News 29 January 2026 - 30 January 2026

Salesforce stock jumps nearly 4% as Anthropic AI news lifts CRM ahead of earnings

Salesforce stock jumps nearly 4% as Anthropic AI news lifts CRM ahead of earnings

Salesforce shares rose 4% to $185.24 Tuesday morning, rebounding after a 3.8% drop Monday. The move followed Anthropic’s launch of new enterprise AI plug-ins for Slack and other platforms. Salesforce reports earnings after Wednesday’s close, with options pricing signaling expectations for a sharp stock move. The stock remains down about a third for 2026.
February 24, 2026
FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light
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FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light

The FCC has approved geofenced variable power devices for unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band, allowing higher power operation indoors and outdoors under new rules. The order sets power limits, creates exclusion zones, and seeks comment on expanding 6 GHz access, including for cruise ships. Industry groups welcomed the move, citing potential for increased Wi-Fi capacity and new device types.
January 30, 2026
Apple iOS 26.3 brings new carrier location-privacy switch as EU-only iPhone features expand
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Apple iOS 26.3 brings new carrier location-privacy switch as EU-only iPhone features expand

Apple has launched a “Limit Precise Location” feature for select iPhones and iPads running iOS 26.3, reducing the accuracy of location data shared with mobile networks. The option is available in Europe and a handful of other markets, limited to certain models and carriers. Apple says the setting does not affect emergency calls or app-based location sharing. The update also adds Europe-only features to meet EU rules.
January 30, 2026
Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?
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Google’s ‘Aluminium’ ChromeOS switch: Will your Chromebook get the Android-based update?

Google VP John Maletis said many current Chromebooks cannot run the new Android-based “Aluminium” software due to hardware limits, with no official list of supported models yet. A leaked video showed the software running on an HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook with Android-style features. The transition has raised concerns about lost ChromeOS functions and support gaps for schools and businesses.
January 30, 2026
Samsung teases a ‘privacy display layer’ for Galaxy phones — and the S26 Ultra buzz is back
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Samsung teases a ‘privacy display layer’ for Galaxy phones — and the S26 Ultra buzz is back

Samsung will introduce a customizable privacy feature for Galaxy devices to block nearby people from viewing screens, targeting situations like public transit. The company has not disclosed a launch date or device, but tech site T3 suggests the next Galaxy S may debut the tool. Users can apply the feature to specific apps and actions, including PIN entry and notification pop-ups.
January 30, 2026
Apple earnings: iPhone 17 surge lifts outlook to 16% growth as chip crunch looms
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Apple earnings: iPhone 17 surge lifts outlook to 16% growth as chip crunch looms

Apple reported $143.8 billion in revenue and $2.84 earnings per share for the holiday quarter, driven by strong iPhone 17 demand and a rebound in China. The company expects March-quarter revenue growth of 13% to 16%, above analyst forecasts, but warned of supply constraints due to chip shortages. Services revenue hit $30.01 billion, while Mac and wearables sales declined. Shares rose up to 3.5% after hours.
January 30, 2026
Technology News 30.01.2026
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Technology News 30.01.2026

West Virginia lawmakers advanced a bill to test tablet-based CPS investigations in two counties, aiming to reduce paperwork and improve fieldwork. The pilot follows criticism of the $272 million PATH system. Meanwhile, open-source firms like Hugging Face and Flower AI are building shared AI infrastructure as critics warn of industry concentration. Darren Aronofsky’s AI-driven series On This Day… 1776 drew criticism for lifeless visuals and generic storytelling.
January 30, 2026
Samsung and SK Hynix warn AI boom is squeezing memory chips for phones and PCs
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Samsung and SK Hynix warn AI boom is squeezing memory chips for phones and PCs

