NEW YORK — By Rebecca Lately, AI Bee Reel Staff

February 23, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Local accountant Mark Henderson is reportedly still screaming at his new Galaxy S26 as Bixby, Gemini, and Perplexity hold a formal debate on his lock screen about the philosophical nature of “7:00 AM.” Henderson just wanted to set a simple wake-up alarm, but the three AI agents have formed a quorum to discuss whether time is linear or merely a social construct.

“We believe setting a timer shouldn’t just be a command, it should be a rich conversation,” said Samsung VP of User Obstruction, Kevin Park. “By adding Perplexity to work directly with the Clock and Calendar apps, we ensure users fully understand the historical weight of waking up. Why just beep when you can cite sources on the inevitability of decay?”

“Mr. Henderson kept frantically tapping ‘Save,’ which the agents interpreted as a request for more context,” explained Senior AI Psychologist Brenda Walsh. “He was three hours late for work, but Perplexity successfully delivered a 4,000-word essay on the history of sundials while he wept in his pajamas. That is technically a successful query.”

At press time, Henderson tried to order a pizza, prompting the AI coalition to pause for a tribunal on the ethics of dairy farming.

Inspired by the real story: Samsung is integrating Perplexity into its phones to help with basic apps like the clock and calendar. Read the full story.