Mateusz Brzeziński

AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread
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AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread

SK Hynix will open its Yongin chip fab in February 2027, ahead of schedule, and start wafer production at its new M15X facility next month to boost high-bandwidth memory output for AI. Nothing CEO Carl Pei warned rising memory costs could force 2026 phones to increase prices or lower specs. Retail investors have poured into memory and storage stocks as AI demand drives prices higher.
January 15, 2026
Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care
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Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care

Samsung says it completed the first commercial call using its virtualized RAN software on a live Tier 1 U.S. carrier network, running on Intel Xeon 6700P-B processors and Wind River cloud. The setup used a single off-the-shelf server. Samsung aims to consolidate more network functions onto fewer servers to cut power use and costs. The carrier involved was not named.
January 15, 2026
Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts
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Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts

A vulnerability in Broadcom Wi‑Fi chipsets allows attackers within radio range to disable a router’s 5GHz network and disconnect clients using a single crafted Wi‑Fi frame. ASUS RT‑BE86U routers with firmware 3.0.0.6.102_37612 and older are affected; a fix is available in version 3.0.0.6.102_37841. Broadcom says it has shipped patches to device makers. NETGEAR urges users to update Orbi router firmware.
January 15, 2026
France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout
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France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout

France is weighing the transfer of Eutelsat satellite internet terminals to Iran after Tehran cut off national internet access during protests, French officials said. Starlink, with over 9,000 satellites, has made its service free in Iran and issued a firmware update to counter jamming, activists told AP. Eutelsat, backed by France and the UK, operates just over 600 satellites. Starlink remains banned in Iran, and users risk severe penalties.
January 15, 2026
Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo
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Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo

Airbus UpNext has launched the SpaceRAN demonstrator to test standardized 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity from orbit, with a satellite payload planned for launch in 2027 and in-orbit testing in 2028. Aalyria is providing real-time optimization software for the project. The initiative is backed by the French government’s France 2030 plan.
January 15, 2026
Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)
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Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)

Multiple leaks indicate Google’s Pixel 10a will launch February 17, 2026, with European prices at €500 for 128GB and €600 for 256GB. Renderings show a design similar to the Pixel 9a, a 6.285-inch OLED display, 8GB RAM, and a 5,100mAh battery. The phone may debut in Obsidian, Fog, Lavender, and Berry colors. The timing puts it head-to-head with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 launch window.
January 15, 2026
iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip
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iOS 26 Adoption Is Lagging: Why iPhone Users Stick With iOS 18 — and the Security Update You Shouldn’t Skip

iOS 26 adoption appears low in January 2026, with analytics showing only about 16% of iPhones on any iOS 26 version. Analysts say Safari’s user-agent now reports iOS 18.x even on iOS 26, likely undercounting users. Apple’s December update for iOS 26.2 patched WebKit vulnerabilities linked to sophisticated attacks. Security fixes require updating to iOS 26.2 if supported.
January 15, 2026
Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch
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Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch

Leaked builds of Android 17 show Google testing a “dual-shade” interface that splits notifications and Quick Settings into separate panels, with users swiping from different sides to access each. Phones may offer a choice between the new and classic layouts, but large-screen devices could be locked to the split view. Separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data toggles may return, reversing a change from Android 12.
January 15, 2026
FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026
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FCC Lets Verizon End the 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule: What Changes for iPhone and Android Users Starting Jan. 13, 2026

Verizon received an FCC waiver ending its 60-day automatic phone unlocking rule, effective January 13, 2026, for new device activations. Phones activated before that date remain under the old rule. Verizon will now follow the CTIA Consumer Code, unlocking devices upon request after conditions are met, rather than automatically.
January 15, 2026
UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels App Redesign Drives Student Engagement — A 2026 Blueprint for Campus Mobile Apps
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UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels App Redesign Drives Student Engagement — A 2026 Blueprint for Campus Mobile Apps

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hello Heels app saw weekly usage jump from 6,000 to 37,000 users after a student-guided redesign, with page views rising from 10,000 to 90,000. The revamped app integrates dining, transit, course info, and campus resources, serving as a daily utility for students. Other universities are expected to adopt similar models in 2026.
January 15, 2026
Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes
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Google Wallet adds full transaction history and search on Android: what the January 2026 update changes

Google Wallet will soon let users view and search their complete payment history across Android phones and Wear OS watches, according to Google’s January 2026 update notes. The upgrade includes transactions from other devices and online purchases made with virtual card numbers. A search function is also in development for the mobile app. Google has not specified when these features will roll out.
January 15, 2026
Turn Your Phone into a Metal Detector: Android & iPhone Guide (Jan 15, 2026)
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Turn Your Phone into a Metal Detector: Android & iPhone Guide (Jan 15, 2026)

On January 15, 2026, claims about phones as “hidden metal detectors” trended online. Modern smartphones use a magnetometer, designed for compass functions, which can detect nearby magnetic or ferrous objects but not non-magnetic metals like gold or silver. Detection works only at close range. Many apps exaggerate capabilities; the sensor measures changes in magnetic fields, not buried treasure.
January 15, 2026
2025 App Downloads Drop to 106.9B, But Spending Jumps to $155.8B as Subscriptions Surge
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2025 App Downloads Drop to 106.9B, But Spending Jumps to $155.8B as Subscriptions Surge

Global app downloads dropped 2.7% in 2025 to 106.9 billion, the fifth straight annual decline, according to Appfigures. Despite this, consumer spending surged 21.6% to a record $155.8 billion, with non-game apps generating more revenue than games for the first time. Subscriptions and in-app purchases drove the increase. The full Appfigures report has not yet been released.
January 15, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 rolls out to Pixel: battery drain, charging-limit and Wi‑Fi fixes — plus a quiet Recents change

Google began rolling out Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 to eligible Pixel phones, foldables, and tablets on January 14, 2026. The update includes the January 2026 security patch and targets battery drain, charging bugs, Wi‑Fi slowness, and system crashes. The Recents screen loses “save image” and “open in Lens” actions. Pixel 10 models receive the update only via on-device OTA, not downloadable images.
January 15, 2026
Technology News 15.01.2026
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Technology News 15.01.2026

Huawei launched the MatePad 11.5 S 2026 with M-Pencil Pro support, 12GB RAM, and 40W charging. GM’s 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ, tested on a cross-country trip, offers a 465-mile range and 750 hp. Pew reports 9 in 10 U.S. adults use the internet daily, but digital equity gaps remain. Some websites faced client-side failures as JavaScript was disabled or blocked.
January 15, 2026
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 3.0 Drops Early — LEGO Items, Slumber Islands, and Switch 2 Upgrades

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Version 3.0 update went live January 14, a day ahead of schedule. The paid Switch 2 Upgrade Pack, offering performance boosts and new features, remains set for January 15 at $4.99 in the U.S. The update adds LEGO items to Nook Shopping and expands storage to 9,000 items. Some new multiplayer features and characters require Nintendo Switch Online or amiibo.
January 14, 2026
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