NASDAQ:GOOGL 19 January 2026 - 29 January 2026

HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up
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HSBC trades near record high after Google Cloud AI tie-up

HSBC shares rose 0.13% to 1,411.40p in London at 09:15 BST, near their 52-week high. The bank announced a multi-year AI partnership with Google Cloud, aiming for over 200 new use cases in two years. UK inflation held at 2.8% in May ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision. The FTSE 100 slipped 0.18% to 10,475.54.
June 17, 2026
Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say
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Open-source AI “guardrails” stripped off as hackers eye exposed models, researchers say

Researchers identified over 175,000 internet-exposed open-source AI systems, with hundreds lacking safety guardrails and vulnerable to exploitation, according to SentinelOne and Censys. Nearly half of the hosts enabled tool-calling features, and about 30% were based in China, 20% in the U.S. Most ran versions of Meta’s Llama or Google’s Gemma models.
January 29, 2026
Technology News 29.01.2026
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Technology News 29.01.2026

A federal jury convicted former Google engineer Linwei Ding of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies. Publishers including The Guardian and The New York Times are blocking the Internet Archive’s bot over fears of AI scraping. The FCC approved new rules allowing certain unlicensed devices to use the 6 GHz Wi-Fi band outdoors with geofenced variable power controls. Microsoft says Windows 11 has reached 1 billion users, faster than Windows 10.
January 29, 2026
DeepMind puts AlphaGenome code on GitHub as new AI model reads a million DNA letters at once
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DeepMind puts AlphaGenome code on GitHub as new AI model reads a million DNA letters at once

Google DeepMind released the AlphaGenome API code as open source on Wednesday, but access to the model still requires an API key. Nearly 3,000 scientists have used AlphaGenome, generating about 1 million API calls daily. The model analyzes up to 1 million DNA bases at once and predicts multiple gene-regulation signals, according to a Nature paper.
January 28, 2026
Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power
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Google Joins Redwood Materials’ $425 Million Round as AI Data Centers Chase Power

Redwood Materials closed a $425 million Series E funding round, adding Google as a new investor with a reported $75 million stake. The company’s valuation is estimated above $6 billion. Funds will accelerate energy storage and recycling operations as demand from AI data centers rises. Redwood claims to recycle over 70% of used battery packs in North America.
January 28, 2026
Google leak reveals “Aluminium OS” — Android desktop for PCs caught on video
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Google leak reveals “Aluminium OS” — Android desktop for PCs caught on video

Google briefly published screen recordings of “Aluminium OS,” an Android-based desktop interface, running on a Chromebook before restricting access to the footage. The videos showed window controls and a Chrome extensions button, suggesting a PC-style Android build. Tech sites say the leak offers the clearest look yet at Google’s Android-for-PC project. Google has not announced launch details or device compatibility.
January 28, 2026
Technology News 27.01.2026
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Technology News 27.01.2026

Pinterest will cut about 700 jobs, nearly 15% of its staff, as it shifts resources toward AI-focused roles and products. OpenAI VP and CISO Matt Knight resigned after five years, highlighting the launch of Aardvark and the company’s expanded security program. SpaceX opposes BEAD broadband grants tied to subscriber milestones, seeking more flexible Starlink funding. Gemini 3 Flash now supports agentic vision with code execution for visual reasoning.
January 27, 2026
Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial
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Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury will hear claims this week that Meta, TikTok, and YouTube designed their platforms to addict children and harm mental health. Plaintiff K.G.M., 19, alleges the apps worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts. Snap settled with the plaintiff on confidential terms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify.
January 26, 2026
Doomscrolling in 2026? Minimalist Android apps and digital detox tips are back
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Doomscrolling in 2026? Minimalist Android apps and digital detox tips are back

Two new guides this week are promoting simpler phones and curated apps to combat digital fatigue and “doomscrolling.” In China, unplugging groups on Douban have reached nearly 40,000 members as young people test analog routines. A Columbia study found “addictive use,” not just screen time, links more closely to mental health. Writers now focus on triggers and patterns, not hours online.
January 26, 2026
Technology News 26.01.2026
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Technology News 26.01.2026

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Sunday morning triggered loud sonic booms across California’s Central Coast as it carried 25 Starlink satellites. BraX Technologies announced the open_slate, a privacy-focused 12-inch tablet running de-Googled Android and Ubuntu, with crowdfunding set for February and shipping in August. Owlchemy Labs’ Job Simulator surpassed 6 million installs, boosted by bundles and VR platform expansions.
January 26, 2026
150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database
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150 Million Passwords Exposed: Gmail and Facebook Logins Found in Open Database

