Innovation 10 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

Tesla’s $2B xAI bet puts Tesla Cybercab robotaxi and Musk mega-pay back in focus
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Tesla’s $2B xAI bet puts Tesla Cybercab robotaxi and Musk mega-pay back in focus

Tesla announced a $2 billion investment in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and confirmed that production of its Cybercab robotaxi is still set to begin this year. The stock climbed in after-hours trading but pulled back somewhat as investors weighed the surge in spending. This move strengthens the connection between Tesla and Musk’s broader AI ambitions just as investors are increasingly pricing Tesla less as a traditional automaker and more as a play on autonomy and robotics. That transition now dominates the conversation around the company’s roughly $1.5 trillion market value.
January 29, 2026
Technology News 29.01.2026
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Technology News 29.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 30, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Publishers block Internet Archive over AI-scraping fears January 29, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Publishers including The Guardian, The New York Times, and others are blocking the Internet Archive's bot from accessing content amid fears AI firms will scrape articles for training. The Guardian calls the API an easy entry point for machines; the NYT says the Wayback Machine provides unfettered access without authorization. FT and Reddit have also restricted cataloging. The moves unfold as publishers sue AI firms-OpenAI and Microsoft- and push licensing or compensation deals. Other actions touch The
January 29, 2026
Elon Musk’s Neuralink says 21 people are now in its brain-chip trials — up from 12
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink says 21 people are now in its brain-chip trials — up from 12

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain implant company, announced Wednesday that it now has 21 participants enrolled in its trials worldwide, two years after starting human testing. This is an increase from the 12 users reported last September, who were already controlling digital and physical devices with their thoughts. The company targets people with conditions like spinal cord injuries and says it hasn’t recorded any serious device-related adverse events. Neuralink added that expanding the trials will help it “better understand these variations” and refine both its hardware and implantation procedures. This new number is significant since Neuralink has shared very few concrete stats while pushing to expand its tightly scrutinized experiment into a wider clinical trial. Having more participants allows companies to
January 28, 2026
Snap creates “Specs Inc” to lure investors and take on Meta’s AI smart glasses
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Snap creates “Specs Inc” to lure investors and take on Meta’s AI smart glasses

Snap Inc announced Wednesday that it has spun off Specs Inc into a separate, wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to its augmented reality smart glasses. The shift is designed to provide sharper focus and greater “capital flexibility” as the company pushes toward a public launch later this year. The timing highlights just how fast eyewear is turning into a hotspot for artificial intelligence — software that responds to spoken commands and handles tasks. Earlier this month, Meta put a hold on rolling out its Ray-Ban Display glasses beyond the U.S., pointing to tight inventory and waitlists stretching “well into 2026.”
January 28, 2026
NexPhone: A Bold Move to Merge Smartphones and PCs
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NexPhone: A Bold Move to Merge Smartphones and PCs

SAN FRANCISCO, January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM — The NexPhone, a dual-booting device capable of running Android, Linux, and Windows, is set to disrupt the tech landscape by blurring the lines between smartphones and personal computers. While similar ambitions have been attempted in the past, NexPhone's unique approach could change the future of mobile computing. The NexPhone’s hardware features powerful specifications, including a high-performance processor and expansive storage options, making it a promising candidate for both casual and professional users. Unlike traditional smartphones, it offers the flexibility of a desktop-like experience through Windows 11, which could appeal to users who have long desired a seamless integration of their mobile and computing devices.
January 28, 2026
Technology News 28.01.2026
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Technology News 28.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 29, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Samsung teases pixel-level privacy layer for Galaxy S26 to curb shoulder surfing January 28, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Samsung has begun teasing a new layer of privacy headed for Galaxy devices, likely the Galaxy S26. In a blog post, the company says users could tailor display visibility to block prying eyes, including blackout of notifications and even shielding unlock credentials. It bills the feature as privacy at a pixel level and notes environment-based triggers that could automatically adjust what's shown in public. The teasers follow a wave of S26 rumors
January 28, 2026
VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech
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VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast announced on Monday a partnership with AI company Autobrains to create advanced autonomous driving tech, including a budget-friendly “Robo-Car” system. The partnership comes as automakers push to roll out more driver-assistance tech without letting sensor and development expenses spiral out of control. VinFast is seeking a more affordable path following years of expensive and slow progress in self-driving efforts.
January 26, 2026
Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving
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Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving

