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Welcome to Technology Daily. I'm your host, and we're diving into the latest tech news making waves today, February 14th, 2026.
Let's start with some great deals happening this Presidents' Day weekend. If you've been eyeing tech upgrades, now might be the time. Apple's Watch Series 11 is on sale for just $299, down from its usual price. This smartwatch scored a 90 in reviews thanks to features like 24-plus hours of battery life and a lightweight design. The deal applies to the 42mm GPS-only models in several colorways.
Other notable deals include Apple's first-generation AirTags available in a four-pack for $64—that's about $16 per tag. The Apple Magic Mouse with USB-C is down to $68, and if you're looking to boost your iPhone Air's battery, its MagSafe battery pack is selling for $79. Meanwhile, Anker's new 45W Nano charger with a smart display is $10 off at $30, and a Samsung microSD Express card for your Switch 2 is discounted by $40 to $80 for 512GB.
Moving to audio, Sony just unveiled the WF-1000XM6 earbuds. These are the latest in Sony's flagship line, featuring even smaller, redesigned enclosures and new drivers for deeper bass and clearer treble. They pack Sony's usual mountain of features including Adaptive Sound Control, multipoint Bluetooth, and wireless charging. However, reviewers note the active noise cancellation doesn't quite match Bose's offerings, and the foam ear tips may not provide the best fit for everyone. They're available today for $330.
In more positive Apple news, the Vision Pro is finally getting a dedicated YouTube app. Previously, users had to view YouTube through Safari or third-party apps, but now Google has created an official app featuring all YouTube content including Shorts, 360-degree, and VR 180 videos. This comes as Google develops its Android XR ecosystem, and it may signal broader VR platform support ahead.
Speaking of entertainment, Apple TV subscribers can now access F1TV content by linking their accounts. With Apple holding exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for Formula 1 from 2026 to 2030, subscribers can watch every practice session, qualifying run, sprint, and Grand Prix of the season. The first race kicks off March 7 in Australia.
In the gaming world, some significant announcements are expected. PlayStation's State of Play presentation is happening today at 5 PM Eastern Time, running over an hour long. While Sony hasn't revealed much, we're likely to see updates on upcoming titles like Marathon, Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls, and possibly Silent Hill Townfall, which is getting its own presentation immediately after.
Also in gaming, the original God of War trilogy for PlayStation 2 and 3 is being remade for modern systems. Santa Monica Studio announced the project is in very early development, so we won't see it for a while. Meanwhile, a new retro-inspired game called God of War Sons of Sparta is available today for $30.
Unfortunately, not all gaming news is positive. Highguard studio laid off most of its team just weeks after the game launched. Despite the development pedigree including Apex Legends and Titanfall veterans, concurrent Steam player counts dropped from around 100,000 to under 3,000, leading to these cuts.
On the streaming front, Ring has canceled its controversial partnership with police surveillance provider Flock Safety. The partnership would have allowed law enforcement to request doorbell camera footage from Ring users through Flock's system. The cancellation comes after significant backlash following Ring's Super Bowl ad promoting its Search Party feature.
In VPN news, several providers are running major promotions. NordVPN's Complete tier is 70 percent off for two years at $130 total. ExpressVPN's two-year Advanced plan is 81 percent off at $88, and Proton VPN Plus is available for $72 for two years. These deals make premium VPN services significantly more affordable for long-term subscribers.
On a concerning note, the Department of Homeland Security has reportedly sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to tech companies including Google, Reddit, Discord, and Meta, requesting information about accounts criticizing ICE or reporting agent locations. This represents a significant increase in the use of such subpoenas, which were previously rare and reserved for serious crimes. The ACLU has filed motions arguing these subpoenas suppress free speech.
In regulatory news, the European Commission has opened a new investigation into Google's advertising business, focusing on whether the company is artificially inflating ad auction prices. If found guilty of violating EU competition rules, Google could face fines of up to 10 percent of its global annual sales.
And at the Department of Justice, Gail Slater, head of the antitrust division, has resigned amid reported clashes with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Slater's departure comes as she was overseeing reviews of major deals including Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Her exit was reportedly due to differences over corporate merger skepticism.
Finally, in space news, Elon Musk has proposed building an AI satellite factory on the Moon with a massive catapult to launch satellites into space. According to reports, Musk told xAI employees that such infrastructure is necessary to build required AI capabilities. While lunar gravity is lower than Earth's, satellites would still need to withstand forces equivalent to escaping at five times the speed of sound.
That wraps up today's Technology Daily. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you tomorrow with more tech news.