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix warned Thursday that PC and smartphone makers face tightening DRAM supplies as production shifts to AI-server memory. IDC and Counterpoint forecast global smartphone sales will fall at least 2% in 2026, while IDC expects the PC market to shrink by 4.9% this year. Samsung signaled only modest capacity growth through 2027, focusing on higher-margin AI chips.
January 29, 2026
Apple’s second-biggest acquisition ever: Inside the near-$2 billion Q.ai deal for “silent speech” tech
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Apple’s second-biggest acquisition ever: Inside the near-$2 billion Q.ai deal for “silent speech” tech

Apple has acquired Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai in a deal valued at nearly $2 billion, according to the Financial Times. About 100 Q.ai employees, including CEO Aviad Maizels, will join Apple. Q.ai developed technology to capture whispered speech and enhance audio in difficult environments. Apple has not disclosed how it will use Q.ai’s technology.
January 29, 2026
Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026
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Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026

Comcast lost 181,000 broadband subscribers in Q4, a steeper decline than analysts expected. The company will freeze broadband prices through 2026 and offer new bundles with free mobile lines. Theme parks and Peacock drove profits above forecasts, despite widening streaming losses. Revenue reached $32.31 billion; adjusted earnings were 84 cents per share.
January 29, 2026
Musk’s next mega-merger? SpaceX talks with xAI ahead of IPO plans
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Musk’s next mega-merger? SpaceX talks with xAI ahead of IPO plans

SpaceX and xAI are in merger talks ahead of a planned IPO, with xAI shares potentially exchanged for SpaceX shares, according to a source. Nevada filings show two entities tied to SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen were set up January 21. Some xAI executives may receive cash instead of stock. SpaceX, recently valued near $800 billion, has secured banks for an IPO possibly this year.
January 29, 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 will invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and says Cybercab robotaxi production is on track for 2026. CFO Vaibhav Taneja projects 2026 capital spending will exceed $20 billion. Tesla’s 2025 revenue fell about 3% to $94.83 billion, while its energy storage division posted record quarterly revenue of $3.84 billion. The company will stop selling Model S and Model X to focus on robotics.
January 29, 2026
SAP and ServiceNow rattle Wall Street — U.S. software stocks slide on AI disruption fears
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SAP and ServiceNow rattle Wall Street — U.S. software stocks slide on AI disruption fears

U.S. software stocks fell sharply Thursday after SAP’s cloud outlook and a post-earnings plunge in ServiceNow shares. The S&P 500 Software and Services Index dropped 6.5%. SAP lost 15% in Frankfurt, erasing over 40 billion euros in value after its 2026 cloud forecast missed estimates. ServiceNow’s stock slid despite raising its 2026 subscription revenue target and announcing a $5 billion buyback.
January 29, 2026
US threatens to hold back Gavi cash unless it drops mercury preservative thimerosal
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US threatens to hold back Gavi cash unless it drops mercury preservative thimerosal

The U.S. is withholding a $300 million pledge to Gavi unless the group starts phasing out thimerosal-containing vaccines, officials said. Gavi confirmed the request but said changes require board approval and must align with scientific consensus. Experts warn a rapid shift from multi-dose vials could raise costs and disrupt immunization efforts in low-income countries.
January 29, 2026
Report: Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60 billion OpenAI investment
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Report: Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon weigh up to $60 billion OpenAI investment

Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported. SoftBank is separately negotiating an additional $30 billion investment, according to Reuters. Microsoft shares fell 11% in early U.S. trading, while Nvidia and Amazon dropped about 1.5% each. OpenAI’s funding round could value the company at around $830 billion.
January 29, 2026
Microsoft’s $37.5B AI splurge: Azure beats, stock drops after earnings
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Microsoft’s $37.5B AI splurge: Azure beats, stock drops after earnings

Microsoft shares fell about 6.5% in after-hours trading after reporting record $37.5 billion in capital expenditures and slower cloud growth. Azure revenue rose 39%, while Microsoft 365 Copilot reached 15 million annual users. Quarterly revenue hit $81.3 billion, up 17%, with net income at $38.5 billion. CFO Amy Hood said capital spending will dip next quarter, but higher memory-chip prices may pressure margins.
January 29, 2026
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