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Technology News 17.01.2026
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Technology News 17.01.2026

Iran’s internet blackout entered a 36th hour Thursday, erasing about 90% of traffic and disabling domestic mobile networks, according to digital-rights experts. NASA’s Artemis II mission rolled to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center ahead of a planned February 6 crewed lunar-orbit launch. Apple’s iOS 26 became the default for most iPhones; older models remain on iOS 18.7.3. MediaTek’s unannounced Dimensity 9600 is expected in upcoming Oppo and Vivo flagships.
January 17, 2026

Stock Market Today

  • UK Gilt Yields Fall Amid Political Stability and Eased Rate Hike Concerns
    May 26, 2026, 9:28 AM EDT. U.K. gilt yields declined to five-week lows as investor worries about political instability eased following Labour's local election setbacks. The 10-year gilt yield dropped to 4.85%, down about 30 basis points, reflecting reduced expectations for interest rate hikes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, though challenged by potential rivals including Andy Burnham, remains in charge, calming markets concerned about fiscal policy shifts. Additionally, optimism surrounding a possible U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has eased inflation fears, further reducing yield pressures. Analysts at Pantheon Macroeconomics noted that investors are discounting weak economic data and now anticipate fewer rate increases in 2026, driving the largest weekly drop in gilt yields since late 2023.