashing headcounts and blaming 'AI efficiency,' but the numbers suggest it's just good old-fashioned cost-cutting with a shiny new excuse. We dive into why CEOs love using the algorithm as a scapegoat for bad planning.
We're entering the 'Agent-Native' era where APIs and UIs are being optimized for LLMs rather than eyeballs. This guide explores how to build applications where autonomous agents are the VIP users.
A fascinating look at how a VR fitness app built a cult-like community of seniors and fitness converts, only to face the classic 'acquired by Big Tech' identity crisis. A case study in community management vs. corporate metrics.
The open-source terminal emulator for Android is trending again. It allows you to run a full Linux environment, compile code, and pretend you're Mr. Robot while waiting in line at the grocery store.
A technical and policy analysis of Iran's longest internet shutdown. It details the infrastructure bottlenecks and throttling techniques used to silence dissent, and how information still managed to leak out.
Mario Draghi's latest report argues the EU must become a 'genuine federation' to survive the tech wars against the US and China. It's a heavy read on industrial policy, but critical for understanding the future of European tech regulation.
After years of running the crypto world's central bank from the shadows, Tether's CEO is suddenly doing a press tour. Is it a charm offensive or damage control? Probably both.
If you're stuck inside, M83's 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' is the icy post-rock album you didn't know you needed to revisit. Perfect for coding in a dark room.