News 15 January 2026

FTSE 100 Drops as AstraZeneca Hit Pounds London Shares
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London stocks lagged Tuesday as FTSE 100 missed surge in other corners

The FTSE 100 edged lower Thursday, though the main index drop didn’t tell the whole story. A big pharmaceutical stock weighed on the benchmark, but banks, miners, tech names and mid-cap shares all moved up in the background. FTSE 100 slipped 0.2% to 10,472.5. Gains in banks, up 2.2%, and miners, both industrial and precious-metal names, up over 4%, couldn’t make up for AstraZeneca’s trial news. The FTSE 250 added 1.0%, breaking a three-day losing streak and suggesting investors aren’t just pulling out of UK names.
July 9, 2026
Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15
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Best Fitness Apps and Wearable Trackers for 2026: Science‑Backed Picks, AI Coaching Trends, and New‑Year Deals Ending January 15

Published: January 15, 2026 Mid‑January is where New Year’s resolutions usually start to wobble—and 2026’s fitness tech ecosystem is built specifically to stop that slide. The big shift this year isn’t just “more apps” or “better watches.” It’s behavior design: platforms are bundling social accountability, automated planning, and lightweight rewards into tools that make it easier to show up even when motivation dips.
January 15, 2026
Changing Your Phone’s DNS in 2026: Faster Browsing, Better Privacy, and Today’s DNS News (Jan. 15, 2026)
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Changing Your Phone’s DNS in 2026: Faster Browsing, Better Privacy, and Today’s DNS News (Jan. 15, 2026)

DNS is the internet’s “address book”—and it’s suddenly in the spotlight. Here’s what today’s DNS headlines mean, why changing DNS on your Android or iPhone can improve speed and privacy, and how to do it safely. DNS is one of those internet essentials most people never touch—until it breaks, slows down, or becomes part of a bigger security story. On January 15, 2026, DNS is showing up in the news for exactly those reasons: performance, privacy, and how critical “name lookups” have become to national security and everyday cyber safety.
January 15, 2026
Best phones 2026 rankings just shifted — Pixel 10 climbs, iPhone 17 looks like the “safe” pick, and OnePlus 15’s battery is absurd
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Best phones 2026 rankings just shifted — Pixel 10 climbs, iPhone 17 looks like the “safe” pick, and OnePlus 15’s battery is absurd

Key points Tom’s Guide has refreshed its 2026 battery-life rankings, and the standout figure is tough to overlook: the OnePlus 15 lasted 25 hours and 13 minutes in their tests. If you’re the type to scramble for a charger once your phone dips below 12% by evening, this kind of endurance could redefine what “all-day” really means.
January 15, 2026
Anritsu’s MWC 2026 plan: AI-powered 6G testing, virtual labs, and a bigger push into satellite-style networks
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Anritsu’s MWC 2026 plan: AI-powered 6G testing, virtual labs, and a bigger push into satellite-style networks

Anritsu plans to showcase a fresh lineup of 6G test-and-measurement demos at Mobile World Congress 2026, focusing strongly on AI, cloud integration, and virtualized testing. Their goal is to speed up early 6G standardization and validation during the technology’s formative stage. This is crucial now since “6G” remains largely theoretical, yet engineering teams are busy crafting the tools and workflows that will define its feasibility. Without the ability to measure and replicate, shipment is impossible.
January 15, 2026
WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses
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WindTre and Ericsson activate Italy’s first 5G Standalone network — and bring network slicing to smaller businesses

WindTre and Ericsson have activated Italy’s first 5G Standalone network, marking the debut of a fully 5G-native core in the country. This milestone was announced on January 14, 2026. https://www.ericsson.com/en/press-releases/3/2026/wind-tre-and-ericsson-switch-on-first-5g-standalone-network-in-italy Telecompaper highlighted the launch as a key step forward in Italy’s digital evolution, pointing out that this network is built entirely on 5G technology, not relying on 4G infrastructure beneath it. https://www.telecompaper.com/news/windtre-and-ericsson-activate-italys-first-5g-standalone-network--1559268
January 15, 2026
Mets Tap Boingo to Overhaul Citi Field Wi‑Fi and Cellular Network for 2026 Season
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Mets Tap Boingo to Overhaul Citi Field Wi‑Fi and Cellular Network for 2026 Season

The New York Mets are rolling out major wireless upgrades at Citi Field through a new partnership with Boingo Wireless, covering both Wi‑Fi and cellular service for all major carriers. Some seating areas are expected to be ready by Opening Day, with installation continuing throughout the ballpark. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/01/14/mets-connect-with-boingo-for-citi-field-network-upgrades/ This isn’t a vanity project anymore. If the network buckles, the modern game-day experience buckles with it—mobile concessions, digital tickets, even basic wayfinding.
January 15, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is rumored for Feb. 25 — and the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Bixby could get big changes
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Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is rumored for Feb. 25 — and the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Bixby could get big changes

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event is rumored to take place on February 25, marking the expected debut of the Galaxy S26 series. Leaker Evan Blass has called this date “100% correct.” Buzz is growing about a privacy-centric display on the S26 Ultra, some camera improvements, and potential U.S. updates for the Galaxy Z TriFold. Samsung’s early-year Unpacked event basically signals the unofficial start of the Android season. If the launch slides into late February, it shifts the upgrade timeline—and forces Samsung to rethink what it pushes to consumers.
January 15, 2026
AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread
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AI’s Memory Chip Crunch Is Getting Serious — SK Hynix Speeds Up New Fabs as Phone Price Warnings Spread