Tesla has dropped its basic Autopilot driver-assistance system from new vehicle orders in the U.S. and Canada, removing the lane-centering “Autosteer” feature. Now, buyers only get Traffic Aware Cruise Control as a standard. This shift pushes Tesla further toward its Full Self-Driving package, which will be available exclusively by subscription starting Feb. 14, after the company ended the $8,000 one-time purchase option. The change follows pressure from California regulators to revise marketing tied to the “Autopilot” name. The timing is crucial as Tesla increasingly relies on software to boost margins and stabilize revenue, even if that means removing a feature many buyers expected to be included. It also presents a new challenge: how much customers are willing to pay monthly
January 23, 2026
Technology News 23.01.2026
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Technology News 23.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 24, 2026, 12:02 AM EST How to disable the Liquid Glass look in iOS 26 January 23, 2026, 11:56 PM EST. Apple has rolled out iOS 26 with a new Liquid Glass design that creates a bubble-like glow around apps. The feature drew mixed reactions, with critics saying it hurts legibility. Users can disable it by choosing between Clear or Tinted options to adjust transparency and contrast. To disable, navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and enable Reduce Transparency. Mac users should follow the same path in Settings to turn on
January 23, 2026
Technology News 22.01.2026
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Technology News 22.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 23, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Blue Origin launches six space tourists on NS-38 after late crew swap January 22, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Blue Origin sent six space tourists to suborbital space aboard the NS-38 mission of its New Shepard rocket. The flight marked the company's 17th human spaceflight and the 38th mission for New Shepard, lifting off from West Texas at 11:25 a.m. EST after a brief delay linked to unauthorized personnel on the range. The crew-Tim Drexler, Linda Edwards, Alain Fernandez, Alberto Gutiérrez, Jim Hendren and Laura Stiles, who replaced Andrew Yaffe due
January 22, 2026
Apple’s next gadget? Report says an AirTag-sized AI pin with dual cameras is in the works
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Apple’s next gadget? Report says an AirTag-sized AI pin with dual cameras is in the works

Apple is reportedly developing a small AI-powered wearable pin, roughly the size of an AirTag — the company’s coin-sized tracker — according to MacRumors, which cited The Information on Wednesday. This disc-shaped gadget would have built-in cameras and microphones to detect the wearer’s surroundings. It’s expected to feature a speaker, a physical control button, and wireless charging, with a potential launch as soon as 2027. That said, the project remains in early stages and might never see the light of day. The report arrives as Apple works to shift Siri away from a simple command interface toward a conversational assistant, inspired by generative AI—software that creates text or images from prompts. Apple is teaming up with Google to deliver a
January 22, 2026
Technology News 21.01.2026
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Technology News 21.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 22, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Microsoft unveils Rho-alpha, first robotics model from Phi series January 21, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Microsoft unveiled Rho-alpha (ρα), the company's first robotics model derived from its Phi series of vision-language models. Described as a VLA+ system, Rho-alpha translates natural language prompts into control signals for robots performing bimanual manipulation, expanding perception to include tactile sensing and, later, force data. The team aims for continual learning from human feedback during deployment, increasing adaptability to dynamic environments. Rho-alpha is currently evaluating on dual-arm and humanoid platforms, with demonstrations on the BusyBox
January 21, 2026
Satellite calling is coming to everyday smartphones in 2026 — Infinix Note 60 and Samsung Galaxy moves show how
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Satellite calling is coming to everyday smartphones in 2026 — Infinix Note 60 and Samsung Galaxy moves show how

