News 22 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way
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Samsung’s One UI 8.5 plans leak out: custom Quick Settings images and bigger icons are on the way

Samsung detailed new Good Lock features for One UI 8.5, including custom images for Quick Settings tiles and expanded home screen controls, according to a company forum post. The One UI 8.5 beta remains limited to the Galaxy S25 series, with broader rollout expected later, SamMobile reported. Early testers noted larger icon sizing, editable labels, and new lock screen animation tools. Most users will get the update with the next Galaxy S launch.
January 23, 2026
Technology News 23.01.2026
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Technology News 23.01.2026

Apple’s iOS 26 introduced a Liquid Glass design, criticized for reducing legibility; users can disable it in Settings under Accessibility by enabling Reduce Transparency. Nvidia is set to launch Arm-based N1/N1X laptops with Lenovo and Dell, targeting a spring release. AMI Labs, led by Yann LeCun, announced plans to build world-model AI systems and is valued around $3.5 billion. Meta’s Andrew Bosworth signaled a shift from VR to AR and mobile after Reality Labs layoffs.
January 23, 2026
Rocket Lab’s first 2026 launch puts Open Cosmos telecom satellites in orbit — and the Europe angle is getting louder
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Rocket Lab’s first 2026 launch puts Open Cosmos telecom satellites in orbit — and the Europe angle is getting louder

Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket launched two Open Cosmos satellites into a 1,050-km orbit Thursday, marking the start of Open Cosmos’ low-Earth-orbit telecom constellation. The mission, named “The Cosmos Will See You Now,” lifted off from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula at 11:52 p.m. local time. Open Cosmos said the launch follows its recent acquisition of high-priority Ka-band spectrum for broadband services.
January 22, 2026
OpenEvidence nabs $250 million, doubles to $12 billion valuation as medical AI heats up

OpenEvidence nabs $250 million, doubles to $12 billion valuation as medical AI heats up

OpenEvidence raised $250 million in a Series D round co-led by Thrive Capital and DST Global, doubling its valuation to $12 billion in three months. The medical AI startup says over 40% of U.S. physicians use its tool daily. The company plans to use the new funds for research, development, and expanding its AI system. Most revenue comes from advertising, with the platform free for clinicians with a National Provider Identifier.
January 22, 2026
Webb catches a baby Sun-like star making crystals — and blasting them toward comet territory
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Webb catches a baby Sun-like star making crystals — and blasting them toward comet territory

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope detected crystalline silicates forming near the young protostar EC 53 during its regular accretion bursts, according to a study in Nature. The crystals appear during rapid heating events and are likely pushed outward by stellar winds, but researchers have not directly observed them reaching the comet-forming outer disk.
January 22, 2026
Under Armour data breach scare: 72 million customer records surface on hacking forum
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Under Armour data breach scare: 72 million customer records surface on hacking forum

Under Armour is investigating claims that hackers leaked data from about 72 million customer accounts online. Breach tracker Have I Been Pwned reports exposed emails, birth dates, locations, and purchase details. The Everest ransomware group demanded ransom in November and published the data in January. Under Armour says no payment systems or passwords were compromised.
January 22, 2026
Autodesk’s 1,000-job cut: Why the AutoCAD maker is shrinking sales to fund AI and cloud
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Autodesk’s 1,000-job cut: Why the AutoCAD maker is shrinking sales to fund AI and cloud

Autodesk will cut about 1,000 jobs, or 7% of its workforce, mostly in customer-facing sales, as part of a sales overhaul. The company expects $135 million to $160 million in pre-tax restructuring charges and raised its outlook above prior guidance. CEO Andrew Anagnost told staff the cuts are not tied to AI replacement. Shares rose over 3% after the announcement.
January 22, 2026
Bezos’ Blue Origin takes on Starlink with TeraWave plan for 5,408 satellites
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Bezos’ Blue Origin takes on Starlink with TeraWave plan for 5,408 satellites

Blue Origin announced plans to begin deploying its TeraWave satellite constellation in late 2027, targeting enterprise, data center, and government clients. The network will use 5,408 satellites in low and medium Earth orbit, offering symmetrical speeds up to 6 terabits per second. TeraWave will not serve individual consumers. Pricing and revenue targets have not been disclosed.
January 22, 2026
Night sky tonight (Jan. 22, 2026): Northern Lights odds linger as Moon slides past Saturn
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Night sky tonight (Jan. 22, 2026): Northern Lights odds linger as Moon slides past Saturn

The Met Office says northern Scotland may see auroras tonight as geomagnetic activity from the Jan. 19 solar storm fades, but cloud cover could obscure the display. NOAA forecasts a minor G1 geomagnetic storm with a Kp index peak of 4.67. Australia’s space weather bureau expects mostly quiet conditions, though solar wind remains strong. High-frequency radio signals are running 10–15% below normal.
January 22, 2026
NASA’s TESS pauses planet hunt to track interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as a rare alignment hits
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NASA’s TESS pauses planet hunt to track interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as a rare alignment hits

NASA has paused TESS’s exoplanet search to observe interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS from Jan. 15-22, aiming to capture data during a rare near-opposition alignment. The satellite is collecting images and target pixel files, with all data released immediately to the public. 3I/ATLAS is only the third known interstellar comet. NASA confirms it poses no threat to Earth.
January 22, 2026
iQOO 15 Ultra teased with built-in cooling fan as AnTuTu score tops 4.51 million
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iQOO 15 Ultra teased with built-in cooling fan as AnTuTu score tops 4.51 million

The iQOO 15 Ultra scored over 4.51 million on AnTuTu in internal testing, according to the company’s product director. Leaked schematics show a built-in 17x17x4mm cooling fan with air intake below the camera and side exhaust. iQOO will launch the gaming-focused phone in China in February, offering two versions labeled “2077” and “2049.” Final battery and charging specs remain unconfirmed.
January 22, 2026
Utah’s Android bill is real: lawmaker wants the state to pick sides in iPhone vs Android feud
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Utah’s Android bill is real: lawmaker wants the state to pick sides in iPhone vs Android feud

Utah Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore introduced SB138 to designate Android as the state’s official mobile operating system. Cullimore said he doesn’t expect the bill to advance. Lawmakers also debated a separate bill restricting student phone use in schools. The Android measure would add the software to Utah’s list of state symbols if passed.
January 22, 2026
RFK Jr revives cellphone radiation debate with new HHS study after FDA pulls safety pages
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RFK Jr revives cellphone radiation debate with new HHS study after FDA pulls safety pages

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a study into cellphone radiation risks after the FDA removed claims of safety from its website. The move comes as agencies push wireless expansion and industry groups cite no proven health threat. The National Toxicology Program found some cancer links in rats exposed to older signals, but human studies show no consistent evidence of harm.
January 22, 2026
Microdrama Apps Are Surging in India and Hollywood — Here’s Why Big Brands Still Aren’t Buying In
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Microdrama Apps Are Surging in India and Hollywood — Here’s Why Big Brands Still Aren’t Buying In

Microdrama and AI apps fueled a rebound in India’s app downloads to 25.5 billion in 2025, with users logging 1.23 trillion hours, Sensor Tower reported. Short-drama app downloads jumped by over 350 million. FMCG brands are testing sponsorships but struggle to measure impact. Investors poured $22 million into Holywater, while global microdrama revenues hit $3 billion last year, led by $1.3 billion in the U.S.
January 22, 2026
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