A security researcher discovered an unsecured database with about 149 million username-password pairs, including millions linked to Gmail and Facebook accounts. The cache, traced to infostealer malware, was removed after the alert. The database included credentials for banking, streaming, crypto, and government accounts, with no password protection or encryption.
January 25, 2026
149 Million Passwords Exposed Online: Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook Logins Found in Unsecured Infostealer Database
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149 Million Passwords Exposed Online: Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook Logins Found in Unsecured Infostealer Database

A researcher found an open database with 149 million stolen logins, including 48 million Gmail credentials and some tied to government domains. The 96GB trove, lacking any protection, was taken offline after nearly a month. Analysts say such caches enable automated account takeovers using infostealer malware. The exposed data included direct login links, making attacks easier.
January 24, 2026
Technology News 24.01.2026
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Technology News 24.01.2026

SpaceX plans to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, with liftoff scheduled between 7:17 and 11:17 a.m. Google is rolling out a fix for the Phone app’s unwanted rotation, adding a default portrait mode. Ubisoft will reportedly end the Watch Dogs franchise amid restructuring and new investment from Tencent. AdGuard’s lifetime family ad blocker is on sale for $39.99.
January 24, 2026
AI apps just beat mobile games on spending in 2025 — a first for the app economy
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AI apps just beat mobile games on spending in 2025 — a first for the app economy

Consumer spending on non-game mobile apps surpassed games for the first time in 2025, reaching $167 billion globally, Sensor Tower reported. Generative AI apps accounted for over $5 billion in in-app revenue, with downloads doubling to 3.8 billion. ChatGPT led AI app revenue at $3.4 billion. Total mobile app downloads neared 150 billion last year.
January 23, 2026
Technology News 22.01.2026
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Technology News 22.01.2026

Blue Origin launched six tourists to suborbital space on New Shepard’s 38th mission, after a last-minute crew change due to illness. The rocket lifted off from West Texas following a delay over unauthorized personnel on the range. Passengers experienced weightlessness and crossed the Kármán Line before landing separately. Ticket prices remain undisclosed.
January 22, 2026
Nova Launcher bought again: Instabridge says it will keep the Android favorite alive — but ads are already showing up
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Nova Launcher bought again: Instabridge says it will keep the Android favorite alive — but ads are already showing up

Instabridge has acquired Nova Launcher and is considering ads in the free version, while Nova Launcher Prime will remain ad-free. Users and tech sites report ad tracking code and new ad permissions in the latest update, with some already seeing ads in the app drawer. Instabridge says Nova is not shutting down and is exploring paid tiers. The app now lists Instabridge as developer on Google Play.
January 21, 2026
Sergey Brin says Google hires “tons” without degrees as AI shakes Silicon Valley hiring
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Sergey Brin says Google hires “tons” without degrees as AI shakes Silicon Valley hiring

Google co-founder Sergey Brin said the company has hired “tons” of employees without bachelor’s degrees, reflecting a drop in degree requirements from 93% of job listings in 2017 to 77% in 2022, according to Burning Glass. Tech firms including Microsoft and Apple are also moving away from mandatory degrees. Brin urged students not to abandon computer science despite AI advances. JPMorgan and Palantir executives echoed doubts about traditional credentials.
January 20, 2026
Google’s ‘high-friction’ Android sideloading is coming — what it means for Play Store users
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Google’s ‘high-friction’ Android sideloading is coming — what it means for Play Store users

Google will require stricter identity verification for Android app sideloading starting March 2026, with new warnings for unverified developers and possible internet checks. The changes, aimed at curbing scams, roll out first in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand in September 2026, expanding globally through 2027. Google says the process will add friction but not block sideloading.
January 20, 2026
Google’s “high-friction” Android sideloading update is coming — here’s what changes
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Google’s “high-friction” Android sideloading update is coming — here’s what changes

Google will require extra steps for sideloading apps on Android, calling it an “Accountability Layer” rather than a ban. New Play Store text strings show an “Install without verifying” option with added warnings and online checks. The rollout is expected to start later this year in Brazil, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, according to Android Authority. The change also affects Google TV and Android TV devices.
January 20, 2026
Edge AI is Here: The New On-Device AI Gadgets That Could Make Your Smartphone Feel Old
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Edge AI is Here: The New On-Device AI Gadgets That Could Make Your Smartphone Feel Old

AI inference is moving from cloud servers to local devices for speed, privacy, and cost, according to new industry reports. Consumer hardware launches now emphasize wearables and “screenless” products over phones. Chipmakers say demand is rising but cite limits in power, memory, and standards. Analysts project the global edge AI market could reach $143 billion by 2034.
January 19, 2026
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