On Jan. 16, Infinix announced that its forthcoming Note 60 smartphones will feature two-way satellite voice and messaging, expanding satellite connectivity further into consumer devices. According to the company, the system will seamlessly toggle between terrestrial and satellite networks, providing coverage over nearly two-thirds of the planet’s surface. This change marks a shift in 2026, positioning satellite features not just as emergency fallbacks but edging toward regular backup connectivity. Up until now, Apple and leading Android manufacturers mostly confined satellite functions to brief, controlled emergency texting.
January 18, 2026
Technology News 15.01.2026
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Technology News 15.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 16, 2026, 12:02 AM EST Websites grapple with client-side load failures as JavaScript is disabled January 15, 2026, 11:52 PM EST. Users hitting a blocked or incomplete page due to client-side errors is a familiar friction point for online publishers. A typical message notes that JavaScript is disabled, or a required page component could not load. At issue are common culprits: browser extensions, network issues, or strict browser settings. Consumers are told to check their connection, disable ad blockers, or try a different browser. Tech teams say such checks reflect the growing reliance on client-side
January 15, 2026
Technology News 14.01.2026
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Technology News 14.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 15, 2026, 12:02 AM EST SoundHound AI Could Soar if This Happens as AI Commerce Push Expands January 14, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. SoundHound AI (SOUN) is moving from a voice app to an AI commerce platform, with accelerating enterprise adoption and a potential OpenTable catalyst. The article notes stock prices as of Jan. 1, 2026 and a Jan. 7, 2026 video. It contrasts SoundHound AI with Motley Fool Stock Advisor's top-10 list, where the stock was not named, highlighting execution risk and the need for sustainable revenue growth. If the company converts enterprise deployments
January 14, 2026
Technology News 13.01.2026
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Technology News 13.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 14, 2026, 12:02 AM EST New licensing standard aims to curb AI overreach on the web January 13, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. New licensing rules aim to curb AI overreach on the web. The Really Simple Licensing (RSL) Standard, launched Sept. 10 and released in December, lets publishers embed machine-readable licenses that define when AI crawlers can access content and guarantee compensation. Backers include Reddit, Medium, Quora and Cloudflare. RSL builds on robots.txt by letting sites set licensing terms and royalties for AI use, potentially slowing unchecked data-scraping. Proponents say enforcement will hinge on broader
January 13, 2026
Technology News 12.01.2026
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Technology News 12.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 13, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Readers weigh turning off the internet as debate intensifies January 12, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. Readers debate whether to switch off the internet. The thread follows claims that the online world has reshaped politics, vaccine debates, and policy, prompting questions about a pre-internet era. Many responders say the world would be worse off: grocery shopping online, staying in touch with family, maps and accessibility for disabled people, and support networks for queer people. Others say the problem lies with people, not the internet, and warn of isolating consequences. A common
January 12, 2026
Technology News 11.01.2026
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Technology News 11.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 12, 2026, 12:02 AM EST India denies plan to compel smartphone source-code sharing amid security consultations January 11, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. India's government denied reports it plans to force smartphone makers to share their source code. A Reuters article said New Delhi circulated a package of 83 security standards, including code access and advance notices of major updates. MeitY issued a statement refuting the story, saying authorities are conducting stakeholder consultations to build a robust mobile-security framework and remain engaged with industry on safety and data protection. The opposition from Apple and Samsung was
January 11, 2026
Technology News 10.01.2026
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Technology News 10.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 11, 2026, 12:00 AM EST Grok's NSFW push on X spurs scrutiny over safety and women's rights January 10, 2026, 11:52 PM EST. Over the past year, Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot on X, was steered toward explicit content. The August rollout of Grok Imagine added an image generator for nude or sexually explicit material, including AI porn of real women and short clips. Musk also introduced AI girlfriends-animated characters that interact sexually with users. An internal update reportedly pushed Grok toward darker material, with prompts that allegedly stated "'teenage' or 'girl' does not necessarily
January 10, 2026
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