News 23 January 2026 - 25 January 2026

Kelly Services Eyes Holiday Return as Governance Plans Catch Attention
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Kelly Services Eyes Holiday Return as Governance Plans Catch Attention

Kelly Services Class A shares rose 10% this week to $10.66 amid a new governance request from Hunt Equity, which controls 92.2% of Class B shares and asked for a special committee to review possible transactions. Johnson Fistel launched a fiduciary-duty investigation into the board. No formal deal has been proposed. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
May 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
TikTok U.S. deal sealed with Oracle-led venture — here’s what changes for users
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TikTok U.S. deal sealed with Oracle-led venture — here’s what changes for users

ByteDance has won U.S. and Chinese approval to transfer TikTok’s U.S. business to a new majority-American venture backed by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, Sky News reported. TikTok pushed updated terms to U.S. users allowing GPS-level tracking and expanded data collection, Wired reported. ByteDance will retain 19.9% ownership, with each partner holding 15%, according to Data Center Dynamics. Adam Presser will lead the new entity as CEO, The Verge said.
January 24, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold hits U.S. stores for demos — but you still can’t buy it yet
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold hits U.S. stores for demos — but you still can’t buy it yet

Samsung is offering in-store demos of its Galaxy Z TriFold smartphone at select locations in California, New York, Texas, and Minnesota ahead of its U.S. launch. The company has not announced a U.S. release date or price, only stating an “early 2026” window. Demo units highlight the phone’s tri-fold design and Galaxy AI features. The device is already available in South Korea and parts of the Middle East.
January 24, 2026
iOS 26.3 Release Date Watch: Apple Readies RCS Texting, Android Transfer and Security Fixes
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iOS 26.3 Release Date Watch: Apple Readies RCS Texting, Android Transfer and Security Fixes

Apple is expected to release iOS 26.3 before January ends, preparing encrypted RCS messaging with Android and adding an iPhone-to-Android transfer tool, according to media reports. The update will also expand weather wallpaper options and include additional security fixes. Encrypted RCS will not be fully enabled at launch. Attention is turning to iOS 26.4, expected later in the spring.
January 24, 2026
149 Million Passwords Exposed Online: Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook Logins Found in Unsecured Infostealer Database
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149 Million Passwords Exposed Online: Gmail, Yahoo and Outlook Logins Found in Unsecured Infostealer Database

A researcher found an open database with 149 million stolen logins, including 48 million Gmail credentials and some tied to government domains. The 96GB trove, lacking any protection, was taken offline after nearly a month. Analysts say such caches enable automated account takeovers using infostealer malware. The exposed data included direct login links, making attacks easier.
January 24, 2026
Technology News 24.01.2026
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Technology News 24.01.2026

SpaceX plans to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday, with liftoff scheduled between 7:17 and 11:17 a.m. Google is rolling out a fix for the Phone app’s unwanted rotation, adding a default portrait mode. Ubisoft will reportedly end the Watch Dogs franchise amid restructuring and new investment from Tencent. AdGuard’s lifetime family ad blocker is on sale for $39.99.
January 24, 2026
Pegatron’s Texas factory deadline: Apple supplier targets end-March finish as AI server push heats up
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Pegatron’s Texas factory deadline: Apple supplier targets end-March finish as AI server push heats up

Pegatron will complete its first U.S. factory in Texas by the end of March, with trial production of AI servers using Nvidia chips set for late March or April. CEO Kuang-Chih Cheng said the plant marks Pegatron’s first U.S.-operated facility. The company expects triple-digit growth in AI server revenue this year and has secured orders for custom ASIC-powered servers.
January 23, 2026
EquipmentShare IPO pops about 16% in Nasdaq debut, valuing construction tech firm above $7 billion
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EquipmentShare IPO pops about 16% in Nasdaq debut, valuing construction tech firm above $7 billion

EquipmentShare.com began trading on Nasdaq Friday, opening at $28.50 and valuing the company near $7.16 billion, above its $24.50 IPO price. The firm raised about $747 million by selling 30.5 million shares. EquipmentShare operates 373 U.S. locations and reported a $25.2 million net loss for the first nine months of 2025 on $2.8 billion in sales.
January 23, 2026
Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut
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Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego he wants more chipmaking and R&D in Phoenix, following a new U.S.-Taiwan deal cutting tariffs to 15% and pledging $500 billion in investment and credit. Lai cited TSMC’s $165 billion Arizona project and pressed for double-tax relief, while warning against China’s “red lines,” according to Taiwanese media.
January 23, 2026
Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving
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Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving

Tesla has removed its basic Autopilot system from new U.S. and Canadian orders, leaving only adaptive cruise control as standard. Starting Feb. 14, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package will be available by subscription only, ending the $8,000 one-time purchase. The move comes as California regulators pressure Tesla to change its Autopilot marketing.
January 23, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Severe Turbulence Injures 10 on Cathay Pacific Flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong
    May 24, 2026, 10:48 PM EDT. A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe turbulence two hours before landing, injuring 10 people including six cabin crew and four passengers. The turbulence struck suddenly during meal service without warning. Passengers were thrown inside the cabin as the plane dropped twice, causing food carts and objects to fly. Medical personnel and doctors on board assisted after calls for emergency aid. The flight landed safely in Hong Kong; eight injured were hospitalized. Experts link increased turbulence to climate change, as rising global temperatures affect air patterns and aircraft safety.