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February 17, 2026

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Today's Posts
February 17, 2026

Technology News & Updates

The Real Cost of Social Media on Human Connections in San Francisco

Social media has become second nature in San Francisco. It’s how people share updates, discover events, and build careers. But beneath the likes and reposts, something quieter is happening: a shift in how people connect, not just online, but in real life. In a city known for its innovation and

Bay Area Commuting Costs Rise with New Tolls and BART Fare Hikes

Bay Area Commuting Costs Rise with New Tolls and BART Fare Hikes

As 2026 begins, commuters in the Bay Area are facing an increase in their daily travel costs. Starting January 1, both bridge tolls and BART fares are going up, signaling a new chapter in the region’s transportation costs. The toll increase means that drivers crossing the Bay Area’s seven state-owned

Punchcut’s Role in Shaping the Future of UX Design

Punchcut’s Role in Shaping the Future of UX Design

In an increasingly digital world, user experience (UX) design has become a cornerstone for businesses and organizations looking to succeed online. As competition grows, providing a seamless, intuitive, and engaging user experience is not just a preference; it is essential for attracting and retaining customers. UX design is a multidisciplinary

AI Insights on Mental Health: Chuqing Zhao and Yisong Chen's Research at AIAI 2025

AI Insights on Mental Health: Chuqing Zhao and Yisong Chen’s Research at AIAI 2025

By: Deshi Zhang In an age when millions share their struggles, triumphs, and silent battles online, a new study shows how artificial intelligence might help society listen better. Presented at the IFIP International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI 2025), researchers Chuqing Zhao (Harvard University) and Yisong Chen

Tala Health Launches to Enhance AI Support for Clinicians

Tala Health Launches to Enhance AI Support for Clinicians

By: Angelica Burlaza Tala Health is reshaping medical care through AI copilots that automate triage, documentation, and patient follow-up. By embedding automation into daily workflows, the company shortens the time from symptom to treatment, lowers costs, and strengthens collaboration between patients and clinicians across the healthcare system. Tala Health, a

Waymo Takes Over San Francisco Freeways and Airports with Robotaxis

Waymo Takes Over San Francisco Freeways and Airports with Robotaxis

Waymo’s latest expansion has unlocked a new frontier: freeway driving in San Francisco. Until now, most autonomous services were confined to surface streets, where speeds and conditions are more predictable. By moving onto freeways, Waymo is signaling confidence in its technology’s ability to handle high‑speed traffic, merging lanes, and long‑distance

OnePlus 15 Release The AI‑Driven Flagship Redefining Smartphones

OnePlus 15 Release: The AI‑Driven Flagship Redefining Smartphones

The OnePlus 15 has officially launched globally, but U.S. buyers are facing a delay in availability due to pending FCC certifications, which were affected by the government shutdown earlier this fall. Despite this, the phone’s global debut has already sparked conversation, thanks to its combination of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen

How Dinakara Nagalla Combines AI with Human-Centered Values

How Dinakara Nagalla Combines AI with Human-Centered Values

In a tech landscape obsessed with speed, scale, and automation, a new conversation is emerging—one that shifts focus from raw performance to the deeper relationship between humans and machines. For entrepreneur and innovator Dinakara Nagalla, that conversation centers on two guiding principles: memory and trust. With ventures spanning aviation technology,

A Century to Change Peter Solomon’s Urgent Call for Humanity in 100 Years to Extinction

A Century to Change: Peter Solomon’s Urgent Call for Humanity in 100 Years to Extinction

By: Avery Sinclair In a world increasingly dominated by technological innovation and facing existential threats from climate change, artificial intelligence, pandemics, and genetic engineering, few authors address these topics with the same narrative approach as Peter Solomon. Physicist, entrepreneur, educator, and STEM advocate, Solomon has spent decades navigating the frontiers

AI Growth in San Francisco Puts Spotlight on Contractor Rights

AI Growth in San Francisco Puts Spotlight on Contractor Rights

Contractor rights are becoming a central issue in San Francisco’s tech scene as artificial intelligence continues to reshape how companies build and deploy software. With more businesses relying on flexible labor to support AI development, contractors are stepping into roles that demand high-level expertise but often come with limited protections.