News 30 January 2026 - 1 February 2026

Pyxis Tankers Stock Gets a Holiday Pause — The Freight-Rate Test Comes Next
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Pyxis Tankers Stock Gets a Holiday Pause — The Freight-Rate Test Comes Next

Pyxis Tankers shares closed Friday at $4.60, up 5.7% for the week after first-quarter earnings beat analyst profit estimates but missed revenue forecasts. Nasdaq will remain closed Monday for Memorial Day, delaying trading until Tuesday. Pyxis reported $10 million in revenue and net income of $2.4 million, with 72.9% of Q2 days fixed at an average $21,000 daily rate. Peers Scorpio Tankers, Ardmore Shipping, and Torm declined into the break.
May 25, 2026
Leak claims foldable iPhone will pack record 5,500mAh battery — and it may force Samsung’s hand
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Leak claims foldable iPhone will pack record 5,500mAh battery — and it may force Samsung’s hand

A leak reported by PhoneArena claims Apple’s first foldable iPhone will feature a 5,500 mAh battery, larger than those in previous iPhones and current Samsung foldables. Nikkei Asia says Apple will prioritize premium models in 2026, delaying the standard iPhone 18 to 2027 due to rising component costs. Honor is also rumored to be developing a larger foldable device to replace its Magic Vs series. Apple has not commented.
February 1, 2026
Technology News 01.02.2026
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Technology News 01.02.2026

Apple released iOS 26.2.1, enabling AirTag2 support and bug fixes for eligible iPhones. AirTag2, announced Jan. 26, offers up to 50% greater range and a louder chirp, priced at $29 each or $99 for four. Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 Ultra in San Francisco on Feb. 25, with leaks pointing to camera and battery upgrades. Apple is also exploring more paid software bundles following the Creator Studio launch.
February 1, 2026
Google dodges $2.36 billion disgorgement bid in privacy class action, but $425 million verdict stands
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Google dodges $2.36 billion disgorgement bid in privacy class action, but $425 million verdict stands

A U.S. judge in San Francisco denied a request to force Google to surrender $2.36 billion in alleged profits and rejected a broad injunction in a privacy class action. The court also refused Google’s bid to decertify the class, leaving a $425 million jury award intact. Google said it will appeal. The case centers on Google’s data collection after users disabled a privacy setting.
January 31, 2026
India could ban social media for under-16s as Modi ally targets Meta and YouTube
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India could ban social media for under-16s as Modi ally targets Meta and YouTube

L.S.K. Devarayalu, an ally of Prime Minister Modi, has introduced a bill to ban social media accounts for anyone under 16 in India, requiring platforms to verify users’ ages. The move follows similar restrictions in Australia and France. Meta, Alphabet, and X have not commented. State governments and top economic officials are also pushing for age-based online limits.
January 31, 2026
Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal goes cold as talks shift to a smaller stake
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Nvidia’s $100 billion OpenAI deal goes cold as talks shift to a smaller stake

Nvidia’s planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI has stalled amid internal doubts, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Talks have shifted toward a smaller deal, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang calling the original agreement non-binding. Amazon is in early discussions to invest up to $50 billion, while OpenAI seeks new funding to expand data center capacity. OpenAI also signed a $10 billion-plus deal with Cerebras for additional computing power.
January 31, 2026
Apple’s AirTag 2 arrives with longer range, louder speaker — and an iOS update you may need
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Apple’s AirTag 2 arrives with longer range, louder speaker — and an iOS update you may need

Apple launched its second-generation AirTag at $29, adding a louder speaker, longer Precision Finding range, and Apple Watch support. The device requires iOS 26.2.1 or later. Over 50 airlines now accept Share Item Location links to help track delayed luggage. iOS 26.2.1 and watchOS 26.2.1 updates, released Jan. 26, support the new AirTag and include bug fixes.
January 31, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy A07 5G lands in Malaysia with Gemini AI and a RM699 launch deal
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Samsung’s Galaxy A07 5G lands in Malaysia with Gemini AI and a RM699 launch deal

Samsung launched the Galaxy A07 5G in Malaysia, offering a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, and Google’s Gemini assistant. The phone is priced at 699 ringgit for the top model and comes with six years of security updates. Launches in India and other Asian markets are set for early February. The device carries an IP54 rating and Knox Vault security.
January 31, 2026
A $50 smart ring that turns into a watch? Rogbid Fusion takes aim at Casio, Timex

A $50 smart ring that turns into a watch? Rogbid Fusion takes aim at Casio, Timex

