News 24 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Got a new Apple Watch? Change these 7 settings now — including health alerts that start off disabled
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Got a new Apple Watch? Change these 7 settings now — including health alerts that start off disabled

A Tom’s Guide contributor urged Apple Watch users to adjust key settings, including notification controls and health features like hypertension and sleep apnea detection. Apple’s latest guidance details how to manage alerts and customize display options. Global wearable shipments rose 13% in Q1 2025, with Xiaomi overtaking Apple as top vendor, according to Omdia.
January 26, 2026
Chrome and Safari users warned: ‘rn’ lookalike links fuel a fresh phishing wave
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Chrome and Safari users warned: ‘rn’ lookalike links fuel a fresh phishing wave

Phishing campaigns are using “rn” to mimic the letter “m” in web addresses, targeting users of Chrome and Safari on mobile devices. Netcraft and other security firms have identified fake domains like rnicrosoft.com and rnarriottinternational.com in recent attacks. Experts urge users not to log in via emailed links and to use official apps or manually entered URLs. Attackers exploit small screens and quick decisions to steal credentials.
January 26, 2026
iOS 26 driving you crazy? The quick Safari, Phone and Music fixes iPhone users are trying
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iOS 26 driving you crazy? The quick Safari, Phone and Music fixes iPhone users are trying

After iOS 26’s redesign, user guides detail how to restore classic Safari and Phone layouts and disable new features like Apple Music’s AutoMix and Messages chat backgrounds. Complaints have surged over hidden controls and default settings, prompting many to adjust preferences. The update also adds a Preview app for PDFs and a new sleep score. Apple launched iOS 26 last year with a translucent interface and deeper AI integration.
January 26, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro leak says Dynamic Island could shrink 35% — and Face ID may move under the screen
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iPhone 18 Pro leak says Dynamic Island could shrink 35% — and Face ID may move under the screen

Leaks indicate the iPhone 18 Pro will have a slimmer Dynamic Island cutout, enabled by new OLED panels and Face ID sensors hidden under the display. Apple shares dipped 0.2% in premarket trading. Supply-chain sources say Samsung Display and LG Display will supply the upgraded screens, possibly excluding China’s BOE. The redesigned cutout could shrink to about 13.5 mm, down from 20.8 mm on the iPhone 17 Pro.
January 26, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Release Date Leak: Feb 25 Unpacked, March 11 Sales — What We Know
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Release Date Leak: Feb 25 Unpacked, March 11 Sales — What We Know

Samsung will reportedly unveil the Galaxy S26 series at an Unpacked event on February 25, with South Korean sales starting March 11, according to leaker Ice Universe. Leaks suggest U.S. pricing will match last year’s models, starting at $799 for the base S26. Rumored features include an AI “Privacy Display” and Qi2 wireless charging. Samsung has not confirmed the event or details.
January 26, 2026
Will AI Kill the Smartphone? OpenAI, Meta and Amazon Fuel a New Gadget Threat
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Will AI Kill the Smartphone? OpenAI, Meta and Amazon Fuel a New Gadget Threat

Global smartphone shipments are projected to fall about 6% this year, with no rebound expected in 2027, according to Counterpoint’s Yang Wang. The Economist reports Apple and Android face new competition from AI-first devices backed by OpenAI, Meta, and Amazon. Rising chip prices and manufacturing bottlenecks are squeezing phone makers. OpenAI plans to launch a device in the second half of 2026.
January 26, 2026
Fritz-Kola Says “No Price Hike” as Regenerative Sugar Beet Pilot Cuts CO2 — FritzBox Maker Faces Fibre Shift
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Fritz-Kola Says “No Price Hike” as Regenerative Sugar Beet Pilot Cuts CO2 — FritzBox Maker Faces Fibre Shift

fritz-kola said it will not raise prices as it shifts some sugar sourcing to regenerative farming, after a pilot project cut emissions by 1,534 tonnes of CO2 and yielded 1,449 tonnes of sugar. CEO Mirco Wolf Wiegert said climate measures are already included in pricing, despite higher costs for growers. The company partnered with start-up Klim and six German farms for the project.
January 26, 2026
DPD driver removed after doorbell video shows ‘fake’ iPhone delivery in Rochdale

