News 22 January 2026 - 23 January 2026

LSEG trades lower as market looks for signs AI risk is easing
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LSEG trades lower as market looks for signs AI risk is easing

LSEG shares fell 1.22% to 8,902p Thursday, underperforming the FTSE 100, as investors questioned whether AI-driven selling has ended. The stock remains up 27% since Elliott Management’s stake but is still 23% below its 2025 peak. LSEG reported record Q1 income and confirmed the end of its latest buyback program. Analysts remain focused on whether LSEG’s AI data strategy will translate into paid revenue.
June 11, 2026
TikTok avoids U.S. ban with Oracle-led joint venture deal — here’s who owns what now
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TikTok avoids U.S. ban with Oracle-led joint venture deal — here’s who owns what now

ByteDance said Friday it will shift TikTok’s U.S. operations to a new joint venture, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each taking 15% stakes and ByteDance retaining 19.9%. The venture will control U.S. user data on Oracle’s cloud and oversee TikTok’s algorithm security. Adam Presser was named CEO. Both U.S. and Chinese officials approved the deal.
January 23, 2026
Google Pixel “Take a Message” bug may leak your background audio — Google investigates
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Google Pixel “Take a Message” bug may leak your background audio — Google investigates

Google is investigating reports that its Pixel “Take a Message” feature may transmit users’ background audio to callers after missed calls. Some Reddit users say they heard room noise instead of a voicemail greeting on certain Pixel models. Google confirmed the feature is available on Pixel 4 and newer in the US, UK, Ireland, and Australia. The company says it is actively investigating the issue.
January 23, 2026
AI apps just beat mobile games on spending in 2025 — a first for the app economy
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AI apps just beat mobile games on spending in 2025 — a first for the app economy

Consumer spending on non-game mobile apps surpassed games for the first time in 2025, reaching $167 billion globally, Sensor Tower reported. Generative AI apps accounted for over $5 billion in in-app revenue, with downloads doubling to 3.8 billion. ChatGPT led AI app revenue at $3.4 billion. Total mobile app downloads neared 150 billion last year.
January 23, 2026
Apple shifts iPhone screen orders to Samsung as BOE production trouble drags on

Apple shifts iPhone screen orders to Samsung as BOE production trouble drags on

Apple shifted millions of iPhone OLED panel orders from BOE to Samsung Display after BOE faced production issues, South Korea’s The Elec reported Friday. BOE halted OLED panel production for select iPhone models in late 2025 due to defects, prompting Samsung to take over the volume. Apple is also reportedly raising display standards for the iPhone 18, which could further limit BOE’s role.
January 23, 2026
Apple’s AI pin: Report says AirTag-sized wearable could arrive in 2027 as Siri turns into a chatbot
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Apple’s AI pin: Report says AirTag-sized wearable could arrive in 2027 as Siri turns into a chatbot

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable pin, similar in size to an AirTag, with a possible launch in 2027, The Information reported. The project remains in early stages and could be canceled. The report comes as Apple works on a major Siri upgrade using Google’s Gemini AI models. Apple has not commented on the device or the Siri update.
January 23, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold hits U.S. Samsung stores for demos — but you still can’t buy it yet
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold hits U.S. Samsung stores for demos — but you still can’t buy it yet

Samsung began showcasing its Galaxy Z TriFold phone at seven U.S. stores on Jan. 23, ahead of a wider release set for Q1 2026. The tri-folding device opens to a 10-inch display and will launch in Korea at 3.59 million won ($2,440) on Dec. 12, 2025. U.S. pricing and sale date remain unannounced. The in-store demo is hands-on only, with no sales yet.
January 23, 2026
Google AI Mode in Search taps Gmail and Photos for answers — what users are opting into
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Google AI Mode in Search taps Gmail and Photos for answers — what users are opting into

Google has launched a “Personal Intelligence” feature in Search, letting AI Mode access Gmail and Google Photos for personalized results. The rollout is limited to U.S. Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers using Search Labs in English. Google says full inboxes and photo libraries aren’t used for AI training but warns of possible errors and higher data use. Workspace and education accounts are excluded.
January 23, 2026
MakeUseOf Shows How to Turn Your Phone Into a Universal TV Remote With Zero Extra Hardware
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MakeUseOf Shows How to Turn Your Phone Into a Universal TV Remote With Zero Extra Hardware

A MakeUseOf guide released Thursday details how smartphones can control TVs using Wi‑Fi or built-in infrared, without extra hardware. Apple, Roku, and Amazon offer official phone remote apps, but users report ongoing compatibility issues and frequent ads in third-party options. Universal TV Remote App‑IR requires an IR blaster for some functions. Verizon notes both devices must share a network for Wi‑Fi control.
January 23, 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
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