SK Hynix is fast-tracking its memory expansion by moving up the launch of its first fab in Yongin to February 2027. The company will also kick off wafer processing at its new M15X facility next month to ramp up production of high-bandwidth memory, the ultra-fast memory crucial for AI servers. A senior executive explained this move responds to soaring demand from the AI surge, which is straining supplies and driving up prices throughout the electronics supply chain. Memory has stepped out of the background and become a key bottleneck. Without enough of it, scaling AI servers isn't possible, and consumer devices risk losing their familiar price points.
January 15, 2026
Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care
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Samsung claims an “industry-first” single-server vRAN call on a live US network — here’s why carriers care

Samsung has announced it completed what it calls the first commercial call on a live network using its virtualized radio access network software powered by Intel’s Xeon 6700P‑B processors. The test involved a single-server setup deployed on a Tier 1 U.S. operator’s network, following a 2024 lab achievement. Samsung highlighted features of the Intel Xeon 6 platform, including up to 72 cores, Intel AMX, and Intel vRAN Boost. This matters now as mobile operators aim to transform segments of the cellular network into software-driven systems rather than relying on fixed-function hardware, all while managing power costs, limited site resources, and the gradual rollout of 5G.
January 15, 2026
Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts
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Broadcom Wi‑Fi bug can knock 5GHz networks offline — ASUS ships a fix as NETGEAR posts new January alerts

A newly disclosed Broadcom Wi‑Fi chipset software flaw can let a nearby attacker disrupt a router’s 5GHz network with a single specially crafted Wi‑Fi frame, instantly dropping active clients and preventing them from reconnecting. Broadcom told researchers it has shipped a patch to device manufacturers, and ASUS has released firmware updates for affected products. This matters because it’s a “within radio range” problem, not an internet-wide hack—meaning it’s the kind of thing that can hit apartments, offices, conference centers, and anywhere else people rely on always-on wireless.
January 15, 2026
France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout
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France may send Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran as Starlink goes free during the blackout

France is considering whether to provide Eutelsat satellite internet terminals to Iran following Tehran’s decision to impose a widespread internet blackout amid violent protests. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told lawmakers, “We are exploring all options.” https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-studying-possible-transfer-eutelsat-terminals-iran-foreign-minister-says-2026-01-14/ This is crucial now because Iran’s shutdown goes beyond simply disrupting social media. Its goal is to block the spread of videos, messaging, and live coordination as the crackdown ramps up.
January 15, 2026
Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo
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Airbus’ SpaceRAN bet: a 5G “base station in space” is coming, with a 2027 in‑orbit demo

Airbus is stepping up efforts to bring 5G performance to space-based networks. On January 14, 2026, Airbus UpNext unveiled “SpaceRAN,” a demonstrator designed to test standardized global 5G Non‑Terrestrial Network connectivity. This is crucial today as satellite connectivity expands rapidly, yet much of it remains trapped in closed ecosystems. Airbus is taking a different route: pushing for interoperability, standardization, and the vision that satellites should integrate seamlessly with wider space and ground networks—no need for custom glue code at every turn.
January 15, 2026
Lufthansa’s Starlink Wi‑Fi push hits 850 aircraft — as Ryanair says the fuel cost isn’t worth it

Lufthansa’s Starlink Wi‑Fi push hits 850 aircraft — as Ryanair says the fuel cost isn’t worth it

Lufthansa Group is placing one of Europe’s largest connectivity bets yet, planning to outfit about 850 aircraft—both current and incoming—with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet. The installation could kick off “as early as the second half of 2026” across its brands: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and ITA Airways. The goal is to have the full fleet online by 2029. The group claims no other European carrier will equip more planes with Starlink, offering the service in all classes and free for status holders and Travel ID users. This isn’t merely an upgrade to airline amenities. It marks a shift toward treating in-flight Wi-Fi as an essential feature, rather than a gimmicky add-on that struggles to function.
January 15, 2026
EU’s Digital Networks Act may hand telcos unlimited spectrum rights — a major shift for 5G investment
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EU’s Digital Networks Act may hand telcos unlimited spectrum rights — a major shift for 5G investment

Europe’s telecom operators could soon get something they’ve wanted for years: radio spectrum rights that don’t expire. A draft of the European Commission’s upcoming Digital Networks Act says spectrum usage rights should “in principle” be granted for an unlimited duration, according to a document seen by Reuters. This matters because spectrum is the airwaves mobile networks run on. If the “right to use” those airwaves stops coming with a ticking clock, it changes how operators plan big, long-term upgrades — from 5G densification to the next wave of network gear.
January 15, 2026
Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)
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Google Pixel 10a leaks point to a February 17 launch, €500 price, and a “Berry” pink color — just ahead of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 (Jan 15, 2026)

Updated: January 15, 2026 — Google’s next budget phone is suddenly showing up in a lot of places. Over the past 48 hours, multiple leaks and retailer breadcrumbs have converged on the same story: the Pixel 10a could arrive mid‑February—with a specific February 17 date repeatedly cited—alongside a familiar design, modest spec bumps, and a potentially attention-grabbing “Berry” color that looks like Google’s return to pink. If that timeline holds, the Pixel 10a would land right as Samsung’s Galaxy S26 marketing machine spins up for a late‑February launch event and a likely early‑to‑mid‑March retail release—creating an unusually direct collision between a midrange “A” phone and Samsung’s flagship season.
January 15, 2026
Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch
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Android 17 Leak: Split Quick Settings & Notifications, Separate Wi‑Fi/Data Toggles Return — With a Foldable Catch

Updated: January 15, 2026 Android 17 could be on track to reshape one of the most-used parts of the Android experience: the swipe-down shade. A fresh set of leaks circulating this week suggests Google is preparing a cleaner “dual-shade” interface that separates notifications and Quick Settings, while also reversing a long-criticized change by restoring separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data toggles.
January 15, 2026
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