DPD driver removed after doorbell video shows ‘fake’ iPhone delivery in Rochdale

DPD suspended a delivery driver after home security footage showed him leaving with a £1,264 iPhone instead of delivering it, despite logging a delivery photo. The customer, Samuel Taylor, reported the incident to Greater Manchester Police. Giffgaff called the delivery proof invalid and refunded Taylor’s deposit. DPD has not said if the phone was recovered.
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
US set for $1.6 billion USA Rare Earth stake deal as Washington chases homegrown magnets
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US set for $1.6 billion USA Rare Earth stake deal as Washington chases homegrown magnets

The U.S. government will acquire a 10% stake in USA Rare Earth as part of a $1.6 billion debt-and-equity deal focused on a Texas mine and Oklahoma magnet plant, sources told Reuters. A separate $1 billion private investment is also expected to be announced Monday. The deal involves 16.1 million shares and warrants for another 17.6 million, both priced at $17.17 each. USA Rare Earth declined to comment.
January 25, 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
Galaxy S26 leak hints Samsung may get Google Pixel’s Scam Detection call alerts
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Galaxy S26 leak hints Samsung may get Google Pixel’s Scam Detection call alerts

Code in Google’s Phone app indicates the Pixel-only Scam Detection feature may come to Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series. The tool flags suspicious calls using on-device AI, but it’s unclear if Samsung will preload Google’s dialer or if the feature will work with manual installation. Model numbers tied to the S26 lineup appeared in recent app code. Google has not confirmed a release.
January 25, 2026
Technology News 25.01.2026
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Technology News 25.01.2026

China is moving to restrict imports of Nvidia and other US-made AI chips, signaling a near-total cap amid US export controls. Apple’s iPhone Air faces sharp price cuts in the UK, China, and Australia, while the iPhone 17 holds steady. Apple Vision Pro tested immersive NBA viewing at a Lakers game. Rigetti Computing secured an $8.4 million contract to supply a 108-qubit quantum computer to India.
January 25, 2026
SEC drops Gemini Earn lawsuit after Winklevoss exchange customers get crypto back
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SEC drops Gemini Earn lawsuit after Winklevoss exchange customers get crypto back

The SEC has dropped its civil lawsuit against Gemini over the Gemini Earn program, citing a full in-kind return of customers’ crypto assets. The dismissal is with prejudice, blocking the agency from refiling the same claims. Gemini and the SEC filed the dismissal after Earn investors recovered funds through Genesis’s bankruptcy. Gemini agreed to pay up to $90 million in related settlements.
January 24, 2026
Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030
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Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030

Singapore will invest over S$1 billion in public AI research by 2030, officials announced Saturday. The plan targets basic research, industry applications, and talent development, with funds channeled to new research centres. Rising power and water costs linked to AI and data centre expansion were cited as concerns. The initiative forms part of the National AI Strategy 2.0.
January 24, 2026
Davos 2026: CEOs chant ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ on AI as IMF warns of a youth hit
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Davos 2026: CEOs chant ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ on AI as IMF warns of a youth hit

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI could affect 60% of jobs in advanced economies, with entry-level roles most at risk. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang countered that generative AI is driving job creation. Union leaders and policymakers called for stricter AI regulation as companies move from pilot projects to full deployment. Some executives told Reuters AI would justify layoffs already planned.
January 24, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai as China weighs H200 AI chip entry after customs block
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai as China weighs H200 AI chip entry after customs block

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Shanghai Saturday as the company awaits Beijing’s approval to sell its H200 AI chip in China, sources said. Chinese customs have instructed agents not to allow the H200 into the country. Some domestic tech firms have been warned to limit Nvidia chip purchases and prioritize local alternatives. Nvidia has not commented on Huang’s visit.
January 24, 2026
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