News 26 January 2026 - 27 January 2026

Coles at one-year high ahead of ACCC review, low volume keeps bid hidden
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Coles at one-year high ahead of ACCC review, low volume keeps bid hidden

Coles shares closed at A$24.41 Friday, a 52-week high, up 1.5% on light volume of 2.10 million, below the 3.08 million average. The ACCC will begin monitoring supermarket prices at Coles and Woolworths from July 1 under new excessive-pricing rules. Coles’ price-earnings ratio stands at 32.28, with a 2.99% dividend yield. The company’s FY26 investor day is set for August 25.
June 27, 2026
Apple just updated the iPhone 5s — iOS 12.5.8 keeps iMessage and FaceTime working past 2027
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Apple just updated the iPhone 5s — iOS 12.5.8 keeps iMessage and FaceTime working past 2027

Apple released iOS 12.5.8 and iPadOS 12.5.8 on Jan. 26 for older devices, extending a system certificate required for iMessage, FaceTime, and device activation through January 2027. The update targets iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, certain iPads, and iPod touch models stuck on iOS 12. Apple said these updates have no published CVE entries. iOS 15.8.6 received the same certificate extension.
January 27, 2026
Android 17 leak shows Google’s “blurry” redesign — plus a new screen recorder
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Android 17 leak shows Google’s “blurry” redesign — plus a new screen recorder

Leaked screenshots show Android 17 testing a broader blur effect on menus like the volume and power controls, replacing solid backgrounds with translucent panels. The internal build also adds a revamped screen recorder and a new “Lock app” shortcut. The changes echo Apple’s recent push for translucent interface layers. Some users have raised concerns about readability.
January 27, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition lands for Milano Cortina 2026 — here’s what athletes will get
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition lands for Milano Cortina 2026 — here’s what athletes will get

Samsung will distribute nearly 3,800 Galaxy Z Flip7 “Olympic Edition” phones to athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, starting Jan. 30. The device, not for sale to the public, includes a 100GB 5G eSIM and custom apps. Athletes will receive the phones at Olympic Villages in six cities, with on-site support for activation and data transfer.
January 27, 2026
Apple Drops iOS 26.3 Beta 3 — The Update That Helps You Move to Android
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Apple Drops iOS 26.3 Beta 3 — The Update That Helps You Move to Android

Apple released beta 3 versions of its 26.3 software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV, and Vision Pro on Monday. iOS 26.3 adds a built-in “Transfer to Android” tool and an EU-only notification setting for third-party wearables. Public release timing remains unclear, with estimates ranging from late January to early February. No major new features were reported for macOS 26.3 beta 3.
January 27, 2026
Technology News 27.01.2026
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Technology News 27.01.2026

Pinterest will cut about 700 jobs, nearly 15% of its staff, as it shifts resources toward AI-focused roles and products. OpenAI VP and CISO Matt Knight resigned after five years, highlighting the launch of Aardvark and the company’s expanded security program. SpaceX opposes BEAD broadband grants tied to subscriber milestones, seeking more flexible Starlink funding. Gemini 3 Flash now supports agentic vision with code execution for visual reasoning.
January 27, 2026
Claude gets interactive Slack and Canva apps as Anthropic turns chat into a work hub
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Claude gets interactive Slack and Canva apps as Anthropic turns chat into a work hub

Anthropic launched interactive workplace tools in Claude on Monday, letting paid users access Slack, Asana, Canva, Figma, and more directly in chat. The update uses MCP Apps, a new extension to the Model Context Protocol. Wider client support, including ChatGPT, is expected this week. The move raises concerns about user control and security.
January 26, 2026
Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim
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Nike investigates alleged 1.4TB data leak after “World Leaks” hacking claim

Nike is investigating a possible data breach after the group World Leaks claimed to have leaked 1.4 terabytes of company files online. Cybernews and The Register reported the files appear to contain design and manufacturing data, not customer or employee personal information. Nike has not confirmed what was stolen or if a ransom was demanded. Shares of Nike were unchanged late Monday morning.
January 26, 2026
VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech
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VinFast’s cheap self-driving play: Autobrains deal targets Tesla-style “Robo-Car” tech

VinFast and Autobrains announced a partnership to develop affordable autonomous driving tech using a camera-based “Robo-Car” system, now piloted on VF 8 and VF 9 models in Hanoi. The setup uses seven cameras and a chip, avoiding LiDAR, radar, and high-definition maps. Broader testing is planned for larger cities and international markets. The companies aim to expand beyond current Level 2 driver-assistance features.
January 26, 2026
EU puts WhatsApp Channels under toughest Digital Services Act rules, giving Meta until May
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EU puts WhatsApp Channels under toughest Digital Services Act rules, giving Meta until May

