NASDAQ:GOOGL 12 January 2026 - 17 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
Apple’s Siri is getting Google Gemini — why the AI deal is drawing fresh privacy and antitrust scrutinySAN FRANCISCO, Jan 17
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Apple’s Siri is getting Google Gemini — why the AI deal is drawing fresh privacy and antitrust scrutinySAN FRANCISCO, Jan 17

Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models to power a major Siri upgrade, the companies said Jan. 12. The move intensifies scrutiny from privacy lawyers and regulators as U.S. antitrust officials examine Google’s distribution deals. Apple faces pressure to show “Apple Intelligence” can drive iPhone upgrades ahead of its Jan. 29 earnings. Financial terms of the Gemini partnership were not disclosed.
January 17, 2026
Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 adds tap-to-resize widgets as Google rolls more Pixel fixes
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Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 adds tap-to-resize widgets as Google rolls more Pixel fixes

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 adds plus and minus buttons for resizing widgets on Pixel devices, replacing drag handles. The update, released Jan. 14, targets crashes, battery drain, sluggish Wi‑Fi, and charging issues. January security patches address two critical vulnerabilities, including one in Bluetooth. The beta covers Pixel 6 through Pixel 10, foldables, and tablets.
January 17, 2026
Google flags 12-year power grid waits as the new choke point for its AI data centers
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Google flags 12-year power grid waits as the new choke point for its AI data centers

Google says U.S. transmission delays now pose the biggest obstacle to new data centers, with some utilities quoting grid connection waits of over a decade. The company is considering co-locating centers next to power plants to bypass bottlenecks. U.S. electricity demand is projected to hit record highs in 2026. Regulators have ordered PJM to set standards for large power users near generators.
January 15, 2026
OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster
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OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras bet is about one thing: making ChatGPT faster

OpenAI will buy up to 750 megawatts of computing power from Cerebras Systems over three years in a deal exceeding $10 billion, a source said. The agreement aims to speed up AI inference as demand for fast responses grows. Cerebras claims its processors can deliver outputs up to 15 times faster than GPUs. Analysts warn mixing chip types could increase data center costs and complexity.
January 15, 2026
Google Gemini AI gets “Personal Intelligence” — and your Gmail and Photos are in play (if you opt in)
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Google Gemini AI gets “Personal Intelligence” — and your Gmail and Photos are in play (if you opt in)

Google began rolling out a beta “Personal Intelligence” feature for its Gemini app, linking Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history to customize responses for U.S. AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The feature is off by default. Google says some processed data may be reviewed by humans and used to improve services, depending on user settings. Wider availability is planned.
January 15, 2026
Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15
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Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15

Fitness tech in 2026 is focusing on behavior design, integrating social accountability, automated planning, and rewards to help users maintain routines. A major review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found apps and trackers increased daily steps by about 1,850 on average, with personalization and messaging features linked to stronger effects. Strava now offers Instant Workouts with personalized coaching.
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
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
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
Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts
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Google upgrades Veo 3.1 to make vertical AI video easier, with “Ingredients to Video” landing in YouTube Shorts

Google’s Veo 3.1 now generates native 9:16 vertical videos from reference images, targeting YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app. The “Ingredients to Video” tool offers improved motion and consistency for characters, objects, and backgrounds. Google is adding 1080p and 4K upscaling in select pro workflows, including Flow and Google Cloud tools.
January 14, 2026
Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)
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Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)

Google has confirmed a software bug causing Android volume buttons to adjust Accessibility volume instead of Media volume when “Select to Speak” is enabled. Users also report the keys no longer trigger the camera shutter. Google is working on a fix but advises disabling Select to Speak as a temporary workaround. No timeline for a permanent solution has been given.
January 14, 2026
Google Pixel January 2026 Update Rolling Out on Android 16: Big Pixel 10 GPU Fixes, Battery Drain Patch, and Critical Security Updates
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Google Pixel January 2026 Update Rolling Out on Android 16: Big Pixel 10 GPU Fixes, Battery Drain Patch, and Critical Security Updates

Google’s January 2026 Pixel update is rolling out with GPU performance improvements for the Pixel 10 series and battery drain fixes for Pixel 8 and newer models. The update includes the 2026-01-05 security patch. Devices from Pixel 7a to Pixel 10, including Pixel Fold and Tablet, are receiving the update. Region-specific builds are available depending on carrier and location.
January 14, 2026
Technology News 14.01.2026
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Technology News 14.01.2026

Apple and Google announced a partnership to integrate Google’s AI, including Gemini, into Apple software and Siri. Financial terms and duration of the deal remain undisclosed. Rezolve AI shares rose after raising 2026 revenue guidance, with analysts lifting price targets. Colorado lawmakers introduced a bill requiring automakers to recycle EV batteries by August 2028.
January 14, 2026
Google Photos could soon add Backup Schedule and Playback Speed controls in a new Expressive UI update (Jan 13, 2026)
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Google Photos could soon add Backup Schedule and Playback Speed controls in a new Expressive UI update (Jan 13, 2026)

Google Photos is testing new features including a Backup schedule setting, video playback speed controls, and an option to hide date separators in the photo grid, according to code found in version 7.58. Multiple tech outlets report these changes, but Google has not officially announced them. The updates were discovered through APK teardown and are not yet live.
January 13, 2026
January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes
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January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes

Google’s January 2026 Google System updates are rolling out to Android devices, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and ChromeOS. Users can now view Google Wallet transaction history across devices, including online purchases with virtual card numbers. The Play Store adds a new reward choice option. Android WebView receives security and privacy fixes.
January 13, 2026
Apple’s New Siri Could Debut in iOS 26.4 Beta as Google Gemini Deal Lifts Alphabet Toward $4 Trillion and Squeezes Microsoft Copilot
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Apple’s New Siri Could Debut in iOS 26.4 Beta as Google Gemini Deal Lifts Alphabet Toward $4 Trillion and Squeezes Microsoft Copilot

Apple confirmed it will base its next-generation AI, including a revamped Siri, on Google’s Gemini models under a new multi-year partnership. Alphabet shares surged past a $4 trillion valuation on the news. Apple says the new Siri will launch this year, with privacy standards maintained. Microsoft’s Copilot faces new competition as Google’s AI expands to iPhones.
January 13, 2026
7 Best Free Android Automation Apps to Automate Your Routine in 2026 (Plus Today’s Gemini Shopping & Privacy News)
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7 Best Free Android Automation Apps to Automate Your Routine in 2026 (Plus Today’s Gemini Shopping & Privacy News)

Google is expanding shopping inside its Gemini AI chatbot, partnering with Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair to enable instant checkout within chat for U.S. users. India is considering new smartphone security rules that would restrict background access to sensitive permissions, raising concerns among tech companies.
January 12, 2026
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