Rogbid has launched the Fusion, a $49.99 wearable that functions as both a smart ring and a wristwatch, offering heart-rate and sleep tracking with a 0.49-inch OLED display. The device undercuts rivals like Oura and Casio, supports Android and iOS, and claims five-day battery life and 5 ATM water resistance. Most performance details rely on Rogbid’s own specifications, with independent reviews pending.
January 31, 2026
Should you restart your iPhone and Android every week? The NSA reboot advice resurfaces
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Should you restart your iPhone and Android every week? The NSA reboot advice resurfaces

The NSA continues to advise iPhone and Android users to reboot their phones weekly to help disrupt certain memory-based malware, according to renewed reports Friday. Security experts say a restart can flush out some spyware, though persistent threats may survive. Apple recently flagged sophisticated attacks exploiting WebKit flaws but notes its latest iOS update lists no new vulnerabilities. The NSA guidance does not call for factory resets.
January 31, 2026
Samsung’s $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Fast in the U.S. — What It Says About Premium Phones
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Samsung’s $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Fast in the U.S. — What It Says About Premium Phones

Samsung’s $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold phone sold out on its U.S. online store within minutes of its January 30 launch. The company has not disclosed how many units were available or when restocking will occur. The tri-fold device, available only in a 512GB black model, is Samsung’s most expensive foldable to date. No trade-in options were offered at launch.
January 31, 2026
Galaxy S26 leak hints Google’s Pixel scam-call screening is coming — and CallCore is the tell
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Galaxy S26 leak hints Google’s Pixel scam-call screening is coming — and CallCore is the tell

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 may support Google’s Android CallCore, potentially bringing Pixel-exclusive scam-call protection to Samsung’s flagship, according to Android Authority. Evidence includes a software flag found in Galaxy S26 Ultra log files. Details on regional availability, carrier restrictions, and Samsung’s chosen dialer app remain unclear.
January 31, 2026
Amazfit adds 20 new Mini Apps and Zepp 10 badges in software push for smartwatch users
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Amazfit adds 20 new Mini Apps and Zepp 10 badges in software push for smartwatch users

Zepp Health has launched around 20 new Mini Apps for Amazfit smartwatches, expanding the Zepp ecosystem to over 400 apps. The update adds tools for training, health, travel, and nutrition, including a Food Log, Biometric Anomaly Detector, and GRun for Amazfit. The Zepp app on iOS now features a new “Badges” tab and a redesigned home screen; Android support is expected soon.
January 31, 2026
Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: new camera island, Android 16 — and a 25W magnetic charger surfaces
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Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: new camera island, Android 16 — and a 25W magnetic charger surfaces

Leaked images show the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a raised rear camera island and a 200MP main sensor. Samsung’s new “Magnetic Wireless Charger” appears to support 25W Qi2 wireless charging for the S26 Ultra. Multiple sources point to a Galaxy Unpacked launch event on February 25, though Samsung has not confirmed the date. The S26 Ultra is expected to run Android 16 with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
January 31, 2026
Technology News 31.01.2026
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Technology News 31.01.2026

SpaceX posted about $8 billion in EBITDA on $15-16 billion in revenue last year, according to sources. Oracle may cut up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI data-center expansion as US banks pull back. Western game publishers face a downturn, with Xbox sales and Ubisoft struggling, and GAME closing. MIT researchers unveiled a chip-based cooling method that cools trapped-ion quantum computers far below standard limits.
January 31, 2026
Erased for centuries, Hipparchus’ star catalog resurfaces after particle accelerator scan
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Erased for centuries, Hipparchus’ star catalog resurfaces after particle accelerator scan

Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory used synchrotron X-ray beams to reveal erased star maps in the Codex Climaci Rescriptus, including fragments linked to Hipparchus’s ancient star catalog. The team identified hidden Greek text and star coordinates by detecting chemical traces of old ink on reused parchment. The manuscript was transported from the Museum of the Bible in Washington under strict conditions due to its fragility.
January 30, 2026
New blood test markers may spot pancreatic cancer earlier — and beat CA19-9 alone
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New blood test markers may spot pancreatic cancer earlier — and beat CA19-9 alone

A four-protein blood test detected 91.9% of pancreatic cancers and 87.5% of early-stage cases in stored samples, with a 5% false-positive rate, NIH researchers reported Friday. The panel combined two newly identified proteins with CA19-9 and THBS2. Researchers said larger, prospective studies are needed before clinical use. Routine screening for pancreatic cancer remains unrecommended for average-risk adults.
January 30, 2026
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