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In case you missed it, here's what we've been covering lately:
- Daily Roundup: February 16, 2026 — NBA All-Star Game recap, sneaker drops, Robert Duvall's passing, and more.
- Daily Roundup: February 10, 2026 — J. Cole "Two Six" visual, All-Star Weekend preview, and sneaker releases.
- Daily Roundup: February 9, 2026 — Super Bowl LX recap, Bad Bunny halftime, and the Seahawks' big win.
- BAPE x adidas World Cup 26 Collection — The streetwear-meets-football collab that dropped earlier this month.
Sneakers
Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG "Chinese New Year" — $165
Today's marquee Jordan release celebrates the Lunar New Year with a Football Grey/Sail-Light Chocolate-Metallic Gold colorway. Gold accents and premium materials make this a standout low-top for the season. Style Code: IQ1108-011. (SoleRetriever)
Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 "All-Star" — $210
A nostalgia-heavy release tied to All-Star Weekend in LA. The Huarache 2K4 carries deep Kobe connections — before his signature line, Bryant helped put these on the map on and off the court. The White/Varsity Red-Metallic Silver-Varsity Royal colorway pays homage to the game's biggest stage. Style Code: IR0563-146. (Sneaker Bar Detroit)
Nike SB P-Rod 1 "All-Star" — $135
Paul Rodriguez's iconic SB silhouette gets the All-Star treatment in Habanero Red/Team Red-Club Gold. A clean nod to skateboarding's crossover into sneaker culture. Style Code: IQ5648-600. (Sneaker Bar Detroit)
adidas Samba Messi "Halo Mint Pink" — $100
Lionel Messi's Samba collaboration continues with a soft Halo Mint Pink colorway, bridging football culture and lifestyle. Style Code: KI8505. (SoleRetriever)
On the Horizon: The Levi's x Air Jordan 3 duo drops later this week in "Rigid" Denim and "Black Denim" colorways ($230 each), and the Air Jordan 4 GS "Valentine's Day" ($165) hits on February 21. (JustFreshKicks)
NBA / Sports
All-Star Weekend Wrap: Anthony Edwards Takes MVP, New Format Delivers
The new USA vs. World format at Intuit Dome in LA was a resounding success. Anthony Edwards earned the Kobe Bryant Trophy as MVP, scoring 32 points across three games to lead USA Stars to the championship with a dominant 47-21 final over USA Stripes. The highlight of the night? Kawhi Leonard dropping 31 in Game 3, proving he's still a force when healthy. Overtime thrillers, De'Aaron Fox's game-winning three, and a Scottie Barnes clutch bucket made this the most-watched All-Star Game since 2011, drawing 8.8 million viewers. (NBA.com)
All-Star Saturday Night Highlights
Damian Lillard captured his record-tying third State Farm 3-Point Contest title, edging Devin Booker 29-27. Keshad Johnson took home the AT&T Slam Dunk Contest crown. And Team Knicks (Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Allan Houston) blitzed their way to a Kia Shooting Stars championship with a scorching 47-point final round. (NBA.com)
Chris Paul Retires: The End of an Era
The "Point God" made it official on the opening day of All-Star Weekend — after 21 seasons, Chris Paul is stepping away from basketball. A 12-time All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the second-leading assist man in NBA history (12,552), CP3 retires as one of the greatest floor generals ever. He never won a championship, but his impact on every franchise he touched was undeniable. Hall of Fame is a formality. (NBA.com)
Winter Olympics Day 11: USA Stays Strong in Milan Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics continue to deliver. Heading into Day 11, Norway leads the medal count with 28 total medals, Italy sits second with 23, and Team USA rounds out the top three with 19 (six gold, eight silver, five bronze). Today's action features women's figure skating — where Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito are chasing Team USA's first gold in the event since 2002 — along with men's alpine slalom, two-man bobsled, and Olympic men's ice hockey qualification playoffs. Meanwhile, Lindsey Vonn confirmed she's returned to the US after breaking her leg in the downhill competition. (NBC Olympics)
Culture
Netflix Drops "How To Get To Heaven From Belfast"
From the creator of Derry Girls comes a new darkly comic series following three longtime friends who reunite to solve a mystery from their youth. Part mystery, part road trip through Ireland, it's generating early buzz for its sharp writing and emotional depth. (NPR)
K-Pop's Historic Grammy Moment Approaches
The 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony next month could be historic for K-pop, with artists earning nominations in three of the "big four" categories for the first time. Nominees include Katseye, HUNTR/X's "Golden" from the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack, and Rosé and Bruno Mars' "APT." Experts note these nominees lean K-pop-adjacent with predominantly English-language performances, but the cultural significance remains massive. (AP)
Netflix's "America's Next Top Model" Docuseries Sparks Conversation
A new Netflix docuseries is unpacking the behind-the-scenes reality of Tyra Banks' hit modeling show — examining how it made for compelling TV while creating devastating consequences for many of its participants. Adrianne Curry, the show's first winner, weighed in saying she respects that Tyra "will not bend the knee." (NPR)
Producers Guild Nominees Revealed
The PGA announced 10 nominees for their top prize, including awards season front-runners One Battle After Another, Sinners, Marty Supreme, Frankenstein, and Hamnet. Notable omissions: Avatar: Fire and Ash and Wicked: For Good. The PGA winner has gone on to win Best Picture at the Oscars 17 out of the last 22 times. (AP)
Technology
Apple Teases March 4 Global Launch Event
Apple has announced a "special Apple experience" set for March 4, with events centered in New York and parallel gatherings in London and Shanghai. The globally synchronized approach — timed alongside Mobile World Congress — suggests multiple device refreshes are incoming. Speculation points to hardware that could broaden Apple's installed base for on-device AI features. (Tech Startups)
Cohere Releases Open Multilingual AI Models
Cohere has dropped a new family of open, multilingual models designed to run on everyday devices — a move that aligns with the industry's shift toward smaller, more efficient AI that can operate closer to users with better latency and lower costs. The release is particularly significant for app builders targeting markets across Asia, Africa, and Latin America where cloud costs are a constraint. (Tech Startups)
Qualcomm Hit With UK Licensing Lawsuit
A UK lawsuit is challenging how Qualcomm licenses key cellular technologies, putting the spotlight on royalty models that underpin the smartphone and connected-device economy. The timing matters: as AI features become default expectations on consumer hardware, connectivity is the silent enabler — and a licensing reset could ripple through device pricing and startup reference designs. (Tech Startups)
The AI Era Shifts to Infrastructure
The consensus among industry leaders is clear: 2026 is when AI moves from demos to deployment. IBM says this will be the first year a quantum computer outperforms a classical one. Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming the standard for connecting AI agents to real-world tools. And the conversation has shifted from model size to power grids, legal frameworks, and who controls the compute stack. (IBM)
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