The European Commission has designated WhatsApp’s Channels as a “very large online platform” under the Digital Services Act, citing 51.7 million monthly EU users. Meta must comply with stricter rules targeting illegal and harmful content by mid-May. The new obligations apply only to Channels, not private messaging. Oversight will involve both the Commission and Ireland’s digital regulator.
January 26, 2026
New James Webb dark matter map exposes the universe’s hidden “cosmic web” in record detail
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New James Webb dark matter map exposes the universe’s hidden “cosmic web” in record detail

Scientists using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have produced the most detailed dark matter map of the COSMOS field, covering an area 2.5 times the size of the full Moon. The map, created through weak gravitational lensing, reveals the distribution of unseen mass by analyzing shape distortions in nearly 800,000 galaxies. Researchers say the data is twice as sharp as previous maps.
January 26, 2026
Nvidia’s open-source Earth-2 AI weather models drop as a U.S. winter storm tests forecasts
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Nvidia’s open-source Earth-2 AI weather models drop as a U.S. winter storm tests forecasts

Nvidia unveiled new open AI weather models at a Houston meteorology conference, including Earth-2 Medium Range, which it says outperformed Google DeepMind’s GenCast on over 70 variables. The models run on GPUs for faster, more frequent forecasts and allow users to operate and customize them on their own hardware. Nvidia is releasing the models and tools as open source via Hugging Face.
January 26, 2026
Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust
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Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust

The U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, citing failures to protect sensitive IRS data. The department holds 31 contracts with the firm, totaling $4.8 million annually. The move follows the conviction of ex-contractor Charles Littlejohn, who leaked tax records of hundreds of thousands, including Donald Trump, between 2018 and 2020. Booz Allen has not responded to the termination.
January 26, 2026
Microsoft’s Maia 200 AI chip takes a swing at Nvidia’s CUDA lock-in as Azure rollout starts
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Microsoft’s Maia 200 AI chip takes a swing at Nvidia’s CUDA lock-in as Azure rollout starts

Microsoft unveiled its Maia 200 AI inference chip on Monday, built on TSMC’s 3-nanometer process and featuring 216GB HBM3e memory. Initial deployment begins this week in Iowa, followed by Arizona. Microsoft claims Maia 200 outperforms Amazon’s Trainium and Google’s TPU in key benchmarks and will power OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 models on Azure. New software tools for Maia 200 include a development kit compatible with PyTorch.
January 26, 2026
Apple’s new AirTag goes louder and longer-range — and the price stays $29
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Apple’s new AirTag goes louder and longer-range — and the price stays $29

Apple unveiled a new AirTag with a 50% louder speaker and extended Bluetooth and Precision Finding range, priced at $29. Precision Finding now works on newer Apple Watch models. The tracker supports temporary location sharing with airlines and remains compatible with existing accessories. Online orders opened Monday; retail availability starts later this week.
January 26, 2026
EU launches fresh X probe after Grok sexual deepfake outcry, widens algorithm case
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EU launches fresh X probe after Grok sexual deepfake outcry, widens algorithm case

The European Commission has launched a formal Digital Services Act probe into X, focusing on Grok’s image tools and the spread of illegal sexual deepfakes. Regulators also expanded a separate investigation into X’s recommender algorithms. X says it has restricted image editing and location tracking, but the Commission warns new risks persist. No deadline has been set for the case.
January 26, 2026
IonQ to buy SkyWater for $1.8 billion to bring quantum chipmaking in-house
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IonQ to buy SkyWater for $1.8 billion to bring quantum chipmaking in-house

IonQ will acquire SkyWater Technology in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.8 billion, giving SkyWater shareholders $35 per share. IonQ aims to use the foundry to accelerate development of quantum processors, targeting 200,000-qubit systems by 2028. SkyWater will operate as a subsidiary and keep its name. IonQ raised its 2025 revenue forecast following the announcement.
January 26, 2026
Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial
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Zuckerberg to testify as Meta, TikTok and YouTube face first youth addiction trial

A Los Angeles jury will hear claims this week that Meta, TikTok, and YouTube designed their platforms to addict children and harm mental health. Plaintiff K.G.M., 19, alleges the apps worsened her depression and suicidal thoughts. Snap settled with the plaintiff on confidential terms. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify.
January 26, 2026
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